Woura County is a cadastral division of Queensland, proclaimed under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted reference point sits at 20°52′S 144°36′E, within the Shire of Flinders, and it was formally proclaimed on 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 20°52′S 144°36′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | the Shire of Flinders |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 971 |
Like Queensland’s other cadastral counties, Woura subdivides into parishes and carries no council or government function today; it survives only in land titles and property descriptions.
FAQ
Where is Woura 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 Woura County’s centre?
The Shire of Flinders administers the area around the county’s gazetted point.
When was Woura County proclaimed?
The Governor in Council proclaimed it on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Woura County still used today?
It has no council or government function now, but it still appears in land titles and property descriptions.