History of Albion Park

  • Macquarie Rivulet Named by Oxley After Visit From Governor

    Oxley named Macquarie Rivulet after the Governor after a visit.
  • Convict Transportation Ends

    The region needs free settlers
  • Hughes Estate Subdivided

    The Hughes Estate in Albion Park was subdivided and sold at auction.
  • Shellharbour's Concrete Breakwater Built

    The concrete breakwater was built.
  • Macquarie Pass Officially Opened

    Macquarie Pass was officially opened.
  • Electricity Connected

    Electricity was connected to both Albion Park and Shellharbour.
  • Commercial Hotel Burns Down

    Albion Park's commercial hotel burnt down.
  • Public Water Supply

    The public water supply was connected from Nepean Dam to Albion Park.
  • Aboriginal Track Cleared by Ben Rixon

    Ben Rixon cleared the Aboriginal track down the escarpment which is now called Macquarie Pass.
  • Swimming Pool Constructed

    Albion Park's public swimming pool was constructed.
  • High School Built

    Albion Park High School was built in Albion Park.
  • Calderwood Estate Approved

    Calderwood Estate was approved by land and Environment Court.