All Historical POI's 1841-1860

The following is a comprehensive list of Historical POI’s 1841-1860 available to the Public for their Interest, Exploration, Research, Knowledge & Appreciation, noting that where are number of categories or time-frames are relevant, the first function &/or moment in time will be allocated to the heading and the default category. The Category of Historical POI’s 1841-1860 incorporates historical Things to See, Points of Interest, Monuments, Memorials, Ruins, Artifacts, Plaques, Historic Sites, etc. that were established in Australia during the years 1841 to 1860, noting that many interesting historical facts, persons of interest, incidents, etc. are further displayed in the numerous historical timelines exhibited in the Chronicles of Aus, which are an ever growing graphical depiction of the Evolution of Australia, its states & territories, etc. into the country that we know today . . .
Historical POI’s 1841-1860 is a Sub Category of Historical.



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Tyrone Homestead c 1850’s – Cnr Flinders & Locke Sts, Rye, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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. ‘Tyrone Homestead’ c 1850’s – built from the beautiful limestone on which it stands, remains as a memorial to the very first European settlers who defied all odds and built their homes, families and livelihoods on the Mornington Peninsula.  Considering two official settlements had previously failed, this must have been no mean feat . . . Sample – Wattle & Daub Read more…

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Site of the Theatre Royal c 1855 – 215 Bourke Street, Melbourne, VIC

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Viewing the construction that now occupies the site of the very first grand theatre to be built in Australia, it is impossible to comprehend that such a magnificent structure would be demolished to be replaced with that, that we see today.  Another example of Melbourne’s total disregard for its pioneering firsts – and, the quality, beauty & pride of Melbourne’s pioneers, its original buildings Read more…

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Historic Pier c 1859 – Nth End Harding St, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Though little remains of the original pier of 1859, the location is exactly as it was back then. Interestingly, it was up until the year 1937 that steamers arrived daily to transport passengers and cargo across Port Phillip Bay.  The pier was integral to the town and the entire Bellarine Peninsula – it was the centre of the economic and recreational activities of Read more…

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Wangaun Monument – ‘Zonhoven Park’ Rest Area, Burnett Hwy, Opposite Tableland Rd Intersection, Gayndah, QLD

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For those who choose to enjoy a break at the ‘Zonhoven Park’ Rest Area, located on the eastern perimeter of the township of Gayndah, in Queensland, a short wander around the area will reveal a delightful monument affording just a tiny snippet into the lives of the traditional inhabitants of the land, before European occupation. It reads: “Wangaun (Welcome) This was one of the Campsites of the Wakka Wakka People. Read more…

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Prince’s Bridge c 1845 – St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC

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Within the first few years of the establishment of the city of Melbourne in 1835, it became apparent that the river that had first drawn the people to the area, also greatly divided the rapidly expanding city.  The need for a reliable means of crossing the river became increasingly necessary . . . The ‘Melbourne Bridge Company’ was established on the 22nd Read more…

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Site of Punt c 1847, Bridge & Wharf c 1875 – Bairnsdale, Gippsland, VIC

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Though there is no evidence remaining of the Bairnsdale Punt that faithfully serviced the community from c 1847 until the 4th December 1875, it was the only means of crossing the Mitchell River for some 28 years . . . However, towards its final years of service, the public were desperately in need of a permanent structure.  The following excerpt from an article published in the Gippsland Read more…

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Toorak Estate c 1840’s – 7 Tahara Rd, Toorak, Melbourne, VIC

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In the book ‘Australian Aborigines’ by James Dawson, published in 1881, he documents the Aboriginal word Tuurak, translating to Duck Weed in English – and therefore, quite possibly, the origin of the name ‘Toorak Estate’. Interestingly, ‘Toorak’ would later become the name of the wealthy and exclusive inner suburb of Melbourne . . . The ‘Toorak Estate’ – c 1840’s to 1875 Read more…

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Site of Aboriginal Sitting Burial – Tambo River Mouth Area – Swan Reach, Gippsland, VIC

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On the 11th October 1965, the holder of the east bank of the Tambo River grazing lease, noticed a skull protruding from the alluvium some 200 m from the mouth of the river.  He reported the discovery to the Victoria Police at Bairnsdale who found that the body had originally been buried in a sitting position, facing west, with the top of the head approximately two feet below the Read more…

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Royal Botanic Gardens c 1846 – Birdwood Ave, Melbourne, VIC

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The ‘City of Melbourne’, Victoria’s capital city, enjoys an enormous expanse of garden totalling some 314 acres.  Located on the southern banks of the Yarra River, the gardens stretch out from Princes Bridge eastward to Anderson Street, and southward to Domain Road.  The ‘Royal Botanic Gardens’ occupy approximately 89 acres of the eastern sector of this beautiful part of Melbourne. Read more…

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Quarantine Cemetery & Ticonderoga Monument c 1852 – Quarantine Station, Point Nepean National Park, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Located on the shores of Ticonderoga Bay, within Port Phillip Bay, this relatively new granite monument erected by the Nepean Historical Society Inc. on the 10th November 2002 lies adjacent to the historical ‘Heaton’s Monument‘ c 1856 – both of which identify the location of the original cemetery established at the Quarantine Station at Portsea in Victoria.  Upon the arrival of the tragic Clipper Read more…

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Arthurs Seat Summit – Opposite 791 Arthurs Seat Rd, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Arthurs Seat Lookout Tower c 2012 ‘Arthurs Seat’ is a rocky granite outcrop that rises sharply from the surrounding landscape.  The north-western face basically runs along the Selwyn Fault, which is still active, and also essentially marks the beginning of the limestone outcrop that extends out to Point Nepean.  Sand dunes separating Port Phillip Bay from Bass Strait built up, and over Read more…

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Point Richards Area c 1840 – ‘Portarlington Recreation Reserve’, Point Richards Rd, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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One of the earliest recorded settlers in the Portarlington area was Henry Bynton (or Baynton), a butcher, who had moved from Hobart, Tasmania to Geelong c 1839.  He also set up a station or run in Portarlington from where he operated a cattle shipping service between Portarlington and Van Diemen’s Land (now known as Tasmania). Reference to Bynton is also found on the map below, c 1840: Enlarged Read more…

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Angus McMillan Monument c 1840 – Merrick St at Blackburn St Intersection, Stratford, Gippsland, VIC

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Located in Stratford, Victoria, this monument commemorates the location, and the date, of the crossing of the Avon River by one of Gippsland’s first explorers and settlers, Angus McMillan and his team, on the 21st January 1840 . . . Helpful Hints: – Close proximity to Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Car Parking available along Merrick Street – Other Historical POI’s Read more…

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Avondale Farm (‘Willey’s Pub’) c 1850’s – 2371 Portarlington Rd, Bellarine, VIC

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It is believed that ‘Avondale Farm’ was the first farm run and owned by Frederick Willey; who arrived with his wife (Eliza) and children (Elizabeth, Robert and Mary Anne) on the ship ‘Hope’ on the 21st July 1849. ‘Avondale Farm’ (as described in the Probate of Frederick Willey in 1900), aka ‘Willey’s Pub’, was located on the corner of Church and Portarlington Roads, East Bellarine Read more…

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Queen’s Bridge c 1889 – William St, Melbourne, VIC

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The location of ‘Queen’s Bridge’ in Melbourne occupies the most historically significant site of the city.  It represents the location which instilled hope, happiness, sheer excitement and elation – that would soon turn to heartbreak and tragedy – for the founder of Melbourne: ” . . . but pause long enough to reflect that it was probably about the Queen’s Bridge (earlier Read more…

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Lincoln’s Farm (formally Seaview Farm) c 1850’s – 50 Point Richards Rd, Portarlington, VIC

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Located some 3 km from the centre of the township of Portarlington in Victoria, this assembly of weatherboard buildings comprises stables, outbuildings, house and cheese factory – sadly now in a ruinous condition . . . However, some evidence demonstrating the various stages of development of the property and the additions to the buildings over the years, still remain. The main house features Read more…

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Site of Coppin’s Olympic Theatre ‘The Iron Pot’ c 1855 – Cnr Exhibition & Lonsdale Sts, Melbourne, VIC

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It’s hard to imagine that in a time when ships were propelled by sail, a trip to the England would take between 2 to 4 months, when there were no power tools, steam was still in its infancy . . . → that an entire 2 storey, pre-fabricated Theatre could be cast in iron on the other side of the Read more…

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Point Nepean Cemetery c 1854 – ‘Walter Pisterman Heritage Walk’, ‘Point Nepean National Park’, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Australian Town & Country Journal (Sydney) – 24 Oct 1906 Ironically, it is reported that the cemeteries associated with Melbourne’s first two quarantine stations were both located too close to shore, resulting in bodily remains becoming exposed due to erosion and hence, the necessary relocation. Following the emergency of the ‘Glen Huntly’ in 1840, the first quarantine station, which had been Read more…

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Views across the River Flats c 1850’s – 2 Merrick St, Stratford, Gippsland, VIC

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Wandering along Merrick Street, in Stratford, Victoria, delights in breathtaking and expansive views down upon the Avon River → across the river flats → and to the mountains in the distance. It would appear from the ‘Plan of Stratford’ (c 1855), and, from the remaining historic structures that line Merrick Street, that perhaps Merrick Street was originally, the main road of the township.  Oh, the magnificent views those Read more…

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Tambo River – Tambo Upper Rd at Stephensons Rd Intersection, Tambo Upper, Gippsland, VIC

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Tambo River at Upper Tambo c 2015 Tambo River Banks at Tambo Upper c 2015 The beautiful sandy beach on the Tambo River at Tambo Upper makes for a perfect spot to enjoy a picnic, sunbathe on the warm sands, frolic in the ankle deep waters of the river. The Steamer ‘Tanjil’ delivering & picking up goods on the Tambo River at Upper Tambo c Read more…