OBJECT TITLE / NAME

Fisherman’s Beach, Mornington, Vic

DATE1950s

MEDIAImage

COLLECTIONMornington and District Historical Society

REG NO.1445

HISTORY

The Foreshore Reserves Committee stems from August 1914 when the Progress Association approached the Shire Council with a request that a Foreshore Trust be formed to get better control and management than had been the case in the past. The deputation led by Frederick Linley, President of the Progress Association, and Robert Nunn said there was no intention to take control from the Council but to work in harmony with them in the task of maintaining the foreshore.
President Linley was worried about the growth of trees on the foreshore, nude bathing, and numerous bathing boxes that had been vandalised on Fisherman’s Beach.

DESCRIPTION

This shows a sweeping view of Fisherman’s Beach for a high point. There are many bathing boxes and people enjoying the day. On the top of the embankment the roofs can be seen of several houses. In the foreground on the right, is a tree top.

SUBJECTS

Bathing boxes, Beaches

KEYWORDS

Bathing boxes, Beaches, Fisherman's Beach, Foreshore Reserves Committee, Linley, Frederick, Mornington, Nunn, Robert, Progress Association