Eurinye County is one of the 318

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. It is within the North Gregory District. The county came into existence in the 19th century, and on 8 March 1901, the

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issued a proclamation legally dividing Queensland into counties under the Land Act 1897. Like all counties in Queensland, it is a non-functional administrative unit, that is used mainly for the purpose of registering land titles. From 30 November 2015, the government no longer referenced counties and parishes in land information systems however the

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retains a record for historical purposes. The entire county is incorporated, with the seat of local government in

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Climate

The county has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen climate classification: BSh), with distinct seasons. Summers are hot and often rainy, whereas winters are mild and dry with low humidity. The county is on the traditional lands of the Karanja people, and is at a Elevation of 90 m.

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