"Cleverly worked to produce sharp & jagged edges". From the old display label.Stone knife, elongated in shape, irregular edges. Light beige coloured stone, possibly quartz.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone knife, phillip island

"Cleverly worked to produce sharp & jagged edges". From the old display label.Stone Knife, irregular shape with sharpened edges. Light grey coloured stone.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone knife, phillip island

"Cleverly worked to produce sharp & jagged edges." From the old display label.Stone Knife, almost crescent shape, with irregular and sharpened edges. Dark browny-red coloured stone.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone knife, phillip island

Wooden boomerang. Curved 'V' shaped boomerang. Wood has been smoothed to a dull sheen. Ends are tapered and rounded. There appears to be traces of red ochre on one side of the boomerang.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hunting, boomerang

Large concave stone. Nardoo Stone of Nanya Tribe.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone implement, nardoo stone, anvil, aboriginal stone

Found by Ossie Underdown, possibly with 2 other axes entries 5 & 6.Stone Axeaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone axe, mrs hardy

Used from 1842 by aboriginal "Peter" - employed by Mr. McHaffie.Angled wooden implement, sharp down two edges with a longer rounded handle and ornamental butt.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, wooden tool, wooden implement, mrs hardy

Used from 1842 by aboriginal "Peter" - employed by Mrs McHaffieAngled wooden impliment - flat on two faces, sharpened at the edges.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, wooden tool, wooden implement, mrs hardy

used from 1842 by aboriginal "Peter" employed by Mrs McHaffieAngled Wooden Implement - flat on two faces. Sharpened at the edges.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, wooden tool, wooden implement, mrs hardy

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

Donated by Mrs Edna Thompson.White hand crocheted quilt made in 1880 by Mrs Georgina Oswinhandmade objects, handcrafts, needlework, quilt, crochet, mrs georgina oswin

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

Pewter Coffee Potlocal history, metalcraft, pewterware, domestic items, food & drink consumption, pewter coffee pot, coffee pot

Jardiniere used at Elsford Guesthouse, situated in Chapel Street, CowesLarge Floral China Jardinierelocal history, ceramics, earthenware, jardiniere

Worn by Mrs Sternholdt's Great AuntWhite lawn Wedding Dress (in case), lace insert, long sleeve, frill at neck and sleeves, back fastened with hooks and eyes - handmade.Display case presented by Smith's Beachcomber Assn. Inc. to commemorate the Bicentennary of Australia 1788 - 1988.australian history, costume, female, wedding dress, lace & lawn dress

Donated by Alan West found Fregon, South Australia (now Northern Territory)Light brown Grinding Stoneaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone

Boomerang. Length 530mm. Maker unknown. Place Victoria. No specific provenance.local aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hunting & fighting implement, boomerang

UnknownA heavy hunting and fighting boomerang with an incised design typical of the area of origin. Striped ovals design - little bird feet.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hunting & fighting implement, boomerang

On Loan from Alan WestPortable Mortar Stonelocal aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, mortar stone

Donated by Alan West found in Northern TerritoryFlat light brown Grinding StoneKulpitjata, Northern Territoryaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone

Donated by Michael CleelandUnifacially - flaked Pebble Axelocal aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, pebble axe

Upper Grinding Stone donated by Alan WestLight coloured flat Grinding StoneKulpitjata, Northern Territoryaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone

Beaked Boomerang ornamented with red ochre, fine grooves on obverse side. This is a special form of Boomerang used in fighting at close quarters or as a missile. The purpose of the beak is to catch on any defensive object being used by the person under attack. Used as items of trade - is made by tribes in West Queensland and Northern Central Australia.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, boomerang

Hardwood Shield ornamented with red ochre zig zag grooves on outer side.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hardwood shield

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

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

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

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

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