Pender County is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, proclaimed 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted point, 26°40′S 141°24′E, falls within Bulloo Shire.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 26°40′S 141°24′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Bulloo Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 974 |
Every Queensland county subdivides into parishes, and Pender is no exception; it 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 across the state.
FAQ
Where is Pender County?
Its gazetted centre is 26°40′S 141°24′E, within Bulloo Shire.
Which council area covers its centre?
Bulloo Shire.
When was Pender County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Pender County still used?
No; it has no council role and survives only in land titles.