Yappar County is a cadastral division of Queensland, proclaimed under the Land Act 1897. Its gazetted reference point sits at 20°18′S 142°47′E, within the Shire of Richmond, and it was formally proclaimed on 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 20°18′S 142°47′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | the Shire of Richmond |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 978 |
Like Queensland’s other cadastral counties, Yappar subdivides into parishes and carries no council or government function today; it survives only in land titles and property descriptions.
FAQ
Where is Yappar County?
Its gazetted reference point sits at the coordinates recorded in the Queensland Place Names Gazetteer, within the Shire of Richmond.
Which council area covers Yappar County’s centre?
The Shire of Richmond administers the area around the county’s gazetted point.
When was Yappar County proclaimed?
The Governor in Council proclaimed it on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is Yappar County still used today?
It has no council or government function now, but it still appears in land titles and property descriptions.