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

Donated by Martin Grachan, VentnorBook titled "Phillip Island Bulldogs". Phillip Island Football Netball Club. The first 70 years from 1946 to 2016. 63 pages with soft cover.Book Titlephillip island football netball club, phillip island bulldogs, martin grachan

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

Knitted orange, purple, white, yellow, red and black poppies mounted on two attached canvas panels. Orange - troops, Purple - animals, White - nurses, Yellow - indigenous, Red - previous wars and black - dogsPresented to NVVA by Phillip Island Patchworkers Inc and Friends 2016. In memory of those who lost their lives.poppy, orange, poppies

Folder donated by Joe Prince. Inside folde as writtenr: "Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia" "Situated in Westernport Bay, Phillip Island offers a delightful combination of rugged coastal scenery, quiet restful countryside, and calm sheltered coves. The tourist finds ample interesting features within easy reach of the many Guest Houses and Hotels. The native Koala Bear is seen in numerous parts of the island, and tourist parties are given the opportunity of visiting the haunts of the Penguin and Seal. Excellent beaches provide good swimming and surfing, and the sportsman finds plenty of scope for his activities. The new bridge from San Remo to Newhaven provides an alternative means of communication to that supplied by the Ferry from Stony Point to Cowes." Colour photo folder of Phillip Island. 1. The picturesque rugged coastline at Phillip Island 2. Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes, Phillip Island 3. The Nobbies and Seal Rocks, Phillip Island 4. Summerland Beach, the home of the Fairy Penguins, Phillip Island (now called Little Penguins) 5. Overlooking the Jetty at Cowes, Phillip Island 6. View from the Jetty looking towards Cowes 7. The Australian Koala and young 8. Thompson Avenue, Cowes 9. One of the many fine beaches at Phillip Island 10. Coastal scene from Erehwon Point, Phillip Island 11. Seals on the Seal Rocks, off Phillip Island 12. The Parade of the Fairy Penguins, Phillip Island 13. Fishing craft at San RemoOn front: "Phillip Island"coastline phillip island, wildlife - koala, wildlife - penguins, wildlife - seals, cowes jetty, cowes pier phillip island, isle of wight hotel - cowes phillip island, fishing boats, the nobbies phillip island, seal rocks phillip island, seals on seal rocks phillip island, joe prince, thompson avenue, cowes

Churchill Island has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series consists of candid photographs of everyday life taken by previous residents of the island.Black and White photograph of a suspension bridge linking San Remo and Phillip Island. Taken from a moving boat, with a small part of the boat visible in the bottom left corner.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Handwritten in pen on reverse: '1940. FIRST PHILLIP ISLAND BRIDGE. NOTE ABSENCE OFF ANY ELECTRICITY WIRES ACCROSS THE ENTRANCE. NO ELECTRICITY ON PHILLIP ISLAND UNTIL MUCH LATER.'churchill island, punt

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 early Map of Phillip Island not drawn to scale. Copy from Records Office, London.On back of photo - "If used must bear acknowedgement - reproduced by permission of the Hydrographer of the Navy" "Received 18/3/1955 from London Records Office per Mr mcGrigor-Phillips" Printed on Map "Phillip Island"local history, photography, photographs, maritime documents, maps, exploration, john jenner, bryant west, phillip island map

HistoricalLarge black booklet with brightly coloured cover with tourist photos. Inside is black type with descriptions, maps, advertisements and photos. Guide is smaller with white and red writing and maps. Inside it has red writing on history, climate and information on Phillip Island and small advertisements of attractions.Tourist Directory, Published by Westernport Healesville Regional Tourist Authority Victoria. Printed by Standard Newspapers, Cheltenham. Guide to Phillip Island & surrounds.Phillip Island Information Centre RMB 1305 Newhaven.tourism, tourist brochure, accomodation, restaurants, map of phillip island

Donated by S. Serpell of Serpell & Reid families, SandringhamSepia Photo of Pyramid Rock, Phillip IslandPyramid Rock, Phillip Islandphillip island

A collection of postcards donated by Helen Swaine.Five Postcards of Phillip Island. 337-02 - Black & White postcard of "Cora Lynn" Guest House, Cowes. 337-03 - Coloured postcard of "Bayview" Guest House, Cowes. 337-04 - Black & White postcard of the Phillip Island Suspension Bridge. 337-05 - Black & White postcard of the Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes, Phillip Island. 337-06 - Black & White postcard of the Phillip Island Hotel.337-02 - "Cora Lynn" Cowes, Phillip Island. 337-03 - Bayview Guest House at Cowes (Bulmer Copyright) 337-04 - Murray Views No 5. TheBridge, San Remo, Vic. 337-05 - Murray Views No. 34 "Isle of Wight Hotel" Cowes, Phillip island, Vic. 337-06 - Phillip Island Hotel, Cowes, Phillip island V19.guesthouses cowes phillip island, cora lynn guesthouse, bayview guesthouse cowes, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, phillip island hotel, suspension bridge san remo/phillip island, helen swaine

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 IslandBlack & White Photograph of Phillip Island Hotel. Nine cars parked at front. Inserted newspaper clipping, 'the last drinks were free' due to the Licensing Court refusing to renew the license on the ground of its disrepair.Melbourne Bitter Phillip Island Hotel. Names of Associations. 'In silence we remember R.I.P.' Newspaper clipping.local history, photography, photographs, phillip island hotel, hotels, motor cars, john jenner, bryant west

Describes life on the Island in the 1930s, including farming, schooling , ww2, bridge, picture theatre, guesthouses and shops.Historical5 A4 typed sheets of notes on speech given by Bob Grayden to PIDHS in 1998Growing up on Phillip Islandbob grayden, farming, chicory, motor car racing, cowes state school, hector goodall, first phillip island bridge to san remo, picture theatre, davidson family, shops at cowes phillip island, thompson avenue cowes, the esplanade cowes, guesthouses, roadmaking, john grayden & sons, w f evans quarries ventnor

Four postcards donated by Val Dyke.Four black & white postcards of Phillip Island. 360-01: The Phillip Island Suspension Bridge from San Remo. 360-02: View of the Isle of Wight Hotel side entrance. 360-03: The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 360-04: Koala in the fork of a tree.360-01: Photo Shop Series. Phillip Island Bridge. 360-02: Photo Shop Series. Isle of Wight Hotel. Cowes. 360-03: The Nobbies Phillip Island. Series 43. Copyright. 360-04: Photo Shop Series. Koala Bear. Phillip Island.the nobbies phillip island, wildlife - koala, isle of wight hotel phillip island, hotels, phillip island suspension bridge, suspension bridge, val dyke

Harry Bradley was a local Identity. Born in Yorkshire, England, 8/4/1916. Joined the Australian Army 19/5/1941 living in Cowes Phillip Island Victoria.Historical491-01: Harry Bradley an Australia Army Portrait - WWII 491-02: Harry Bradley & Ted Walton, very close fishing mates 491-03: Original House of Bradleys, opposite Race Track?? Ford Vehicle. Now Beachcomber Estate 491-04: Harry Bradley working on the 1st Phillip Island Bridge 491-05: Harry Bradley's parents - Father - Edwin and Mother who was killed by a bull 491-06: Harry Bradley - Equal 1st Competition at the Lang Lang Gun Club 491-07: Elsford Guest House - Post Card 491-08: Map of Phillip Island - Post Card Also DVD supplied with 491-01 to 06 on it.As Above with Harry's details listed on 491-01harry bradley, ted walton, edwin bradley, lang lang gun club, elsford guest house, phillip island map

A group of 3 photographs donated by Marcia Tanswell. All photographs taken at the Phillip Island & District Historical Society's Christmas Function in the early 1990's held at The Continental Hotel in Cowes.223-05 Colour photograph of Stan Harris, secretary of the Phillip Island & District Historical Society, with another member at Christmas Function at the Continental Hotel. 223-06 Colour photograph of Jean Jamison and Edith Jeffrey at the PI & D Hist. Soc. Christmas Function at the Continental Hotel. 223-07 Colour photograph of Stan Harris, Cath Eddy and ??Thomas at the PI & D Hist. Soc Christmas Fundtion at the Continental Hotel.stan harris, cath eddy, edith jeffrey, jean jamison

Three coloured Postcards from Mary Karney's collection.Three coloured Postcards, Cowes Pier, Rocky Headlands near Cowes and On the Beach at Cowes.450-37: Waiting for the Steamer on the Pier at Cowes, Phillip Island. 450-38: Rocky Headlands near Cowes, Phillip Island. 450:39: On The Beach at Cowes, Phillip Island. cowes pier phillip island, cowes beach, phillip island foreshore, mary karney

Collection of newspaper clippers in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973Newspaper article concerning the history of the Phillip Island Historical Society"Phillip Island's Historical Soc."local history, newspapers, history of phillip island historical society, jean jamieson

Shows the sea transport used before the Suspension Bridge was built. Punt ran between Newhaven and San Remo from 1900 - 1940.Close-up of two cars on punt crossing between San Remo and Newhaven, Phillip Islandlocal history, photographs, phillip island punt, black & white photograph, phillip island mainland connections, jack jenner collections, public constructions

Eleven postcard photographs from Mary Karney's collection.11 Postcards of Phillip Island from the Mary Karney collection.phillip island, san remo, newhaven, cape woolamai, mary karney

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

Part of a collection of photographs and postcards donated by Julie Barnett. Photos taken and purchased on her In-law's honeymoon during November 1946.12 Black & White Postcards various views around Phillip Island including the Penguin Parade, Suspension Bridge, Summerland Beach, Forrest Caves, The Nobbies and The Blowhole and Pyramid Rock.07. "The Penguin Promenade, Phillip Island" No. 9 08. "Photo Shop Series. The Jetty thro' the trees Cowes" 09. "Photo Shop Series. Phillip Island Bridge" 10. "Photo Shop Series. Phillip Island Bridge" 11. "Photo Shop Series. Forrest Caves. Phillip Island 12. "Photo Shop Series. Parade of the Penguins. Phillip Island" 13. "Photo Shop Series. Pyramid Rock. Phillip Island" 14. "Photo Shop Series. The Cascades at The Nobbies. Phillip Island" 15. "Photo Shop Series. Breakers at The Nobbies. Phillip Island" 16. "Photo Shop Series. The Nobbies and Seal Rocks. Phillip Island" 17. "Photo Shop Series. The Blowhole. Phillip Island" 18. "Photo Shop Series. Summerland Surf Beach. Phillip Island"wildlife - penguins, penguins coming ashore, penguins, the nobbies phillip island, the blowhole at the nobbies, the blowhole phillip island, pyramid rock, pyramid rock phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, suspension bridge phillip island, phillip island suspension bridge, forrest caves phillip island, summerland surf beach phillip island, julie barnett

22 of a collection of 70 Black & White photographs taken during the construction of the second Phillip Island Bridge from San Remo to Newhaven by Country Roads Board and Shire of Bass. Contractor John Holland & Co. Pty. Ltd.14 Black & White photographs of the construction of the second Phillip Island Bridge in 1966 - 1969. 351-09: Pile driving on Newhaven abutment. 351-10 & 11: Concrete beams. 351-12: Pile driver. 351-13 & 14: Machinery. 351-15: Dismantled section of cylinder. 351-16 & 17: Coffer dam and pier construction. 351-18: Man up on scaffold. 351-19 & 20: Construction work. 351-21: Two workmen and man leaning on section of handrail exposed to weather. 352-22: View of construction work.Descriptions as above on some. Plus the following Numbering: 351-09: CRB NEG 67-274C. 351-10: CRB NEG 67-542. 351-11: CRB NEG 67-654F. 351-12: CRB NEG 66-605. 351-13: CRB NEG 66-601. 351-14: CRB NEG 68-752B. 351-15: CRB NEG 67-936. 351-16: CRB NEG 67-937A. 351-17: CRB NEG 67-937B. 351-18: CRB NEG 67-1156D. 351-19: CRB NEG 67-1156B. 351-20: CRB NEG 66-1026E. 351-21: CRB NEG 67-940. 351-22: CRB NEG 67-1218Bphillip island bridge construction, 2nd phillip island bridge construction, country roads board, shire of bass, sasha stark

A collection of three photographs donated by Thelma Fithall.Three Black & White photograph/postcards of Cowes, Phillip Island. 282-01. The Main Street, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island. 282-02. Looking down to the Cowes Pier with a large crowd of people and several old vehicles. 282-03. The Esplanade, Cowes showing the Isle of Wight Hotel, several vehicles and people.282-01. Main Street, Cowes. 282-02. Valentine Series No. 2262. The Pier, Cowes. 282-03. Valentine Series No. 3396. The Esplanade, Cowes.cowes foreshore - cowes pier - phillip island, the esplanade cowes, isle of wight hotel - cowes phillip island, main street cowes, phillip island

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of "Charmandene" , Cowes, Phillip Island. Nan Champion in front. On back: "Charmandene", Cowes, Phillip Island. March 1986. Nan Champion in front.guest houses phillip island, charmandene cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

Three photographs from the O'Callaghan Collection436-01A: Parade - Helen Purcell riding side saddle. 436-01B: Parade - the Pony Club 436-01C: Floats in the Paradeback to phillip island 1968, phillip island pony club, back to phillip island parade, helen purcell, o'callaghan, eve davis

Three of a collection of photographs taken by Jessie Smith ("girlie") of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. The Isle of Wight property originally owned by Joseph Richardson and was built in 1870.Three identical photographs - black & white - of the Isle of Wight Hotel fire 23/4/1925. Woman and dog in foreground"Fire from back to front Isle of Wight Cowes 23/4/1925"phillip island, isle of wight hotel fire phillip island, jessie smith, joseph richardson, penguin cafe cowes phillip island

One of a collection of photographs purchased by the Society from Jack Day of Mornington.Black & White postcard of a view between two trees of a Phillip Island beach."Through the trees to the beach. Phillip Island. Valentines Series M4835"phillip island beach, coastal view phillip island, jack day collection