Portland County is a Queensland cadastral county proclaimed on 8 March 1901. The gazetted point for the county, 23°27′S 144°15′E, falls within Longreach Regional Council.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 23°27′S 144°15′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Longreach Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 971 |
Under the Land Act 1897, Queensland was divided into 322 such counties, each broken further into parishes for land grants. None functions as a local government area today; the divisions persist only in land titles and property descriptions.
FAQ
Where is Portland County?
Its gazetted point sits at 23°27′S 144°15′E, within Longreach Regional Council.
Which council covers its gazetted centre?
Longreach Regional Council.
When was Portland County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, recorded on gazette page 971.
Is Portland County still used?
It persists in land titles and property descriptions but has no government function today.
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