Palmerston County is a cadastral county of Queensland. The gazetteer records naming by the New South Wales Surveyor-General on 3 July 1855, predating Queensland’s separation from New South Wales, and the county was subsequently named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted point, 22°39′S 150°18′E, falls within Livingstone Shire.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 22°39′S 150°18′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Livingstone Shire |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 968 |
Palmerston subdivides into parishes, like every Queensland county, and has no council or government function today; it remains a reference in land titles and property descriptions.
FAQ
Where is Palmerston County?
Its gazetted centre is 22°39′S 150°18′E, within Livingstone Shire.
Which council area covers its centre?
Livingstone Shire.
When was Palmerston County proclaimed?
7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, after an 1855 naming by the New South Wales Surveyor-General.
Is Palmerston County still used?
It has no government role; it persists in Queensland’s land title system.