Eden Timeline
A Glance At Eden's Rich History TimeLine
From the early habitation of the Tharwa people of the Yuin Nation, through European settlement up to today, Eden’s affinity with the ocean is deep. Whales, whaling and fishing have played a large part in the development of the town. The Greenseas fish cannery was a major industry for 40 years in Eden.
Killer whales have been key players in the history of whaling starting with the Tharwa, 6,000 years ago, and ending with the Davidson whaling family. The Orcas are now returning to Eden and are part of the whale watching attractions. Eden, in Twofold Bay, was designated a town in 1843 by Sir George Gipps, Governor of the colony of New South Wales, Australia. George Gipps was Private Secretary to George Eden, Earl of Auckland, Governor-General of India from 1836 to 1842 and he had been First Lord of the Admiralty.
Timeline
1905
License & goodwill of the great Southern Hotel transferred from Sabina Pike to Sam Solomon.
“The Postmaster General is now calling for tenders for the erection of a telephone from Towamba to Yambulla, via Pericoe. The distance is estimated at 14 miles. The wire is to be run on trees where they are available. This line will be a boon to the district, as all correspondence and traffic between Wangrabelle and Eden pass through Yambulla.”
Feb 9, 1905
1906
June: 1st meeting of the temporary council held.
24 November: The first Imlay Shire Council election held.
7 December: 1st permanent Council meeting.
1907
Addition to Post Office built.
1909
14 April: Telephone exchange opened in Eden Post Office.
1911
The ‘New Guinea‘ ran aground near Green Cape in fog on a voyage from Melbourne to Sydney on 13 February.
1913
John Logan built Edrom Lodge in East Boyd.
The “Eden Magnet” says: “The Twofold Bay Motor Transport Co. has received a telegraphic request from the Commonwealth Government to send the lorries to Queanbeyan on the occasion of the official opening of the Federal Capital, which will take place on March 12th. The manager informs us that he will take lorries up and arrange special cheap trips for coastal residents to be present at this historic event.” We would advise visitors to bring a supply of tents to accommodate themselves, also provisions, as all the hotels and boarding house accommodation is already taxed.
Topics of the Week. (1913, February 28). Queanbeyan Age
1914
Eden Police station moved to its present location.
1918
Formation of the Twofold Bay Development League.
1919
Widespread flooding in the district with heavy stock losses, bridges washed away and many communities isolated. 33 inches of rain was reported to have fallen within a week.
Mail services and telephone and telephonic communications between Eden and all other places were suspended.
1921
Traveling Hypnotist visits town.