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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Aboriginal string bags : nets and cordage, 1999
xv, 157 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Occasional papers, Anthropology and History ; To The Phillip Island and District Historical Society, With best wishes, Alan West, July 2001fibers, string craft, australia, rope, aboriginal australians, industries -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Aboriginal string bags : nets and cordage, 1999
xv, 157 p. : ill., maps ; 24 cm. Occasional papers, Anthropology and History ; Inscribed 'To Phillip Island & District Historical Society with best wishes from Alan West, January 2000'.fibers, string craft, australia, rope, aboriginal australians, industries -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, POAD, Doug et al, Contact : an Australian history, 1990
... -island-and-the-bass-coast Book Contact : an Australian history ...Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'. Includes index.aboriginal australians, treatment, history, social conditions -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 3/10/1920
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph looking north along Thompson Avenue from Chapel Street. HMAS Australia shown in the distant between Cowes and Sandy Point. Part of Cowes Garage also depicted.local history, photography, photographs, film maritime technology, boats, thompson avenue - hmas australia - cowes garage, black & white photograph, cowes, thompson avenue, shipping, hmas australia, cowes garage, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 3/10/1920
One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandClose Photograph of HMAS Australia in Western Port taken from off the starboard bow.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, shipping, - western port - hmas australia, black & white photograph, hmas australia, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, 1940's
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 Island. Photograph showing The "Alacrity" after being purchased by the American Navy on her way up the Australian Coast in 1941. She was blown up by the Japanese a few weeks later.Photograph of the Ketch "Alacrity" sailing north on service in World War IIlocal history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, the ketch "alacrity", shipping, ketch alacrity, world war ii service, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
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 a Portrait of Dr L. L. Smith seated at table with pen in hand painted by Henry Sadd. Dr Louis Smith was born in London and died in East Melbourne. 15/5/1830 to 8/7/1910. He was a Medical Practioner and Politician. He migrated to Australia as ship's surgeon on the Oriental arriving in Melbourne 11th December 1852.local history, photography, photographs, dr l l smith, black & white photograph, doctors, phillip island, early associates, john jenner, bryant west -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
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 Island D. McLardy was born on Phillip Island in 1909. He was never beaten for the Australian National 110 metres hurdles. An official error prevented him from representing Australia at the Los Angeles Olympics. He won the Victorian championships five years in succession. He was trained by K. G. West, also an Islander.Photograph of Donald McLardy (Victorian Hurdle Champion five years in succession) in action over hurdle.local history, photographs, donald mclardy, black & white photograph, foot racing, hurdling, champion hurdler -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, ROBERTS, Alan, Grass roots history, 1991
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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, EDGECOMBE, Jean, Lord Howe Island, world heritage area, 1987
natural history, lord howe island, description, travel, history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, SCAYSBROOK, Jim, Phillip Island : a history of motor sport since 1928, 2005
... history motorcycle racing drivers australia motorcyclists ...Phillip Island & District Historical Society, Donor, 2.2.11automobile racing, victoria, phillip island, history, motorcycle racing, drivers, australia, motorcyclists -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, GOOCH, Ruth Victoria, Seal Rocks and Victoria's primitive beginnings, 2008
... Society'. aboriginal australians victoria history aboriginal ...Stamped 'Phillip Island & District Historical Society'.aboriginal australians, victoria, history, aboriginal tasmanians, sealing, western port, seal rocks -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, DREWERY, Roberta J, Streets of history : Broken Hill, 198-?
street names, australia, broken hill, new south wales, history -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Dish, wooden, 1900 circa (Approximate)
... . Brought from McCrays Station, Murchison in Western Australia by my ..."Aboriginal bark dish - used to get ashes to rub on new born babies to harden their skin. Brought from McCrays Station, Murchison in Western Australia by my brother Joe, early this century 1904"Wooden dish, scoop shape, no design or colouring, rough rim.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, domestic implement, aboriginal bark dish -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Axe, Stone, 1800 - 1900 (Estimated)
... were reported to be found by Mr. Underdown australian ...Previous Access No. 130. Axes were reported to be found by Mr. UnderdownStone axe, oval in shape, tapered more at one end. The rounded blade of the axe is smooth and honed to a relatively sharp edgeaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone axe -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Axe, Stone, 1800 - 1900 (Estimated)
... to be found by Mr. Underdown. australian aboriginal history aboriginal ...Previous Access No. was possibly 130. Axes were reported to be found by Mr. Underdown.Stone axe, elongated oval in shape, rounded and bulbous at one end while the other widens out to a rounded shaped blade. One side of axe is smooth other side is rough and shows classical flaked marks. Stone black in colour.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone axe -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Boomerang, 1800 - 1900 (Estimated)
... on one side of the boomerang. australian aboriginal history ...Wooden boomerang. Curved 'V' shaped boomerang. Wood has been smoothed to a dull sheen. Ends are tapered and rounded. There appears to be traces of red ochre on one side of the boomerang.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hunting, boomerang -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Aboriginal Grinding Stone, Unknown
... stone. Nardoo Stone of Nanya Tribe. australian aboriginal ...Large concave stone. Nardoo Stone of Nanya Tribe.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone implement, nardoo stone, anvil, aboriginal stone -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Stone Axe, Unknown
... Underdown, possibly with 2 other axes entries 5 & 6. australian ...Found by Ossie Underdown, possibly with 2 other axes entries 5 & 6.Stone Axeaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone tool, stone axe, mrs hardy -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Boomerang, 1800 Approximate
... by aboriginal "Peter" - employed by Mrs McHaffie australian aboriginal ...Used from 1842 by aboriginal "Peter" - employed by Mrs McHaffieAngled wooden impliment - flat on two faces, sharpened at the edges.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, wooden tool, wooden implement, mrs hardy -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Wedding Dress, 1900
... Aunt australian history costume female wedding dress lace ...Worn by Mrs Sternholdt's Great AuntWhite lawn Wedding Dress (in case), lace insert, long sleeve, frill at neck and sleeves, back fastened with hooks and eyes - handmade.Display case presented by Smith's Beachcomber Assn. Inc. to commemorate the Bicentennary of Australia 1788 - 1988.australian history, costume, female, wedding dress, lace & lawn dress -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Grinding Stone, Unknown
... Northern Territory) australian aboriginal history aboriginal ...Donated by Alan West found Fregon, South Australia (now Northern Territory)Light brown Grinding Stoneaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Boomerang, Unknown
... . Striped ovals design - little bird feet. Unknown australian ...UnknownA heavy hunting and fighting boomerang with an incised design typical of the area of origin. Striped ovals design - little bird feet.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hunting & fighting implement, boomerang -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Grinding Stone, Unknown
... found in Northern Territory australian aboriginal history ...Donated by Alan West found in Northern TerritoryFlat light brown Grinding StoneKulpitjata, Northern Territoryaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Grinding Stone, Unknown
... donated by Alan West australian aboriginal history aboriginal ...Upper Grinding Stone donated by Alan WestLight coloured flat Grinding StoneKulpitjata, Northern Territoryaustralian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, stone implement, grinding stone -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Boomerang, Unknown
... Central Australia. australian aboriginal history aboriginal ...Beaked Boomerang ornamented with red ochre, fine grooves on obverse side. This is a special form of Boomerang used in fighting at close quarters or as a missile. The purpose of the beak is to catch on any defensive object being used by the person under attack. Used as items of trade - is made by tribes in West Queensland and Northern Central Australia.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, boomerang -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Shield, Unknown
... with red ochre zig zag grooves on outer side. australian aboriginal ...Hardwood Shield ornamented with red ochre zig zag grooves on outer side.australian aboriginal history, aboriginal artifact, hardwood shield -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph
Part of collection of Photographs donated to the Museum by the family of the late Mr. Jack Jenner. (1977)Sepia Postcard - Valentine Series - View of Seals on rocks."Seals on Seal Rocks, Phillip Island - Valentine Series M.4929".local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, view phillip island, sepia photograph, jack jenner, australian fur seals, the nobbies, phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, HINGSTON, James, Australian Abroad : branches from the main routes round the world, 1879
Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. Inscribed 'Presented to "Mud" by her affectionate "Johnnie". Xmas 1879'.cleeland bequest -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, HINGSTON, James, Australian Abroad : branches from the main routes round the world. Series II. Ceylon, India and Egypt, 1880
Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. Inscribed 'Jno Cleeland, Wollomai', 'Cleeland' on foredge. Labelled 'Cowes Free Public Library'. 'Phillip Island Historical Society. Cleeland Bequest'.cleeland bequest