Warburton County is a cadastral division of Queensland proclaimed on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897. The Queensland Place Names Gazetteer sets its point at 22°13′S 140°53′E, within the Shire of Boulia.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 22°13′S 140°53′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Shire of Boulia |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 975 |
Name Origin
The county takes its name from Warburton Creek, named on 21 April 1862 by the explorer John McKinlay. He named it after Peter Egerton Warburton, a public servant and explorer who served as Commissioner of Police in South Australia.
FAQ
Where is Warburton County?
Its gazetted point is 22°13′S 140°53′E, in the Shire of Boulia.
Which council area covers its gazetted centre?
The Shire of Boulia is the local government area at that point.
When was Warburton County proclaimed?
It was proclaimed on 8 March 1901.
Where does the name come from?
From Warburton Creek, named by explorer John McKinlay in 1862 after Peter Egerton Warburton, a South Australian public servant and explorer.
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