Historical land administration

Parishes and historical land administration

Queensland parishes and counties are the basis of our historical land administration principles and naming conventions.

Freehold land administration

Learn about freehold land legislation and administration including the Torrens Title system and land registries such as the Automated Titles System.

Crown land administration

Historical systems used to administer crown land in Queensland, including Commissioners of Crown land, Land Administration Board, Land Administration Commission and the later departments.

Land ballots

Learn about the ballot box system used from the early 1900s to ensure fair allocation of land parcels.