Lukin County probably takes its name from the Lukin River, itself named on 7 September 1875 by prospector James Venture Mulligan (1837–1907) after Gresley Lukin (1840–1916), editor of the Brisbane Courier and the Queenslander from 1873 to 1880. It was gazetted 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| LGA (covering the gazetted centre) | Cook Shire |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Gazette reference | Page 976, ref. no. 20254 |
| Coordinates | 14°40′S 142°02′E |
Name Origin
The county’s name probably derives from the Lukin River, named in 1875 by prospector James Venture Mulligan after Gresley Lukin, a Brisbane newspaper editor.
Geography
Lukin County’s gazetted centre sits at 14°40′S 142°02′E, within Cook Shire in far north Queensland. No parish list or confirmed town record is published for this county.
History
Lukin County was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, part of the state-wide proclamation covering Queensland’s cadastral counties.
FAQ
Is Lukin County still used?
No. It survives only in historical land-title descriptions today.
What does the name Lukin come from?
Probably the Lukin River, named in 1875 after newspaper editor Gresley Lukin.
Which council covers Lukin County?
Cook Shire covers the area containing the county’s gazetted centre.