Signed copy; Donated by C. McFee.natural history, victoria, phillip island, geology, nature, effect of human beings, conservation, natural resources

Jakeb Anhyu was the artist in residence. Lorna Collins and Eileen Maiden were both McFees.Contains interviews with several local identitiesDVD Runs for approx. 10 mins. Filmed as part of the Bass Coast Shire Council ‘Artists in residence’ Program. Features several local identities and historical buildings discussing local history.A Brief History of Rhyll by Jakeb Anhyumcfee family, lorna collins, eileen maiden, john jansson, rhyll post office, frank jansson, jim mcfee, chicory kiln, piadhs museum, dvd, rhyll history, marine history rhyll, mangroves at rhyll

51 Digital photographs taken at the opening of the Inverloch Historical Society Exhibition in June 2017. The opening was at 2pm on Saturday 2nd of June 2017. Location: Inverloch Community Hub. Speakers: Introduction & conclusion: Graham Paterson (Secretary) Master of Ceremonies: Pamela Rothfield (Bass Coast Shire Council Mayor) Speaker: Eulalie Brewster (Patron) Speaker: John Hutchinson (President) Exhibition launch by: Brian Paynter (Member of Victorian Parliament - Member for Bass) Also in attendance Jullian Brown (Bass Coast Shire Councillor for Bunurong Ward)

Cr J Gall was a councilor on the Borough of Wonthaggi Council. The Borough included Cape Paterson, where Cr Gall saw 5 little penguins on the beach. He described them as looking for somewhere to nest – that is, to dig burrows in the coast adjoining the Cape Paterson sandy beach. At that stage, the Wonthaggi state coal mine had been closed for 4 years and Wonthaggi had more emphasis on attracting different industries. There was little interest in flora and fauna of the area at that stage. Cr Gall’s unusual sighting of the Little Penguins possibly nesting at Cape Paterson attracted derision from the other councillors, and also a sarcastic Editor's Note from the newspaper's editor - none of which was not surprising for that era. The Borough of Wonthaggi was later amalgamated with the shires of Phillip Island and Bass, plus other areas of a couple of others local shires in 1994 to form Bass Coast Shire Council, which quickly moved to a heavy emphasis on flora, fauna and the tourism industry related to the environment generally.The article clearly demonstrates the disinterested if not dismissive attitude of the Borough of Wonthaggi councillors and the local newspaper editor at the time towards observations of flora and fauna. However, the article is also an interesting record of 5 Little Penguins being sighted at a beach where they were not known to have previously been seen.Photocopy of Single column newspaper article, black print on white paper. Article has curved line border design on top, sides. Cut off in copy at bottom edge. Five paragraphs in main article, and 1 paragraph at bottom marked: Editor's noteSEN 13 - 7 - 72 (South Gippsland Sentinel Times newspaper, 13th July, 1972)little penguins, fairy penguins, eudyptula minor, penguin behaviour, borough of wonthaggi, cr j gall

The chairs together with a large table originally were used by the Phillip Island Council for monthly shire meetings in the old shire hall in Thompson Avenue. When the new offices opened on the corner of Church Street & Thompson Avenue in 1978 modern furniture was installed. They were then donated to the Historical Society. Article and photo of Bev Forrest, Cherry McFee & Elaine Alexander sitting on the newly reupholstered antique chairs in the museum. museum chairs and table, chairs restoration, cherry mcfee, bev forrest, elaine alexander, phillip island & san remo advertiser, shire of phillip island

Article from a collection of newspaper cuttings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about the proposed re-appointment of the Wonthaggi Sentinel as the official paper for the Shire of Phillip Island opposed because of lack of attendance at council meetings. phillip island, shire of phillip island, wonthaggi sentinel

Newspaper clipping 14/11/1968. Article calling for tenders for stone, fuel and concrete kerbing for Phillip Island Shire Council.Article calling for tenders for stone, fuel and concrete kerbing for Phillip Island Shire Council.phillip island, phillip island shire council, tender for kerbing

Newspaper clipping 1968Article on advice from shire solicitors about legal action by Council of Phillip Islandphillip island, phillip island shire council

Newspaper clippings 1968Article reporting a threat by Cr Kevin Shaw to resign from Phillip Island Shire Council because of obstruction to his ideas.phillip island, phillip island shire council, cr kevin shaw

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about a move to divide the Shire of Phillip Island into Ridings.phillip island, phillip island shire council, ridings for phillip island

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about the Shire of Phillip Island's councillors rejecting a notice of motion for the extension of the brick area in Cowes.phillip island, phillip island shire council, brick area for cowes

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about Cr Kevin Shaw's proposed resignation from the Shire Council due to constant opposition of his proposals.phillip island, phillip island shire council, cr kevin shaw

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Article about the filthy state the Teenage Club of Cowes left the Shire Hall in and the Shire of Phillip Island Council has placed them on probation.phillip island, cowes, cowes teenage club

Article from a collection of newspaper clippings from October 1968 to July 1971Report of a letter by Mrs R Osborne to Phillip Island Shire Council criticising the actions of the Penguin committee and the concrete ramps they had built.phillip island, penguin parade, mrs r osborne, phillip island shire council

The Sea Baths at Cowes were built about 1893. They were erected by the Shire Council and administered by that body. Mixed bathing was not allowed. A Red flag at certain hours gave the "all clear" signal for ladies.Looking down on Sea Baths through foreshore treelocal history, photographs, sea baths, cowes, sepia photograph, mary karney

Shire Hall in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Built early 1930's. Demolished 1984/1985. The Shire Hall was also used as a Picture Theatre and Ballroom catering for 200 persons. On the right hand side was the Library which later was moved downstairs. The Council Chambers were on the third floor.Shire Hall in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Box like building with windows overlooking the street. Note entrance at the middle of the building - also the Notice Board on the right advertising the forth coming films. The building was on three levels. Note Balcony above front door in the middle of the building.local history, photographs, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, cowes shire hall

Report that President of Phillip Island Shire had been invited to nominate for Legislative Council on behalf of the V.A.P. but had deferred a decision because he was booked to go to India and believed there would be insufficient time to campaign successfully.President of Phillip Island Shire invited to nominate for Legislative Council.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island shire president, black & white newspaper clipping, phillip island shire president cr w dawson davie

Article on RACV support for a bridge between Phillip Island and San Remo. Also a public meeting at Cowes urged local Shire Council to bring the question before the Minister for Public Works.Article on RACV support for a bridge joining Phillip Island to San Remo.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, racv, black & white newspaper clipping, bridge phillip island & san remo

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 head and shoulders of A K T Sambell, founder and first President Phillip Island Shire Council.local history, photographs, a k t sambell, black & white photograph, shire presidents, phillip island, john jenner, bryant west