One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June, 2014. The opening of the War Memorial on the Cowes foreshore near the Jetty was unveiled by Mr Henry Brand, Anzac Day 1920. Large Black & White photograph of a crowd at the opening of the Cowes War Memorial, near the Jetty and opposite the Isle of wight Hotel. Very wet day as people with umbrellas to keep the rain off.cowes war memorial, mr henry brand, anzac day, photo first phillip island

The original sketch drawn by Ivan Dinsdale, won first prize in the "little treasures" exhibition. Captain Grossard was accidentally shot in 1868. The date of 1798 on the sketch may be from Bass's Whaleboat journey in 1797?. Mr Dinsdale possibly called this - "The Bass Tree" relating to Bass's Voyage.Black & White sketch of trees near Captain Grossard's Grave at Grossard Point, Ventnor.On sketch: The BassTree marking the grave of Captain Grossard Ventnor 1798. I Dinsdale.the bass tree, black & white sketch, captain grossard, captain grossard's grave, ivan dinsdale

This home was donated to the people of Phillip Island by the owner, Mr Thompson. It was later moved to Genista Street, Cowes.Black & white photo of the original Warley Hospital, showing the house, garden with three adults and one child on the verandah.Nilcowes, local history, photographs, warley hospital, thompson family, local identities, houses

The house in the photo is the home of Rex and Molly Dixon, Ventnor Beach Road, Ventnor.Small, black & white photo of Mr & Mrs W. Thompson standing in front garden of house.local identities, rex and molly dixon, mr w. and mrs thompson, ventnor, houses

The Underdown family were early settlers on the Island, possibly in the 1890s. They lived in Reid Street, Rhyll. Name of donor was Ossie or Oswald Underdown.[Source Cherry McFee]Faded black & white photo on cardboard mount of a man, believed to be Mr Underdown, standing in front of a house with a dog and horse.Underdown property in Rhyll. Later Strawberry Gardens.underdown family, rhyll, buildings - historical, historic homes, local identities, oswald underdown, photographs

Three photographs donated by Edna Perrin.Three Black & White Photographs of Mr Moloney outside his decorated house and fence with shells, Summerland Peninsula, Phillip Island 1. Mr Moloney outside the shell decorated house wall. 2. Close up of the shell fence with a swan and two tennis rackets depicted. 3. Mr Moloney at the front gate. Fence was erected 1958 by M Moloney and A Robertson.On back of photos 1 & 3: Mr Moloney at his shell decorated fence.shell house summerland phillip island, mr moloney's shell house summerland, edna perrin

Nine photographs from a collection of 33 donated by Leonie Brennan. Photographs belonged to Edward (Ted) Sands, hairdresser.Photograph 215-01 Black & White photograph of 3 people standing in front of Mr Anderson's shop in Cowes. Miss D Winson?? Mr O S Kennedy & Mr R Anderson. Photograph 215-02 Black & White photograph of landing cranes on the Cowes pier. Cowes foreshore and mature trees in background. Photograph 215-03 Black & White photograph of the early construction of Phillip Island bridge viewed from Phillip Island. Shows the base structure of the first bridge. Photograph 215-04 Black & White photograph of the Newhaven - San Remo Punt on the shore on the Phillip Island side. Photograph 215-05 Black & White photograph of Edward (Ted) Sands standing in front of R Anderson's shop in Cowes. Photograph 215-06 Black & White photograph of a koala in tree in front of shed and water tanks. Photograph 215-07 Black & White photograph of the Isle of Wight Hotel showing front footpath and shop next door. Photograph 215-08 Black & White Photograph of the Cowes beach at low tide, showing mature trees on the foreshore and boats in the water. Photograph 215-09 Black & White Photograph of Mr R Anderson's Shop in Cowes.All photographs except for one marked on front with "Cowes" the month and year 1940.cowes shop phillip island, mr anderson, mr o s kennedy, mr edward (ted) sands, isle of wight hotel phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, cowes beach phillip island, newhaven-san remo punt, wildlife - koala, koala cowes phillip island, phillip island first bridge, leonie brennan

A collection of 6 postcards and 1 photograph taken around Phillip Island. Donated by Julie Barnett.Photograph 228-01. Black & White photograph of the Cowes Pier with vehicles and pedestrians. Rail tracks on pier. Isle of Wight Hotel in background. Sheds at end. Photograph 228-02. Black & White aerial photograph of "Broadwater" Guesthouse, Cowes. Photograph 228-03. Black & White photograph of Cowes Pier with Steamer coming in. Shed at end of Jetty and Cenotaph in the foreground. Looking north. Photograph 228-04. Black & White photograph of a Koala and her young. Photograph 228-05. Black & White photograph looking over the Cowes shoreline near Lover's Walk. Photograph 228-06. Black & White photograph of a group of penguins coming home at dusk at the "Penguin Parade". Photograph 228-07. Black & White photograph of Bert West holding a Shearwater (Mutton Bird) with it's wings outstretched.Photo 01. "Photo Shop Series". "Cowes from the Jetty". Photo 02. Aerial view of "Broadwater" Cowes, Phillip Island. No. 146 Photo 03. "Photo Shop Series". The Jetty. Cowes. Photo 04. "Photo Shop Series". "Koala Bear". Phillip Island Photo 05. "The Rose Series P3416". "Near the Lovers' Walk, Cowes, Phillip Is., Vic. Photo 06. "Penguins, Phillip Island." No. 82. Valentines Series. Photo 07. On Back: Mr West with Mutton bird at Phillip Island.wildlife - koalas, wildlife - penguins, penguin parade, bert west, wildlife - mutton birds, mutton birds, shearwaters, cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, lover's walk cowes, broadwater guesthouse cowes phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, julie barnett

Transparency donated by Mrs B W Higgins who received it from Mrs O McHaffie & Mr J W Gliddon.Black & White Transparency - Portrait of Hannah Douart McHaffiehannah mchaffie, j w gliddon, mrs o mchaffie, phillip island

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee. This is the current Cowes Foreshore Tourist Park 2020Black & White photograph of a Shelter Shed at the Council Camp Beach. A figure of a person standing behind a fence and another person between the two buildings. Trees in the background. Footbridge and garden in the foreground.On back: "Shelter Shed at Council Camp beach - Mr. McKenzie owned it."council camp beach, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee, camping, cowes west

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White Photograph of Lord Stradbroke on right talking to Mr W McFee with crowd of people in background. A light and flag in background. The occassion was for the unveiling of The Monument at Rhyll 20/2/1923.On Back: Lord Stradbroke and Mr McFee.lord stradbroke, mr w mcfee, rhyll phillip island, unveiling of monument, jessie smith

Donated by Lorna Inglis, grt. grt. granddaughter (Auckland NZ). Sent to Mrs Paul Buckland (cousin to Mrs Inglis) 36 Church Street, Cowes. Given to Morris, 76 Castle Street, Heigelberg.Black & White photograph attached to Card with Season's Greetings. Mr & Mrs Grayden sitting each side of doorway of dwelling. Mr Grayden leaning on old wooden table and Mrs Grayden has low wooden table with four big pots on top, beside her."With Best Wishes For A Happy Christmas and a Bright New Year" Gold embossing on front of card.mr & mrs grayden, phillip island, lorna inglis, mrs pearl buckland

One of 6 photographs donated by Z. CoxBlack & White photograph of the West's Motor Service bus with Mr West standing in front of the bus.On back: Mr West 1940'swest's motor service, bus service cowes phillip island, transport cowes phillip island, phillip island, z cox

One of 16 photographs and postcards donated by Mary Karney.Black & White photograph of Mr Cox seated on the front door step of his Beach Hut.cowes fisherman, mr cox beach hut, phillip island, mary karney

One of 15 photographs and postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White postcard showing Mr Cox in front of his beach hut looking out to sea."Looking for the boats" "Fisherman at Cowes" "Real photo series M 2384"cowes fisherman, mr cox beach hut, mr cox, phillip island, mary karney

One of 16 photographs and postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White photograph of Mr Cox - fisherman - seated at the front of his beach hut with large rope in his hands.cowes fisherman, mr cox beach hut, mr cox, phillip island, mary karney

Newspaper article in Sun News Pictorial 16/5/1938.Article on opening of new Welshpool Jetty by Minister for Public Works, Mr Goodie. Jetty cost 20000 pounds.local history, documents, newspapers, welshpool jetty, jetties, black & white newspaper clipping, welshpool

Article in The Age newspaperArticle on visit of the Premier, Mr Dunstan, to Phillip Island to discuss the proposal for a bridge between San Remo and Newhaven and also to discuss preservation of the Koala.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, koalas, black & white newspaper clipping, san remo, newhaven

Article in The Argus newspaperArticle on visit of the Premier, Mr Dunstan, to Phillip Island to discuss preservation of the Koala and the prospect of a bridge between San Remo and Newhaven. At a meeting with residents it was agreed the bridge should be built.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, koalas, black & white newspaper clipping

Article in The Herald newspaperArticle in which Mr Dunstan, Premier of Victoria, announced that a bridge would be built at a cost of £30,000, between San Remo and Newhaven.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping

Article in The Age newspaperArticle on new reservation are for Koalas at Phillip Island Race Course and also a suggestion by Mr Dunstan, Premier of Victoria, that the penalty for keeping Koalas in captivity should be raised from £5 to £50local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island race track, koalas, wildlife reserves, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan premier of victoria

Article in The Age newspaperArticle stating that a bridge linking San Remo and Phillip Island will be built.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan premier of victoria

Article in The Age newspaperArticle on visit of the Premier of Victoria, Mr. Dunstan, to Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, mr dunstan, premier of victoria, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan premier of victoria

Article in The Sun newspaperArticle on proposed bridge between San Remo and Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan premier of victoria

Article in The Sun newspaperArticle on improvement in real estate prices on Phillip Island in view of proposed bridge between the island and San Remo.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, real estate, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan premier of victoria

Newspaper ArticleArticle on visit of State Premier and Ministers to Phillip island to discuss the preservation of the Koala.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, koalas, wildlife, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan, mr goudie, mr galbraith, mr f w fricke, mr f lewis

Newspaper articleArticle stating Country Roads Board had begun to prepare plans for the San Remo Phillip Island Bridge.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan premier of victoria, country roads board

Article in The Sun newspaperArticle on preservation of the Koala.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, koalas, wildlife, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan, mr goudie, mr. bailey, mr olnney

Article in The Herald newspaperArticle on provision of more Sanctuaries for the Koalas on Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, koalas, wildlife sanctuary, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan, mr goudie, mr. bailey, mr lind

Letter to newspaperLetter to The Argus newspaper expressing thanks to the Dunstan Government for building a bridge between San Remo and Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan, j edhouse