Proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897, Thunda 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 25°32′S 143°06′E, a point that falls within the Shire of Barcoo.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 25°32′S 143°06′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Shire of Barcoo |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 973 |
FAQ
Which council area covers Thunda County’s centre?
The Shire of Barcoo covers the area around the county’s gazetted point. The county itself may extend beyond one council area.
Where is Thunda County?
Its gazetted reference point is 25°32′S 143°06′E, in Queensland.
When was Thunda 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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