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

A photo taken by Muzza from McCrae at the location Mount Martha with coordinates [-38.255731, 145.033471]. Additionally, you might be interested in finding other photos captured by different users near Mount Martha. Both sets of images could provide a richer perspective of the area and showcase various moments in time.

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 by Muzza from McCrae
Near Photos

Near Photos of Mount Martha at [-38.255731, 145.033471]

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 by Muzza from McCrae
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 by Muzza from McCrae
Mornington Cemetery (2014). The history of pioneers buried here is available on: http://www.morningtoncemetery.com/ by Muzza from McCrae
Henry (Harry) Coxhell [1893-1963]. Joined the Australian Imperial Force in 1918 by Muzza from McCrae
Parkinson Wilson [1825-74], Professor of Mathematics at Melbourne University, and builder of Mornington's first and only Observatory by Muzza from McCrae
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 by Muzza from McCrae
James Noble [1851-1922] - former storekeeper in Main St, Mornington by Muzza from McCrae
George Melbourne Griffeth [1887-1931]. Former Mornington Shire President and Managing Director of the Two Bays Nursery by Muzza from McCrae
William Irvine [1827-1901] - former Mornington Shire President [1874] by Muzza from McCrae
Muzza from McCrae's Other Photos

Other photos taken by Muzza from McCrae

The Bomber Shop (July 2009). The Essendon Football Club was established in 1897 and this became their home ground in 1921. Their last official VFL game was played here in 1990 by Muzza from McCrae
Built for James Kennedy in the late 1880s, it is said to have housed the management staff of the Telegraph Station. It is now a private residence (2010) by Muzza from McCrae
Fleece and Spindle (2010) - formerly a Post Office and Store, now derelict by Muzza from McCrae
Flinders Licensed Post Office (2009) - opened on 7 March 1863 by Muzza from McCrae
St George's Anglican Church (2011). When the Red Hill State School closed, the Church purchased the building, altered it and dedicated it as St George's Church of England in 1955. by Muzza from McCrae
Marker Four 'The French In Bass Strait, 1802' (2010) - part of the Mornington Peninsula Coastal Trail by Muzza from McCrae