Talawanta County is a Queensland land-title division, gazetted on 8 March 1901 and located, by its official reference point, at 18°23′S 140°11′E. That point lies within the Shire of Carpentaria. Queensland proclaimed 322 such counties in the same 1901 reorganisation, and none carries any government function today.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 18°23′S 140°11′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Shire of Carpentaria |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 979 |
FAQ
Where is Talawanta County?
Its gazetted reference point is 18°23′S 140°11′E, in Queensland.
Which council area covers Talawanta County’s centre?
The Shire of Carpentaria covers the area around the county’s gazetted point. The county itself may extend beyond one council area.
When was Talawanta County proclaimed?
It was proclaimed on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is the county still used for anything today?
It has no council or government function. It persists only in land titles and property descriptions, as one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties.
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