Parker County, one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, was proclaimed 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted point, 16°55′S 139°02′E, falls within Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 16°55′S 139°02′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 979 |
Like every Queensland county, Parker subdivides into parishes and has no council or government function today. Proclaimed under the Land Act 1897 to structure survey and title records, it survives only as a reference in land titles and property descriptions, one of 322 such divisions statewide.
FAQ
Where is Parker County?
Its gazetted centre is 16°55′S 139°02′E, within Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire.
Which council area covers its centre?
Doomadgee Aboriginal Shire.
When was Parker County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Parker County still used?
No; it has no council role and survives only in land titles.
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