Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about the Phillip Island Promotion Association's AGM. Financial assistance given to the Rhyll wildlife reserve. The aims are to promote Phillip Island, tourism and wildlife and fauna.phillip island, phillip island promotion association, keith jobe

Black and white photograph of two children, Alwyn and Alison Till, wearing hats. Background sea shore at Phillip Island. Inscription ' This is my family. Phillip Island.'till, alison bertha, alwyn

The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-23: Joseph Richardson came to Australia in 1837 from Liverpool, England. Sarah Arbuckle and her two sisters arrived in 1850. Sarah and Joseph were married when gold was discovered in Victoria. They went to the diggings and had some success. Joseph bought land on Phillip Island when it was open to freehold selection in 1868. The family moved to Phillip Island shortly afterwards, to a house they built on a hill west of Cowes. They called their home "Everton" after a Liverpool suburb. The house still stands in Church Street, known as "Tallawalla". 466-24: The McIlwraith family came from Melton, Victoria to Heath Hill, Rhyll in 1869. They played an important part in the early history of Phillip Island. James was a foundation member of the Trust, John and Alan played their part in the local scene. John was President and Alan Secretary of the Cemetery Trust for many years.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery

Stawell Brass Band 1933. Taken in front of Stawell Town Hall. Back Row L/Rb Alfred Wood. Arthur Jones, William Broomhall, Edward Stanton, Billy Griffiths??, Adrian Hayward, J.G. McDonald Centre Row Roscoe Wilson, Unknown??, Henry Ridge, John Stanes, Rupert Holloway, Charles Richardson, Albert Gercovich, Richard Hayward, Edward Liddicut Front Row Norman Hayward, Alfred Bushick, Bert Holloway, Edward Hayward, Phillip Helm, John Holloway, Claude Gilbert, James Litt, Michael Hayward. Drum Major Edward Stanton Conductor Phillip Helm President J.G. McDonaldTwo photographs of Stawell Brass Band in front of town hall 1933 First one reprint. Second one on brown backing card with print on it in black.Stawell Brass Band Phillip W. Helm Conductor Winners Ararat Contest, Boxing Day 1931 Winners Dimboola Contest Feb 27th 1932stawell entertainment

Probably a band competition held in Leongatha.Back row left to right-Ernie Booth [drum], Melvyn de La Haye, Jack Blair, ?, George Dunstan, Bob Dixon, Obscured, Obscured, Artie Murdoch, John Dixon, Robert Cleeland, Alf Towns. Front l-R - Peter Forrest, /, Jack Gliddon, Laurie Dixon, Bryant West, Harry De La Haye, Keith McIllwraith?, Bill McLardy, Ruic De La Haye.HistoricalColoured photographs of the Phillip Island Band in Leongatha 1957philip island band, cleeland, dixon, forrest, gliddon, de la haye, bryant west

One of a collection of 18 photographs & postcards donated by Jill YeomanBlack & White photograph of Summerland Beach, Phillip IslandCowes Feb 1939phillip island coastline, summerland beach, jill yeoman

One of a collection of 18 photographs & postcards donated by Jill YeomanBlack & White photograph of Summerland Beach (?) Phillip IslandCowes Feb 1939summerland beach phillip island, phillip island coastline, jill yeoman

One of a collection of 8 photographs donated by Bob Notley of San RemoBlack & White photograph of a Phillip Island coastal scenephillip island coastline, bob notley

One of a collection of 8 photographs donated by Bob Notley of San RemoBlack & White photograph of the Blowhole at The Nobbies, Phillip Islandthe blowhole phillip island, the blowhole at the nobbies, phillip island coastline, bob notley

One of 6 photographs donated by M. BattyBlack & White photograph of Pyramid Rock Phillip Islandpyramid rock, coastline - rock formation - pyramid rock, phillip island coastline, m batty

One of 6 photographs donated by M. BattyBlack & White photograph of the South Coast of Phillip Island.phillip island coastline, south coast phillip island, phillip island, m batty

One of 8 photographs donated by Joseph WhiteBlack & White photograph of the South Coast of Phillip Island"Cowes - Jan 1938"phillip island coastline, south coast phillip island, shoreline phillip island, joseph white

One of a collection of 6 photographs donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White photograph of the South Coast of Phillip Islandphillip island coastline, south coast phillip island, mary karney

Newspaper article in The Countryman 13/5/1938Article on need for road transport service for Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, road transport, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping

Article in The Countryman 21/05/1938Article on need for a bridge to connect Phillip Island with the Mainland.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping

Article in The Countryman newspaperArticle on need for a bridge to connect Phillip Island with The Mainland.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping

Article in The Argus newspaperArticle in The Argus on establishing of a Sanctuary for Koalas on Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, koalas, wildlife sanctuary, black & white newspaper clipping

Newspaper photographPhotograph of Punt connecting San Remo and Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, punts, phillip island, san remo, black & white newspaper clipping

Article in The Herald newspaperArticle on provision of more Sanctuaries for the Koalas on Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, koalas, wildlife sanctuary, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan, mr goudie, mr. bailey, mr lind

Newspaper clipping 1968Article on holdup of publishing of Phillip Island Tourist brochure.phillip island, phillip island tourist brochure

Black and white portrait of Sorento on Port Phillip Bay. .sorento, port phillip bay

Letter to newspaper indication Ferry Fares on Sand Remo and Stony Point runs. 7/- small car, 10/- large car, cars transported free in winter. Correcting statement made in a previous newspaper report that cost for a car was £1.30/-Letter to newspaper indicating Ferry fares at Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, ferries, san remo, stony point, black & white newspaper clipping, ferry fares, san remo to stony point

Prior to 1939 access to the Island was by punt from San Remo or car ferry from Stony Point. A bridge was opened in 1940 but increased traffic and low load capacity was a problem. The decision to build a new bridge was made in the 1960s.HistoricalColoured, bound booklet with a photo of the old and new Phillip Island bridges on the cover and the CRB logo and name on rear. It includes the order of proceedings for the opening and bridge statistics, plans and contractor information. Also photos of construction and a history of travel to the Island before a bridge was built and the first bridge. There is also a 2 page typed document written by the bridge engineer who gives a brief history of access to the Island and problems at the opening with access and a rebel who tried to open it unofficially.Official Opening of the Phillip Island Bridge at San Remo by The Hon. M.V. Porter, MLA. Minister of Public Works. November 21 1969bridges, 2nd phillip island bridge construction, tom russell, phillip island bridge opening 1969