Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about Government soon to take over the development of Phillip Island. The Minister for Local Government, Mr Hamer, was given the go ahead to form a Phillip Island Development Authority.phillip island, victorian government, mr hamer

The spelling of Eliza's surname varies between Coghlan and Cochlan in various sources.The letter does not provide proof of either. List of applicants for land at Schnapper Point [Mornington, including Phillip Island], early settlers and their date of arrival. An extract from "Early History of Mornington" showing residents of Schnapper Point in 1858.HistoricalHand written letter from the secretary of the Mornington Peninsula Historical Society re the spelling of Eliza Cochlan's name . Dated 8/5/1986 Also 3 typed pages containing a list of applicants for Phillip Island land grants and extract from The Early history of Mornington.Letter addressed to Mr Harris, secretary PIDHSeliza cochlan, land grant, early phillip island settlers, land ballot

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

Article in The Age newspaperArticle on visit of the Premier of Victoria, Mr. Dunstan, to Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, mr dunstan, premier of victoria, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan premier of victoria

Article in The Sun newspaperArticle on proposed bridge between San Remo and Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan premier of victoria

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

One of a group of Historical photographs purchased from Photo First Shop in Thompson Avenue, Cowes when it closed in June, 2014.Large Black & White photograph of Cowes West Beach, Mussell Rocks and the Sea Baths.Cowes Beachcowes west beach phillip island, mussell rocks cowes phillip island, cowes sea baths, photo first phillip island

One of a collection of 13 photographs donated by Ralph Correy.Photograph of a woman standing in front of the Lighthouse and Beacon structure at The Nobbies.the lighthouse at the nobbies, the nobbies lighthouse phillip island, the nobbies phillip island, phillip island, ralph correy

One of a collection of photographs donated by Bruce Bennett.Coloured copy of a postcard showing The Nobbies in the distance across a coastal flatphillip island coastline, the nobbies phillip island, coastal scene phillip island, bruce bennett

One of a collection of photographs donated by Bruce BennettBlack & White photograph of a gathering of people around the Cenotaph at the Jetty Triangle, Cowes.On back: Mary Karney collectioncowes cenotaph, phillip island, cenotaph cowes phillip island, war memorial cowes phillip island, bruce bennett

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White photograph of the new Bridge on left with settlement of houses at San Remo at the top of the photograph and settlement of houses at Newhaven at the bottom of the photograph.two bridges phillip island, new bridge at phillip island, phillip island, san remo, jessie smith

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Charmandene being transported from Lovers' Walk area to 29 Osborne Avenue, Cowes.On Back: "On the way to 29 Osborne Avenue"charmandene cottage cowes phillip island, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of buildings ready to be linked up - Charmandene now at 29 Osborne Avenue, Cowes.On back: On site ready for the link up"charmandene cottage cowes phillip island, charmandene cottage, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Charmandene west and rear partly demolished in preparation for move.On back: "West and rear of "Charmendene" partly demolished in preparation to move on 20/09/1988"charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Charmandene being prepared for move to 29 Osborne Avenue on 20/9/1988On back: "Verandah to be removed then ready for blocks to place on low-loader to take to new site at 29 Osborne Av. Cowes." "Charmandedn" Cowes. taken by Bruce Champion 7/9/1988. charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Charmandene Cowes before eventual move to 29 Osborne Avenue, Cowes on 20/9/1988On back: "Rear & West side of Charmandene Cowes. Taken from court looking across corner of property owned by Don & Dorothy Blackie. New shrubs and trees planted by them after sewerage construction finished. Manhole near wooden fencing. June 1984.charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Sitting Room at Charmandene with fire aglow. Ornaments on Mantel piece and lovely chair beside fireplace.On back: Sitting room fire place "Charmandene" Cowes. July 1984.charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph View of Charmandene from the west taken in the Court. June 1984.On back: View of "Charmandene" from the west taken in the Court. June 1984.charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 6 photographs donated by Z. CoxBlack & White photograph of the West's Motor Service bus with Mr West standing in front of the bus.On back: Mr West 1940'swest's motor service, bus service cowes phillip island, transport cowes phillip island, phillip island, z cox

One of 6 photographs donated by M Batty.Black & White photograph of Cape Woolamai cliffs and coastline.cape woolamai coastline, cape woolamai shoreline, phillip island shoreline, phillip island coastline, phillip island, m batty

One of 8 photographs donated by Joseph WhiteBlack & White photograph of cliffs with people on the top. Location unidentified."Cowes Jan 1938"phillip island coastline, rugged cliffs phillip island, phillip island, joseph white

One of 16 photographs and postcards donated by Mary Karney.Coloured photograph of a beach scene at McHaffie's Reef with gentleman in the foreground."Scene McCaffey's Reef, Cowes"phillip island shoreline, beach phillip island, mchaffies reef phillip island, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White photograph of roadway to the Bridge from Newhaven side.Sign across the road before the bridge: Load limit 6 tons gross - Speed limit 20 MPHsuspension bridge san remo/phillip island, phillip island suspension bridge, bridges, phillip island, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White copy of a postcard. Lover's Walk, Cowes. Track with fencing along both sides."Lovers' Walk Cowes 12"lover's walk cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, lovers' walk cowes, phillip island, mary karney

One of a collection of photographs donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White copy of photograph showing the Cowes Pier with railway line, people, Jetty Shed and Isle of Wight in the background.cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty phillip island, jetty shed cowes pier, cowes forechore phillip island, mary karney

One of a collection of photographs donated by Mary Karney.Colour photograph looking towards Cowes from the end of the Cowes Pier. Gentleman standing on the pier, railway track and Jetty Shed. Isle of Wight Hotel in the background.cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty phillip island, jetty shed cowes phillip island, mary karney

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article re councillors voting against Phillip Island's dairy farmers coming under the Milk Board.phillip island, phillip island dairy farmers, milk board, cr. hobbs

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about the Shire of Phillip Island's councillors rejecting a notice of motion for the extension of the brick area in Cowes.phillip island, phillip island shire council, brick area for cowes

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about the President of Back to Phillip Island, W. G. Papworth, praising the efforts of members of the committee.phillip island, back to phillip island celebrations, w g papworth