Koolatah is a cadastral county in Queensland, proclaimed under the Land Act 1897 as one of the state’s 322 land-title divisions. It has no council, planning or government function today. The gazetteer places its reference point at 15°17′S 141°53′E, within Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 15°17′S 141°53′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 976 |
FAQ
Where is Koolatah County?
At 15°17′S 141°53′E, within the area Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council administers.
Which council covers its gazetted centre?
Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council.
When was it proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, recorded on gazette page 976.
Is Koolatah County still used?
Only in land titles and property descriptions, the same residual role held by every county Queensland gazetted in 1901.
Does Koolatah County have its own council?
No. It never has; Kowanyama Aboriginal Shire Council runs local services in the district today.
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