OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Plaque in the Mornington Park, “Mornington Park”

DATE1987

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.199

HISTORY

The plaque inscription reads: “Alexander Beatson Balcombe, Pioneer, lived at “The Briars” from 1844 to 1877.
He gave this land to the people of Mornington. Originally named Victoria Park it was reserved temporarily in 1863 and permanently in 1874 for promenade and recreation.”

DESCRIPTION

A front view of a bronze plaque with inscription located in the Mornington Park the Esplanade Mornington

SUBJECTS

Memorials, Plaques

KEYWORDS

Alexander Beatson Balcombe, Australia Day, Esplanade, Memorials, Mornington Park, Plaques, Sesqui Centennial, The Briars