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.Enlarged black and white photograph of a water pump with an irregular white border.Catalogue number inscribed on reverse in pencilchurchill island, water pump, photograph, farming history

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph is believed to show the house of the descendants of Samuel Amess who was a significant owner in the history of the island.Black and White photograph of a house and gardens.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. Written on reverse in pen 'Believed by donor Joyce Hurle to be "Tynefield", Elwood, owned by Margaret Amess'churchill island, photograph, tynefield, elwood, margaret amess

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This photograph is believed to show the house of the descendants of Samuel Amess who was a significant owner in the history of the island.Black and White photograph of a house and gardens.Catalogue number written in pencil on reverse. Written on reverse in pen 'Believed by donor Joyce Hurle to be "Tynefield", Elwood, owned by Margaret Amess'churchill island, photograph, tynefield, elwood, margaret amess

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. Photograph of 'Modern History' display in the Visitor's Centre with written information and photographs mounted on boardCatalogue number on reverse in pencil.churchill island, photograph

Churchill Island Heritage Farm has a long and interesting history. From 1872, Samuel Amess was the primary owner of Churchill Island, having purchased it from the Rogers family. During his time on the Island, he built the main house and developed the surrounding land and gardens significantly as a holiday house away from the pollution of Melbourne. This photocopy of the original visitor's book (whose location is unknown) provides a valuable insight into the visitors who were regularly hosted at Churchill Island by the Amess family.Photocopy of 92 page document of the 1881 - 1902 Churchill Island Visitors' book containing handwritten entries from people who stayed at the Island during the time of Samuel Amess and his son (also named Samuel). Photocopies are housed in a red folder.samuel amess, churchill island, guest book, 19th century, visitors