Macdonald River (St Albans) - St Albans Common

St Albans Common

Since 1824 an area north of St Albans of approximately 10.4 km square kilometres along Mogo creek has been in use as common land. This has its roots in the traditional "Common" of England and is designed to compensate "villagers" for the small size of their allotments. Perpetual succession to the St Albans Common was granted on 4 March 1853 to five trustees, who were to act on behalf of the "Settlers, Cultivators and other Inhabitance of the District". The land is private property, reserved for the use of the "Commoners" and is still run by the Commoners themselves through the Trustees. As well as being host to stock the Common has an extensive lagoon which provides a refuge to many water birds and wildlife. The whole area is now listed as a conservation area ensuring its preservation for future generations of St Albans Commoners.

The Hawkesbury River region, New South Wales, Australia
Islands of the Hawkesbury
  • Dangar Island
  • Long Island
  • Milson Island
  • Spectacle Island
  • Peat Island
  • Lion Island
National parks
  • Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park
  • Muogamarra Nature Reserve
  • Marramarra National Park
  • Bouddi National Park
  • Brisbane Water National Park
Explorers of the region
  • Arthur Phillip
  • Watkin Tench
Bridges and ferries
  • Hawkesbury River Railway Bridge
  • Mooney Mooney Bridge
  • Lower Portland Ferry
  • Sackville Ferry
  • Webbs Creek Ferry
  • Wisemans Ferry
Adjoining rivers, bays and creeks
  • Nepean River
  • Berowra Creek
  • Grose River
  • Broken Bay
  • Brisbane Water
  • Colo River
  • Macdonald River
  • Warragamba Dam
  • Cowan Creek
  • Coal and Candle Creek
Shires
  • City of Hawkesbury
  • Hornsby Shire
  • Pittwater Council
  • City of Gosford
  • The Hills Shire
  • City of Penrith
Events
  • Hawkesbury Canoe Classic

Coordinates: 32°59′55″S 150°48′04″E / 32.9985°S 150.80119°E / -32.9985; 150.80119

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