One of a collection of 15 photographs/postcards donated by Lois MullinsBlack & White photograph of the San Remo pier and fishing boats. Many seagulls in the foreground at water's edge."Fishing boats, San Remo, Vic."san remo pier, san remo jetty, fishing boats, lois mullins

One of a collection of 15 photographs donated by Lois MullinsBlack & White photograph of the San Remo Pier with large shed. Lots of holiday makers enjoying the beach."Holiday time, San Remo, Vic."san remo pier, san remo jetty, san remo beach, lois mullins

One of a collection of 15 photographs/postcards donated by Lois MullinsBlack & White photograph of the old Suspension Bridge from San Remo to Newhaven, Phillip Island"The Bridge San Remo Vic"suspension bridge san remo, suspension bridge san remo/phillip island, phillip island bridge, bridges, lois mullins

One of a collection of 15 photographs/postcards donated by Lois MullinsBlack & White photograph of a Koala with joey on her back."Australian Native Bear Koala" On back: "Roadley"koala with young, wildlife - koala, koala and joey, lois mullins

One of a collection of 15 photographs/postcards donated by Lois MullinsBlack & White photograph of the beach and fishing boats at San Remo"Picturesque scene, San Remo, Vic."san remo beach, fishing boats san remo, coastal scene san remo victoria, lois mullins

Ellen Soumprou was the Manageress of the Continental Guest House, CowesLetter of recommendation on Continental Guest House letterhead, written in black inkHand written by W. Jeffrey, Directorellen soumprou,, continental guest house, phillip island,, w.j.jeffrey

Ellen Soumprou was Manageress at the Continental Guest HouseHand written letter on Continental Guest House letterhead writing paperHand written letter from M. Bleechume.ellen soumprou, continental guest house, phillip island

Original photograph from "Back to Phillp Island - 1926"Black and white photographic copy of photograph of 58 pupils and 2 teachers of Cowes State School no. 1282, in 1926. Pupils arranged in 4 rows, older boys at the rear, next row is girls, 3rd row is mixed boys and girls, front row is boys all seated. Background is trees on the left and a wooden building on the right with an illegible sign above and to the right of a window." Copy from Reg No 11"photograph, photographs, black and white, school, schools, school pupils, pupils, student, students, teacher, teachers, back to, festival, festivals

One of Phillip Islands earliest industries was chicory farming. The first kiln was constructed in 1870. The chicory devil, with its unique shape and design, was a tool specifically developed to dig out chicory roots. It was originally designed by Duncan McGregor. This chicory devil was handmade by Dinney Justice in the late 1800's.Handmade wrought iron chicory devil.phillip island, tool, chicory, kiln, chicory devil, wrought iron

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

This Album was presented to the Earl of Stradbroke by Fathers of Soldiers on Phillip Island. The photo is of the Old Baths at Cowes with the foreground showing beach and pine tree.Sepia photograph of the early Baths at Cowes with the foreground showing beach and pine tree.Rose Series P.660 The Baths, Cowes, Phillip Is., Victoriaphillip island, cowes sea baths, earl of stradbroke, cowes beach

This album was presented to the Earl of Stradbroke by the Fathers of Soldiers and Returned Soldiers Phillip Island 16/2/1923. Photo of Lovers' Walk, Cowes.Sepia photograph of Lovers' Walk Cowes showing track, trees and fences.The Rose Series, P. 654. The Lovers' Walk, Cowes, Phillip Is., Victoriaphillip island, lovers' walk cowes, cowes, earl of stradbroke

Part of a collection of Rose & Valentine Series of Postcards. Copied by John Jansson 1984View of Main Street, Cowes. Ladies & Children in foreground. Approx. 1890.Main Street, Coweslocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard - copy, thompson ave cowes, cowes

Part of a collection of Rose & Valentine Postcards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. view from end of Cowes Pier looking back at the Isle of Wight Hotel. Large crowd of locals on pier, some sitting on Rail Trolley. Children in foreground Gwenda & Keith MacIlwraith.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, cowes pier, jetties, rail trolley, macilwraith children, isle of wight, cowes

Part of a collection of Rose & Valentine Postcards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View from Cowes Pier looking towards French Island.Scene at Coweslocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, cowes pier, french island, jetties, cowes

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Post Card of the fire at the Isle of Wight Hotel. Photograph taken during the fire which destroyed the hotel in 1925.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white photograph, cowes

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984View from end of Cowes Pier showing the Jetty Shed on right, Isle of Wight Hotel in extreme background. Black & White Postcard.The Rose Series P.657. Cowes from the Pier, Phillip Island, Victoria.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white photograph, jetties, jetty shed, isle of wight hotel, cowes

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View of Cowes from Pier. People walking on pier & buggies on "Car" park - showing the rails for unloading goods from shipping,.Cowes from the pier - 9local history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, cowes pier, cowes, jetties, isle of wight hotel

"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

"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

"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

"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

"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

From Jessie Smith's collection of Island activities & landscapes. Koala on table. "Edward" was rescued in a bush fire by Mrs. Oswin-Roberts."Edward" - Koala sitting on small table. Foliage in backgroundlocal history, photographs, cowes, black & white photograph, wildlife in captivity, edward the koala, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee, mrs oswin roberts

From Jessie Smith's collection of Island events & landscape. Weighing of shark on jetty caught by Mr. Arnie Brown.Shark hanging on pier. Women surrounding it.local history, photographs, fisheries, cowes pier, commercial fishing, black & white photograph, arnie brown, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

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

From Jessie Smith's collection of local events and landscapes. Community activity to supply community facility.Horse & Drays in right background. Group of men in left foreground. Wood day at Warley Hospital.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, warley hospital, black & white photograph, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

Lord Stradbroke visited Phillip Island to unveil the Cairn at Rhyll 1925. Photograph from the Jessie Smith Collection.Lord Stradbroke outside windows at Cowes State School. local history, photographs, buildings, historic, black & white photograph, jessie smith collection, lord stradbroke