Lang County is a Queensland cadastral county, named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897 and gazetted 8 March 1901. Its gazetted centre, at 18°09′S 142°52′E, falls within the area covered today by Etheridge Shire.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| LGA (covering the gazetted centre) | Etheridge Shire |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Gazette reference | Page 978, ref. no. 18941 |
| Coordinates | 18°09′S 142°52′E |
Geography
The gazetted point for Lang County is 18°09′S 142°52′E, within Etheridge Shire in far north Queensland. No confirmed town, river or parish list is published for this county.
History
Lang County was one of Queensland’s cadastral counties, proclaimed under the Land Act 1897 and gazetted on 8 March 1901. It has no government function today, but it remains on record in land titles and property descriptions, as one of Queensland’s 322 counties.
FAQ
Is Lang County still used?
No. It survives only in historical land-title descriptions today.
Where is Lang County?
Its gazetted centre is at 18°09′S 142°52′E, within Etheridge Shire.
Which council covers Lang County?
Etheridge Shire covers the area containing the county’s gazetted centre.