OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Mornington Pier, c1900

DATE1900s

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1235.22

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 roadway down to the Pier, with people making their way down to where a Paddle Steamer is moored. In the centre there is a man leaning on the fence which borders the pathway. To the left on the hill is the beacon, which was lit manually to aid safe shipping in the area.

SUBJECTS

Beacons, Paddlesteamers, Piers

KEYWORDS

Beacons, Mornington, Mornington Pier, Paddlesteamers, Piers