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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1876
... Local History... iron work and big turret attic towards back. Local History ...Left of photograph Bergin & Co, Griffiths Point Store in very large lettering. Residence above store, four open windows. Woman in white blouse and long black skirt entering one of two doors. The weatherboard building right on street. Next door San Remo Hotel. Bar entry on left. Large window on brick wall. Weatherboard upper storey with verandah and elaborate pillars wrought iron work and big turret attic towards back.Beautiful blown-up picture of the store and hotel side by side. Store open for business. Lady enteringlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, griffiths point store, san remo hotel, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, circa 1950
... Local History... branches of Norfolk Pine. Local History PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs ...Two storey brick building with attic top. On left of building one storey section. Group of four men in shirt sleeves hobnobbing. A Holden car, white utility and old Packard across frontage. Top left hand corner Pine tree branches. On right side branches of Norfolk Pine.Close-up photograph of hotel, San Remolocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, hotel san remo, bergins hotel, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, circa 1900
... Local History... house tucked amongst trees and bushes to right. Local History ...Reserve with trees left and right. Road beyond fence. Across the toad, weatherboard Pier Hotel. Residence to left side of 2 storey turret. Building with flag pole. Colonial double-chimneyed homestead style house tucked amongst trees and bushes to right.Pier Hotel and adjacent house. A picturesque scene.The Rose Series P700 copyright. Pier Hotel from The Reserve, San Remo, Victorialocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, pier hotel, san remo, hotels, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, circa 1900
... Local History... standing and one kneeling in front. Local History PHOTOGRAPHY ...Section of home frontage, single storey brick building. Elaborately decorated verandah roofing with lace wrought iron. Corrugated section painted in grey and white stripes. Mosaic style flooring of verandah in front of and to sides of lace curtained windows. Four figures of family, mother seated, son standing with hands on back of chair. Two daughters one standing and one kneeling in front.Partial exterior of family on verandah of home.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, houses, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, circa 1900
... Local History... a glimpse of a rising bare hill. Local History PHOTOGRAPHY ...Strip of water shore with a dingy close to water and larger boat to the right. San Remo Hotel and Griffiths Store nestled in among large bushy trees. Behind the rather ornate hotel a glimpse of a rising bare hill.San Remo shore with glimpse of San Remo Hotel amongst trees beyond the beach.San Remo Shore 251local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, san remo shore, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, circa 1900
... Local History... into Westernport. Phillip Island foreshore in background. Local History ...From left of picture showing the San Remo and Piers Hotels. A horse hitched to part fence on side of road. Bushes between hotels and foreshore. The Genesta, Jetty, Coal Jetty and Jetty leading to what could be baths jutting out into Westernport. Phillip Island foreshore in background.Sea shore looking across to Phillip Island. Large photograph extensive white - grey sky. Road and hotels in front of beach.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, sea shore san remo, hotels, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, circa 1900
... Local History... foreshore across Westernport in background. Local History ...Foreground track leading down to two jetties and shed of San Remo Harbour. Near shed a covered wagon. Coal boat at end of jetty. Large shrubbery on left of picture. Phillip Island foreshore across Westernport in background.Track leading to passenger and coal jetties, Phillip IslandPhillip Island from San Remo Harbourlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, san remo harbour, jetties, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1910
... Local History... to Newhaven jetty. Local History PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs Slides Film ...Lovely rural scene at waters edge. Picture flanked by large trees looking across water to Newhaven jetty.Rural scene of foreshoreNewhaven from San Remo. Phillip Islandlocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, foreshore newhaven, foreshore san remo, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, circa 1900
... Local History... in background. Local History PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs Slides Film ...8 dark grey ponies all bridled with three young children in attendance. Oldest girl in hat and riding gear. Second younger girl and young curly-headed boy. Trees and shrubs in background.Three children with eight Shetland ponieslocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, shetland heights san remo, shetland ponies, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, approx 1865
... Local History.... Local History PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs Slides Film Netherwood ...Samuel and Thomas Anderson seated upright on grass in parkland area under trees. The old homestead, "Netherwood", is in background fenced from side to side. "Netherwood" is comprised of two rambling gabled buildings. One brother with axe.Samuel and Thomas Anderson at Netherwood about 1865local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, netherwood, buildings--historical, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, approx 1854
... Local History... no trace of buildings remains. Local History PHOTOGRAPHY ...Wattle and Daub building with corrugated roofing, brick chimneys, narrow wooden posts on verandah. "Netherwood" about 5 km east of San Remo, was built by the Anderson's in 1854. Today no trace of buildings remains.Close up of old homestead, long narrow-posted verandah. Across front picket fencing. Across right of picture three figures on verandah, one seated in a rocker chair. Dark shadows of trees at forefront. Trees behind buildings.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, netherwood, buildings--historical, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Document
... Local History... Island was Shipping, bark to London. Local History DOCUMENTS ...Letters from Victorian Pioneers 51. John Hart. The career of John Hart after leaving England as a boy and at 22 becoming a Commander of a Bass Strait Sealing Schooner. After losing much of his personal wealth, he lived in South Australia to become Premier three times from 1865 - 71. His association with Phillip Island was Shipping, bark to London.Synopsis of the life of John Hart. Sea Captain, Merchant Trader, Ship Owner, Over lander, Flour Miller and Politician. Born in England 1809, died in Adelaide 28th January, 1873. This article on John Hart was followed by an account of his writings October 1834 on his bark collection enterprise in Westernport and Phillip Island.First commercial venture in Westernport. John Hart and Griffiths Sealer/Whaler "Elizabeth"local history, documents, letters, john hart, politician, merchant trader, black & white photograph, miss elms san remo -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1928
... local history.... local history photography photographs slides film shipping sea ...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
... Local History... tons. It's life finished in 1925. Local History PHOTOGRAPHY ..."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.... Local History PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs Slides Film Shipping ...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... and Sydney. Local History PHOTOGRAPHY Photographs Slides Film ...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.
Organ - Wood, McIlwraith organ, 1868 approximate
... local history... local history musical instruments keyboard organ mcilwraith ...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.
Photograph, Rose Series, Phillip Island Bridge, 1930/40
... local history.... From the Jack Jenner Collection. local history photographs ...View of San Remo showing Suspension Bridge - completed in 1940 - demolished in 1970. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Old Suspension Bridge right hand side of photograph. View looking towards San Remo with pier at middle left.P3460 The Rose Series. View from the Bridge looking toward San Remo - Vic.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge, sea transport, black & white photograph - post card - rose series, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge, 1968/9
... local history... in background. local history photographs civil engineering bridges ...1969 Bridge construction showing Suspension Bridge in background.Girders on partly built Bridge. Crane in background - close-up at low tide.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge (1969), black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge, 1968/9
... local history... Bridge under construction. From the Jack Jenner Collection. local ...1969 Phillip Island Bridge under construction. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Joining Girder between two sides of new Bridge. Part of crane shown. Men on the girder and each side.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge under construction, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge, 1968/9
... local history... San Remo and Newhaven. From the Jack Jenner Collection. local ...2nd Bridge under construction 1968/69 as replacement for 1st Suspension Bridge between San Remo and Newhaven. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Photograph showing end span under construction. First Suspension Span in background - Crane top right background.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Opening of 1st Bridge 1940, 29/11/1940
... local history... of first Bridge opening 29/11/1940 local history photography ...Donated by Jack Jenner. Commemoration Plaque showing details of first Bridge opening 29/11/1940Photo of Plaque for opening of Phillip Island Bridge - 1st bridge built in 1940. Phillip Island Bridge opened by The Hon. A. A. Dunstan MLA, Premier of Victoria 29th November 1940local history, photography, bridges, phillip island bridge inscription, black & white photograph, jack jenner, phillip island suspension bridge -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge, 1968/9
... local history... local history photographs civil engineering bridges phillip ...Construction of 2nd 1968/69 Bridge connecting San Remo with Newhaven. From the Jack Jenner CollectionPhotograph showing two Bridges. Old Suspension Bridge on left. 1969 Bridge with all pillars in and decking completed only in foreground - taken from San Remolocal history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridges, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge, 1968/9
... local history.... From the Jack Jenner Collection. local history photographs ...Final stages of construction of 2nd Bridge (1968/69) connection San Remo with Newhaven. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Close-up of placing of middle Span of Bridge 1968/69.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridges, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge, 1968/9
... local history.... local history photographs civil engineering bridges phillip ...The 2nd Bridge under construction which replaced the Suspension Bridge built in 1940. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Building of second Bridge under construction between San Remo and Newhaven.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridges, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge Opening, 1969
... local history... of Public Works. From the Jack Jenner Collection. local history ...Official Opening of 2nd San Remo - Newhaven Bridge, 1969 by Hon. Porter, Minister of Public Works. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Large crowd, some seated, on road approach to New Bridge San Remo side, on day of Opening 1969.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge Opening, 1969
... local history..., Minister for Public Works. From the Jack Jenner Collection. local ...Opening of second Bridge in 1969 by Hon. Porter, Minister for Public Works. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Opening of second Bridge 1969 by Minister of Public Works, Hon. Porter.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, opening of 2nd phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction, hon. porter minister for public works -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge Opening, 1969
... local history... Collection. local history photographs civil engineering bridges ...Opening of 2nd Bridge. Speaker President Shire of Bass. This Bridge replaced the Suspension Bridge. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Opening of second Bridge 1969. Speaker, President, Shire of Basslocal history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, opening of phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge Opening, 1969
... local history.... Cutting the ribbon. From the Jack Jenner Collection. local history ...Official Opening 1969 of 2nd Bridge connecting San Remo & Newhaven. Cutting the ribbon. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Cutting ribbon for Bridge Opening 1969 by Hon. Porter, Minister for Public Works & Mrs Porter. Taken from side. (2nd photo)local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, opening of phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Phillip Island Bridge Opening, 1969
... local history... and Newhaven. From the Jack Jenner Collection. local history ...Official Opening of 2nd Bridge, 1969, connecting San Remo and Newhaven. From the Jack Jenner Collection.Close up of Hon. Porter & Mrs Porter cutting ribbon at Opening of Bridge. Children & other spectators in background.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, opening of phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction