One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee. This is the current Cowes Foreshore Tourist Park 2020Black & White photograph of a Shelter Shed at the Council Camp Beach. A figure of a person standing behind a fence and another person between the two buildings. Trees in the background. Footbridge and garden in the foreground.On back: "Shelter Shed at Council Camp beach - Mr. McKenzie owned it."council camp beach, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee, camping, cowes west

Hariett Stock's cows. Photographs from the collection of Peter Blackbourn, a descendant of the Chapman Stock family. Annotations to photos by Peter Blackbourn.Digital copy of black and white photograph.peter blackbourn, harriett stock

Two newspaper articles as a part of Mary Karney's collection.450-40: Newspaper article about Eric Juckert and the founding of the Island's first art group. May 1964. 450-41: Newspaper article about Cowes resident, Shirley Webster. May 1964.eric juckert, phillip island art group, shirley webster, mary karney, summerland art group

Collection of Newspaper Clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Article about the demolition of the gantry on the Stony Point jetty in June 1967. Cowes gantry was demolished several years earlier. The Killara on one race day on Phillip Island handled 7,000 passengers and vehicles.stony point, the killara ferry, cowes jetty, cowes jetty - ferry ss "killara", phillip island, newspaper clipping, jean jamieson

House built by Henry Jenner, Senior - about 1870 for Mr T Woods. Possibly originally built of mud and sticks.Photograph of the home of Mr T Woods which was in Settlement Road, East Cowes. Taken looking towards the back of the house with garden in foreground. Note twin roof line. Water tank on left of picture.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, t woods home

Ten cows, steers, or bullocks hauling logs to a sawmill (possibly McLaren's sawmill in Belgrave). Bullocky standing behind team with backs to camera. The team is on a manmade track, surrounded by bush but in sunshine. c. 1920s

Pamphlet advertising the Isle of Wight, Hotel-Motel, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria Small, six page pamphlet largely black + white with deep orange title and text banners. Assorted images throughout.the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, advertising pamphlet, hotels, rick mckechnie

Roly Wilson lived in Tawonga milking cows in 1933 before working for the SECV on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme with the diamond drilling crew.Personal history of Roly Wilson who lived and worked on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme during the 1930s.27 pages stapled at the top left corner. Typed on one side only on each page with no photos.tawonga, kiewa hydro electric scheme, state electricity commission of victoria., roly wilson, diamond drilling

Photograph (plus an identical one) taken by Jessie "Girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes.Photograph (2) of scene during fire at Isle of Wight Hotel 23/04/1925. Garden in foreground. Chinmey back left. The rest obscured by smoke.Post Cardphillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith

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

Local stories told by school children and interpreted by artists in the footpath. This one is about a cow that used to come and eat Blanche Shallard's dahliasColour photographblanche shallard, montmorency, were street

Loan of 750 pound from the National Bank to the Shire of Phillip Island. 1941-1952HistoricalSmall soft covered, green coloured bank book containing handwritten entries for debits and credits and balances.533 Shire of Phillip Island Loan in account current with The National Bank of Australasia Limited Cowes Branchshire of phillip island, national bank cowes, banking

One of four photographs/postcards donated by Norah Johnson given to her by tourists over the years. Norah created "The Zoo" in Thompson Avenue, Cowes.Sepia photograph of the opening of the Rhyll Cairn by Lord Stradbroke in 1923. Large crowd of onlookers.rhyll cairn, rhyll memorial phillip island, lord stradbroke, governor general lord stradbroke, norah johnson

One of a collection of photographs taken by Jessie Smith ("girlie") of San Remo, who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island.Sepia photographs or the Isle of Wight Hotel fire showing gateway - 2 pines and railed fence. Two identical photographs. Fire 23/4/1925phillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, phillip island, jessie smith, penguin cafe, cowes

These discs come from the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory at Allansford and promote the butter manufacture. The Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory was established in 1888 and was one of the first co-operative butter factories in Victoria. Cheese making started at the factory in 1892, with the Kraft Food Company leasing the factory in the 1930s and continuing for many years to operate the cheese production area. These discs are of some interest as ones used by a premier factory in the Warrnambool district. Dairying in the Warrnambool district is of major significance.These metal discs, four in number, are in the shape of a shield and have gold, brown and green enamelling on the front. There is an image of a cow with a boomerang shape underneath. The discs would be used for packaging and promotional material and are intended to be glued on to the material. ‘Warrnambool Butter, Allansford’warrnambool cheese and butter factory, allansford

Kraft-Walker Cheese Company commenced in Allansford in 1935 leasing the factory premises from Warrnambool Cheese and Butter Factory Company. Dairy companies entered competitions organised by the Dairy Industry Association and associated organisations and local agricultural societies to encourage improvement in products. Some of these awards are considered prestigious and highly regarded within the industry. The certificates were passed to Cheese World Museum by the factory management.This certificate was held by the factory management until transfer to Cheese World Museum. The certificate provides an insight into the dairy industry during the late 1930s.Product award printed on beige card in pale green with a column design along the sides and brown fine line border. A green rural scene containing brown and white cows is printed along the bottom edge.The Australian Institute of Dairy Factory Managers & Secretaries Incorporated Victorian Division/Certificate of Award 1937/at the Butter & Cheese Competition, Melbourne/ Awarded to Kraft-Walker Cheese Co. Allansford/Class 4/ Second Prize/For Two Cheese-Loaf-not less than six weeks old (93/12)allansford, dairy awards, product awards, warrnambool cheese and butter factory company ltd, kraft-walker cheese co, australian institute of dairy factory managers & secretaries incorporated, cheeses

A wooden shield shaped board incorporating one large central aluminium shield naming the contest, with an Australian crest at the top and including a pictures of a cow at the bottom. Surrounmding the large shield are 12 small aluminium plaques.THE LONDON AUSTRALAIAN DAIRY PRODUCE IMPORTERS' ASSOCIATION EXPORT BUTTER CHAMPIONSHIP CHALLENGE SHIELD WON BY COBDEN DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE PIONEER CHEESE & BUTTER FACTY. CO. LTD. VICTORIA. SEASON 1930-31 AVERAGE GRADE 94 - 11 POINTS

Early attempts to have a water supply connected to Cowes. It includes figures on tourism, valuations of local properties, local primary produce and what water they require.HistoricalFoolscap size carbon copy of typed letter. 7pagesThe Honourable The Minister for Water Supply. Suggested motions to be put to the meeting of ratepayers, 13 May 1936water supply, shire of phillip island, agriculture, isle of wight, anderson property, valuations, charmadene, bonnie doon guest house, population, tourism, primary produce, d h robb, r a grayden, h v johnston, j thornborrow, e r scott

Photographs taken by Jessie "Girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Isle of Wight Hotel was built in 1870.Two photographs of the scene during fire at Isle of Wight Hotel 23/4/1925. Tall chimney and tank in centre. Smoke behind.Post Cardphillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith

Official opening of the Continental Cowes on 8 December 1923 by Sir James Barrett. Architect was Mr W J Jeffrey. Director was Mr A M Lonie.Printed cardboard, double sided document.. Continental Guest House official opening and menu. 8 December 1923Front cover signed N Soumprou. Autographs of those attending. Name of donor on item is incorrect. Donor is Ron Soumprou. This has been corrected in register.continental guest house,, elllen soumprou, phillip island, continental guest house, local history

Photograph of four cows at Willis Vale, home of the Partington family. It was located on the Plenty River at Partington's Flat Greensborough. Land use included farming and orchards. Home of the Partington familyDigital copy of black and white photograph.willis vale, partington

Four of a collection of 33 photographs donated by Leonie Brennan. The collection belonged to Edward (Ted) Sands, hairdresser.Photograph 215-18. People on the Cowes Pier enjoying an event. A sign reads "Cowes - Ferries - Speedboats" and a string of bunting decorates the pier. There are also cars on the pier. Photograph 215-19. Phillip Island - San Remo Suspension Bridge viewed from Newhaven at very low tide. Photograph 215-20. A couple enjoying a picnic in a bush setting. Photograph 215-21. Three people sitting on the stone fence in front of the Isle of Wight Hotel. A large sign shows "ENTRANCE RESIDENTIAL & BAR - MELBOURNE BITTER"isle of wight hotel, isle of wight hotel phillip island, phillip island - suspension bridge, suspension bridge phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, mr edward (ted) sands, leonie brennan

Articles from a collection of newspaper cuttings from October 1968 to July 1971Two articles. 1. The Voters' Roll had several names incorrectly dropped from the roll. 2. The old school at Cowes in Thompson Avenue may be moved to the new school in Settlement Road to provide more classrooms.phillip island, voting roll, shire of phillip island, cowes primary school

August Rietmann 1877-1951 and his wife Frieda 1878-1942 leased the Box Cottage in 1917 and raised 2 children Stefanie 1918-2006, and William 1920– 1997. August was a Monumental Mason / Potter / Sculptor and he was employed at Corbens Ltd Clifton Hill, to make the War Memorials for many towns post WW1. August purchased the property 1935,and established a pressed concrete business using the cottage as a workshop and storeroom After August died in 1951, William, his son, continued to work in the business from the site until the land was sold to Lewis Co. Ltd Timber Merchants in 1970. Rietman's Landscaping Ltd , managed by William's family, moved to Bay Road Highett 1953 and later to Carrum. The original small, pioneer cottage was built in the late 1840s to early1850s, by an unknown pioneer. It was located on part of a 30 Acre allotment that was originally part of Dendy’s Special Survey granted in 1841. The doors and window sashes, (made of red deal joinery timber), as well as the brass locks and fittings, are from the original cottage, and were imported from England. The fire-place bricks are from the original cottage, and are sun-dried, (not kiln fired), and are hand-made. Convict marks can be seen on two bricks. There is a small display of external cladding shingles from the original pioneer cottage. These shingles were hand-split, and most likely made from locally collected timber The nails included in this display were used to fasten the shingles on the original cottage, and are also hand-made. The cottage was occupied by William Box and family from 1865 until 1914 when it was sold to August Rietman . The enamel nameplate, “Colonial”, on the wall of the cottage, was the name chosen for the original pioneer cottage by Mr August Rietman, when he purchased the property in around 1915, for 1200 Pounds approximately. In 1974 Mr Lewis, a timber specialist, found the dilapidated building on property he had recently purchased in Jasper Rd and suggested it be reconstructed and relocated. Moorabbin Council agreed and the cottage was rebuilt just about 250 metres from its original site. The cost of the rebuild was met by 'Victoria's 150th Committee, plus a small grant from the City of Moorabbin, and Mr Laurie Lewis donated much of the timber for the reconstruction. The re-constructed cottage plan has followed faithfully the original dimensions, and plan of the original pioneer cottage, and as many original items from that cottage’s long occupation have been incorporated. The photographs in Album 1 record the progress of the reconstruction from February 1984 to the First Public Open Day November 18th 1984After the death of Elisa Box in 1914 the house was leased to August Rietmann, a potter / sculptor who with his wife Fieda raised their family there 1917 - 1951. Stefanie Rennick nee Rietman lived at the house until she left to study teaching 1937. August's son, William Rietman and family managed Rietman's Landscaping Ltd after moving to Bay Road Highett 1953 and later to Carrum. The Lewis Timber Company Ltd purchased the land with The Cottage c1970. i) A laminated, black and white, photograph of August Rietmann and Family c1918 at Box Cottage, Ormond, Molly the house cow is in foreground ii) Colour photograph of Rietman's Landscaping Ltd. Bay Road Highett c 1990brighton, moorabbin, cottages, pioneers, ormond, colonial, mckinnon, dendy henry, box william, box elizabeth, reitman august, convicts lewis timber co. ltd., deam h, museums, box alonzo, smith a, rietmann august, rietman august, rietmann frieda, rietman frieda, stonnington city town hall, war memorials, world war 1 1914-1918, rietman stefanie, rennick stefanie, francis stefanie, rietman william, rietman ray, mountford paul, malvern city town hall, box cottage museum ormond, joyce park ormond, rietman's landscaping pty ltd, bay road highett, macrobertson pty ltd, coleraine soldier memorial 1921, dendy, rietman agust, convicts, macrobertson, war memorial