Prior to 1939 access to the Island was by punt from San Remo or car ferry from Stony Point. A bridge was opened in 1940 but increased traffic and low load capacity was a problem. The decision to build a new bridge was made in the 1960s.HistoricalColoured, bound booklet with a photo of the old and new Phillip Island bridges on the cover and the CRB logo and name on rear. It includes the order of proceedings for the opening and bridge statistics, plans and contractor information. Also photos of construction and a history of travel to the Island before a bridge was built and the first bridge. There is also a 2 page typed document written by the bridge engineer who gives a brief history of access to the Island and problems at the opening with access and a rebel who tried to open it unofficially.Official Opening of the Phillip Island Bridge at San Remo by The Hon. M.V. Porter, MLA. Minister of Public Works. November 21 1969bridges, 2nd phillip island bridge construction, tom russell, phillip island bridge opening 1969

This Photograph was donated by Jessie Smith to Stanley Joseph McFee.View of the Smalls' farm at Shetland Heights, San Remo.local history, photographs, scenes of san remo and shetland heights, sepia photograph, san remo, shetland heights, farm house

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 south along the waterfront of San Remolocal history, photography, photographs, san remo and foreshore, sepia photograph, san remo, waterfront, john jenner, bryant west

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

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Sepia photograph mounted on cardboard. Gateway to Shetland Heights property at San Remoshetland heights san remo, san remo, jessie smith

Nine photographs from the Country Roads Boards with Negative Numbers and description. Donated by L. J. HaywardNine photographs of the 2 car Punt and the 2 bridges between San Remo and Phillip Island. 310-01. Photograph of the two car punt operating in 1929 between San Remo and Newhaven. 310-02. Photograph of the Suspension Bridge between San Remo and Newhaven. 310-03. Photograph of the two bridges - old and new. 310-04. Photograph of the construction of the new bridge. 310-05 to 09. Photographs of the construction of the new bridge.310-01. CRB Neg No 68-1091 310-02. CRB Vic. Aust. Neg No. 61-864C 310.03. CRB Neg No. 69-1406 310-04. CRB Neg No. 67-3741 Phillip Island Bridge Sheet Pile Coffer Dam. 310-05. CRB Neg No. 68-461A. Phillip Island Bridge Portal Frame Piers on San Remo side. 310-06. CRB Neg No. 66-1012B Phillip island Bridge. The temporary steel bridge in October 1966. 310-07. CRB Neg No. 67-4019C Phillip Island Bridge. Anchor span beam 204 ft long. 310-08. CRB Neg No. 67-1826E. Phillip Island Bridge. Stressing an anchor span beam. 310-09. CRB Neg No. 67-1930F. Phillip Island Bridge. Placing the first beam on No. 3. span.suspension bridge, phillip island bridge, newhaven-san remo punt, l j hayward

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

Donated by Edith ElmsBlack & White Postcard of view from Suspension Bridge between San Remo and Newhaven. Bridge on right and San Remo Jetty on the left. Houses and farmland of San Remo in background."The Rose Series P. 3460. View from the bridge, looking towards San Remo, Vic."suspension bridge san remo/phillip island, san remo jetty, phillip island, edith elms

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

George Clarke was the father of Jimmy & Jack Clarke, twins, and Violet Clarke. Photograph one of a collection of photographs donated by Arthur Woodley, friend of the Clarke brothers.Black & white photograph of holiday makers on the San Remo Pier.Inscription written by Arthur Woodley - donor. "Probably Federation Day 1901. Captain George Clarke can be seen standing directly under single boat mast with flag. He died 1904"san remo pier, cpt george clarke, arthur woodley

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

This Photograph was donated by Jessie Smith to Stanley Joseph McFee.View over to Churchill Island from the Small's farm at Shetland Heights, San Remo. The item is a print on thin cardboard.local history, photographs, scenes of san remo and shetland heights, sepia photograph, san remo, shetland heights, churchill island

First Suspension Bridge built 1940 between Newhaven & San Remo. Bridge opened by Hon. Albert Dunstan, Premier of Victoria. Photograph taken from San RemoBlack & White photograph of Suspension Bridge between Newhaven & San Remolocal history, photographs, film civil engineering, bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner, phillip island bridge

One of a collection of 4 photographs donated by Y. HancockBlack & White postcard of yachts at San Remo. Many people onboard a vessel next to a yacht."San Remo Sports"yachts, yachts at san remo, y hancock

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 San Remo looking south along the foreshore showing some houses. Reef exposed by low tide. Jetty in background.local history, photography, photographs, san remo and foreshore, sepia photograph, san remo, foreshore, jetty, john jenner, bryant west

One of a collection of photographs donated by Bruce BennettSepia photograph of the San Remo to Newhaven Barge with Herbie Kirkland standing of the deck.On back: "Herbie Kirkland - Barge - I. Mannix collection"barges, san remo to newhaven barge, herbie kirkland, bruce bennett, phillip island

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

One of a collection of Photographs donated by Steve Stefan, Archivist, St Frances Church, MelbourneBlack & White postcard of the Rocky coastline at San Remo"The Rose Series, P. 711" "The Rock-bound Coast, San Remo, Victoria"san remo coastline, rocky coastline san remo victoria

One of a collection of photographs donated by Bruce BennettSepia photograph of beach with two boats and a man in foreground. Possibly Lock's Punt. Pier in background.On back: "San Remo - could be Lock's punt - Wal Steer collection"san remo jetty, san remo pier, lock's punt, boats, barges, bruce bennett

Taken by Miss Edith Elms and donated via Chrisy Northcote. 1st Bridge to Phillip Island built 1940Close up of 1st Bridge showing concrete foundations. Taken from San Remo.local history, photography, photographs, suspension bridge, san remo, phillip island, sepia photograph, bridges

Part of a collection presented by Miss Edith Elms via Chrisy NorthcoteEagles Nest from cliff top near San Remo. Long grass in foreground.local history, photography, photographs, birdlife, seascapes, eagle nest, black & white photograph, san remo

The chairs together with a large table originally were used by the Phillip Island Council for monthly shire meetings in the old shire hall in Thompson Avenue. When the new offices opened on the corner of Church Street & Thompson Avenue in 1978 modern furniture was installed. They were then donated to the Historical Society. Article and photo of Bev Forrest, Cherry McFee & Elaine Alexander sitting on the newly reupholstered antique chairs in the museum. museum chairs and table, chairs restoration, cherry mcfee, bev forrest, elaine alexander, phillip island & san remo advertiser, shire of phillip island

Photograph donated by Rod Carmichael.Black & White laminated photograph. San Remo Pier with "Evening Star". Newhaven Pier in the background. L Talbot and B Johnson 1950 ?ferry evening star, ferries, san remo pier, newhaven pier, rod carmichael