Queensland proclaimed Wongalee County under the Land Act 1897 as a cadastral land-title division. The county’s gazetted coordinates are 20°17′S 144°33′E, its reference point falling in the Shire of Flinders; the proclamation is dated 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 20°17′S 144°33′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | the Shire of Flinders |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 978 |
Wongalee County subdivides into parishes, as every Queensland cadastral county does, and it plays no part in local government now; it lives on in land titles alone.
FAQ
Where is Wongalee County?
Its gazetted reference point sits at the coordinates recorded in the Queensland Place Names Gazetteer, within the Shire of Flinders.
Which council area covers Wongalee County’s centre?
The Shire of Flinders administers the area around the county’s gazetted point.
When was Wongalee County proclaimed?
The Governor in Council proclaimed it on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Wongalee County still used today?
It has no council or government function now, but it still appears in land titles and property descriptions.