The letter is to Ron from Henry Stewart STOREY about life in the islands after the war & their desire to get home. STOREY enlisted on 4.8.1943 aged 18 years & was discharged on 13.2.1946 with the rank of LAC in No 100 SQD RAAF.Letter, 4 pages, yellowed, red lined with logos at top re Salvation Army, Australian Comfort Fund & YMCA. Letter is from H S STOREY.“143808 LAC STOREY. H S Group 610 RAAF Pacific 10.11.1945”letter, islands, raaf

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show the restoration and building of the Churchill Island precinct and the enormous amount of collaboration and work that went into the development of the heritage area.Black and White landscape photograph of a pasture on Churchill Island. A stand of trees occupies the left hand side of the background, and towards the right, the shoreline can be seen. A wire fence divides the fore and middlegroundCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil.photograph, churchill island

Old window faced envelope from the business of De La Haye Bros., Cowes, Phillip Island.One Window faced envelope with 1956 stamp. Business envelope of De La Haye Bros. Cowes. Postmarked Cowes. IF NOT DELIVERED IN 7 DAYS RETURN TO / De La HAYE BROS. / COWES, PHILLIP ISLANDwindow faced envelope, de la haye bros, kevin findlay

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of a working historical chaff cutter emitting a spray of chaff. Probably taken at the Churchill Island Easter Festival 30/03/2013Catalogue number on reverse in pencil. Written on reverse in pen: "Old chaff cutter in action. CI Easter Festival 30/3/2013" churchill island, photograph

Six coloured photographs from a collection donated by Julie Barnett. Photos taken and purchased on her In-law's honeymoon during November 1946.Six coloured photographs as follows: 01. The Nobbies, Phillip Island 02. Cowes foreshore with Pier and Ferry. 03. Suspension Bridge 04. Cowes Pier looking towards Jetty Shed and Isle of Wight Hotel 05. Cowes Cenotaph with pier, Jetty shed and ferry in background. 06. Cowes Pier at sunset.On back: 01. The Nobbies, Phillip Island 02. Pier and Ferry Boat, at Cowes 03. San Remo Bridge, Phillip Island 04. The Pier at Cowes 05. Memorial and Pier at Cowes 06. Sunset over the Pier, Cowesthe nobbies phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, suspension bridge phillip island, cenotaph cowes phillip island, julie barnett

Includes: viewing penguins in the 1920's; Summerland - AKT Sambell, 1944 Town Planning Act, the Summerland Comunity, and Summerland today. The author is a local resident and foundation member of the Surrey Hills Progress Association. Content is centred on the Phillip Island penguin parade and charts a conservation and development struggle that endured for almost 80 yearsContent is centered on the Phillip Island penguin parade and charts a conservation and development struggle that endured for almost 80 yearsSigned on inside cover page by author: Gregor Buchanan / 18/8/15penguins - phillip island, birds - victoria, wildlife conservation - victoria, phillip island penguin reserve - victoria, summerland estate

This album was presented to the Earl of Stradbroke by Fathers of Soldiers and Returned Soldiers 16/02/1923. Photo of Kitty Millers Bay, Cowes, Phillip Island.Photograph of Kitty Millers Bay showing the headlands and view of Pyramid Rock. Small rocks and surf in foreground.Rose Series p.3428. Kitty Millers Bay, Cowes, Phillip Island.phillip island, kitty millers bay, earl of stradbroke

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.4 photographs relating to the McHaffie family. 466-15 & 466-16: Noel Wemyss & Vernon Suter Wemyss McHaffie were grandchildren of the first permanent European Settlers of Phillip Island (John David & Georgianna McHarrie who leased the whole Island as a sheep and cattle run for 45 years until Closer Settlement in 1868 reduced their holding to 640 acres and who are buried at the St. Kilda Cemetery, Melbourne). Noel's ashes are interred at the Phillip Island Cemetery and Vernon's were scattered at Ventnor Philip Island at the site of the original homestead. 466-17 & 466-18: As per the Plaque: "Mulberry Tree: Muberry cutting from original tree planted by John D McHaffie First Settlers Phillip Island 1842. Plaque by courtesy Cherry McFee 1987.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffrey

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows photographs taken from around the Heritage Precinct.Photograph of a group of people including four women in period costume, standing with former Premier Rupert 'Dick' Hamer gathered around the Churchill Island Cannon. PAGE 6/"FIRING" OF/CANNON[written on reverse in pen] catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows photographs taken from around the Heritage Precinct.Photograph of a group of people including four women in period costume, standing with former Premier Rupert 'Dick' Hamer gathered around the Churchill Island Cannon. PAGE 5/FIRING OF/THE CANNON[written on reverse in pen] catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph

Donated by J W Gliddon with his comments on back of photograph. Taken when motorbike and car racing were run around the roads on Phillip Island. Racing first came to Phillip Island in 1927 in the form of a 200 mile road race for motorcycles on a circuit encompassing Cowes and Rhyll. In the next year, a shorter rectangular course, again on public roads, was used for the running of what became the first Australian Grand Prix. Eight successive Australian Grand Prix were run on this course before the race was moved elsewhere. Finally in 1935, racing was discontinued and Phillip Island lapsed into the tranquility and peacefulness of its quiet country and beach atmosphere.Black & White photograph of motorcycle riders on bike and sidecar. Crowd watching at the side of the road. See Historical Information for more detail re motorcycle racing on Phillip Island.On back: "This picture could become historically interesting as machines and methods change. It was taken about the year 1950. Perhaps earlier." motor cycle racing

The item dates from the years of Dutch influence in the region which ended in 1962. The region is now known as West Papua.As the above urls will show, West Papua's history is a complex one with various colonial powers disputing ownership with the local inhabitants. Modern Indonesia also lays claim to it. The area was part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 1949 till 1962. Prior to 1949 it was part of the Dutch East Indies. The item may well date from this pre-1949 period.Richly illustrated small rectangular glass ashtray showing map of one-time Dutch New Guinea, surrounding waters and smaller islands. Two endemic bids are also shown. The glas is a pale blue; the illustrations are in green and yellow; words are in black. The ashtray's four sides are curled slightly upwards.Oceans, seas and islands are named in the Dutch language. A dotted border marks off Australian New Guinea.

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

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 six members of the Phillip Island Rifle Club - winners of the McCauley Cup 1960 at Lang Lang. Back row: Bryant West, Percy Cooper, Harry Bradley, Robbie Justice. Front row: Ron (Plugger) Bennell, Ted Waltonlocal history, photography, phillip island rifle club, black & white photograph, mccauley cup, john jenner, bryant west

The wooden pier was built approx 1930's. A small shed used to store the dinghy was also on the Churchill side. The pier was built with handmade nails.Remains of wooden pier on Churchill Island overlooking Phillip Island.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series showcases photographs taken in the 1930s and 1940s and shows people who lived and worked on the Island during the Jenkins period. This photograph was taken in January 1940.Sepia photograph white narrow white border of a landscape at Churchill Island with a paddock, fences, and some trees surrounding the water. Digitised from a high resolution copy (original Polaroid is in poor and fragile condition)nilchurchill island, photograph, arthur evans

Letter from Phillip Island-San Remo Bridge LeagueLetter to Hon A J Kirton MLA, enquiring when the bridge between San Remo and Newhaven would be ready for its official opening. Letter written by Phillip Island-San Remo Bridge League.local history, documents, letters, bridges, phillip island, letter, hon a j kirton mla

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs. Photograph taken in a paddock of two boys leaning over a wooden log fence, one with hand outstretched, offering hay to a dark brown Highland calf. Churchill Island foreshore and inlet visible in the background.90%/3001 [written in blue pencil on reverse] DANIEL +SHANNON/INGNAM FROM RESERVOIR[crossed out, written in red pen on reverse] BEN + BRETT HAINTZ/FROM RICHMOND, FEEDING/SCOTTISH HIGHLAND CALF/(?) [written in red pen on reverse] [catalogue number written on reverse in pencil]churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows the extensive work and volunteering conducted on site by workers after it was turned into a heritage siteColour photograph of Ash bending in front of a chaff cutter and a pile of hay in the background. Probably taken at the Churchill Island Easter Festival 30/03/2013Catalogue number on reverse in pencil. Written on reverse in pen "Ash working with old chaff cutter. C.I.Easter Festival 30/3/2013"churchill island, photograph

Second photograph showing part of Bullock Island and the entrance.Colour photograph of Bullock Island, after establishment of Pecks Factory and Fishermans Co-op, shows marram grass plantings to stabilise dumped sand. Rough surf breaking on offshore bar. Lakes Entrance Victoriawaterfront, boats and boating

A collection of 6 postcards and 1 photograph taken around Phillip Island. Donated by Julie Barnett.Photograph 228-01. Black & White photograph of the Cowes Pier with vehicles and pedestrians. Rail tracks on pier. Isle of Wight Hotel in background. Sheds at end. Photograph 228-02. Black & White aerial photograph of "Broadwater" Guesthouse, Cowes. Photograph 228-03. Black & White photograph of Cowes Pier with Steamer coming in. Shed at end of Jetty and Cenotaph in the foreground. Looking north. Photograph 228-04. Black & White photograph of a Koala and her young. Photograph 228-05. Black & White photograph looking over the Cowes shoreline near Lover's Walk. Photograph 228-06. Black & White photograph of a group of penguins coming home at dusk at the "Penguin Parade". Photograph 228-07. Black & White photograph of Bert West holding a Shearwater (Mutton Bird) with it's wings outstretched.Photo 01. "Photo Shop Series". "Cowes from the Jetty". Photo 02. Aerial view of "Broadwater" Cowes, Phillip Island. No. 146 Photo 03. "Photo Shop Series". The Jetty. Cowes. Photo 04. "Photo Shop Series". "Koala Bear". Phillip Island Photo 05. "The Rose Series P3416". "Near the Lovers' Walk, Cowes, Phillip Is., Vic. Photo 06. "Penguins, Phillip Island." No. 82. Valentines Series. Photo 07. On Back: Mr West with Mutton bird at Phillip Island.wildlife - koalas, wildlife - penguins, penguin parade, bert west, wildlife - mutton birds, mutton birds, shearwaters, cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, lover's walk cowes, broadwater guesthouse cowes phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, julie barnett

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade.Black and white photograph of a group of trees and fallen trunks with mudflats in the background. Taken on Churchill Island. Photograph has been printed on a type of card and has a matte finish applied.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse.churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade.Black and white photograph of a group of twisted moonah trees, and logs on the Churchill Island shoreline and mudflats. Photograph has been printed on a type of card and has a matte finish applied.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse.churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large collection of photographs dating from the nineteenth century. This series shows photographs taken from around the Heritage Precinct.Photograph of a group of people including three women and a man in period dress, standing with former Premier Rupert 'Dick' Hamer gathered around the Churchill Island CannonPAGE 6[written on reverse in pen] catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph