Historical information

Proposal for "Fussy"s Beach"in honour of Peter Fussell, formerly South Melbourne engineer, soundly rejected.

1. Although Peter was involved in designs for this area of foreshore as an engineer for COPP, he was unknown in Port

2. Not customary to name beaches after people

3. "Fussy" was only certain officer's nickname for Peter and was also seen to lack dignity

Physical description

Public notice placed in Emerald Hill Times, March 2002, proposing "Sandridge Beach" be renamed "Fussy's Beach"in honour of former city engineer peter Fussell, who was ill.