One of three photographs donated by Betty Stuart.Black & White photograph of Erehwon Guest House, Cowes, Phillip Islanderehwon guest house cowes, guesthouses, guest houses cowes phillip island, betty stuart

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 a collection of 18 photographs & postcards donated by Jill YeomanBlack & White photograph of Yackatoon Guest House, Cowes, Phillip IslandCowes Feb 1939yackatoon guest house, guesthouses cowes phillip island, jill yeoman

One of a collection of 18 photographs & postcards donated by Jill YeomanBlack & White photograph of Yackatoon Guest House, Cowes, Phillip IslandCowes 1939yackatoon guesthouse cowes phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, guest houses, jill yeoman

One of a collection of 15 photographs/postcards donated by Lois MullinBlack & White postcard of Cora Lynn Guest House, Cowes, Phillip Island."V16" "Cora Lynn, Cowes, Phillip Island" On Back: Letter "Had good trip down. Terrific meals. Went to pictures. Bungalow beaut. See you Sunday. Lois. Sent to Mrs D Doyle, Ashburton.guesthouses cowes phillip island, cora lynn guesthouse, cowes guesthouses, lois mullins

Photograph donated by Colin KayBlack & White photograph of guests at Hollydene Guest House, Cowes, Phillip Island. May, Phyl & Dorrie Collett are marked with an "x"On Back: Hollydene Cowes Easter 1939. May, Phyl & Dorrie Colletthollydene guesthouse cowes phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, collett family, colin kay

One of 16 photographs and postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White photograph of Broadwater Guest House, Cowes.broadwater guest house cowes, guest houses phillip island, guest houses cowes phillip island, mary karney

One of 15 A3 pages with copies of postcards on each page. From the Shirley Jones Collection.Copies of Postcards: Left side from top to bottom: 1. Two ladies standing in front of a house. 2. The Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes, Phillip Island. 3. Looking towards Cowes Pier with beach shack top left (possible George Cox's). 4. Erehwon Guest House, Cowes, Phillip Island. Right side from top to bottom: 1. Cowes Beach with lady in foreground. 2. Same as 3. on left side. 3. Erehwon Guest House, Cowes, Phillip island. 4. The Koala Cafe on The Esplanade, Cowes, Phillip Island.Left side from top to bottom: Photograph 2 - "The Rose Series P661 Isle of Wight Hotel Cowes Phillip Is. Victoria". Photograph 3 - "The Rose Series P673 Near the Pier Cowes, Phillip Island". Photograph 4 - "Erewhon" Cowes Phillip Island V18". Right side from top to bottom: Photograph 2 - same as Photograph 3 left side. Photograph 3 - "The Rose Series P14006 Erehwon Cowes P.I.". Photograph 4 - "Valentine Series No 1262 Koala Cafe Cowes P.I."isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, erehwon guesthouse, guesthouses cowes phillip island, cowes beach, koala cafe cowes, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury

One of a collection of photographs purchased by the Society from Jack Day, Mornington.Black & White postcard of the Hollydene Guest House surrounded by verandah, palm trees in front and tree branches at top of photograph."Photo Shop Series" "Hollydene Guest House" "Cowes"hollydene guest house, guest houses phillip island, cowes, phillip island, jack day collection

One of a collection of 8 photographs donated by Bob Notley, San RemoBlack & White Postcard of Broadwater Guest House front entrance, Cowes, Phillip IslandNo. 150 Front entrance "Broadwater" Cowesguesthouses cowes phillip island, broadwater guest house, broadwater guest house cowes, bob notley

One of a collection of 15 photographs donated by Lois MullinsColoured postcard of Cora Lynn Guest House, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Island"Murray Views No. 8. Cora Lynn Guest House, Cowes, Vic."cora lynn guesthouse, guesthouses cowes phillip island, guesthouses, cowes guesthouses, phillip island, lois mullins

One of a collection of photographs purchased by the Society from Jack Day of Mornington.Black & White postacrd of Marldon Guest House. Situated in an elevated position over looking bay in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. House has verandah with garden behind a fence and a pine tree providing shade in the street outside."Murray Views No. 21" "Marldon Guest House, Cowes, Phillip Island, Vic." On Back: "Dear Matre, We are having a nice time here. It is my birthday today and we had a cake with three candles and I got 2 ribbons and some sweeties and some hankies. Will see you on Sat. Love Lyn. Addressed to: Mrs C. Henderson,17 Woodmason Street, Malvern, Melbourne."marldon guest house, cowes, phillip island, jack day collection

As per Physical Description aboveNewspaper article about Phillip Island and its bridges. Photos of 3 ferries, driving of the 1st pile for the bridge. Article about the two bridges. Photos of the Isle of Wight Hotel, The Continental Guesthouse and Erehwon Guesthouse, the first bridge - Suspension Bridge opened in 1940, Richard Grayden and Councilor Rupert Harris, Charles and Margaret Grayden with Archbishop Clarke in 1904 and a photo of 5 people at Easter in Cowes in 1911. phillip island suspension bridge, phillip island second bridge, ss genista, ss killara, ss alvina, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, the continental guesthouse, erehwon guest house cowes, richard grayden, rupert harris, charles & margaret grayden, archbishop clarke, i. j. o'donnell, t. h. russell, peter mccullough

Title of property shows the property was owned by Emily Henty in 1894. " Charman Dene" was Alfred Herbert and Edith Blanche Holdsworth’s holiday house. The property was sold following Alfred Herbert’s death in 1929. Mrs Champion later owned the property. Charmandene Guest House was located on the beach front along Lover's Walk. It was relocated in the 1980s to Osborne Road in Cowes , where it still stands.HistoricalTwo sheets of photos of original wallpaper and a sample of coloured floral wallpaper, "crab apple"Wall paper fragments 1-4, layer 1 - cabbage rose, layer 2 - crab apple print number, layer 2- crab apple border, layer 2 - crab apple wall,charmandene cottage, guesthouses, home decor

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, glen isle guesthouse, cowes west, rogan real estate cowes phillip island

Details of tourist accommodation options on the IslandHistoricalSmall, red bound booklet with maps, tables, descriptions and photos advertising tourist accommodation in country Victoria.Victorian Country Hotel & Guest House Guide 1939-40 "Where to go" in Victoriatourist brochure, bayview guest house, guesthouses, carisbrooke guesthouse cowes phillip island, cowes progress association, cora lynne, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, phillip island hotel, douglas house, hollydene guest house, osborne park guesthouse, marldon house, bonnie doon, yackatoon, elsford, widgee

This illustrates the early attempts to have a water supply connected to Cowes. Shows figures on local properties and what is required for water supply. Also the history of local guesthouses.HistoricalFoolscap carbon copy of letter to the Minister of Water Supply. Seven pages of typewritten letter. water supply, shire of phillip island island, agriculture, population, cowes, isle of wight hotel, bonnie doon guest house, d.h.robb, r.a. grayden, h.v. johnston, j. thornborrow, charmandene guesthouse, mrs a. anderson

Early attempts to have a water supply connected to Cowes. It includes figures on tourism, valuations of local properties, local primary produce and what water they require.HistoricalFoolscap size carbon copy of typed letter. 7pagesThe Honourable The Minister for Water Supply. Suggested motions to be put to the meeting of ratepayers, 13 May 1936water supply, shire of phillip island, agriculture, isle of wight, anderson property, valuations, charmadene, bonnie doon guest house, population, tourism, primary produce, d h robb, r a grayden, h v johnston, j thornborrow, e r scott

Harry Bradley was a local Identity. Born in Yorkshire, England, 8/4/1916. Joined the Australian Army 19/5/1941 living in Cowes Phillip Island Victoria.Historical491-01: Harry Bradley an Australia Army Portrait - WWII 491-02: Harry Bradley & Ted Walton, very close fishing mates 491-03: Original House of Bradleys, opposite Race Track?? Ford Vehicle. Now Beachcomber Estate 491-04: Harry Bradley working on the 1st Phillip Island Bridge 491-05: Harry Bradley's parents - Father - Edwin and Mother who was killed by a bull 491-06: Harry Bradley - Equal 1st Competition at the Lang Lang Gun Club 491-07: Elsford Guest House - Post Card 491-08: Map of Phillip Island - Post Card Also DVD supplied with 491-01 to 06 on it.As Above with Harry's details listed on 491-01harry bradley, ted walton, edwin bradley, lang lang gun club, elsford guest house, phillip island map

A collection of 27 photographs and 2 brochures of Tourists buses used during the 1930's to 1950's on Phillip Island. Also some photographs of penguins and mutton birds. Donated by Terry Watchorn. In reference to 288-17. A post on Facebook relating to this photo in Feb 2019 by Gwyneth Myers said “ there are some wonderful Knights restored amongst the Willy’s Car Club members”29 Photographs and Brochures of Tourist Buses, penguins and mutton birds. 288-01. Photograph of Herb Watchorn, driver, outside the bus. 288-02. Photograph of a new Ford Bus 1938. 288-03. Photograph of Herb Watchorn with a Mutton Bird. 288-04. Photograph of a 1946 Ford Car, new sheds with cars and house in Cowes. 288-05. Photograph of Elizabeth, Mary, Patricia and Herbet Watchorn outside Cora Lynn Guest House. 288-06. Photograph of a Chev Tourist Bus outside the Isle of Wight Hotel in Cowes. April 1935. Herb Watchorn & another man. 288-07. Photograph of a Tourist bus and passengers with a Bullock Team passing by. 1936. 288-08. Photograph of the Phillip Island Tourist Bus - "EY" Ford - used on the Dandenong Run. 288-09. Photograph of three 1946 Ford Buses, an Indiana Bus and a Chev. 288-10. Photograph of a Chevrolet bus 1934. 288-11. Photograph of a Ford Bus 1953. 288-12. Photograph of Herb Watchorn and Willys Knight Car. 288-13. Photograph of five buses - Chev, Indiana & Ford Buses. 288-14. Photograph of a Chev bus and passengers on the San Remo-Newhaven Punt. 1934. 288-15. Photograph of Herb Watchorn with a penguin. 288-16. Photograph of Bern Denham with a penguin. 288-17. Photograph of Willy's Knight at The Nobbies and a group of people. 288-18. Photograph of Herb Watchorn, passengers and Hudson at The Nobbies. 288-19. Photograph of a Chev Bus and passengers in the Esplanade, Cowes ? 288-20. Photograph of Herb Watchorn with passengers outside a bus. 288-21. Photograph of Bern Denham with a penguin. 288-22. Photograph of a penguin with young. 288-23. Photograph of Bern Denham with a penguin. 288-24. Photograph of Willys-Knight Sedan Car Service Tours and Price List. 288-25. Photograph of Bern Denham with a mutton bird. 288-26. Photograph of 3 Ford, an Indiana and Chev Buses in Cowes. 288-27. Photograph of Herb Watchorn outside a Ford Bus in front of The Isle of Wight Hotel - Feb 1941. 288-28. Photograph of a Chev Tourist Bus - Phillip Island Tourist Service Cowes - at the Cowes Pier. 1947. 288-29. Photograph of the Cowes - Dandenong Road Service Brochure. A Koala on one side and map on the other.All as above.tourist buses on phillip island, herb watchorn, wildlife - penguins, wildlife - mutton birds, bern denham, watchorn family, terry watchorn

One of 15 Sheets with copies of postcard printed on them. From the Shirley Jones Collection.Postcard copies: Bay View Guesthouse Cowes; Summerland Jetty; Lovers' Walk Cowes; The Estelle Star; Bay View Guesthouse Cowes; Genista Ferry; S.S.Killara; The Cowes Pier."Bay View Guest House Cowes" - "Summerland Jetty" - "The Lovers Walk Cowes Phillip Island Vic" - "The Estelle Star arriving at Pier Cowes" - "Bay View Guest House" - "Genista off from San Remo" - "Photo Shop Series S.S.Killara Cowes" - "The Pier Cowes Phillip Is Victoria".bayview guesthouse cowes, summerland jetty phillip island, lovers walk cowes, the estelle star, genista, ferry - genista, ss killara, cowes pier phillip island, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury

One of 15 A3 sheets with copies of postcards on each page. Shirley Jones Collection.Copies of postcards: Left side from top to bottom: 1. A group of people walking down Cowes Main Street. 2. Lovers Walk Cowes. 3. Lovers Walk Cowes. 4. Clovelly Guest House Cowes. Right side from top to bottom: 1. Lovers Walk Cowes. 2. Looking towards Cowes from the Pier. 3 & 4. The Continental Guest House Cowes.Left side from top to bottom: 1. "Main St Cowes" 2. "The rose Series P653 - The Lovers Walk Cowes Phillip Is Victoria". 4. "No 107 'Clovelly' Cowes". Right side from top to bottom: 1. "Lovers Walk Cowes". 2. "The Rose Series P657 - Cowes from the Pier Phillip is Victoria". 3. "The Continental Cowes Phillip Island V8" 4. "No 149 the Continental Cowes".lovers walk cowes, main street cowes phillip island, clovelly guest house cowes, guesthouses, cowes pier phillip island, the continental guesthouse, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury

A collection of photographs donated by Rhonda McInnes (nee Closs) from her father, Don Closs 's collection. Taken whilst her parents were courting and had a trip to Phillip Island.327-01 - Black & White photograph of Westernport with Cowes Ferry and other ships in the background. 327-02 - Black & White photograph of Cowes Pier looking towards Cowes. 327-03 - Black & White photograph of the Hollydene Guest House with people standing at the front gate. 327-04 - Black & White photograph of the Cowes Vehicular Ferry arriving/departing from the Cowes Pier. 327-05 - Black & White photograph of the Proprietor of the Hollydene Guest House with Janet ? 327-06 - Black & White photograph of The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 327-07 - Black & White photograph of The Nobbies with Seal Rocks in the distance. 327-08 - Black & White photograph of The Nobbies with Janet ? in the foreground. 327-09 - Black & White photograph of Churchill Island from Phillip Island. 327-10 - Black & White photograph of the Phillip Island Suspension Bridge taken from San Remo. 327-11 - Black & White photograph of Bert West and his bus with two passengers getting onto the bus. the nobbies, cowes pier phillip island, westernport, cowes car ferry, hollydene guesthouse cowes phillip island, churchill island, phillip island suspension bridge, bert west

A collection of postcards donated by Helen Swaine.Five Postcards of Phillip Island. 337-02 - Black & White postcard of "Cora Lynn" Guest House, Cowes. 337-03 - Coloured postcard of "Bayview" Guest House, Cowes. 337-04 - Black & White postcard of the Phillip Island Suspension Bridge. 337-05 - Black & White postcard of the Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes, Phillip Island. 337-06 - Black & White postcard of the Phillip Island Hotel.337-02 - "Cora Lynn" Cowes, Phillip Island. 337-03 - Bayview Guest House at Cowes (Bulmer Copyright) 337-04 - Murray Views No 5. TheBridge, San Remo, Vic. 337-05 - Murray Views No. 34 "Isle of Wight Hotel" Cowes, Phillip island, Vic. 337-06 - Phillip Island Hotel, Cowes, Phillip island V19.guesthouses cowes phillip island, cora lynn guesthouse, bayview guesthouse cowes, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, phillip island hotel, suspension bridge san remo/phillip island, helen swaine

One of a number of photographs purchased from Photo First when they closed down in June, 2014.Photograph of "marldon" Guesthouse, Thompson Avenue, Cowes, Phillip Islandguesthouses cowes phillip island, marldon guest house, cowes, photo first phillip island

One of a collection of four items donated by Alice Robinson. Coloured brochure of Bay View Guesthouse with photos of the guesthouse and information about the Island..bayview guesthouse cowes, guesthouses cowes phillip island, alice robinson

Five of a collection of 12 photographs and postcards donated by Jill Palmer.Five black & white postcards taken around Phillip Island. 357-08: Looking from the Cowes Pier towards the Isle of Wight Hotel. Shows camel rides on the beach. 357-09: Bayview Guest House on The Esplanade, Cowes. 357-10: A koala and young on tree. 357-11: Penguins coming in at dusk at the Penguin Parade. 357-12: Broadbent's Official Map of Phillip Island.357-08: The Pier, Cowes. No. 9. 357-09: Photo Shop Series. Bayview Guest House. Cowes. 357-10: Native Bears (Koala) at Cowes No. 55B. 357-11: Photo Shop Series. Parade of the Penguins. Phillip Island. 357-12: Broadbent's Official Map. Phillip Island.cowes pier, cowes beach, wildlife - koalas, wildlife - penguins, bayview guest house cowes phillip island, map of phillip island

Centenary and settlement of Phillip Island 1842-1942. Early members of the Historical societyLarge photograph of celebrations at Erehwon on 25 May 1942, Pioneers day. Members of the Phillip Island and Westernport Historical SocietyDetails of members who attended the function listed on rear. Signed, E R Marchant Secretary, W Dawson Davie, Presidenterehwon guest house cowes, centenary celebrations 1942, history of phillip island historical society, land settlement, phillip island, photographs, local identities, nancy mchaffie, mcfee, west, justice, w. kennon, george lock,

Large motel and conference centre on The Esplanade, Cowes near Erehwon Point.Cardboard folded sheet with dark red writing. Information re opening on cover and menu inside. Commemorative Menu. Keith & Rhonda Jobe have pleasure in welcoming you to the official opening of the Continental Resort and Conference Centre by the Federal Treasurer. MR Phillip Lynch, M P. 6th June 1976. Architect: Kenneth Crosier & Associates Swan Street Richmond. Builder: Bruni & Bisogni Ltd. Cobram.continental guest house,, cowes, keith & rhonda jobe, phillip island accommodation, hotels

Collection of newspaper clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Article about Broadwater's history and its demolition in October 1965.broadwater guest house, broadwater guesthouse cowes phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, jean jamieson, newspaper clipping