Main Street, Mornington, c1960This black and white photograph of a Rose Series postcard shows Main Street Mornington from the first floor of a building. The view looks in the direction of the sea. It shows various shops. Sennitt’s, and Hast are clearly signed. Cars are parked either side of the street. The cars shown are VW, Holden, Morris, Austin, and Ford ,of the period which appears to be 1950’s or early 1960’s.
St Peters Church, MorningtonThis postcard shows a front view of the brick and stone church. There is a large gothic styled stained glass window in the top front of the building. The roof has a steep pitch, and is slate. There is a white picket fence around the property and a hedge at the centre front. There are gum trees to the left and right of the church. There is a large door in the centre at the front. In the centre f...
Grand Hotel, Mornington, 1934This photograph shows the Grand Hotel on the left of the picture, with small residential properties alongside. Outside the hotel is a truck parked. On the opposite side of the road are several businesses, with verandahs. One is marked “Refreshments”. On the side of the same building it has painted “Houses, Land, Agents”.
Tanti HotelThis shows a white weather board building with a pitched corrugated iron roof, and a verandah across the front. There are three signs, one on the sash window saying “Bar” and beside that an advertisement for Fosters. On the roof is a large Hotel sign. There are two vehicles parked in front of the Hotel. On the left there is some sort of open top bus, carrying five people. On the right is a hors...
James Smith Adams, butcherThis shows a beautiful two storey stone and brick building. There is an ornate balcony to the upper floor. There is a large sign on the side of the building “J.S. Adams, Butcher”. There is a pitched roof with 3 chimneys visible. There are 3 men standing in the foreground, and a horse and cart with driver to the right of the picture.
Beautiful Mornington PeninsulaThis is a wonderful postcard which opens up to show 8 views in colour of various beauty spots around the Peninsula. On the reverse are black and white scenic views. The opening picture is of Bay Street, Frankston. This shows a wide dual carriageway road, with a strip of grass down the centre with Cypress trees. On either side of the road are shops and businesses. Most of the buildings have vera...
Esplanade, Fishermans Beach, MorningtonThis is a street scene, showing several shops on the Esplanade. There is a Milk Bar, Butcher, Estate Agent and Green grocers. In the centre of the photo is a public telephone box. There are several cars both outside the shops, and parked on the beach side of the photo. One woman can be seen carrying her shopping. This is a Rose Series P.13519 postcard.