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Greensborough Historical Society
Advertisement, Greensborough Hotel Advertisement 1933-34, 1933-1934
An advertisement for Greensborough Hotel in the town of "Greensborough, picturesque township on the Plenty River, 13 miles from Melbourne."Photograph show the "new brick building with all modern conveniences'. Greensborough in the 1930s was a popular spot for picnics and holidays.2 pages from a Victorian Railways travel journal. Advertisement for Greensborough Hotel 1933-34. Photocopy from original journal.greensborough hotel, greensborough -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1920
"Waiting to meet the Boat". Cowes Post Office, corner Main Street and The Esplanade. A brick building with corrugated iron roof, two brick chimneys, a porch extending across front verandah, wooden posts, awning roof striped. Fencing across with free access above four steps. Ten figures on verandah and in front with hats, bags and jackets. Women with long skirts and dresses. In foreground a small fenced area.Post Office, crn Esplanade and Main Street, Coweslocal history, photographs, buildings - historic, post office, black & white photograph, mary robb -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cowes State School Phillip Island, 1920
Cowes School, wooden, name on front section of wooden building above high wide small window. The larger recessed section of school building has triple-joined long windows. four single long windows, a small water tank is on left side back of building adjacent to a low wooden shed. A Flag pole is attached to front of building. Large overhanging branch of tree across all of photograph.Cowes School, Thompson Avenue, Coweslocal history, photographs, buildings - historic, schools, black & white photograph, mary robb -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cowes Phillip Island, 1920
A stretch of the main Street of Cowes, looking towards Westernport Bay. A narrow strip of the Peninsula in the background. Left side of road depicts a group of buildings and Post Office. A Norfolk Pine in the background. On right side of road on footpath are three women and a child. The women are attired in long black dresses and large smart hats. Along side them is a picket fence, shrubby garden and a house. A small child and male figure popping out the gate.Thompson Avenue, CowesMain Street Coweslocal history, photographs, streetscape, cowes, black & white photograph, mary robb -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Thompson Ave, Cowes Phillip Island, 1920
View looking up Thompson Avenue from The Esplanade. The Chicory Kiln built in 1870, a two storey brick building is adjoined by West's General Store, built in 1869 to cater for the needs of the Settlers. A large Gum Tree and finally houses follow on from these two buildings. In the foreground and to the left, is a small three sided fence and a gracious Gas Lamp on long pole.Cowes looking up Thompson Ave to Chapel Street. 1905Main Street Coweslocal history, photographs, streetscape, cowes, black & white photograph, mary robb -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cowes, Phillip Island, 1938
Butcher outside his shop in Thompson Avenue. To left is part of next door electrical shop. To the right is a flight of steps to the side of a two storey building. Alongside the aproned Butcher, is a bicycle in the foreground. Across the street is the trunk and shadows of a mid-sized tree.Butcher's shop in Thompson Avenue, Cowes.Cowes - Jan 1938local history, photographs, buildings - historic, butcher shop, black & white photograph, mary robb -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Rego's Cafe Cowes Phillip Island, 1938
Rego's Cafe in Thompson Avenue with their top storey residence. On the verandah is the title Pizza - Restaurant and Take Away. Two bay windows are a feature of the upper storey. The next door building is obscured by a tree. The Cafe section of building is in darkness. In foreground is low wooden retaining wall.Rego's Cafe in Thompson Avenue Coweslocal history, photographs, buildings - historic, coloured photograph, mary robb, rego's cafe -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bakehouse Oven, Cowes Phillip Island, 1920
Building of new Bakehouse Oven in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. In front of wooden building and to right is part of erection of brick walls. H E West is standing mid photo on platform holding bricks. Harold West is sitting cross legged, a barrel to his right. To the left of photo and in conversation with the Wests is D H Robb. He is surrounded by bricks, barrow, platform and large pile of sand.Building of Bakehouse Oven - Thompson Avenue, CowesBuilding new Bakehouse Oven. D H Robb, H E West, Harold West.local history, photographs, bakehouse oven, cowes, phillip island, black & white photograph, mary robb -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bakery, Thompson Ave, Cowes Phillip Island, 1920
In front of Bakehouse, a wooden building with two closed windows, is harnessed horse and buggy. Seated on the two-wheeled buggy is probably one of the West brothers. A tree in background is partially obscured.Horse an Baker's Buggy outside Bakery in Thompson Avenue, Cowes.On side of Buggy - H E West. Bakery (another word undecipherable)local history, photographs, thompson avenue, cowes, horse & buggy, sepia photograph, mary robb -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, San Remo
View of San Remo and the Pier taken from Westernport Bay entrance. "U" shaped pier, busy with fishing vessels, a large shed on the connecting Jetty to beach and the frame of a new building. Beyond is the Pier Hotel, more buildings to the extending left. Behind the coastal trees to back of photo is a tree lined bare hill.The Pier, San Remolocal history, photographs, jetties, san remo, black & white photograph, mona condrick -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Chicory Kiln, 1990's
Unknown2 Identical colour prints of a Chicory Kiln, believed to be Bert Grayden's at Ventnor. One slightly larger.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, chicory kilns, phillip island, coloured photograph -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Chicory Kiln, 1990's
UnknownColour print of a Chicory Kiln. Identification uncertain.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, chicory kilns, phillip island, coloured photograph -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cowes Post Office, Phillip Island, 1920
Post Office on corner of Thompson Avenue and The Esplanade. Brick above concrete building with two brick chimneys. Iron roofing, fenced verandah. Group of 12 people, males suited, with collars and ties, ladies all in long skirts, jackets and hats.Post Office with group of people standing and seated in front of buildingP.O.Cowes (written on back of photograph)local history, photographs, post office, cowes, black & white photograph, ann brown collection, bruce bennett -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, H Gullifer Corner Store, Cowes, Phillip Island, 1906
One of earliest buildings in Cowes main street. Largely painted wares advertised on front and two sides of H Gullifer's Corner Store.Corner store, Thompson Avenue. No neighbouring shops. Neat building. Six posts front and two sides. Six windows. Door in middle of wide "V" frontage. Two chimney pots at rear. Definition on front 1906 H. Gullifer Corner Store. To left "Ropes & Boots" to right "Groceries & Cordials". Beneath window on right "Summer & Drinks" "Ice Cream"local history, photographs, buildings - historic, h gullifer's corner store 1906, black & white photograph, betty kus collection, thompson avenue cowes, phillip island, bruce bennett -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Granite Quarry, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, 1913
Granite Quarry opened at Cape Woolamai in 1891 by Chambers & Clutten of Melbourne, to supply stone for the facing of equitable buildings, Collins Street, Melbourne. Trolleys on rails brought stones to ship's side at low tide where a jib crane lifted them into the ship's hold. With high tide the ship was refloated.Granite Quarries Cape Woolamai on waters edge. A Cape Woolamai ancient crane in action. Very rocky point. Quarry attracted a community of 300 people.Granite Quarries Woolamailocal history, photographs, granite quarries, phillip island industries, sepia photograph, betty kus collection, granite quarry, cape woolamai, phillip island, bruce bennett -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Genesta Guesthouse, Cowes, Phillip Island
Stanley Kennon originally owned Genesta House. It was sold to the Perry sisters, to Mr & Mrs Odlund, to Mrs Toovey Snr. and then to Mr H Billson who owned the guesthouse in 1935 - 36 when it burned to the ground.Front view close up of Genesta Guesthouse. The building of wood and corrugated iron roofing. Features turret front, two brick chimneys and sporting a Union Jack on flagpole, and Union Jacks draping across the verandah. The sign covering the front door says "Welcome Home". Two palm trees and a hedge are behind a picket fence and gate.local history, photographs, genesta guesthouse, cowes, phillip island, sepia photograph, guesthouses, bruce bennett, betty kuc collection -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N.M. & J.D. Archibald, 1973 April.Chicory Kiln in Cowes, Thompson Avenue, Mr. F. T. Morgan-Payler. Built for Mr. Gordon West, 1943, of poured cement. Mesh floor 14' x 15' - capacity one ton per floor. Still in operation as at 1973.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture, chicory industry buildings, historic, chicory kiln, chicory industry, coloured photograph, cowes, phillip island, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N.M. & J.D. Archibald, 1973 April.Black & White Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Kingston Gardens. Mr. V. Johnston. Built for Mr. de la Haye. Very early bricks. Thought to be from McHaffie Homestead and later from Innishowen. These bricks could have been originally from Corinella Settlement. Walls also show pieces of local rock, iron piping, bedsteads etc. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, chicory industry, kingston gardens, v johnston, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April, 1973.Chicory Kiln. Rhyll. Mr. U. Stoppa. Poured cement, Iron and Wood outside. built about 1940. Mr. Alex Neely & family on property. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, rhyll, phillip island, u stoppa, a neely, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April, 1973.Black & White Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Rhyll - Mr. V. Stoppa. concrete. Built in 1940's on the old Duffus property. Built by Mr. Boyes. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, rhyll, phillip island, u stoppa, mr boyes, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April 1973Black & White Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Rhyll - Sir Charles McGrath. Brick. Built for Mr. McIlwraith by Bennell about 1904. Surrounded by corrugated iron structure. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, rhyll, phillip island, sir charles mcgrath, mcilraith, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April 1973Colour Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Ventnor - Nobbies Road - Mr. E. Booth. Built for Alan Jenner about 1940 by Jack Jenner. concrete with wood and fibro. Fibro roof and chimney. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, ventnor, phillip island, mr e booth, alan jenner, jack jenner, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald, April 1973.Black & White Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Cowes - Rhyll Road - Mr V. Thompson. Built by J. Jeury for Mr. Charlie Moore. Mud & galvanized iron. Chicory Kiln Albumlocal history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, cowes, phillip island, v thompson, j jeury, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April, 1973Colour Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Cowes. Mr. E. C. Wood, Settlement Road, East. Built of mud 18" thick about 1880 by J. Jenner. Oldest Kiln in operation as at 1973. Chicory Kiln Albumlocal history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, cowes, phillip island, e c wood, j jenner, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April, 1973Black & White Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Cowes - Mr. E. C. Wood, Settlement Road East. Built of mud 18" thick about 1880, by J. Jenner. Oldest Kiln still in operation as at April 1973. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, cowes, phillip island, e c wood, j jenner, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April, 1973Black & White Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Ventnor - Mr. J. Hobbs. Still in operation (1973) converted to oil. Built by Cyril Clarke about 1930. Iron & Wood structure. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, ventnor, phillip island, j hobbs, cyril clarke, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April 1973Colour Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Ventnor - Mr. K. McKindlay. Concrete with Iron & Fibro structure. Built approximately 1940. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, colour print, ventnor, phillip island, k mckindlay, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April 1973Black & White Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Rhyll - Mr. P. Forrest, Snr. Poured cement with wooden structure at front. Mr. Bob Jeffery & Mr. Alex Jenner helped in building in 1944. Operated up to about 1962. Elevator sold to Mr. John Neely and later to Mr. Bert Grayden. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, rhyll, phillip island, p forrest snr, bob jeffery, alex jenner, john neely, bert grayden, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April 1973Black & White Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Cowes - Mr. P. Forrest, Jnr. Brick with Iron structure in parts. The Kiln was used for processing for other people. Built by Mr. H. Bennell about 1912. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, cowes, phillip island, p forrest jnr, h bennell, n & j archibald -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1960's
Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April 1973Black & White Photograph. Chicory Kiln. Cowes, Main Road - Mr. G. Stoppa. Cement blocks with Iron, Wood & Fibro. Built late 1940's or 50's. Chicory Kiln Album.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, cowes, phillip island, g stoppa, n & j archibald