Group photo of the crew of S.S.Genista 1919 - shown in Fishing gear.Crew of S.S.Genista, 1919. Left to Right: Capt. Kerr, H.Kirkland, G.Kendall, McNeil, J.Jansson.local history, photographs, shipping, maritime technology, phillip island shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, western port, ferry - genista, captain kerr, h. kirkland, g. kendall, mcneil, j. jansson

S.S. Genista - built in 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry from 1889 to early 1930'sS.S. Genista calling at Rhyll - c.1900 Low tide, sand and mud in foreground.S.S. Genista calling at Rhylllocal history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, boats, phillip island shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, western port, ferry - genista

Boiler of S.S. Genister being hauled from Channel near Rhyll Jetty 1966S.S.Genista's ship's Boiler with line attached floating - Jetty in background. 1966local history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, ferries, phillip island shipping, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay, ferry - genista

Boiler of S.S. Genista being hauled from channel near rhyll Jetty 1966.Boiler of the S.S.Genista, line attached being landed.local history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, ferries, phillip island shipping, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay, ferry - genista

From Jessie smith's collection. Foreshore at Cowes pier showing ship arriving.Black & White Photograph. Ship approaching Cowes pier from right. Heavy planting of tall and scrub trees on Cowes foreshorelocal history, photographs, cowes foreshore - cowes pier - phillip island, black & white photograph, transport movement, shipping, cowes, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

From Jessie Smith's collection.View of Sail boat at left of very crowded pier at Cowes with back view of three young people at left foreground. local history, photographs, foreshore & pier cowes phillip island, black & white photograph, foreshore cowes phillip island, recreation on foreshore facilities, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

Part of a collection from Mrs Jessie Smith showing original Isle of Wight Hotel.Isle of Wight Hotel showing white column gate posts. Five people standing with one holding a child, two sitting on the grass and little dog all near a Cypress tree.Isle of Wight Hotellocal history, photographs, isle of wight hotel - cowes phillip island, black & white photograph, esplanade cowes, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

Part of a collection from Mrs Jessie Smith. The Isle of Wight Hotel is the most prominent hotel on the Cowes foreshore near right corner of Thompson Avenue, looking north. Burnt down again and now a vacant block of land (as at 2017)Side view of Isle of Wight Hotel with roof in flames. Girl in check dress and hands on hips with dog, middle foreground. Fire 1926.local history, photographs, isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, sepia photograph, fire, the esplanade cowes, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

Part of a collection from Mrs Jessie Smith. The Isle of Wight Hotel burnt down 1926. Some say it was deliberately lit.Isle of Wight Hotel fire in 1926. Clouds of smoke over barely visible building at right, tree at left.local history, photographs, burning building, cowes, phillip island, sepia photograph, the esplanade cowes, hostelries, building fire, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of a collection of photographs donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White copy of a postcard showing two people looking for Mutton Bird Eggs at Cape Woolamai."Seeking for Mutton Birds' Eggs. Cape Woolamai Phillip Island."mutton bird eggs, gathering mutton bird eggs cape woolamai, cape woolamai, mutton bird rookery cape woolamai, wildlife - mutton birds, mary karney

One of two photographs donated by O. UnderdownBlack & white photograph of house and garden originally named "Motpena" - later named "Strawberry Gardens" in 1920's. House owned by O. Underdown.Handwritten on back of photograph "Strawberry Gardens, Rhyll, Phillip Island"strawberry gardens rhyll, o underdown

Four photograph enlargements from John Jansson's collection. Farm work on three properties: Underdown's farm, Rhyll; Harbison's - wool being carted for shipment to Melbourne by Ketch from Cowes Jetty; McIlwraith's farm harvesting hay at their property called "Heath Hill" at Rhyll.Four enlargements of original photographs and postcards mounted on cardboard for display purposes. 292-01 Norm Smith with a four horse team preparing ground for Chicory. 292-02. Wool Team on road to Cowes 292-03. Horse and dray loaded with stacks of hay - workers in background at McIlwraith's farm "Heath Hill", Rhyll 292-04. Horse and dray with family including ladies and children.292-02. Many Happy Returns. Good Luck. Phillip island - Wool Team on road to Cowes. 292-03. Harvest time on Phillip Island. Victoria underdown, harbison, mcilwraith, heath hill, chicory farming, wool carting, john jansson

Photograph donated by Jean HarveyBlack & White photograph of the old Suspension Bridge from San Remo to Newhaven, Phillip Islandsuspension bridge phillip island, san remo newhaven bridge, bridges, jean harvey

Article in Sun News PictorialArticle about V.C.P. Government and Transport Board Act and bridge between Phillip Island and The Mainland.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show candid pictures taken by previous residents of the Island.Black and white photograph taken on Churchill Island across the inlet showing Phillip Island in the distanceCatalogue number written on reverse in pencil Written in pencil on reverse in multiple hands 'Looking over Churchill towards Road c. 1930 - 8' '69' '946'churchill island, phillip island

Article from a collection of newspaper cuttings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about the proposed re-appointment of the Wonthaggi Sentinel as the official paper for the Shire of Phillip Island opposed because of lack of attendance at council meetings. phillip island, shire of phillip island, wonthaggi sentinel

One of 11 photographs left in the museum for the Society by an anonymous donor.Black & White postcard of the Cowes beach with the Cowes Jetty in the background. Shed on the end of the pier and the Cowes Jetty Shed at the beginning of the Jetty. People at the water's edge with two boats in the water.The Rose Series P 10073. The Beach, Cowes, Phillip Island, Vic.cowes beach phillip island, cowes jetty, cowes jetty shed, phillip island beaches

Article from a collection of newspaper cuttings from October 1968 to July 1971Article from a Penguin lover, criticising the Phillip Island Penguin Reserve Committee for its management of the reserve.phillip island, penguins, penguin reserve, mr r b osborn, mr bert west, cr t hobbs

Tourist postcardSmall black & white photo of the Cowes Pier, two small yachts and views of main beach, jetty shed, band rotunda and Isle of Wight Hotel.View from the pier, Cowes, Phillip Islandcowes pier phillip island, isle of wight hotel, cowes jetty, cowes jetty shed, band rotunda, cowes

Collection of newspaper clippers in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973Newspaper article concerning the return of Jack Barclay (mother's name Grayden)of Hastings for Phillip Island's centenary 1968. Photograph of Barclay with Shire President and a Councillor."Veteran Returns"local history, newspapers, jack barclay's return for phillip island's centenary 1968, jack barclay, jean jamieson

One of a collection of 6 postcards donated by T. H. Hill Climbing Pyramid Rock is now banned. Sepia postcard of Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island with two men on the top. Rather dangerous I would think!! "The Rose Series, P. 663" "The Pyramid, Cowes, Phillip is., Victoria"pyramid rock, cliffs and shoreline pyramid rock, coastline - rock formation - pyramid rock, phillip island rock formation

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

Newspaper articleArticle stating Country Roads Board had begun to prepare plans for the San Remo Phillip Island Bridge.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan premier of victoria, country roads board

Letter to newspaperLetter to The Argus newspaper expressing thanks to the Dunstan Government for building a bridge between San Remo and Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan, j edhouse

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about Kevin Shaw and his building success on Phillip Island and future plans for many projects on the island.phillip island, kevin shaw, builder