Donated by Jessie SmithBlack & White photograph of a double fronted weatherboard house with wrought iron frieze on verandah. Two ladies standing on verandah. Property named "Oak Hill" owned by the Bonwick Family, San RemoOn back: "Oak Hill"oak hill san remo, jessie smith

Large, blue, soft covered book with black and white photosStamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'. Signed by the author.richardson family, chicory, victoria, phillip island, history, ventnor

HistoricalTwo small soft covered books, includes black and white photos.Reg. 944 was presented to Phillip Island Historical Society by Jean Herkes in memory of her husband William Halford Herkes (Hal) 18.12.1904-25.6.1991. Cowes, Feb 5 1992. etc. Based on Georgina Oswin's diaries written from 1881-1910.georgina oswin, diaries, oswin family, mornington peninsula, victoria, phillip island, melbourne, genealogy, mary karney, jean herkes

One of a collection of photographs purchased by the Society from Jack Day of Mornington.Black & White postcard of Broadwater. Broadwater was owned by Florence and Rajah Oswin Roberts - 1912. Built in 1890's by the Henty Family for their holiday home."Broadwater" Cowes Phillip Island. On Back: "Dear Matre. We are in the front room on the left and are having a good time. We have seen teddy bears and penguins. Had a few swims and are all feeling better. Hoping you are well. Love from all. Richard.broadwater cowes, phillip island, henty family, oswin roberts, jack day collection

Oonah (b 1906) and Brenda (b 1912) Hardy, both daughters of Douglas Hardy and Anna Frances McHaffie (daughter of John David McHaffie - first permanent European settler of Phillip Island). Oonah, the taller girl, is on the left. One of 4 photos donated by Nancy McHaffie.Black & White photograph of Oonah & Brenda Hardy in what looks like school uniforms.On back: Oonah and Brenda Hardyoonah & brenda hardy, n mchaffie, mchaffie family

One of a collection of photographs donated by Nancy McHaffie. Georgianna McHaffie, nee Georgianna Gemima White Henderson, married John David McHaffie in 1861. He was the first permanent European settler of Phillip Island in 1842 together with his brother William from Scotland.Black & White photograph of Georgianna McHaffieOn back: Georgianna McHaffiegeorgianna mchaffie, mchaffie family, n mchaffie

One of a collection of photographs donated by Nancy McHaffie. Noel Wemyss McHaffie grandson of first permanent Europena settler of Phillip Island (John David McHaffie). Enlisted WW1 as sapper in Signals Corps (service number 19350) and embarked from Sydney in ship HMAT Kyarra A55 bound for Egypt on 3 September 1917. 1st cousin to Rankine McHaffie.Black & White photograph of Noel McHaffie, son of David James McHaffieOn back: Noel McHaffie Son of David James McHaffie.noel mchaffie, mchaffie family, n mchaffie

Early commercial activities of the Hazelwood Family at San Remo approximately 1909. Published in an unnamed newspaperNewspaper clipping entitled "Pictorial History of San Remo" by Cyril Hazelwood, detailing Lou Hazelwood pioneer fisherman and Mutton Bird catching - includes photographs of Manuka Cafe, Vivien Hazelwood's fishing boat, early beach scene at San Remo and collecting Mutton Birds at Cape Woolamai.Pictorial History of San Remo x Cyril Hazelwoodlocal history, documents, newspapers, san remo, local area development by europeans, black & white newspaper clipping, newspapers- san remo, hazelwood family history, commercial activity

This copy belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the MuseumBlack & White photograph of Death Certificate of John Barnard Lock.local history, photographs, death notices, family of john barnard lock, black & white photograph, lock family

This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Black & White Portrait photograph of Elizabeth Lock (nee Caville), wife of Captain John Barnard Lock Jnr ).local history, photographs, family of john barnard lock, black & white photograph, elizabeth lock, john barnard lock

This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Phillip Island & District Historical Society.Black & White Photograph of John B. Lock, youngest son of John Barnard Lock of Rhyll, Phillip Island.local history, photography, john barnard lock, black & white photograph, lock family

This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Black & White Photograph of John Barnard Lock, youngest son of Capt. John Barnard Lock of Rhyll, Phillip Island.local history, photographs, john barnard lock, black & white photograph, lock family

This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Black & White Photograph of Capt. John Barnard Lock of Rhyll, Phillip Island, Victoria. Died aged 75, buried in Phillip Island Cemetery.local history, photography, john barnard lock, black & white photograph, lock family, capt john barnard lock

This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Black & White Photograph of Captain John Barnard Lock and his wife Elizabeth (nee Cavell).local history, photography, captain john barnard lock & elizabeth, black & white photograph, lock family, john barnard lock jnr

This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Black & White Photograph of one of Captain John Barnard Lock's boats.local history, photography, boats, family of john barnard lock, black & white photograph, lock family, capt john barnard lock boats

This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Black & White Photograph of Martha Lock, eldest daughter of Captain J. B. Lock & Elizabeth, of Rhyll. She was the first girl child born on Phillip Island.local history, photography, family of john barnard lock, black & white photograph, lock family, martha lock

This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Black & White Photograph of John (left) and George (right), sons of Captain John Barnard Lock of Rhyll, Phillip Island.local history, photography, family of john barnard lock, black & white photograph, lock family, john & george lock

This photocopy belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.List of passengers on ship 'John Knox' at Point Henry, Geelong. The ship sailed from Plymouth 24, March 1851. Capt John Barnard Lock last entry.local history, documents, passenger lists, family of john barnard lock, black & white photocopy, ships, passenger list, lock family

In 1973, parents of children in Diamond Valley Little Athletics were angered at the suggestion that the proposed all weather track at Willinda Park be scrapped. There was some talk of acquiring "Partington land" between the rail line and Plenty River, south of Church Street. News clipping, black and white text. 3 scans.diamond valley little athletics association, willinda park, partington family

437 p., col. and black and white illustrationsnon-fictionBiography of the Boyd family of Australian artistsboyd family, artists

39 p. col. and black and white illustrationsnon-fictionnational library of australia, trove, family history, genealogy

A history of the Batman Apple Tree and Pioneer Children's Cemetery along the Plenty River. Prepared by Samantha Westbrooke Pty Ltd in association with Peter Mills, historian. The Batman Apple tree is said to be over 170 years old, being brought to Greensborough in the 1840s from the Melbourne orchard of John Batman, following Batman's death in 1839. The Pioneer Children's Cemetery is the burial place of 7 children from the Whatmough and Partington families who dies between 1845 and 1858.11 page photocopy, text and black and white illustrations.batman apple tree, robert whatmough, plenty river trail, pioneer childrens cemetery

News article about Tom Vickers and his Commonwealth Recognition Award for Senior Citizens awarded in 2000. The article outlines Tom's involvement in the Greensborough area over the past 60 years.Tom Vickers was a prominent member of the community and a local pharmacist.Newspaper clipping, black text and colour imagevickers family, tom vickers

188 p., black & white and colour illustrationsnon-fictionaustralia social conditions, families

A selection of photographs of the Reid family of 16 Hart Avenue Greensborough, taken in the 1950s. Features a young Pam Reid playing in the yard.6 copies of black and white photographs with captionspam reid, reid family, hart avenue greensborough

11 Ester Street Greensborough was owned by Ivy and Des Bryant. Bought in 1964 and sold 1972. Estate agent R.H .Dean and Son. The land has since been subdivided and units built.Copy of black and white photographCaption written on copybryant family, ester street greensborough

Letter to Channel 9 regarding origin of Greensborough street names, with particular reference to Grimshaw Street. Also noted was that the streets mentioned were named after founding members of the Greensborough Wesleyan Church in the mid 1800s.Black and white print, colour photograph, with photocopied extract from "Greensborough Uniting Church's first 150 years" grimshaw street, living faith church, grimshaw family