Port Fairy

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Although there is conjecture as to the exact date of the naming of Port Fairy, it is agreed that Captain James Wishart named the area after his cutter 'The Fairy'. It is believed that as early as 1810, but more likely 1827-28, Wishart and two seamen named the unsettled area when sailing up the Moyne River in search of fresh water. FROM: Port Fairy History During the 1830s some of the seamen, such as Griffiths, Charles Mills and Alexander Campbell began to settle the land. It was during the 1840s that Port Fairy began to flourish as a town. James Atkinson had obtained, sight unseen, the "Belfast" Special Survey from the Crown in 1843 and proceeded to lay out a town in that name. Although the town was known as Belfast, the port retained it's original name. In the mid-to-late 19th century, Belfast was one of Australia's largest ports, catering to the whaling industry. In 1887 the town was renamed Port Fairy as a result of an Act of Parliament. FROM: Wikipaedia IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth. TAKEN: June 2015

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Port Fairy is a historic fishing town located on Victoria's far south-west coast on the Moyne river, between Portland and Warnambool. The area attracted many sealers, whalers and seamen during the early part of the nineteenth century. A whaling station was established on the island at the river mouth by Penny and Reiby and in 1835 it was purchased by John Griffiths. The island now bears his name. (Image Taken June 2015) Image By: Hazel Hogarth

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A walk down to the local port, one of the busiest fishing ports in Victoria, and you can watch as the fishermen unload their catch of crayfish and abalone. The main focal point of Port Fairy is the Moyne River as it approaches the coast. The Fishermans Wharf area along the river is lined with boats and fishing craft, and good views of river activity can be enjoyed from the footbridge over the Moyne. (Image Taken June 2015) Image By: Hazel Hogarth

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Port Fairy board-walk after rain. The walk is a longish one with boats beside most of the way. Port Fairy is a busy and important fishing port for Victoria. (Image Taken June 2015) Image By: Hazel Hogarth

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When walking around Fisherman's Wharf you can see the boats unloading their catches of crayfish and abalone. Peter loves everything to do with fishing, boating and water. (Image Taken June 2015) Image By: Hazel Hogarth

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One of the working fishing boats tied up at the wharf at Port Fairy. (Image Taken June 2015) Image By: Hazel Hogarth

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Modern fishing boat equipment not available on the original fishing boats used in this area. (Image Taken June 2015) IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

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Inside one of the fishing boats at Port Fairy. Back in 1850, the Wharf area in Port Fairy was one of the busiest locales in the community. The Wharf was previously a central departure point in the state of Victoria for ships loaded up with wool, gold and wheat exports bound for Britain. Today, it is still busy around the wharf with luxury yachts and weathered boats sitting in rows down the marina. (Image Taken June 2015) IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

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There are fishing boats everywhere at Port Fairy. This is a detail of the front (bow) of one of them. Port Fairy is located 290 km west of Melbourne on the eastern headland of Portland Bay. It was inhabited by the Knarn Kolak Aborigines long before the arrival of Europeans. They lived a simple life beside the sea and their middens testify to the success of their fishing. (Traveller AU) (Image Taken June 2015) IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

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One of the fishing nets on a boat at Port Fairy. Port Fairy is a historic fishing town located on Victoria's far south-west coast on the Moyne river, between Portland and Warnambool. (Travel Victoria) (Image Taken June 2015) IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

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There is plenty of rope on every boat at Port Fairy. This is on a fishing boat moored beside the boardwalk. (Image Taken June 2015) Image By: Hazel Hogarth

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The bow of one of the fishing boats moored at Port Fairy. Established as a whaling and sealing station in 1833, Port Fairy has retained its historic 19th-century maritime charm. Here it's all about heritage bluestone and sandstone buildings, whitewashed cottages, colourful fishing boats and wide, tree-lined streets. (Lonely Planet) ( Image Taken June 2015) IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

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Inside the cabin on one of the fishing boats. (Image Taken June 2015 IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

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Modern equipment on the newer fishing boats. This ensures the safety of the newer boats. Port Fairy is on the ship wreck coast, and many boats came to their end around this area in the early days. (Image taken June 2015) IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

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Bowsprit on a yacht. Mixed among the fishing boats is the occasional yacht. Port Fairy is known for its many different water sports. (Image Taken June 2015) IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

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Reflections on the river beside the boardwalk. (Image taken June 2015) IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

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A Lasting Tribute to members of the crew of S.S. Casino who lost their lives when the vessel, which rendered 50 years yeoman service to Port Fairy, was wrecked at Apollo Bay, on the 10th July 1932. (Image Taken June 2015. IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth

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28 Gipps St Port Fairy. c1861. HM Customs Office. Now privately owned, this stone building was the Customs House when Port Fairy was a port of entry into the colony. Customs duties were a major item of Victoria's revenue. The wreck bell, now on the Casino memorial, hung in front of this building, and was rung to rouse the lifeboat crew when a shipwreck occurred. (Historic Buildings of Port Fairy - by the Port Fairy Historical Society) (Image Taken June 2015) IMAGE BY: Hazel Hogarth