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Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve

January 01, 1970

The Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve is located in Mount Eliza, Victoria, Australia and occupies approximately 27 hectares of land.[1] There are entrances to the reserve located on Allison Road, Canadian Bay Road, Two Bays Road and Station Street near the Moorooduc Railway Station.

Sign for Moorooduc Quarry in 2005.

History edit

Rock was quarried using explosives, loaded into dobbin carts and taken to a steam powered crusher. The resulting crushed stone was loaded into larger carts and transported to the Mornington railway line via a spur-line.

 
Mt Eliza Regional Park sign for Moorooduc Quarry in 2005.
  • 1887 - The Moorooduc quarry was established by David Munro.
  • 1888 - A spur-line was built from the quarry to the site which is now Moorooduc station to transport stone and ballast for the construction of a branch line between Baxter and Mornington.
  • 1923 - The Frankston - Hastings Shire Council purchased the site. Stone from the quarry continued to be used for ballasting railway lines and other uses including building, road construction and repairs to the Mornington Reservoir.
  • 1927 - Electricity was introduced and the steam powered crusher which used local timber for fuel was superseded by an electrical crusher.
  • 1932 - Stone from the quarry was used in the construction of stables and garden walls at Cruden Farm owned by Keith Murdoch, father of Rupert Murdoch.[2]
  • 1935 - The cartage of stone by rail was replaced with trucks.
  • 1950s - Stone from Moorooduc quarry featured in houses built in Gulls Way, designed by David Chancellor and W. Rex Patrick.[3]
  • 1961 - The quarry was closed due to flooding. Continuing to fill with water the quarry became a popular swimming spot.
  • 1973 - Frankston Council designated the area a flora and fauna reserve.
  • 1981 - Some scenes for the television mini-series I Can Jump Puddles were filmed at the site of the quarry.
  • 1986 - The movie Frog Dreaming was filmed at the site of the quarry.

After a period of neglect community interest transformed the site into a beautiful nature reserve, one of the best on the Mornington Peninsula.

Current status edit

The Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve is located within the boundaries of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve.[citation needed]

 
View from top of quarry in 2005.

There are several walking tracks throughout the reserve. One track encircles the high cliffs of the quarry and another the lake at the base of the cliffs. Following the path from Station Street will take you past ruins of an explosives store. Rock climbing and abseiling were quite popular in the reserve but is now strictly prohibited.

The Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve was submitted for listing on the Register of the National Estate prior to the closure of the register in 2007 but was rejected because it was "not of sufficient significance to warrant entry in the Register."[1]

Flora edit

Four species of eucalyptus and four species of acacia dominate the reserve. Most botanically significant is the diversity and abundance of indigenous native grasses and wildflowers. More than thirty species of orchids have been documented in the reserve. Several of these are classified as of state or regional significance.

Flora found in the reserve:

Fauna edit

At least 45 native species of birds have been recorded as breeding in the reserve and many other species visit to feed or rest. Waterbirds are often seen on the quarry lake. Several bat species have been recorded and infrequent sightings of koalas. The quarry lake and surrounding ponds and dams are home to small to microscopic aquatic creatures and various frogs.

Birds found in the reserve:[5]

Mammals found in the reserve:

Reptiles found in the reserve:

Environmental issues edit

Environmental weeds pose a serious threat to the survival of native flora and fauna in the reserve. Erosion is another issue of concern. Regeneration and revegetation works are slowly overcoming this problem.[1]

Pest plants found in the reserve:

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d "Moorooduc Quarry Reserve, Two Bays Rd, Mount Eliza, VIC, Australia- listing on the now-defunct Register of the National Estate (Place ID 5822)". Australian Heritage Database. Australian Government. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  2. ^ Prepared by Graeme Butler and Associates. . Archived from the original on 4 September 2007. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  3. ^ [1][permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "APII database extract: photo_class = 'a' and photo_no = '15768'". anbg.gov.au. Retrieved 30 August 2014.
  5. ^ [2][permanent dead link]

External links edit

  • Coastal Arts - Includes architecture featuring quarry stone[permanent dead link]
  • Mornington Railway Preservation Society
  • BAYBOCA - Moorooduc Quarry Birdlists[permanent dead link]
  • Mornington Peninsula Tourism Official Website

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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2019 Learn how and when to remove this message The Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve is located in Mount Eliza Victoria Australia and occupies approximately 27 hectares of land 1 There are entrances to the reserve located on Allison Road Canadian Bay Road Two Bays Road and Station Street near the Moorooduc Railway Station Sign for Moorooduc Quarry in 2005 Contents 1 History 2 Current status 3 Flora 4 Fauna 5 Environmental issues 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory editRock was quarried using explosives loaded into dobbin carts and taken to a steam powered crusher The resulting crushed stone was loaded into larger carts and transported to the Mornington railway line via a spur line nbsp Mt Eliza Regional Park sign for Moorooduc Quarry in 2005 1887 The Moorooduc quarry was established by David Munro 1888 A spur line was built from the quarry to the site which is now Moorooduc station to transport stone and ballast for the construction of a branch line between Baxter and Mornington 1923 The Frankston Hastings Shire Council purchased the site Stone from the quarry continued to be used for ballasting railway lines and other uses including building road construction and repairs to the Mornington Reservoir 1927 Electricity was introduced and the steam powered crusher which used local timber for fuel was superseded by an electrical crusher 1932 Stone from the quarry was used in the construction of stables and garden walls at Cruden Farm owned by Keith Murdoch father of Rupert Murdoch 2 1935 The cartage of stone by rail was replaced with trucks 1950s Stone from Moorooduc quarry featured in houses built in Gulls Way designed by David Chancellor and W Rex Patrick 3 1961 The quarry was closed due to flooding Continuing to fill with water the quarry became a popular swimming spot 1973 Frankston Council designated the area a flora and fauna reserve 1981 Some scenes for the television mini series I Can Jump Puddles were filmed at the site of the quarry 1986 The movie Frog Dreaming was filmed at the site of the quarry After a period of neglect community interest transformed the site into a beautiful nature reserve one of the best on the Mornington Peninsula Current status editThe Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve is located within the boundaries of the Mornington Peninsula and Western Port Biosphere Reserve citation needed nbsp View from top of quarry in 2005 There are several walking tracks throughout the reserve One track encircles the high cliffs of the quarry and another the lake at the base of the cliffs Following the path from Station Street will take you past ruins of an explosives store Rock climbing and abseiling were quite popular in the reserve but is now strictly prohibited The Moorooduc Quarry Flora and Fauna Reserve was submitted for listing on the Register of the National Estate prior to the closure of the register in 2007 but was rejected because it was not of sufficient significance to warrant entry in the Register 1 Flora editFour species of eucalyptus and four species of acacia dominate the reserve Most botanically significant is the diversity and abundance of indigenous native grasses and wildflowers More than thirty species of orchids have been documented in the reserve Several of these are classified as of state or regional significance Flora found in the reserve Acacia Australian indigo Indigofera australis 4 Bracken Eucalyptus Maidenhair fern Orchids Manna gum 1 Cherry ballart She oakFauna editAt least 45 native species of birds have been recorded as breeding in the reserve and many other species visit to feed or rest Waterbirds are often seen on the quarry lake Several bat species have been recorded and infrequent sightings of koalas The quarry lake and surrounding ponds and dams are home to small to microscopic aquatic creatures and various frogs Birds found in the reserve 5 Australasian grebeTachybaptus novaehollandiae Australian magpieGymnorhina tibicen Australian pelicanPelecanus conspicillatus Australian white ibis Threskiornis molucca Australian wood duck Chenonetta jubata Bell minerManorina melanophrys Black faced cuckooshrike Coracina novaehollandiae Brown falcon Falco berigora Brown goshawk Accipter fasciatus Brown thornbill Acanthiza pusilla Clamorous reed warbler Acrocephalus stentoreus Common blackbird Turdus merula Common bronzewing Phaps chalcoptera Common myna Acridotheres tristis Common starling Sturnus vulgaris Crested pigeon Ocyphaps lophotes Crested shrike tit Falcunculus frontatus Crimson rosella Platycercus elegans Dusky moorhen Gallinula tenebrosa Dusky woodswallow Artamus cyanopterus Eastern rosella Platycercus eximius Eastern spinebill Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris Eastern yellow robin Eopsaltria australis Eurasian coot Fulica atra European goldfinch Carduelis carduelis Fan tailed cuckoo Cacomantis pyrrhophanus Galah Cacatua roseicapilla Golden whistler Pachycephala pectoralis Grey butcherbird Craticus torquatus Grey currawong Strepera versicolor Grey fantail Rhipidura fuliginosa Grey shrike thrush Colluricincla harmonica Hardhead Aythya australis Hoary headed grebe Poliocephalus poliocephalus Horsfield s bronze cuckoo Chrysococcyx basalis House sparrow Passer domesticus Laughing kookaburra Dacelo novaeguineae Little pied cormorant Phalacrocorax melanoleucos Little raven Corvus mellori Little wattlebird Anthochaera chrysoptera Magpie lark Grallina cyanoleuca Mallard Anas platyrhynchos Mistletoebird Dicaeum hirundinaceum New Holland honeyeater Phylidonyris novaehollandiae Noisy miner Manorina melanocephala Olive backed oriole Oriolus sagittatus Pacific black duck Anas superciliosa Pacific gull Larus pacificus Pallid cuckoo Culculus pallidus Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus Purple swamphen Porphyrio porphyrio Rainbow lorikeet Trichoglossus haematodus Red wattlebird Anthochaera carunculata Red browed finch Neochmia temporalis Richard s pipit Anthus novaeseelandiae Rock dove Columba livia Rufous fantail Rhipidura rufifrons Rufous whistler Pachycephala rufiventris Satin flycatcher Myiagra cyanoleuca Shining bronze cuckoo Chrysococcyx lucidus Silver gull Larus novaehollandiae Silvereye Zosterops lateralis Skylark Alauda arvensis Spotted pardalote Pardalotus punctatus Spotted turtle dove Streptopelia chinensis Straw necked ibis Threskiornis spinicollis Striated pardalote Pardalotus striatus Striated thornbill Acanthiza lineata Sulphur crested cockatoo Cacatua galerita Superb fairywren Malurus cyaneus Tawny frogmouth Podargus strigoides Varied sittella Daphoenositta chrysoptera Welcome swallow Hirundo neoxena Whistling kite Haliastur sphenurus White browed scrubwren Sericornis frontalis White eared honeyeater Lichenostomus leucotis White faced heron Egretta novaehollandiae White naped honeyeater Melithreptus lunatus White plumed honeyeater Lichenostomus penicillatus Willie wagtail Rhipidura leucophrys Yellow faced honeyeater Lichenostomus chrysops Mammals found in the reserve Brushtail possum Echidna Ringtail possum Reptiles found in the reserve Blue tongued lizard Eastern snake necked turtle Chelodina longicollisEnvironmental issues editEnvironmental weeds pose a serious threat to the survival of native flora and fauna in the reserve Erosion is another issue of concern Regeneration and revegetation works are slowly overcoming this problem 1 Pest plants found in the reserve Boneseed Chrysanthemoides monilifera Blackberries DandelionsSee also editFrog Dreaming Moorooduc Moorooduc Station Mornington Mornington Peninsula Mornington Railway Mount ElizaReferences edit a b c d Moorooduc Quarry Reserve Two Bays Rd Mount Eliza VIC Australia listing on the now defunct Register of the National Estate Place ID 5822 Australian Heritage Database Australian Government Retrieved 24 January 2019 Prepared by Graeme Butler and Associates Cruden Farm Stage 2 Frankston City East Heritage Study 1997 Volume 3 Archived from the original on 4 September 2007 Retrieved 30 August 2014 1 permanent dead link APII database extract photo class a and photo no 15768 anbg gov au Retrieved 30 August 2014 2 permanent dead link External links editA Priceless Flora amp Fauna Reserve Mount Eliza Association for Environmental Care Photo of the Moorooduc Quarry Lake amp Map Photo of the Ruins of an explosives store at Moorooduc Quarry amp Map Photo of Moorooduc Quarry taken in 1935 Coastal Arts Includes architecture featuring quarry stone permanent dead link Mornington Railway Preservation Society BAYBOCA Moorooduc Quarry Birdlists permanent dead link Mornington Peninsula Tourism Official Website Friends of Mount Eliza Regional Park Cruden Farm 38 12 16 73 S 145 06 34 75 E 38 2046472 S 145 1096528 E 38 2046472 145 1096528 Retrieved from 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