Percy County is one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, a land-title division rather than a council area. It was proclaimed on 8 March 1901, and its gazetted point at 19°11′S 143°57′E falls within the Shire of Etheridge.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 19°11′S 143°57′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | the Shire of Etheridge |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 978 |
Queensland proclaimed 322 cadastral counties under the Land Act 1897, each subdivided into parishes for land grants. None carries any council or government function today; they survive only in land titles and property descriptions.
FAQ
Where is Percy County?
Its gazetted point sits at 19°11′S 143°57′E, within the Shire of Etheridge.
Which council covers its gazetted centre?
The Shire of Etheridge.
When was Percy County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, recorded on gazette page 978.
Is Percy County still used?
Cadastral counties like Percy remain part of land-title descriptions but carry no government function today.
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