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 etching depicting the Cowes Jetty, Jetty Shed, Chicory Kiln in Thompson Avenue. Inset illustration of Francis Bauer, first licensee of Isle of Wight Hotel.local history, photography, photographs, cowes foreshore, phillip island, jetties, isle of wight, thompson avenue cowes, chicory kiln, john jenner, bryant west, cowes jetty shed

One of a collection of 6 photographs donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White photograph taken from the end of the pier looking towards Cowes. Jetty Shed on the right and Isle of Wight Hotel centre background. People walking along the pier.Cowes from the Pier. 9.cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty shed, cowes foreshore phillip island, mary karney

One of a collection of photographs purchased from Photo First, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, when it closed in June, 2014. The opening of the War Memorial on the Cowes foreshore near the Jetty was unveiled by Mr Henry Brand, Anzac Day 1920. Large Black & White photograph of a crowd at the opening of the Cowes War Memorial, near the Jetty and opposite the Isle of wight Hotel. Very wet day as people with umbrellas to keep the rain off.cowes war memorial, mr henry brand, anzac day, photo first phillip island

Photograph donated by Les JonesBlack & White postcard of an aerial view of Cowes. Jetty on the left - tree lined Thompson Avenue - Isle of Wight Hotel on the Esplanade left of Thompson Avenue and Bayview Guesthouse on the right on the Esplanade. Township and farmland."Aerial View of Cowes, Phillip Island. No. 147"aerial view of cowes phillip island, cowes township, part cowes township - cowes beach and jetty, phillip island, les jones

Part of a collection of Rose & Valentine Postcards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. view from end of Cowes Pier looking back at the Isle of Wight Hotel. Large crowd of locals on pier, some sitting on Rail Trolley. Children in foreground Gwenda & Keith MacIlwraith.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, cowes pier, jetties, rail trolley, macilwraith children, isle of wight, cowes

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

The first kiln built on Phillip Island in the 1870's for Mr John West. It was situated in Thompson Avenue next to Wests General Store. When the kiln was demolished, the bricks were used to build the old Post Office on the corner of the Esplanade. Mr John West gave a Banquet at the Isle of Wight Hotel to celebrate the opening of his kiln.Water Colour Sketch. This picture was reconstructed by Jean Archibald from pencil sketches by S Serpell in 1905, and an artist who travelled to Phillip Island with the "Vagabond", a journalist for the "Leader", in 1889. Chicory Kiln built for John West situated in Main Street, Cowes. First Chicory Kiln built on Phillip Island in the 1870's.Signed J. D. A.local history, illustrations, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, water colour sketch, west family, post office cowes phillip island, jean archibald, s serpell, john west, n & j archibald

A group of twenty-two people seated and standing on the Cowes Jetty, which was built in 1870. Trolleys on iron rail were used to convey goods along the Jetty. Slightly obscured by people is the Jetty Shed, built in 1870 and now classified by National Trust. Beyond water and beach are trees and shrubs. One gap mid centre depicting The Isle of Wight Hotel - licensed in 1870 - and a large Norfolk Pine.Group waiting for ferry "Genista" on the Cowes Pier.Waiting for the Steamer on the Pier at Cowes, Phillip Islandlocal history, photographs, jetties, cowes, phillip island, colour tinted from black & white photograph, mary robb

Five of a collection of 12 photographs and postcards donated by Jill Palmer.Five black & white postcards taken around Phillip Island. 357-08: Looking from the Cowes Pier towards the Isle of Wight Hotel. Shows camel rides on the beach. 357-09: Bayview Guest House on The Esplanade, Cowes. 357-10: A koala and young on tree. 357-11: Penguins coming in at dusk at the Penguin Parade. 357-12: Broadbent's Official Map of Phillip Island.357-08: The Pier, Cowes. No. 9. 357-09: Photo Shop Series. Bayview Guest House. Cowes. 357-10: Native Bears (Koala) at Cowes No. 55B. 357-11: Photo Shop Series. Parade of the Penguins. Phillip Island. 357-12: Broadbent's Official Map. Phillip Island.cowes pier, cowes beach, wildlife - koalas, wildlife - penguins, bayview guest house cowes phillip island, map of phillip island

Selection of 8 photographs taken at the Restoration Project of the Jetty Shed Cowes Pier. Donated by Anne Davie.Eight coloured photographs of the Cowes Jetty Shed building restoration in 1994. 1. Men working on the roof 2. Internal Walls 3. External walls, footings and steps. 4. Photo of shed without roof 5. External walls from west side 6. Men at work 7. View of shed without roof 8. Car park near Jetty Shed looking up to The Esplanade at Isle of Wight Hoteljetty shed cowes pier, jetty shed restoration, cowes pier phillip island, anne davie

Four of a collection of slides taken by Laurie Dixon. (Scanned by E Alexander) The new bridge was built in 1968.Four coloured photographs scanned from slides. Three aerial views. 273-01. Aerial view of the old and new bridges and Newhaven, San Remo and Churchill Island - extra close up of same photo. 273-02. Aerial view of the old and new bridges looking towards Cape Woolamai on the top right. 273-03. Aerial view of the Cowes Pier and township - extra close up of same photo. 273-04. Looking down the Cowes Pier towards the township with Isle of Wight Hotel in the background.273-03. Inscription on the slide: Cowes from the air Jan 1968.phillip island suspension bridge, two bridges phillip island, san remo, newhaven, laurie dixon, cowes pier, cowes pier 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.FANNY LAGAL (nee THOMPSON): Fanny arrived in Australia in the early 1920s. After her husband died she arrived on Phillip Island. She worked at "Summerland House" and later at the "Isle of Wight Hotel". She took great pride in keeping the altar linen and generally looking after the Anglican Church. Those who knew her said she was a gracious lady with a great sense of humour. Fanny went to a nursing home at Frankston where she resided until she died in February 1980, aged 90. Friends arranged for her to be buried at the Cemetery.phillip island cemetery, fanny lagal nee thompson, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery

Documents and Photograph donated by the Woodhead family. Dorothy Edhouse was the only child of James & Frances Hill, who were Sylvia Woodhead's grandparents. "James Hill (Jimmy) came to Phillip Island in 1920 and purchased the Hotel, known as Woods Family Hotel. (Later, the Phillip Island Hotel in Walpole Street, now demolished). A milestone occurred whilst in his capable hands, when he installed an electric light plant, (32 volt), the first on the Island. He also made hundreds of cement bricks, when he built his own home. Later he purchased a building in Thompson Avenue, where he established a Billiard Saloon, with a small shop attached. He died in 1937, aged 68. His only child Dorothy Edhouse, is now 95 and has made arrangements to have her ashes added to her fathers' grave." This was added to the photograph of James Hill and Frances Edith Hill - not sure what date it was compiled by Richard Woodhead. Frances died in 1960. The write up was take from "Garden of Memories" by Edith Jeffrey. Four documents/photograph relating to Cr J O Edhouse and his wife Mrs Dorothy Edhouse. Also came with accompanying letter from Sylvia Woodhead. 361-01: An Invitation to a Dinner at the Isle of Wight Hotel - 26/11/1943 - on the occassion of the visit of Delegates to the Gippsland Shires and Boroughs Development Association Annual Conference. 361-03: Identity Card for Dorothy Symes Edhouse. 361-04: Circular from the Liquid Fuel Control Board dated 21st February 1942. 361-05: Photograph of James & Frances Edith Hill. A note saying that James (fondly called Jimmy) came to Phillip Island in 1920 and purchased a hotel - see history below. james & frances edith hill, shire of phillip island dinner invitation, identity card, cr j o edhouse, mrs edhouse, sylvia woodhead, documents

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.466-27: Charles Grayden: Charles arrived from England on the "Robert Ben" about 1835. On arrival he went bush. He later married Margaret Larkie in St. James' old Cathedral, Melbourne on 15th September, 1842. They arrived at Hastings in 1860 then came to Phillip Island to live on Block 33, Newhaven in the year 1867. He died 26th January 1905 aged 85. Margaret died 21st June 1907 aged 81. She is also buried in this grave. 466-28: Joseph Bauer: Joseph was the son of our first owner of the Isle of Wight Hotel. His father came to the Island in 1870 and bought a small private house, then added to it in the style of a Swiss House. It became one of the most comfortable hotels in Victoria. Joseph died aged 19, in 1878.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery

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

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

Souvenir Photographic Strip photo envelope donated by Anne LucasBlack & White photographs in a Souvenir Folder. Photos of wildlife and coastal scenes at Phillip Island.On Cover: "Cowes, Phillip Island. Photographic Souvenir" 230-01. "Australian Native Bears (Koalas)." 230-02. "Bathing scene at Cowes." 230-03. "The Pier, showing Isle of Wight Hotel." 230-04. "The Beach at Cowes." 230-05. "Seals on Seal Rock." 230-06. "The Beach, Cowes." 230-07. "War Memorial and Pier". 230-08. "The Pier. Cowes (Phillip Island)" 230-09. "Rocks at Cape Woolamai. Cowes (Phillip Island)." 230-10. "The Nobbies." 230-11. "Sea Birds at Phillip Island." 230-12. "Rocky Headland, Cape Woolamai." 230-13. "Australian Native Bears (Koalas)." 230-14. "Forrest Caves."wildlife - koalas, wildlife - sea birds, coastline cape woolamai, the nobbies phillip island, seals on seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - seals, cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, cowes beach phillip island, forrest caves, phillip island, seal rocks phillip island, cowes war memorial, war memorial cowes phillip island, cenotaph cowes phillip island, anne lucas

A Collection of 12 (1 missing) photographs in a paper envelope. On the front of the envelope is the following: Valentine's Snapshots. 12 Real Photographs for Your Album. Cowes, Phillip Island. Published by The Valentine Publishing Co. Pty. Ltd., Melbourne. Photo No. 9 was originally missing but has now been supplied by James Iveson who had the complete collection. This was supplied to us on the 23/5/2020. We are always pleased when people visit VC and can add or make corrections to our entries and thank James very much. We are sure our original Donor, Anne Lucas, would also be pleased. 231-01. Black & White Photograph of the Cowes Pier looking towards Cowes with The Isle of Wight Hotel in the background. 231-02. Black & White Photograph of Forrest Caves looking out to the sea. Two people on the foreshore. 231-03. Black & White Photograph of seabirds on the coastline of Phillip Island. 231-04. Black & White Photograph of The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 231-05. Black & White Photograph of Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island. 231-06. Black & White Photograph of seals on Seal Rocks, Phillip Island. 231-07. Black & White Photograph of rocks at Cape Woolamai. 231-08. Black & White Photograph of the beach at Cowes. People and beach umbrellas - looking towards Mussell Rocks, Phillip Island. 231-09 Black & White Photograph of a Ferry arriving at the Cowes Pier loaded with people. Originally missing. 231-10. Black & White Photograph of the Killara Ferry at the Cowes Pier, Phillip Island. 231-11. Black & White Photograph looking towards the Cowes Pier. The Killara Ferry at the pier. 231-12. Black & White Photograph looking toward the Cowes Pier with the War Memorial in the foreground.Each photograph has a description of the photo with a number.the nobbies phillip island, australian fur seals, seals, wildlife - seals, wildlife - sea birds, pyramid rock, rocks at cape woolamai, rocky cliffs at cape woolamai, cowes war memorial, the killara ferry, cowes beach phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, forrest caves, phillip island, anne lucas

A collection of 27 photographs and 2 brochures of Tourists buses used during the 1930's to 1950's on Phillip Island. Also some photographs of penguins and mutton birds. Donated by Terry Watchorn. In reference to 288-17. A post on Facebook relating to this photo in Feb 2019 by Gwyneth Myers said “ there are some wonderful Knights restored amongst the Willy’s Car Club members”29 Photographs and Brochures of Tourist Buses, penguins and mutton birds. 288-01. Photograph of Herb Watchorn, driver, outside the bus. 288-02. Photograph of a new Ford Bus 1938. 288-03. Photograph of Herb Watchorn with a Mutton Bird. 288-04. Photograph of a 1946 Ford Car, new sheds with cars and house in Cowes. 288-05. Photograph of Elizabeth, Mary, Patricia and Herbet Watchorn outside Cora Lynn Guest House. 288-06. Photograph of a Chev Tourist Bus outside the Isle of Wight Hotel in Cowes. April 1935. Herb Watchorn & another man. 288-07. Photograph of a Tourist bus and passengers with a Bullock Team passing by. 1936. 288-08. Photograph of the Phillip Island Tourist Bus - "EY" Ford - used on the Dandenong Run. 288-09. Photograph of three 1946 Ford Buses, an Indiana Bus and a Chev. 288-10. Photograph of a Chevrolet bus 1934. 288-11. Photograph of a Ford Bus 1953. 288-12. Photograph of Herb Watchorn and Willys Knight Car. 288-13. Photograph of five buses - Chev, Indiana & Ford Buses. 288-14. Photograph of a Chev bus and passengers on the San Remo-Newhaven Punt. 1934. 288-15. Photograph of Herb Watchorn with a penguin. 288-16. Photograph of Bern Denham with a penguin. 288-17. Photograph of Willy's Knight at The Nobbies and a group of people. 288-18. Photograph of Herb Watchorn, passengers and Hudson at The Nobbies. 288-19. Photograph of a Chev Bus and passengers in the Esplanade, Cowes ? 288-20. Photograph of Herb Watchorn with passengers outside a bus. 288-21. Photograph of Bern Denham with a penguin. 288-22. Photograph of a penguin with young. 288-23. Photograph of Bern Denham with a penguin. 288-24. Photograph of Willys-Knight Sedan Car Service Tours and Price List. 288-25. Photograph of Bern Denham with a mutton bird. 288-26. Photograph of 3 Ford, an Indiana and Chev Buses in Cowes. 288-27. Photograph of Herb Watchorn outside a Ford Bus in front of The Isle of Wight Hotel - Feb 1941. 288-28. Photograph of a Chev Tourist Bus - Phillip Island Tourist Service Cowes - at the Cowes Pier. 1947. 288-29. Photograph of the Cowes - Dandenong Road Service Brochure. A Koala on one side and map on the other.All as above.tourist buses on phillip island, herb watchorn, wildlife - penguins, wildlife - mutton birds, bern denham, watchorn family, terry watchorn

A selection of photographs sold to tourists. A selection of hand coloured photographs of Phillip Island. Following description as on the photographs. 344-01: Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island. No. 5. 344-02: Penguin Beach, Summerlands, Phillip Island No. 3. 344-03: The 'Killara' at the pier, Cowes. No. 10 (shows Cowes Pier with shed and Killara Ferry.) 344-04: Boat arriving at Cowes. No. 9. (shows the Killara near the pier full of people.) 344-05: The beach, Cowes No. 8. (beachgoers on the Cowes west beach enjoying the sun - many sitting under beach umbrellas.) 344-06: The Nobbies showing Seal Rocks, Phillip Island. No. 4. (Coastal scene at The Nobbies with Seal Rocks in the distance.) 344-07: Penguins, Phillip Island No. 11. (Penguins arriving on the beach at dusk after a day out fishing.) 344-08: Rocks at Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island. No. 7. 344-09: The Pier, Cowes. No. 1. (Photo taken from the end of the Cowes Pier looking towards Cowes Township. Jetty shed and Isle of Wight Hotel in the background.) 344-10: The Pier & War Memorial, Cowes. No. 12. (Taken looking from The Esplanade to the War Memorial and Cowes Pier. People and boats at the Pier.) 344-11: Seals at Phillip Island. No. 6. (Seals are on Seal Rocks out from The Nobbies.)As above.pyramid rock, summerland beach, the killara ferry, cowes pier phillip island, cowes beach phillip island, the nobbies, penguins, wildlife - penguins, cape woolamai phillip island, cowes war memorial, seals on seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - seals, cheryl burton

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