Photograph of a group taken in 1917. Donated by Jessie Smith and given to the Society by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph. People cordoned off behind rope. A public gathering with some men in uniform and a central figure of a man reading from papers in his hand.phillip island, public gathering, jessie smith, stan mcfee

One of two photographs donated by Ossie Underdown. 1/12/1838 - his Great Grandfather Emanuel Underdown was an early settler in South Australia.Black & White photograph of two men standing either side of a horse at the Strawberry Gardens front gate. Trees in background. Sign under the "Strawberry Gardens" sign is "Liverpool, London & Globe". Ossie Underdown on right of photograph. Gate visible sign - "Strawberry Gardens"ossie underdown, strawberry gardens rhyll, phillip island

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection - Donated by Stan McFeeBlack & White photograph of a crowd of people on the Cowes Jetty watching the yachts sailing off. Three people watching from the beach at the water's edge.On back: "Yacht Races etc at Cowes"cowes beach, phillip island, yacht racing, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

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

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeBlack & White photograph of Men, Women and Children in front of Cowes School. Lord Stradbroke & sons ringing the bell for the first time.On back: "Lord Stradbroke & sons ringing bell at Cowes School for first time." (signed) J.S.cowes school, phillip island, lord stradbroke, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Black & White Photograph or house behind fence and tree to left of photo. Original old posts in foreground with bushes. Track down the middle. On Back: "original posts at Rhyll P.Is."rhyll phillip island, old homestead rhyll, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph of Lord & Lady Stradbroke and family standing on the Cowes pier with a group of peopleOn Back: "Lord & Lady Stradbroke & family Cowes pier" signed J H Smithlord & lady stradbroke, cowes jetty, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Sepia photograph of Lord & Lady Stradbroke & family standing on Cowes pier with a group of people. Duplicate photo of Cat. No. 128-11On Back: "Lord & Lady Stradbroke Cowes Pier". Signed JHS.cowes jetty, phillip island, lord & lady stradbroke, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph of Lady Stradbroke with small group of people.On Back: "Lady Stradbroke Phillip Is" "Mrs McFee"lady stradbroke, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeSepia photograph of Captain James Clarke standing on board "SS Alvina". sign to right of ship advertises "Refreshments and Cigarettes may be obtained on lower deck"On Back: "Cpt. James Clarke, Cowes"cpt james clarke, ss alvina, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph of Stone Memorial Cairn with history of the first explorers who landed at Rhyll. Inscription on Cairn reads: To commemorate the discovery of this Port by Surgeon George Bass 4 Jan 1798 and the visits paid by Lieut.James Grant March 1801 Lieut John Murray Dec 1801 The French under Capt. Baudin April 1802 and Capt. D'Urville Nov 1826 also the establishment of a temporary British Settlement (Fort Domanesq) Dec 1826On Back: "Rhyll P.Is"memorial cairn rhyll, explorers phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeBlack & White photograph of Lord Stradbroke and William McFee on or at the Ferry. Probably at the Cowes Pier.On Back: Ld Stradbroke & W McPhee & ferry. (McFee spelt with a "Ph" on the photo)lord stradbroke, william mcfee, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee, phillip island

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph of a Koala sitting on a fence with a crowd of people waring hats looking at it. Somewhere in Cowes.On Back: "Cowes"koala, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Sepia photograph of Lord & Lady Stradbroke on Cowes Pier with a crowd of people behind them. On Back: "Lord & Lady Stradbroke - Cowes Jettylord & lady stradbroke, cowes pier, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeBlack & White photograph of the Cowes Post Ofice Building with two storey brick shop building on the left overshadowed by the branch of a Pine tree.On Back: "New P.O. Cowes"phillip island, cowes, cowes post office, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Black & White Photograph of a group of people watching "Alvina" leave Cowes. Women are wearing hats. People to left in photo have their hands raised waving.On Back: "Alvina off to Stony Pt"phillip island, cowes, alvina ferry, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Photograph of the "Artisan" Sailing Ship run aground and leaning. A man's figure in the water to the left of the ship and figures of eight to ten people on rocks to the right of the ship.On Back: "Artisan""artisan" sailing ship, ship wrecks, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph The Nobbies with sea crashing on to the rocks. A figure of a man standing on rocks to the right of the photograph.On Back: "Nobbies - Seal Rocks in distance.the nobbies, phillip island, seal rocks, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of a collection from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeLetter addressed to Mrs J. H. Smith from Mary Mac (Lardy) dated 21st July 1959. Stating "This is one of the first letters to be posted in the new Cowes Post Office" etc. Envelope to Mrs J. H. SmithOn back: Mrs M McLardy and self posted a letter addressed to each other - the first letters stamped at new Post Office. Signed JHS.cowes post office, phillip island, mrs j h smith, mrs m mclardy, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

Donated by B C GraydenBlack & White photograph of Margaret Grayden sitting outside the door of house with Charles Grayden standing. Old wooden table with goods on top is next to Margaret and table with tin on top behind Charles.Letter on back - see photograph above.charles & margaret grayden, phillip island

Donated by B. C. GraydenPhotograph of 6 to 7 cars parked at The Nobbies. Two figures of a man and woman in background.On Back: Cars at The Nobbies early thirties.the nobbies, phillip island, b c grayden

Donated by Bernard GraydenSepia Postcard of the wreck of the "Speke" on rocks in foreground and headlands in background.The Rose Series P. 3442. Kitty Miller's Bay, Cowes, Phillip Is., Vic.kitty miller bay phillip island, the speke

Donated by Jean BainBlack & White photograph of Warley Hospital with verandah & steps down to garden path. Small shrubs line the path & verandah. Palm to left of photo and roof of house in background at right. two men and a nurse standing in garden near stairs.On Back: "Warley Hospital Cowes"warley hospital cowes, phillip island

Donated by Jean BainSepia Postcard of Broadwater - house. Figure of a woman standing on verandah with steps to lawn. A tree at each side of the house.The Rose Series P 3399 "Broadwater", Cowes, Phillip Is. Vic.broadwater cowes, phillip island, jean bain

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White Photograph of Lord Stradbroke on right talking to Mr W McFee with crowd of people in background. A light and flag in background. The occassion was for the unveiling of The Monument at Rhyll 20/2/1923.On Back: Lord Stradbroke and Mr McFee.lord stradbroke, mr w mcfee, rhyll phillip island, unveiling of monument, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White photograph of a deformed lamb. It has five legs and six feet. Standing in front of shed.On Back: "Baby five legs, 6 feet".lamb, phillip island, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White photograph of flock of sheep drinking from flood water - unknown area.On back: "Drink Time"flock of sheep, phillip island, jessie smith

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White photograph of "painted" pony held in rope halter in horse training ring somewhere in San Remo. Trees, farmland and buildings in background. horse, jessie smith, phillip island

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Photograph of group of children with woman in background. Willow trees and foliage in background. A part of the Small family of Shetland Heights Homestead. Jessie & Marian wearing bonnets. Zilphe in background holding either Jessie or Marian.picnic group, phillip island, jessie smith, group of children, small family, zilphe small, jessie small, marian small

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Photograph of approx. 32 San Remo State School children and two teachers all wearing hats. Posed in fern tree setting at Fern Gully Kilcunda. Possibly at a picnic.On back: "Donald Hall, Elsie Hall, Jessie Hall, May Coels, Grayden"kilcunda, phillip island, jessie smith, san remo state school children