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Photograph - Post Card, The Alvina and Genista at the Pier, Cowes, 1925-1926
Ferries operating at Cowes.Small sepia photograph of the Cowes pier with several vessels and a large crowd of people walking on the pier towards the town.The Alvina and Genista at the Pier, Cowesphotographs, cowes pier, ferries, alvina ferry, ferry "genista" -
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Photograph, Going home, 1925-1926
Sepia photograph of a vessel leaving the pier with passengers standing on the top deck waving and streamers stretching behind .Going homephotographs, ferry "genista" - cowes jetty, ferries -
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Photograph, The ferry, Eagle Star
The local ferry from CowesLarge coloured photo of the Eagle Star Ferryphotographs, eagle star, ferry eagle star, ferries -
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Photograph, The original Eagle Star Ferry
The ferry was built at Brisbane Water and Drummoyne, NSW in 1936. There is a model of the ship in the Museum, built by John McGuigan. Model is Registration number 3190 This photo is taken from a painting.Coloured photo of an Ferry on the water with passengers on front and back decks.ferries, ferry eagle star, photographs -
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Newspaper Articles, Western Port News, Phillip Island and its Bridges, 23/12/2014
As per Physical Description aboveNewspaper article about Phillip Island and its bridges. Photos of 3 ferries, driving of the 1st pile for the bridge. Article about the two bridges. Photos of the Isle of Wight Hotel, The Continental Guesthouse and Erehwon Guesthouse, the first bridge - Suspension Bridge opened in 1940, Richard Grayden and Councilor Rupert Harris, Charles and Margaret Grayden with Archbishop Clarke in 1904 and a photo of 5 people at Easter in Cowes in 1911. phillip island suspension bridge, phillip island second bridge, ss genista, ss killara, ss alvina, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, the continental guesthouse, erehwon guest house cowes, richard grayden, rupert harris, charles & margaret grayden, archbishop clarke, i. j. o'donnell, t. h. russell, peter mccullough -
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Photograph - Post Card, Stoney Point
Three from a collection of Postcards donated by Mary Karney450-23: Postcard of the Stony Point Pier on Mornington Peninsula. Ferries went from Cowes to Stony Point often via French Island. 450-24: Postcard of the Breakers at Kilcunda. 450-25: Postcard of the Powlett River near the mouth.Stony Point Pier Breakers Kilcunda 182 Powlett River near the mouth 86stony point pier, mary karney, kilcunda, powlett river -
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Photograph, Cowes jetty and Matthew Brady ferry, About 1980
Coloured photograph of the Cowes jetty, taken from the water, showing several men standing on the jetty and others fishing. Cowes township in the background. Coloured photograph of the passenger ferry, Matthew Brady at the Cowes jetty. A large number of passengers inside and on the top deck.cowes jetty, photographs, cowes, ferries, ferry matthew brady -
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Booklet (item) - Brochure, Free Car Transport to Phillip Island
The Phillip Island & District Shipping Company was previously owned by Mr Arthur Keaston Sambell who had offerred concessions for travel to locals.HistoricalFree transport for Sunday returns between Stony Point & Cowes, for winter months of June, July and August. Phillip Island has miles of woodland roads where the friendly Koalas may be seen from the car with the glorious colour effects on a typical winter day with a mild atmosphere and brilliant sunshine. ferries, sea transport, tourism -
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Photograph, Estelle Star and Sunrise Star ferries at Cowes pier. 1948-1949, 1948-1949
Ferries servicing the Island.HistoricalLarge black and white photograph of two ferries at Cowes pier showing gantry, crane and goods shed.Boats Estelle Star and Sunrise Star ferries, estelle star, sunrise star, cowes pier, black & white photograph -
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Postcard, S.S. Genista at San Remo
Genista ferry served in Western Port from 1889-1932 . Postcard was sent to Elaine Robb's mother, Floss from her Aunt Dulcie.HistoricalSepia postcard showing jetty with Genista ferry arriving. Also light pole, crane and several small boats. Another jetty in the backgroundThe Rose Series P. 698 [ probable number] Copyright S.S. Genista at San Remo, Victoriaearly postcard, ferries, genista ferries -
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Book, Once upon an Island: the early days of Phillip Island, 2023
... Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...Series of articles collected by the Advertiser for the celebration in 2018 of 150 years of European settlement of Phillip Island. Printed by Chicory Publshing, division of The Phillip Island and San Remo .Advertiser.HistoricalColoured hardcover book, 229 pages, with photos, stories and recollections of early settlement of Phillip IslandOnce upon an island : the early days of Phillip Island Collated by Anne Oswin, Eleanor McKAy and Sarah Hudson.phillip island history, phillip island & san remo advertiser, ferries, shipwrecks, motor racing, wollemi, chicory, golden cyprus trees, sharks, guesthouses, army ww1, ww2, warley hospital, football, olive justice, summerland, churchill island, erosion -
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Booklet, Souvenir of Phillip Island [Cowes, Rhyll, Newhaven etc] and San Remo, Late 1920s. Post 1926
... and tourist guides. Broadbent's Holiday Guide to Phillip Island ...Broadbent's Official Road Guides Company took over George R. Broadbent's business in 1935. In 1963, it changed its name to Broadbent's Road Maps Pty. Ltd. Broadbent's company produced many maps, road and tourism guides of Australia.HistoricalSmall, beige coloured booklet with blue print and round photo of S.S.Alvina at Cowes jetty on cover. Advertisement for Westernport Steamer Service on rear page. Contains descriptions of main towns and places of interest. Also advertisements for guesthouses, businesses and tourist guides.Broadbent's Holiday Guide to Phillip Island and San Remo. [alternative title]tourist brochure, souvenir, broadbent's guides, phillip island accommodation, ferries, maps, guesthouses, hotels, shops -
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Booklet, Souvenir booklet of Phillip Island to Jim Blake
It seems to be from the 1900s due to the date on cover.HistoricalSmall tourist booklet with dark printing and photo of ferry on cover. Advertisements of businesses and descriptions of main towns including photos of old postcards.Souvenir of Phillip Island. From, To Jim Blake Copyright registered throughout the King's Dominions. Fraser & Jenkinson 5 Queen Street, Melbourne tourism, cowes general store, genesta house, acclimatiasation society, will kennon, san remo hotel -
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Booklet, Official Opening of the Phillip Island Bridge at San Remo 1969 and notes by the Bridge engineer, Tom Russell, 1969
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 -
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Booklet, Phillip Island Back when 1982 Art and Essay Competition, 1984
The competition was to increase awareness of the pioneering of Phillip Island. 155 entries were received and winners were compiled in the booklet. Art competition winners were Open- Frances Reith and Maree Chaston. Secondary- Neil McRae and Shannon Condick. Primary- Laurie Chisholm and Paul Matthews. Essay Competition winners were Open- Patsy Hunt and Audrey Nicol.. Secondary- Judy Nicol and Cameron Ashe. Primary- Joanne Scrase and Richard Patching.HistoricalLarge yellow coloured booklet with green binding with typed pages, photos and drawings. Also a draft copy of the booklet pre printing which has typed sections pasted onto pages.Snippets of Phillip Island History. Entries from The Shire of Phillip Island Art and Essay competition 1982, conducted in association with the opening of the library, heritage centre and meeting room.chicory industry, the speke, phillip island cemetery, swimming baths, churchill island, ventnor state school, ventnor hall, killara ferry, motor racing -
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Photograph - Post Card, F&J Postcards, S S Genista at Newhaven, About 1920s
The Genista moved from NSW to serve Western Port from 1889-1932A large black & white photo of a postcard of the S S Genista at the Newhaven Pier with a small yacht and people on pier.Phillip Island "S. S. Genista" calling at Newhavenss genista, ferries, water transport, newhaven, photographs, newhaven pier -
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Photograph, Ferry unloading at Cowes Pier
Part of a series of tourist postcards.Small black & white photo of a ferry unloading using a gantry at Cowes Pier.Murray Views No. 5, The Pier, Cowes, Phillip Island, Vicferries, cowes pier, photographs, cowes jetty, water transport -
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Photograph - Post Card, Vallan Studios, Genista off San Remo
Postcard to Miss M. Robb, Cowes " Maggie. With Janie's best wishes for a happy birthday June 28th 1915"Black & white postcard of the Genista ferry off San Remo with the bridge in the background"Genista"off from San Remoferry "genista", san remo, margaret robb, genista -
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Newspaper Clipping, The Killara, 29/6/1967
... - ferry ss "killara" Phillip Island Newspaper clipping Jean ...Collection of Newspaper Clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Article about the demolition of the gantry on the Stony Point jetty in June 1967. Cowes gantry was demolished several years earlier. The Killara on one race day on Phillip Island handled 7,000 passengers and vehicles.stony point, the killara ferry, cowes jetty, cowes jetty - ferry ss "killara", phillip island, newspaper clipping, jean jamieson -
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Photograph, 1930's
... phillip island passenger and car ferry betty stuart ...One of three photographs donated by Betty Stuart.Black & White photograph of the Killara Ferry at Cowes Pier. Ferry loaded with cargo, a car and many people.killara ferry, ferries, cowes pier, cowes pier phillip island, passenger and car ferry, betty stuart -
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Photograph, Early 20th Century
... Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...One of a collection of photographs donated by Bruce BennettSepia photograph of the Cowes pier with three boats.On back: "Cowes - Wal Steer Collection"cowe pier phillip island, cowes jetty phillip island, ferries, westernport bay, bruce bennett -
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Photograph - Post Card, Early 20th Century
... genista ferry "genista" rhyll jetty phillip island bryant west ...One of a group of photographs from the Bryant West Collection donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White postcard of the S. S. Genista arriving at Rhyll, Phillip IslandS.S. Genista calling at Rhyll. H. Malouf, Cowes.ss genista, ferry "genista", rhyll jetty phillip island, bryant west collection, mary karney -
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Photograph - Post Card, Early 20th Century
... . western port phillip island ferries san remo bryant west ...One of a group of photographs from the Bryant West Collection donated by Mary Karney.Black & White postcard of the Eastern Entrance to Westernport showing a Ferry and other vessels with San Remo on the other side of the bay.Eastern Entrance to Western Port from Newhaven. 16.western port phillip island, ferries, san remo, bryant west collection, mary karney -
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Photograph - Post Card, 1928
One of a collection of 11 photographs/postcards donated by Meg Davis & Nancy McHaffie from the estate of Brenda Higgins, grand-daughter of J. D. & Georgianna McHaffie.Black & White Postcard of the Alvina ferry at the Cowes Pier. Crowds of people on the pier and ferry. The postcard was written by Oonah, Brenda's sister, describing her trip down to Phillip Island by train then on the SS Alvina. Oonah was staying at Bayview Guesthouse in Cowes.The Rose Series P 10473. The "Alvina" at the pier, Cowes, Vic.ss alvina, steam ships, ferries, cowes pier, cowes pier phillip island -
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Photographs, 1940's
... -island-and-the-bass-coast Photographs Photograph 215-10. Phillip ...Seven photographs from a collection of 33 donated by Leonie Brennan. Photographs belonged to Edward (Ted) Sands, hairdresser.Photograph 215-10. Phillip Island Tourist Road (Cowes to Newhaven) in 1940, showing mature eucalypt trees on both sides of the road. Photograph 215-11. Car and tent possibly on a foreshore area on Phillip Island. The car was owned by "Roy". Photograph 215-12. Phillip Island Hotel in Walpole Street, Cowes. Photograph 215-13. Newhaven Boys Home showing farm buildings. Photograph 215-14. Bayview Guest House, The Esplanade, Cowes, with distinctive front fence. Photograph 215-15. The Chapel at Newhaven Boys Home, Phillip Island. Photograph 215-16. The Alvina ferry with passengers on board. Photograph 215-17. Very dark photograph of shops in Cowes. One with sign showing ice-creams and a Grocer Shop next door.Four photographs with "Cowes" month and 1940.main tourist road, phillip island, camp site phillip island, phillip island hotel cowes, hotels, guesthouses cowes phillip island, bayview guesthouse cowes, newhaven boys home phillip island, newhaven boys home chapel, the alvina, ferries, shops at cowes phillip island, mr edward (ted) sands, leonie brennan -
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Photographs, 1940
Four of a collection of 33 photographs donated by Leonie Brennan. The collection belonged to Edward (Ted) Sands, hairdresser.Photograph 215-18. People on the Cowes Pier enjoying an event. A sign reads "Cowes - Ferries - Speedboats" and a string of bunting decorates the pier. There are also cars on the pier. Photograph 215-19. Phillip Island - San Remo Suspension Bridge viewed from Newhaven at very low tide. Photograph 215-20. A couple enjoying a picnic in a bush setting. Photograph 215-21. Three people sitting on the stone fence in front of the Isle of Wight Hotel. A large sign shows "ENTRANCE RESIDENTIAL & BAR - MELBOURNE BITTER"isle of wight hotel, isle of wight hotel phillip island, phillip island - suspension bridge, suspension bridge phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, mr edward (ted) sands, leonie brennan -
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Photographs, 1940's
12 photographs from a collection of 33 donated by Leonie Brennan. Photographs belonged to Edward (Ted) Sands, hairdresser.Photograph 215-22. Penguins coming home after a day of fishing at the nightly parade Summerland Beach. Photograph 215-23. Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island. Photograph 215-24. Cowes beach with a large group of people gathered together and others under beach umbrellas. Beach west side of the Cowes Pier. Photograph 215-25. Large group of Seals at Seal Rocks, Phillip Island. Photograph 215-26. The Killara Ferry at Cowes pier with chimney smoking. Photograph 215-27. The Pinnacles at Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island. Photograph 215-28. Looking towards the Isle of Wight Hotel at Cowes and the Jetty Shed at the end of the Cowes Pier. Photograph 215-29. The Cowes Pier with the Killara Ferry docked. Photograph 215-30. The Killara Ferry heavily laden with passengers. A close-up showing the back entrance for vehicles. Photograph 215-31. The War Memorial at Cowes looking towards the pier. Shows the pier and the Jetty Shed on the pier. Photograph 215-32. View from inside Forrest Caves, Phillip Island, with two people standing in front. Photograph 215-33. The Nobbies, Phillip Island, with waves crashing onto the rocks.215-22 "Penguins at Phillip Island" 215-23 "Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island" 215-24 "The Beach, Cowes" 215-25 "Seals at Cowes, Phillip Island" 215-26 "The Killara at Cowes" 215-27 "Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island" 215-28 "The Pier, Cowes" 215-29 "The Pier, Cowes" 215-30 "The Killara at Cowes" 215-31 "War Memorial, Cowes" 215-32 "Forest Caves, Phillip Island" 215-33 "Rough seas at The Nobbies, Cowes"penguins coming ashore, penguins, wildlife - penguins, pyramid rock, phillip island, pyramid rock, coastline - rock formation - pyramid rock, cowes beach, phillip island, seals on seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - seals, the killara ferry, killara ferry, the pinnacles, the pinnacles cape woolamai, the pinnacles, phillip island, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, cowes pier, phillip island, cowes jetty, phillip island, war memorial, cowes, phillip island, forrest caves, phillip island, the nobbies, phillip island, mr edward (ted) sands, leonie brennan -
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Photographs, Photo Shop Series, 1940
... Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. phillip ...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 -
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Photographs, Early 2000's and 1940's
A group of 5 photographs donated by Glenda Baker. The Cottage was on the property of Glenda Baker's family on French Island.222-01 Colour Photograph of a post, pug and sapling cottage on French Island Very early days from a postcard the Baker's had of the house. 222-02 Colour Photograph of a post, pug and sapling cottage on French Island roughly as it is was in 2011. 222-03 Colour Photograph of a post, pug and sapling cottage on French Island. Front entrance. In one door, straight through to the back - two rooms, kitchen & bedroom. 222-04 & 5 Black & White photographs of the Killara Car Ferry which ran from Cowes to French Island & Stony Point. Approx 1940's.french island, cottage on french island, the killara ferry, glenda baker -
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Photographs, 1930's
... the nobbies phillip island seascape ferries "alvina" ferry "genista ...13 photographs collected in the 1930's by Reg & Nell Price who lived at Sale, Gippsland at the time.Photograph 224-01. Sepia photograph of seals on Seal Rocks, Phillip Island Photograph 224-02. Black & White photograph of the dirt road to the Back Beach, Phillip Island. Photograph 224-03. Black & White photograph of the Cowes Pier/Jetty with the Cenotaph in the foreground. Photograph 224-04. Black & White photograph of Forrest Caves, Phillip Island. Photograph 224-05. Black & White photograph of Cape Woolamai Quarry. People and a small boat working. Photograph 224-06. Black & White photograph of the Cowes Pier taken through the trees on the foreshore. Photograph 224-07. Black & White photograph of Lover's Walk, Cowes with foot bridge in foreground. Photograph 224-08. Black & White photograph of rocky seascape at The Nobbies, Phillip Island. Photograph 224-09. Black & White photograph of Forrest Caves, Phillip Island. Photograph 224-10. Black & White photograph of Cowes Pier with the Ferries "Alvina" and "Genista". Many people also on the pier. Photograph 224-11. Black & White photograph of The Pinnacles, Cape Woolamai. Photograph 224-12. Black & White photograph of The Sentinel, Cape Woolamai. Photograph 224-13. Black & White photograph of the beach and pier at Cowes, Phillip Island.On the back of each photograph description of the photo.seal rocks phillip island, seals on seal rocks phillip island, phillip island early roads, cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, cowes cenotaph, phillip island, forrest caves, phillip island, cape woolamai quarries phillip island, lover's walk cowes, the nobbies phillip island, seascape, ferries, "alvina", ferry "genista" - cowes jetty, the pinnacles, the sentinel cape woolamai, reg & nell price, david price