One of a collection of photographs donated by Nancy McHaffie. Noel Wemyss McHaffie grandson of first permanent Europena settler of Phillip Island (John David McHaffie). Enlisted WW1 as sapper in Signals Corps (service number 19350) and embarked from Sydney in ship HMAT Kyarra A55 bound for Egypt on 3 September 1917. 1st cousin to Rankine McHaffie.Black & White photograph of Noel McHaffie, son of David James McHaffieOn back: Noel McHaffie Son of David James McHaffie.noel mchaffie, mchaffie family, n mchaffie

One of a collection of photographs donated by Shirley Peterson.Colour postcard of farmland in foreground looking across Westernport from Rhyll. French Island in the distance. Man standing on fence beside gate."Westernport from Rhyll, looking North, French Island in Middle Distance." "Robb Bros. Cowes" On back a letter from M Evans of Ventnor to ?? in Ascot Vale.rhyll farmland phillip island, westernport bay, phillip island, shirley peterson

One of a collection of photographs donated by Shirley PetersonColour postcard of the Kilcunda coastline, near San Remo"Kilcunda, new San Remo" On back: "Victorian Railways Tourist Series" For particulars as to Fares, Times, etc., consult "Picturesque Victoria" Current Time Table, Inquiry Office, Melbourne, or Local Station-master"kilcunda victoria, coastline, shirley peterson

One of a collection of photographs donated by Shirley PetersonColour postcard of The Nobbies with rocky outcrops in the foreground."The Nobbies, Cowes". On Back: Seasons greetings to Mary and Queen from all at Fernside Cowes. Signed "Lock"??the nobbies, phillip island coastline, phillip island, shirley peterson

One of two photographs donated by Charles GraydenBlack & White photograph copy of Public Transport. People in and around the "bus".On back: Charles Grayden's first effort with public transport Summer '25 - '26.local transport phillip island, public transport phillip island

One of two photographs donated by Charles & Bernard GraydenBlack & White photograph of the Phillip Island to Dandenong Tourist Bus with people starting to board.On back: Bernard Graham Deaken's Pi - Dandenong Bus Service"phillip island tourist bus, tourist transport phillip island, charley grayden, bernard grayden

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs Champion.Coloured photograph of Charmandene Cottage."Thanks for the Memories. Melva, Bobby & Family. Charmandene Cottage, 27 - 31 Osbourne Avenue, Cowes, 3922 Phillip Island. Phone (059) 521 386" On back: "Melva Smith"charmandene cowes phillip island, charmandene cottage, cowes phillip island, melva smith, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Charmandene being transported from Lovers' Walk area to 29 Osborne Avenue, Cowes.On Back: "On the way to 29 Osborne Avenue"charmandene cottage cowes phillip island, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of buildings ready to be linked up - Charmandene now at 29 Osborne Avenue, Cowes.On back: On site ready for the link up"charmandene cottage cowes phillip island, charmandene cottage, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Charmandene west and rear partly demolished in preparation for move.On back: "West and rear of "Charmendene" partly demolished in preparation to move on 20/09/1988"charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Charmandene being prepared for move to 29 Osborne Avenue on 20/9/1988On back: "Verandah to be removed then ready for blocks to place on low-loader to take to new site at 29 Osborne Av. Cowes." "Charmandedn" Cowes. taken by Bruce Champion 7/9/1988. charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Charmandene Cowes before eventual move to 29 Osborne Avenue, Cowes on 20/9/1988On back: "Rear & West side of Charmandene Cowes. Taken from court looking across corner of property owned by Don & Dorothy Blackie. New shrubs and trees planted by them after sewerage construction finished. Manhole near wooden fencing. June 1984.charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph of Sitting Room at Charmandene with fire aglow. Ornaments on Mantel piece and lovely chair beside fireplace.On back: Sitting room fire place "Charmandene" Cowes. July 1984.charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 9 photographs donated by Mrs ChampionColour photograph View of Charmandene from the west taken in the Court. June 1984.On back: View of "Charmandene" from the west taken in the Court. June 1984.charmandene cottage, charmandene cowes phillip island, cowes phillip island, phillip island, mrs champion

One of 6 photographs donated by Z. CoxBlack & White photograph of the S.S.Plover Ferry.On Back: S. S. Plover 1925ferries, ss plover, phillip island, z cox

One of 6 photographs donated by Z. CoxBlack & White photograph of a group of people in front of the Cowes Shire Hall and Library. Two men in uniform and two men with clerical collars.On back: Cowes Shire Hallcowes shire hall, cowes library, phillip island, z cox

One of 6 photographs donated by Z Cox.Black & White photograph of the Cowes Pier looking towards Cowes. Many people on the pier.On back: Pier Cowes 1925.cowes pier, cowes jetty, phillip island, z cox

One of 6 photographs donated by Z CoxBlack & White photograph of Erehwon Guest House, Cowes, Phillip Island.On back: Erehwon in the 1940'serehwon guest house cowes, guest houses cowes phillip island, cowes, phillip island, z cox

One of 6 photographs donated by Z. CoxBlack & White photograph of the Cowes - Stoney Point Ferry.On back: Old Ferry Stoney Point - Cowes 1940'sferries, cowes to stoney point ferry, phillip island, z cox

One of 6 photographs donated by Z. CoxBlack & White photograph of the West's Motor Service bus with Mr West standing in front of the bus.On back: Mr West 1940'swest's motor service, bus service cowes phillip island, transport cowes phillip island, phillip island, z cox

One of 6 photographs donated by M. Batty.Black & White photograph of the Pinnacles at Cape WoolamaiOn back: Pinnacles Cape Woolamaithe pinnacles, cape woolamai pinnacles, phillip island coastline, phillip island, m batty

One of 8 photographs donated by Joseph White.Black & White photograph of the Cowes Pier with masted vessel moored. On back: "The Beach & Pier, Cowes, Phillip Island.cowes pier, phillip island, cowes jetty, phillip island, joseph white

One of 3 photographs donated by Norma SmithBlack & White photograph of the Opening of the Rhyll Cairn by Lord Stradbroke. Willaim Thomas McFee on the left.On back: Lord Stradbroke.lord stradbroke, rhyll cairn, william mcfee, phillip island, norma smith

One of 3 photographs donated by Norma SmithBlack & White photograph of the Opening of the Rhyll Cairn by Lord Stradbroke. On the left of the photograph is William McFee. Gentleman on the right name unknown.On back: Lord Stradbroke William McFeerhyll cairn, lord stradbroke, william mcfee, phillip island, norma smith

One of 3 photographs donated by Norma SmithBlack & White photograph of Lord Stradbroke at the Rhyll Cairn OpeningOn back: Lord Stradbroke.lord stradbroke, rhyll cairn, phillip island, norma smith

One of 4 photographs donated by Norma Smith. On back of postcard is an order sent to Mrs Smith of Rhyll from Mrs Eva Richardson of Bay View Cowes, for eating apples and pears. Black & White postcard of Bay View Guesthouse."Bay View Cowes, Phillip Island"bay view cowes phillip island, bayview guesthouse cowes, mrs richardson, mrs smith, norma smith

One of 5 photographs donated by Lyn Chambers & Frank Dominick - Wonthaggi Historical SocietyBlack & White photograph of the "Alvina" aground at Stanley TasmaniaOn back: "Alvina" aground at Stanley (Tas). 1951 or 1952. Later re-floated and taken to Burnie, Tasmania. One of the boys in this photo is Chris Milburn, who lives on Phillip Island.ss alvina, ferries, stanley tasmania, lyn chambers, frank dominick

One of 5 photographs donated by Lyn Chambers & Frank Dominick - Wonthaggi Historical SocietyBlack & White photograph of the Alvina run aground at Stanley Tasmania. On back: "Alvina" "Run aground" at Stanley, (Tas.) 1951 or 1952. Later re-floated and taken to Burnie, Tasmaniass alvina, stanley tasmania, ferries, lyn chambers, frank dominick

One of 5 photographs donated by Lyn Chambers & Frank Dominick - Wonthaggi Historical Society The following information was sent by a reader of VC for which we are very thankful. The golf course in San Remo was opened in 1922 and was on the land adjacent to Ocean Grove where Griffiths point lodge and Davis Point road now stand. One hole was placed on the flat land on the beach. There were red flags and the cows used to eat them. Black & White photograph of a group of people with their golf clubs. Noted on back of photo "San Remo Golf Links". A question mark re location as it seems too flat. Maybe it was in Cowes?? This has now been updated - see below under "Historical Information" 4/9/2016On back: San Remo Golf Links early 1920'sgolf links san remo, lyn chambers

One of 5 photographs donated by Lyn Chambers & Frank Dominick - Wonthaggi Historical Society.Black & White photograph of the SS Alvina run aground at Stanley Tasmania.On back: "Alvina" "Aground" at Stanley, (Tas). 1952 or 1952. Later re-floated and taken to Burnie, Tas.ss alvina, stanley tasmania, ferries, lyn chambers, frank dominick