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 John McHaffie - head and shoulders. Phillip Island's first settler.local history, photography, photographs, john d mchaffie, black & white photograph, john mchaffie, early settlers, john jenner, bryant west

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.4 photographs relating to the McHaffie family. 466-15 & 466-16: Noel Wemyss & Vernon Suter Wemyss McHaffie were grandchildren of the first permanent European Settlers of Phillip Island (John David & Georgianna McHarrie who leased the whole Island as a sheep and cattle run for 45 years until Closer Settlement in 1868 reduced their holding to 640 acres and who are buried at the St. Kilda Cemetery, Melbourne). Noel's ashes are interred at the Phillip Island Cemetery and Vernon's were scattered at Ventnor Philip Island at the site of the original homestead. 466-17 & 466-18: As per the Plaque: "Mulberry Tree: Muberry cutting from original tree planted by John D McHaffie First Settlers Phillip Island 1842. Plaque by courtesy Cherry McFee 1987.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffrey

The McHaffie brothers leased the Island from 1842 to 1863Black & White photograph of the original. Posed photo of John David McHaffie.Signature "J. D. McHaffie. J. D. McHaffie, Phillip Island and "Cumloden" St. Kilda.phillip island, john david mchaffie

Supposed to have been built by J. D. McHaffie on his property at Ventnor and removed to Innishowen by Mr Harbison when he bought the property at Ventnor from J. D. McHaffie. In 1977 this shed was not on the property.Coloured photograph of wooden Shearing Shed. Roof of wooden shingles. Three children in foreground. The two girls are Graeme Gliddon's children. Boy unknown.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, innishowen, ventnor, phillip island

The big Hayshed was built by J. D. McHaffie on his property at Ventnor. He used timber washed up by the sea and roofing iron from the dome of the Exhibition Building in London. After purchasing the historic McHaffie homestead, Mr Harbison removed most of the buildings to Innishowen. It was still standing in 1977."Innishowen". Coloured photograph of large galvanised iron haystack, rusted with age. Part of timber frame visible at right hand side. Training Jinker shown against the side of shed.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, innishowen, ventnor, phillip island

The hayshed at "Innishowen" was built by J. D. McHaffie on his property at Ventnor and moved to "Innishowen" by Mr. Harbison when he bought the McHaffie property.Coloured photograph of interior of hayshed showing many bales of hay and construction of roof.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, innishowen, ventnor, phillip island

The site on the corner of Thompson Avenue and Church Street, Cowes was reserved on the 12th April 1869 and the church was erected by the end of the year. Financed by the Island Church of England people. Dean McCartney preached the first sermon and performed the dedication service on 30th January 1870. Prior to this time services were held at the McHaffie homestead, Ventnor. Mrs S D (Georgianna) McHaffie, wife of the first European settlers, wrote in her diary "30th January 1870. Drove to Cowes, opened the Church, fine day". the large Bible presented by her is on loan and displayed in the Museum of the Phillip Island & District Historical Society.The timber Anglican Church of St Philips was built by Alex McLardy Sen. in 1869. It is still situated in Thompson Avenue on the corner of Church Street. The Vestry was added by Mr Alex McLardy in 1903 at the cost of 21 pounds. In 1912 a Sanctuary was added to the church and a Memorial Stained Glass Window donated by Miss Rose in memory of her father and two brothers was installed.local history, photographs, buildings, historic, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, anglican church

Built by J D McHaffie as a Shepherd's Hut in the 1850 - 60s. At one stage called Julyan's Cottage. Finlay Julyan born there, owned by various families. At one time by H Grayden and R McKinley. Privately owned now. (Noted on the caption that it was built by John Evans about 1870??)Small wooden building on corner of Lyall Street and Ventnor Beach Road. Brick chimney still in situ.local history, photographs, buildings - historic, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, settlers home

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 Mrs J. D. McHaffie - posed - standing with elbow resting on base of column. Wife of the first settler, her husband leased Phillip Island as a sheep run in 1842.local history, photography, photographs, mchaffie, black & white photograph, mrs j d mchaffie, early settlers, 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 Miss Euphemia Ethel Elizabeth Spencer Middleton Henderson standing with right hand resting on chair back. Sister to Mrs J. D. McHaffie.local history, photography, photographs, miss euphemia henderson, black & white photograph, mchaffies, early settlers, john jenner, bryant west

J D McHaffie, Phillip Island's first leaseholder, relates how McHaffie set up his headquarters (and later built his house) alongside what is now known as McHaffies lagoon. The McHaffie brothers – John David and William – occupied Phillip Island under a license from the Admiralty in 1842 and farmed it as a sheep run.Historical3 A4 photocopies showing application for lease in 1850, size and description of the land and instructions for the application.w.j.mchaffie, land grant, farming, saltwater creek, crown land