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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Yeoman's, Martha Lock
... local history... family before being acquired by the Museum. local history ...This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Black & White Photograph of Martha Lock, eldest daughter of Captain J. B. Lock & Elizabeth, of Rhyll. She was the first girl child born on Phillip Island.local history, photography, family of john barnard lock, black & white photograph, lock family, martha lock -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Stewart & Co, Lock Family
... local history... family before being acquired by the Museum. local history ...This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Black & White Photograph of John (left) and George (right), sons of Captain John Barnard Lock of Rhyll, Phillip Island.local history, photography, family of john barnard lock, black & white photograph, lock family, john & george lock -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, John Barnard Lock Jnr
... local history... family before being acquired by the Museum. local history ...This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Tinted photograph of John Barnard Lock, younger son of Captain John Barnard Lock. Very young child.local history, photography, family of john barnard lock, coloured photograph, lock family, john barnard lock jnr -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photocopy, Capt John Barnard Lock
... local history... family before being acquired by the Museum. local history ...This photocopy belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.List of passengers on ship 'John Knox' at Point Henry, Geelong. The ship sailed from Plymouth 24, March 1851. Capt John Barnard Lock last entry.local history, documents, passenger lists, family of john barnard lock, black & white photocopy, ships, passenger list, lock family -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Manuscript, Capt John Barnard Lock
... local history... family before being acquired by the museum. local history ...This Manuscript belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the museum.History of John Barnard Lock as settler on Phillip Island, including a list of his ships.local history, documents, manuscript documents, family history, family of john barnard lock, ink on paper, lock family, john barnard lock's vessels -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, 1928
... local history...", "Reliance", and "Westernport". Also photo Arthur Woodley. local ...Captain Jimmy Clarke on board "Narrabeen" about 1928. He was best known of past skippers. Serving 28 yrs with Phillip Island & Westernport Shipping, Co., from 1921 - 1949. He served on "Genista", "Alvina", "Killara", "Reliance", and "Westernport". Also photo Arthur Woodley.3/4 length close-up of Jimmy Clarke, in uniform, at ship's railing.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, shipping, sea captains, black & white photograph, phillip island & westernport shipping, co -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Narrabeen ferry at Cowes jetty, 1928
... Local History.... Local History PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs Slides Film Shipping ...Photo by Arthur Woodley. "Narrabeen" formerly a Sydney Harbour cargo ferry, was acquired in 1928. A McFarlane Winch powered a heavy duty Derrick capable of putting an omnibus on board. It was able to be operated by one man - ship's engineer Archie McNeil - Captain Jimmy Clarke. It transported cargo, livestock, passengers and vehicles. Only one death occurred during "Narrabeen's" life to a passenger who refused to observe a warning.Close-up "Narrabeen" berthed at Cowes Jetty. Timber stack on Jetty near ship's beam.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, shipping, westernport trading, black & white photograph, shipping, sea captains, phillip island & westernport shipping, co -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
... Local History... under 300 tons. It's life finished in 1925. Local History ..."Genista" was acquired in 1921 by PI & Westernport Shipping, Co. It was the first command by Captain Jimmy Clarke in that Company 1923. His appointment was made by radio in possibly the first such appointment by radio. It was registered under 300 tons. It's life finished in 1925."Genista" steaming in open waters.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, shipping, westernport trading, black & white photograph, shipping, sea captains, phillip island & westernport shipping co -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1921-5
... Local History... Cowes and Sydney. Local History PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs Slides ...Photo by Arthur Woodley. "Narrabeen" purchased by PI & Westernport Shipping, Co in 1928. Traded between Cowes and Sydney.Close-up of "Narrabeen" berthed at Cowes Jetty. Timber piled on Jetty with shed left.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, shipping, coastal, black & white photograph, shipping, coastal, phillip island & westernport shipping, co -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1921 - 5
... Local History.... Traded between Cowes and Sydney. Local History PHOTOGRAPHY ...Photo by Arthur Woodley. The vessel "Narrabeen" purchased by PI & Westernport Shipping, Co. in 1928. Traded between Cowes and Sydney.Close-up "Narrabeen" at Cowes Jetty, bow to left. Bundle of wood on Jetty at side of shed.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, shipping, coastal, narrabeen, black & white photograph, shipping, coastal, phillip island & westernport shipping, co -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Photograph, Ventnor Football Team
... local history...-island-and-the-bass-coast One of a Jessie Smith Collection. local ...One of a Jessie Smith Collection. Photograph of the Ventnor Football Team Back row: D Grayden, W J Jeffery, Garnet Dixon Third row: C Clarke, E W Dixon, J B Grayden, A Troutman, Rex Dixon, Rees Jones Second row: Les Jones, R T Harris, R Dixon, G Bruton, W Dixon, C Little, H V Jones. Front row: A Little, ? Johnson, H Justice E Skyles.local history, photography, ventnor football team, black & white photograph, sport, football, ventnor football club -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.coloured photograph, Ellen Soumprou, 1895-1979, About 1925
... , local history... house, local history Ellen Soumprou Black & white photograph ...Ellen was the Manageress of the Continental Guest House. Comment on this photo Sally Douglas 16 December 2017 10:36 PM This has to be Ellen Florence Soumprou 1895 Carlton. Her nickname was Nellie. She was a first cousin of my mother Ella (Sevior) Douglas. In 1928 Ellen married Thomas Percy Swinburne. Ellen's parents were Ellen Sevior and Louis Alfred Soumprou. I have later pics of Ellen Soumprou and a Studio Portrait of Ellen SeviorBlack & white photograph, manually colouredEllen Soumprouelllen soumprou, phillip island, continental guest house, local history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Document, D W Paterson Co. Pty Ltd, Continental Guest House Official Opening Program, 1923
... , local history..., local history Front cover signed N Soumprou. Autographs of those ...Official opening of the Continental Cowes on 8 December 1923 by Sir James Barrett. Architect was Mr W J Jeffrey. Director was Mr A M Lonie.Printed cardboard, double sided document.. Continental Guest House official opening and menu. 8 December 1923Front cover signed N Soumprou. Autographs of those attending. Name of donor on item is incorrect. Donor is Ron Soumprou. This has been corrected in register.continental guest house,, elllen soumprou, phillip island, continental guest house, local history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - HANDKERCHIEF, 'Greetings from Portland' Handkerchief, 1900s
... local history... local history costume ladies accessories Cream silk handkerchief ...Cream silk handkerchief, scalloped edge, gold-rimmed painted image of kookaburra in one corner, sitting on brand, pink flowers, green leaves, all outlined in gold paint 'KOOKABURRA' Greetings from Portland Vic' in gold paint, beneath imageportland, handkerchief, local history, costume, ladies accessories -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Document - TICKET, Portland Football Club Season Ticket - 1928, 1928
... local history... Portland local history Back: '63' in black pen Member's ticket ...Member's ticket for Portland Football Club, for season 1928. Member's signature illegible. Red card, black print. Hole punched in left side, piece of string threaded through to make a loop.Back: '63' in black penportland football club, portland, local history -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Functional object - Pool Cue and Case, n.d
... local history...Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection History House ...Pool cue, wooden, belonged to H.L. Vivian. ' H.V.' scratched into wood near grip end '16 1/2 oz' etched into cue, about 1/3 length from grip end. Carry case brown leather, metal ring narrow end, flap to fold over opening. Light tan leather label with 'H.L. VIVIAN''16 1/2 oz' etched into cue, about 1/3 length from grip end. Carry case brown leather, metal ring narrow end, flap to fold over opening. Light tan leather label with 'H.L. VIVIAN'billiards, pool, cue, local history, portland, betty vivian collection -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Wooden Pulpit, 1900's approximate
... local history... at Rhyll Hall on a Sunday local history religion christian wooden ...Pulpit Desk was made and presented to Anglican and Presbyterian Churches by Mr. Gabriel - Desk used at Rhyll Hall on a SundayWooden Pulpit made from Oak by Mr Gabriel - used by churcheslocal history, religion, christian, wooden pulpit, mr gabriel -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Cheese Dish, 1900's approximate
... local history... Jack Jansson of Rhyll. local history metalcraft sterling silver ...Silver Cheese Dish belonging to Mrs Jack Jansson of Rhyll.Silver Cheese Dishlocal history, metalcraft, sterling silver, silver cheese dish, mrs jack jansson, rhyll, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Coffee Pot, ?
... local history...-island-and-the-bass-coast local history metalcraft pewterware ...Pewter Coffee Potlocal history, metalcraft, pewterware, domestic items, food & drink consumption, pewter coffee pot, coffee pot -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Jardiniere, 1890's approximate
... local history..., situated in Chapel Street, Cowes local history ceramics earthenware ...Jardiniere used at Elsford Guesthouse, situated in Chapel Street, CowesLarge Floral China Jardinierelocal history, ceramics, earthenware, jardiniere -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Vase
... local history... local history ceramics earthenware domestic items containers ...From early Phillip Island GuesthouseVase Floral Pattern, curved sides, fluted top.local history, ceramics, earthenware, domestic items, containers, turned pottery -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Organ - Wood, McIlwraith organ, 1868 approximate
... local history... by McIlwraith Ancestors, then given PIDHS local history musical ...Organ donated to the Cowes Kindergarten by McIlwraith Ancestors, then given PIDHSOrgan from McIlwraith home, Rhyll. Wooden, fret work in front, coloured cherubs and panels, rest for candle or light on left side top, beading below keyboard.Waters, New Yorklocal history, musical instruments, keyboard, organ, mcilwraith family, rhyll, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Chicory Kiln, 1970
... local history.... After it was closed donated to Historical Society. local history ...Made by Mr Titcher for his personal collection. Displayed in Mrs Audrey McFee's miniature Chicory Kiln. After it was closed donated to Historical Society.Model Chicory Kiln made of painted match wood in Glass Case.Chicory Kiln early 1900's - scale model by Robert Titcher, Dandenong. 1/4" to 1 Foot.local history, rural industry, horticulture, chicory industry, model chicory kiln, mr titcher -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Sign Ventnor School, 1923
... local history... on road. local history school equipment school name & number ...When school existed on corner Ventnor Beach Road & Ventnor Road (Nobbies Road). School opened 6th September 1923. Donated by Mrs Morling 19-02-1989. Had been found on road.Rectangular sign with name of school and number 3895. White painted sign with black lettering.Ventnor School No. 3895local history, school, equipment, school name & number, ventnor, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Boomerang, Unknown
... local history...-island-and-the-bass-coast local history aboriginal artifact ...Boomerang - ornamented with red ochre and lined with grooves on obverse side. Non returning type used for hunting or fighting.local history, aboriginal artifact, boomerang, hunting & fighting implement -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
School Bell, 1872
... local history...) away. local history equipment school bell cowes phillip island ...Cowes State School No. 1282 was situated where Museum & Civic Buildings now stand in Thompson Avenue. School was built in 1872 by Mr. R. Blaikie and helpers. Opened officially 12th October 1874. First bell of original school. On a calm day it could be heard at Rhyll 5 miles (8 kms) away.Iron or Bronze Bell painted black with suspension frame.local history, equipment, school bell, cowes, phillip island, cowes state school -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Grave Marker, 1870 approximate
... local history... Cemetary. local history memorials graveboards grave marker cowes ...Used to mark grave at Phillip Island Cemetary.Grave Marker - Black painted clover leaf head and long straight leg.local history, memorials, graveboards, grave marker, cowes, phillip island cemetary -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Trunk, 1890 approximate
... local history.... Ollie Justice 1992. Over 100 years old. local history personal ...150 Year Trunk. Bought from Estate Mrs. Ollie Justice 1992. Over 100 years old.Large bound trunk with domed top. Painted blue. Leather handles each end. Binding and top braces with metal studs and edge flanges.local history, personal effects, travel goods, wooden trunk, mrs ollie justice -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.Prize Cup, 01-03-1935
... local history.... local history trophies & awards sports silver cup yacht race ...The Regatta was held to celebrate the centenary of the settlement of Melbourne. The "Mayflower" was built by the owner Joseph Nicholas Walton who was a fisherman and carpenter.Silver Cup atached to black bakelite stand with two handles.Cowes Centenary Regatta. Open Handicap Yacht Race won by "Mayflower" owned by J. M. Walton. Presented by C. H. Matthews, Esq, "Bayview" Cowes.local history, trophies & awards, sports, silver cup, yacht race, cowes centenary regatta, the mayflower, j n walton -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Framed Print, Unknown
... local history... in Warrnambool by Mr. S. J. McFee and bought for $4.00 local history ...Found in Second Hand Shop in Warrnambool by Mr. S. J. McFee and bought for $4.00Picture of racehorse "Wollomai" by Frederick Woodhouse. Bred & trained by John Cleeland of Phillip Island. Glass covered print. Plain wooden frame. Horse's winning races listed on display marker. Winner of Melbourne Cup 1875.local history, illustrations, prints, wollomai race horse, melbourne cup
