Landsborough County was named by the Surveyor-General after William Landsborough (1825–1886), explorer and public servant, at a date not recorded. It was gazetted 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| LGA (covering the gazetted centre) | Cloncurry Shire |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Gazette reference | Page 979, ref. no. 18917 |
| Coordinates | 19°15′S 140°10′E |
Name Origin
The Surveyor-General named the county after explorer and public servant William Landsborough; the exact date of naming is not recorded.
Geography
Landsborough County’s gazetted centre sits at 19°15′S 140°10′E, in the area covered today by Cloncurry Shire in north-west Queensland. No parish list is published for this county.
History
The Governor in Council named and bounded Landsborough County on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, as part of the state-wide round of proclamations covering Queensland’s cadastral counties.
FAQ
Is Landsborough County still used?
No. It survives only in historical land-title descriptions.
Who was Landsborough County named after?
William Landsborough, an explorer and public servant.
Which council covers Landsborough County?
Cloncurry Shire covers the area containing the county’s gazetted centre.