Pioneer Pathway

On the East side of the Old Shire Offices in Nepean Road Dromana, the Dromana and District Historical Society has created a Pioneer Pathway commemorating those pioneer families who arrived in the district prior to 1875.
Some 32 family names are shown.




Plaques of distinction
Keeping pioneers alive
Keeping connected



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Bay 2 Bay

Riders in the Arthurs Seat mountain, bike ride challenge held on Sunday 29th April 2012 in Dromana.
This is the 2nd year of the event and it is becoming increasingly popular.
There were almost 1000 participants.
Participants in the Arthurs Seat (Bay2Bay) Ride can choose from the long course 113km ride, the shorter 65km option or the family friendly 20 km ride.
Roads are closed to enhance the flow of the ride.

Freedom of riding
Challenges the body state
Challenges the soul

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Old Luggage Cart

 

Old cart for carrying luggage to and from the disinfecting chamber on display at the Quarantine Station, Point Nepean.

Relic of old times
Sad stories travelled on wheels
Darkened memories


One story - from Discover Mornington Peninsula

In the early 1850's the government established a quarantine station at Point Nepean. Before the original building was completed, an emigrant ship arrived with many passengers affected by yellow fever. She had had a frightful journey and the crew and passengers were in a sorry state. The ship was the 'Ticonderga' which had left Birkenhead, England 80 days before arriving at Point Nepean. She had 811 people on board when she sailed. Because of the lack of the most necessary amenities and over crowding, fever developed amongst the passengers, with the result that there were 96 deaths during the voyage. On her arrival at Portsea on November 6th 1852, the survivors were quarantined. Tents had to be erected to accommodate the overflow from the existing buildings. 82 of the ships passengers died. Deaths were so numerous and sudden that coffins were unobtainable, and burials had to take place without them. Labour to dig the graves was also unprocurable, and to facilitate matters, the bodies were placed vertically in recesses in the cliff face. The overhanging bank broke away and the resulting landslide buried them. 

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Boardwalk Shadows

A section of the boardwalk by the wetlands at Hastings on Westernport Bay

Boardwalk meander
Chance to enjoy the wetlands
Close and protected

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Silvered Morning

Boats at Hastings on Westernport Bay in early morning light

A grey morning light
Like drifting on silvered dreams
Quiet contentment

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Morning Delight

Morning skies over Dromana

The kiss of dawn light
Scattering dreams on the winds
Smiling morning skies

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Snake Master

Car parked at Rosebud Plaza displayed this surprising sign!

Unusual job
Not for the faint hearted soul
Snake mover on call

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Martha Cove Segments

A view of boats moored at Martha Cove marina

Like silky waters
Like a large endless mirror
Like a soft moment

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Peninsula Fudge

Peninsula Fudge is located in Rosebud but distributes to many outlets in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland.

Peninsula Fudge
Mesmerising the taste buds
Exotic delight

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Black Feathers in the Gold

A little feathered one resting among the dandelions and grasses near the sands of Dromana beach

Small world by the sea
Unexpected travellers
Taking time to rest

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Taking time...

A little feathered one resting by the wetlands boardwalk at Hastings on Westernport Bay
(Wish I knew what kind of bird this may be!)

Taking time to dream
Just a little feathered one
Looking so special

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Small Pier

Reflections from a small pier at Safety Beach

Ordinary pier
In special light and stillness
Art in the waters

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