Melville County lies on Cape York Peninsula, one of Queensland’s cadastral counties used for land-title records rather than local government. Its gazetted centre, at 14°31′S 144°40′E, falls within the area Cook Shire Council administers today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Type | Cadastral county (land division) |
| Coordinates | 14°31′S 144°40′E |
| Local government area (centre) | Cook Shire Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901, Land Act 1897 |
Geography
Its gazetted reference point falls within Cook Shire, on Cape York Peninsula.
History
The Governor in Council named and bounded Melville County on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, as the colonial land-survey system reached the far-north peninsula.
FAQ
Is Melville County still used?
Yes. Cadastral counties such as Melville remain part of Queensland’s land-title system, though they carry no government function.
Is Melville County a local government area?
No. It is a historic land-title division. Cook Shire Council provides local government services around the county’s gazetted centre.
Where is Melville County’s centre?
Its gazetted reference point at 14°31′S 144°40′E falls within Cook Shire, on Cape York Peninsula.