Kyabra County is a cadastral land-title division in Queensland, gazetted 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted centre sits at 26°06′S 142°57′E, within the area covered today by Quilpie Shire.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| LGA (covering the gazetted centre) | Quilpie Shire |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Gazette reference | Page 975, ref. no. 18666 |
| Coordinates | 26°06′S 142°57′E |
Name Origin
The county’s name is derived from a pastoral run name first recorded in 1868 by pastoralist John Costello (1838–1923). It is reported to come from an Aboriginal word meaning a large water hole, though the specific language and dialect were not recorded.
Geography
Kyabra County’s gazetted point lies at 26°06′S 142°57′E, in the area today administered by Quilpie Shire in south-west Queensland. No parish list is published for the county.
History
Kyabra is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
FAQ
Is Kyabra County still used?
No. It survives in historical land-title records only, with no government function today.
What does the name Kyabra mean?
It derives from an 1868 pastoral run name, reportedly an Aboriginal word for a large water hole; the source language was not recorded.
Which council covers Kyabra County?
Quilpie Shire covers the area containing the county’s gazetted centre.