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| name = San Remo
| name = San Remo
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| caption = Bridge connecting San Remo with the adjacent town of [[Newhaven, Victoria|Newhaven]]
| caption = Aerial panorama of San Remo
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| lga = Bass Coast Shire
| postcode = 3925
| postcode = 3925
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| est = 1870s
| pop = 1204
| pop = 1,700
| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2011}}
| pop_year = {{CensusAU|2021}}
| pop_footnotes = <ref name="abs">{{Census 2006 AUS | id = SSC26573 | name = San Remo (State Suburb) | accessdate = 2007-10-01 | quick = on}}</ref>
| pop_footnotes = <ref name="abs">{{Census 2021 AUS | id = SAL22229| name = San Remo | accessdate = 22 September 2022 | quick = on}}</ref>
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| stategov = [[Electoral district of Bass|Bass]]
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| fedgov = [[Division of Monash|Monash]]
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'''San Remo''' is a town in southern [[Victoria (Australia)|Victoria]], Australia in the [[Gippsland]] region. Formed as a [[fishing village]], its economy is now largely based on tourism. It is also notable as the town on the mainland end of the bridge to [[Phillip Island (Victoria)|Phillip Island]]. At the {{CensusAU|2006}}, San Remo had a population of 1204.
'''San Remo''' is a town in southern [[Victoria, Australia]], in the [[Gippsland]] region. Formed as a [[fishing village]], its economy is now largely based on tourism. It is also notable as the town on the mainland end of the [[Phillip Island Bridge]] to [[Phillip Island]]. At the {{CensusAU|2021}}, San Remo had a population of 1,700.


It is located at the western tip of the [[Anderson Peninsula (Victoria)|Anderson Peninsula]], 122&nbsp;km south-east of [[Melbourne]] via the South Gippsland Highway, near [[Kilcunda, Victoria|Kilcunda]] and opposite [[Newhaven, Victoria|Newhaven]] on Phillip Island.
It is located at the western tip of the [[Anderson Peninsula (Victoria)|Anderson Peninsula]], 122&nbsp;km south-east of [[Melbourne]] via the South Gippsland Highway, near [[Kilcunda]] and opposite [[Newhaven, Victoria|Newhaven]] on Phillip Island.


==History==
==History==
The area around what is now San Remo was occupied for many centuries by the [[Bunurong]] people of the Kulin nation. George Bass explored the coast and discovered the strait separating the mainland and Van Diemen's land, together with the bay he named Western Port.
The area around what is now San Remo was used for many centuries by the [[Bunurong]] people who occupied an area of the Mornington Peninsula, of the Kulin nation. George Bass explored the coast and discovered the strait separating the mainland and Van Diemen's land, together with the bay he named Western Port.


Sealers frequented the coast and Islands in the 1820s before Europeans settled the coast
Sealers frequented the coast and Islands in the 1820s before Europeans settled the coast.


Samuel Anderson a Scottish immigrant who in 1835 established the third permanent settlement in Victoria at Bass. Samuel had arrived in Hobart aboard the "Lang" in September 1830 and was employed as bookkeeper for Van Diemens Land Co at Circular Head Tasmania. In 1835 he left the company and sailed to Westernport, it has been suggested that the sloop "Rebecca" was purchased by Samuel and his partner/s.In 1837 his partner Robert Massie also left VDL Co and joined Samuel at Westernport where his skills as an engineer produced a tidal powered mill.Samuels Brothers Hugh and Thomas followed him to Bass and when land was released they bought over 2000 acres centred on the Anderson area today with their homestead "Netherwood" being built on the shores of Westernport.The Anderson brothers and their descendants featured prominently in the local municipal area. An early pioneer and explorer "Anderson Inlet" at Inverloch was named after Samuel Anderson. Descendents of the Anderson family remain around San Remo to this day.<ref>The Andersons of Westernport "Horton & Morris" 1983</ref>
[[Samuel Anderson (Australian settler)|Samuel Anderson]], a Scottish immigrant, in 1835 established the third permanent settlement in Victoria at Bass. Anderson had arrived in Hobart aboard the "Lang" in September 1830 and was employed as bookkeeper for Van Diemens Land Co at Circular Head Tasmania. In 1835 he left the company and sailed to Westernport, it has been suggested that the sloop "Rebecca" was purchased by Samuel and his partner/s.In 1837 his soon to be partner Robert Massie also left VDL Co and joined Samuel at Westernport. The partnership of Massie and Anderson floundered in the credit squeeze of 1842 and the partnership sold by auction all their assets to repay creditors. This appears to be the end of the partnership with Massie probably relocating to Melbourne by 1844 then meeting and marrying Eliza Armstrong in 1845 then departing to Taraville.Samuels brothers Hugh and Thomas followed him to Bass and when land was released they bought over 2000 acres centred on the Anderson area today with their homestead "Netherwood" being built on the shores of Westernport.The Anderson brothers and their descendants featured prominently in the local municipal area. [[Anderson Inlet]] at Inverloch was named after Samuel Anderson. Descendants of the Anderson family remain around San Remo to this day.<ref>The Andersons of Westernport "Horton & Morris" 1983</ref>


In 1797 [[George Bass]], a [[ship's doctor|naval surgeon]] and explorer, took a voyage in an open [[whaleboat]] to explore the coastline. It was later explored on foot in 1826 by William Hovell. Around 1840 a deepwater port was established at Griffiths Point in order to provide exports of [[Acacia|wattle]] bark, farm produce and cattle, and then later coal starting in the 1870s. A township grew around this port, and brought in tourists. In 1888 the township was named San Remo after the resort town in Italy. The Post Office opened on 14 August 1873 and was renamed San Remo in 1888.<ref name = "a">{{Citation
In 1797 [[George Bass]], a [[ship's doctor|naval surgeon]] and explorer, took a voyage in an open [[whaleboat]] to explore the coastline. It was later explored on foot in 1826 by William Hovell. Around 1840 a deepwater port was established at Griffiths Point in order to provide exports of [[Acacia|wattle]] bark, farm produce and cattle, and then later coal starting in the 1870s. A township grew around this port, and brought in tourists. In 1888 the township was named San Remo after the resort town in Italy. The Post Office opened on 14 August 1873 and was renamed San Remo in 1888.<ref name = "a">{{Citation | last = Phoenix Auctions History | title = Post Office List | url = http://www.phoenixauctions.com.au/cgi-bin/wsPhoenix.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&filter=*San*Remo* | access-date = 17 February 2021}}</ref>
| last = Premier Postal History | title = Post Office List | url = https://www.premierpostal.com/cgi-bin/wsProd.sh/Viewpocdwrapper.p?SortBy=VIC&country= | accessdate = 2008-04-11}}</ref>


Early in the 20th Century, commercial fishing of the [[King George whiting]] came to the area, the produce being sent to Melbourne markets via railway.
Early in the 20th Century, commercial fishing of the [[King George whiting]] came to the area, the produce being sent to Melbourne markets via railway.
Since 2006 San Remo has a [[tidal power]] test facility. Installed Nereus [[tidal turbine]]s dispatch power directly to national grid [http://www.atlantisresourcescorporation.com/projects/san-remo.html].
Since 2006 San Remo has a [[tidal power]] test facility. Installed Nereus [[tidal turbine]]s dispatch power directly to national grid [https://web.archive.org/web/20091124035203/http://www.atlantisresourcescorporation.com/projects/san-remo.html].
In 2008 a monument to those local professional fisherman lost at sea was erected. A cairn with the names of those lost at sea with a navigation light atop is a main feature.
In 2008 a monument to those local professional fisherman lost at sea was erected with funds provided by local businesses and Rotary. A cairn with the names of those lost at sea with a navigation light atop is a main feature. Today there is a fishing [[co-operative]] near the bridge that supplies good fresh fish, particularly the King George whiting for which the area is known.
Today there is a fishing [[co-operative]] near the bridge that supplies good fresh fish, particularly the King George whiting for which the area is known.


==Festivals and events==
==Festivals and events==

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The San Remo Channel Challenge is held in February and the San Remo Festival in March.
[[File:Feeding pelicans San Remo.jpg|thumb|Feeding the Pelicans at San Remo jetty]]
Kustom Nats in January.
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The San Remo Channel Challenge is held in February.
San Remo Fishing Festival, Blessing of the Fleet in September.
Blessing of the Bikes in October.

At 12 noon daily, the San Remo fisherman's co-operative feeds the [[pelican]]s at the jetty and gives a free public talk at the pier.<ref>{{cite web|title=San Remo Pelican Feeding|url=http://www.melbourneplaygrounds.com.au/melbourneplaygrounds-info.php?id=20424|publisher=Melbourne Playgrounds|accessdate=27 December 2017}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==References==
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{{Bass Coast Shire towns}}
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Latest revision as of 10:13, 6 September 2024

San Remo
Victoria
Aerial panorama of San Remo
San Remo is located in Bass Coast Shire
San Remo
San Remo
Coordinates38°31′0″S 145°22′0″E / 38.51667°S 145.36667°E / -38.51667; 145.36667
Population1,700 (2021 census)[1]
Established1870s
Postcode(s)3925
Location
LGA(s)Bass Coast Shire
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Monash

San Remo is a town in southern Victoria, Australia, in the Gippsland region. Formed as a fishing village, its economy is now largely based on tourism. It is also notable as the town on the mainland end of the Phillip Island Bridge to Phillip Island. At the 2021 census, San Remo had a population of 1,700.

It is located at the western tip of the Anderson Peninsula, 122 km south-east of Melbourne via the South Gippsland Highway, near Kilcunda and opposite Newhaven on Phillip Island.

History

[edit]

The area around what is now San Remo was used for many centuries by the Bunurong people who occupied an area of the Mornington Peninsula, of the Kulin nation. George Bass explored the coast and discovered the strait separating the mainland and Van Diemen's land, together with the bay he named Western Port.

Sealers frequented the coast and Islands in the 1820s before Europeans settled the coast.

Samuel Anderson, a Scottish immigrant, in 1835 established the third permanent settlement in Victoria at Bass. Anderson had arrived in Hobart aboard the "Lang" in September 1830 and was employed as bookkeeper for Van Diemens Land Co at Circular Head Tasmania. In 1835 he left the company and sailed to Westernport, it has been suggested that the sloop "Rebecca" was purchased by Samuel and his partner/s.In 1837 his soon to be partner Robert Massie also left VDL Co and joined Samuel at Westernport. The partnership of Massie and Anderson floundered in the credit squeeze of 1842 and the partnership sold by auction all their assets to repay creditors. This appears to be the end of the partnership with Massie probably relocating to Melbourne by 1844 then meeting and marrying Eliza Armstrong in 1845 then departing to Taraville.Samuels brothers Hugh and Thomas followed him to Bass and when land was released they bought over 2000 acres centred on the Anderson area today with their homestead "Netherwood" being built on the shores of Westernport.The Anderson brothers and their descendants featured prominently in the local municipal area. Anderson Inlet at Inverloch was named after Samuel Anderson. Descendants of the Anderson family remain around San Remo to this day.[2]

In 1797 George Bass, a naval surgeon and explorer, took a voyage in an open whaleboat to explore the coastline. It was later explored on foot in 1826 by William Hovell. Around 1840 a deepwater port was established at Griffiths Point in order to provide exports of wattle bark, farm produce and cattle, and then later coal starting in the 1870s. A township grew around this port, and brought in tourists. In 1888 the township was named San Remo after the resort town in Italy. The Post Office opened on 14 August 1873 and was renamed San Remo in 1888.[3]

Early in the 20th Century, commercial fishing of the King George whiting came to the area, the produce being sent to Melbourne markets via railway. Since 2006 San Remo has a tidal power test facility. Installed Nereus tidal turbines dispatch power directly to national grid [1]. In 2008 a monument to those local professional fisherman lost at sea was erected with funds provided by local businesses and Rotary. A cairn with the names of those lost at sea with a navigation light atop is a main feature. Today there is a fishing co-operative near the bridge that supplies good fresh fish, particularly the King George whiting for which the area is known.

Festivals and events

[edit]
Feeding the Pelicans at San Remo jetty

Kustom Nats in January. The San Remo Channel Challenge is held in February. San Remo Fishing Festival, Blessing of the Fleet in September. Blessing of the Bikes in October.

At 12 noon daily, the San Remo fisherman's co-operative feeds the pelicans at the jetty and gives a free public talk at the pier.[4]

See also

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "San Remo". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 22 September 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ The Andersons of Westernport "Horton & Morris" 1983
  3. ^ Phoenix Auctions History, Post Office List, retrieved 17 February 2021
  4. ^ "San Remo Pelican Feeding". Melbourne Playgrounds. Retrieved 27 December 2017.
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