Beaumaris Landmark Mural

This mural is a montage representing aspects of Beaumaris and the foreshore around Rickett’s Point, some of which are unique to the area.

Rickett’s Point marine and bird life are highlighted by the Weedy Sea Dragon, Pelican and Black Swans.

Beaumaris is world renowned for its fossils. They are represented here by the teeth of extinct sharks.

Our indigenous heritage is recognised through the shell midden and the ancient foreshore well. The two flowers are the yellow damn daisy and kangaroo crab apple. These are said to have been worn in the hair of Bunurong women. The prominent flora in the mural is the banksia, which were also used to make paint brushes.

Landmarks include the Sea Baths, destroyed in a storm in 1934; Keefer’s Boat Shed, destroyed by fire in 1984; Hutchinson’s Bathing Box, destroyed by bush fire in 1944; and the Great Southern Hotel (renamed the Beaumaris Hotel) which has dominated the cliffs since 1889, now remodelled as apartments.

Sails adorn the cliffside to represent the yachting community.

You cannot fail to notice Clarice Beckett (1887-1934), renowned local artist at work painting Beaumaris scenery and representing the areas art heritage.

The mural was conceived, commissioned and managed by Neighbourhood Watch 3193.