Pelham County is a Queensland cadastral county. The gazetteer records naming by the New South Wales Surveyor-General on 3 July 1855, before Queensland separated from New South Wales, with the county later named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted point, 24°31′S 150°35′E, falls within Banana Shire.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°31′S 150°35′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Banana Shire |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 968 |
Pelham subdivides into parishes, as every Queensland county does, and has no council or government function today; it remains a reference in land titles and property descriptions.
FAQ
Where is Pelham County?
Its gazetted centre is 24°31′S 150°35′E, within Banana Shire.
Which council area covers its centre?
Banana Shire.
When was Pelham County proclaimed?
7 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, after an 1855 naming by the New South Wales Surveyor-General.
Is Pelham County still used?
Only in land titles and property descriptions; it has no government role.