History of Albion Park

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  • 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.