Piturie County is a cadastral county in western Queensland, proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted point sits at 21°37′S 138°19′E, within the Shire of Boulia.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 21°37′S 138°19′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | the Shire of Boulia |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 976 |
Name Origin
The name is probably derived from an Aboriginal word, probably from the Julaolinga language, indicating the Duboisia species shrub.
Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, including this one, were proclaimed under the Land Act 1897 and subdivided into parishes. None serves any government purpose today; each persists only in land titles.
FAQ
Where is Piturie County?
Its gazetted point sits at 21°37′S 138°19′E, within the Shire of Boulia.
Which council covers its gazetted centre?
The Shire of Boulia.
When was Piturie County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, recorded on gazette page 976.
Is Piturie County still used?
It persists in land titles and property descriptions but has no government function today.
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