Nares County was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, at a reference point of 16°55′S 145°47′E. It is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, subdivided into parishes for land-title purposes.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 16°55′S 145°47′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Cairns Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 977 |
Name Origin
The county was named by the Surveyor-General, on a date not recorded, after Commander George Strong Nares RN (1831–1915), a naval officer who commanded HMS Salamander, 1864–67, while engaged on Australia Station duties.
Parishes in Nares County
- Barron
- Bartle Frere
- Bellenden Ker
- Cairns
- Danbulla
- Dinden
- Dirran
- Dulanban
- East Barron
- Formartine
- Gadgarra
- Glady
- Grafton
- Hull
- Japoon
- Johnstone
- Jordan
- Malanda
- Monamona
- Mourilyan
- Palmerston
- Russell
- Smithfield
- Sophia
- Tinaroo
- Trinity
FAQ
Where is Nares County?
Its gazetted point sits at 16°55′S 145°47′E, within the Cairns Regional Council area.
Which council area covers its gazetted centre?
Cairns Regional Council.
Who is Nares County named after?
Commander George Strong Nares RN, a Royal Navy officer engaged on Australia Station duties while commanding HMS Salamander.
When was Nares County proclaimed?
7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
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