Yagoonya 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 16°27′S 141°34′E, its centre lies in the Shire of Carpentaria, and it was proclaimed 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 16°27′S 141°34′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | the Shire of Carpentaria |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 977 |
None of Queensland’s 322 cadastral counties, Yagoonya 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 Yagoonya County?
It is a cadastral county, a land-title division rather than a town or a council area.
Where does Yagoonya County sit?
Its gazetted point falls within the Shire of Carpentaria.
When was it proclaimed?
The Governor in Council proclaimed Yagoonya County on 8 March 1901.
Does Yagoonya County still have a function?
No. It survives only in land titles and property descriptions.
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