All Historical POI's 1881-1900

The following is a comprehensive list of Historical POI’s 1881-1900 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 1881-1900 incorporates historical Things to See, Points of Interest, Monuments, Memorials, Ruins, Artifacts, Plaques, Historic Sites, etc. that were established in Australia during the years 1881 to 1900, 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 1881-1900 is a Sub Category of Historical.



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Site of Historic Railway Station c 1892 – Welshpool, Gippsland, VIC

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Located on the South Gippsland Railway, all that remains of the once bustling Welshpool Railway Station is the platform, as the users of the Great Southern Rail Trail pass on by . . . The small Railway Station House was relocated to Loch, further along the railway historic railway line. Welshpool Railway Station was opened during 1892 and serviced the Read more…

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The Wreck of the PS ‘Ozone’ c 1925 – Batman Park, Opposite 310 The Esplanade, Indented Head, VIC

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The PS ‘Ozone’ was a beautiful and elegant paddle steamer, built in Glasgow, Scotland in 1886.  Commissioned by the Bay Excursion Steamer Company Ltd., she was to be the first of this company’s paddle steamers to traverse Port Phillip Bay.  She was to be joined by the PS ‘Hygeia’ in 1890, and the large and fast PS ‘Weeroona’ in 1910. She was sleek and Read more…

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Weighbridge c 1891 & Band Rotunda c 1910 – Opposite 70 Newcombe St, Portarlington, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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Located in the heart of town, a couple of reminders of Portarlington’s early history and importance as a major port and a centre for commerce for the region remain. The impressive Weighbridge was constructed in 1891 to facilitate the transport of produce from the region’s farming industries to Melbourne and beyond.  It is sited high on the hill in line with, and Read more…

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The Sale Canal c 1890, Sale, Gippsland, VIC

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The transport of goods and passengers within the Gippsland region, as well as from Melbourne to Gippsland was a major hurdle in opening Gippsland, and all its riches, to Melbourne and beyond . . . Surrounded by mountains to the east and swamps to the west, an easy overland route was barely navigable in those early years. ” . . . The Read more…

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Site of Bridge Keeper’s Cottage c 1895 – Swing Bridge Drive, Sale, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1881-1900, Historical, and Site | Cultural
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The Junction of the Latrobe & Thomson Rivers – from the Swing Bridge With the completion of the magnificent Swing Bridge c 1883, there was, of course, the requirement of an operator to swing the bridge as paddle and screw steamers plied their way to and from the Port of Sale (once the Sale Canal had been completed, that is . Read more…

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War Memorial – Lot 5 Mona Lane, Brunswick Heads, NSW

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The Brunswick Heads War Memorial is located within the shoreline reserve overlooking Simpsons Creek.  With the backdrop of a majestic row of Norfolk Pines along the shoreline, and views of the beautiful old wooden bridge (c 1960) in the distance – it seems the perfect locale to house such an important monument. Helpful Hints: – Car Parking available along Mona Lane & Fawcett Street – Close proximity to Town Centre – Things Read more…

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The Old Butcher Shop c 1896 – 6 North St, Childers, QLD

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‘The old Butcher Shop’ is reported to be the first tiled shop front to be built outside Brisbane.  Though details are elusive, the build date is purported to be in the year of 1896, and maintains much of its original character and charm until this very day . . . Helpful Hints: – Within Town Centre – obtain Directions here – Car Read more…

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

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Category: Bridges, Historical POI's 1841-1860, Historical POI's 1881-1900, Historical, Infrastructure | Landmark, and Site | Infrastructure
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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Pope’s Eye Fort c 1888 – Port Phillip Bay, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1881-1900, Historical, and Site | Military
The foundation stones to ‘Pope’s Eye Fort’ are located within Victoria’s beautiful Port Phillip Bay – some 5 km north of Portsea, 3 km east of Queenscliff, and 7 km east-north-east of Port Phillip Heads.  They form a horseshoe shape thus providing a safe haven for boats as well as an immensely beautiful locale for snorkellers and scuba divers. Ninety years after its construction, Read more…

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St John’s Anglican Church c 1883 – 11-15 Brown St, Portarlington, VIC

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St John’s Anglican Church located in Portarlington, Victoria, was designed in the Victorian Gothic style by Melbourne architects Terry and Oakden.  Following the donation of a half acre block of land, situated on a corner site, by James Austin, the brick building was commissioned and constructed by local builders Treven and Gubby.  The foundation stone was laid on the 17th September 1883. The building Read more…

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Coode’s Yarra River Canal c 1886

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Category: Canal | Lock, Historical POI's 1881-1900, Historical, Infrastructure | Landmark, and Site | Infrastructure
The Yarra River once swung in an elegant loop that was surrounded by pristine swamps full of bird life.  John Batman described this stunning landscape in his journal of exploration dated in the year 1835: ” . . . We then made the Rim, I had gone up a few days [?] intending to come on the opposite side of the River and Read more…

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Monument PS ‘Ozone’ c 1886 – Cnr Batman Rd & The Esplanade, Indented Head, Bellarine Peninsula, VIC

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The paddle steamer, PS ‘Ozone’ traversed Port Phillip Bay between the years 1886 to 1925 – transporting cargo, passengers and holiday makers from Melbourne → to Mornington & Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula → then Queencliff on the Bellarine Peninsula → and returning to Melbourne. She was sleek and beautiful, featuring a green hull, a white upper structure, topped by two orange funnels.  Her three decks contained a Read more…

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Shipwrecked – ‘Trinculo’ c 1879 & PS ‘Paynesville’ c 1881 – Opposite 772 Shoreline Dr, Golden Beach, VIC

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The Wreck of the ‘Trinculo’ c 1935 The long, sandy shores of the Ninety Mile Beach located in Victoria, Australia, posed massive challenges to early shipping, as there simply was nowhere to shelter, especially when those gale force winds would whip up, leaving the sail and steam vessels open to the elements and at the mercy of the sea . . . Read more…

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The Era of the Steamer c 1850’s to 1930’s – Gippsland Lakes, VIC

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Steamers were the first relatively efficient form of transport – opening Gippsland to early explorers, settlers, miners, and later tourists – traversing the 400 square kilometres of waterways – as well as shipping to and from Melbourne, Tasmania, Sydney and so forth. Up until the early 19th Century, sail was the only form of propulsion for shipping – traversing the water Read more…

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Eagles Nest c 1889 – ‘Point Nepean National Park’, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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Category: Historical POI's 1881-1900, Historical, and Site | Military
Just under 2 km via the Defence Road route from the Gunners Cottage Car Park, a number of historical points of interest are revealed, coupled with magnificent views across both Bass Strait and Port Phillip Bay.  A short deviation off Defence Road leads to a Gunnery Bunker, Lookout, a modern Radar and ‘Eagles Nest’. ” . . . Tenders were yesterday Read more…

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Historic Railway Bridge c 1888 – 33 McMillan St, Stratford, Gippsland, VIC

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Being reported as being the fastest river to flood and drain in the entire southern hemisphere, the Avon River has presented numerous challenges to the many bridges that have spanned it.  Progress persisted and by the late 1800’s, the railway corridors throughout Gippsland began to link the region directly to Melbourne. The first train passed over the railway bridge in Stratford, Victoria, stopping Read more…

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Approximate Wreck Site | SS Cheviot c 1887- Bass Strait, off Cheviot Beach, Portsea, Mornington Peninsula, VIC

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The tragic wreck of the SS ‘Cheviot’ during a frightful storm took place at this location on the 19th October 1887, with the loss of 35 lives.  It remains the greatest number of lives to be lost in a single shipwreck along this entire section of coastline . . . Cheviot Beach The screw (i.e. propeller driven) steamer SS ‘Cheviot’, Read more…

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St. Andrews Uniting Church c 1880’s & Site of Presbyterian Church c 1857 – Opposite 101 Tyers St, Stratford, VIC

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Gippsland Times – Excerpt – 5 Aug 1865   Formerly the ‘St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church’, the ‘St. Andrew’s Uniting Church’ has been reported to be built in the 1880’s when many of the original wooden buildings of Stratford were replaced by brick structures . . . When the Uniting Church was formed in 1977, the Stratford congregation chose the old ‘St. Andrew’s Read more…