Part of a collection from Jessie Smith showing an early Tea Rooms, 1920.The Tea Rooms West Cowes - 1920. Bungalow with lady and gent at doorway and footbridge at centre right foreground. Trees at right top. This is the current Cowes Foreshore Tourist Park. 2020local history, photographs, tea rooms, west cowes, phillip island, black & white photograph, seaside end of council camp, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee, camping

One of a group of Historical photographs purchased from Photo First Shop in Thompson Avenue, Cowes when it closed in June, 2014.Large Black & White photograph of Cowes West Beach, Mussell Rocks and the Sea Baths.Cowes Beachcowes west beach phillip island, mussell rocks cowes phillip island, cowes sea baths, photo first phillip island

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee. This is the current Cowes Foreshore Tourist Park 2020Black & White photograph of a Shelter Shed at the Council Camp Beach. A figure of a person standing behind a fence and another person between the two buildings. Trees in the background. Footbridge and garden in the foreground.On back: "Shelter Shed at Council Camp beach - Mr. McKenzie owned it."council camp beach, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee, camping, cowes west

This land was owned by the McRae family, whose wife was a Justice. Hence the street names of McRae and Justice. The weatherboard family home [ originally a guest house called Glen Isle] was at the end of the current Justice Road. The estate was created in the mid 1960s. The house was put on skids and dragged by two tractors and a bulldozer to 364 Church Street while the family home was built at 368 Church Street, Cowes.[ Source Sandra Rocotas, nee McCrae. Facebook Community Noticeboard 5/2/2023. Permission given to use information and photos ] Estate was sold by Rogan Real Estate.HistoricalColoured A4 brochure describing the McRae Beach Estate, including plan of streets and location on Island, photos and description of the Island. Sold by Rogan Real Estate.Cowes McRae Beach Estate - Right in the heart of things .Phillip Island - The Loveliest Isle on Earthhousing, justice family, mcrae family, cowes west, rogan real estate cowes phillip island, glen isla

Typical tourist souvenir and photographs of the 1950s. Collected by Lillian Atkinson on holiday in 1959.HistoricalPicture postcard set. 10 black & white postcards of Island attractions on fold out sheet in attached envelope. Contains a brief explanation of tourist attractions on Phillip Island. Produced by Rose Stereograph Co., Armadale, Victoria. Several postcards have writing in blue pen under them. Cowes Jan. 1959postcards, lillian atkinson, phillip island car racing, motor car racing, cowes west beach

Part of a collection of Rose & Valentine Postcards. Copied by John Jansson 1984View of Main Street, Cowes. Wests General Store on left. Chicory Kiln in background. Approx. 1890.Main Street, Coweslocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, view cowes, phillip island, black & white postcard - copy, thompson ave cowes, wests general store, chicory kilns

The area near Mussell Rocks was once a public baths and was named Bayview Beach, after the nearby Bayview Guesthouse.Small black and white postcard of Cowes west beach near Mussell Rocks, showing the remains of the public baths.Murray Views. No 10 Bayview Beach, Cowes, Vic postcards, cowes, mussell rocks cowes phillip island, swimming baths, 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 part of Cowes looking west.local history, photography, photographs, cowes, phillip island, 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 Cowes Sea Baths Beach west of Cowes Jetty - 1900local history, photography, photographs, coastline, cowes, sea baths, phillip island, john jenner, bryant west

January 1869 at the first land sale in Cowes, John West bought Lot 1 for £45 . In the 1870's he built the first Chicory Kiln on Phillip Island. With his brother, Solomon, he started the General Store next to the Chicory Kiln in Thompson Avenue. Over the years the original building was extended and altered.Photograph of remains of West's store, Cowes. Timber building with corrugated roofing. Old iron water tank in front of building.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, sepia photograph, john cook, phillip island, west's general store

The Cowes Power station was in Cowes west, corner of Chapel Street and Osborne Avenue. James Norman Day was in charge c. 1935.HistoricalPhotocopy of letter from Mr & Mrs Ronald Day, Mermaid Beach, Queensland, sent to the Electrical Engineer, Cowes Council, 1995. and reply to sender. Also copy of photo of equipment in power station.Mr and Mrs Ronald Ernest Daypower station, electricity, james norman day

Part of a collection of Rose & Valentine Series of Postcards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard of Main Street, Cowes showing Wests General Store, Cowes with locals in front of shop.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, view cowes, phillip island, black & white postcard - copied, thompson ave cowes, wests general store

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 etching depicting the Cowes Jetty and the Isle of Wight Hotel 1880.local history, photography, photographs, jetties, phillip island, isle of wight hotel, john jenner, bryant west, cowes jetty

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 etching depicting the Cowes Jetty, Jetty Shed, Chicory Kiln in Thompson Avenue. Inset illustration of Francis Bauer, first licensee of Isle of Wight Hotel.local history, photography, photographs, cowes foreshore, phillip island, jetties, isle of wight, thompson avenue cowes, chicory kiln, john jenner, bryant west, cowes jetty shed

Students were from Cowes State School. One of those students was Helen Forrest who believes it was in 1948. 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 stranded whale at Cat Bay with school children examining it. local history, photography, stranded whale, black & white photograph, wild life, whales, coastline, cat bay, john jenner, bryant west, cowes primary school

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph along west side Cowes Jetty showing "Genista" departing.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, ferries, ferry "genista" - cowes jetty, black & white photograph, genista, cowes jetty, 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 the ferry, "Genista" from a point astern and steaming west towards Cowes Jettylocal history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, ferries, ferry "genista", black & white photograph, shipping, genista, john jenner, bryant west

This article by journalist Bill Hitchings describes the state of the land market and cost of transporting building materials, Phillip Island, late 1960s. At that stage a number of outlying residential estates had been created, especially on Phillip Island South Coast and at Cowes West. While blocks of land on the outlier estates were very cheap and poorly serviced, the Cowes blocks were selling at $3000 per residential block. Hitchings quotes the owner of the Hollydene motel, Reg Orr, as saying that when the new bridge opens shortly he did not expect it to create a rush of visitors or residents.Bill Hitching was a well-known Melbourne journalist. This article gives an idea of land values on Phillip Island in the late 1960s, the fact that business owners were prepared to upgrade and expand their businesses to cater for extra potential demand on accommodation, and the strong identification of Phillip Island with the Phillip Island Penguin Parade in the minds of the general public in Melbourne. The significance of the new Phillip Island bridge to Phillip Islanders and visitors, and the cost of the bridge, are also outlined. Reg Orr was highly active in the business community of that era on Phillip Island. The Hollydene motel was a well-known Phillip Island accommodation venue.T-shaped article cutting with large image at top of article, dark due to poor photcopy. Double collumn text under photo clearly readable. Black and white.Sun/29/8/6 (?) Probably: Melbourne Sun newspaper, 29 August, 1969phillip island, phillip island tourism, development, hollydene motel, reg orr, phillip island penguin parade, land values, phillip island first bridge, phillip island 2nd bridge, transportation costs

One of 17 photographs donated by Olive BlameyBlack & White photograph of J & S West Cowes General Store and Post Office. Men, women and children outside with bullock team on far right.j & s west general store cowes, cowes phillip island

Photograph from the Bryant West Collection. Copied by Jack Jenner 1968. West General Store was in Thompson Ave, on west side between Chapel Street and The Esplanade. Closer to The Esplanade. Sepia photograph of J & S West Cowes General Store & sheds in Thompson Avenue. Group of people in front and bullock dray. Possibly West family, employees and public. As above with the names.cowes general store phillip island, mary karney, bryant west collection

Original photograph was copied and enlarged for museum display.Black & White enlargement of a photograph of the J & S West Cowes General Store in Thompson Avenue Cowes. People standing on verandah in front of the store. Bullock team right front of picture. The original photograph is catalogue/registration no. 154-10.j & s west general store cowes phillip island, cowes general store phillip island

A selection of photographs sold to tourists. A selection of hand coloured photographs of Phillip Island. Following description as on the photographs. 344-01: Pyramid Rock, Phillip Island. No. 5. 344-02: Penguin Beach, Summerlands, Phillip Island No. 3. 344-03: The 'Killara' at the pier, Cowes. No. 10 (shows Cowes Pier with shed and Killara Ferry.) 344-04: Boat arriving at Cowes. No. 9. (shows the Killara near the pier full of people.) 344-05: The beach, Cowes No. 8. (beachgoers on the Cowes west beach enjoying the sun - many sitting under beach umbrellas.) 344-06: The Nobbies showing Seal Rocks, Phillip Island. No. 4. (Coastal scene at The Nobbies with Seal Rocks in the distance.) 344-07: Penguins, Phillip Island No. 11. (Penguins arriving on the beach at dusk after a day out fishing.) 344-08: Rocks at Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island. No. 7. 344-09: The Pier, Cowes. No. 1. (Photo taken from the end of the Cowes Pier looking towards Cowes Township. Jetty shed and Isle of Wight Hotel in the background.) 344-10: The Pier & War Memorial, Cowes. No. 12. (Taken looking from The Esplanade to the War Memorial and Cowes Pier. People and boats at the Pier.) 344-11: Seals at Phillip Island. No. 6. (Seals are on Seal Rocks out from The Nobbies.)As above.pyramid rock, summerland beach, the killara ferry, cowes pier phillip island, cowes beach phillip island, the nobbies, penguins, wildlife - penguins, cape woolamai phillip island, cowes war memorial, seals on seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - seals, cheryl burton

Seven of a collection of 12 photographs donated by Jill Palmer. Possibly part of series from local Photoshop.Seven small black & white photographs taken around Phillip Island. 357-01: Rocks at Cape Woolamai. 357-02: The Nobbies near the Blowhole. 357-03: Seals on Seal Rocks. 357-04: Main Cowes beach looking west towards Mussel Rocks. 357-05: Cowes Pier and the Killara Ferry. 357-06: Cowes Pier and the War Memorial taken from The Esplanade. 357-07: The Nobbies.357-01: Rocks at Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island. No. 7. 357-02: The Nobbies, Phillip Island. No. 4 357-03: Seals at Phillip island. No. 6. 357-04: The Beach, Cowes. No. 8. 357-05: The "Killara" at the Pier, Cowes. No. 10. 357-06: The Pier & War Memorial, Cowes. No. 12. 357-07: Cowes - Jan 1939.the nobbies phillip island, cowes beach phillip island, cape woolamai, seal rocks, wildlife - seals, war memorial cowes phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, the killara, jill palmer

The Album was compiled by Nancy McHaffie late 1990's, with the assistance of Edith Jeffery's, with her book "Garden of Memories" and extensive knowledge of Phillip Island. The Cemetery lies back from the road and is surrounded by Manna Gums, rare Peppermint Gums, Blackwoods and other native trees. In all 25 acres of land were set aside as Crown Land in the land settlement of 1868. There are 6.2 acres of wetlands near the cemetery entrance.466-23: Joseph Richardson came to Australia in 1837 from Liverpool, England. Sarah Arbuckle and her two sisters arrived in 1850. Sarah and Joseph were married when gold was discovered in Victoria. They went to the diggings and had some success. Joseph bought land on Phillip Island when it was open to freehold selection in 1868. The family moved to Phillip Island shortly afterwards, to a house they built on a hill west of Cowes. They called their home "Everton" after a Liverpool suburb. The house still stands in Church Street, known as "Tallawalla". 466-24: The McIlwraith family came from Melton, Victoria to Heath Hill, Rhyll in 1869. They played an important part in the early history of Phillip Island. James was a foundation member of the Trust, John and Alan played their part in the local scene. John was President and Alan Secretary of the Cemetery Trust for many years.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery

The Heytesbury Settlement Scheme in the area west of Colac and bordering the Otway Ranges. The Settlement was established in 1960 as a dairying area and was one of the largest post World War Two farming settlements. This cow tag has been broken at the top and detached from the animal.The item is of some interest as coming from the Heytesbuty Settlement. Dairying is of major importance in the Warrnambool area and this extends to the Heytesbury area. These cow tags have now been superseded by more improved technological equipment. This is a brass cow tag. It is semi-circular with a ring top, broken or worn through at the top. ‘1292’ ‘Heytes East’ heytesbury settlement scheme, cow tag

The copy of a letter written by Harry H. Simmonds of Huon notes that "the church existed in 1905. It was built by Hill and McCormack with timber donated by Mr Ned Dunstan on ground donated by Mr James Thomas probably in the late 1800s. It was possibly called a Methodist Church because the donor of the land was a Methodist. It was used by the three Protestant Groups and maintenance was paid for by an annual area collection.The house on the west side was a Presbyterian Manse for many years and the block of ground on the north side was known as the Manse paddock in which the minister grazed his cow and horse." In 1936 there was a fence between the Kiewa Methodist Church was the Presbyterian Church in Kiewa. Its Certificate of Title is Volume 5134 Folio 1026783 (Sept. 1942.) In 1952, the church was made of wood with an iron roof. In 1954. Request to Yackandandah Shire re a fence from Kiewa Consolidated School entrance to the unused hedge adjacent to the Church. In 1958 there was correspondence re 'the strip of land on each side of the Church.' Churches were an important part of life during the late 19th century and early to mid 20th century and were built in the centre of town as was this one. These papers give an understanding of the work involved in maintaining a church. The letters and 'book' give a lot of names of local families involved with the Methodist Church at Kiewa. Yellow plastic spiral folder with 18 pages enclosed in clear plastic sleeves.Papers enclosed include accounts, payments, tenders and other correspondence relating to the Methodist Church at Kiewa dating from 1932 to 1962. Of particular interest is a black cardboard cover book dated 1917 re collection of donations from listed people. The latest date in the book is 1942.Enclosed in first plastic sleeve is a letter from the donor, Kathie Vines dated 15th July 2013methodist church; kiewa; harry h. simmonds; yackandandah council;

This photograph appears to be taken from a hill. While Main Road and Monbulk Road are both in Monbulk, the reference to Madigan's abattoir indicates that the annotations are more likely to be referring to Main Street and Emerald-Monbulk Road in Emerald. It's difficult to determine whether the annotation means it is taken from Main Street or looking down to Main Street, but the absence of buildings in this relatively recent photograph indicate that it is likely the former. It could have been taken from Main Street, looking down at Madigan Way and the undeveloped land behind it. However, it is difficult to confidently assess any of this information, as it is to determine when this picture was taken.The photograph likely captures a unique perspective on an area of Emerald that has since been transformed by time.A black and white picture printed on glossy photograph paper. The photograph is taken from atop a grassy hill, looking down at a plowed field with occasional trees. Behind the field is a road with fences on either side, continuing across the view from left to right. Behind the road are pastures with scattered animals (two horses or cows, possibly several sheep) leading in to a line of trees in the central background. On the left side a hill rises on the horizon, while on the right are several buildings with higher hills or mountains rising in the far background. On the right, handwritten text in blue pen accompanies an arrow pointing to a roadway - 'Monbulk Rd'. The reverse features more writing, both in blue pen and in pencil. The extreme left side of the object is discoloured by yellow tape.Obverse, Pen: "MONBULK RD" Reverse, Pencil: "Lefthand side where trees situated / Madigan's abattoir." Reverse, Pen: "Main Rd / looking towards / the Dandenongs / Nth WEST"emerald

View looking up Thompson Avenue from The Esplanade. The Chicory Kiln built in 1870, a two storey brick building is adjoined by West's General Store, built in 1869 to cater for the needs of the Settlers. A large Gum Tree and finally houses follow on from these two buildings. In the foreground and to the left, is a small three sided fence and a gracious Gas Lamp on long pole.Cowes looking up Thompson Ave to Chapel Street. 1905Main Street Coweslocal history, photographs, streetscape, cowes, black & white photograph, mary robb

In front of Bakehouse, a wooden building with two closed windows, is harnessed horse and buggy. Seated on the two-wheeled buggy is probably one of the West brothers. A tree in background is partially obscured.Horse an Baker's Buggy outside Bakery in Thompson Avenue, Cowes.On side of Buggy - H E West. Bakery (another word undecipherable)local history, photographs, thompson avenue, cowes, horse & buggy, sepia photograph, mary robb

The first kiln built on Phillip Island in the 1870's for Mr John West. It was situated in Thompson Avenue next to Wests General Store. When the kiln was demolished, the bricks were used to build the old Post Office on the corner of the Esplanade. Mr John West gave a Banquet at the Isle of Wight Hotel to celebrate the opening of his kiln.Water Colour Sketch. This picture was reconstructed by Jean Archibald from pencil sketches by S Serpell in 1905, and an artist who travelled to Phillip Island with the "Vagabond", a journalist for the "Leader", in 1889. Chicory Kiln built for John West situated in Main Street, Cowes. First Chicory Kiln built on Phillip Island in the 1870's.Signed J. D. A.local history, illustrations, agriculture buildings, historic, chicory kiln, water colour sketch, west family, post office cowes phillip island, jean archibald, s serpell, john west, n & j archibald