Donated by N. G. Hunt, Baxter, VictoriaBlack & White Postcard taken from Cat Bay looking towards The Nobbies. Man in Jinker with a sheepdog in foreground."The Rose Series, P. 666" "Looking to The Nobbies, Phillip Island, Victoria" On Back: "Cat Bay from Ventnor 1910"the nobbies phillip island, cat bay, phillip island, n g hunt

Postcard donated by Mrs D Motton given to Kevin Findlay, Lang Lang.Coloured postcard taken from San Remo looking across to Newhaven, Phillip Island. Photograph showing two trees either side with lady in long dress and umbrella near the shoreline.Newhaven from San Remo, Phillip Island.views newhaven, newhaven phillip island, coastal views, mrs d motton, kevin findlay

One of a collection of photographs donated by Mrs. W. Rankine.Postcard showing four children on railing at the Cowes Pier, Phillip Island. View of the Jetty Shed on the right, Jetty Triangle and Isle of Wight Hotel in the background.The Rose Series, P 656. "From the Pier, Cowes, Phillip Is., Victoria" 1919 - 1920phillip island, cowes, the jetty shed cowes, the pier cowes

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White photograph of the Phillip Island Band as shown on the Appreciation Certificate presented to D H Robb Esq for services rendered. Dated March 1932.phillip island band, brass bands, mary karney

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984B&W postcard. Mr. George Cox, elderly fisherman outside his hut which was located near the end of Cowes Jetty, Phillip IslandB&W postcard."Looking for the boats". Fisherman at Cowes. Real Photo Series M2384.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, local identities, black & white postcard copy, george cox, fisherman, jetties, cowes, phillip island

Rhylston Park, an Italianate villa, was built in 1886 and the home of Mr Vaughan. 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 an aeroplane and the first aerial bread delivery in Australia at Rhylston Park, Cowes, Phillip Island about 1920local history, photography, aeroplane, bread delivery, black & white photograph, air transport, john jenner, bryant west

Two of a collection of 6 photographs donated by Anne Grayden. First photograph "Registration" No. 199-05 Second Photograph "Registration" No. 199-061. Colour photograph of front of Charles Grayden's Business Card. Map of Phillip Island in the background. 2. Colour photograph of back of Charles Grayden's Business Card.1. On Front: Telephone Cowes 61 - Cowes Pioneer Motor Service - Personally Conducted Tours to all Beauty Spots - Chas. Grayden, Proprietor - [over On Back: Business Card of Charles Grayden 1925 - 1936. 2. On Front: Personally Conducted Tours to all Beauty Spots including Nobbies & Summerland Surfing Beach, Newhaven, Forrest's Caves & Rhyll. Evening Trips to Mutton Bird & Penguin Rookeries. Agents for Ideal Summerland. Booking Office, opposite Pier, near Koala Cafe.charles grayden, cowes pioneer motor service, anne grayden, tourism phillip island

Collection of newspaper clippers in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973Newspaper article concerning the grave of Captain Grossard at Ventnor; desecration; fence to be built; landscape works; proposed ceremony November 1968 to coincide with "Back to Phillip Island"."A grave desecrated"local history, newspapers, protection for "lonely grave" at ventnor, phillip island, captain grossard, captain grossard's grave, jean jamieson

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 taken from Phillip Island Bridge looking down on Fishing Boat "Kyeema" completing speed trials. Passengers and Crew on deck.local history, photography, photographs, boats, fishing boat "kyeema" completing speed trials, shipping, fishing boats, kyeema, john jenner, bryant west

The Phillip island Band was active during 1920 - 1940. Cowes has a rotunda which was built and used by members for concerts and instrument storage, located on the foreshore near the corner of Thompson Ave and The Esplanade.Hand made, semi-circular with handle, hinged lid with slot, provision for lock, dark green, metal. Broken lock inside. "Donations Please" in red textra on loose white paper inside. Punctured base."Phillip Island Band" and "Thank You" in white paint on lid. "Phillip Island Band" in black paint on front.collection tin, phillip island band, phillip island band rotunda, cowes phillip island, donations

One of a collection of 6 postcards donated by T. H. Hill Black & White postcard of The Continental Private Hotel, Cowes, Phillip Island"The Continental" Cowes, Phillip Island. On Back: A letter from Dorrie to Mavis wishing her well and telling of her and Bill's time in Cowes.guesthouses cowes phillip island, continental private hotel cowes, t h hill

Suspension Bridge completed in 1940 and opened by Hon. Albert Dunstan MLA, Premier of Victoria. First Phillip Island Bridge under constructionPhillip Island Suspension Bridge taken along length of bridge - under constructionlocal history, photographs, bridges, phillip island - suspension bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner, phillip island bridges

Archie Findlay was Kevin Findlay's father. Donated by Bernita Grech.Hand coloured part of a Postcard showing Archibald Findlay standing outside the Rest House at The Nobbies.On front of photo: "Archie Finley Rest House at Nobbies 1915 Cowes Phillip Island"the nobbies rest house phillip island, archibald findlay, archie finley, bernita grech

Donated by John JanssonBlack & White Photograph. Tree dominant in foreground, bridge stretching to Newhaven in background. Photos 139-03 & -04 are identical so not listed separately."E. H. Baxter, A.F.I.A.P." On Back: "San Remo - Newhaven Bridge Phillip Island"phillip island bridge, e. h. baxter, john jansson

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. Taken from Newhaven looking towards San Remo - showing the two jetties and sheds at the rear.Rose Series P690. Looking to San Remo from Newhaven, Phillip Island, Vic.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white postcard copy, jetties, san remo, newhaven, phillip island

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984View of Cape Woolamai showing the rugged nature of the coastline. Calm seas.The Rose Series P.10449. The Rocky Coast, Cape Wollomai, Phillip Island Victorialocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, cape woolamai, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, coastline

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

Report that President of Phillip Island Shire had been invited to nominate for Legislative Council on behalf of the V.A.P. but had deferred a decision because he was booked to go to India and believed there would be insufficient time to campaign successfully.President of Phillip Island Shire invited to nominate for Legislative Council.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island shire president, black & white newspaper clipping, phillip island shire president cr w dawson davie

Flag waved by school children at opening of Phillip Island Bridge HistoricalRed cloth flag with Union jack in left corner and southern cross. On thin wooden stickPhillip Island bridge 1940flag, opening of phillip island bridge 1940

Collection of newspaper clippings from a Scrap Book 1960 - 1973An article about a young man posing for a photo while a man on a rock in the background was about to die when taken by a "killer" wave at The Blowhole near The Nobbies Phillip Island.the blowhole phillip island, robert laughton, dianne gregson, santo fraschilla, jean jamieson

Article on RACV support for a bridge between Phillip Island and San Remo. Also a public meeting at Cowes urged local Shire Council to bring the question before the Minister for Public Works.Article on RACV support for a bridge joining Phillip Island to San Remo.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, racv, black & white newspaper clipping, bridge phillip island & san remo

Letter to newspaper about difficulties in joining the San Remo to Phillip Island punt.Letter to newspaper about San Remo to Phillip Island punt.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island punt, black & white newspaper clipping

A group of photographs donated by Henrietta Da Costa, Telopa, NSW - in order to retain local history of Phillip Island.Eleven coloured photographs of The Nobbies area and coastline and Ventnor farmland.the nobbies phillip island, south coast phillip island, the blowhole phillip island, farmland ventnor phillip island, henrietta da costa

Donated by S Serpell of Serpell & Reid families, Sandringham.Black & White Postcard of the Nobbies. Pathway on mainland and rock pools.The Blowhole & The Nobbies Phillip Island. Letter on back sent from Cowes to "Dear Aunt describing holiday in caravan - signed Love Elaine"the blowhole phillip island, the nobbies phillip island, s serpell

A public meeting discussed proposed bridge between San Remo and Phillip Island.Article in newspaper about public meeting to discuss proposed bridge between San Remo and Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island & san remo, black & white newspaper clipping, bridge phillip island & san remo

A Collection of postcards showing different views around Phillip Island. 10 of a collection of 11 postcards donated by M. Trott. Photo 1. S.S. Genista coming into Newhaven pier with another boat and people at the pier. Photo 2. The Granite Quarry at Cape Woolamai. Photo 3. View of the Newhaven pier with San Remo in the distance Photo 4. Milking Time, Newhaven. Photo 5. Wool Team on road to Cowes. Photo 6. View of the Cowes Jetty and Cowes in the background taken from a Steamer. Photo 7. View of Back Beach near The Nobbies. Photo 8. Cowes Jetty and Jetty Shed with Govt Steamer "Lady Loch" in the distance. Photo 9. Cape Woolamai coastline. Photo 10. Fisherman's Hut, Cowes with Jetty and boats in the background. 1. "S. S. Genista" calling at Newhaven. Phillip Island. 2. Phillip Island Granite Quarry, Cape Woollami 3. Phillip Island. Newhaven, San Remo in distance. 4. Phillip Island - Milking Time, Newhaven. 5. Phillip Island - Wool Team on road to Cowes. 6. Phillip Island - Cowes from Steamer. 7. Phillip Island - Back Beach. 8. Phillip Island - Cowes Jetty. Govt Steamer "Lady Loch" in distance. 9. Phillip Island - Cape Woollami. Home of Mutton Bird. 10. Phillip Island - Fisherman's Hut, Cowes.cowes jetty, newhaven jetty, granite quarry cape woolamai, phillip island coastline, fisherman's hut cowes, ss genista, lady loch steamer, m trott

Collecting mutton birds and eggs for food and cooking was a common practice on the IslandHistoricalBlack and white postcard of a man in a coat and hat, holding a mutton bird. A pile of eggs and a cane basket are nearby in sand dunes.The Egger, Eggs and Mutton Bird, Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island. The Bird lays one egg in an about 4 ft deep burrow. The Egger uses the wired stick.mutton birds, mutton bird eggers, cape woolamai

A4 colour prints of photographs taken after the fire. The first Isle of Wight Hotel was built in c 1870. It burnt down in 1925 and was rebuilt. The hotel was sold and was to be demolished for a new hotel to be built on the site, however before this could take place it burnt down again on the 22nd May, 2010. The site is still vacant (28/9/2016). Five coloured photographs of the Isle of Wight Hotel fire in 2010 at Cowes, Phillip Island. Photographs depict front views, side views and rear view of the hotel after the fire.isle of wight hotel fire, hotels cowes phillip island, lisa schonberg