Nive County was gazetted on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, at a reference point of 24°51′S 146°46′E. It is one of 322 cadastral counties across Queensland, all now confined to land titles rather than any active government role.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°51′S 146°46′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Blackall Tambo Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 969 |
Name Origin
The county takes its name from the Nive River, which NSW Surveyor-General Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell named on 13 September 1846. He named it after the Nive River in south-western France, the site of a Peninsular War action involving Lord Wellington.
FAQ
Where is Nive County?
Its gazetted point sits at 24°51′S 146°46′E, within the Blackall Tambo Regional Council area.
Which council area covers its gazetted centre?
Blackall Tambo Regional Council.
Where does the name Nive come from?
From the Nive River, named by Sir Thomas Mitchell in 1846 after a river in south-western France.
When was Nive County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
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