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Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Ship at pier
... Ship at pier ...Part of John Jansson CollectionLarge black and white photo of a large ship at, possibly, the Rhyll pier. Tide is out and several large logs are on the sand.Nilrhyll, shipping, photographs, rhyll pier, water transport -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Ferry unloading at Cowes Pier
... Ferry unloading at Cowes Pier. ...Part of a series of tourist postcards.Small black & white photo of a ferry unloading using a gantry at Cowes Pier.Murray Views No. 5, The Pier, Cowes, Phillip Island, Vicferries, cowes pier, photographs, cowes jetty, water transport -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Submarine at Cowes Jetty
... Submarine at Cowes Jetty ...The shed in this photo is probably a works shed and not the kioskBlack & white photo of Cowes jetty with submarine and a shed, crane and several peopleKiosk end of Cowes Jetty, submarine at end of jettycowes, cowes jetty, submarine cowes pier, photographs, jetties -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Bi Plane at Cowes Pier
... Bi Plane at Cowes Pier ...Black & white photo of a biplane flying over Cowes beach near the pier. Crowd of people are watching from the beach.Pier at Cowes. Bi Plane overheadcowes, photographs, aircraft, cowes pier -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Cenotaph at Cowes
... Cenotaph at Cowes ...This was constructed post WW1Black & white photo of cenotaph at Cowes with large pine tree in background.Cowescowes, photographs, war memorial cowes phillip island, the cenotaph cowes phillip island -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Archbishop Mannix at YCW Camp, 2 January 1952
... Archbishop Mannix at YCW Camp ...YCW is the acronym of the Young Catholic Workers. The camp is just back from the dunes.Large black & white photo mounted on cardboard of Archbishop Mannix, buiding, Australian flag and several peopleArchbishop Mannix at opening of YCW Camp, Smith's Beach,. 2 January 1952archbishop mannix, ycw camp, smiths beach, photographs -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper Clipping, The Wonthaggi Sentinel, Third Life Membership at Warley Hospital, 01/12/1966
... Third Life Membership at Warley Hospital ...Collection of Newspaper clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Newspaper article on awarding of 3rd Life Membership of Warley Hospital to Mrs L R Dixon (Molly).warley hospital, life membership warley hospital, mrs l r dixon, jean jamieson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper Clipping, Marooned at Seagull Rock near Nobbies
... Marooned at Seagull Rock near Nobbies ...Collection of Newspaper clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Youth, Kerry Walton, of Wagga, marooned on Seagull Rock near the Nobbies. Photo of John Hopkins & Kent Grimster who helped rescue Kerry.kerry walton, seagull rock phillip island, the nobbies phillip island, john hopkins, kent grimster, jean jamieson -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, At the Beach, 1952
... At the Beach ...One of four photographs donated by Ian Hannan.Large Black & White photograph of local school children at the beach. Back Row: L-R: Charles Jones, Michael Metzzer, Donald Cameron, John Cadogan, Howard Dixon. Middle Row: L-R: kneeling, Eileen Jones, Kaye Jeffrey, Ilze Pakalns. Front Row: L-R: seated, Robert Jeffrey, Ian Ferguson, Shirley Booth, Jenny Jones, Marie McGuigan.cowes beach, ian hannan, cowes state school -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, Royal Historical Society of Victoria, colonial child : papers presented at the 8th Biennial Conference of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria, Melbourne, 12-13 October 1979 / edited by Guy Featherstone, 1981
... colonial child : papers presented at the 8th Biennial ...children, australia, history, congresses, social conditions -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, SECCOMBE, Roger et al, Coming soon to a beach near you!: a history of movie-going at Victorian beach resorts, 2009
... at Victorian beach resorts ...To the Phillip Island & District Historical Soc. With grateful thanks to you and Cherry McFee for all your assistance with this book. Kind regards Roger and Barbara Seccombe'. Signed by Roger Seccombe 14.11.09.cinemas, theatres, films, resorts -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, YOUNG, Francis, Every man his own mechanic : a complete and comprehensive guide to every description of constructive and decorative work that may be done by the amateur artisan at home and in the colonies to which has been added an appendix presenting a review of new woods, new tools, and appliances, etc
... that may be done by the amateur artisan at home and in the ...Stamped 'A.W. McNeill'. Labelled 'This book belonged to Archie McNeil who was engineer on the S.S. Narrabeen 1928 as mentioned in the book Western Port Ferries'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - Post Card, Fisherman at Cowes, 1920's
... Fisherman at Cowes ...One of 17 photographs donated by Olive Blamey. This is George Cox, a fisherman , who lived on the beach near the jetty.Sepia postcard of a fisherman looking for the boats at Cowes."Looking for the boats. Fisherman at Cowes. Real Photo Series M 2384" On back: A letter from Marie, Everton Cowes to Gertfisherman at cowes phillip island, phillip island, olive blamey, george cox -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Narrabeen ferry at Cowes jetty, 1928
... Narrabeen ferry at Cowes jetty ...Photo by Arthur Woodley. "Narrabeen" formerly a Sydney Harbour cargo ferry, was acquired in 1928. A McFarlane Winch powered a heavy duty Derrick capable of putting an omnibus on board. It was able to be operated by one man - ship's engineer Archie McNeil - Captain Jimmy Clarke. It transported cargo, livestock, passengers and vehicles. Only one death occurred during "Narrabeen's" life to a passenger who refused to observe a warning.Close-up "Narrabeen" berthed at Cowes Jetty. Timber stack on Jetty near ship's beam.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, shipping, westernport trading, black & white photograph, shipping, sea captains, phillip island & westernport shipping, co -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, LOCKE, William J, At the gate of Samaria, 1910
... At the gate of Samaria ...Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. Labelled: Phillip Island Historical Society. Cleeland Bequest. Stamped 'Cowes Pubic Library'.cleeland bequest -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, WIKOFF, Henry et al, Biographical sketches of Louis Napoleon Bonaparte, first President of France, including a visit to the Prince at the Castle of Ham / by Henry Wikoff ; to which is added, A brief account of the French Revolution of 1848, and an appendix containing poetical and prose writings of Louis Napoleon / by George Grant, 1849?
... President of France, including a visit to the Prince at the Castle ...Book from the Cleeland Bequest - a comprehensive collection of books relating to the History of England, Civil & Military, Religious, Intellectual & Social. Cleeland Bequest. Inscribed: Mrs D..... Richmond .. Sept 16/69 ...... ........napoleon iii, emperor of the french, cleeland bequest -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Book, STEVENSON, Robert Louis, Catriona, a sequel to Kidnapped, being memoirs of the further adventures of David Balfour at home and abroad
... further adventures of David Balfour at home and abroad ... ...Stamped 'Cowes Free Public Library'. Labelled 'Himmer Bequest'. -
Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Document, Legal work agreement re Manageress position at Continental Guest House, 29 March 1924
... Legal work agreement re Manageress position at Continental ...Outlines the conditions of employment. Ellen Soumprou was the Manageress of the Continental Guest House, Cowes4 page typed legal document between 'The Continental Proprietary Limited' and Ellen J. Soumprou re the position as manageress of the Continental Guest HouseOutline of agreement, tenure and renumerationellen soumprou, the continental guesthouse, phillip island, legal document -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Print, Will Longstaff, Menin Gate at Midnight, 1927
... Menin Gate at Midnight ...CEMA Art Collection Previously located in History HouseThe print depicts a natural landscape with a large classical style building (Menin Gate, Belgium) to the left. In the foreground are hundreds of ghostly figures of soldiers. The background appears to be a distant view of a town with several lights visible. The work is completed in various shades of blue and green. Mounted with brown card the work is framed in a black and gold frame, and has an exposed canvas.Front: Lower Right: Will LONGSTAFF 1927 Brass embossed plate:MENIN GATE AT MIDNIGHT BY WILL LONGSTAFF, PRESENTED TO THE COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT OF AUSTRALIA, BY LORD WOOLAVINGTON. COPYRIGHT RESERVED Back: (No inscriptions) -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Painting, Irene Hill, Beach at Dutton Way, 1967
... Beach at Dutton Way ...CEMA Art CollectionThe painting depicts the shoreline of a beach with green foliage in the background. Various shades of sand make up the foreground, with a black object in the centre edge of the foreground. To the right of the sand is the blue ocean with the white wash of a broken wave seperating the sand from the water. The background features foliage in various shades of green which meets a blue/purple sky. The work has a painted white wooden frame with material mount and exposed canvas.Front: I.G. HILL 1967 (black painted, lower right corner) Back: White chalk:- ARTIST (underlined) MISS I.G.HILL 42 BOWEN ST. CAMBERWELL(underlined) Price $63 IRENE HILL "BEACH AT DUTTON WAY" (1967) (typed label) Yellow Sticker: 1967 -cema, portland artists society -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Opening of Shire of Diamond Valley offices 1972: Scouts at opening ceremony, 26/02/1972
... Opening of Shire of Diamond Valley offices 1972: Scouts at ...The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. This photograph shows an exterior view of building and assembled scouts taking part in the ceremony.Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photographs from of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972, scouts - greensborough -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Digital Image, Opening of Shire of Diamond Valley offices 1972: Interior view of groups at refreshments, 26/02/1972
... view of groups at refreshments ...The official opening of the Shire of Diamond Valley offices in Greensborough on 26/02/1972. This photograph shows an interior view of groups of people enjoying refreshments. Photo 1 has(from left) Monte Vale speaking with Sir Rohan Delacombe and other unknown men; photo 2 shows Monte Vale far left; photo 3 shows Lady Delacombe in foreground.Photographs taken by a member of SDV staff.Photographs from of a folder of 21 colour photographsOn cover of folder "Opening of S.D.V. Office"shire of diamond valley, shire of diamond valley offices 1972, monte vale, sir rohan delacombe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping - Digital Image, Mini bike menace at oval 1973 [Montmorency], 21/08/1973
... Mini bike menace at oval 1973 [Montmorency] ...In 1973, mini bike riders and L-plate drivers caused concerns over safety at the Montmorency Oval.News clipping, black and white text.mini bikes, learner drivers, montmorency oval -
Greensborough Historical Society
Pamphlet, Free courses at Greensborough TAFE 2020, 2020_
... Free courses at Greensborough TAFE 2020 ...Advertisement for free courses offered in 2020 at Greensborough TAFE, the Greensborough Campus of Melbourne Polytechnic, formerly NMIT. Light card pamphlet, folded once. Colour text and images.nmit, melbourne polytechnic, greensborough tafe -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Mental Health Department, Children at play, Janefield 1968, 1968
... Children at play, Janefield 1968 ...Photograph of two children playing on floor at Janefield 1968Black and white photographStamped on back: "Mental Health Dept., Negative Ref: M25K, Mont Park 1968"janefield, janefield special school -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph, Mental Health Department, Janefield Special School display: Education Week 1969 at Northland Shopping Centre, 1969
... Janefield Special School display: Education Week 1969 at ...Photograph of Janefield Special School's display during Education Week 1969 at Northland Shopping CentreBlack and white photographjanefield, janefield special school, education week -
Greensborough Historical Society
Book, Weston Bate, Lucky city: the first generation at Ballarat: 1851-1901, 1978
... Lucky city: the first generation at Ballarat: 1851-1901 ...The history of Ballarat in its early goldmining days is entwined with the impact on the environment of the area.96 p., illus., maps.non-fictionThe history of Ballarat in its early goldmining days is entwined with the impact on the environment of the area.ballarat, gold rush, gold discoveries victoria -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article - Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley News, 'To me Eltham is Withers country', and, Church at St Helena, 1990s
... 'To me Eltham is Withers country', and, Church at St Helena ...A short article about painter Walter Withers and his connection with Eltham. Withers is buried at St Helena Cemetery. A second article outlines the history of the Church.1 page, text and black and white image. st katherines church, st helena, anthony beale, st helena cemetery, walter withers -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Sue Ballantyne, GHS at Ellis Cottage, December 2021, 27/11/2021
... GHS at Ellis Cottage, December 2021 ...On 27/11/2021, Greensborough Historical Society members visited Nillumbik Historical Society at Ellis Cottage Diamond Creek. In this photograph, Nillumbik President Jean Verso addresses GHS members about Diamond Creek history.Colour digital photographgreensborough historical society, nillumbik historical society, jean verso -
Greensborough Historical Society
Photograph - Photograph - Digital Image, Sue Ballantyne, GHS at Ellis Cottage, December 2021, 27/11/2021
... GHS at Ellis Cottage, December 2021 ...On 27/11/2021, Greensborough Historical Society members visited Nillumbik Historical Society at Ellis Cottage Diamond Creek. A delicious Devonshire tea was enjoyed by those present.Colour digital photographgreensborough historical society, nillumbik historical society