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Mount Martha, Victoria

December 14, 2023

Mount Martha is a suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 50 kilometres (31 mi) south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area. Mount Martha recorded a population of 19,746 at the 2021 census.[1]

Mount Martha
Melbourne, Victoria
Esplanade road into Mount Martha
Mount Martha
Coordinates38°16′01″S 145°01′05″E / 38.267°S 145.018°E / -38.267; 145.018
Population19,846 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density1,154/km2 (2,988/sq mi)
Postcode(s)3934
Area17.2 km2 (6.6 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s)Shire of Mornington Peninsula
State electorate(s)Mornington, Nepean
Federal division(s)Flinders
Mount Martha Beach
Mount Martha Beach

Mount Martha is located on the south-eastern shores of Port Phillip and offers a bathing beach. A boardwalk winds its way for more than 5 kilometres (3 mi) along the Balcombe Creek, its North beach mouth to the Briars Historic Park. The suburb's highest point bears the area's name and reaches 160 metres (520 ft). The peak was named in 1836 after Captain William Hobson's mother, Martha Jones.[2]

It marks the start of the Selwyn fault, a geological formation which runs to the eastern Dandenong Ranges.

History edit

Mount Martha has its roots dating back to the 1840s when the township's major role was that of farming. The Briars Homestead in the town's east was constructed from 1848 to 1851 and was used by Alexander Balcombe until 1876 as he farmed the land surrounding it and tended to 100 acres (0.40 km2) of vineyards. The homestead was named after the lodging of the same name in Saint Helena.[3] Dame Mabel Brookes collected Napoleonic memorabilia which was also donated to the Mornington Peninsula shire; some is on display at the house.[4][5]

In 1890, the Martha Hotel, designed by architects Tappin, Gilbert and Dennehy was constructed in a Federation Queen Anne style. Today, the building now known as Mt. Martha House serves as a community centre and is Victorian Heritage listed. As the population grew, Mount Martha Post Office opened around 1902.[6]

During the Second World War, Mount Martha's Balcombe Creek camp hosted the United States Marine Corps's 1st Marine Division in late 1942 following their involvement in the Battle of Guadalcanal.[7] After the conclusion of the war, it was progressively relocated or demolished until 1999. The area is now known as Balcombe Estuary and has barbecue facilities (including an open fireplace) as well as a children's play area in the west, and residential allocations were made in the east. Also during the Second World War, Mount Martha House had extensive use by the military and functioned as a Women's Royal Australian Army Corps (WRAAC) barracks up until 1978.

In 1978, a water treatment plant was constructed in the town's east. It services the nearby suburbs of Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, Somerville, Pearcedale and Baxter, and provides treated water to local vineyards, a tree plantation and lawns.

 
View Looking South towards Mount Martha Beach

Present day edit

More recently from the 1990s to the present the Mount Martha area has experienced significant population growth particularly in the south with the Martha Cove marina development as well as east towards the Moorooduc Highway. This has led to the area being incredibly crowded in Summer, with little or no areas to park.

Mount Martha is home to a volunteer CFA fire brigade responding on average to 180 calls a year for assistance from the community. Incidents range from grass and scrub fires, motor vehicle accidents, to house fires.

Martha Cove, a large inland harbour and residential development in Safety Beach, was named after its location in the cove at the foot of Mount Martha. The project, which began in 2004, was initially heavily protested by residents. After experiencing considerable financial difficulties, Martha Cove recovered and became a thriving residential community.[8][9][10]

Transport edit

Peninsula Link and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway are both major arterial routes to both Mount Martha and the Mornington Peninsula, from Melbourne (via the EastLink tollway).

Sport edit

Mount Martha volunteer Surf Lifesaving Club holds the popular annual Mount Martha Australia Day Swim, the "MMAD Swim". Golfers play at the course of the Mount Martha Golf Club on Forest Drive.[11] Mount Martha is also home to public tennis courts, four football ovals and numerous grass reserves.

Mornington Peninsula Pony Club provides dressage, show jumping and cross-country facilities for young equestrian enthusiasts. The club is affiliated with the Pony Club Association of Victoria.

Notable people edit

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mount Martha (Suburbs and Localities)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 12 July 2022.  
  2. ^ "Victorian Historical Journal" (PDF). Retrieved 19 March 2020.
  3. ^ Thomson, Kathleen. "Balcombe, Alexander Beatson (1811–1877)". 'Balcombe, Alexander Beatson (1811–1877)' in Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University.
  4. ^ I. Hackett (2006) Balcombe Family and "The Briars"Park, Mt Martha, Victoria tourist pamphlet published by Mornington Peninsula Shire.
  5. ^ "About The Briars". Retrieved 25 September 2017.
  6. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 14 March 2021
  7. ^ Bissett, Mark (22 January 2015). "Race Around The Barracks: Balcombe Army Camp: Davison "Little Alfa"". primotipo.com. Retrieved 24 April 2016.
  8. ^ Allen, Elizabeth. . Mornington-peninsula-leader.whereilive.com.au. Archived from the original on 1 March 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  9. ^ Tatman, Christian. . Mornington-peninsula-leader.whereilive.com.au. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
  10. ^ "Hidden Harbour Marina". Core Projects. 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2015. After much dedication, we converted Martha Cove from a floundering project into a raging success.
  11. ^ Golf Select, Mount Martha, retrieved 11 May 2009
  12. ^ "Lovin' Life on the Peninsula by Andrea Kellett and Liz Rogers". Mornington Peninsula Magazine. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  13. ^ "George Calombaris's restaurant group CEO lists in Mt Martha - realestate.com.au". realestate.com.au. Retrieved 22 January 2019.
  14. ^ Landy, Samantha (28 November 2018). "Sports broadcaster Drew Morphett’s Mt Martha beach house for sale". News.com.au. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  • Visitor.com.au
  • Australia at war
  • Images of Frankston & Mornington Peninsula, Alexandra & Barry Stevens, Gippstar International, Yallorn North, Victoria - ISBN 0-646-42852-7(p70- 72)

External links edit

  • Mount Martha Fire Brigade

December 14, 2023
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Mount Martha is a suburb on the Mornington Peninsula in Melbourne Victoria Australia 50 kilometres 31 mi south east of Melbourne s Central Business District located within the Shire of Mornington Peninsula local government area Mount Martha recorded a population of 19 746 at the 2021 census 1 Mount Martha Melbourne VictoriaEsplanade road into Mount MarthaMount MarthaCoordinates38 16 01 S 145 01 05 E 38 267 S 145 018 E 38 267 145 018Population19 846 2021 census 1 Density1 154 km2 2 988 sq mi Postcode s 3934Area17 2 km2 6 6 sq mi Location68 km 42 mi from Melbourne18 km 11 mi from FrankstonLGA s Shire of Mornington PeninsulaState electorate s Mornington NepeanFederal division s FlindersSuburbs around Mount Martha Port Phillip Mornington MoorooducPort Phillip Mount Martha TuerongPort Phillip Safety Beach DromanaMount Martha BeachMount Martha BeachMount Martha is located on the south eastern shores of Port Phillip and offers a bathing beach A boardwalk winds its way for more than 5 kilometres 3 mi along the Balcombe Creek its North beach mouth to the Briars Historic Park The suburb s highest point bears the area s name and reaches 160 metres 520 ft The peak was named in 1836 after Captain William Hobson s mother Martha Jones 2 It marks the start of the Selwyn fault a geological formation which runs to the eastern Dandenong Ranges Contents 1 History 2 Present day 3 Transport 4 Sport 5 Notable people 6 See also 7 References 8 External linksHistory editMount Martha has its roots dating back to the 1840s when the township s major role was that of farming The Briars Homestead in the town s east was constructed from 1848 to 1851 and was used by Alexander Balcombe until 1876 as he farmed the land surrounding it and tended to 100 acres 0 40 km2 of vineyards The homestead was named after the lodging of the same name in Saint Helena 3 Dame Mabel Brookes collected Napoleonic memorabilia which was also donated to the Mornington Peninsula shire some is on display at the house 4 5 In 1890 the Martha Hotel designed by architects Tappin Gilbert and Dennehy was constructed in a Federation Queen Anne style Today the building now known as Mt Martha House serves as a community centre and is Victorian Heritage listed As the population grew Mount Martha Post Office opened around 1902 6 During the Second World War Mount Martha s Balcombe Creek camp hosted the United States Marine Corps s 1st Marine Division in late 1942 following their involvement in the Battle of Guadalcanal 7 After the conclusion of the war it was progressively relocated or demolished until 1999 The area is now known as Balcombe Estuary and has barbecue facilities including an open fireplace as well as a children s play area in the west and residential allocations were made in the east Also during the Second World War Mount Martha House had extensive use by the military and functioned as a Women s Royal Australian Army Corps WRAAC barracks up until 1978 In 1978 a water treatment plant was constructed in the town s east It services the nearby suburbs of Mornington Mount Eliza Mount Martha Somerville Pearcedale and Baxter and provides treated water to local vineyards a tree plantation and lawns nbsp View Looking South towards Mount Martha BeachPresent day editMore recently from the 1990s to the present the Mount Martha area has experienced significant population growth particularly in the south with the Martha Cove marina development as well as east towards the Moorooduc Highway This has led to the area being incredibly crowded in Summer with little or no areas to park Mount Martha is home to a volunteer CFA fire brigade responding on average to 180 calls a year for assistance from the community Incidents range from grass and scrub fires motor vehicle accidents to house fires Martha Cove a large inland harbour and residential development in Safety Beach was named after its location in the cove at the foot of Mount Martha The project which began in 2004 was initially heavily protested by residents After experiencing considerable financial difficulties Martha Cove recovered and became a thriving residential community 8 9 10 Transport editPeninsula Link and the Mornington Peninsula Freeway are both major arterial routes to both Mount Martha and the Mornington Peninsula from Melbourne via the EastLink tollway Sport editMount Martha volunteer Surf Lifesaving Club holds the popular annual Mount Martha Australia Day Swim the MMAD Swim Golfers play at the course of the Mount Martha Golf Club on Forest Drive 11 Mount Martha is also home to public tennis courts four football ovals and numerous grass reserves Mornington Peninsula Pony Club provides dressage show jumping and cross country facilities for young equestrian enthusiasts The club is affiliated with the Pony Club Association of Victoria Notable people editLiz Egan 12 George Calombaris 13 Drew Morphett 14 Tones and I Mary Sophia AlstonSee also editShire of Mornington Mount Martha was previously within this former local government area References edit a b Australian Bureau of Statistics 28 June 2022 Mount Martha Suburbs and Localities 2021 Census QuickStats Retrieved 12 July 2022 nbsp Victorian Historical Journal PDF Retrieved 19 March 2020 Thomson Kathleen Balcombe Alexander Beatson 1811 1877 Balcombe Alexander Beatson 1811 1877 in Australian Dictionary of Biography Canberra National Centre of Biography Australian National University I Hackett 2006 Balcombe Family and The Briars Park Mt Martha Victoria tourist pamphlet published by Mornington Peninsula Shire About The Briars Retrieved 25 September 2017 Phoenix Auctions History Post Office List retrieved 14 March 2021 Bissett Mark 22 January 2015 Race Around The Barracks Balcombe Army Camp Davison Little Alfa primotipo com Retrieved 24 April 2016 Allen Elizabeth Stormclouds over Martha Cove Business News Mornington Peninsula Leader Mornington peninsula leader whereilive com au Archived from the original on 1 March 2012 Retrieved 17 October 2012 Tatman Christian Martha Cove investors feel the heat Business News Mornington Peninsula Leader Mornington peninsula leader whereilive com au Archived from the original on 20 July 2012 Retrieved 17 October 2012 Hidden Harbour Marina Core Projects 2014 Retrieved 22 October 2015 After much dedication we converted Martha Cove from a floundering project into a raging success Golf Select Mount Martha retrieved 11 May 2009 Lovin Life on the Peninsula by Andrea Kellett and Liz Rogers Mornington Peninsula Magazine Retrieved 22 January 2019 George Calombaris s restaurant group CEO lists in Mt Martha realestate com au realestate com au Retrieved 22 January 2019 Landy Samantha 28 November 2018 Sports broadcaster Drew Morphetta s Mt Martha beach house for sale News com au Retrieved 23 January 2019 Visitor com au Australia at war Shire Information Website for Mount Martha South East Water History of Mt Martha House Images of Frankston amp Mornington Peninsula Alexandra amp Barry Stevens Gippstar International Yallorn North Victoria ISBN 0 646 42852 7 p70 72 External links editMount Martha Fire Brigade Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mount Martha Victoria amp oldid 1183246629, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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