McFee family were pioneers on Phillip island. William married Annie Aspinall in 1874.B & W photo of William and Annie McFee standing outside behind a 2 tier decorated cake.William and Annie McFee Diamond wedding H W Hanton Chemist Coweswilliam mcfee, annie mcfee, photograph, annie aspinall

Cherry McFee was secretary of the Historical Society and is standing in front of the Chicory Display in the MuseumPhoto of Cherry McFee holding a Wooden Chicory Scoop in front of the Chicory Display in the museum approx year 2015chicory scoop, chicory display

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFeeBlack & White photograph of Lord Stradbroke and William McFee on or at the Ferry. Probably at the Cowes Pier.On Back: Ld Stradbroke & W McPhee & ferry. (McFee spelt with a "Ph" on the photo)lord stradbroke, william mcfee, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee, phillip island

Dried Chicory Root dried in McFee's Kiln and grown on property.Dried Chicory Root grown on McFee's property, Rhyll, dried in McFee's Kiln.local history, rural industry, agriculture, chicory industry, chicory, phillip island, mcfee, n & j archibald, chicory root

Alfred Downard represented Mornington in the Legislative Assembly of Victoria.Historical Two photocopies of handwritten letters both with the emblem of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria .Paper has Sate Parliament House, Melbourne at top.Yours sincerely, A. Downardw. mcfee, d.h.robb, alfred downard mp, a.k. t. sampbell, justice of peace, legal system, court of petty sessions

One of 3 photographs donated by Norma SmithBlack & White photograph of the Opening of the Rhyll Cairn by Lord Stradbroke. On the left of the photograph is William McFee. Gentleman on the right name unknown.On back: Lord Stradbroke William McFeerhyll cairn, lord stradbroke, william mcfee, phillip island, norma smith

Dates and names from Phillip Island sporting display compiled by Christine Grayden July 2016. Back row - John McFee, Peter Wright, Alan Cleeland, Robert Eddy, Jim McFee, Stan McFee Front row - Martin Hayes, Robert Cleeland, Terry Rhodes, Russell Cleeland, Des CarlsonColoured photo of Rhyll Cricket Team 1977-1978 Back Row: John. McFee, Peter Wright, Alan. Cleeland, Robert. Eddy, Jim. McFee, Stan. McFee Front Row: Martin. Hayes, Robert. Cleeland, Terry. Rhodes, Russell. Cleeland, Des. Carlsonsport, rhyll, cricket

Donated by Jessie Smith (nee Small)Black & White Photograph of Lord Stradbroke on right talking to Mr W McFee with crowd of people in background. A light and flag in background. The occassion was for the unveiling of The Monument at Rhyll 20/2/1923.On Back: Lord Stradbroke and Mr McFee.lord stradbroke, mr w mcfee, rhyll phillip island, unveiling of monument, jessie smith

Mr S J McFee built this wattle and daub outhouse himself - c 1918Coloured photograph of Mr S J McFee at the door of his outhouse.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, s j mcfee

One of 23 photographs from the Jessie Smith Collection. Donated by Stan McFee.Black & White photograph of Lady Stradbroke with small group of people.On Back: "Lady Stradbroke Phillip Is" "Mrs McFee"lady stradbroke, phillip island, jessie smith collection, stan mcfee

The summer home of the McFee family from about 1883. It was the Rhyll Post Office for many years.Coloured photograph of "The Pines" Rhyll. Originally called "Rimutara", built by Wm. Richardson for Cr. W T McFee.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, mcfee summer home

Leaf of Chicory - from crop, only the root is used. Leaves are cut off with knife or twisted off by hand. Part of a collection of Chicory Kiln Photographs and Chicory Items compiled into an Album by N.m. & J. D. Archibald.Dried Chicory Leaf taken from McFee's crop of Chicory grown on property at Rhyll. Chicory Kiln Albumlocal history, rural industry, agriculture, chicory industry, chocory leaf, phillip island, n & j archibald, mcfee

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 Councillor W J McFee and Mrs McFee and their Golden Wedding Cake.local history, photography, photographs, w j mcfee and mrs mcfee, black & white photograph, phillip island, shire presidents, john jenner, bryant west

Signed copy; Donated by C. McFee.natural history, victoria, phillip island, geology, nature, effect of human beings, conservation, natural resources

Timber house with verandah built probably early 1900s.Coloured photograph of the home of Percy McFee, Newhaven-Rhyll Road.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, p mcfee homestead

Timber house with verandah and metal valence, built probably in the early 1900s.Coloured photograph of the home of Capt. Leonard McFee of the 'Genista', in Beach Road, Rhyll.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, coloured photograph, john cook, phillip island, l mcfee homestead

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 the members of the Cowes Gun Club in 1913 Back row: H Jenner, A Findlay, W Jenner, L McFee, P McFee, F Jenner, W. Wilson. Front row: D McKenzie, H Gulliver, G Jenner.local history, photography, cowes gun club members, black & white photograph, cowes gun club, john jenner, bryant west

One of 3 photographs donated by Norma SmithBlack & White photograph of the Opening of the Rhyll Cairn by Lord Stradbroke. Willaim Thomas McFee on the left.On back: Lord Stradbroke.lord stradbroke, rhyll cairn, william mcfee, phillip island, norma smith

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.Stanley Joseph McFee; Stanley was born at Auburn Grove, Auburn on the 23rd January 1892. He was the seventh son of William and Annie McFee. The McFee family moved to Rhyll in 1894 where Stanley was educated at the Rhyll School. Later he took up farming at Long Point, now known as McFees Road. In 1917 Stanley married Isabell May Cherry who came to Rhyll in 1912 as the school teacher. His wife May supported him in his community activities. Stanley died 1980 aged 88. Isabell May died 1966 aged 78. phillip island cemetery, stanley mcfee, isabell mcfee, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery

Collection of Newspaper clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Photo and article about Stan McFee's 80th birthday, living 79 years of his 80 at Rhyll. Photo of Stan McFee, Cherry (left) and Kath (Mrs Eddy), his daughters. Cherry made the cake and his grand-daughter Judy Shaw decorated it.stan mcfee, cherry mcfee, kath eddy, peter forrest snr, malc. mcfee, rupe niven, jean jamieson