61 p., illus. with 30 pen drawingsnon-fictionDrawings of old and new buildings around Australia.historic buildings, drawings, victoria history, new south wales history, australian capital territory

43 p., illus., map.non-fictionPhotos and text from a self-guided walk around Lilydale.historic buildings, pioneer walks, lilydale (vic.)

282 p., illus., maps.non-fictionA history of Ringwood (Vic.) revised for the Australian Bicentenary in 1988.historic buildings, ringwood (vic.)

Descriptions and photographs of seven early building of historical interest in Greensborough, nominated for the Banyule Heritage Study 2020 by Norm Colvin and Anne Paul on behalf of the Greensborough Historical Society. Buildings include: Stubley building, Genista house, Diamond Valley Community Hospital, Lobb's Cottage, Old Baptist church, railway electrical buildings, swimming pool in Plenty River at Greensborough.8 p., text and colour photographs.historic buildings, banyule heritage study 2020, greensborough

Domestic recording of free- to-air TV news bulletin about the Mission to Seafarers from ABC News showed in October 2001. As mentioned in the Ship to Shore 2002, the broadcast brought Ron Reid, great garndson of Hugh Reid to visit the Mission.This type of program brings the attention of the public to the Mission.Black plastic domestic VHS tape in printed-card slip cover, with white sticky label affixed to spine on tape, blue ink handwritten note describing contents. Handwritten tape label: M.T.S 717 FLINDERS STREET / ABC NEWS EXTRACTtelevision news, reporting, flinders street, melbourne, historic buildings, abc news, mission to seafarers, media copy

Photograph of two chimneys of George Dorward's home on the hill of Newhaven-Rhyll Road. A very tall standing Palm tree, two bushes part of a fence and in background glimpse of Westernport Bay.Remains of the home of George Dorward on the hill on Newhaven-Rhyll Road.local history, photographs, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, george dorward

Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870. The Anderson family lived there for many years. Purchased by Mr & Mrs Lunn in 1971. A single fronted weatherboard white painted with blue roof. A large two story building behind. Mr & Mrs Baker bought Glen Isla early 2000s and run as an Accommodation property.Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, glen isla homestead

Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870. The Anderson family lived there for many years. Mr & Mrs Lunn bought Glen Isla in 1971. A single fronted white weatherboard cottage, large 2 story building behind seemingly attached. Sprawling tree across right front of photograph behind a rock fence with brick pillars - a wide yellow gravel drive. Bought by Mr & Mrs Baker early 2000s and run as an accommodation property.Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, glen isla homestead

"Tallawalla" once named "Everton". Built by Joseph Richardson about 1870 and lived in by several generations of the Richardsons for many years. Bought by Mr & Mrs Ed Rayner. Ranch style white painted home with blue roof. Set to back of property - garden - drive and two tall trees in the foreground. A large tree on left side of home."Talawalla" once named "Everton". Built by Joseph Richardson - 1870.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, talawalla homestead

Originally The Warley Hospital built by Robert Walpole in 1908 and moved to its present site in Genista Street, when the present hospital building was erected c 1967. Now owned by Mr Reith. In 1923 Mr & Mrs W E Thompson purchased the property of the late Robert Walpole and presented it to the people of Phillip Island for a hospital.Early house built by Robert Walpole. White timber with pale blue roof. Lace work on verandah. Two bay windows. White picket fence.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, warley hospital

Findlay Art Gallery. The house was brought from French Island where it was the home of the De La Haye family.White timber house single storey. Findlay Art Gallery.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, findlay art gallery

Rhylstone Park in Thompson Avenue, Cowes, was the home of Mr Vaughan. Later run as a clock museum then a B & B until approx 2007.A brick house built by Mr Joseph Vaughan about 1890. It was named Rhylstone Park. single storey - bull nose verandah.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island

The home of the Figuerola sisters. They were three artistic single ladies. In 1955 Carmen Figuerola published the little book "Family on Phillip Island" - a lovely story of the bland family. Today the house does not exist.Single storey old weatherboard house in Steele Street, Cowes. A lot of green shrubbery and trees.local history, photographs, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island

January 1869 at the first land sale in Cowes, John West bought Lot 1 for £45 . In the 1870's he built the first Chicory Kiln on Phillip Island. With his brother, Solomon, he started the General Store next to the Chicory Kiln in Thompson Avenue. Over the years the original building was extended and altered.Photograph of remains of West's store, Cowes. Timber building with corrugated roofing. Old iron water tank in front of building.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, sepia photograph, john cook, phillip island, west's general store

The house was built with bricks made by Robert Anderson, a Scottish engineer who had a Hoffman Brick Kiln on the corner of McHaffie Drive and Church Street, Cowes.Brick house in Walpole Street, Cowes made of local Anderson bricks.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island

This was Arnie Brown's house in the main street of Cowes. Arnie lived at Hastings, but came to live on Phillip Island in 1908. One of the best known boatman - he provided fishing trips for visitors. He died in the autumn of 1952 from an accident when tying up at Cowes Jetty. He had numerous fishing boats.Old house in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Red iron roof, red tank on stand on left hand side of picture. Verandah around front of house. Note double wire gates.local history, photographs, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, arnie brown

Shire Hall in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Built early 1930's. Demolished 1984/1985. The Shire Hall was also used as a Picture Theatre and Ballroom catering for 200 persons. On the right hand side was the Library which later was moved downstairs. The Council Chambers were on the third floor.Shire Hall in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Box like building with windows overlooking the street. Note entrance at the middle of the building - also the Notice Board on the right advertising the forth coming films. The building was on three levels. Note Balcony above front door in the middle of the building.local history, photographs, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, cowes shire hall

Built as a home for Mrs Jessie Smith - it was later used as a billiard room and finally as the Penguin Cafe. Mrs Smith was a member of the 'Small' Family of San Remo. She was the only Estate Agent in Cowes until 1954. Mrs Smith was in her late nineties when she died in 1977.The Penguin Cafe was built as a home for Mrs Jessie Smith. It was situated in Thompson Avenue on the east side near Chapel Street and the Phillip Island Bakery.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, penguin cafe, cowes

The site on the corner of Thompson Avenue and Church Street, Cowes was reserved on the 12th April 1869 and the church was erected by the end of the year. Financed by the Island Church of England people. Dean McCartney preached the first sermon and performed the dedication service on 30th January 1870. Prior to this time services were held at the McHaffie homestead, Ventnor. Mrs S D (Georgianna) McHaffie, wife of the first European settlers, wrote in her diary "30th January 1870. Drove to Cowes, opened the Church, fine day". the large Bible presented by her is on loan and displayed in the Museum of the Phillip Island & District Historical Society.The timber Anglican Church of St Philips was built by Alex McLardy Sen. in 1869. It is still situated in Thompson Avenue on the corner of Church Street. The Vestry was added by Mr Alex McLardy in 1903 at the cost of 21 pounds. In 1912 a Sanctuary was added to the church and a Memorial Stained Glass Window donated by Miss Rose in memory of her father and two brothers was installed.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, anglican church

The land in Chapel Street was granted by the Presbyterian Church in 1869. A church was finally built by Alex McLardy at a cost of £127 and was dedicated in august 1895. The first Presbyterian Church services held on Phillip Island in 1889 were conducted under a tree in the open air. May 1890 Dr. Alexander Robb was appointed the first Minister and continued until his death 11 years later. 1929 an annex was built providing more accommodation. 1968 the joint Presbyterian and Methodist congregation was formed. In 1975 a new building was dedicated.St John's Uniting Church, Chapel Street, Cowes. Large wooden structure combining Church and Hall. In 1971 the building committee commissioned an architect who designed the building with an unusual roof structure which reflected the concept of a keel of a ship - appropriate for the setting of a building by the sea. The bell is from the wrecked ship "The Speke".local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, st john's church cowes, uniting church cowes phillip island

Cowes Post Office built in 1909 with handmade bricks which were first used in the building of first Chicory Kiln in Cowes on Phillip Island in 1870 by the West brothers, Solomon and John. It is now a Restaurant and Pizza outlet.Large white building on the west corner of Thompson Avenue and The Esplanade, Coweslocal history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, cowes old post office

When the only link to the mainland was by sea, the Cowes Jetty Shed - built in 1870 - was used to store incoming goods to Phillip Island. The Shed is one of the oldest buildings on Phillip Island and one of the few with the distinctive curved roof. The Shed was restored in 1992. Built by the Ports & Harbors Dept.Photograph of Jetty Shed situated at the entrance to the Cowes pier - note curved roof.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, cowes jetty shed

This book shows early photographs of Melbourne landmarks and compares them with the same site in the 21st century. Some building remain and some sites have been redeveloped.A comparison of sites within Melbourne.144 pages, colour and black and white illustrations. Hard cover.melbourne, historic buildings

This file has 3 items. 1/Photocopy of Caulfield Conservation Study Report by Andrew Ward dated January 1995 of 6-8 Rusden Street, Elsternwick being former Prahran and Malvern Tramways Trust substation. Report includes image, existing registrations, description of substation building and condition. 2/Original photograph (black and white) of tram shelter at corner of Balaclava Road and Orrong Road, Caulfield North, outside Grimwade House (school), description written on back of photo. 3/Original copy of magazine of the Tramway Museum Society of Victoria Ltd. ‘Running Journal’ Vol 7 No. 3 dated June 1970. Article (pages 3-7) entitled ‘Feeding & Filling, The Story of the Prahran & Malvern Tramways Trust’ written by Graeme Breydon. Article written for the 60th anniversary of the trust which opened for business on 30/05/1910 and describes the establishment and development of Tramways between suburbs of Malvern & Prahran including Elsternwick, Caulfield & Glen Huntly. Article includes 4 images plus map and diagram. Included: Photograph 3: Opening ceremony of tramway extension from Balaclava junction to Elsternwick railway station on Glen Huntly Road dated 13/11/1913. Diagram of various tramway routes including Prahran & Malvern Tramways Trust routes.prahran and malvern tramways trust, p+mtt, tram companies, land transport, public transport, substation, tram shelter, powerhouse, parapet, brick, stuccoed, roof lanterns, historic buildings register, national estate register, national trust register, rusden street, balaclava road, orrong road, hawthorn road, dandenong road, glen huntly road, grange road, elsternwick, elsternwick railway station, caulfield, caulfield north, caulfield railway station, point ormond, grimwade house, breydon graeme, tramcar, edwardian, transport, trams, tram depot