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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Seeking mutton bird eggs. Cape Woolamai
Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Male & female looking for Mutton bird eggs on Cape Woolamai - western side - looking towards the "Pinnacles".Seeking for Mutton Bird eggs Cape Woolamai Phillip Islandlocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white photograph, phillip island, cape woolamai, the pinnacles -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, The Rocks at Cape Woolamai
Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984View on Cape Woolamai of rock formation on western side of Cape."The Rocks" Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island Victorialocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, cape woolamai, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, rock formation -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Genista off from San Remo, ?
S.S. Genista - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's.S.S.Genista off from San Remo. View of stern - pier in background.local history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, boats, phillip island shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, western port -
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Photograph, Genista's crew 1919, 1919
Group photo of the crew of S.S.Genista 1919 - shown in Fishing gear.Crew of S.S.Genista, 1919. Left to Right: Capt. Kerr, H.Kirkland, G.Kendall, McNeil, J.Jansson.local history, photographs, shipping, maritime technology, phillip island shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, western port, ferry - genista, captain kerr, h. kirkland, g. kendall, mcneil, j. jansson -
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Photograph, Genista leaving Cowes jetty
Part of a collection of the "Rose & Valentine Series" Post Cards. M4915S.S. Genista leaving Cowes Jetty, Phillip Island. G. Walton's fishing boat in foreground. Small rowing boat near foreground.- Valentine series Post Card M4915Valentine series M4915local history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, boats, postcards, phillip island shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, western port, ferry - genista -
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Photograph, Genista calling at Rhyll c1900, ?
S.S. Genista - built in 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry from 1889 to early 1930'sS.S. Genista calling at Rhyll - c.1900 Low tide, sand and mud in foreground.S.S. Genista calling at Rhylllocal history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, boats, phillip island shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, western port, ferry - genista -
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Photograph, Genista carrying wagon and jinker 1917 Also history of the Genista, 1917
"Genista" - built 1886 Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??"Genista" carrying a wagon and a jinker on top of cabin 1917 Also 4 handwritten sheets describing the history of the Genista and fares.local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, black & white photograph, ferries, phillip island, westernport bay, genista - history -
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Photograph, Genista at Cowes jetty 1917, 1917
"Genista" - built 1886 Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??Cowes Jetty, 1917 with ferry "Genista" at end, goods shed and other sheds in foreground. Copy.local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay -
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Photograph, Genista leaving Cowes jetty Christmas Day 1917, 1917
"Genista" - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??The pier, Cowes, 7pm Christmas Day 1917. "Genista" about to leave for San Remo, completing special holiday trip. Copy.local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay -
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Photograph, Genista leaving Cowes 1917, 1917?
"Genista" - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??"Genista" leaving Cowes 1917?local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay, ferry - genista -
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Photograph, Genista arriving at Rhyll c1915, 1915
"Genista" - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's"Genista" ariving at Rhyll c.1915local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay -
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Photograph, Genista approaching Rhyll c 1915, 1915?
"Genista" - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. "Veronica" - built by J. Norling, 1913 at Bass Landing."Genista" approaching Rhyll jetty c.1915. Smaller black boat is John Norling's crayfishing boat - Veronica".local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, fisheries, ferries, fishing boats, black & white photograph, phillip island, western port -
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Photograph, Genista on Western Port
S.S.Genista - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's.S.S. Genista sailing on Western Port Bay.local history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, fisheries, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, western port -
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Photograph, Thompson Avenue, Cowes Phillip Island, 1920
This is from Jessie Smith's collection presented by Stan McFee. The vessel is HMS Australia. Avenue shows young Cypress trees planted in 1912 approx.Black & White Photograph of Thompson Avenue, looking north across Western Port Bay. Silhouetted ship in middle. Young Cypress in middle with lamp-post and pole at extreme right.HMS Australia 1920 Coweslocal history, photographs, mains street - streetscape - cowes, phillip island, black & white photograph, jessie smith, main street cowes 1920, stan mcfee -
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Photograph, 1968
Part of an album compiled and donated by Mrs Helen Jansson. Construction of second Phillip Island Bridge to San Remo. 1968/69.Sea level close up of placing of centre span with crane at left and men on left on centre span at right. Looking into Western Port Bay. Second Bridge under construction 1968Descriptive caption underneath "92'"local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge 1968, black & white photograph, mrs helen jansson, second phillip island bridge 1968/69 -
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Newspaper clippings, 19/10/1966
Collection of newspaper clippings in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973First petroleum venture in Western Port Bay. Description of the floating station, Vincas and history from 1930's. Photo of Vincas. and the Nina Barthem transferring petrol to Vincas."This floating station started it all".local history, newspapers, western port installation, floating station, "vincas", jean jamieson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Innishowen, 1978/9
Innishowen - home of William Harbison from 1868. Bought by Gliddon Family in 1911 and demolished in 1976 by owner G Gliddon. Present photograph of painting taken 1978/1979Innishowen - the home of William Harbison who owned most of the south western section of Phillip Island from 1868. Coloured photograph of painting of Innishowen showing house and garden. Green roofing iron.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, innishowen, ventnor, phillip island, harbison -
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Photograph, 1978/9
Rogers Cottage was built by John Rogers on the hill on Churchill Island in the early 1860s. It is believed he first built the Bakehouse in 1865 and shortly after built the 2 roomed dormitory which was originally lined with calico and plaster - later with hand split boards."Rogers Cottage" - photograph showing door to Wash house - note grinder stone in foreground. Situated on Churchill Island - Western Port.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, rogers cottage -
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Photograph, 1978/9
During Rogers' occupation in 1865, he built two huts. These huts still remain, probably being among the oldest buildings in Western Port. It is believed he first built the Bakehouse."Rogers Cottage" - showing the interior of the kitchen - note wood stove. Now a storeroom.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, rogers cottage -
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Photograph, 1978/9
During Roger's occupation in 1865, he built the huts which stand today as Rogers' Cottages. The kitchen cum Bakehouse believed to have been built first. Situated on Churchill Island - Western Port."Rogers' Cottage" - photograph showing back door to Bakery. Note Grinder Stone in foreground. Situated on Churchill Island - Western Port.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, rogers cottage -
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Photograph, Bryant West, 1798
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 the First Map of Phillip Island ever drawn. An eye sketch by Bass.As written on front of map - "Western Port on the South Coast of Nw. South Wales from GE Bass's Eye-sketch 1798"local history, photography, photographs, exploration, maritime, documents, maps, george bass, phillip island, bryant west, john jenner -
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Photograph, 3/10/1920
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 IslandClose Photograph of HMAS Australia in Western Port taken from off the starboard bow.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, shipping, - western port - hmas australia, black & white photograph, hmas australia, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph, 1913
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 the first Motor Boat in Western Port. W. J. Kennon's "Iperna" 1913local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, motor boat "iperna", black & white photograph, motor boats, fishing boats, w. j. kennon, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an Album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island and Western port Historical Society by The Shire Of Phillip Island.Photograph of the Koala Edward's Tree fenced in as a memorial near "Broadwater". Edward is on display in the Phillip Island & District Historical Society's museum in Cowes.local history, photography, photographs, "edwards" tree, black & white photograph, famous trees, edward the koala, broadwater guest house, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph, 1865
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 the ship "Victoria" which surveyed Western Post in 1865. The first Victorian Man-o-War.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, steam sailing ship "victoria", black & white photograph, ships, man-o-war, western port, survey, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph, Anderson Family & Homestead
Glen Isla built in 1868 by Robert Anderson, additions 1987 - 88. Had several owners subsequently, bought again into family by Grandson Stan Anderson but sold when he died. Now owned and restored by Mr & Mrs Lunn.Distant view of Glen Isla House depicting rural setting and Western Port Bay glimpse in background.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, glen isla house, phillip island, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs -
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Photograph, 3/10/1920
Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975HMAS Australia in Western Port, viewed from Main Street, Cowes. (note tree guards around infant cypresses).local history, military history, navy, naval vessels, cowes, phillip island, black & white postcard, hmas australia, western port, cypresses -
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Photograph, 1923
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 Mr W E Thompson telling the story of the Rhyll Cairn to the gathering at the unveiling in 1923. The Cairn commemorated the discovery of Western Port by Surgeon George Bass on the 4th January 1798 plus other visits paid by Grant, Murray, Baudin and D'Urville in the early 1800's.local history, photography, mr w e thompson, rhyll cairn, phillip islanders, black & white photograph, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph, R.A.A.F, 1939
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 IslandAerial Photograph of the western end of Phillip Island taken by the RAAF in 1939 from 13,000 feet.local history, photography, aerial photograph of summerland island, black & white photograph, coastline, beaches, the nobbies, john jenner, bryant west -
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Photograph
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 a sketch of a geological section across Mornington Peninsular Western Passage and Phillip Island. Drawn by Dr G Bakerlocal history, photography, geological fault block movements, black & white photograph, geology, phillip island, mornington peninsula, sketches, john jenner, bryant west