The boys came across from Stony Point and planted trees and were plagued by mosquitoes. The poem is quite humorous describing their venture to Cowes. They decided that Cowes derived its name - "The mosquitoes were cows down at Cowes." On the back of the folder is a note from E Murnane, one of the Supervisors, to "Dear John". The poem is most likely written by E Murnane too as it has the initials (E.M.) at the end. The Souvenir Folder was donated by Neil Lacco.A souvenir folder with two photographs included of the First School Boys' Camp at Cowes run by the Education Department. The souvenir also includes a poem called "How Cowes Got Its Name" and a list of the participants. Photograph on the front shows three boys with a koala. Photograph inside the folder shows all the boys and Camp Supervisors.As shown on the front: Education Department Koala Preservation Souvenir of theFirst School Boys' Camp at Cowes. October 1939.koala preservation, first school boys' camp cowes, e murnane, neil lacco, education department

Fred was the ranger at the Oswin Roberts Reserve set up for koala preservation.Large black and white photo of man holding a koala.Fred Pickersgill koalas, fred pickersgill, local identities, photographs

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

Article in The Age newspaperArticle on visit of the Premier, Mr Dunstan, to Phillip Island to discuss the proposal for a bridge between San Remo and Newhaven and also to discuss preservation of the Koala.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, koalas, black & white newspaper clipping, san remo, newhaven

Article in The Argus newspaperArticle on visit of the Premier, Mr Dunstan, to Phillip Island to discuss preservation of the Koala and the prospect of a bridge between San Remo and Newhaven. At a meeting with residents it was agreed the bridge should be built.local history, documents, newspapers, bridges, phillip island, koalas, black & white newspaper clipping

Newspaper ArticleArticle on visit of State Premier and Ministers to Phillip island to discuss the preservation of the Koala.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, koalas, wildlife, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan, mr goudie, mr galbraith, mr f w fricke, mr f lewis

Article in The Sun newspaperArticle on preservation of the Koala.local history, documents, newspapers, phillip island, koalas, wildlife, black & white newspaper clipping, mr dunstan, mr goudie, mr. bailey, mr olnney

Received by Jack Bolt and family with other brochures on arrival at Station Pier on 3rd May 1951Four part fold out brochure with coloured cover front. Has white top section with "shopping in Australia" in blue in a ribbon. Bottom section is below with photos of toy koalas and various aboriginal objects. Inside has text and B&W photosbusiness and traders, immigration, piers and wharves - station pier, jack bolt

Tin which contained tea leaves. Illustration of Kangaroo, Koala and Kookaburra.Bushell Tea of Flovour.domestic items, food storage & preservation