Churchill Island has a large photograph collection dating from the nineteenth century. This series consists of candid photographs of everyday life taken by previous residents of the island.Black and White photograph of a suspension bridge linking San Remo and Phillip Island. Taken from a moving boat, with a small part of the boat visible in the bottom left corner.Catalogue number written on reverse in pencil. Handwritten in pen on reverse: '1940. FIRST PHILLIP ISLAND BRIDGE. NOTE ABSENCE OFF ANY ELECTRICITY WIRES ACCROSS THE ENTRANCE. NO ELECTRICITY ON PHILLIP ISLAND UNTIL MUCH LATER.'churchill island, punt

One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. This photo was part of a pack of postcards sold to the tourists/visitors to Phillip Island.Black & White photograph of view eastward from Cleeland Bight of the Phillip Island/San Remo Suspension Bridge. The photo is part of a set."The Suspension Bridge San Remo"suspension bridge san remo/phillip island, phillip island suspension bridge, bridges, shire of phillip island

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an Album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island and Western port Historical Society by The Shire Of Phillip Island.Photograph of the Koala Edward's Tree fenced in as a memorial near "Broadwater". Edward is on display in the Phillip Island & District Historical Society's museum in Cowes.local history, photography, photographs, "edwards" tree, black & white photograph, famous trees, edward the koala, broadwater guest house, john jenner, bryant west

Tourist photographs of Phillip IslandHistoricalSmall black and white photos of scenes of Phillip Island including the jetty, beach, Nobbies and ferries. Enclosed in a beige paper envelope.Beauty spots in Victoria. 12 Real Photographs for your Snapshot Album. Produced in Australia by The Rose Stereograph Co. Price 1/6 1. The Pier, Cowes, 2. Front beach, Cowes, 3. Alvina & Genista at pier, $. Koala in tree, 5. beach near Nobbies, 6. The Nobbies, 7. The Pinnacles, 8. Looking out at Forest caves, 9. Lovers Walk - Cowes, 10. Forest Cave, 11. The road to back beach, 12. The beach & pier, Cowes.the nobbies, ferries, cowes jetty, forrest caves, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, photographs

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 Phillip Island Football Captain Bob Watson taking a mark during a football match in 1955. Uncle to Essendon Star Tim Watson.local history, photographs, bob watson playing football, black & white photograph, bob watson, bass valley wonthaggi district football league, phillip island football club captain bob watson, john jenner, bryant west

Donated by Kevin Findlay a resident on Phillip Island from childhood. Now living in Lang Lang.Blue & White label from X-Ray envelope from Warley Hospital, Cowes. X-Ray of Thoracic & Lumbar Spine of Kevin Findlay. Referred by Dr. John O'Donoghue.Warley Hospital, Phillip Island. "Caring for the Community". warley hospital, cowes, phillip island, kevin findlay, dr john o'donoghue

Original Phillip Island bridge which was replaced in 1968Large coloured photo of the first Phillip Island Bridge looking from Newhaven towards San Remo at low tide.Nilnewhaven, phillip island bridge, san remo

Aerial view of first Phillip Island Suspension Bridge completed in 1940 and opend by Hon. Albert Dunstan MLA, Premier of Victoria.Aerial photograph of Mainland and Phillip Island with connecting bridge from Newhaven, showing San Remo.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction

Letter to newspaper complaining about high Ferry charges on punt between San Remo and Phillip Island.Letter to newspaper complaining about high Ferry charges on punt between San Remo and Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, ferry fares, phillip island, black & white newspaper clipping, bridge phillip island & san remo

Donated by Stan McFee from the Keith McIlwraith Collection.Black & White postcard of the Phillip Island Suspension Bridge stretching between San Remo and Newhaven. Wind swept trees on San Remo shore in the foreground."Photo Shop Series". "Phillip Island Bridge" On back: Letter from Keith McIlwraith partially torn away.phillip island suspension bridge, san remo, stan mcfee, keith mcilwraith collection

Letter to paper indicating high cost of providing Ferry Services at Phillip Island and pointing out that fares could be reduced if the Government paid for maintenance of Cowes and Stony Point Ferry Docks. All other facilities in the State have been provided by the Government.Letter to newspaper re costs of running Phillip Island Ferry services.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, ferries, black & white newspaper clipping, ferry fares, a k t sambell

Six Postcards donated by Joyce Suto of MitchamSix colour postcards. 1. The hut was probably Mr Cox's. View to Jetty in background with two yachts moored. 2. View of the Cowes Jetty with Jetty Shed in foreground and the Steamer "Lady Loch" in the distance. 3. Surf breaking over the rocks at Phillip Island Back Beach. 4. Cape Woolamai cliffs and shoreline. 5. View of Cowes Jetty taken from a Steamer 6. Wool team and horse and buggy in the background on road to Cowes1. Phillip Island - Fisherman's Hut, Cowes. 2. Phillip Island - Cowes Jetty. Govt. Steamer "Lady Loch" in distance. 3. Phillip Island. Back Beach. 4. Phillip Island - Cape Woolamai. Home of Mutton Bird. 5. Phillip Island - Cowes from Steamer. 6. Phillip Island - Wool Team on road to Cowes.coastline cape woolamai, cowes jetty, fisherman's beach hut, mr cox beach hut, steamers, steamer lady loch, cowes pier phillip island, joyce suto

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 looking north west across the Eastern Passage from San Remo. Tied up Dinghy in foreground. Phillip Island in background. Low tide.local history, photography, photographs, eastern passage, black & white photograph, coastline, dinghy, john jenner, bryant west

This photograph belonged to the Lock family before being acquired by the Phillip Island & District Historical Society.Black & White Photograph of John B. Lock, youngest son of John Barnard Lock of Rhyll, Phillip Island.local history, photography, john barnard lock, black & white photograph, lock family

Centenary and settlement of Phillip Island 1842-1942. Early members of the Historical societyLarge photograph of celebrations at Erehwon on 25 May 1942, Pioneers day. Members of the Phillip Island and Westernport Historical SocietyDetails of members who attended the function listed on rear. Signed, E R Marchant Secretary, W Dawson Davie, Presidenterehwon guest house cowes, centenary celebrations 1942, history of phillip island historical society, land settlement, phillip island, photographs, local identities, nancy mchaffie, mcfee, west, justice, w. kennon, george lock,

Taken by Miss Edith Elms at completion of 1st bridge to Phillip Island 1940.Closed (sepia) 1st bridge to Phillip Island. Taken from San Remo pylon with scaffolding still around base.local history, photography, photographs, suspension bridge, san remo, sepia photograph, bridges, phillip island

One of a collection of 15 photographs/postcards donated by Lois MullinBlack & White postcard of Cora Lynn Guest House, Cowes, Phillip Island."V16" "Cora Lynn, Cowes, Phillip Island" On Back: Letter "Had good trip down. Terrific meals. Went to pictures. Bungalow beaut. See you Sunday. Lois. Sent to Mrs D Doyle, Ashburton.guesthouses cowes phillip island, cora lynn guesthouse, cowes guesthouses, lois mullins

Entry Form offering 5 prizes of accommodation on Phillip Island.Coloured Entry Form offering 5 prizes for free accommodation for 1 week by Phillip island Promotion Association 1972/73.phillip island promotion association, graeme clauscen

Phillip Island's first Bridge for vehicular traffic under construction. Phillip Island Suspension Bridge under construction - angled view taken from San Remo with small boat at middle leftlocal history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island - suspension bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction

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 Dr G Baker standing on the granite of Woolamai "Jetty". Dr Baker - CSIRO University of Melbourne - drew several Geological Sketches of Phillip Island and Westernport.local history, photography, dr g baker, black & white photograph, geology, coastline, cape woolamai, john jenner, bryant west

The Phillip island Band was active during 1920 - 1940. Cowes has a rotunda which was built and used by members for concerts and instrument storage, located on the foreshore near the corner of Thompson Ave and The Esplanade.Hand made, semi-circular with handle, hinged lid with slot, provision for lock, dark green, metal. Broken lock inside. "Donations Please" in red textra on loose white paper inside. Punctured base."Phillip Island Band" and "Thank You" in white paint on lid. "Phillip Island Band" in black paint on front.collection tin, phillip island band, phillip island band rotunda, cowes phillip island, donations

Tourist brochure printed by the Phillip Island Printers pre 1960HistoricalSmall cream coloured brochure with details of accommodation, transport and animals. Inside is a map of the Island with numbered points of interest. There is also a plan of Cowes and drawings of animals.Visitors' Guide 6d Authentic Phillip Island Road Maptourist brochure, road map

One of 15 sheets with photo copies of Post Cards relating to Phillip Island from the Shirley Jones Collection.11 postcards: Cape Woollamai, Coastal Scene, Lovers' Walk Cowes, Shell House fence, Shell House & fence, Shell House fence, Beach Scene, Cowes Coastal Scene, Cowes War Memorial and pier, The Nobbies, Cowes Beach.Cape Wollomai San Remo Victoria, Coast Scene Phillip Island Nobbies in Distance, Lovers Walk Cowes, The Shell House Nobbies Rd. Phillip Island, The Shell Fence Nobbies Road, Phillip Island, The Shell House Nobbies Rd Phillip Island, San Remo Beach from the Sand Hill, Cowes Feb 1935, The Pier & War Memorial Cowes No. 12, The Nobbies Phillip Island, The Beach Cowes.coastal scene phillip island, cowes beach phillip island, lovers walk cowes, the nobbies phillip island, the shell house phillip island, cowes war memorial, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury

One of 17 photographs donated by Olive BlameyColour postcard. Churchill Island in the distance taken from Phillip Island. Figure at water's edge. Figures, dog and boat in the centre. "Churchill Island from Phillip Island" Letter written by Marie of Everton Cowes to Millie addressed to Mrs H. Blamey, "Roslyn" The Parade Ascot Vale.churchill island, phillip island