Palmer County is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, proclaimed 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted point, 27°15′S 145°59′E, falls within the Shire of Paroo.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 27°15′S 145°59′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Shire of Paroo |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 969 |
Name Origin
The gazetteer records that the Surveyor-General named the county, on an unrecorded date, presumably after Sir Arthur Hunter Palmer (1819–1898), a pastoralist and politician who served as Queensland Premier from 1870 to 1874 and was knighted in 1881.
FAQ
Where is Palmer County?
Its gazetted centre is 27°15′S 145°59′E, within the Shire of Paroo.
What is Palmer County named after?
Presumably Sir Arthur Hunter Palmer, Queensland Premier from 1870 to 1874.
Which council area covers its centre?
The Shire of Paroo.
Is Palmer County still used?
No council function remains; it survives as a land-title reference, one of 322 Queensland counties.
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