... Century to the mid-twentieth century, during which the phenomenon of the private motor car emerged. The impact of this technological change was immense, in particular on holiday-making and holiday-related industries. Once popular modes of holiday transport...Holiday-making became popular in the late 19th Century. People would travel by paddle steamer to Dromana pier. ...
Stories of a time in history when holidaying was a grand pastime, and when special and unique places in Victoria began to be appreciated, celebrated and shared in that iconic mode of communication: the picture postcard.
Inspired by postcards in their collections, eight historical societies developed themes to explore the history of the Mornington Peninsula.
This story is based on a touring exhibition which was initiated by the Mornington Peninsula Local History Network and the Mornington Peninsula Shire.
