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Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Monochrome
... Churchill Island...The Churchill Island collection includes an archive...The Churchill Island collection includes an archive ...The Churchill Island collection includes an archive of photographs from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this image represents the Amess era.Churchill Island has been variously imagined and used to make a permanent settler colonial space since the mid-1800s. The history of the island offers a rich example of the complexity of private settlement in Victoria up until 1976 when it was sold to the Victorian Government.Monochrome image of two men in a field surrounded by water, each holding a working horse by its bridle. One horse is coupled to a two-wheel cart and the second is saddled for riding. churchill island, farming, working horse, amess -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Monochrome, c.1950
... churchill island...The Churchill Island collection includes an archive...The Churchill Island collection includes an archive ...The Churchill Island collection includes an archive of photographs from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this image represents the Jenkins era.Churchill Island has been variously imagined and used to make a permanent settler colonial space since the mid-1800s. The history of the island offers a rich example of the complexity of private settlement in Victoria up until 1976 when it was sold to the Victorian Government.Monochrome image of a house with a formal garden and a mounted cannon in the foreground.Early 1950'schurchill island, garden, house, cannon, jenkins -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Document - Sales booklet, April 3, 1946
... churchill island...The Churchill Island collection includes an archive...The Churchill Island collection includes an archive ...A sales document for the complete Dispersal Sale of the Churchill Island Dairy Shorthorn Stud held on Wednesday, April 3, 1946.Small bound document featuring sales information on plain blue front cover.non-fictionA sales document for the complete Dispersal Sale of the Churchill Island Dairy Shorthorn Stud held on Wednesday, April 3, 1946.churchill island, dairy shorthorns, dairy farming, livestock, breeding, jenkins -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Weapon - Cannon, 1800s
... churchill island...The Churchill Island collection includes objects from...The Churchill Island collection includes objects from ...The Churchill Island collection includes objects from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this object represents the early Amess era.The cannon was left on Churchill Island after the last private resident left and the Island was purchased by the Victorian State Government. During the time of ownership by Samuel Amess, the cannon was positioned in the front garden facing the bay. In 1982, the Victorian Conservation Trust sought to identify the manufacture and provenance of the cannon. Images held within the Churchill Island Museum and Archive demonstrate the annual use of the cannon by the Amess family, in particular the firing of the cannon on New Years Eve of each year.Six pounder cast iron smooth bore cannon, mounted on a white painted wooden carriage with four iron wheels.860 / FRECKchurchill island, cannon, samuel amess, 1800s, victorian conservation trust -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Tool - Branding Iron
... churchill island...TThe Churchill Island collection includes objects from...TThe Churchill Island collection includes objects from ...TThe Churchill Island collection includes objects from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this iron represents the Amess era. This branding iron belonged to Samuel Amess, who owned Churchill Island in the late nineteenth century and used the iron to brand his cattle.Iron handle with initials SA fashioned at base. Surface rust, pitted metal. churchill island, samuel amess, branding iron, cattle -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Trophy, 1902 hallmark C
... churchill island...The Churchill Island collection includes an number...The Churchill Island collection includes an number ...The Churchill Island collection includes an number of historic objects from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this trophy represents the Jenkins era.This trophy demonstrates Harry Jenkins' prowess of motor sport and his competitive spirit, was awarded for a motorcycle race held in NSW on 16/02/1910. This item was given to Arthur Evans, a family friend, on the day of the auction sale of artifacts in 1973. This is one of very few orginal items found within the Churchill Island museum collection.Large solid metal three-dimensional object featuring 4 identical cylinders open at one end. All 4 cylinders are joined, domed in profile and designed to represent the four cylinders of a motor bike. The object is engraved and has silver plated hallmarks. MOTOR CYCLE CLUB OF NSW / SCRATCH RACE / 4 HP AND OVER / H JENKINS 16-2-10 SYDENHAM PATENT 2272 / A S trophy, harry jenkins, motor bike racing, churchill island, 16/02/1910, scratch race, 4 hp and over, motor cycle club of nsw -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Horse-drawn grader
... churchill island...The Churchill Island collection includes objects from...The Churchill Island collection includes objects from ...The Churchill Island collection includes objects from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this horse-drawn grader represents the Jenkins era. Churchill Island has been variously imagined and used to make a permanent settler colonial space since the mid-1800s. The history of the island offers a rich example of the complexity of private settlement in Victoria up until 1976 when it was sold to the Victorian Government.Yellow and red horse-drawn grader attached to an unpainted wooden pole. Four steel wheels connected into pairs by axles are linked through the long arched metal piece, where a seat, crank, and levers are attached. The grader itself sits directly below the seat, and consists of a length of metal perpendicular to the ground, designed to move and level the ground.farm, machinery, grader, horse drawn, churchill island -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Windmill, 1930s
... Churchill Island...The Churchill Island collection includes objects from...The Churchill Island collection includes objects from ...The Churchill Island collection includes objects from the late 1800s to the mid-1970s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this windmill represents the Amess era.This windmill is anecdotally the oldest working mill of its model in Gippsland. Its connection to Churchill Island is vital as it has been a fixture since the late 1920s.Complete water-boring windmill on metal stand, with vane at head and pumphouse at base.COMETfarm, machinery, windmill, water, pumping, comet, churchill island, amess -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Photograph - Monochrome
... churchill island...The Churchill Island collection includes an archive...The Churchill Island collection includes an archive ...The Churchill Island collection includes an archive of photographs from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this image represents the early Rogers era.Churchill Island has been variously imagined and used to make a permanent settler colonial space since the mid-1800s. The history of the island offers a rich example of the complexity of private settlement in Victoria up until 1976 when it was sold to the Victorian Government.Monochrome image of a small, rustic wooden cottage with chimney and outbuildings set in a garden.churchill island, rogers, cottages, 1860s -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Painting - Oil, Margaret Amess, Untitled, C. 1900
... churchill island...The Churchill Island collection includes several artworks...The Churchill Island collection includes several artworks ...N/AThe Churchill Island collection includes several artworks, both original and printed, from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this painting belongs to the Artworks series. Early nineteeth centuryPainted scene of an island shore with sailing boat heading towards shore, c.1900s. The painting is framed in elaborate gold gilt and is orginal.churchill island, oil painting, margaret amess -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Painting - Oil, Untitled, C. 1900
... churchill island...The Churchill Island collection includes several artworks...The Churchill Island collection includes several artworks ...N/AThe Churchill Island collection includes several artworks, both original and printed, from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this painting belongs to the Artworks series.Late nineteeth centuryPainted scene of a rowboat at sea with a low sky in shades of pink and a full moon above. In large elaborate faded gold gilt frame and is orginal.churchill island, oil painting -
Churchill Island Heritage Farm
Functional object - Stop watch
... churchill island...The Churchill Island collection includes several objects...The Churchill Island collection includes several objects ...The Churchill Island collection includes several objects from the late 1800s through to mid-1970s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this object represents the Jenkins era.This stop watch is one of the few orginal items within the Churchill Island museum collection and once belonged to Harry Jenkins.Large stop watch with three dials within the one face, with each dial having a dedicated hand and movements within varied increments. churchill island, harry jenkins, jenkins, stopwatch, chronograph, thomas gaunt -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
... churchill island... on Churchill Island in the early 1860s. It is believed he first built... on the hill on Churchill Island in the early 1860s. It is believed he ...Rogers Cottage was built by John Rogers on the hill on Churchill Island in the early 1860s. It is believed he first built the Bakehouse in 1865 and shortly after built the 2 roomed dormitory which was originally lined with calico and plaster - later with hand split boards."Rogers Cottage" showing portion of the rear section and pathway with shrubs and a flower pot.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, rogers cottage -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
... churchill island... on Churchill Island in the early 1860s. It is believed he first built... on the hill on Churchill Island in the early 1860s. It is believed he ...Rogers Cottage was built by John Rogers on the hill on Churchill Island in the early 1860s. It is believed he first built the Bakehouse in 1865 and shortly after built the 2 roomed dormitory which was originally lined with calico and plaster - later with hand split boards."Rogers Cottage" showing the rear section. circular saw in foreground. Note guard on saw.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, rogers cottage -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
... churchill island... on Churchill Island in the early 1860s. It is believed he first built... on the hill on Churchill Island in the early 1860s. It is believed he ...Rogers Cottage was built by John Rogers on the hill on Churchill Island in the early 1860s. It is believed he first built the Bakehouse in 1865 and shortly after built the 2 roomed dormitory which was originally lined with calico and plaster - later with hand split boards."Rogers Cottage" showing interior of Bakehouse with oven and fireplace.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, rogers cottage -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Kodak, c 1948
... churchill island... - Black & White photograph of Churchill Island from Phillip Island... churchill island phillip island suspension bridge bert west 327-01 ...A collection of photographs donated by Rhonda McInnes (nee Closs) from her father, Don Closs 's collection. Taken whilst her parents were courting and had a trip to Phillip Island.327-01 - Black & White photograph of Westernport with Cowes Ferry and other ships in the background. 327-02 - Black & White photograph of Cowes Pier looking towards Cowes. 327-03 - Black & White photograph of the Hollydene Guest House with people standing at the front gate. 327-04 - Black & White photograph of the Cowes Vehicular Ferry arriving/departing from the Cowes Pier. 327-05 - Black & White photograph of the Proprietor of the Hollydene Guest House with Janet ? 327-06 - Black & White photograph of The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 327-07 - Black & White photograph of The Nobbies with Seal Rocks in the distance. 327-08 - Black & White photograph of The Nobbies with Janet ? in the foreground. 327-09 - Black & White photograph of Churchill Island from Phillip Island. 327-10 - Black & White photograph of the Phillip Island Suspension Bridge taken from San Remo. 327-11 - Black & White photograph of Bert West and his bus with two passengers getting onto the bus. the nobbies, cowes pier phillip island, westernport, cowes car ferry, hollydene guesthouse cowes phillip island, churchill island, phillip island suspension bridge, bert west -
Phillip Island Conservation Society Inc.
Work on paper - Photocopy of newspaper cutting, "Phillip Island tour", circa 1950s?
... Churchill Island... Victorian 'garden' planted at Churchill Island in 1801 are also... Churchill Island Nobbies telescope 3 column text under map ...The article relates the journalist's visit to Phillip Island, starting from Melbourne and describing features along the way, then at San Remo on mainland side of Phillip Island bridge, then Newhaven on the other. Other places visited include the main town of Cowes, the jetty and beach there, and the Nobbies (Point Grant), with views of the Seal Rocks offshore through telescope at the Nobbies. The writer also visited Summerland beach, described as a surf beach, with penguin and mutton bird rookeries. While not specifically referring to the Penguin Parade, the writer says the spectacle of seeing the penguins coming ashore is not to be missed. The brief military colony at Rhyll and the first Victorian 'garden' planted at Churchill Island in 1801 are also mentionedArticle is significant because it is an early (1950s?) tourist guide to Phillip Island's most popular tourist destinations. 3 column text under map of Phillip Island. Black print on white paper. phillip island, newhaven, , westernport, surf beaches phillip island, summerland beach, penguins, mutton birds, the nobbies, point grant, seal rocks, cowes, nobbies blowhole, rhyll, churchill island, nobbies telescope -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1927
... Training School for Boys in Newhaven with Churchill Island... Training School for Boys in Newhaven with Churchill Island ...St Pauls was built for the Mission of St James and St John Melbourne as a home for wayward boys, opening in 1928. It later became an orphanage. It is now (1995) used as a Discovery School for underprivileged families.Sepia photograph of early construction of St Paul's Training School for Boys in Newhaven with Churchill Island in the background.st pauls training school, mission of st james and st john, ken pound, discovery school -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Cards, Rose Series et al, Early 20th Century
... ; View of San Remo, Newhaven, Churchill Island & Rhyll... Newhaven Churchill Island Rhyll in the distance" - "Photo Shop..." - "The Nobbies" - "Overlooking San Remo Newhaven Churchill Island Rhyll ...One of a collection of 15 A3 sheets with copies of postcards printed on them. Shirley Jones Collection.Postcard copies: Seal Rocks; Kitty Miller Bay; The Nobbies; View of San Remo, Newhaven, Churchill Island & Rhyll in the distrance; Seal Colony; Greeting Card with 5 photos of Koalas, Penguins, The Whart, Suspension Bridge and coastline; The Back Beach near The Nobbies; The Nobbies & Seal Rock."Seals new Cowes Phillip Island" - Kitty Miller Bay Cowes Phillip Island Vic" - "The Nobbies" - "Overlooking San Remo Newhaven Churchill Island Rhyll in the distance" - "Photo Shop Series No. 15 Seal Colony Seal Rocks P15" - "Greetings from San Remo, Koalas, Penguins, The Whart, Suspension Bridge, Picturesque Coast" - "The Rose Series P667 Back Beach near The Nobbies Phillip Island Vic" - "Photo Shop Series No 12, Nobbies & Seal Rocks Phillip Island".seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - seals, kitty miller bay phillip island, the nobbies, coastal scene phillip island, wildlife - koala, wildlife - penguins, phillip island suspension bridge, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photographs, Fuji Film, Pickersgill Family, c 1850's
... on Churchill Island, and amongst the earliest at Griffiths Point, now... was born before the family settled on Churchill Island.... the original settlers on Churchill Island, and amongst the earliest ...The Pickersgill family were the original settlers on Churchill Island, and amongst the earliest at Griffiths Point, now San Remo. Samuel Jabez Pickersgill, is the seventh of nine children of Samuel and Winifred Pickersgill of Churchill Island fame. Samuel Jabez lived from 1866 – 1956, and in his old age wrote down his memoirs of his early years in the 1870s and 1880s. Some of these are on the Phillip Island & District Historical Society website: www.pidhs.org.auSix Black & White photographs of possible members of the Pickersgill family. 255-01. Portrait of a lady - unknown, but member of Pickersgill family. Lady is possibly Mary (Anderson) Potter daughter of Thomas Anderson and Catherine Sayle. She was the wife of Rev Herbert Potter. Edith Potter from Herberts first marriage in England married Walter Pickersgill. 255-02. Photograph of a house - maybe Pickersgill connection. 255-03. Family group - lady with 5 children - possibly Pickersgill. 255-04. Samuel K Pickersgill with wife & child. 255-05. Samuel K Pickersgill. 255-06. Photograph of 5 ladies (sisters) Back Row: Mrs Annie Potter & Mrs Charles Grayden. Front Row: Mrs Priscilla Howse, Mrs Lil Beamish, Mrs Kate Thompson. The sister in the middle of the group was the eldest, Lil nee Pickersgill, who was born before the family settled on Churchill Island.pickersgill family, samuel k pickersgill, laurie thompson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Once upon an Island: the early days of Phillip Island, 2023
... Churchill Island... Summerland Churchill Island Erosion Once upon an island : the early ...Series of articles collected by the Advertiser for the celebration in 2018 of 150 years of European settlement of Phillip Island. Printed by Chicory Publshing, division of The Phillip Island and San Remo .Advertiser.HistoricalColoured hardcover book, 229 pages, with photos, stories and recollections of early settlement of Phillip IslandOnce upon an island : the early days of Phillip Island Collated by Anne Oswin, Eleanor McKAy and Sarah Hudson.phillip island history, phillip island & san remo advertiser, ferries, shipwrecks, motor racing, wollemi, chicory, golden cyprus trees, sharks, guesthouses, army ww1, ww2, warley hospital, football, olive justice, summerland, churchill island, erosion -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet, Phillip Island Back when 1982 Art and Essay Competition, 1984
... Churchill Island... The speke Phillip Island Cemetery swimming baths Churchill Island ...The competition was to increase awareness of the pioneering of Phillip Island. 155 entries were received and winners were compiled in the booklet. Art competition winners were Open- Frances Reith and Maree Chaston. Secondary- Neil McRae and Shannon Condick. Primary- Laurie Chisholm and Paul Matthews. Essay Competition winners were Open- Patsy Hunt and Audrey Nicol.. Secondary- Judy Nicol and Cameron Ashe. Primary- Joanne Scrase and Richard Patching.HistoricalLarge yellow coloured booklet with green binding with typed pages, photos and drawings. Also a draft copy of the booklet pre printing which has typed sections pasted onto pages.Snippets of Phillip Island History. Entries from The Shire of Phillip Island Art and Essay competition 1982, conducted in association with the opening of the library, heritage centre and meeting room.chicory industry, the speke, phillip island cemetery, swimming baths, churchill island, ventnor state school, ventnor hall, killara ferry, motor racing -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper Clipping, May 1876
... churchill island... edition, no. 408 (May 1, 1889). phillip island churchill island ...The Illustrated Australian News is a former monthly news magazine of record in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Its precursor Illustrated Australian News for Home Readers was first published in 1837 by Ebenezer Syme and David Syme. The title was later changed to The Illustrated Australian News and Musical Times and finally shortened to The Illustrated Australian News from no. 233 (Jan. 26, 1876) through to the final edition, no. 408 (May 1, 1889).Copy of an article in The Illustrated Australian News about a visit from Melbourne to Phillip Island. The holiday started from the Albion Hotel at 7.00am by coach - assumeably horse drawn!. Drawings accompanied the clippings, however have been mislaid hopefully only temporarily.phillip island, churchill island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
... churchill island... industry coloured photograph john cook churchill island rogers ...During Rogers' occupation in 1865, he built two huts. These huts still remain, probably being among the oldest buildings in Western Port. It is believed he first built the Bakehouse."Rogers Cottage" - showing the interior of the kitchen - note wood stove. Now a storeroom.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, rogers cottage -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
... churchill island... industry coloured photograph john cook churchill island Coloured ...Because the condition of this gate is so good, one can assume that it is a fairly recent construction.Coloured photograph showing back gate to homestead. Note the word "Churchill" on wooden gate. Wind indicator on top of post.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
... churchill island... coloured photograph john cook churchill island Coloured photograph ...History unknown - obviously modernColoured photograph showing two single gates overlooking paddock and ?French Island. Note one Pine tree on either side of photograph.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1978/9
... churchill island... john cook churchill island rogers cottage cellar Coloured ...The brick half Cellar, built by Samuel Amess for butter making and to keep meat - produce cool. On the side of the Cellar is a quotation "Gaze sadly here but shed no fear, their duty done they brought good cheer."Coloured photograph showing steps leading down to the underground Cellar situated beside "Rogers' Cottage"local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, rogers cottage cellar -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Postcard, Antique postcards of Phillip Island
... Churchill Island... Churchill Island Isle of Wight Hotel lover's walk cowes A series ...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 -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Late 19th Century
... the original settlers of Churchill Island. They had seven children.... and family were the original settlers of Churchill Island. They had ...Samuel Pickersgill and his wife and family were the original settlers of Churchill Island. They had seven children.Photograph of Samuel Pickersgill - 1826 - 1902.samuel pickersgill, bernard grayden -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Charles & Margaret Grayden, Late 1800's
... , near George Ames Drive to Churchill Island. ... 33 & 34 from 1868, near George Ames Drive to Churchill Island ...Margaret & Charles Grayden owned blocks 33 & 34 from 1868, near George Ames Drive to Churchill Island. Sepia photograph of Margaret & Charles Grayden, possibly at Newhaven.margaret & charles grayden, bernard grayden