Milsons PointBrief History Milsons Point is located near the northern end of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in Sydney's North Shore.Two Aboriginal groups, the Wallumedegal and the
Cammeraygal inhabited the North Shore before the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. The Wallumedegals lived
near Milsons Point where they hunted, fished and canoed around the harbour. Most of the Qallumedegals died
during a smallpox epidemic in 1789.In 1806 James Milson was granted land in the area shortly after arriving
to the colony from England. Milson built a cottage which he named the Milk House and set up a dairy cattle
farm. He made his living by supplying the ships anchored in the harbour with milk and beef.Access from the
city to Milsons Point was first provided by watermen, paddlesteamers and ferries and later in 1886 the first
cable tramway was opened from Milsons Point to St Leonards Park in North Sydney. The first ferry service from
the city to Milsons Point was run by harbour waterman, Billy Blue from 1817-1834. Billy Blue was a convict
that was sent to the Colonies after stealing sugar.
Things You May Not Know About Milsons PointThe postcode for Milsons Point is 2061Luna Park is one of the major attractions of the area. The North Sydney Olympic Pool was filled using treated and filtered sea water that was pumped in from the harbour. Important Links to Milsons PointNorth Sydney Council
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