Feb 1814: A group of 250 immigrants from Wellington arrive in Windsor aboard the Albatross. Governor Westward, looking to expand the colony further inland, requested they set sail further down the Windsor River and granted them new farmland at the narrow bend in the river. The small town of Albatross, named after their ship, was settled on the North bank of the Windsor River, and the immigrants adapted well to their new colonial lifestyle.

Jun 1814: A port was constructed at Albatross, linking the town to Hudson and Windsor up-river, as no road connection existed that far inland.

Aug 1814: The small settlement of Bailey, to the South of Hudson along the old Windsor-Hudson road, had seen slowing growth over the past year since the opening of the new railway between Hudson and Windsor. Keen to attract more settlers to the town, developers started to offer further amenities with their subdivisions, such as parks and community sporting facilities.

Dec 1814: The Captain of the Albatross, Henry Bowman, who was granted a large plot of land at Albatross, constructs a moderate manor house surrounded by gardens along the river bank.

Mar 1815: After 2 years of construction, the Point Victoria lighthouse was completed and a new coastal road was constructed linking the lighthouse to the small fishing and farming settlement of Long Beach. There was still no bridge crossing the Victoria River, so all movement was via local ferries.

Jul 1815: The newly constructed lighthouse at Victoria Point allowed easier passage for ships sailing to the new Colony. The volume of new shipments was growing quickly and the old port at Peyton was struggling to keep up with demand. With funds from the import taxes, the old port was expanded and industry continued to grow at Peyton.

Oct 1815: With the booming port and industrial area, new settlers flocked to Peyton, setting up residence all around the bay to take advantage of the ocean views overlooking Victoria Bay.
Unfortunately, with booming industry came heavy pollution. Wealthier residents, looking for fresher air, started to move out to the small country town of York along the old Peyton-Victoria road. The wealthier residents banded together to fund a new private water supply, only for the benefit for participating fund members. They also funded a small private golf course, which was constructed on the riverside to the South of the town.