Land clearing timeline in Killara

  • Guringgai tribe

    Guringgai tribe lived by the river and fished and gathered food from surrounding bushland
  • Land cleared for vineyards

    Land cleared for vineyards now called Fullers Park.
  • First convict timber cutters

    First convict timber cutters and their overseers set up camp on the banks of Lane Cove River at Fiddens Wharf. Bluegums and blackbutt were logged and dragged along tracks called Government Rd (now Beaumont Rd) and Wharf Rd.
  • Governor issued 5 land grants

    Governor issued 5 land grants including 40 acres to Lachlan Macquarie. 20 acres of each grant were to be cleared for cultivation
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    Land grants issued for orange orchards.

    Land grants issued for orange orchards.
  • Division of land

    Division of land for residential blocks.
  • Killara train station opened

    Killara train station opened led to development of suburb increased population, housing, schools, roads
  • Joseph Fidden opened Sydney Harbour bridge

    Joseph Fidden opened Sydney Harbour bridge ,led to high increase in population along the North Shore
  • Lane Cove National Park declared 2000 properties adjoin the park

    Lane Cove National Park declared 2000 properties adjoin the park. The park is in a narrow valley and is under threat from stormwater runoff, weed infestations and land encroachments