Donated by Molly CookBlack & White Postcard of a Koala sitting on a tree branch."Photo Shop Series" "Koala Bear" "Phillip Island"wildlife - koala, koala, phillip island, molly cook

Donated by Molly CookBlack & White Postcard of a Koala and baby on it's back in a tree."Photo Shop Series" "Koala Bear" "Phillip Island"wildlife - koala, koalas, cowes phillip island, molly cook

To protect local koalas, reserves were created at Rhyll, Oswin Roberts and Ventnor.Paper booklet of 8 pages stapled together.Phillip Island Koala Reserve Committee of Management Annual Report 1963-64. Fred Pickersgill Forest Ranger Coweskoala, oswin family, booklets, fred pickersgill, ventnor reserve, rhyll reserve, reports

Letter in The Argus newspaperLetter to The Argus on preservation of Koalas on Phillip Islandlocal history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, koalas, wildlife, black & white newspaper clipping

A collection of photographs donated by M Kearn.Collection of 7 photographs on cardboard from Album. 259-01. Black & White photograph of Cowes from the pier. Many people on the pier, shed in the background and 2 small boats in the water. 259-02. Black & White photograph of seals on Seal Rocks. 259-03. Black & White photograph of Cape Woolamai Granite Quarry looking towards San Remo. People on the rocks. 259-04. Black & White photograph of a lady with a boy and girl on a bridge. 259-05. Black & White photograph of Yackatoon Guesthouse, Cowes. 259-06. Black & White photograph of a koala up a tree. 259-07. Black & White photograph of The Nobbies with Seal Rocks in the distance.wildlife - koalas, koala phillip island, the nobbies, the nobbies phillip island, seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - seals, seals on seal rocks phillip island, cape woolamai granite quarry, people, yackatoon guesthouse cowes phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, m kearn

One of a collection of 18 photographs and postcards donated by Jill YeomanBlack & White Postcard of a Koala "wearing a top hat and holding a cane""I am The Gentleman of Phillip Island" No. 83 On the back a letter from Rita to Lily & Miss Harmsworth.koala phillip island, wildlife - koalas, jill yeoman

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph of a Koala sitting on a fence with a crowd of people waring hats looking at it. Somewhere in Cowes.On Back: "Cowes"koala, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

Donated by Stan McFee from the Keith McIlwraith Collection.Black & White photograph of a man holding two koalas with a baby koala on his head. Tree in background.koalas, wildlife - koala, phillip island, stan mcfee, keith mcilwraith collection

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. Koala clinging on to branch of tree.No. 15. Australian Native Bearlocal history, photography, photographs, postcards, wildlife - koala, black & white postcard copy, koala, phillip island

Part of collection donated to the Museum by Mr. Bernard Grayden. 1975Postcard of Koala clinging to branch."Australian Native Bear" No. 15local history, documents, postcards, native animal, koala, phillip island, sepia postcard, bernard grayden

Article in The Argus newspaperArticle in The Argus on establishing of a Sanctuary for Koalas on Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, koalas, wildlife sanctuary, black & white newspaper clipping

Article in The Herald newspaperArticle on provision of more Sanctuaries for the Koalas on Phillip Island.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, koalas, wildlife sanctuary, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan, mr goudie, mr. bailey, mr lind

One of a collection of 9 photographs donated by the former Shire of Phillip Island. One of a series of photographs sold as a pack of 7 postcards for tourists/visitors to Phillip island.Black & White photograph - Koala in fork of a small tree - close-up."Koala (Australian bear)"koala, wildlife - koala, wildlife phillip island, shire of phillip island

Nine photographs from a collection of 33 donated by Leonie Brennan. Photographs belonged to Edward (Ted) Sands, hairdresser.Photograph 215-01 Black & White photograph of 3 people standing in front of Mr Anderson's shop in Cowes. Miss D Winson?? Mr O S Kennedy & Mr R Anderson. Photograph 215-02 Black & White photograph of landing cranes on the Cowes pier. Cowes foreshore and mature trees in background. Photograph 215-03 Black & White photograph of the early construction of Phillip Island bridge viewed from Phillip Island. Shows the base structure of the first bridge. Photograph 215-04 Black & White photograph of the Newhaven - San Remo Punt on the shore on the Phillip Island side. Photograph 215-05 Black & White photograph of Edward (Ted) Sands standing in front of R Anderson's shop in Cowes. Photograph 215-06 Black & White photograph of a koala in tree in front of shed and water tanks. Photograph 215-07 Black & White photograph of the Isle of Wight Hotel showing front footpath and shop next door. Photograph 215-08 Black & White Photograph of the Cowes beach at low tide, showing mature trees on the foreshore and boats in the water. Photograph 215-09 Black & White Photograph of Mr R Anderson's Shop in Cowes.All photographs except for one marked on front with "Cowes" the month and year 1940.cowes shop phillip island, mr anderson, mr o s kennedy, mr edward (ted) sands, isle of wight hotel phillip island, cowes pier phillip island, cowes beach phillip island, newhaven-san remo punt, wildlife - koala, koala cowes phillip island, phillip island first bridge, leonie brennan

Donated by Molly CookColour photograph of a Koala on a branch of a tree."Koala Bear at Cowes"koalas, wildlife - koala, cowes, phillip island, molly cook

Miranda was a very popular journalist of this era, whose homely style appealed to many readers, especially women, her main audience in her writing. Here she talks about renting a new demonstration holiday home (probably a Coldon Home), which, although small, had a 'dream kitchen'. She describes the birds and walk through the wattle to the beach, but also the many blocks for sale and wonders what the island will be like in 10 years time from their visit. Her son drove them to Pyramid Rock where they almost got bogged on the road. They visit the usual spots, which she describes with a combination of curiosity and enjoyment. She also mentions another block fenced off on the main road which was a gift from the ratepayers of Phillip Island, and which the Young Farmers were to plant out for koala trees.This article is significant because thousands of Weekly Times newspaper readers read Miranda’s letter article without fail each edition. She describes renting a house for a holiday, which indicates the move away from family holidays in guest houses. She also describes some of the rough roads in parts of the island at the time. She concentrates on the island’s natural attractions rather than man- made tourist attractions, which is also significant in letting us see why people would visit Phillip Island in that era. Miranda also predicts the explosion of the holiday home owner market which took place soon after, and continues today though in a more controlled way.Photocopy of newspaper article cut out from full page. Cutting has three columns of text, no images. Black text on white paper. Dark areas due to poor photocopyingWEEKLY TIMES / 2/9/65phillip island, miranda, weekly times newspaper, holiday home, phillip island flora and fauna, pyramid rock, phillip island pengiun parade, young farmers, phillip island beaches, cuddly koala bears, phillip island housing estate land sales

One of a collection of 15 A3 sheets with copies of postcards printed on them. Shirley Jones Collection.Postcard copies: Seal Rocks; Kitty Miller Bay; The Nobbies; View of San Remo, Newhaven, Churchill Island & Rhyll in the distrance; Seal Colony; Greeting Card with 5 photos of Koalas, Penguins, The Whart, Suspension Bridge and coastline; The Back Beach near The Nobbies; The Nobbies & Seal Rock."Seals new Cowes Phillip Island" - Kitty Miller Bay Cowes Phillip Island Vic" - "The Nobbies" - "Overlooking San Remo Newhaven Churchill Island Rhyll in the distance" - "Photo Shop Series No. 15 Seal Colony Seal Rocks P15" - "Greetings from San Remo, Koalas, Penguins, The Whart, Suspension Bridge, Picturesque Coast" - "The Rose Series P667 Back Beach near The Nobbies Phillip Island Vic" - "Photo Shop Series No 12, Nobbies & Seal Rocks Phillip Island".seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - seals, kitty miller bay phillip island, the nobbies, coastal scene phillip island, wildlife - koala, wildlife - penguins, phillip island suspension bridge, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury

A Souvenir Postcard Folder donated by Derick White.Strip postcard folder of 12 coloured views. 341-01,2,3. The Koala Cafe, Post Office & Bayview Guest looking towards the crn of Thompson Avenue and The Esplanade. The Cowes beach & Pier. The Nobbies and steps to the Blowhole. 341-04,5,6. The Cowes Pier with a ferry and crowd of people. Cape Woolamai coastline. Close up of a koala in a tree. 341-07,8,9. Seals on Seal Rocks. The San Remo pier with a group of people, beach, and main street with Westernport Hotel in the background. Four people standing looking at The Nobbies. 341-10,11,12. The Isle of Wight Hotel and garden (now where the War Memorial stands). View of the Suspension Bridge. View overlooking Rhyll and Westernport with French Island in the background.Description similar to as above.cowes post office, koala cafe, bayview guesthouse cowes, the nobbies, the nobbies & blowhole, seals on seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - koala, cowes pier phillip island, coastline cape woolamai, san remo and pier, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, rhyll phillip island, phillip island suspension bridge, derick white

A collection of 18 photographs taken by Mrs Haines' sister whilst on an excursion to Phillip Island from Mt Barker High School in South Australia. 217-01 Photograph of the Cowes Pier taken from foreshore. Ferry at centre left and crowd of people on end of pier. 217-02 Photograph taken from the end of the Cowes Pier with Isle of Wight Hotel in the background. 217-03 Photograph of the Killara Ferry leaving Cowes with a crowd of people on board. 217-04 Photograph of waves surging over Bridal Veil rock platform in foreground. 217-05 Photograph of wave breaking over rock platform on the South Coast of Phillip Island. 217-06 Photograph of the Suspension Bridge from San Remo. 217-07 Photograph of a Guesthouse Dining Room. Tables covered with white cloth and fully laid, including floral arrangements. 217-08 Photograph of the War Memorial at Cowes with the pier in background. 217-09 Photograph of seals on Seal Rocks Phillip Island. 217-10 Photograph of a koala on the trunk of a Gum Tree. Handwritten on the back of the photo - "Roberta, a pet koala". 217-11 Photograph of children rolling down dune onto the beach. Children and adults standing at water's edge. 217-12 Photograph of the Killara at San Remo taken from the Suspension Bridge. 217-13 Photograph of a group of school children with teachers, young girl in the foreground, on rocks at Smith's Beach. 217-14 Photograph looking along the Suspension bridge from Newhaven end. Group of people walking toward San Remo. 217-15 Photograph of Suspension bridge from Newhaven beach. 217-16 Photograph of Mrs Melbourne and Mrs Haines sister. 217-17 Photograph of Seal Rocks taken from a boat. 217-18 Photograph of Theni Beddams - Headmistress of Shelford and Ila Tattersall (Mrs Haines) Sybil Robinson's sister together with four sailors.cowes pier phillip island, the killara ferry, ferries, wildlife - seals, wildlife - koala, suspension bridge phillip island, phillip island coastline, smith's beach, lover's walk cowes, lover's walk cowes phillip island, war memorial cowes phillip island, seals on seal rocks phillip island, seal rocks phillip island, mrs haines

A collection of 5 photographs donated by Pam Toom. Property of her mother Winifred Lade nee Tinkler. The collection was originally sent to Wonthaggi & District Historical Society as Pam thought they were of Wonthaggi. Passed on to PI & D Historical Society as they related to Phillip Island.Photograph 226-01. Black & White photograph of a koala on a branch. Photograph 226-02. Black & White photograph of The Nobbies. Photograph 226-03. Black & White photograph of Seal Rocks taken from boat. Photograph 226-04. Black & White photograph of seals on Seal Rocks taken from boat. Photograph 226-05. Black & White photograph of a parade of people in fancy dress on The Esplanade, Cowes with the pier and Bandstand in the background. wildlife - koala, the nobbies phillip island, seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - seals, seals on seal rocks phillip island, fancy dress parade cowes phillip island, pam toom, winifred lade

Article in The Age newspaperArticle on new reservation are for Koalas at Phillip Island Race Course and also a suggestion by Mr Dunstan, Premier of Victoria, that the penalty for keeping Koalas in captivity should be raised from £5 to £50local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island race track, koalas, wildlife reserves, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan premier of victoria

Report that Field Naturalists Club had considered the future of Koalas on Phillip Island and suggest that a bear (Koala) colony should be established at Cape Woolamai.Field Naturalists Club consider future of Koalas.local history, documents, newspapers, koalas, black & white newspaper clipping

In the 1930s and 1940s the Victorian Railways was facing serious competition with not only the increasing popularity of the car but also many bus coach services that in many cases served the same tourist destinations that could be reached by rail. To counter the impact on its passenger business, the Victorian Railways extensively advertised on posters and printed brochures. [State Libray of Victoria Blog Jan 2023]]HistoricalSmall, cream coloured brochure with a round photo of a koala on front cover. Other pages contain information on tourist spots, concentrating on the abundance of koalas.Koalas and enchantment. Phillip Island Fairyland for fascinating holidays. Victorian Railways Print November 1938tourism, tourist brochure, koalas, railways

Four postcards donated by Val Dyke.Four black & white postcards of Phillip Island. 360-01: The Phillip Island Suspension Bridge from San Remo. 360-02: View of the Isle of Wight Hotel side entrance. 360-03: The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 360-04: Koala in the fork of a tree.360-01: Photo Shop Series. Phillip Island Bridge. 360-02: Photo Shop Series. Isle of Wight Hotel. Cowes. 360-03: The Nobbies Phillip Island. Series 43. Copyright. 360-04: Photo Shop Series. Koala Bear. Phillip Island.the nobbies phillip island, wildlife - koala, isle of wight hotel phillip island, hotels, phillip island suspension bridge, suspension bridge, val dyke

Photograph Folder donated by Joe Prince.Colour Foldout photographs of Phillip Island. 1. Summerland Surf Beach 2. Thompson Avenue, Cowes 3. Cowes from the Pier 4. Fishing Fleet at San Remo 5. The Nobbies on south west end of Phillip Island 6. Koalas at home, Phillip Island 7. Erehwon Point, Cowes 8. Little Penguins at Summerland Beach 9. Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes 10. The Nobbies and Blowhole 11. Bathing Beach, from the pier 12. The Newhaven to San Remo bridgeA Souvenir of Beautiful Phillip Island 12 specially selected views in full colour.cowes phillip island, wildlife - koala, the nobbies, the nobbies phillip island, newhaven - san remo bridge, summerland surf beach, thompson avenue, cowes, isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, fishing fleet san remo, erehwon point, cowes, wildlife - penguins, joe prince

A collection of 6 postcards and 1 photograph taken around Phillip Island. Donated by Julie Barnett.Photograph 228-01. Black & White photograph of the Cowes Pier with vehicles and pedestrians. Rail tracks on pier. Isle of Wight Hotel in background. Sheds at end. Photograph 228-02. Black & White aerial photograph of "Broadwater" Guesthouse, Cowes. Photograph 228-03. Black & White photograph of Cowes Pier with Steamer coming in. Shed at end of Jetty and Cenotaph in the foreground. Looking north. Photograph 228-04. Black & White photograph of a Koala and her young. Photograph 228-05. Black & White photograph looking over the Cowes shoreline near Lover's Walk. Photograph 228-06. Black & White photograph of a group of penguins coming home at dusk at the "Penguin Parade". Photograph 228-07. Black & White photograph of Bert West holding a Shearwater (Mutton Bird) with it's wings outstretched.Photo 01. "Photo Shop Series". "Cowes from the Jetty". Photo 02. Aerial view of "Broadwater" Cowes, Phillip Island. No. 146 Photo 03. "Photo Shop Series". The Jetty. Cowes. Photo 04. "Photo Shop Series". "Koala Bear". Phillip Island Photo 05. "The Rose Series P3416". "Near the Lovers' Walk, Cowes, Phillip Is., Vic. Photo 06. "Penguins, Phillip Island." No. 82. Valentines Series. Photo 07. On Back: Mr West with Mutton bird at Phillip Island.wildlife - koalas, wildlife - penguins, penguin parade, bert west, wildlife - mutton birds, mutton birds, shearwaters, cowes pier phillip island, cowes jetty, lover's walk cowes, broadwater guesthouse cowes phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, julie barnett

This certificate enabled Mrs Oswin Roberts to keep Edward, the koala at her home. Florence Oswin married Rajah Roberts.Small brown leather folder with 2 certificates of authority as Assistant Inspector for Mrs Oswin RobertsCertificate of Authority No. 237 This Certificate is issued to Mrs Florence Oswin Roberts of Broadwater Cowes as an Assistant Inspector under the Fisheries and Game Acts. Issued Melbourne 1938. Second certificate is identical but issued in 1952.certificate, florence oswin roberts, edward the koala

Small green material folder with authorisation form inside.Wild Flowers and Native Plants Protection Act No. 3916 Authority for Mrs Florence Oswin Roberts of Cowes to require persons suspected of having offended against the Wild Flowers and Native Plants Protection Act 1930 to give his name and address and to deliver up any protected Wild Flower or Native plant in his possession. 24 November 1938. A Lind Minister of Forests Also on cover, hand written FU 7142 and indecipherable name. certificate, florence oswin roberts, edward the koala