Queensland proclaimed Wyara County under the Land Act 1897 as a cadastral land-title division. The county’s gazetted coordinates are 28°29′S 143°51′E, its reference point falling in the Shire of Bulloo; the proclamation is dated 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 28°29′S 143°51′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | the Shire of Bulloo |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 969 |
Wyara 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 Wyara County?
Its gazetted reference point sits at the coordinates recorded in the Queensland Place Names Gazetteer, within the Shire of Bulloo.
Which council area covers Wyara County’s centre?
The Shire of Bulloo administers the area around the county’s gazetted point.
When was Wyara County proclaimed?
The Governor in Council proclaimed it on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Wyara County still used today?
It has no council or government function now, but it still appears in land titles and property descriptions.