Lyndhurst 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, 19°12′S 144°22′E, sits 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. 20299 |
| Coordinates | 19°12′S 144°22′E |
Geography
Lyndhurst County’s gazetted point is 19°12′S 144°22′E, in the area today administered by Etheridge Shire in far north Queensland. No confirmed town or parish list is published for this county.
History
Lyndhurst County was proclaimed as part of the state-wide round of cadastral county boundaries fixed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. It has no government function today, but like all 322 of Queensland’s counties, it still appears in land titles and property descriptions.
FAQ
Is Lyndhurst County still used?
No. It exists only in historical land-title descriptions today.
Where is Lyndhurst County?
Its gazetted centre is 19°12′S 144°22′E, within Etheridge Shire.
What towns are in Lyndhurst County?
No verified source identifies a town for this county.