Benjamin Benton [1839-1921] brought his family to Australia aboard the “Elizabeth” and settled in the Mornington area. He was a bullock driver and Benton's Rd is named after him

Benjamin Benton [1839-1921] brought his family to Australia aboard the “Elizabeth” and settled in the Mornington area. He was a bullock driver and Benton's Rd is named after him

Mornington Cemetery (2014). The history of pioneers buried here is available on: http://www.morningtoncemetery.com/ — Mornington Cemetery …

Downward Family - an influential Mornington family. Alfred Downward was the MLA for Mornington from 1894 to 1929 — Downward Family - an…

George Melbourne Griffeth [1887-1931]. Former Mornington Shire President and Managing Director of the Two Bays Nursery — George Melbourne Gri…

Originally the Moorooduc Cemetery [est. late 1850s], 18 acres was reserved in 1855 as an adjunct to the old Osborne (now Mt Martha) township. It later became known as the Mornington Cemetery — Originally the Mooro…

William Hirons [1820-72] started the brickworks behind the Grand Hotel. He had migrated from the UK, with Mary and the children following in 1853 — William Hirons [1820…

Henry (Harry) Coxhell [1893-1963]. Joined the Australian Imperial Force in 1918 — Henry (Harry) Coxhel…

Parkinson Wilson [1825-74], Professor of Mathematics at Melbourne University, and builder of Mornington's first and only Observatory — Parkinson Wilson [18…

Archibald Cook, owner of the Victoria Ferry Service on the Yarra River, built the Mornington house 'Morven' (now Morven Manor) in 1888. He died in 1895 — Archibald Cook, owne…

James Noble [1851-1922] - former storekeeper in Main St, Mornington — James Noble [1851-19…

Alfred Bates - died on Easter Day 1917. He is believed to be the first person to die as the result of a car accident on the Mornington Peninsula — Alfred Bates - died …

Historical Church of England section at the Mornington Cemetery (2009). This dates back to the mid 1880's — Historical Church of…

William Irvine [1827-1901] - former Mornington Shire President [1874] — William Irvine [1827…

Leslie Moorhead, OBE [1906-1983]. A local historian who wrote many books on the history of the Mornington Peninsula — Leslie Moorhead, OBE…

Samuel Close Craigie Road Brett Mews Morlyn Drive Darinda Court