Walsh County is a cadastral county in Queensland, proclaimed under the Land Act 1897 on 8 March 1901. Its gazetted coordinates, 16°32′S 143°41′E, fall within Mareeba Shire. It is one of 322 counties the state uses to describe land, not a unit of local government.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 16°32′S 143°41′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Mareeba Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 977 |
Geography
Walsh County’s gazetted reference point sits within Mareeba Shire, in Far North Queensland. Like Queensland’s other cadastral counties, it is divided internally into parishes, the smaller land-survey units used for individual property descriptions.
History
Walsh County was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897, part of the state-wide round of proclamations that fixed county boundaries for land-title purposes across Queensland. No further history specific to the county is on record.
FAQ
Where is Walsh County?
Its gazetted point is 16°32′S 143°41′E, within Mareeba Shire.
Which council area covers its gazetted centre?
Mareeba Shire is the local government area at that point.
When was Walsh County proclaimed?
The county was proclaimed on 8 March 1901.
Does the county have a government role today?
No. It remains only in land titles and property descriptions, with no council function.