Orrery County was proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties. Its gazetted reference point, 26°03′S 146°38′E, falls within Murweh Shire.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 26°03′S 146°38′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Murweh Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 969 |
Orrery subdivides into parishes, as every Queensland county does, and carries no council or government function today. Proclaimed under the Land Act 1897 to structure survey and title records, it exists now only as a reference in land titles and property descriptions, one of 322 such divisions statewide.
FAQ
Where is Orrery County?
Its gazetted centre is 26°03′S 146°38′E, within Murweh Shire.
Which council area covers its centre?
Murweh Shire.
When was Orrery County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Orrery County still used?
Only in land titles and property descriptions; it has no government role.
Was this helpful?