The Japanese government-issued Oceanian Pound was one of several issues of Japanese invasion money used during World War II. Consisting of only four denominations, the Oceanian Pound was the shortest set (i.e., total number of denominations) issued. Geographically, the region of Oceania comprises numerous islands across the vast South and Central Pacific which includes the islands of New Zealand.[1] Certain descriptions may or may not include Australia.[2] Oceania has also been defined by island groupings: Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.[1][3] However, from a numismatic perspective (i.e., the issuance of Japanese invasion money), Oceania consisted of the occupied territories of Guam, Gilbert and Ellice Islands, Caroline Islands, Marianas Islands, Solomon Islands, Palau, and the now defunct Territory of New Guinea.[4] [5] Although officially called "Oceania" the region was considered a financial and currency union under Japanese colonial dominion that included several political jurisdictions rather than a single polity.A blue coloured paper note with picture of fruit and an island beach on the front.On the front reads "Japanese Government One Shilling" and on the reverse the number 1. On the front in red are the letters "OC".money, paper, currency, japanese, wwii, japan, oceania, shilling, one, occupation, japanese government, blue

The Middle Island Maremma Project began in 2006 when there was a sharp decline in the colony size of Little Penguins on Middle Island due to fox predation. Maremma Guardian dogs were trained and placed on Middle Island to protect the penguins from foxes during the breeding season. The Project has been a huge success, with no evidence of fox attacks since the beginning of the Project and a steady increase in penguin colony size from fewer than 10 birds in 2005 to an estimated peak number of 180 penguins in 2013.Colour photographs looking towards Middle Island, Warrnambool.middle island, warrnambool, beach, sunset, maremma, little pengion

Lindisfarne – also known as Holy Island – is one of the most important centres of early English Christianity. It can be reached by car at low tide as there is a causeway across to the Island. Irish monks settled here in AD 635 and the monastery became the centre of a major saint’s cult celebrating its bishop, Cuthbert. The masterpiece now known as the Lindisfarne Gospels was created here in the early 8th century. There is a small village on the island, with a church still in use. Interesting graves, the priory ruin, Viking remnants and a castle adorn the isle.Grave showing Freemason's symbol, Lindisfarne Island, UKIn Memory of George Burn, with a compass and set square and castle symbolgeorge burn, grave, freemason, symbolic, symbol, linidsfarne, st cuthbert, holy island, northumberland

Hand coloured postcard of Bullock Island and the man made entrance from Bass Strait to the Gippsland Lakes. Also shown the small township, unofficially known as Carpentertown at the entrance works. Photo taken from Kalimna Hill, shrubbery in foreground. Lakes Entrance VictoriaBullock Island, Lakes Entrancewaterways, bridges, islands, jetties

One of a collection of 6 postcards donated by T. H. Hill Black & White postcard of The Continental Private Hotel, Cowes, Phillip Island"The Continental" Cowes, Phillip Island. On Back: A letter from Dorrie to Mavis wishing her well and telling of her and Bill's time in Cowes.guesthouses cowes phillip island, continental private hotel cowes, t h hill

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows more contemporary photographs taken from around Churchill Island.Photograph of section of the Churchill Island Souvenir Shop showing a number of displayscatalogue number written on reverse in pencilphotograph, churchill island

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Ventnor Reserve looking north along the wire netting fence fronting Ventnor Road and showing ornamental trees with young Manna Gums behind.Notice in foreground...Planted by Phillip Island Tree Planters Association assisted by Phillip Island School Children.local history, photography, photographs, ventnor reserve, manna gums, john jenner, bryant west

Churchill Island has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows snippets of life on the Island after its acquisition by the Victorian Government in the late 1970s. This photograph shows Edith Jeffery with her son, Gerald.Photograph of two people posing for a photo in the garden at Churchill IslandEDITH JEFFERY (WIFE OF BOB JEFFERY)(DURING/BUCKLEY ERA.) WITH SON GERALD, NAMED AFTER/GERALD BUCKLEY [written on reverse top in pen] catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph, edith jeffery, gerald jeffery

One of a collection of 6 photographs donated by Anne GraydenBlack & White photograph of Charles Grayden's (JNR) Tourist Bus 1925 Phillip Island with passengers on board and several ladies nearby at the Nobbies Tearooms.On back: Charles Graydens (JNR) Tourist Bus 1925 Phillip Island.grayden's tourist bus phillip island, charles grayden jnr, anne grayden

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White copy of postcard. View taken from San Remo overlooking township across the water to Newhaven, with Churchill Island and Rhyll in the background."Overlooking San Remo, Newhaven, Churchill Island; Rhyll in the distance. 285"san remo, newhaven phillip island, churchill island, rhyll phillip island, mary karney

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the First Map of Phillip Island ever drawn. An eye sketch by Bass.As written on front of map - "Western Port on the South Coast of Nw. South Wales from GE Bass's Eye-sketch 1798"local history, photography, photographs, exploration, maritime, documents, maps, george bass, phillip island, bryant west, john jenner

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph looking east along the first Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo.local history, photography, photographs, bridges, phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, phillip island suspension bridge, san remo, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a portrait of Charles Manton. He grazed pigs on Phillip Island in 1841.local history, photography, photographs, portrait of charles manton, black & white photograph, charles manton, pig grazing, early settlers, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Phillip Island's first mailman, George Cox, seated and splicing rope.local history, photography, photographs, george cox, black & white photograph, mailman, pioneers, phillip island, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the head and antlers of a Royal Deer shot on Phillip Island about 1880local history, photography, royal deer head and antlers, black & white photograph, wildlife, deer, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Alex Findlay on his motor cycle superimposed on a map of Phillip IslandAlex Findlay on his 4.93 OHV B.S.A. after winning the Australasian 200 mile TT Championshiplocal history, photography, souvenir, phillip island's first motor cycle race, black & white photograph, phillip island race track, motor cycle racing, alex findlay, john jenner, bryant west

Newspaper cutting about an appeal to build a bridge between San Remo and Phillip Island. Estimated cost £25 - 30,000. Indicates that there were 100 farmers on the island and that they and tourism would benefit.Article on appeal to build a bridge linking San Remo and Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, san remo, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping

This cannon was always called the Shenandoah cannon as it was believed to be from the Confederate warship, Shenandoah. However recent research has shown this was not true. In 1981 the American Civil War Round Table of Australia claimed the cannon was not government issue.It was older than the Shenandoah warship.It is possibly a 4 lb that was sent from Sydney in 1826 when Western Port was settled and had been left behind.Historical3 small coloured photographs mounted on cardboard of Churchill Island homestead, 2 men standing beside the cannon and the cannon.Churchill Island homestead, Shenandoah cannon, S.J.McFee, F. Jansson, Shenandoah cannon. 1973churchill island, churchill island - homestead, cannon, stan mcfee, frank jansson

Donated by N. Gl Hunt, Baxter, VictoriaSepia Postcard of the sea breaking over the rocks at The Nobbies."Photo Shop Series" "Breakers at the Nobbies" "Phillip Island"the nobbies phillip island, waves breaking over rocks, phillip island, n g hunt

One of 17 photographs donated by Olive BlameyColour postcard of the Cowes Pier, Phillip Island - choppy seas."Cowes Pier, Phillip Island" "Robb Bros. Cowes" On back: Letter from "Daddy" of Everton Cowes to Arthur Blamey "Roslyn" The Parade, Ascot Vale. cowes pier, phillip island, cowes jetty, phillip island, phillip island, olive blamey

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white photograph of a gravel road looking along Churchill IslandCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil Written in pencil on reverse 'Churchill 1953'churchill island

The McHaffie brothers came to Phillip Island in 1842. They settled on the sheltered, west side of the Island. William went back to Scotland leaving David in sole charge of the property.Site of the first house built on Phillip island at Ventnor, showing the McHaffie Lagoon.coloured photograph, mchaffie lagoon, ventnor phillip island, john cook, first settlers

Coloured Souvenir folder of 12 postcards donated by M Arnell.Souvenir Colour Folder of 12 colour postcards of Cowes and Phillip Island. Photographs Include: Cowes Beach, Cowes Pier, Koalas, Cowes Township, The Nobbies, Summerland Surf Beach, Suspension Bridge, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Penguin Parade, Seal Rocks, The Isle of Wight Hotel and The Blowhole.Front cover: A Souvenir of Picturesque Cowes. A Special selection of Scene in Full Colour.phillip island, cowes phillip isand, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, the blowhole phillip island, penguins, koalas, seals, m arnell

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series provides an insight into the early days of Churchill Island as a Conservation site.Black and White Photograph of a man driving an excavator towards the shoreline on Churchill IslandCatalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series provides an insight into the early days of Churchill Island as a Conservation site.Black and White photograph of farm machinery with the bridge to Churchill Island and the shoreline in background.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil.churchill island

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph was taken by Captain Patterson from Australian National Airlines in January 1940 and shows an aerial view of Churchill Island and Phillip Island as viewed from the north.Sepia photograph with white border showing Churchill Island and Phillip Island as seen from the air. A dark line obscures the frame in the top left of the image. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans, aerial

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows more contemporary photographs taken from around Churchill Island.Photograph of a play of Alice in Wonderland being performed in the paddock at Churchill Island with an audience.catalogue number written on reverse in pencilphotograph, churchill island