Liebig County is a Queensland cadastral county whose gazetted centre, 22°51′S 149°53′E, falls within the area covered today by Livingstone Shire. Queensland’s gazetteer records show it was named by the Surveyor-General of New South Wales, per the New South Wales Government Gazette of 3 July 1855, before being bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| LGA (covering the gazetted centre) | Livingstone Shire |
| Bounded | 7 March 1901 |
| Gazette reference | Page 968, ref. no. 19273 |
| Coordinates | 22°51′S 149°53′E |
Geography
The county’s gazetted point sits at 22°51′S 149°53′E, in the area today administered by Livingstone Shire. No confirmed parish list, town or reserve record is published for this county.
History
Liebig County traces to a naming recorded in the New South Wales Government Gazette of 3 July 1855, predating Queensland’s separation from New South Wales, and was formally bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
FAQ
Is Liebig County still used?
No. It survives only in historical land-title descriptions.
When was Liebig County named?
Its naming was recorded in the New South Wales Government Gazette on 3 July 1855; its boundaries were fixed in 1901.
Which council covers Liebig County?
Livingstone Shire covers the area containing the county’s gazetted centre.