One of a collection of photographs taken by Jessie Smith ("girlie") of San Remo, who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island.Sepia photographs or the Isle of Wight Hotel fire showing gateway - 2 pines and railed fence. Two identical photographs. Fire 23/4/1925phillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, phillip island, jessie smith, penguin cafe, cowes

Original photograph was copied and enlarged for museum display.Black & White enlargement of a photograph of the J & S West Cowes General Store in Thompson Avenue Cowes. People standing on verandah in front of the store. Bullock team right front of picture. The original photograph is catalogue/registration no. 154-10.j & s west general store cowes phillip island, cowes general store phillip island

One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes when it closed in June, 2014. The Bayview Guesthouse eventually burnt down.Large Black & White photograph of the Bayview Guesthouse, located on the corner of The Esplanade and Warley Avenue, Cowes.guesthouses cowes phillip island, bayview guesthouse cowes, photo first phillip island

Photographs taken by Jessie "Girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Isle of Wight Hotel was built in 1870.Two photographs of the scene during fire at Isle of Wight Hotel 23/4/1925. Tall chimney and tank in centre. Smoke behind.Post Cardphillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith

One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June, 2014. The bridge was built in 1939 and opened in November 1940. Large Black & White photograph of Phillip Island Suspension Bridge, the first bridge from San Remo to Newhaven.phillip island suspention bridge, suspension bridge, photo first phillip island

Photograph taken by Jessie Smith ("Girlie") of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island One of the Jessie Smith Collection.Black & White photograph of the scene after fire. Chimney remaining standing. Isle of Wight Hotel. 23/4/1925phillip island, isle of wight, phillip island, jessie smith, isle of wight fire, phillip island

In 1878, the first chicory kiln was built by Mr. John and Solomon West, in Thompson Avenue, Cowes, near the Esplanade and the second kiln was built in 1880 by Mr Joseph Richardson.HistoricalLarge black & white photo of a brick chicory kiln with a metal roof,door and window. In a paddock with large trees nearby.2nd chicory kiln on Phillip Island, now turned into a holiday house.chicory, chicory kilns, joseph richardson,

Centennial planting of golden cyprus trees in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. 2/9/1994. Megan Fuller was grand daughter of Min Lawrence, Matthew Wright was great grandson of Peter ForrestHistorical Coloured photo of people sitting and standing on path in Cowes. 4 guests seated and 1 official standing. Group of schoolchildren behind them. One girl with spade at front left. Also 4 strips of negatives [ 13 photos] taken at the same function.Centennial planting of trees at Cowes. Seniors - Edna Thompson, Min Lawrence, Isa Niven, Peter Forrest & grandchildrengolden cyprus trees, centennial, edna thompson, min lawrence, isa niven, megan fuller, peter fuller, matthew wright

Three of a collection of photographs taken by Jessie Smith ("girlie") of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. The Isle of Wight property originally owned by Joseph Richardson and was built in 1870.Three identical photographs - black & white - of the Isle of Wight Hotel fire 23/4/1925. Woman and dog in foreground"Fire from back to front Isle of Wight Cowes 23/4/1925"phillip island, isle of wight hotel fire phillip island, jessie smith, joseph richardson, penguin cafe cowes phillip island

One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed down in June 2014. Photograph of The Esplancade near corner of Bass Avenue. Tennis Courts belonging to Yackatoon or Continental.Large Black & White photograph of The Esplanade, Cowes showing cars, tennis courts and Moreton Bay fig in the foreground.the esplanade cowes, moreton bay fig, photo first phillip island

Coloured Souvenir folder of 12 postcards donated by M Arnell.Souvenir Colour Folder of 12 colour postcards of Cowes and Phillip Island. Photographs Include: Cowes Beach, Cowes Pier, Koalas, Cowes Township, The Nobbies, Summerland Surf Beach, Suspension Bridge, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Penguin Parade, Seal Rocks, The Isle of Wight Hotel and The Blowhole.Front cover: A Souvenir of Picturesque Cowes. A Special selection of Scene in Full Colour.phillip island, cowes phillip isand, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, the blowhole phillip island, penguins, koalas, seals, m arnell

One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes when it closed in June, 2014. Dennis Harris on the whale, 2nd to right of lady in head scarf. One of the students, Helen Forrest, believes it was in 1948.Large Black & White photograph of children standing on a whale carcass at Cat Bay, Phillip Island, near the old pier.whale carcass, cat bay phillip island, dennis harris, photo first phillip island, helen forrest, cowes primary school

One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June, 2014. The opening of the War Memorial on the Cowes foreshore near the Jetty was unveiled by Mr Henry Brand, Anzac Day 1920. Large Black & White photograph of a crowd at the opening of the Cowes War Memorial, near the Jetty and opposite the Isle of wight Hotel. Very wet day as people with umbrellas to keep the rain off.cowes war memorial, mr henry brand, anzac day, photo first phillip island

Store located in Thompson Avenue, Cowes where the Commonwealth Bank was located and now a Furniture Shop. On right hand side heading down the hill. Owned by Smith family (Jessie and husband). Purchased by Bernie & Nell Mulholland. Still there in the 1950's.348-01: Black & White photograph of the Cowes Motor Garage at left and Smiths Motor Garage and Tea Rooms on the right. Three children in the gateway in front of the Motor Garage and four people in front of the Tea Rooms. On the front of the Tea Rooms is printed " confectionery, home made cakes, iced drinks, photo materials and Kodak's developing printing". 348-02: Black & White photograph of the same store and garage taken at a different angle. No people in the photograph.smith motor garage & tea rooms, cowes motor garage, smith family, allan smith

A collection of three photographs donated by Thelma Fithall.Three Black & White photograph/postcards of Cowes, Phillip Island. 282-01. The Main Street, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island. 282-02. Looking down to the Cowes Pier with a large crowd of people and several old vehicles. 282-03. The Esplanade, Cowes showing the Isle of Wight Hotel, several vehicles and people.282-01. Main Street, Cowes. 282-02. Valentine Series No. 2262. The Pier, Cowes. 282-03. Valentine Series No. 3396. The Esplanade, Cowes.cowes foreshore - cowes pier - phillip island, the esplanade cowes, isle of wight hotel - cowes phillip island, main street cowes, phillip island

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph looking north along Thompson Avenue from Chapel Street. HMAS Australia shown in the distant between Cowes and Sandy Point. Part of Cowes Garage also depicted.local history, photography, photographs, film maritime technology, boats, thompson avenue - hmas australia - cowes garage, black & white photograph, cowes, thompson avenue, shipping, hmas australia, cowes garage, john jenner, bryant west

Three photographs donated by Arthur Woodley via Jim Osterlund.Three photographs as follows: 1. Duke & Duchess of Gloucester at Cowes School No. 1202. 1945/46. Headmaster, Mr P. K. Smith in the background. 2. Mac's Milk Bar, Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Mr Winston McGuire's car at right under tree March 1953. 3. New wing of Warley Hospital ready for opening by Governor of Victoria, Sir Dalas Brooks. 21/1/1953duke & duchess of gloucester, cowes primary school, mac's milk bar cowes phillip island, warley hospital cowes phillip island, arthur woodley, jim osterlund

Cowes Post Office built in 1909 with handmade bricks which were first used in the building of first Chicory Kiln in Cowes on Phillip Island in 1870 by the West brothers, Solomon and John. It is now a Restaurant and Pizza outlet.Large white building on the west corner of Thompson Avenue and The Esplanade, Coweslocal history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, cowes old post office

Two of a collection of photographs donated by Bernie De Le Haye.350-09: Colour photograph of Phillip Island Garage. Cnr Thompson Avenue and Chapel Street - now where Gullivers Restaurant is located (2017). Loaded truck and people outside the building. Printed on the front: "Sales Ford Service" "Cars Trucks Tractors" Phone (8). Shell bowsers. 350-10: Colour photograph of the De La Haye Bros. Self Service store in Thompson Avenue, Cowes on the left hand side. Three people and two cars in front.As on the buildings.phillip island garage, de le haye bros self service cowes, bernie de la haye, gullifer family

Part of a collection of photographs donated by Bruce Bennett. Taken from different collections: Betty Kuc collection and Wal Steer. Most are photographs taken of postcards and photos.233-08. Black & White photograph of a postcard. Cowes Pier with shed, cranes and old Moonah tree in the foreground. 233-09. Black & White photograph of a postcard. Cowes Pier looking towards the east. Beach and foreshore in the foreground. 233-10. Black & White photograph reproduction of two young ladies in swimming costumes on Cowes Beach with pier in background. 233-11. Black & White photograph of a postcard. Cowes pier and Jetty shed, showing post and rail fence around entrance to pier. Tall Moonah tree near Jetty shed. 233-12. Black & White photograph reproduction of Genesta House with "Welcome Home" sign and Union Jack flags flying. Perhaps a welcome for local ment back home from the war?? 233-13. Black & White photograph reproduction of Genesta House in Cowes, Phillip Island. 233-14. Black & White photograph reproduction of Gullifer's Corner Store on the corner of Thompson Avenue & Chapel Street, Cowes Phillip Island. 233-15. Black & Whtie photograph of a gathering at the Cenotaph in Cowes, Phillip Island. 233-16. Black & White photograph reproduction of the Butcher Shop, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, near the old Shire Hall. 233-17. Black & White photograph reproduction of the lady on the rocks at Erehwon Point. Coastal vegetation behind the beach and two boats on the sand in the distance. 233-18. Black & White photograph reproduction of the Cowes Pier with masted ship and small boat at the pier. 233-19. Black & White photograph of the Garage Tea Rooms in Thompson Avenue, Cowes, with young cypresses which were planted circa 1915.233-08. The Rose Series P659. The Pier, Cowes, Phillip Is., Victoria. 233-09. The Rose Series P658. The Pier, Cowes, Phillip Is., Victoria. 233-11. The Rose Series P672. The Pier, Cowes, Phillip Is., Victoria. 233-16. Cowes - Jan. 1938 cowes pier phillip island, cenotaph cowes phillip island, gullifer's corner store cowes phillip island, garage tea rooms cowes phillip island, genesta house, genesta guesthouse, guesthouses cowes phillip island, erehwon point, cowes, a. smith garage tea rooms cowes phillip island, butcher shop cowes phillip island, bruce bennett, betty kuc collection, wal steer collection

Donated by N. M. & J. D. Archibald. April, 1973Black & White Photograph. Cowes, Thompson Avenue. Mr. N. Cleeland. Mud with iron & wood outer structure.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, n cleeland, jimmy roberts, n & j archibald

Bay View Guesthouse was located on The Esplanade between Thompson Avenue and Warley Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island Typed menu for dinner on 23/9/1932 at "Bay View", guesthouse, Cowes. Small round photo of a koala on the Menu.Above the koala - Welcome to "Bay View". Below: "I hope you'll enjoy your stay." Followed by the menu of Soup: Fish: Joints: Vegetables: Sweets:bay view guest house, bay view cowes phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, j west, dinner menu

Donated by N.M. & J.D. Archibald, 1973 April.Chicory Kiln in Cowes, Thompson Avenue, Mr. F. T. Morgan-Payler. Built for Mr. Gordon West, 1943, of poured cement. Mesh floor 14' x 15' - capacity one ton per floor. Still in operation as at 1973.local history, photography, photographs, agriculture, chicory industry buildings, historic, chicory kiln, chicory industry, coloured photograph, cowes, phillip island, n & j archibald

The site on the corner of Thompson Avenue and Church Street, Cowes was reserved on the 12th April 1869 and the church was erected by the end of the year. Financed by the Island Church of England people. Dean McCartney preached the first sermon and performed the dedication service on 30th January 1870. Prior to this time services were held at the McHaffie homestead, Ventnor. Mrs S D (Georgianna) McHaffie, wife of the first European settlers, wrote in her diary "30th January 1870. Drove to Cowes, opened the Church, fine day". the large Bible presented by her is on loan and displayed in the Museum of the Phillip Island & District Historical Society.The timber Anglican Church of St Philips was built by Alex McLardy Sen. in 1869. It is still situated in Thompson Avenue on the corner of Church Street. The Vestry was added by Mr Alex McLardy in 1903 at the cost of 21 pounds. In 1912 a Sanctuary was added to the church and a Memorial Stained Glass Window donated by Miss Rose in memory of her father and two brothers was installed.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, anglican church

Cowes in the era of guesthouses with large tennis courts and open space.HistoricalBlack & white photo mounted on cardboard of Cowes jetty with boats, Thompson Ave, The Esplanade, Isle of Wight, The Continental Guesthouse, Erewhon Guesthouse, Yackatoon Guesthouse.Cowes 1931cowes, aerial photos, jetty, isle of wight, continental, yackatoon, guesthouses, bass avenue

Photograph from the Bryant West Collection. Copied by Jack Jenner 1968. West General Store was in Thompson Ave, on west side between Chapel Street and The Esplanade. Closer to The Esplanade. Sepia photograph of J & S West Cowes General Store & sheds in Thompson Avenue. Group of people in front and bullock dray. Possibly West family, employees and public. As above with the names.cowes general store phillip island, mary karney, bryant west collection

RACV Garage in Thompson Avenue. "Thompson's Garage".Black & White photograph of community of Cowes with tyres collected for the war effort in front of Thompson's Main Garage.Tyres collected for the war effort - 1940'swar effort collection, thompson's garage cowes phillip island, sue payne

A Souvenir Postcard Folder donated by Derick White.Strip postcard folder of 12 coloured views. 341-01,2,3. The Koala Cafe, Post Office & Bayview Guest looking towards the crn of Thompson Avenue and The Esplanade. The Cowes beach & Pier. The Nobbies and steps to the Blowhole. 341-04,5,6. The Cowes Pier with a ferry and crowd of people. Cape Woolamai coastline. Close up of a koala in a tree. 341-07,8,9. Seals on Seal Rocks. The San Remo pier with a group of people, beach, and main street with Westernport Hotel in the background. Four people standing looking at The Nobbies. 341-10,11,12. The Isle of Wight Hotel and garden (now where the War Memorial stands). View of the Suspension Bridge. View overlooking Rhyll and Westernport with French Island in the background.Description similar to as above.cowes post office, koala cafe, bayview guesthouse cowes, the nobbies, the nobbies & blowhole, seals on seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - koala, cowes pier phillip island, coastline cape woolamai, san remo and pier, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, rhyll phillip island, phillip island suspension bridge, derick white

This is a collection of 12 coloured photographs of the Warley Hospital and Nursing home donated by Meg Davis. In 1923 the Warley Hospital was established in a house purchased by Mr Thompson. The new hospital was built in 1962 and the Nursing Home Annex was added in the mid 1970's. The Hospital was closed January 31st 2008.Colour Photograph 1 Cyprus Tree in grounds of the Warley Hospital with Plaque mounted on Granite plinth at base. Colour Photograph 2 Warley Avenue Cowes, Phillip Island with trees lining the street. Colour Photograph 3 Plaque mounted on Granite plinth stating "This tree was planted at the Diamond Jubilee Celebration 4-12-1983 by Mr Peter J Berwick, President Victorian Bush Nursing Association" Colour Photograph 4 Warley Avenue Street Sign mounted on concrete pole. Colour Photograph 5 Warley Hospital driveway alongside front entrance. Colour Photograph 6 Warley Hospital with "Expressions of Interest" Sign in foreground with SOLD across the sign. Colour Photograph 7 Warley Hospital Nursing Home. Colour Photograph 8 Warley Hospital front view with garage underneath. Colour Photograph 9 Warley Hospital Nursing Home. Colour Photograph 10 Warley Hospital front close up view of garage entrance and Nursing home to the right in the background. Colour Photograph 11 Warley Hospital Main Entrance. Colour Photograph 12 Warley Hospital original Medical Centre - now Consulting Rooms. warley hospital cowes phillip island, hospitals, warley nursing home cowes phillip island, warley avenue cowes phillip island, meg davis

Articles from a collection of newspaper cuttings from October 1968 to July 1971Two articles. 1. The Voters' Roll had several names incorrectly dropped from the roll. 2. The old school at Cowes in Thompson Avenue may be moved to the new school in Settlement Road to provide more classrooms.phillip island, voting roll, shire of phillip island, cowes primary school