Marga County is a cadastral county in far-north Queensland, a land-title division rather than a place with its own local government. Its gazetted centre, at 16°50′S 142°30′E, lies within the area Carpentaria Shire Council administers today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Type | Cadastral county (land division) |
| Coordinates | 16°50′S 142°30′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Carpentaria Shire Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901, Land Act 1897 |
Geography
Its gazetted reference point falls within Carpentaria Shire, on Cape York Peninsula’s Gulf side.
History
Marga County was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, in the same round of proclamations that fixed most of Queensland’s Gulf-country counties.
FAQ
Is Marga County still used?
Yes. Cadastral counties such as Marga remain part of Queensland’s land-title system, though they carry no government function.
Is Marga County a local government area?
No. It is a historic land-title division. Carpentaria Shire Council provides local government services around the county’s gazetted centre.
Where is Marga County’s centre?
Its gazetted reference point at 16°50′S 142°30′E falls within Carpentaria Shire.