One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by F. WinnBlack & White photograph of a man holding a Little Penguin.On back: "At Phillip Island service car driver shows a penguin"wildlife - penguins, penguin phillip island, little penguin phillip island, fairy penguin, f winn

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

Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975Girl on seat under wind-blown trees (Moonahs?) at Cowes"Room for another" Cowes, Phillip Island. Valentine Series M1260local history, documents, postcards, cowes, phillip island, sepia postcard, girl, seat and trees, bernard grayden

Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975Man in horse-drawn Cart on road with Nobbies in background.Looking to the Nobbies, Phillip Island, Victoria. The Rose Series P666local history, documents, postcards, horse-drawn cart, phillip island, sepia postcard, horse and cart, the nobbies

Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975Postcard of Pyramid Rock at low tide. Two figures on top.The Pyramid, Cowes. Phillip Island. Victoria. The Rose Series P663local history, documents, postcards, pyramid rock, phillip island, sepia postcard, pyramid rock at low tide, people, bernard grayden

A collection of 18 photographs taken by Mrs Haines' sister whilst on an excursion to Phillip Island from Mt Barker High School in South Australia. 217-01 Photograph of the Cowes Pier taken from foreshore. Ferry at centre left and crowd of people on end of pier. 217-02 Photograph taken from the end of the Cowes Pier with Isle of Wight Hotel in the background. 217-03 Photograph of the Killara Ferry leaving Cowes with a crowd of people on board. 217-04 Photograph of waves surging over Bridal Veil rock platform in foreground. 217-05 Photograph of wave breaking over rock platform on the South Coast of Phillip Island. 217-06 Photograph of the Suspension Bridge from San Remo. 217-07 Photograph of a Guesthouse Dining Room. Tables covered with white cloth and fully laid, including floral arrangements. 217-08 Photograph of the War Memorial at Cowes with the pier in background. 217-09 Photograph of seals on Seal Rocks Phillip Island. 217-10 Photograph of a koala on the trunk of a Gum Tree. Handwritten on the back of the photo - "Roberta, a pet koala". 217-11 Photograph of children rolling down dune onto the beach. Children and adults standing at water's edge. 217-12 Photograph of the Killara at San Remo taken from the Suspension Bridge. 217-13 Photograph of a group of school children with teachers, young girl in the foreground, on rocks at Smith's Beach. 217-14 Photograph looking along the Suspension bridge from Newhaven end. Group of people walking toward San Remo. 217-15 Photograph of Suspension bridge from Newhaven beach. 217-16 Photograph of Mrs Melbourne and Mrs Haines sister. 217-17 Photograph of Seal Rocks taken from a boat. 217-18 Photograph of Theni Beddams - Headmistress of Shelford and Ila Tattersall (Mrs Haines) Sybil Robinson's sister together with four sailors.cowes pier phillip island, the killara ferry, ferries, wildlife - seals, wildlife - koala, suspension bridge phillip island, phillip island coastline, smith's beach, lover's walk cowes, lover's walk cowes phillip island, war memorial cowes phillip island, seals on seal rocks phillip island, seal rocks phillip island, mrs haines

Four photograph enlargements from John Jansson's collection. Farm work on three properties: Underdown's farm, Rhyll; Harbison's - wool being carted for shipment to Melbourne by Ketch from Cowes Jetty; McIlwraith's farm harvesting hay at their property called "Heath Hill" at Rhyll.Four enlargements of original photographs and postcards mounted on cardboard for display purposes. 292-01 Norm Smith with a four horse team preparing ground for Chicory. 292-02. Wool Team on road to Cowes 292-03. Horse and dray loaded with stacks of hay - workers in background at McIlwraith's farm "Heath Hill", Rhyll 292-04. Horse and dray with family including ladies and children.292-02. Many Happy Returns. Good Luck. Phillip island - Wool Team on road to Cowes. 292-03. Harvest time on Phillip Island. Victoria underdown, harbison, mcilwraith, heath hill, chicory farming, wool carting, john jansson

One of 17 photographs donated by Olive BlameySepia postcard looking towards the Cowes Pier. Cars and people in the foreground. Jetty shed at the left of the pier and small building to the right. People on the pier with yachts moored and sailing."The pier at Cowes, Phillip island." "Valentine, M 5820." Letter on back from Freda to Jean explaining where they land at Phillip Island and how to get to their place.cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, cowes jetty foreshore, phillip island, olive blamey

One of 15 A3 sheets of copies of postcards on each page. Shirley Jones Collection.Copies of Postcards: Left side from top to bottom: 1 & 2. Main Street, Cowes. 3. Rural scene nears Cowes. 4. View of Newhaven from San Remo. Right side from top to bottom: 1. Three men sitting on the Cowes Pier - Baths in the background. 2. Coastal scene at Cape Woolamai. 3. Newhaven Pier. 4. Granite Quarry at Cape Woolamai. Left side from top to bottom: 1. "Main St Cowes". 2. "Main St Cowes". 3. "Scene Near Cowes". 4. "Newhaven from San Remo Phillip Island". Right side from top to bottom: 1. "Phillip Island from Cowes Pier". 2. "Phillip Island - Cape Woollami - Home of Mutton Bird". 3. "Phillip Island - Newhaven San Remo in distance". 4. Phillip Island - Granite Quarry Cape Woolamai".main street cowes phillip island, rural scene phillip island, views newhaven, cowes pier phillip island, coastline cape woolamai, granite quarry cape woolamai, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury

A collection of three photographs donated by Thelma Fithall.Three Black & White photograph/postcards of Cowes, Phillip Island. 282-01. The Main Street, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island. 282-02. Looking down to the Cowes Pier with a large crowd of people and several old vehicles. 282-03. The Esplanade, Cowes showing the Isle of Wight Hotel, several vehicles and people.282-01. Main Street, Cowes. 282-02. Valentine Series No. 2262. The Pier, Cowes. 282-03. Valentine Series No. 3396. The Esplanade, Cowes.cowes foreshore - cowes pier - phillip island, the esplanade cowes, isle of wight hotel - cowes phillip island, main street cowes, phillip island

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.466-32: Stanley Stowel Kennon Sr. was born in Melbourne in 1852. He spent many years at Newhaven and Cowes. He was 24 years old when he spent six weeks on Seal Rocks obtaining Seal Oil. In 1888 he rescued Sir William Irvine and a friend when they were marooned on a small island whilst out fishing. He was presented with a gold watch and chain for his bravery. Stanley was known as one of the most capable and daring sailors ever connected to Phillip Island. He died in 1924 aged 72. 466-33: Lucy Cox was the wife of George Cox who was the first official mailman to Phillip Island. George had a love of the sea from boyhood serving as a British Sailor. He heard of the discovery of gold in Australia which brought him to Australia to try his luck. He built a hut on the foreshore opposite the Isle of Wight Hotel. He lived there until he disappeared; it is thought he drowned. Lucy died 3rd September 1888.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery, george cox, lucy cox, stanley kennon

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.466-42: Thomas William Hobbs BEM. Thomas was born in England and came to the Island in the 1920's to work for the Chicory Farmers. He later owned his own farm at Ventnor and won the Better Farming Competition conducted by the Phillip Island Council. He was always an active community worker. Thomas was a Councillor and served two terms as President. He was the only resident to be awarded the British Empire Medal, Civil Division, for services to Phillip Island. Thomas died 1980 aged 75. His wife Catherine died 1991 aged 87. 466-43: Matilda Richardson. Matilda was born at Kyneton on 12th July 1865 and came to Cowes with her parents in 1869. She attended Cowes Primary School with her brothers and sisters. She became ill in November 1872 and died on 10th February 1873 aged 8 years and 7 months, from a severe bout of Quinsy. It was a great sadness to the family and they went to a lot of trouble to secure Matilda a fine grave in the cemetery. It is the oldest grave in the cemetery and a lasting memorial for her short life.phillip island cemetery, cr. hobbs, matilda richardson grave, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery

The Circuit was built in the 1950's and opened in 1956. The circuit was closed in 1962 due to lack of finance for repair work to the track. In 1964 Len Lukey purchased the cirtuit and reopened in 1967, but once again was closed in 1978 as not suitable for modern racing. It was used only for Historic Rallies and the like until 1982. In 1985 The Circuit was purchsed by Placetac Pty Ltd. The Circuit was refurbished in 1988. In 1989 The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix - 1st World Championship Round - was held at the Circuit on 9th April. 2004 the Circuit and surrounding land was purchased by The Linfox Group who still own it to this day (8/10/2016).Black & White aerial view of the Phillip Island Grand Prix Race Track with Bass Strait in the background and painting of 1932 Grand PrixJ. D. Payne - Commercial Photographer, Rice Street, Moorabbin. Phone: XL 3144phillip island g p circuit, grand prix circuit phillip island, len lukey, linfox group, jean parle, bill thompson, keith riordan, bugatti, 1932 grand prix

One of a collection of 9 photographs/postcards donated by F. WinnBlack & White photograph of the old Suspension Bridge linking San Remo and Newhaven, Phillip Island. Fishing boat sailing under the bridge.suspension bridge phillip island, bridge between san remo and phillip island, phillip island bridge, f winn

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Report of a letter by Mrs R Osborne to Phillip Island Shire Council criticising the actions of the Penguin committee and the concrete ramps they had built.phillip island, penguin parade, mrs r osborne, phillip island shire council

Collection of newspaper clippings in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973.Article with photo about the re-opening of the Phillip Island Race Track (motor) after a space of four years. Description of track and amenities."New life for racing track"local history, newspapers, motor racing, phillip island track, jean jamieson

Black and White photograph showing an aerial view of Churchill Island with Phillip Island in the background. A propeller is visible in the bottom right corner of the photograph.Catalogue number written in pencil on the reverse. 'S19' written in pencil on reverse. 'Kodak Print' stamped on reverse twice. 'VELOX' stamped diagonally on reverse. churchill island, aerial photography

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century to the present. Black and white photograph with white border of the Churchill Island shoreline with mudflats and rocks. Taken from near the bridge from Phillip IslandCatalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island

Subdivision of Summerlands commenced in the 1920s with 12 large allotments created, along with features such as a roundabout and cypress trees. Between 1927 and 1931, 227 new blocks were created, and from 1929 to 1940 there was a nine-hole golf course on what is now the Penguin Parade car park.Historical Large 8 page glossy booklet advertising Summerlands Estate, describing attractions of the area ,maps, houses , golf course. Basically black and white with some orange print and a coloured map.Ideal Summerland on the Nobbies Phillip Island. "The land of somewhere we long to go". Published by Phillip Island Holidays Development Pty Ltd. 6o Market Street, Melbourne.housing, tourism phillip island, summerland estate

Collection of Newspaper clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Photo and article about the two new 171ft Towers at San Remo and Newhaven for carrying electricity to Phillip Island. Photo is part of one of the towers.electricity towers phillip island, jean jamieson

Article in The Age newspaperArticle on visit of the Premier, Mr Dunstan, to Phillip Island to discuss the proposal for a bridge between San Remo and Newhaven and also to discuss preservation of the Koala.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, koalas, black & white newspaper clipping, san remo, newhaven

Article from a collection of newspaper cuttings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about the proposed re-appointment of the Wonthaggi Sentinel as the official paper for the Shire of Phillip Island opposed because of lack of attendance at council meetings. phillip island, shire of phillip island, wonthaggi sentinel

Newspaper clipping 1968Article on restoration of grave of Miss Eliza Coghlan at Phillip Island. She was 113 when she died and at that time was regarded as the oldest woman in Australia.phillip island, miss eliza coghlan, grave restoration

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about the re-enactment of the shooting of Captain Grossard to take place at the Back to Phillip Island celebrations. Also an article about the Nobbies Kiosk phillip island, captain grossard, back to phllip island celebrations, nobbies kiosk

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about the filthy state the Teenage Club of Cowes left the Shire Hall in and the Shire of Phillip Island Council has placed them on probation.phillip island, cowes, cowes teenage club

The beach east of Erehwon Point, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria, showing remains of Jetty with Mornington Peninsula in the background. The Rose Series P 3402The Rose Series P.3402 The Beach, Cowes, Phillip Is. Viclocal history, postcards, the beach, cowes, phillip island, sepia photograph, ian reiher, beach

Collection of newspaper clippers in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973Newspaper article concerning the building of new bridge Phillip Island - San Remo; expected completion date; industrial dispute; photograph of old bridge"Sad, but it had to go"local history, newspapers, building of new bridge, phillip island - san remo 1967, jean jamieson