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

Sole Agent - Rogan Real Estate.Coloured brochure of The Town Estate subdivision, Cowes. Circa 1968cowes subdivisions, phillip island, rogan real estate cowes phillip island, kate murphy, c. 1960s

Donated by S Serpell of Serpell & Reid families, Sandringham.Small black + white photograph, with some damage to left quadrant and to both corners (right top and bottom). Image of a bakery, muddy road and early wooden fencing. Title noted at base in white handwriting.Chapel Street, Cowes.chapel street, cowes phillip island, phillip island bakery, s serpell

One of a collection of 4 photographs donated by Y. Hancock.Sepia postcard - photo taken near Lovers' Walk, Cowes, Phillip Island."The Rose Series P. 3416" "Near The Lovers' Walk, Cowes, Phillip Is., Vic."lovers walk cowes, phillip island, y hancock

Letter in The Countryman newspaperLetter to The Countryman newspaper urging building of a bridge connecting Phillip Island and The Mainland.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping

Newspaper ArticleArticle on visit of State Premier and Ministers to Phillip island to discuss the preservation of the Koala.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, koalas, wildlife, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan, mr goudie, mr galbraith, mr f w fricke, mr f lewis

Letter to The Sun newspaperLetter to The Sun newspaper giving an account of the history of the Phillip island Shipping, Co.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island shipping, company, black & white newspaper clipping, mr a k t sambell

Newspaper clipping 1968Article on damage to beach at Penguin Reserve Phillip Island by a stormand repair by bulldozer.phillip island, penguin reserve, penguin parade, storm damaged beach

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about the building permits for Phillip Island issued at the rate of 12 a month.phillip island, building permits

One of 17 photographs donated by Olive BlameySepia postcard looking towards the Cowes Pier. Cars and people in the foreground. Jetty shed at the left of the pier and small building to the right. People on the pier with yachts moored and sailing."The pier at Cowes, Phillip island." "Valentine, M 5820." Letter on back from Freda to Jean explaining where they land at Phillip Island and how to get to their place.cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, cowes jetty foreshore, phillip island, olive blamey

THE NOBBIES VIC. PHILLIP ISLAND VIC.phillip island, victoria, nobbies

One of a collection of 15 photographs/postcards donated by Lois MullinsBlack & White postcard of the Cowes Pier looking towards the Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes, Phillip Island. One yacht and two boats moored. People on the beach."Murray Views No 14. The Pier and Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes, Vic."cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty - phillip island, isle of wight hotel - cowes phillip island, cowes hotels phillip island, lois mullins

Article in The Argus newspaper on 18/04/1938Article on a severe storm at Phillip Island which washed out campers, washed fishing boats ashore and wrecked the ferry ramp.local history, documents, newspapers, storms, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, phillip island storm

Newspaper clippings 1968Article reporting a threat by Cr Kevin Shaw to resign from Phillip Island Shire Council because of obstruction to his ideas.phillip island, phillip island shire council, cr kevin shaw

One of 5 postcards donated by G. Haywood, Nth Balwyn.Sepia postcard of The Nobbies and Seal Rocks."The Rose Series P. 665" "The Nobbies and Seal Rocks, Phillip Island, Victoria".the nobbies, the nobbies phillip island, seal rocks phillip island, phillip island coastline, g haywood

Donated by Rick McKechnieIsle of Wight Hotel Cowes, Phillip Island Christmas Dinner Menu - Christmas 1931.isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, christmas dinner menu 1931, rick mckechnie

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Report of a letter by Mrs R Osborne to Phillip Island Shire Council criticising the actions of the Penguin committee and the concrete ramps they had built.phillip island, penguin parade, mrs r osborne, phillip island shire council

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

The beach where the Penguin Parade is now located.Black and white photo of the beach and dunes at Summerlands Beach.Murray Views No. 13. Summerland Beach, The Home of the Penguins, Phillip Island, Vicpenguins, summerland beach, photographs, postcards

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

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

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 a collection of photographs donated by Shirley Peterson.Sepia postcard of the Isle of Wight Hotel Cowes. "Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria" "Real Photo Series M 1261"isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, hotels, cowes phillip island, phillip island, shirley peterson

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

A collection of photographs donated by Meg Davis (nee McHaffie) relating to the Lonely Grave site in Ventnor and the McHaffie family.A collection of 8 coloured photographs relating to Capt. Grossard's Grave Site and the McHaffie family. 272-01. Photograph of Fiona McCarthy and Julie Box planting a Norfolk Pine at the Lonely Grave, Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island 272-02. Photograph of Fiona McCarthy and Meg Davis planting a Norfolk Pine at the Lonely Grave, Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island 272-03. Photograph of the Lonely Grave Memorial Plaque re Capt Grossard's accidental death. 272-04. Photograph of a Memoral Plaque commemorating the first settlement on Phillip Island by the McHaffie family 272-05. Photograph closeup of the above Memoral Plaque. 272-06. Photograph of the Memorial Plaque of the Gravesite of Capt. W. P. Grossard who died 17th December 1868. 272-07. Photograph closeup of the above. 272-08. Photograph of a brown glazed pot supposed to be from the McHaffie homestead site in Ventnor, Phillip Island.capt grossard, the lonely grave at grossard point, mchaffie family, meg davis, julie box, fiona mccarthy