OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Mornington Pier

DATE1920 to 1935

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1235.16

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 a view of the Pier from the beach. There are a group of people in the foreground watching the activities on the Pier. There is a paddle steamer moored at the Pier. There are a small boats scattered around.

SUBJECTS

Paddlesteamers, Piers

KEYWORDS

Mornington, Mornington Pier, Paddlesteamers, Piers