L R Mood Park and former ESA Bank Manager's Residence, Albion Park

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TitleL R Mood Park and former ESA Bank Manager's Residence, Albion ParkPhoto Number002336Datec.1970DescriptionLouis 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. L. R. Mood and Sons business 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.The manager's residence was for the second ESA Bank building in Albion Park, which was just west of the park. Both now demolished.PlaceNW cnr Tongarra Rd and Illawarra HighwayLocationAlbion ParkDonorMartin, Jack

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L R Mood Park and former ESA Bank Manager's Residence, Albion Park