Deos Terrum (God’s earth) is a nation “land-locked” by another land. The location of mainland Deos Terrum, comprising 67acres 34 perches, with internal waters, and claimed air space directly above the territory land to an upper limit of 11 miles, and below the territory surface land to a depth of 11 miles. At Proclamation the cadastral point of north west corner being of Latitude -33.81024771, Longitude 116.51306181, upon the land mass known as Australia. Full boundary of ten surveyed Cadastral Points documented.
The land
The land, now known as Deos Terrum, is free of Easements, Mortgages, Covenants, Caveats and any third party registered interests, being unencumbered.
The Noongar are one of the largest group of original peoples in Australia and have lived in the area for at least 45,000 years. The Noongar people are descendants of the Kaneang language group and their neighbours, the Koreng, Pinjareb, and Menang people.
Replevin
At one point in history, Title was issued as a Crown grant, the land has since been returned to its equitable roots, custodians again being men and women, not corporate soles.
Replevin
A personal action ex delicto brought to recover possession of goods unlawfully taken, (generally, but not only, applicable to the taking of goods distrained for rent,) the validity of which taking it is the mode of contesting, if the party from whom the goods were taken wishes to have them back in specie, whereas, if he prefer to have damages instead, the validity may be contested by action of trespass or unlawful distress. The word means a redelivery to the owner of the pledge or thing taken in distress. Wharton. And see Sinnott v. Feiock, 165 N. Y. 444, 59 N. E. 265, 53 L. R. A. 565, 80 Am. St. Rep. 736; Healey v. Humphrey, 81 Fed. 990, 27 C. C. A. 39; Mc- Junkin v. Mathers, 158 Pa. 137, 27 Atl. 873; Tracy v. Warren, 104 Mass. 377; Lazard v. Wheeler, 22 Cal. 142: Maclary v. Turner, 9 Houst. (Del.) 281. 32 Atl. 325; Johnson v. Boehme. 66 Kan. 72, 71 Pac. 243, 97 Am. St Rep. 357.
The People
In international law, the word “people” carries particular importance because it sits at the heart of the right of self-determination. Article 1 of both the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR, 1966) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR, 1966) affirms that all peoples have the right of self-determination and may freely determine their political status and pursue their economic, social, and cultural development. International instruments do not impose a rigid or exclusively ethnic definition of “people.” Instead, the concept is treated as a factual and contextual inquiry: whether a distinct, cohesive community exists with continuity of identity and sufficient organisation to express and maintain self-government.
Because “people” is not defined by a single test, international practice commonly looks to a cluster of indicative factors, none of which is decisive alone. These may include a shared historical tradition and collective memory; a recognisable cultural identity and shared values; linguistic unity or shared modes of communication; religious or ideological affinity; a territorial connection; and a common economic life reflected in cooperation, mutual support, and stewardship. Importantly, these features are not used to exclude groups, but to identify the presence of a coherent community capable of exercising self-determination peacefully and responsibly.
Where questions of political organisation and external standing arise, the inquiry often sits alongside the practical criteria reflected in the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States (1933). Montevideo assesses whether a community possesses the objective attributes associated with self-governance and external relations: a permanent population, a defined territory, an effective government, and the capacity to enter into relations. In this way, the concept of “the people” is not merely cultural or historical; it also relates to practical capacity — the ability of a community to organise itself, sustain governance, and engage with others peacefully.
In the case of Deos Terrum, the People are a self-identifying community bound by shared values, custodial duties, continuity of identity, connection to land, and a cooperative way of life. The men and women of Deos Terrum have accepted and affirmed the principles of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (1969), and the Montevideo Convention on the Rights and Duties of States (1933), and have chosen to adopt the principles reflected in Magna Carta (1215), The Petition of Right (1628), the Habeas Corpus Act (1679), English Common Law, and the Bill of Rights (1688). These instruments are understood as expressions of enduring commitments to lawful governance, human dignity, due process, and the restraint of arbitrary power.
Taken together, these characteristics have established that the People of Deos Terrum constitute a “people” for the purpose of Article 1 ICCPR/ICESCR, and have fulfilled the internationally recognised governance attributes reflected in the Montevideo Convention (1933). This understanding is directed toward a peaceful exercise of self-government, responsible development, and constructive engagement with the wider community and international order.
Not adopted or accepted:
Unless it is published above, the men and women of Deos Terrum have not, and shall not, adopt or accept any other treaty or agreement, including but not limited to Statute of the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT), as amended (Rome, 15 March 1940) and the Lima Declaration and Plan of Action on Industrial Development and Cooperation 1975 (LIMA Agreement).
Deos Terrum Government
The Government of Deos Terrum has been constituted as the Council of Custodians. The Council is the recognised governing authority of Deos Terrum and presently consists of nine (9) men and women, appointed as Custodians in accordance with the community’s established process and custodial principles. The Council’s role is to safeguard the welfare of the People of Deos Terrum, uphold the community’s adopted legal principles, and administer the custodial responsibilities associated with the land and affairs of Deos Terrum.
Governmental authority is exercised through collective deliberation and decision-making. Matters of governance are discussed openly within the Council, and decisions are made by the Custodians acting together. Where a matter requires formal effect, the Council issues an Order, being an official instrument of governance. Orders may address administrative arrangements, recognition of appointments, public notices, rules of procedure, community obligations, or any other necessary function of orderly self-government.
To ensure transparency and public accountability, all Orders of the Council are published in the Gazette of Deos Terrum, forming a public record of governance. The Gazette operates as the official publication through which Deos Terrum communicates governmental acts, maintains continuity of record, and provides clear notice of decisions to the People of Deos Terrum and to interested parties beyond it.
The official language
The official written and spoken language of Deos Terrum is English, following traditional rules of English grammar.
Currency
Gold and silver.
Rights, responsibilities and obligations of residents, citizens, sojourners and/or territories of Deos Terrum
Any man or woman, of the land and soil, being a resident, citizen or sojourner of Deos Terrum, waives no inalienable rights but shall be bound by natural and common law, in that they must not cause harm, loss or injury to any other man or woman.
No dog, cat or animal registrations, licenses or permits are required for animals of residents or sojourners of Deos Terrum.
Recording of animals is available for the purpose of record keeping only.
There are no automobile registration fees or driver license fees applicable for private travel, non-commercial use.
Recording of automobiles is available for the purpose of record keeping only.
No building permits are required within territories of Deos Terrum, common law principles apply.
No “sustainable development” goals, planning restrictions or foreign agendas shall be enforced or applicable.
No firebreaks rules or requirements shall apply to land territory of Deos Terrum, common law principles apply.
There shall be no mining or exploration upon, above or below the surface of the land without prior written agreement from the custodian of Deos Terrum.
No tax is payable by, or to be collected from, residents, citizens, or sojourners of Deos Terrum.
Infrastructure and the administration of Deos Terrum shall be funded by bequests and donations.
by: Jillian
Protector and custodian of the Deos Terrum realm