A typical Island home of the period - hipped roof, two chimney stacks, verandah and iron lace valence. Captain & Mrs Jansson were married here on her 18th birthday.Coloured photograph of home of Captain J Jansson in Loch Road, Rhyll, built in 1892 by McLardy and Kiernan.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, capt j a jansson

The summer home of the McFee family from about 1883. It was the Rhyll Post Office for many years.Coloured photograph of "The Pines" Rhyll. Originally called "Rimutara", built by Wm. Richardson for Cr. W T McFee.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, mcfee summer home

Timber house with verandah and metal valence, built probably in the early 1900s.Coloured photograph of the home of Capt. Leonard McFee of the 'Genista', in Beach Road, Rhyll.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, l mcfee homestead

Timber house with verandah built probably early 1900s.Coloured photograph of the home of Percy McFee, Newhaven-Rhyll Road.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, p mcfee homestead

"Charmandene" Guest House in Osborne Avenue. Now a private residence.Coloured photograph of "Charmandene" Guest House in Osborne Avenue. Now a private residence.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island

Redcliffe House was a Guest House in 1924 and in 1937 opened its doors to under-privileged children. In 1950 Redcliffe House was divided into flats. It has a charming verandah and wooden valence.Coloured photograph of Redcliffe Guest House at Newhaven.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, redcliff guesthouse

Stradbroke House was once run by W Smith - now (1979) owned by C CarterColoured photograph of Stradbroke House.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, housing, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, stradbroke house

"Widgee" was once run by Mrs Emily Spavin (nee McFee), Findlay Street, Cowes.Coloured photograph of "Widgee"local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, widgee guesthouse, emily spavin

Built in the 1880s, the hall was leased by the Education Department for use as a school. 35 children were in attendance.Coloured photograph of the Rhyll Mechanics Halllocal history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, rhyll mechanics hall

Mr S J McFee built this wattle and daub outhouse himself - c 1918Coloured photograph of Mr S J McFee at the door of his outhouse.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, s j mcfee

The Cairn commemorates the visits of Bass (1799), Grant (1801), Murray (1801) and the French expeditions of 1802 and 1826.Photograph of historic Cairn on Rhyll foreshore.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, rhyll cairn

This commemorates the site of Fort DumaresqPhotograph of Pine tree which marks the spot where Capt. Wright established a fort in 1826.local history, photographs, historical, memorial (pine tree), coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, fort dumaresq

Photograph of two chimneys of George Dorward's home on the hill of Newhaven-Rhyll Road. A very tall standing Palm tree, two bushes part of a fence and in background glimpse of Westernport Bay.Remains of the home of George Dorward on the hill on Newhaven-Rhyll Road.local history, photographs, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, george dorward

Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870. The Anderson family lived there for many years. Purchased by Mr & Mrs Lunn in 1971. A single fronted weatherboard white painted with blue roof. A large two story building behind. Mr & Mrs Baker bought Glen Isla early 2000s and run as an Accommodation property.Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, glen isla homestead

Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870. The Anderson family lived there for many years. Mr & Mrs Lunn bought Glen Isla in 1971. A single fronted white weatherboard cottage, large 2 story building behind seemingly attached. Sprawling tree across right front of photograph behind a rock fence with brick pillars - a wide yellow gravel drive. Bought by Mr & Mrs Baker early 2000s and run as an accommodation property.Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, glen isla homestead

"Tallawalla" once named "Everton". Built by Joseph Richardson about 1870 and lived in by several generations of the Richardsons for many years. Bought by Mr & Mrs Ed Rayner. Ranch style white painted home with blue roof. Set to back of property - garden - drive and two tall trees in the foreground. A large tree on left side of home."Talawalla" once named "Everton". Built by Joseph Richardson - 1870.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, talawalla homestead

Findlay Art Gallery. The house was brought from French Island where it was the home of the De La Haye family.White timber house single storey. Findlay Art Gallery.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, findlay art gallery

Rhylstone Park in Thompson Avenue, Cowes, was the home of Mr Vaughan. Later run as a clock museum then a B & B until approx 2007.A brick house built by Mr Joseph Vaughan about 1890. It was named Rhylstone Park. single storey - bull nose verandah.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island

The house was built with bricks made by Robert Anderson, a Scottish engineer who had a Hoffman Brick Kiln on the corner of McHaffie Drive and Church Street, Cowes.Brick house in Walpole Street, Cowes made of local Anderson bricks.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island

Shire Hall in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Built early 1930's. Demolished 1984/1985. The Shire Hall was also used as a Picture Theatre and Ballroom catering for 200 persons. On the right hand side was the Library which later was moved downstairs. The Council Chambers were on the third floor.Shire Hall in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Box like building with windows overlooking the street. Note entrance at the middle of the building - also the Notice Board on the right advertising the forth coming films. The building was on three levels. Note Balcony above front door in the middle of the building.local history, photographs, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, cowes shire hall

The Ventnor School had its beginning in the Ventnor Hall, which was built by parents of the children. It was opened on 5th May 1915 and Miss Ruby Bright was the first Head Teacher. Later an area was purchased from Mr Thomas Jones and a new school was erected at a cost of £790.2.6. The school was occupied on 6th September 1923 and was un staffed in 1964.Photograph of old Ventnor State School No. 3895 and Shelter Shed. Man with dog in foreground.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, schools, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, ventnor state school

Built by J D McHaffie as a Shepherd's Hut in the 1850 - 60s. At one stage called Julyan's Cottage. Finlay Julyan born there, owned by various families. At one time by H Grayden and R McKinley. Privately owned now. (Noted on the caption that it was built by John Evans about 1870??)Small wooden building on corner of Lyall Street and Ventnor Beach Road. Brick chimney still in situ.local history, photographs, buildings - historic, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, settlers home

One of a pair of settlers homes on the property of the Cameron Family, Watts Road, Ventnor. built about 1880.Photograph of two houses at Cameron property, Ventnor. One intact - the other in ruins. Built of corrugated iron.local history, photographs, buildings - historic, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, cameron's settlers homes

House built by Mr Joseph Richardson about 1870 at Ventnor on the corner of what is now The Nobbies and Graydens Road. Lived in by several well known families.Four Photographs of a Timber house with corrugated iron roof. 81-84 Rain water tank. Note wooden door. Fence surround and gate. 81-84a Possibly back view of the house with verandah on end. 81-84b Bullnose verandah, brick chimney. Note roof and cypress trees in background and ?wattle bushes in foreground. 81-84c Looks as though a sleepout or bathroom was added on end of verandah. rubbish in foreground.local history, photographs, buildings - historic, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, richardson