OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Mornington Pier

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1235.19

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. The beacon on the high ground above the Pier was lit manually and was an aid to shipping.

DESCRIPTION

This shows a rough sea breaking onto the Pier. In the background on the high ground is a beacon and a small hut. There are also a few trees on the top of the hill.

SUBJECTS

Beacons, Piers

KEYWORDS

Beacons, Mornington, Mornington Pier, Piers