Wentworth County sits among Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, proclaimed under the Land Act 1897 to formalise land titles rather than to govern. Its gazetted point, 17°21′S 138°17′E, was fixed by the Governor in Council on 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 17°21′S 138°17′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Burke Shire |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 979 |
FAQ
Where is Wentworth County?
Its gazetted reference point is 17°21′S 138°17′E.
Which council covers the centre of Wentworth County?
The gazetted point falls within Burke Shire.
When was Wentworth County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Wentworth County still used?
No council administers it. Like the other 321 Queensland counties, it exists today only in land titles and property descriptions and still subdivides into parishes.
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