Collection of newspaper clippings in scrap book dated 1960 - 1973. Taken probably from Sentinel Times of Wonthaggi.Newspaper article with photo of Albert Robertson and model shell house. Text explains his building up of a tourist attraction by cementing shells onto 18" fibro plaster sheets to make pictures of people and objects."Albert's House is more than a shell"local history, newspapers, shell house on summerland peninsula, phillip island, jean jamieson

Supposed to have been built by J. D. McHaffie on his property at Ventnor and removed to Innishowen by Mr Harbison when he bought the property at Ventnor from J. D. McHaffie. In 1977 this shed was not on the property.Coloured photograph of wooden Shearing Shed. Roof of wooden shingles. Three children in foreground. The two girls are Graeme Gliddon's children. Boy unknown.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, innishowen, ventnor, phillip island

The big Hayshed was built by J. D. McHaffie on his property at Ventnor. He used timber washed up by the sea and roofing iron from the dome of the Exhibition Building in London. After purchasing the historic McHaffie homestead, Mr Harbison removed most of the buildings to Innishowen. It was still standing in 1977."Innishowen". Coloured photograph of large galvanised iron haystack, rusted with age. Part of timber frame visible at right hand side. Training Jinker shown against the side of shed.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, innishowen, ventnor, phillip island

As "Innishowen" was demolished in 1976 this photograph must have been taken around this time. The owner was G Gliddon whose family bought it in 1911.Coloured photograph of rubble from demolition of "Innishowen" house in 1976. Wood and concrete visible.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, innishowen, ventnor, phillip island

The Training Jinker was used by Messrs. Cleeland and Harbison during the last century. Harbison, a bachelor, built "Innishowen" which means Island Home.Coloured photograph of Training Jinker standing beside large Hayshed at "Innishowen" Ventnor.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, innishowen, ventnor, phillip island

The hayshed at "Innishowen" was built by J. D. McHaffie on his property at Ventnor and moved to "Innishowen" by Mr. Harbison when he bought the McHaffie property.Coloured photograph of interior of hayshed showing many bales of hay and construction of roof.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, innishowen, ventnor, phillip island

The house was built by William Richardson, father of Charlie Richardson. Situated on Beach Road, opposite the Rhyll Jetty. Probably built in the 1870s.Coloured photograph showing home of Charlie Richardson, Rhyll.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, housing, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, charlie richardson

"Heath Hill" was built by the McIlwraith brothers in 1872. They were one of the early settlers on the Island.Coloured photograph showing "Heath Hill" which was the house of the McIlwraith family on the Rhyll-Newhaven Road.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, housing, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, mcilwraith homestead

Chicory Kiln alongside the house of Mr T Woods in Settlement Road, East Cowes, was built in approx. 1870. It had 18" thick mud brick walls at the core.Photograph of Chicory Kiln on Settlement Road, East Cowes, on land owned by Mr. T. Woods.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, housing, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, t woods

View of 18" thick mud brick walls in Chicory Kiln. This was built by Mr T Woods approx. 1870, Settlement Road, East Cowes. Two chicory sowers shown in photograph. Man in photograph is probably Mr T Woods.Photograph of the 18" thick mud brick walls at the core of the old Chicory Kiln on Mr T Woods house, Settlement Road, East Cowes.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, housing, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, t woods

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

The house situated on CAI - 2 Rhyll was called Mot Pena. Probably built by William Richardson c1900 for John Squire (Jack) Underdown. This house is still standing and was recently carefully restored. Once owned by Naturalist Graham Pizzey.Coloured photograph of Strawberry Farm house situated on Reid Road overlooking the Rhyll Inlet.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, strawberry farm, underdown

W Reid, a cousin of O Underdown and descendant of Captain David Reid, lived here in Reid Road, Rhyll.Coloured photograph of family home of late W Reid, Reid Road, Rhylllocal history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, w reid

A typical Island home of the period - hipped roof, two chimney stacks, verandah and iron lace valence. Captain & Mrs Jansson were married here on her 18th birthday.Coloured photograph of home of Captain J Jansson in Loch Road, Rhyll, built in 1892 by McLardy and Kiernan.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, capt j a jansson

The summer home of the McFee family from about 1883. It was the Rhyll Post Office for many years.Coloured photograph of "The Pines" Rhyll. Originally called "Rimutara", built by Wm. Richardson for Cr. W T McFee.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, mcfee summer home

Timber house with verandah and metal valence, built probably in the early 1900s.Coloured photograph of the home of Capt. Leonard McFee of the 'Genista', in Beach Road, Rhyll.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, l mcfee homestead

Timber house with verandah built probably early 1900s.Coloured photograph of the home of Percy McFee, Newhaven-Rhyll Road.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, p mcfee homestead

"Charmandene" Guest House in Osborne Avenue. Now a private residence.Coloured photograph of "Charmandene" Guest House in Osborne Avenue. Now a private residence.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island

Redcliffe House was a Guest House in 1924 and in 1937 opened its doors to under-privileged children. In 1950 Redcliffe House was divided into flats. It has a charming verandah and wooden valence.Coloured photograph of Redcliffe Guest House at Newhaven.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, redcliff guesthouse

Stradbroke House was once run by W Smith - now (1979) owned by C CarterColoured photograph of Stradbroke House.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, housing, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, stradbroke house

"Widgee" was once run by Mrs Emily Spavin (nee McFee), Findlay Street, Cowes.Coloured photograph of "Widgee"local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, widgee guesthouse, emily spavin

Built in the 1880s, the hall was leased by the Education Department for use as a school. 35 children were in attendance.Coloured photograph of the Rhyll Mechanics Halllocal history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, rhyll mechanics hall

Mr S J McFee built this wattle and daub outhouse himself - c 1918Coloured photograph of Mr S J McFee at the door of his outhouse.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, s j mcfee

The Cairn commemorates the visits of Bass (1799), Grant (1801), Murray (1801) and the French expeditions of 1802 and 1826.Photograph of historic Cairn on Rhyll foreshore.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, rhyll cairn

This commemorates the site of Fort DumaresqPhotograph of Pine tree which marks the spot where Capt. Wright established a fort in 1826.local history, photographs, historical, memorial (pine tree), coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, fort dumaresq

Photograph of two chimneys of George Dorward's home on the hill of Newhaven-Rhyll Road. A very tall standing Palm tree, two bushes part of a fence and in background glimpse of Westernport Bay.Remains of the home of George Dorward on the hill on Newhaven-Rhyll Road.local history, photographs, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, george dorward

Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870. The Anderson family lived there for many years. Purchased by Mr & Mrs Lunn in 1971. A single fronted weatherboard white painted with blue roof. A large two story building behind. Mr & Mrs Baker bought Glen Isla early 2000s and run as an Accommodation property.Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, glen isla homestead

Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870. The Anderson family lived there for many years. Mr & Mrs Lunn bought Glen Isla in 1971. A single fronted white weatherboard cottage, large 2 story building behind seemingly attached. Sprawling tree across right front of photograph behind a rock fence with brick pillars - a wide yellow gravel drive. Bought by Mr & Mrs Baker early 2000s and run as an accommodation property.Glen Isla built by Bob Anderson about 1870local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, glen isla homestead