BHS CollectionBlack and white pencil sketch signed G. Harris 1942. The sketch is of a typical Australian bush scene, in the background 4 trees, in the middle 3 sheep grazing a tree log and tree stump at the front. On the back the inscription in black pen ''to Phillip Ellison given to him by the artist George Harris Esq. Axedale 1959''. Also on the back along the side 'reframed Hong Kong 1/2013'. The dimension of the sketch is 22x15 cm. without the frame.George Harrisartwork, print, landscape

James Massey Herbert was born in 1891 and died in 1971. He was the son of Lancelot Herbert and Martha Rawling. He was married to Alma Young and his sons were Graham and Eric Herbert. ( info. from John Phillips) This certificate was a letter of introduction to be used when James Massey Herbert travelled overseas.The Herbert family is/was a prominent Orbost family. They were some of the early settlers in the district. This document reflects an era when oversea travel by Australians was just becoming more regulated and under bureaucratic control.A white paper "Certificate of Credential" for Mr James Massey Herbert. It is in black text with The coat of arms of the United Kingdom at the top. It has been signed by the premier of Victoria.Signed by the premier of Victoria, Harry Sutherland Lawson.certificate-credential herbert-james-massey

This towel is a souvenir of the Centenary of Victoria celebrated in 1934. It marks the centenary of the officially-recognized first permanent European settlement at Portland with the arrival of the Henty families in 1834 in Victoria (then known as the colony of Port Phillip). European settlement occurred at Melbourne in the following year. This towel is one of many souvenir items produced in 1934.This towel is of minor interest as a memento of the centenary of Victoria. It is a comparatively rare souvenir of that event as towels such as this would have been used and most would not have survived for nearly 90 years.This is a white cotton towel with a white fringe at both ends. There is a red strip down the centre of the back of the towel with red lettering in this strip down the front of the towel.The maker's name is stitched into one corner.Centenary 1934 Osmancentenary of victoria

George Burnett Barton (1836-1901), lawyer, journalist and historian, was born on 9 December 1836 in Sydney. He practised journalism rather than law for which he had qualified in 1860. This is Volume 1 and covers the proposals for colonising New South Wales, the transportation and the early years of Governor Phillip.This is a detailed history of New South Wales compiled from original records and is a very useful research tool.A hard cover 625 pp book with a dark brown cover. On the spine the text is gold. It is titled, "History of New South Wales from the Records, Volume 1". It contains illustrations, facsimiles, maps, portraits and detailed historic information.Vol 1 1783-1789 Bartonnew-south-wales-history convict-settlement phillip-arthur barton-george-burnett

The Port Phillip Farmers Society was instituted in 1848. It was reported by the Ballarat Agricultural Society in 1859 that flax was grown in the Ballarat district. Flax was sown at Brown Hill on 04 October 1858, the seed saved, and the flax beetled on 28 February 1859. The exhibitor was T. MCKenna who was the first flax produced in the colony. 'Sample of Flax Plant First Prize Awarded to Mr T. McKenna 1857"port phillip farmers society

Leo Cartwright, Neil Tabrah, Eric Lee, Trevor Niklaus, George Brown, Graham Fitton, Mick Cameron, Peter Crew, Claude Trevisan, Peter Phillips, Nickolas Myles, Mick Hill, Bruuce Vann, Terry Stoker (?), R. Cumming, Trevor Mccosker (SWR), Paul Jansen, Mark Campion.Colour photograph of ambulance command and leadership traineesambulance officers training centre, command and leadership

Cheltenham Tennis Club, Park Road, Cheltenham Back (left to right) Carrie Hayman, Clem Phillips, Anne Chandler, J Woods, Eugenie Fairlam, J Francis, W Foreman, Maggie Maxwell, Fanny Woff, Minnie Cullen, Third Row: Dr A Weigell, Edwards, C Scantlebury, WoBlack and white image of a group of men and women standing courtside with rackets in their handsRound red sticker:X2 [crossed out] Handwritten in blue ink enclosed in a circle:49 / written in pink ink 50%tennis, cheltenham, cheltenham tennis club, sport

This horse trough is the only survivor of the two troughs originally installed in Raglan Parade, Warrnambool, in 1932. It was later moved to the Pony Club at Albert Part, near the north corner of Coulstock and Craig Streets. Over the time there its purpose was changed from a horse watering trough to a colourful garden bed of agapanthus plants. By February 2013 the horse trough had been transferred to Flagstaff Hill for display in the Maritime Village’s grounds. This trough is one of hundreds provided by the Annis and George Bills Estate Trust since 1927 for the welfare of working horses and dogs. The original concrete cap over the small compartment is still retained. There are also markings on the right side of the trough where it probably had a birdbath, tap or a dish for the horseman’s dog, similar to other troughs donated elsewhere by the Trust. Less than half of the troughs produced for the Annis and George Bills Trust still survive. In 2017 Felicity Watson, National Trust Victoria’s advocacy manager, said that the troughs were treasures and becoming rare, with more than a dozen across Victoria now being heritage protected. ABOUT ANNIS AND GEORGE BILLS The 1927 Will of George Bills included setting up the Annis and George Bills Estate Trust, which provided for hundreds of horse troughs to be supplied and installed throughout Australia, Britain, USA and other parts of the world for the welfare of horses. Town and city councils could apply to the Trustees for a horse trough for their communities. George “Joe” Bills was born in Brighton, England, in 1859. The family migrated first to New Zealand then to Australia in 1873, settling in the Echuca-Moama district. George moved to Brisbane in 1882 where he met Annis Swann, formerly from Sheffield. Both were animal lovers. George and Annis married 1885 and moved to Sydney to join George’s brother Henry in his mattress wire weaving business, later known as the Bills Brothers. They patented their own machine in 1893 and the business became very profitable. George was able to donate to charities that supported his passion to improve animal welfare. He and Annis joined the Victorian Society for the Protection of Animals and in 1924 George received a Life Membership with the RSPCA. George retired in 1908. The couple moved to Hawthorn, Victoria, in 1910, where they donated troughs for the work horses of Melbourne. During a visit to England Annis passed away. In 1927 George moved from Hawthorn to Camberwell, where he passed away at the end of that year. George had requested in his Will that a trust fund be set up from his estate "…construct and erect and pay for horse troughs wherever they may be of the opinion that such horse troughs are desirable for the relief of horses and other dumb animals either in Australasia, in the British Islands or in any other part of the world subject to the consent of the proper authorities being obtained." The troughs were to bear a plaque inscribed “Donated by Annis and George Bills, Australia”. In 1927 the cost to make a trough was about £13 (which converts to about $1079 in 2020 ), plus transport and installation costs. Most of the troughs were installed between 1930 and 1939 in Victoria and New South Wales. It is estimated that over that time around 500-700 Bills Horse Troughs were installed in Australia and another 50 overseas. Most of the troughs made in Victoria had three moulded front panels like this trough, and no panels moulded on the rear, whereas troughs made in NSW had four panels on the front and five on the back. Victorian troughs were made by a Bills’ relative, J H Phillips. Later, other manufactures for the Trust’s troughs included Rocla Concrete Pipes Ltd, in Auburn Road, Hawthorn, Victoria, who produced to the same original design. No further troughs produced after the end of World War II. A memorial to Annis and George Bills was first erected in Hawthorn in 1929. It included a drinking fountain and a dog dish. Its current location is unknown. In 1964 the George Bills RSPCA Resource Centre opened in Burwood East. This Bills horse trough is nationally significant as one of the surviving examples of the standard Bills memorial horse troughs that still has its compartment cap and evidence of it once having had attached fittings, possibly for a birdbath or dog dish. This trough has State historical significance for being produced in the early 1930s by a business in Hawthorn, Victoria. This example of a Bills horse trough is significant for being in comparatively good condition. The trough is locally significant for being the sole survivor of the two Bills horse troughs installed in the City of Warrnambool in 1932, originally installed on Raglan Parade and continued to be used in the community at the Pony Club, then finally transferred to its current location at Flagstaff Hill by early 2013. It is culturally significant as it represents the community’s dependence on horses for travel and transportation previous to motorised vehicles. It is morally significant as a generous gift from a couple concerned with the welfare of animals.Horse trough; a long narrow rectangular container used for storing water. Trough is made from pre-cast concrete with one large open compartment and a small covered compartment. The base of the small compartment is raised slightly above the base of the trough and is covered by a removable concrete cap. The design of the front of the trough includes three panels moulded into it that align with the shape of the back pediment (panel). The pediment is shaped with side arcs that step up to a wide centre arc. A rectangular concrete plaque is cast into the centre of the pediment and is engraved with the names of the original donors, Annis and George Bills. The trough was made in Hawthorn, Victoria, by J H Phillips circa 1932. “DONATED BY / ANNIS & GEORGE BILLS / AUSTRALIA”flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, annis and george bills, bills trust, j h phillips, rocla concrete pipes ltd, hawthorn, water trough, watering trough, horse trough, animal welfare, bills horse trough

Very early scene of Cowes showing the jetty, Isle of Wight Hotel and jetty shed. Charles Turner was an English mezzotint engraver and draughtsman who specialized in portraiture. HistoricalA4 colour photocopy of a print of a wood engraving by Charles Turner of the Cowes jetty. Large beige frame around print.At Cowes, Phillip Island. from the commemorative work, Victoria in 1880, published in Melbourne to mark the International Exhibition held that year. Fine prints of notable buildings and street scenes, as well as views of the country and suburban areas of the colony. Wood engraving.cowes jetty, charles turner, isle of wight hotel, jetty shed, wood engraving

One of 11 photographs left in the museum for the Society by an anonymous donor.Black & White postcard taken after coming under the San Remo - Newhaven Bridge. Shows Cape Woolamai in the distance.The Rose Series P 706 Cape Woolamai, from Bore Bay, San Remo, Vic. 3.3.47. On back: "Cape Woolamai in background, after coming under San Remo bridge. Cape Woolamai highest point on Phillip Island."cape woolamai, cape woolamai phillip island, bore bay san remo

Richard Alexander Hanson initially enlisted in the CMF No V85605, transfers to the AIF No VX111070 on 18.6.1940 age 29 years. posted to New Guinea as CO of a heavy Artillery installation team. Later posted as CO of a Japanese POW Camp New Guinea. Discharged on 7.6.1946 with the rank of Capt in Port Phillip Coastal Battery..1) Photo B & W showing a group of 20 soldiers including one native al in different stances in a jungle clearing. .2) Photo B & W of a truck/trailer with some sort of lifting device over. .3) Photo B & W of a New Guinea Native girl in a white dress..1) Paper stuck on rear basically says, "Capt R.A. Hanson is in front and to the right of the Digger in black shorts and hat back row". .3) On rear, "KOWI (?) May 1941 Port Moresby, Alec".photographs, artillery, new guinea

Dates and names from Phillip Island sporting display compiled by Christine Grayden July 2016. Back row - John McFee, Peter Wright, Alan Cleeland, Robert Eddy, Jim McFee, Stan McFee Front row - Martin Hayes, Robert Cleeland, Terry Rhodes, Russell Cleeland, Des CarlsonColoured photo of Rhyll Cricket Team 1977-1978 Back Row: John. McFee, Peter Wright, Alan. Cleeland, Robert. Eddy, Jim. McFee, Stan. McFee Front Row: Martin. Hayes, Robert. Cleeland, Terry. Rhodes, Russell. Cleeland, Des. Carlsonsport, rhyll, cricket

Wilhelmena, born 1856 on the ship "Wilhelmena" en route to Australia. Parents Robert and Margaret Anderson. Glen Isla was built in 1868 (added to in 1887-88) to become a Boarding House, run by Wilhelmena. Married James Young, became first Sewing Mistress at the Phillip Island School. died 20/09/1938.Wilhelmena Young seated in cane chair, covered with shawl. Home Glen Isla in background, shortly before her death.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmena young nee anderson, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Medical Emergency Adult Retrieval Service (Emergency and Critical Care Services) crew 1999. Included in photo are ; Dr Johannes Wenzel, Mr Phillip Hogan, Mr Barry Busby, Associate professor Joseph Epstein, Mr Kenneth Laycock. Absent from photo are ; Dr Mary Buchanan, Dr Edward O'SullivanColour photograph of Medical Emergency Adult Retrieval Service Crew in front of a Lloyd Helicopter.medical emergency adult retrieval service, emergency and critical care services, lloyd helicopter

Passbook for school bank account with the State Savings Bank of Victoria held by Elwood Central School student Paul Watson for the period 1964-1968. The State Savings Bank of Victoria existed from 1842 (created as the Savings Bank of Port Phillip) until 1990, when it was taken over by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.Blue covered book printed with blue, containing ruled pages on which transactions are recorded in blue and black ink. Stamped in purple ink.Handwritten details in blue ink on cover, including: account no ('8567'), name ('Paul D WATSON'), and 'CANCELLED' Handwritten details inside in blue and back ink, including: account number, name, details of transactions. Stamp inside: School bank 'ELWOOD CENTRAL NO.3942' Branch '157-ELWOOD' Stamp on cover and inside: PAID IN FULLschool banking, state savings bank of victoria, elwood central school

Heidelberg Golf Club 1971 men's Pennant team. Team members named in caption: Back row: E. Johnson, B. Martin, B. Meikle, J. Cole, M. Guille, E. Neilson. Seated: K. Phillips (President), G. Highes (Captain), N. Fella (Pennant Captain), H. Maxwell.Mounted team photos with caption. Original colour photo and laminated copyNames of team membersmen's pennant, pennant, 1971

This issue was produced to consolidate information gathered on the inaugural Historical Bus Trip organised by the Orbost Historical Society on Saturday 28th May, 2005. It developed from a four page flyer produced for the bus trip. Additional information collected on the day was collated and added to create this magazine/book. John Phillips did the original research.This is a locally created book on the history of the Orbost district and is a useful research tool.A 15 pp white covered book which is spiral bound. It has a plastic cover and is titled in black text : THE CURLIP ISSUE N0 : 4 Historical Information Bete Bolong, Newmerella, Corringle and Lochend.On front cover: SLAB HUT COPY in red inkorbost-history bete-bolong corringle newmerella lochend

Notes relate to "Sgt Phillip Leonard JAMES" V 59406 originally then moved to AIF No. VX109599 on 22/8/42. Was discharged 29/10/45. Was in 38th Aust Infantry Batt and listed as such on DVA Honour Roll even though 38th Batt disbanded Aug 1944. Notes relate to A.A.O.C. (Armoury Course).Brown folder containing notes and statistics on various weapons, name and no written on front cover in large stylised letters inside large sheets of paper, some folded with handwritten notes, drawings and some typed appendixes. Some smaller pages also inserted in relation to armoury and ballistic data.On front "V59406"and Sgt P.L. James".armoury notes, 38th batt, sgt phillip leonard james

January 1869 at the first land sale in Cowes, John West bought Lot 1 for £45 . In the 1870's he built the first Chicory Kiln on Phillip Island. With his brother, Solomon, he started the General Store next to the Chicory Kiln in Thompson Avenue. Over the years the original building was extended and altered.Photograph of remains of West's store, Cowes. Timber building with corrugated roofing. Old iron water tank in front of building.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, sepia photograph, john cook, phillip island, west's general store

This was Arnie Brown's house in the main street of Cowes. Arnie lived at Hastings, but came to live on Phillip Island in 1908. One of the best known boatman - he provided fishing trips for visitors. He died in the autumn of 1952 from an accident when tying up at Cowes Jetty. He had numerous fishing boats.Old house in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Red iron roof, red tank on stand on left hand side of picture. Verandah around front of house. Note double wire gates.local history, photographs, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, arnie brown

Port and Starboard channel markers are internationally recognised sea markers used in maritime pilotage to indicate the edge of a channel. This Port Phillip West Channel marker was built in 1955 and was run on acetylene, therefore requiring a platform and circular hut rather than the modern buoys or posts. It was painted green as it marked the starboard side of the channel. West Channel Marker, Grimes No. 5 Built 1955 Accetylene poweredchannel markers, west channel, port phillip, pile light

William Withers and Edward Ryan drowned near Point Lonsdale on 19 October 1954 when they tried to enter the Rip at Port Phillip Heads against an ebb tide with a strong south-west wind blowing. They were sailing a large crayfishing boat, the 'Robert John', returning with a load of crayfish from King Island.Photograph shows William (Bill) Withers and Edward Ryan who worked in the local Queenscliff and Victorian fishing industry. The commercial fishing industry developed in Queenscliff from the 1860s, with early fishing developing around the couta boat and barracouta fishing. Crayfishing and shark fishing also became important, especially as the supplies and popularity of barracouta as a commercial species waned. Local Queenscliff fishermen often fished outside Port Phillip into Bass Strait and had to navigate the dangerous entry to Port Phillip, known as 'The Rip', with its turbulent and variable water and weather conditions. This added to the everyday dangers of sailing faced by fishermen in their industry. The local fishermen often had the local knowledge of these waters, but the fishing community in Queenscliff also lived with the threat or fear that the Rip could rob them of one of their own. The entrance to Port Phillip with this Rip is the scene of many shipwrecks,often resulting in tragic loss of life or injuries, including passenger and cargo ships travelling to/from Melbourne and Geelong as well as accidents to local Queenscliff and Port Phillip sailors such as the fishermen or sea pilots. A B/W photograph of two Queenscliff fishermen, William (Bill) Withers and Edward Ryaninformation about photo and donation handwrittten on backfishermen, queenscliff fishermen, withers, william withers, ryan, edward ryan, robert john crayfish boat, shipwreck, port phillip