One of a collection of photos donated by Mr J. W. Gliddon and used in his book "Phillip Island in Picture and Story"Photograph of letter written to Mr Jas. Roberts on his retirement from Cowes State School committee thanking him for his service over 16 years.mr j. w. gliddon, phillip island, cowes state school, mr jas roberts

Newspaper clipping article on RACV Caravan Rally at Phillip Island from Sun News Pictorial on 5/4/1938Article on RACV Caravan Rally.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, caravans, black & white newspaper clipping

Oonah (b 1906) and Brenda (b 1912) Hardy, both daughters of Douglas Hardy and Anna Frances McHaffie (daughter of John David McHaffie - first permanent European settler of Phillip Island). Oonah, the taller girl, is on the left. One of 4 photos donated by Nancy McHaffie.Black & White photograph of Oonah & Brenda Hardy in what looks like school uniforms.On back: Oonah and Brenda Hardyoonah & brenda hardy, n mchaffie, mchaffie family

With the establishment of the large heavy industrial zone at Hastings in the late 1960s, which included the BP oil refinery using the Port of Hastings at the north-western arm of Western Port, a number of environmental problems predicted by both scientists and conservationists arose. The main shipping channel on the western arm of Western Port was dredged, causing suspended particles affecting seagrass beds. With inadequate regulation around discharge of bilge water within the bay, and oil spillage, oil pollution affecting both seabirds and coastal areas was not uncommon. This report of 40 penguins actually known to have been killed by an oil spill event was typical of reports at the time. The 2 men quoted – Vernon Johnson and Ken Pound – were well known conservationists. Vernon and his wife Nora owned the Kingston Gardens picnic and zoo business where they cared for many injured wildlife. Ken was a Phillip Island counsellor for a few years, and instrumental in the establishment of the Phillip Island conservation Society. He also contributed various documents and newspaper cuttings to this archive.This article is significant for being a record of an exact number of penguins found dead from oil spill pollution in Western Port. Also as a record of conservationists in the early years of community and environment movements both locally and in Australia. The article further gives evidence of linking tourism with wildlife.Photocopy of newspaper cutting. Black print with very dark black and white photo of Fairy (Little) Penguin. Poor reproduction due to older photocopy machine.(indecipherable) - late/1960s.little penguins, fairy penguins, eudyptula minor, penguin behaviour, phillip island tourist attractions, phillip island conservation society, oil spills, bp refinery hastings, port of hastings, western port, marine pollution, oil tankers, vernon johnson, ken pound, phillip island promotion association

Dates and names from Phillip Island sporting display compiled by Christine Grayden July 2016. Back row - John McFee, Peter Wright, Alan Cleeland, Robert Eddy, Jim McFee, Stan McFee Front row - Martin Hayes, Robert Cleeland, Terry Rhodes, Russell Cleeland, Des CarlsonColoured photo of Rhyll Cricket Team 1977-1978 Back Row: John. McFee, Peter Wright, Alan. Cleeland, Robert. Eddy, Jim. McFee, Stan. McFee Front Row: Martin. Hayes, Robert. Cleeland, Terry. Rhodes, Russell. Cleeland, Des. Carlsonsport, rhyll, cricket

Wilhelmena, born 1856 on the ship "Wilhelmena" en route to Australia. Parents Robert and Margaret Anderson. Glen Isla was built in 1868 (added to in 1887-88) to become a Boarding House, run by Wilhelmena. Married James Young, became first Sewing Mistress at the Phillip Island School. died 20/09/1938.Wilhelmena Young seated in cane chair, covered with shawl. Home Glen Isla in background, shortly before her death.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmena young nee anderson, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

Part of a collection presented by Miss Edith Elms via Chrisy Northcote. 1st Phillip Island Bridge built 1939-40, connecting the Island to San Remo.Close up of 1st Bridge with Suspension in place. Decking under construction. Scaffolding and works in progress underneath near side.local history, photography, photographs, bridges, phillip island, san remo, sepia photograph

Saved from the ship Speke which ran aground on the coast of Phillip Island on the 22nd of February 1906. The ships captain gave the compass box to the Harris family.The Speke was an all steel ship built in Wales in 1891. She was delivering wheat to Geelong and confused a bushfire in Cowes for navigation lights. Many local people salvaged goods from the resulting wreckage.Square wooden compass box with wooden lid, made of mahogany, brass hinges, handles and lock.phillip island, ship wreck, compass box, speke, kitty miller bay

Wilhelmena, born 7/08/1856 on ship from Scotland. Married James Young. Was the first Sewing Mistress at Phillip Island School. Died 20/09/1938.Wilhelmena aged 4, 1860. Standing beside chair dressed in check frock, hat with feather.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, wilhelmena anderson, phillip island, black & white photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs

One of 17 photographs donated by Olive BlameyColour postcard of shoreline with man and dog in foreground."Scene McCaffey's Reef, Cowes" Letter on back to Arthur Blamey from his cousin Keith and all at Heath Hill, Rhyll, Phillip Island wishing him many happy returns of the day.coastline phillip island

Letter to paper - writer was charged 21/- return fare for wife, two children and self to get to Phillip Island and 15/- for the car, yet cars were taken free for weekenders.Letter to paper - writer was charged 21/- return fare for wife, two children and self and 15/- for car.local history, documents, newspapers, ferry fares, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping

Photos taken on a trip or trips to Phillip Island in the 1940s by Jim Nilsson and friends. . There were other people called ? Taylor and Neil mentioned on rear of photos. A negative of the bridge was also donated.Historical4 small black & white photos . First shows a jeep parked at the San Remo side of the bridge, second is taken driving across the bridge towards the island. Third is the Continental guesthouse with 4 cars parked at the front and women walking along footpath.The last photo is a group of 4 young men, arms around their shoulders, standing in front of the Continental- one is Jim Nilsson.first phillip island bridge to san remo, continental guest house,, jim nilsson, bridges

Robert Miller selected block number 21 Watts Road, Ventnor in 1868 and he and his family came to be among the early settlers oh Phillip Island. See 402-03Large photocopy of portrait of Robert Miller - refer to Family History on 402-03robert miller, early phillip island settlers, watts road ventnor, lynette carr

One of a collection of photographs donated by Nancy McHaffie Rankine McHaffie (John Rankine McHaffie) 1st cousin to Noel Wemyss McHaffie, both grandsons of John David McHaffie (first permanent European settler of Phillip Island). Enlisted WW1 as sapper in Field Company Engineers (service number 19907) and embarked from Melbourne in ship HMAT Nestor A71 on 21 November 1917.Sepia photograph of Rankin McHaffie, the son of Quinton McHaffie.On back: Rankin McHaffie - son of Quinton McHaffie.rankin mchaffie, mchaffie family, quinton mchaffie, n mchaffie

The family lived and farmed on French Island from 1902. They later moved to Phillip Island, dismantling and transporting their home to be re-erected in Findlay Street Cowes. It later became Findlay Art Gallery.25 page typed booklet. Includes black and white and coloured photographs. Section of the book, “The De La Haye Dynasty” Edited and printed by Phil De La Haye of Hastings in 2010The family of Rurric Alexandre & Fanny Charlotte (nee Dear) De La Haye by Bernie, Murray, Jennifer & Mel De La Hayelocal identities, de la haye family, findlay art gallery, french island, rurric de la haye, seaweed farming, shire of phillip island, grocery shop cowes, cowes shopping centre

The Powlett Express was based in Wonthaggi, precursor to The Sentinel Times. WDFL was the Wonthaggi and District Football League. Shops were Wonthaggi Shops team. This photo was prepared for inclusion in "Phillip Island in Picture and Story" by Gliddon but never used.HistoricalBlack and white photo of newspaper article The Powlett Express Thursday September 6, 1951. " Island won the greatest G-Final Island" "In Saturday's Grand-Final", "These were stars"phillip island football club 1951 premiers, joshua gliddon, the powlett express 1951, redda claringbould, wagner, bill jones

One of Phillip Islands earliest industries was chicory farming. The first kiln was constructed in 1870. The chicory scoop was used for turning the chicory over on a mesh floor above the furnace. This scoop was imported from Europe in the late 1880's.Chicory scoop with wooden handle, wooden scoop and steel joins and reinforcments.phillip island, wood, steel, tool, chicory, kiln, chicory scoop

Edward, a female koala, was owned by Florence Oswin Roberts who rescued the koala from a bush fire. She was a local identity involved in koala conservation in the early 20th century.Wooden and glass display case containing custom mounted koala on a tree branch.Engraved on a plaque - Edward 1936 - 1944. Donated by Mrs Oswin Roberts. The only person to legally own a koala. Presented to the Phillip Island Historical society by Vernon and Edna Thompson of ' Carisbrooke' Cowes. By courtesy of the Fisheries and Wildlife division.florence oswin roberts, oswin roberts reserve, phillip island, cowes, edward, koala

One of 11 photographs left in the museum for the Society by an anonymous donor.Black & White postcard taken after coming under the San Remo - Newhaven Bridge. Shows Cape Woolamai in the distance.The Rose Series P 706 Cape Woolamai, from Bore Bay, San Remo, Vic. 3.3.47. On back: "Cape Woolamai in background, after coming under San Remo bridge. Cape Woolamai highest point on Phillip Island."cape woolamai, cape woolamai phillip island, bore bay san remo

George Cox became the mailman ferrying to and fro Frankston to Phillip Island. He was granted a fisherman's license enabling him to live on the foreshore below the Isle Of Wight. Hut was roughly built of brick blocks and wood. He is dressed in cap, old trousers and coat over singlet.George Cox standing outside his hut right hand shading his eyes as he looks out to sea.local history, photographs, george cox, first mailman, phillip island, sepia photograph, mailman, arthur woodley, bruce bennett

The article describes a fire incident which took place in January 1965 at Swan Lake, a water reserve at the entrance to Summerland Peninsula, Phillip Island. Due to an extremely heavy infestation of gorse (noxious weed) and natural tea tree scrub, along with poor vehicle access, the volunteer fire fighters could apparently not gauge the extent of the fire. A light plane operator visiting Cr Arthur Hamilton nearby was able to fly Phillip Island Shire Engineer, Jock McKechnie, over the lake to better direct the fire fighters. Swan Lake has many Bunurong Aboriginal middens and short-tailed shearwater rookeries, and, being not far from the Penguin Parade, a fire there posed a direct threat to the birds. The article is significant because it indicates the vulnerability of the Summerland Peninsula reserves to fire, the way the Shire Engineer, local bulldozer contractor and volunteer fire fighters tackled the fire outbreak. photocopy of newspaper cutting. Dark copying at top. Double column heading. Single column black text on white paper28-1-65 EXswan lake phillip island, summerland peninsula, bunurong aboriginal middens, short-tailed shearwaters, mutton birds, little pengiuns, penguin parade, jock mckechnie, cr arthur hamilton, fire fighters, , max stewart, jim jeffery

HistoricalTwo small soft covered books, includes black and white photos.Reg. 944 was presented to Phillip Island Historical Society by Jean Herkes in memory of her husband William Halford Herkes (Hal) 18.12.1904-25.6.1991. Cowes, Feb 5 1992. etc. Based on Georgina Oswin's diaries written from 1881-1910.georgina oswin, diaries, oswin family, mornington peninsula, victoria, phillip island, melbourne, genealogy, mary karney, jean herkes

By 1966 when this poem and article were written by these state school students, the Phillip Island Penguin Parade had become famous and was a regular excursion destination for groups. The poem in rhyming couplets of 4 lines per stanza is typical of its time with human-centric description of the penguins in 'coat and tails', but both the poem and essay also indicate a growing interest in the evolution and behaviour at sea and on land of the Little Penguins. The Gould League of Bird Lovers, Victoria branch, which published these pieces in their 1966 edition of the Bird Lover magazine, was established for both children's 'nature studies' within school curricula, and for adults. The League published many booklets, posters and newsletters for schools and naturalists. The article demonstrates a growing interest in state schools in teaching students about Australian wildlife at the time. Little Penguins are very appealing to humans and given the accessiblity for viewing them at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade, provided teachers and students an ideal springboard for learning. Encouraging both poetry and essay form also indicated a broad approach to allowing students to express their knowledge and attitudes in various ways within the school setting.Also demonstrates the influence of the Gould League of Bird Lovers within the Victorian Education system.Photocopy of article. Black print on white paper with single greyscale image. Three-stanza poem "The Penguin" by Janice Ah Kee, followed by 4-paragraph description of life in the rookery by Diana Joseph. Both from Victorian state schools.litte penguin, fairy penguin, , bird lover, state school 3125 eagle point, state school 4655 morwell, janice ah kee, diana joseph, christine ryan photo, phillip island penguin parade, gould league of bird lovers, gould league of victoria, phillip island nature parks

From the estate of Jack Jenner. Found at the Phillip Island Hotel, corner of The Esplanade and Osborne Ave, Cowes. Possibly given to L Wilson or J Edgar.(proprietor of the hotel and President? of Phillip Island Football Club). Collected by Edith Jeffrey. Black and White photo of football team, umpire and staff displaying shield, , mounted on cardboard.Found at Phillip island Hotel after condemned. Possibly given to L. Wilson or J. Edgar, J Jenner. [ W. Harrison Lee Studios, Wonthaggi , Vic. stamped on cardboard mount]football, jack jenner, sport, local sporting teams, photograph

"L. L. Smith, medico, writer, publisher, politician, litigant, showman, speculator, collector, vigneron, farmer, breeder and rider of racehorses, guiding hand for thirty year of Melbourne's great exhibition complex." - publisher's website. Instrumental in having Phillip island opened for selection in 1868.2 v. box : illustrations (some colour), facsimiles, protraits ; 24cm.Inscribed : To the Phillip Island Historical Society from Gillian and Norman Gengoult Smith, the grandson of Dr L. L. Smith whoe's [sic] 10 year battle in the Victorian Parliament for the cause was instrumental in having Phillip island opened for settlement Signed by the author : John Poynterjohn poynter, dr louis lawrence smith, the audacious adventures of dr louis lawrence smith

This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Museum.Black & White Photograph of Capt. John Barnard Lock of Rhyll, Phillip Island, Victoria. Died aged 75, buried in Phillip Island Cemetery.local history, photography, john barnard lock, black & white photograph, lock family, capt john barnard lock

Phillip Island's Little Penguin and other bird species populations became the popular subjects of field naturalist and bird observer field trips from the late 19th century. By 1948 the decline of the Little Penguin population on the island was very evident due to fox predation. There were still many gaps in the knowledge about their breeding and other on-shore activities, as well as their feeding habits at sea. Various magazines and newspapers featured updates of information on occasion. This is an example.The article provides evidence of the level of knowledge about Phillip Island's Little/Fairy Penguins in the last 1940s. Photocopy of magazine or newspaper article. Three separate pages.phillip island, little penguins, fairy penguins, penguin rookeries, fox predation, penguin moult

We hold 2 copies of this post card, the image of which which had been hand-tinted. The tree guards along the street prevented horses from browsing on their bark and leaves. The street on the right is probably Beatrice Avenue. SLV collection dates the post card as c1906.A coloured stamped postcard identified as Albany Crescent, Surrey Hills, Victoria showing the tree plantings on the naturestrips, gutters and houses with picket fences.SHP2213a Postcard front "Albany Crescent, Surrey Hills, Victoria". On the back is a message addressed to Mr N Smith at Phillip Island from "Ada". SHP2213b Received 2001 See our postcard print also/ From Julie Jones Heritage Officer Whitehorse/ after Heritage Trails published/ Have an original card already.albany crescent, surrey hills, ada, mr n smith, phillip island, post cards, 1901-1910