Wonomo County dates to Queensland’s Land Act 1897, one of the colony’s cadastral divisions used to describe land parcels rather than govern them. Gazetted at 20°08′S 138°22′E, its centre lies in Mount Isa City Council, and it was proclaimed 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 20°08′S 138°22′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | Mount Isa City Council |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 979 |
None of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, Wonomo included, has a council or administrative role today — each persists purely as a parish-grouping in land title records.
FAQ
What kind of place is Wonomo County?
It is a cadastral county, a land-title division rather than a town or a council area.
Where does Wonomo County sit?
Its gazetted point falls within Mount Isa City Council.
When was it proclaimed?
The Governor in Council proclaimed Wonomo County on 8 March 1901.
Does Wonomo County still have a function?
No. It survives only in land titles and property descriptions.
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