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

View of SS "Genista" leaving the pier, Cowes. The Rose Series P 655The Rose Series P 655 S.S. "Genista" leaving the pier, Cowes, Victorialocal history, postcards, ferry - genista, jetties, sepia photograph, ian reiher, ss genista, cowes, phillip island

The Cowes Jetty looking towards The Isle of Wight Hotel. The Jetty shed on the right. Four young people sitting on the fence at end of Jetty. The Rose Series P 656The Rose Series P 656 From the Pier, Cowes Phillip Is, Victorialocal history, postcards, jetties, cowes, phillip island, sepia photograph, ian reiher, isle of wight hotel, jetty

Construction of 2nd 1968/69 Bridge connecting San Remo with Newhaven. From the Jack Jenner CollectionPhotograph showing two Bridges. Old Suspension Bridge on left. 1969 Bridge with all pillars in and decking completed only in foreground - taken from San Remolocal history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridges, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, public construction

Clubs and players unknown. Photo 1100-01 - middle row on left, Jack Cleeland. Front row, 4th left, Keith McIlwraith. [Named by Bev Forrest] 1100-03 is possibly Ventnor as jumpers have V on them.Historical4 A4 sepia and black & white photocopies of old photos of football teams. No explanations or writing. Players are wearing 4 different jumpers. phillip island football team, sport, photograph, cleeland, mcilwraith, forrest, mcfee, ventnor, jack jenner

In the 1930s and 1940s the Victorian Railways was facing serious competition with not only the increasing popularity of the car but also many bus coach services that in many cases served the same tourist destinations that could be reached by rail. To counter the impact on its passenger business, the Victorian Railways extensively advertised on posters and printed brochures. [State Libray of Victoria Blog Jan 2023]]HistoricalSmall, cream coloured brochure with a round photo of a koala on front cover. Other pages contain information on tourist spots, concentrating on the abundance of koalas.Koalas and enchantment. Phillip Island Fairyland for fascinating holidays. Victorian Railways Print November 1938tourism, tourist brochure, koalas, railways

Souvenir history of Phillip Island.A collection of black & white photographs in a souvenir folder. Photographs include: Koalas, Penguins, Seals, The Suspension Bridge, Cowes Pier, Cowes Beach, The Race Track, The Nobbies, Pyramid Rock, The Pinnacles and Forrest Cave. On the front of the folder: Cowes, Phillip Island. Greetings from Cowes, P.I. Inside and description of Phillip Island as shown on Photograph 281-12. 281.01. Koalas, or Australian Native Bears. 281-02. "Come on, Hurry, Baby's waiting." 281-03. View of Suspension Bridge, looking from San Remo to Phillip Island. 281-04. View from the Pier, Cowes. 281-05. On the Seal Rocks, Phillip Island, Vic. 281-06. Western Beach, Cowes, Phillip Island. 281-07. The straight, Racing Circuit, Cowes, Phillip Island. 281-08. the Nobbies, Phillip Island. 281-09. The Pyramide, Back Beach, Phillip Island. 281-10. The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island. 281-11. Forest Cave, Phillip Island, Vic. wildlife - koala, wildlife - seals, wildlife - penguins, the nobbies, the pinnacles, forrest caves, pyramid rock, cowes foreshore - cowes pier - phillip island, cowes beach phillip island, phillip island suspension bridge, phillip island race track, stan harris

Donated by Bass Valley Historical SocietyBlack & White Portrait of Anne McHaffie as a young child in lace dress.On back: " Anne McHaffie Phillip Island"mchaffie family, phillip island, bass valley historical society, anne mchaffie

Donated by Stan McFee from the Keith McIlwraith Collection.Black & White postcard. View looking across water to Rhyll."Off Rhyll Phillip Island 270"rhyll, phillip island, stan mcfee, keith mcilwraith collection

One of 4 photographs donated by Norma Smith. On back of postcard is an order sent to Mrs Smith of Rhyll from Mrs Eva Richardson of Bay View Cowes, for eating apples and pears. Black & White postcard of Bay View Guesthouse."Bay View Cowes, Phillip Island"bay view cowes phillip island, bayview guesthouse cowes, mrs richardson, mrs smith, norma smith

The Circuit was built in the 1950's and opened in 1956. The circuit was closed in 1962 due to lack of finance for repair work to the track. In 1964 Len Lukey purchased the cirtuit and reopened in 1967, but once again was closed in 1978 as not suitable for modern racing. It was used only for Historic Rallies and the like until 1982. In 1985 The Circuit was purchsed by Placetac Pty Ltd. The Circuit was refurbished in 1988. In 1989 The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix - 1st World Championship Round - was held at the Circuit on 9th April. 2004 the Circuit and surrounding land was purchased by The Linfox Group who still own it to this day (8/10/2016).Black & White aerial view of the Phillip Island Grand Prix Race Track with Bass Strait in the background and painting of 1932 Grand PrixJ. D. Payne - Commercial Photographer, Rice Street, Moorabbin. Phone: XL 3144phillip island g p circuit, grand prix circuit phillip island, len lukey, linfox group, jean parle, bill thompson, keith riordan, bugatti, 1932 grand prix

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph looking east along the first Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo.local history, photography, photographs, bridges, phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, phillip island suspension bridge, san remo, john jenner, bryant west

Donated by N. G. Hunt, Baxter, VictoriaBlack & White postcard of The Nobbies and Seal Rocks in the background."The Rose Series, P. 665" "The Nobbies and Seal Rocks, Phillip Island, Victoria"the nobbies phillip island, seal rocks phillip island, phillip island, n g hunt

Photos were taken from the Facebook page " Antique Post Cards". Permission was obtained form the administrator to use these.HistoricalA series of old sepia, black & white, coloured postcards, Rose, Robb brothers, Photo shop Series, Victorian Railways series, Valentines, Hislop, Punch, Airspy of Phillip Island and San Remo scenes.speke, genester house, newhaven, lover's walk, cowes baths, summerland beach, san remo pier, cowes beach, aerial photo, cowes 1950s, bridge 1940, san remo, shell tea rooms, ss genista, estelle star, churchill island, isle of wight hotel, lover's walk cowes

This album was presented to the Earl of Stradbroke by Fathers of Soldiers and Returned Soldiers 16/2/1923. Photo of Churchill Island taken from Newhaven.Photograph of Churchill Island taken from Newhaven, Phillip Island. Small jetty and bushes in foreground.Rose Series P696. Churchill Is., from Newhaven, Phillip Is., Victoriaphillip island, churchill island

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

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of a portrait of Charles Manton. He grazed pigs on Phillip Island in 1841.local history, photography, photographs, portrait of charles manton, black & white photograph, charles manton, pig grazing, early settlers, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of the head and antlers of a Royal Deer shot on Phillip Island about 1880local history, photography, royal deer head and antlers, black & white photograph, wildlife, deer, john jenner, bryant west

Broadbent's was the official guide of the Government Tourist Bureau. Mr Roy Bain owned a secondhand shop on corner of Thompson Ave and Chapel Street, Cowes, currently a Japanese restaurant.HistoricalSmall orange, black and red booklet with black type containing maps and information of accommodation, businesses and tourist venues.Broadbent's Official Road Guide Phillip Island and Gippsland South and Central. Broadbent's Year of Issue 45.guesthouses, broadbent's guides, hislop newsagency, underdown strawberry farm, osterlund fishing trips, parry's butcher, athenia cafe, roy bain, broadway bakery, cowes camping ground, cowes main garage, beach park camp

The Gliddon book does not have an index. This index was based on edition 1.HistoricalA4 spiral bound typed bookletPhillip Island in picture and story. Compiled by Joshua Wickett Gliddon. Index compiled by Bernard Charles Graydenbernard grayden, joshua wickett gliddon, index

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyColour copy of postcard. View from San Remo to Newhaven, Phillip Island. Christmas Greeting Postcard"Merry Christmas" "Newhaven from San Remo, Phillip Island"newhaven phillip island, san remo, mary karney

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph from San Remo Beach showing the beginning of construction of the first Phillip Island Bridge in 1940.local history, photography, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge beginning construction, black & white photograph, phillip island bridge, phillip island suspension bridge, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of 11 photographs/postcards donated by Meg Davis & Nancy McHaffie from the estate of Brenda Higgins, grand-daughter of JD & Georgianna McHaffieSepia Postcard of a horse and gig with man and dog. Nobbies in the backgroundThe Rose Series P 666. Looking to The Nobbies, Phillip island, Victoria.the blowhole phillip island, phillip island coastline, horse & gig, meg davis, nancy mchaffie, brenda higgins

Donated by G. HaywoodBlack & White Postcard of seals on rocks in foreground with sea in background."The Rose Series, P. 652" "On The Seal Rocks, Phillip Island, Vic."seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - seals, phillip island, g haywood

One of 11 photographs left in the museum for the Society by an anonymous donor.Black & White postcard of The Nobbies with sea breaking over the rocks in the foreground and Seal Rocks on the horizon far left.Photo shop Series The Nobbies and Seal Rocks Phillip Island 6.3.47.seal rocks phillip island, the nobbies phillip island

One of 11 photographs left in the museum for the Society by an anonymous donor.Black & White postcard of The Blowhole near The Nobbies. Woman sitting at the bottom of the steps top left.Photo Shop Series The Blowhole Phillip Island 6-3-47the blowhole phillip island, the nobbiew blowhole, phillip island coastline