Salisbury County is a Queensland land division at 19°49′S 147°34′E. Its gazetted centre falls within Whitsunday Regional Council’s area. The Governor in Council named and bounded it on 7 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, one of 322 such counties across the colony, all subdivided into parishes for land-title purposes and none holding a council role.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 19°49′S 147°34′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Whitsunday Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 7 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 972 |
FAQ
Where is Salisbury County?
19°49′S 147°34′E, within Whitsunday Regional Council’s area.
Which council area covers its centre?
Whitsunday Regional Council.
When was Salisbury County proclaimed?
7 March 1901, gazette page 972.
Is Salisbury County still used?
It remains in land titles and property descriptions, though it carries no government function.
What is a cadastral county?
One of 322 land-title divisions Queensland proclaimed under the Land Act 1897, each subdivided into parishes rather than run by a council.
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