Windeyer County is a Queensland cadastral county, one of 322 proclaimed under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted reference point, 24°39′S 146°23′E, was named and bounded by the Governor in Council on 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 24°39′S 146°23′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Blackall Tambo Regional Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 970 |
Name Origin
The name probably derives from Mount Windeyer, mapped in 1846 by NSW Surveyor-General Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell, and possibly named after Richard Windeyer (1806–1847), a barrister and politician.
FAQ
Where is Windeyer County?
Its gazetted reference point is 24°39′S 146°23′E.
Which council covers the centre of Windeyer County?
The gazetted point falls within Blackall Tambo Regional Council.
When was Windeyer County proclaimed?
8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Windeyer County still used?
It has no council role today, though it still subdivides into parishes and remains on record in land titles.
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