Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc.
Photograph, Re-enactment of Churchill Island landing 2001, 2001
... Don Coleshill... Island sailing ship - lady nelson Don Coleshill Russell broadbent ...
In 1801, Lieutenant James Grant of the British survey vessel Lady Nelson landed on Churchill Island, clearing land to plant the first European agricultural crops in Victoria, namely corn and wheat. Re-enactment in 2001.HistoricalNine coloured [ 10x15 cms] photos showing people dressed in historical costumes as members of the landing party and the sailing ship replica, Lady Nelson.churchill island, sailing ship - lady nelson, don coleshill, russell broadbent, kath eddy, cherry mcfee
