OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Snapper Point

DATE1920 to 1935

MEDIAImage

PHOTOGRAPHERWal Steer

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1235.5

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. This drawing was created in 1886.

DESCRIPTION

This a drawing of the Pier with a paddle steamer alongside. There are two yachts in the centre of the picture. There are several houses along the top of the rise above the beach.

SUBJECTS

Boats, Paddlesteamers, Piers

KEYWORDS

Boats, Mornington, Mornington Pier, Paddlesteamers, Piers