Porchester County, proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, is one of Queensland’s cadastral counties. Its gazetted centre at 17°40′S 139°25′E falls within the Shire of Burke.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 17°40′S 139°25′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | the Shire of Burke |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 979 |
It is one of 322 such counties across Queensland, each subdivided into parishes under the Land Act 1897. None has ever carried a council or government role; all persist solely in land-title records.
FAQ
Where is Porchester County?
Its gazetted centre sits at 17°40′S 139°25′E, within the Shire of Burke.
Which council covers its gazetted centre?
The Shire of Burke.
When was Porchester County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, recorded on gazette page 979.
Is Porchester County still used?
Cadastral counties like Porchester remain in land titles but have no government function today.
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