OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Fishermans Beach, Mornington

DATE1950s

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1242.8

HISTORY

Bathing boxes came into use in the early 1900’s. Bathing sheds had existed on the local beaches since the 1860’s according to the Council Minutes of 12/4/1906, the Council was unaware that it had any jurisdiction over the area. A letter from the Lands Department to the Shire in 1911 pointed out to the Councillors the fact that, not only did they have control of the beaches, but that the 40 unlicenced bathing boxes on Fishermans Beach were in ramshackle condition. The Council lost no time in condeming several bathing boxes and in drawing up plans for future boxes and boatsheds to be licensed and charged for. Bathing boxes continued to be built and maintained on the Shire’s Beaches over the ensuing decades. However by the 1960’s the Council began to receive far more requests to build boatsheds on the beaches, than bathing boxes.

DESCRIPTION

This is a lovely view showing the whole of Fishermans Beach on a summers day. It is very busy with lots of people enjoying the ambiance. There are many sun umbrellas, in the centre foreground is a sun “igloo” or tent. There are over 20 beach huts shown, and several boats on the beach edge. On the top of the embankment behind the beach and several houses, and telegraph poles.

SUBJECTS

Bathing boxes, Beaches

KEYWORDS

Bathing boxes, Beaches, Fisherman's Beach, Mornington, Mornington Peninsula Shire Council