L.R. Mood & Sons

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NameL.R. Mood & SonsTypeBuildingComplexBusinessAddressTongarra Road, Albion ParkDescriptionLouis Robert Mood was born in Germany and arrived in Australia aged 5 years. His family settled in Kiama. In 1875 he had married Martha Tomlins and moved to Shellharbour with his brother, Henry.

The Mood Brothers established a coach building factory in 1876. By 1895 the business had moved to Tongarra Road, Albion Park, just east of the crossroads.

The company was renowned for its variety and quality of horse drawn vehicles. Louis R Mood was an Alderman on Shellharbour Municipal Council for 21 years and served as Mayor 1898-1901.

Mood Park at the crossroads at Albion Park is named after L R Mood.

External LinkObituary Mr TE BursillShellharbour Wheelwright and Blacksmithing Estalblishment 1880

L.R. Mood & Sons, coach builders & wheelwrights, Albion Park, c.1890.

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