Queensland proclaimed York County under the Land Act 1897 as a cadastral land-title division. The county’s gazetted coordinates are 13°04′S 142°27′E, its reference point falling in the Shire of Cook; the proclamation is dated 8 March 1901.
Key Facts
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Queensland |
| Coordinates | 13°04′S 142°27′E |
| Local government area at gazetted centre | the Shire of Cook |
| Proclaimed | 8 March 1901 |
| Queensland Government Gazette page | 977 |
York 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 York County?
Its gazetted reference point sits at the coordinates recorded in the Queensland Place Names Gazetteer, within the Shire of Cook.
Which council area covers York County’s centre?
The Shire of Cook administers the area around the county’s gazetted point.
When was York County proclaimed?
The Governor in Council proclaimed it on 8 March 1901, under the Land Act 1897.
Is York County still used today?
It has no council or government function now, but it still appears in land titles and property descriptions.