Torres County is a cadastral division of Queensland, gazetted at 10°35′S 142°13′E. Its gazetted centre falls within Torres Shire. The county was proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 10°35′S 142°13′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Torres Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 976 |
Name Origin
The name derives from Torres Strait, itself named after the Spanish navigator Luis Vaez de Torres, who passed through the strait in 1606 aboard the vessel San Pedrico.
FAQ
Where is Torres County?
Its gazetted reference point sits at 10°35′S 142°13′E, within Torres Shire.
Which council area covers its centre?
Torres Shire covers the county’s gazetted centre.
When was it proclaimed?
The Governor in Council proclaimed it on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897.
Is Torres County still used?
Like all 322 Queensland counties, it survives in land titles and property descriptions but has no council or government function today.
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