Tambo is a cadastral county in Queensland, one of 322 such divisions created for land-title purposes rather than local government. Its gazetted centre lies at 24°30′S 145°47′E, in an area administered today by Blackall Tambo Regional Council. The county was proclaimed on 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°30′S 145°47′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Blackall Tambo Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 970 |
Name Origin
Derived from pastoral run name used by Frederick Fanning ( – ) pastoralist from 1869. Two meanings have been recorded: 1. Melanesian word (language unknown) indicating hidden or secluded place 2. Aboriginal word, language and dialect not recorded, indicating yam.
FAQ
Which council area covers Tambo County’s centre?
Blackall Tambo Regional Council covers the area around the county’s gazetted point. The county itself may extend beyond one council area.
Where is Tambo County?
Its gazetted reference point is 24°30′S 145°47′E, in Queensland.
When was Tambo 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.