Proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, Taldora County is a cadastral division of Queensland used to describe land titles, not a place to visit or govern. The gazetted coordinates for the county are 19°14′S 141°21′E, a point that falls within the Shire of Carpentaria.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 19°14′S 141°21′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Shire of Carpentaria |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 978 |
FAQ
Where is Taldora County?
Its gazetted reference point is 19°14′S 141°21′E, in Queensland.
Which council area covers Taldora 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 Taldora 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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