Philp County was proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, one of Queensland’s historic cadastral counties surveyed for land titles rather than local government. Its gazetted reference point, 19°40′S 144°53′E, lies within Charters Towers Regional Council.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 19°40′S 144°53′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Charters Towers Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 971 |
Like Queensland’s other 321 cadastral counties, it was subdivided into parishes under the Land Act 1897 and has no council or government role today. It survives only in land-title and property records.
FAQ
Where is Philp County?
Its gazetted point sits at 19°40′S 144°53′E, within Charters Towers Regional Council.
Which council covers its gazetted centre?
Charters Towers Regional Council.
When was Philp County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, recorded on gazette page 971.
Is Philp County still used?
It persists in land titles and property descriptions but has no government function today.
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