Retrieved from crashed (during W.W.2) Avro Anson aircraft at Propeller Bay near Lady Julia Percy Island in 13 metres of water. Found adjacent to the remains of the engine and propeller in June 1993 by Peter Ronald. It was possibly used to adjust control cables. The plane went down on the 15th February 1944 Flight Sgt. J.H. MacLellen, Flight Sgt D.l. Baulderstone, LAC N.T. Kruck, LAC B.C. Ladyman were killed. A memorial was erected at the 'Crags' on the 14th of February 2015 . " At 0800 Anson AW878 of 2AOS took off from Mount Gambier to carry out a radius of action navigation exercise to Lady Julia Percy Island (located off the Victorian coast, midway between Portland and Warrnambool) and back to Mount Gambier. By 1230 it was overdue, and that afternoon a search was instituted. No radio messages had been received from the Anson, although it had been seen during the exercise by another aircaraft. At 1430 part of the mainplane was sighted on Lady Julia Percy Island. Subsequently a fishing boat searched in the vicinity of the island and passed through small pieces of wreckage strewn over about 3 miles. A further search uncovered wreckage which identified the plane beyond doubt, including fuel tank bay cover with AW878 penciled on it, and a Mae West which had been signed out by one of the crew. The bodies of the four crew were never located." This information comes from a report at Mt Gambier Airport where the plane was stationed.Two small pieces of metal that bring the reality of war to our shoresArtefact from crashed aircraft at Lady Julia Percy islandlocal history, transport, aviation, aircraft, lady julia percy island, j.h. maclellen, d.l. baulderstone, n.t. kruck, b.c. ladyman

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century to the present. Black and White photograph of a pasture beside the shoreline on Churchill Island with a wooden gate and fence in the foregroundCatalogue number written in pencil on reverse. Handwritten in pen on reverse 'NORTH POINT TAKEN FROM ENTRANCE TO DAIRY HOLDING YARD'churchill island

Wooden stocked anchor was dredged up in April 2004, off Rigby Island, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.Colour photograph showing lakes dredge Sandpiper off Rigby Island, Lakes Entrance, Victoria.dredging, jetties

John Cleeland JP of Newhaven, 1826-1914, a native of County Down, Ireland, came to Victoria in 1840 with his parents and settled at Darebin Creek. After a few years spent there he went to sea in his schooner yacht of 200 tons, the Harriet, visiting the South Sea Islands and the west coast of South America. In 1859 he took the well known Albion Hotel, Bourke-street east, Melbourne, the starting place for all Cobb and Co's lines of up-country coaches, and kept it for 22 years, marrying whilst there Miss Blake, of Mornington. Shortly before leaving the hotel he purchased 7000 acres of land at Phillip Island for breeding purposes, and there bred Wollomai, who won the Melbourne Cup in 1875. In 1881 he retired to his magnificent estate, besides which he has another 1000 acres at Bass and other properties. He also once owned racing stables at Brighton, where he had Barwon (which won the Champion race) and other valuable horses. Mr Cleeland is a member of the Phillip Island Council and is a justice of the peace for the central bailiwick. Taken from Victoria and its Metropolis: past and present, 1888. Donated by Ivy Cleeland, John Cleeland's grand-daughter.Portrait of John Cleeland of Wollomai House, Phillip Island.On front: Paris, 119 Swanston Street, Melbourne On back: John Cleeland of Wollomai House.john cleeland, ivy cleeland

One of a collection of photographs donated by Bernie De La Haye.Photograph of a poster advertising trips by motor car, char-a-banc and drag trips to all parts of Phillip Island. Motor boat trips to all parts of Westernport bay. Full price list. W J Kennon Proprietor.day trips of phillip island and westernport, bernie de la haye

A public meeting discussed proposed bridge between San Remo and Phillip Island.Article in newspaper about public meeting to discuss proposed bridge between San Remo and Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island & san remo, black & white newspaper clipping, bridge phillip island & san remo

Churchill Island has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century. Photograph of the Phillip Island Bus Tours stopped alongside a dirt road taken from behind the buscatalogue number on reverse in pencilchurchill island, photograph

Donated by N. G. Hunt, Baxter, VictoriaBlack & White Postcard taken from Cat Bay looking towards The Nobbies. Man in Jinker with a sheepdog in foreground."The Rose Series, P. 666" "Looking to The Nobbies, Phillip Island, Victoria" On Back: "Cat Bay from Ventnor 1910"the nobbies phillip island, cat bay, phillip island, n g hunt

One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. This photo was part of a pack of postcards sold to the tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph of view eastward from Cleeland Bight of the Phillip Island/San Remo Suspension Bridge. The photo is part of a set."The Suspension Bridge San Remo"suspension bridge san remo/phillip island, phillip island suspension bridge, bridges, shire of phillip island

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decade. This series of photographs show events and people from the Churchill Island precinct and the enormous amount of collaboration and work that went into the development of the heritage area and making it accessible and interactive for visitors of all ages.Muted aerial photograph of Churchill Island. Small portion of plane's wing visible in bottom left corner.Catalogue number in pencil on reverse. Print on reverse bottom: “COWES 03601 NNNBA” Printed over reverse: “THIS PAPER MANUFACTURED BY KODAK” churchill island, aerial photograph

Tourist photographs of Phillip IslandHistoricalSmall black and white photos of scenes of Phillip Island including the jetty, beach, Nobbies and ferries. Enclosed in a beige paper envelope.Beauty spots in Victoria. 12 Real Photographs for your Snapshot Album. Produced in Australia by The Rose Stereograph Co. Price 1/6 1. The Pier, Cowes, 2. Front beach, Cowes, 3. Alvina & Genista at pier, $. Koala in tree, 5. beach near Nobbies, 6. The Nobbies, 7. The Pinnacles, 8. Looking out at Forest caves, 9. Lovers Walk - Cowes, 10. Forest Cave, 11. The road to back beach, 12. The beach & pier, Cowes.the nobbies, ferries, cowes jetty, forrest caves, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, photographs

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the last decadeBlack and white photograph of Churchill Island with a cluster of trees hiding Amess House and Rogers' CottagesCatalogue number written in pencil on reverse. On reverse in pen '1939 Looking back towards house from near north point'churchill island

One of a collection of 15 photographs/postcards donated by Lois MullinBlack & White postcard of Cora Lynn Guest House, Cowes, Phillip Island."V16" "Cora Lynn, Cowes, Phillip Island" On Back: Letter "Had good trip down. Terrific meals. Went to pictures. Bungalow beaut. See you Sunday. Lois. Sent to Mrs D Doyle, Ashburton.guesthouses cowes phillip island, cora lynn guesthouse, cowes guesthouses, lois mullins

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. Photograph of a horse pulling a Churchill Island Furphy cart through a paddock and talking to a man walking alongside.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil Handwritten on pen in reverse 'C.I. Furphy cart in use. C.I. Easter Festival 30/3/2013'churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. Photograph of Visitor's Centre Display showing many photographs of the surrounding Churchill Island arranged on a large boardCatalogue number on reverse in pencil.churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. Photograph of 'Sturdy Survivors' Visitor's Centre Display with informational texts and photographs of Phillip Island's flora and faunaCatalogue number on reverse in pencil.churchill island, photograph

Photograph taken at The Narrows Rookery on Phillip Island. Field Naturalists' Club Excursion to Phillip Island to see Mutton Bird Egging.Mutton Bird Egging on P.I. about 1905mutton bird egging. the narrows phillip island. the narrows rookery. j. gliddon. a.d. hardy. v. mchaffie.

Letter to newspaper complaining about high Ferry charges on punt between San Remo and Phillip Island.Letter to newspaper complaining about high Ferry charges on punt between San Remo and Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, ferry fares, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, bridge phillip island & san remo

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century to the present. Black and white photograph with white border of farm machinery with a stand of trees and the Churchill Island shoreline in the background.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photographic collection dating from the nineteenth century to the present. Black and white photograph with white border of farm machinery with a stand of trees and the Churchill Island shoreline in the background.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencilchurchill island

One of a collection of 11 photographs/postcards donated by Meg Davis & Nancy McHaffie from the estate of Brenda Higgins, grand-daughter of J. D. & Georgianna McHaffie.Black & White Postcard of the Alvina ferry at the Cowes Pier. Crowds of people on the pier and ferry. The postcard was written by Oonah, Brenda's sister, describing her trip down to Phillip Island by train then on the SS Alvina. Oonah was staying at Bayview Guesthouse in Cowes.The Rose Series P 10473. The "Alvina" at the pier, Cowes, Vic.ss alvina, steam ships, ferries, cowes pier, cowes pier phillip island

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 etching depicting the Cowes Jetty and the Isle of Wight Hotel 1880.local history, photography, photographs, jetties, phillip island, isle of wight hotel, john jenner, bryant west, cowes jetty

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 etching depicting the Cowes Jetty, Jetty Shed, Chicory Kiln in Thompson Avenue. Inset illustration of Francis Bauer, first licensee of Isle of Wight Hotel.local history, photography, photographs, cowes foreshore, phillip island, jetties, isle of wight, thompson avenue cowes, chicory kiln, john jenner, bryant west, cowes jetty shed

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 Launch and Punt with two cars aboard and one driving up the Newhaven Beach. San Remo in the background across The Narrows.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, launch towed punt - newhaven, black & white photograph, punt and launch, motorcars, newhaven, john jenner, bryant west

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 IslandPort side Photograph of Vehicular ferry SS "Killara" at speedlocal history, photography, photographs, film maritime technology, ferries, ss "killara", black & white photograph, shipping, ss killara, john jenner, bryant west

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 the Ferry SS "Alvina" - port bow.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, ferries, ss "alvina", black & white photograph, shipping, ss alvina, john jenner, bryant west

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 cars unloading from the Ferry SS "Killara"local history, photography, photographs, film maritime technology, ferries, ss killara - motor vehicles, black & white photograph, shipping, motor vehicles, john jenner, bryant west

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 the Ketch "Wairana" in full sail coming up the bay to Cowes.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, ketch "wairana", black & white photograph, shipping, ketches, wairana, john jenner, bryant west

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 aeroplane on Cowes Beach with Ferry SS "Killara" at the Jetty in the background. Plane delivering the Herald.local history, photography, photographs, aviation, aeroplane "herald" delivery, sepia photograph, aeroplanes, beach, newspaper herald, shipping, jetty, ss killara, john jenner, bryant west