Wollomai was the winner of Melbourne Cup 1875 and bred & trained by John Cleeland of Phillip Island. Historical Framed print of sketch of racehorse, Wollomai, at various stages during the race [ Melbourne Cup ] in wooden frameThe winner, saddling paddock, the preliminary, at the post, the favourite, the race, returning to scale.john cleeland, melbourne cup, black and white type print., horses, horse racing, woolamai

Historical Large suede bound solid book with suede corners. Handwritten names, addresses and comments from visitors. Multi coloured areas around sides.Cowes Library Visitor's Book book, visitors' book, phillip island library, tourism

Celebrating the centenary of settlement after George Bass landed at Westernport. Held on 10-17 April 1926.HistoricalLarge black and white photos, mounted on brown cardboard, of well dressed group of men and women outside Cowes School and watching two men playing marblesBack to Phillip Island 1926. Cowes Stste School [ 1282 ]photographs, centenary celebrations 1926, cowes state school, back to phillip island 1926

Subdivision of Summerlands commenced in the 1920s with 12 large allotments created, along with features such as a roundabout and cypress trees. Between 1927 and 1931, 227 new blocks were created, and from 1929 to 1940 there was a nine-hole golf course on what is now the Penguin Parade car park.Historical Large 8 page glossy booklet advertising Summerlands Estate, describing attractions of the area ,maps, houses , golf course. Basically black and white with some orange print and a coloured map.Ideal Summerland on the Nobbies Phillip Island. "The land of somewhere we long to go". Published by Phillip Island Holidays Development Pty Ltd. 6o Market Street, Melbourne.housing, tourism phillip island, summerland estate

Bradley family settled on Phillip IslandHistoricalBlack and white photocopy of A4 typed letter from Australia House, London re passages to Australia for Mr E. N. Bradley and family Government of Australia. Migration & Settlement Office. Australia House. 12 March 1925bradley family, migration, letters, betty pedley

Gould League was set up in 1909 to prevent bird egg collecting and to educate students to protect Australian birds.It was a pioneer in environmental education in Australian schools.HistoricalColoured certificate showing various Australian birds, portrait of John Gould, names of office bearers of Gould League and name and signature of Marjorie Bradley.The Gould league of Bird Lovers of Victoria. This is to certify that Marjorie Bradley is a member of the Gould league of Bird Lovers.certificates, gould league, bradley family, birds, education

Chicory farming on Phillip Island was introduced in 1870, with the root destined used as a coffee additive or substitute. It reached it's peak during WW2.HistoricalCopy of a small black and white photo of a man wearing trousers with braces and a hat, with hands on his hips, standing in front of a chicory kiln. Tall plants in the foreground.Henry Bennellchicory, photograph, henry bennell

HistoricalCopy of small black and white photograph of a chicory kiln with a man in braces standing in front beside a large pile of wood.Henry Bennellphotograph, chicory kiln, henry bennell

Robbs Store was in Thompson Ave, Cowes, near current day Priceline Pharmacy. D. H. Robb was possibly David Robb.HistoricalSmall black lined account book with account names, amounts and balances for 1917 and 1919D. H. Robbrobb family, gullifer family, gall family, mclardy, mccoll, billson family, shops

Robb Brothers store was an early store in Thompson Ave, CowesHistorical Small green, soft cover book with ruled lined pages.State School No. Cowes. Written by, Commenced, Finished, Robb Bros.,Cowes.education, robb family

HistoricalBlack and white photograph of male band members holding instruments. Also several music stands. Members of the public standing in the background. Large cypress trees in the background.Rear L-R. Bryant West, Obscured?, Unknown, Stan Walton, Alan Cleeland, Peter Forrest. Front L-R. Artie Murdoch?, Unknown, Bill MCLardy, Noel Cleeland, Harry De La Haye, Robert Cleelandphilip island band, music, harry de la haye, artie murdoch, noel cleeland, bryant west, stan walton, alan cleeland, , peter forrest, bill mclardy

Card was possibly sent by Bert Finlay to Albert [Bert] West. HistoricalSepia photo of 4 canvas tents with trees in background. 4 men standing outside each tent. Also a bicycle and items inside tents.Telegraph camp. Phillip Is. 5/12/10 With best wishes for a bright & happy Xmas 1910. From Bert F. Addressed to Mr A. West.Cowes P. O. Phillip Islandbert west, sepia photograph, camping, bert finlay

HistoricalColoured photo of band marching along Thompson Ave, Cowes, led by Harry De La Haye. Cypress trees in background and people watching.Back to Cowes. Harry leading band procession from Hollydene [guesthouse] to sports ground. Front row L to R - P. Forrest, B. West. P. Cleeland, A. Cleeland. 2nd row J. Dixon, T. Westley, A. Towns [hidden], R. Cleeland, L. Dixon.philip island band, p. forrest, b. west, a. cleeland, j. dixon, a. towns, r. cleeland, l. dixon

Probably a band competition held in Leongatha.Back row left to right-Ernie Booth [drum], Melvyn de La Haye, Jack Blair, ?, George Dunstan, Bob Dixon, Obscured, Obscured, Artie Murdoch, John Dixon, Robert Cleeland, Alf Towns. Front l-R - Peter Forrest, /, Jack Gliddon, Laurie Dixon, Bryant West, Harry De La Haye, Keith McIllwraith?, Bill McLardy, Ruic De La Haye.HistoricalColoured photographs of the Phillip Island Band in Leongatha 1957philip island band, cleeland, dixon, forrest, gliddon, de la haye, bryant west

This land was owned by the McRae family, whose wife was a Justice. Hence the street names of McRae and Justice. The weatherboard family home [ originally a guest house called Glen Isle] was at the end of the current Justice Road. The estate was created in the mid 1960s. The house was put on skids and dragged by two tractors and a bulldozer to 364 Church Street while the family home was built at 368 Church Street, Cowes.[ Source Sandra Rocotas, nee McCrae. Facebook Community Noticeboard 5/2/2023. Permission given to use information and photos ] Estate was sold by Rogan Real Estate.HistoricalColoured A4 brochure describing the McRae Beach Estate, including plan of streets and location on Island, photos and description of the Island. Sold by Rogan Real Estate.Cowes McRae Beach Estate - Right in the heart of things .Phillip Island - The Loveliest Isle on Earthhousing, justice family, mcrae family, glen isle guesthouse, cowes west, rogan real estate cowes phillip island

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

Issue of severance of Phillip Island from the Shire of Phillip Island and Woolamai to become Shire of Phillip Island 1925-1929. This issue had strong opinions on both sides amongst Island residents and shows the political landscape of the times. This is a snapshot of life on Phillip Island in the 1920s. Book also contains notes, poem by D.H. Robb in his handwriting.HistoricalGreen exercise book with handwritten notes, articles from newspapers, pamphlets.Cover states D.H.Robb, Cowes. Lists of absentee ratepayers and householders, objectors,d.h.robb, severance of phillip island, local government, w.d.davie, akt sambell, women's progress association, phillip island early roads, phillip island valuations, local identities, reverend rath, tourism, phillip island 1920s, farming

A group of farming families purchased the store of Mr Roy Bain on the south west corner of Chapel Street and Thompson Ave, Cowes for the Co-Op store. It began as stocking farming equipment but later had general grocery items.Pale blue exercise book containing hand written minutes of the Co-Operative Society, includes lists of shareholders.Annual and committee meetings held. Cover - Mathematics book, Nancy Jenner W.T.S.phillip island co-op store, roy bain, f. b. morgan-payler, farming

The Speke was wrecked in Kitty Miller Bay, Phillip Island in 1906. This account by Donald Cameron was later challenged by local historians.HistoricalA4 printed copy of an article from The Advertiser on shipwrecks and The Speke. It contains recollections of local, Donald Cameron. July 25, 2021The Advertiser. Ship Wrecks. The Wreck of the Speke. Jul 29 2020 Updated July 25, 2021the speke, shipwrecks, the advertiser, sailing ships, donald cameron, kitty miller bay phillip island, figurehead of the "speke"

Original constructors of the Island racetrack, prior to Lukeys.HistoricalSmall pink coloured cardboard ticket with black printing and PIARC logoPIARC Foundation Member's Pass No.1012 Valid to June 30 1961 R.A. Hunt 28 High Street Mont Albertphillip island car racing, motor car racing, membership ticket

Suspension bridge was opened in 1940. Historical4 small black & white photographs of opening of suspension bridge, showing infrastructure and people and cars attending.Nonefirst phillip island bridge to san remo, phillip island bridge opening

Summerlands Estate was created in the 1920s by A.K. T. Sampbell. It consisted of a housing estate, guest house and golf course. This area was acquired and all buildings, roads etc removed by the Victorian Government in the 1980s for a nature reserve for the penguins. This is believed to be the only time in the world when humans have been removed to benefit nature. HistoricalPurple leather covered fold out linen map with hand drawn diagram of the topography, layout of golf holes and club house Broken sand dunes, rough sandy hills, grassy hills and mounds, Swan Lake, Par for nine holes 34, Scratch score for nine holes 36, Drawn by A. Russell 12/12/1927summerland estate, summerlands golf course, a.k. t. sampbell, map, penguin reserve

Von Mueller, one of Australia's greatest botanists and contributor to the early development of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. He had a home on Phillip island and was engaged to Euphemia Henderson. 5 pages. One typed sheet from Mrs V. McHaffie and 4 photocopied handwritten pages of letter. Letter from Baron Von Mueller to Miss Euphemia Henderson [ sister of Mr J. D. McHaffie of Phillip Island]. Mrs V. McHaffie. 8 August 1973 Melbourne Botanic Garden, Sunday 22 February 1863baron von mueller, miss euphemia henderson, letters, mrs v. mchaffie

Bag was owned by great grandmother x 2 of Judy Ford.HistoricalBlack silk evening bag with satin lining and thicker material lining on front side. Black ribbon strap. Embroidered with sprays of small white flowers made of material. Also bow of yellow ribbon. N/Aevening bag, judy ford, social life,

Pennant won by the Phillip Island Lifesaving Club in 1957HistoricalBlue felt pennant with yellow binding at top ,with beige writingRoyal Life Saving Society Women Winners Championship of Victoria Country Line & Reel 1957phillip island life saving club, royal life saving clubs, trophies & awards

Items were crocheted about 1950 by Minnie Grachan of Back Beach, Ventnor for Mrs Dot Coutts nee Jones. She had 3 daughters so the items were never used.HistoricalCream coloured, finely crocheted layette set of bonnet, bib and booties with cream satin ribbon and pink flowersN/Alayette, crochet, baby clothes, clothing, grachen family, jones family

Date may possibly be 1927 as typing has been changed.HistoricalFramed photograph of group of women, 3 seated.at front, dressed in coats, furs and hats.,Taken at the Ventnor sports 10.4.26. Front row sitting- Mrs John McIlwraith, Mrs M. Evans, Mrs Janet Morrison. Standing- Mrs Morrison [ Fanny West ], Mrs Henderson [Minnie West], Mrs McDonald [ Alice West], Mrs J. Forrest [ Elsie Findlay ],Mrs Charlie West [ Annie Leeson ],Mrs Warren [ Janet Anderson ]ventnor phillip island, west family, forrest family

Small booklet prepared for the Sale of Churchill Island - distributed by Martin & Co. Melbourne. The Island was owned from 1929 until this time by Gerald Buckley . An absentee owner, Buckley employed the Jeffery brothers, Bob and Ted, with the help of Harry Cleeland, to run the property. The Jeffrey brothers were promised by Buckley that Churchill Island would be passed to them on his death but this never happened. HistoricalBrown covered booklet with Information, maps and photos of Churchill Islandchurchill island, churchill island sale

Genista ferry served in Western Port from 1889-1932 . Postcard was sent to Elaine Robb's mother, Floss from her Aunt Dulcie.HistoricalSepia postcard showing jetty with Genista ferry arriving. Also light pole, crane and several small boats. Another jetty in the backgroundThe Rose Series P. 698 [ probable number] Copyright S.S. Genista at San Remo, Victoriaearly postcard, ferries, genista ferries

Series of articles collected by the Advertiser for the celebration in 2018 of 150 years of European settlement of Phillip Island. Printed by Chicory Publshing, division of The Phillip Island and San Remo .Advertiser.HistoricalColoured hardcover book, 229 pages, with photos, stories and recollections of early settlement of Phillip IslandOnce upon an island : the early days of Phillip Island Collated by Anne Oswin, Eleanor McKAy and Sarah Hudson.phillip island history, phillip island & san remo advertiser, ferries, shipwrecks, motor racing, wollemi, chicory, golden cyprus trees, sharks, guesthouses, army ww1, ww2, warley hospital, football, olive justice, summerland, churchill island, erosion