One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - nest and two eggs of Red Wattle Bird. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, red wattle bird, birds eggs

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - nest and young Australian Pipitslocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, australian pipits

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - four Stubble Quail chickslocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, stubble quail chicks

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - two eggs of the Red Capped Dotterel. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, red-capped dotterel, birds eggs

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - Sacred Kingfisher - hand held. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, sacred kingfisher

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for inclusion in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - nest and two eggs of the Bronzewing Pigeon. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, bronzewing pigeon, birds eggs

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for inclusion in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - nest and three eggs of White Naped Honeyeater. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, whte-naped honeyeater, birds eggs

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for inclusion in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - two eggs and nest of Grey-breasted Silvereye. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, grey-breasted silvereye, birds eggs

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for inclusion in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - head of White-faced Heron. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, white-faced heron

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for inclusion in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - nest and two young of New Holland Honeyeater. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, new holland honeyeater, birds eggs

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for inclusion in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - Kookaburra held in hand. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, kookaburra

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for inclusion in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - newly hatched Eastern Rosellas in nest. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, eastern rosellas

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - Black Swan's nest and eggs. Rhyll Swamp. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, black swan's nest, birds eggs, rhyll swamp, phillip island

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - Yellow Robin sitting on nest. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, yellow robin, birds nests

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - Yellow Robin perched on edge of nest. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, yellow robin, birds nests

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - nest and eggs of the Yellow Robin. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, yellow robin, birds nests

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - Baby Little Wattle Bird in nest. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, young wattle bird

One of a collection of thirty-six photographs selected for representation in the National Photographic Index of Australian BirdsColour Photograph - Yellow Robin perched above nest. Bryant West Albumlocal history, photographs, national history, birds, coloured photograph, yellow robin, birds nests

Robert Anderson and wife migrated to Australia in 1856 and moved to Phillip Island about 1870 - 71. His descendants are tabulated with some brief history of them. On one Family Tree it has that Robert Coxon Anderson married Margaret Sharpe in 1855 then Bessy Flemming after Margaret died. In another Family Tree the 2nd wife is noted as Annie Grant marrying Robert in 1891. The above Family Tree has been changed to Annie Grant.The Anderson' Family Treelocal history, documents, family history, family descendants from robert anderson, phillip island, hand printed in ink on white paper, mrs emma anderson jacobs, anderson family tree

Migrated to Australia with husband Robert in 1856 from Scotland. Settled in Adelaide, Melbourne then Phillip Island. Died in 1888.Portrait Photograph of Margaret Anderson nee Sharp.Cameo Head and Bust. Lace type cloche hat with wide ribbon tying under chin. White lace collar on dark velvet dress with buttons up front.Stewart & Co. Melbournelocal history, photography, photographs, slides, film, first mrs margaret (sharp) anderson, sepia photograph, mrs emma anderson jacobs, phillip island

Migrated to Australia with husband Robert in 1856 from Scotland. Settled in Adelaide, Melbourne and Phillip Island. Died in 1888.Enlarge reproduction of Cameo Head and Bust Photograph. Lace and Feather hat with wide ribbon tie under chin.local history, photography, photographs, slides, film, illustrations, charcoal, first mrs margaret (sharp) anderson, phillip island, charcoal drawing on white paper, mrs emma anderson jacobs

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 collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975HMAS Australia in Western Port, viewed from Main Street, Cowes. (note tree guards around infant cypresses).local history, military history, navy, naval vessels, cowes, phillip island, black & white postcard, hmas australia, western port, cypresses

Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975Postcard of Koala clinging to branch."Australian Native Bear" No. 15local history, documents, postcards, native animal, koala, phillip island, sepia postcard, bernard grayden

Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975Postcard (re-touched) of Koala and young"Australian Native Bear"local history, documents, postcards, native animal, koalas, phillip island, sepia postcard, bernard grayden

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

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 The race in this photograph was the Australian Junior Tourist Trophy race over 75 miles/12 laps. The winner, Cec Weatherby received 20 pounds prize money and a sash. The race was run concurrectly with the Lightweight race, which was common back then. Peter Shannon's brother has the actual bike that came 3rd in that 1935 Lightweight race.Photograph of C. Weatherby leading other Motor Cyclists rounding "Tin Pot Corner" in a Motor Cycle Race in 1935. Corrections to the above given by Peter Shannon 2/11/2018. No. 11 was Don Bain actually leading the group, who came 3rd, No. 64 was Cec Weatherby who won the race and No. 25 was Ron Walters who came 4th. The Flyer was also given to us by Peter Shannon.local history, photography, motor cycle race, black & white photograph, sport, motor cycle racing, "tin pot corner", c weatherby, john jenner, bryant west

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 an aeroplane and the first aerial bread delivery in Australia at Rhylston Park, Cowes, Phillip Island about 1920local history, photography, aeroplane, bread delivery, black & white photograph, air transport, john jenner, bryant west

Noel Withers recounts his background in England, emigrating to Australia and settling in Greensborough. He discusses the development of his interest in the Greensborough cemetery and local history. A told to June Hall 2011.A primary source account of Noel's background and interest in local history. 3 typed pages. noel withers, greensborough historical society, june hall, greensborough cemetery