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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Narrabeen ferry at Cowes jetty, 1928
... Phillip Island & Westernport Shipping...Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Photo by Arthur Woodley. "Narrabeen" formerly a Sydney Harbour cargo ferry, was acquired in 1928. A McFarlane Winch powered a heavy duty Derrick capable of putting an omnibus on board. It was able to be operated by one man - ship's engineer Archie McNeil - Captain Jimmy Clarke. It transported cargo, livestock, passengers and vehicles. Only one death occurred during "Narrabeen's" life to a passenger who refused to observe a warning.Close-up "Narrabeen" berthed at Cowes Jetty. Timber stack on Jetty near ship's beam.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, shipping, westernport trading, black & white photograph, shipping, sea captains, phillip island & westernport shipping, co -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... Phillip Island & Westernport Shipping Co...Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ..."Genista" was acquired in 1921 by PI & Westernport Shipping, Co. It was the first command by Captain Jimmy Clarke in that Company 1923. His appointment was made by radio in possibly the first such appointment by radio. It was registered under 300 tons. It's life finished in 1925."Genista" steaming in open waters.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, shipping, westernport trading, black & white photograph, shipping, sea captains, phillip island & westernport shipping co -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1921-5
... Phillip Island & Westernport Shipping...Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Photo by Arthur Woodley. "Narrabeen" purchased by PI & Westernport Shipping, Co in 1928. Traded between Cowes and Sydney.Close-up of "Narrabeen" berthed at Cowes Jetty. Timber piled on Jetty with shed left.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, shipping, coastal, black & white photograph, shipping, coastal, phillip island & westernport shipping, co -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1921 - 5
... Phillip Island & Westernport Shipping...Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Photo by Arthur Woodley. The vessel "Narrabeen" purchased by PI & Westernport Shipping, Co. in 1928. Traded between Cowes and Sydney.Close-up "Narrabeen" at Cowes Jetty, bow to left. Bundle of wood on Jetty at side of shed.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, shipping, coastal, narrabeen, black & white photograph, shipping, coastal, phillip island & westernport shipping, co -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, COLWELL, Max, Voyages of Matthew Flinders, 1970
... Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Relevant for background information on discovery of the Island and surroundsHistoricalHard back with coloured dust cover matthew flinders, voyages, australia, discovery, exploration, westernport bay, george bass -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Ministry for Conservation (Victoria), Westernportrait : an explanation of the Westernport Bay environmental study, 1975
... Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'....Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.conservation, natural resources, victoria, western port region, reports, surveys -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Oyster Dredge, 1920's
... Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Used in the oyster dredging industry in the early 20th century by the Richardson family of Rhyll on Westernport.Wrought iron frame with tarred marline net and 8g fencing wire ring bag.oysters western port dredge, oyster dredge, dinny justice, john jansson, charlie richardson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Cowes Phillip Island, 1920
... Cowes Phillip Island...Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...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, San Remo
... Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...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, Rhyll Cairn
... phillip island...Bass Memorial Rhyll, Phillip Island, Vic. Murray Views...Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Bass Memorial Cairn erected in 1923. Shrubbery to left and thickly on right of photo. A glimpse of Westernport Bay to left of Cairn. Two yachts moored alongside end of Jetty in calm water.Bass Memorial Cairn at Rhyll on foreshoreBass Memorial Rhyll, Phillip Island, Vic. Murray Views No. 6. Bass Memorial Rhyll Phillip Island, Vic.local history, photographs, memorials, rhyll, phillip island, black & white photograph, mona condrick -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Westernport from Lovers Walk, Cowes, Phillip Island, c 1926
... Westernport from Lovers Walk, Cowes, Phillip Island...phillip island...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...View of Westernport looking east from Lovers Walk, Cowes. Real Photo Series M 956A beautiful view by the Lovers Walk, Cowes, Victoria Real Photo Series M 956local history, postcards, cowes beach, phillip island, lover's walk, sepia photograph, ian reiher, westernport, cowes -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Genista's boiler near Rhyll jetty 1966, 1966
... phillip island shipping...Rhyll, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Boiler of S.S. Genister being hauled from Channel near Rhyll Jetty 1966S.S.Genista's ship's Boiler with line attached floating - Jetty in background. 1966local history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, ferries, phillip island shipping, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay, ferry - genista -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Genista's boiler being landed 1966, 1966
... phillip island shipping...Rhyll, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Boiler of S.S. Genista being hauled from channel near rhyll Jetty 1966.Boiler of the S.S.Genista, line attached being landed.local history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, ferries, phillip island shipping, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay, ferry - genista -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Farewelling Genista, Cowes 1917, 1917
... phillip island...Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ..."Genista" - built 1886 Sydney. Wester Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's Copied by Jack Jenner??Farewelling "Genista" - Cowes 1917. Mr. W. McFee at left, casts off line. (Ferry not in photo)local history, photographs, transport, shipping, black & white photograph, ferries, phillip island, westernport bay, ferry - genista -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Genista carrying wagon and jinker 1917 Also history of the Genista, 1917
... phillip island...Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ..."Genista" - built 1886 Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??"Genista" carrying a wagon and a jinker on top of cabin 1917 Also 4 handwritten sheets describing the history of the Genista and fares.local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, black & white photograph, ferries, phillip island, westernport bay, genista - history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Genista at Cowes jetty 1917, 1917
... phillip island...Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ..."Genista" - built 1886 Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??Cowes Jetty, 1917 with ferry "Genista" at end, goods shed and other sheds in foreground. Copy.local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Genista leaving Cowes jetty Christmas Day 1917, 1917
... phillip island...Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ..."Genista" - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??The pier, Cowes, 7pm Christmas Day 1917. "Genista" about to leave for San Remo, completing special holiday trip. Copy.local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Genista leaving Cowes 1917, 1917?
... phillip island...Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ..."Genista" - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??"Genista" leaving Cowes 1917?local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay, ferry - genista -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Genista arriving at Rhyll c1915, 1915
... phillip island...Rhyll, Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ..."Genista" - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's"Genista" ariving at Rhyll c.1915local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Newspaper clippings, 06/07/1966
... Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Collection of newspaper clippings in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973Article with photo describing the berthing of the oil tanker, BP Endeavour, at the Westernport refinery wharf."First tanker arrives"local history, newspapers, westernport oil installation, arrival of 1st tanker 1966, bp endeavour, jean jamieson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Newspaper clippings, 29/07/1966
... Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Collection of newspaper clippers in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973Article with photo of Crib Point Oil Refinery and arrival of the tanker, "British Power", with crude oil from Persian Gulf. Projected arrival production of petroleum products from Crib Point."Oil in Westernport"local history, newspapers, westernport oil installation, crude oil from persian gulf, crib point, jean jamieson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Newspaper clippings, 22/02/1967
... Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Collection of newspaper clippers in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973Article re the tanker, "Esyra" arriving at Crib Point refinery with Persian Gulf oil. The largest tanker to arrive at that time. Aerial photo of the tanker at Crib Point Jetty.local history, newspapers, westernport oil installation, arrival of tanker "esyra", crib point, jean jamieson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1978/79
... phillip island...Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Photograph of two chimneys of George Dorward's home on the hill of Newhaven-Rhyll Road. A very tall standing Palm tree, two bushes part of a fence and in background glimpse of Westernport Bay.Remains of the home of George Dorward on the hill on Newhaven-Rhyll Road.local history, photographs, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, george dorward -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper Clippings
... Phillip Island Historical Society...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Newspaper cutting includes photograph of Plaque commemorating the landing of Bass at Westernport. The Plaque is at Bass and photograph also shows Hon. Roy Ward MLC who unveiled the Plaque.Plaque unveiled to commemorate landing of explorer Surgeon George Bass at Westernport January 5th 1798. Account of voyage from Sydney to Westernport includes summary of achievements of Bass and description of his whale boat.local history, documents, newspapers, george bass, newspaper, george bass, newspaper, commemorative plaque, phillip island historical society -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper clippings
... Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Arrival of George Bass at Westernport - History of John Cleeland and his farming & horse racing interests. Quarrying at Cape Woolamai. Loss of Ketch Kermandie.Article on arrival of George Bass at Westernport - early history of John Cleeland including his farming and horse racing interests.local history, documents, newspapers, newspaper clipping, george bass, john cleeland, black & white newspaper clipping, george bass, john cleeland, mrs cleeland, ketch kermandie, shenandoah, lt james waddell. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, HMAS Australia in Westernport
... phillip island...Cowes, Phillip Island , Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Part of a collection from Jessie Smith. Visit of HMAS Australia off Cowes. Foreshore development.View of HMAS Australia in middle background at end of Thompson Avenue. Hitching rail right foreground.local history, photographs, military history, navy, navy vessels, cowes foreshore, phillip island, black & white photograph, cowes, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Submarine in Westernport, c. 1940
... phillip island...Part of a collection from Jessie Smith of Phillip Island...Cowes, Phillip Island , Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Part of a collection from Jessie Smith of Phillip Island events and landscapes.Submarine J.3 at sea - close up in Westernport.local history, photographs, military history, navy, naval submarine, cowes jetty, phillip island, black & white photograph, wwii, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Submarine in Westernport
... Cowes, Phillip Island , Victoria, Australia...Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...From Jessie Smith's collection of Island Events & Landscapes. Submarine tied to JettySubmarine tied to jetty. Black & White close up with sailors at middle left in a group. Two masts on towerlocal history, photographs, navy, cowes jetty, naval vessel, black & white photograph, world war ii, submarine cowes pier, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Document, Life of Dr L.L. Smith, 1867 - 1992
... ) extracts from Phillip island in pictures and stories (l) Article...) extracts from Phillip island in pictures and stories (l) Article ...1. minutes of Box Hill historical Society including talk by A.F. McInnes 2(a) Life of Dr L.L. Smith by Alan F. McInnes (b) News cutting re L.L. Smith and his son Sir Harold Gengoult Smith (c) Argus cutting re free banquet for people of Melbourne on the visit of the Duke of Edinburgh (e) Note on possible origin of the name of Whitehorse Road (f) Report by L.L. Smith on oyster beds in Westernport. (g) report by inspector of Vermont School, 1898 (h) Residence of Dr L.L. Smith (j) Article, byways of history (k) extracts from Phillip island in pictures and stories (l) Article by David Dunstan on wine making at L.L. Vale (m) Notes on property near Middleborough Road (n) Dr L.L. Smith's ointment, photocopies of 2 jar lid labels.smith, l.l., dr, pioneers, whitehorse road vermont, vermont primary school, no. 1022, smith, harold gengoult (sir)
