Rosetta Hill

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DescriptionRosetta Hill was once part of the 2000-acre grant promised to Samuel Terry by Governor Macquarie in 1817, and issued in 1821. Rosetta Hill was named after Samuel Terry’s wife, Rosetta.

In 1884, Gabriel Timbs Senior, an important pioneer of Albion Park, purchased the property and constructed the home that remains today.

Timbs was a fundamental figure in the development of Albion Park and the construction of much of the town’s commercial centre. He served as Alderman on Shellharbour Municipal Council from 1876-1883 and was prominent in the Catholic Church. He died at 'Rosetta Hill' in 1901, aged 77.

After Gabriel's death in 1901, his wife Ellen sold 'Rosetta Hill' to their son George Timbs, who carried on farming here. 'Rosetta Hill' is the only surviving home of Gabriel Timbs three farm property portfolios in Albion Park - Farm No 3 - 'Mount Terry', Farm No 4 - 'Tara', Farm No 5 - 'Rosetta Hill'.

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