Wairuna County, one of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, was proclaimed on 8 March 1901 under the Land Act 1897. The Queensland Place Names Gazetteer records its point at 18°33′S 145°36′E, within Charters Towers Regional Council.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 18°33′S 145°36′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Charters Towers Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 971 |
FAQ
Where is Wairuna County?
The gazetted point is 18°33′S 145°36′E, in the Charters Towers Regional Council area.
Which council covers its gazetted centre?
Charters Towers Regional Council is the local government area at that point.
When was Wairuna County proclaimed?
It was proclaimed on 8 March 1901.
Is Wairuna County still in administrative use?
It has no council function. Like every Queensland county it persists only in land titles and property descriptions.
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