Sidmouth County is also within the Shire of Cook, its gazetted point at 14°10′S 143°21′E in far north Queensland. The Governor in Council proclaimed it on 8 March 1901, one of 322 counties Queensland created under the Land Act 1897 to divide the colony into parishes for land-title purposes.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 14°10′S 143°21′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Shire of Cook |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 977 |
FAQ
Where is Sidmouth County?
Its gazetted centre sits at 14°10′S 143°21′E, within the Shire of Cook.
Which council area covers its centre?
Cook Shire Council.
When was it proclaimed?
8 March 1901, gazette page 977.
Is Sidmouth County still used?
Its parishes remain part of land titles and property descriptions, without any council function.
What is a Queensland cadastral county?
A land-title division proclaimed under the Land Act 1897, one of 322 splitting the colony into parishes rather than local government areas.
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