Donated by Alan West found Fregon, South Australia (now Northern Territory)Light brown Grinding Stoneaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone

Boomerang. Length 530mm. Maker unknown. Place Victoria. No specific provenance.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hunting & fighting implement, boomerang

UnknownA heavy hunting and fighting boomerang with an incised design typical of the area of origin. Striped ovals design - little bird feet.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hunting & fighting implement, boomerang

On Loan from Alan WestPortable Mortar Stonelocal aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, mortar stone

Donated by Alan West found in Northern TerritoryFlat light brown Grinding StoneKulpitjata, Northern Territoryaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone

Donated by Michael CleelandUnifacially - flaked Pebble Axelocal aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, pebble axe

Upper Grinding Stone donated by Alan WestLight coloured flat Grinding StoneKulpitjata, Northern Territoryaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone

Beaked Boomerang ornamented with red ochre, fine grooves on obverse side. This is a special form of Boomerang used in fighting at close quarters or as a missile. The purpose of the beak is to catch on any defensive object being used by the person under attack. Used as items of trade - is made by tribes in West Queensland and Northern Central Australia.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, boomerang

Hardwood Shield ornamented with red ochre zig zag grooves on outer side.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hardwood shield

Made by Mr Titcher for his personal collection. Displayed in Mrs Audrey McFee's miniature Chicory Kiln. After it was closed donated to Historical Society.Model Chicory Kiln made of painted match wood in Glass Case.Chicory Kiln early 1900's - scale model by Robert Titcher, Dandenong. 1/4" to 1 Foot.local history, rural industry, horticulture, chicory industry, model chicory kiln, mr titcher

When school existed on corner Ventnor Beach Road & Ventnor Road (Nobbies Road). School opened 6th September 1923. Donated by Mrs Morling 19-02-1989. Had been found on road.Rectangular sign with name of school and number 3895. White painted sign with black lettering.Ventnor School No. 3895local history, school, equipment, school name & number, ventnor, phillip island

Boomerang - ornamented with red ochre and lined with grooves on obverse side. Non returning type used for hunting or fighting.local history, aboriginal artifact, boomerang, hunting & fighting implement

Cowes State School No. 1282 was situated where Museum & Civic Buildings now stand in Thompson Avenue. School was built in 1872 by Mr. R. Blaikie and helpers. Opened officially 12th October 1874. First bell of original school. On a calm day it could be heard at Rhyll 5 miles (8 kms) away.Iron or Bronze Bell painted black with suspension frame.local history, equipment, school bell, cowes, phillip island, cowes state school

Used to mark grave at Phillip Island Cemetary.Grave Marker - Black painted clover leaf head and long straight leg.local history, memorials, graveboards, grave marker, cowes, phillip island cemetary

150 Year Trunk. Bought from Estate Mrs. Ollie Justice 1992. Over 100 years old.Large bound trunk with domed top. Painted blue. Leather handles each end. Binding and top braces with metal studs and edge flanges.local history, personal effects, travel goods, wooden trunk, mrs ollie justice

Found in Second Hand Shop in Warrnambool by Mr. S. J. McFee and bought for $4.00Picture of racehorse "Wollomai" by Frederick Woodhouse. Bred & trained by John Cleeland of Phillip Island. Glass covered print. Plain wooden frame. Horse's winning races listed on display marker. Winner of Melbourne Cup 1875.local history, illustrations, prints, wollomai race horse, melbourne cup

Tortoise shell Combs (probably artificial) Wavy form and wavy teeth. At present on model dummy wearing black dress.local history, costume accessories, hair accessories, tortoise shell hair comb

Placed in hair wig of display dummy in black dress - free standing. Source unknown.A. Light tortoise shell diamente ornament. B. Small dark tortoise shell comb. C. Tortoise shell clip.local history, costume accessories, hair accessories, tortoise shell hair comb, ornament, clip

Worn by Grandmother Spaven.Long Dress - brocade and satin, trimmed with lace and velvet. Decollete Evening Dress. 2 pieces - Bodice & Skirt. In storage in Archive Room.local history, costume, female, long evening dress

UnknownMaltese Lace, 10cm deep at flower corner, surrounding cream silk centre. Displayed on dummy.local history, costume accessories, haberdashery, maltese lace

Mrs. F. Jansson's Grandmother's Boa.Black short Feather Boa, with black silk tassel and knot, with gold chain and pin each side. Displayed on dummy.local history, costume accessories, clothes accessories, feather boa

Possibly donated by Judy Ford and used by her Great, Great Grandmother. Refer to Registration # 948Bead Draw String and Satin Evening Bag with mauve/pink stitching - button at bottom. Displayed on dummy. local history, costume accessories, female, evening bag, bead & satin

UnknownWhite Lace False Front. Displayed on dummy.local history, costume accessories, clothes accessories, white lace false front

Donated by Sister Campbell - owner of Churchill Island.Wall Clock with chain and brass weights. Roman numerals. Wooden case. Discs with perforations for tunes. Other 6 discs in display case (listed in document file)local history, horology, clocks, wall clock, churchill island

Chicory Devil made by Dinny Justice who was a Blacksmith on Phillip Island.Hand forged Iron Tool for chicory harvesting by hand. 1050mm long with a blade 370mm x 50mm sharpened at the end. Footrest protruding 90mm - 100mm each side of the shaft at the top of the blade. Handle loop at top of shaft 130mm x 77mm.local history, rural industry, horticulture, chicory devil

This was given to William James Kennon. He was attempting to take assistance to a wrecked barque at Cape Patterson on April 25th, 1901. The ship was the barque "Artisan".Framed, printed Certificate of Meter, in black lettering with hand written name and particulars of recipient. A gilded matt is surrounded by an ornate wood and gesso frame which is in poor condition. On the back the paper has disintegrated. The Certificate is paper, mounted on cloth, mounted on stretcher. Remains of framer's label, also Phillip Island label stuck on back. Certificate is from Royal Humane Society of Australasia.(Hand written in copperplate, in black ink) ......11th Day of July 1901:...... William James Kennon of Cowes, a blacksmith, aged 21 years, in attempting to take assistance to the crew of the wrecked barque "Artisan" at Cape Paterson, on the 23rd April 1901................? Hamilton (Sec) ..........? (Pres.)...............local history, trophies & awards, public events, certificate of meter, cape patterson, royal humane society of australasia

As written on CertificateFramed Bravery Award to Arnie Brown from grateful recipients he'd saved from drowning. Illuminated hand painted in water colours and gold. Signed by Robert Anderson and James Douglas.Presented to Mr Arnie Brown as a token of grateful thankfulness and appreciation of his prompt action in rescuing us from drowning when the dinghy was upset at Cowes, Phillip Island, Western Port Bay, 27th February, 1921. Mr. James Douglas. Mr. Robert Anderson. [signed] Robert Anderson J. Douglaslocal history, documents, certificates, certificate, bravery award

"Eagle Star" ferry used until 1970's when burned to waterline near pier.Patent Rotary Fog Horn from "Eagle Star" ferrylocal history, maritime technology, communications, signals, fog horn, eagle star