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5 unusual facts about Australian Gas Light Company


AGL Energy

On 6 October 2006, Australian Gas Light Company and Alinta Limited shareholders approved the merger of AGL’s infrastructure assets with Alinta and the subsequent separation of AGL Energy.

Australian Gas Light Company

The lights were turned on in 24 May 1841 to celebrate the birthday of Queen Victoria.

Balmain East ferry wharf

In February 1844 the steamer Waterman commenced the first public ferry service between Balmain and the Australian Gas Light Company wharf in Millers Point.

Breakfast Point, New South Wales

Breakfast Point is the location of one of the largest urban renewal projects in Sydney on a site formerly belonging to AGL.

Mortlake, New South Wales

Mortlake was notable as the site of the Australian Gas Light Company (AGL) gas works, which first purchased land here in 1883.



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