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.