Lynd County presumably takes its name from the Lynd River, named on 23 May 1845 by explorer Ludwig Leichhardt (1813–1848?) after his Sydney friend and financial supporter R. Lynd. The county was gazetted 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| LGA (covering the gazetted centre) | Mareeba Shire |
| Gazetted | 8 March 1901 |
| Gazette reference | Page 977, ref. no. 20294 |
| Coordinates | 17°29′S 144°37′E |
Name Origin
The name presumably derives from the Lynd River, which explorer Ludwig Leichhardt named in 1845 after his friend and backer R. Lynd, as recorded in Leichhardt’s own published journal.
Geography
The county’s gazetted centre is 17°29′S 144°37′E, within Mareeba Shire in far north Queensland. No parish list or confirmed town record is published for this county.
History
Lynd County was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, as part of the round of proclamations fixing Queensland’s cadastral county boundaries.
FAQ
Is Lynd County still used?
No. It survives only in historical land-title descriptions today.
What does the name Lynd come from?
Presumably the Lynd River, named in 1845 after R. Lynd, a friend and backer of explorer Ludwig Leichhardt.
Which council covers Lynd County?
Mareeba Shire covers the area containing the county’s gazetted centre.