OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Mornington Pier

DATE1920s

MEDIAImage

PHOTOGRAPHERWal Steer

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1235.1

HISTORY

The Mornington Pier was built in 1857. The submission to the Ports and Harbours Commission (est 1854) was initiated at a public meeting in the Tanti Hotel, chaired by Alex Balcombe J.P. This coincided with a survey of the harbour by R. Adams which resulted in a proposal to give the local community an outlet for their produce etc., also a shelter for bay shipping during storms. The cost of the new jetty was $4000.

DESCRIPTION

This is an image of part of the Pier. It appears to have been taken from a boat. There are several boats shown, one with a bright yellow sail, in the centre of the photo.

SUBJECTS

Boats, Piers

KEYWORDS

Boats, Mornington, Mornington Pier, Piers