Main Street, Mornington c1975
Main Street, Mornington c1975
DATE1975
MEDIAImage
COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society
REG NO.1248
HISTORYIn the 1860’s the Roads Board pressed on with its work of extending the paths of communication between the settlements. As these works were proceeding, plans were being made for the grubbing of stumps and clearing of the Tanti Road in the town, and members of the Board had inspected the recently cleared Main Street, reporting “...a good depth of gravel in several places which could be used fro making the road good” In spite of this optimism, a deputation of Schnapper Point residents complained in November 1861 that the street had become impassable for drays because of the heavy drag through sand. Early survey plans showed the route of Main Street as being completely straight from the main road to the Esplanade. The present changes in direction at its intersections with Cromwell and Barkly Streets probably were cause by the presence of large trees on the surveyed line of the road, and to avoid the expense and trouble of their removal, the contractor changed the road direction accordingly. A picture taken in 1870 near the corner of Blake and Main streets shows a large gum tree in the vicinity.
This is a view of Main Street from the top of a building looking down. It is a sunny day, and there are several people shown in summer clothes. There are lots of cars parked down either side of the street and traffic on the move. To the right of the image is a telegraph pole, and a real estate office. and the Australian flag can be seen at the top right of the photo.
SUBJECTSRoad construction and maintenance, Shops
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