Mr Robb purchased the General Store in about 1904. Photo in 1905. They owned the store until 1924. Names of people written on back. See photo.Two sepia photographs of Robb Bros Cowes General Store. Photograph 251-01 show Alex Moncrieff Robb sitting reading the newspaper on the side verandah of the General Store, Cowes. Photograph 251-02 shows people outside the front of the General Store., 1905. Horse and cart to the left of the photograph.Alex Moncrieff Robb. Side verandah at Store, Cowes.robb bros general store cowes, alex moncrieff robb, cowes general store phillip island, mary karney, jim pearce, harmon west, phil west, harry walton, david henry robb

Black and white photograph. Jesrsey cow standing in the Bull Paddock.On reverse, "Victoria Princess Betty 1939," and, "Photography by W.R. Garrett Phone Hawthorn 3685 No. 4173."cow, victoria princess betty, 1939, w.r. garrett, jersey cow, bull paddock, butter fat

Donated by Ella Chalmers (née Fry) (1926).George Hudson holding a cow with its calf outside the Dairy. On reverse, "Victoria Free Martin and calf. (Friesian pure bred) also Mr. G. Hudson B.S.H. 1926 E. Chalmers 29 Macleod Pde. Macleod."george hudson, cow, calf, dairy, ella chalmers (née fry), victoria free martin, friesian pure bred

One of a group of photographs from the Bryant West Collection donated by Mary Karney.Coloured postcard of the end of the Cowes Pier looking towards the mainland. Small boat on the pier.Scene at Cowes. Greetings on back to Miss Robb from Bert and Kenneth West.cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty phillip island, bryant west collection, mary karney

One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. Picture taken before the Golden Cypresses were planted in 1912. Two Coloured postcards showing a Chicory Kiln, West's General Store & Bakery and three houses on the west side of Thompson Avenue, the main street in Cowes. Westernport in the background. 2nd postcard Registration No. 191-02"Main Street, Cowes."thompson avenue, cowes phillip island, main street cowes phillip island, west's general store, cowes phillip island, shire of phillip island

Three people standing outside early dwelling. Horse, cow and dog in photo.Photograph of group of 3 people in front of farmhouse? with a horse, dog and cow. Very tall Chimney.group photograph, early dwelling

The house was built with bricks made by Robert Anderson, a Scottish engineer who had a Hoffman Brick Kiln on the corner of McHaffie Drive and Church Street, Cowes.Brick house in Walpole Street, Cowes made of local Anderson bricks.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island

One of 15 sheets with copies of photographs taken of Phillip Island from the Shirley Jones Collection. Photograph A - Cowes and the Pier Photograph B - Cowes Pier Photograph C - Westernport from Rhyll looking towards French Island Photograph D - Back Beach Phillip Island and The Nobbies Photograph E - Back Beach Phillip Island with Cape Woolamai Photograph F - McCaffey's Reef Phillip Island Photograph G - Wreck of The Speke 1905 Photograph H - The Nobbies Phillip IslandCowes + Pier Cowes Pier Phillip Island Westernport from Thyl looking at French Island in middle distance. Back Beach Phillip Island The Nobbies Back Beach Phillip Island with Cape Woolamai Scene McCaffey's Reef Cowes Wreck of The Speke The Nobbies Cowes cowes pier phillip island, westernport, the nobbies phillip island, back beach phillip island, view cape woolamai, mccaffey's reef phillip island, mchaffies reef cowes, wreck of the speke

The negative came from Record Book, Stock Breeding Record [Cows] (B91.453) and is stored with photographs catalogued as B91.71.Black and white photograph. Rear view of Jersey cow held by a man standing in a paddock. On reverse, "Victoria Fire Flame. Height 4ft 1in Length 6ft 3in."cows, stock breeding record, victoria fire flame, jersey cow, stockman, cow uddder, butter fat

Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975Postcard of track known as Lover's Walk through trees along foreshore at Cowes, Phillip Island."The Lover's Walk, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria". The Rose Series. P 3403local history, documents, postcards, walking track, cowes, phillip island, sepia postcard, lover's walk cowes, bernard grayden

One of a collection of 8 photographs donated by Bob Notley of San RemoBlack & White postcard of the Isle of Wight Hotel in Cowes Phillip IslandOn front: Hislop Series No. 3. Isle of wight Hotel, Cowes. On back: A Real Photograph Produced in Australia.isle of wight hotel, isle of wight hotel phillip island, isle of wight hotel - cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, hotels, bob notley

Donated by Stan McFee from the Keith McIlwraith Collection.Black & White postcard showing an aerial view of Cowes Town Centre, beach and pier."The Rose Series P. 1022" "Aerial view of Cowes, Phillip Island." "Airspy Photo".cowes phillip island, cowes foreshore and pier, phillip island, stan mcfee, keith mcilwraith collection

Tourist postcardSmall black & white photo of the Isle of Wight Hotel and War Memorial, CowesMurray Views No. 23 War Memorial & Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes, Phillip Island, Vic.the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, photographs, war memorial cowes phillip island, postcards

Tourist postcardSmall black & white photo of the Cowes Pier, two small yachts and views of main beach, jetty shed, band rotunda and Isle of Wight Hotel.View from the pier, Cowes, Phillip Islandcowes pier phillip island, isle of wight hotel, cowes jetty, cowes jetty shed, band rotunda, cowes

One of four photographs/postcards donated by Norah Johnson given to her by tourists over the years. (Norah created "The Zoo" in Thompson Avenue, Cowes) Black & White postcard of the Isle of Wight Hotel . Cenotaph and flag in the foreground.Isle of Wight Hotel Cowes.the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, hotels, cenotaph cowes phillip island, norah johnson

One of 15 A3 sheets of copies of postcards on each page. Shirley Jones Collection.Copies of Postcards: Left side from top to bottom: 1 & 2. Main Street, Cowes. 3. Rural scene nears Cowes. 4. View of Newhaven from San Remo. Right side from top to bottom: 1. Three men sitting on the Cowes Pier - Baths in the background. 2. Coastal scene at Cape Woolamai. 3. Newhaven Pier. 4. Granite Quarry at Cape Woolamai. Left side from top to bottom: 1. "Main St Cowes". 2. "Main St Cowes". 3. "Scene Near Cowes". 4. "Newhaven from San Remo Phillip Island". Right side from top to bottom: 1. "Phillip Island from Cowes Pier". 2. "Phillip Island - Cape Woollami - Home of Mutton Bird". 3. "Phillip Island - Newhaven San Remo in distance". 4. Phillip Island - Granite Quarry Cape Woolamai".main street cowes phillip island, rural scene phillip island, views newhaven, cowes pier phillip island, coastline cape woolamai, granite quarry cape woolamai, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury

The students from Bulla Primary School visited a local farm to experience some aspects of farm life. In this photograph a little boy is finding out that 'milk comes from a cow' and not from the supermarket, as he watches the lady milk the cow that has been leg-roped in its bail. The purpose of this school excursion was two introduce the children to aspects of farm life.A non-digital photograph of a small boy watching a lady milk a cow that has been tethered in an open yard.farms, dairy cows, bulla primary school, school excursions

One of a collection of 11 photographs/postcards donated by Meg Davis and Nancy McHaffie from the estate of Brenda Higgins, grand-daughter of JD & Georgianna McHaffie.Black & White Postcard of a Beach Hut in the corner of the beach on the eastern side of the Cowes Pier, Phillip Island.The Rose Series P 673. Near the Pier, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria.fisherman's beach hut, cowes beach phillip island, cowes foreshore - cowes pier - phillip island, meg davis, nancy mchaffie, brenda higgins

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984View of Lovers Walk, Cowes Phillip Island. Black & White Post Card, Rose Series P654The Rose Series P.654. The Lovers' Walk, Cowes Phillip Island Vic.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, lovers walk, cowes, phillip island, black & white photograph

Cowes Public Hall was formerly the Cowes Mechanics’ Institute and Free Library, established in 1882. Photographer was Oxford Photos, Russell Street, Melbourne.HistoricalLarge, black & white photo of a large crowd of adults and children, some in fancy dress and wearing masks, in a wooden hall.Fancy Dress Ball. Reopening of the Library Hall, Cowes, Vic. 1925fancy dress, cowes library, lifestyle, cowes hall

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Sepia photograph of Lord & Lady Stradbroke & family standing on Cowes pier with a group of people. Duplicate photo of Cat. No. 128-11On Back: "Lord & Lady Stradbroke Cowes Pier". Signed JHS.cowes jetty, phillip island, lord & lady stradbroke, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

Note by T.H. Kneen 19.11.1991, "Gentleman in charge of Victoria Flirt is Mr. A.W. Jessep, Principal, Burnley School of Primary Agriculture & Horticulture."2 copies black and white photograph. Rear view of Jersey cow with man standing beside her in the Bull Paddock. Another cow in the background. On reverse, "Vic Flirt 1939," and, "Photography by W.R. Garrett Phone Hawthorn 3685 No. 4177."cow, victoria flirt, w.r. garrett, a.w. jessep, principal, burnley school of primary agriculture & horticulture.", jersey cow, bull paddock, butter fat, cow udder

Photograph taken by Jessie "Girlie" Smith of San Remo who owned the Penguin Cafe in Thompson Avenue, Cowes.Photograph of scen during fire at Isle of Wight Hotel. Walls still standing, roof on fire.Isle of Wight, Cowes. Post Cardphillip island, isle of wight hotel fire, jessie smith

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph of Lord & Lady Stradbroke and family standing on the Cowes pier with a group of peopleOn Back: "Lord & Lady Stradbroke & family Cowes pier" signed J H Smithlord & lady stradbroke, cowes jetty, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneySepia photograph copy of a postcard. Beach Road, Cowes with fences and trees lining the road."Along Beach Road, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria." "Real Photo Series M 1258"beach road, cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, mary karney

Part of a collection of photographs out of an old photo album with multiple photos on each page. Donated by Margaret Webster. Margaret's parents were Sir Charles & Lady McGrath who lived near the RSL in Ventnor Road, Cowes.286-18 - Sepia photograph of The Tea Room at Shelly Beach, Phillip Island or San Remo?. Two men, a lady and dog beside two cars. One car has a woman inside. 286-19 - Sepia photograph of a group of 13 people in coastal scrub land at Shelly Beach. 286-20 - Sepia photograph of a group of 13 people in coastal scrub land at Shelly Beach. 286-21 - Sepia photograph of a group of people having a picnic in front of the San Remo Hotel. 286-22 - Sepia photograph of 3 people at The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 286-23 - Sepia photograph of rough seas at The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 286-24 - Sepia photograph of a man with a young penguin possibly at Slummerlands Phillip Island. 286-25 - Sepia photograph of breakers at The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 286-26 - Sepia photograph of The Continental Guesthouse with guests on the verandah. 286-27 - Sepia photograph of an unmade road with scrub vegetation on the sides. 286-28 - Sepia photograph of Cowes foreshore with the Jetty in the background. 286-29 - Sepia photograph of the Cowes Jetty with people arriving off a ferry. 286-30 - Sepia photograph of Cowes foreshore with the Jetty in the background and a ferry.286-18 - "The Teahouse - Shelly Beach" 286-19 - "A Confidential Chat - Shelly Beach" 286-20 - "The Wanders - San Remo" 286-21 - "Lunch at San Remo" 286-22 - "The Nobbies - P.I." 286-23 - "Rough Seas - The Nobbies" 286-24 - "A Young Penguin" 286-25 - "Breakers - The Nobbies" 286-26 - "The Contin - Cowes" 286-27 - "The Road to the Back Beach" 286-28, 29 & 30 - "Beach and Jetty at Cowes"the nobbies phillip island, young penguins, wildlife - penguins, tea house behind shelly beach, shelly beach, san remo hotel, the continental guesthouse, the continental hotel, cowes jetty, margaret webster

Four photograph enlargements from John Jansson's collection. Farm work on three properties: Underdown's farm, Rhyll; Harbison's - wool being carted for shipment to Melbourne by Ketch from Cowes Jetty; McIlwraith's farm harvesting hay at their property called "Heath Hill" at Rhyll.Four enlargements of original photographs and postcards mounted on cardboard for display purposes. 292-01 Norm Smith with a four horse team preparing ground for Chicory. 292-02. Wool Team on road to Cowes 292-03. Horse and dray loaded with stacks of hay - workers in background at McIlwraith's farm "Heath Hill", Rhyll 292-04. Horse and dray with family including ladies and children.292-02. Many Happy Returns. Good Luck. Phillip island - Wool Team on road to Cowes. 292-03. Harvest time on Phillip Island. Victoria underdown, harbison, mcilwraith, heath hill, chicory farming, wool carting, john jansson

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View taken looking towards Cowes along a tree lined walkway known as "Lovers Walk"The Rose Series P3403. The Lovers Walk, Cowes, Phillip Island, Victoria.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white postcard copy, lovers walk, cowes, phillip island