One of a collection of photographs donated by Nancy McHaffie Rankine McHaffie (John Rankine McHaffie) 1st cousin to Noel Wemyss McHaffie, both grandsons of John David McHaffie (first permanent European settler of Phillip Island). Enlisted WW1 as sapper in Field Company Engineers (service number 19907) and embarked from Melbourne in ship HMAT Nestor A71 on 21 November 1917.Sepia photograph of Rankin McHaffie, the son of Quinton McHaffie.On back: Rankin McHaffie - son of Quinton McHaffie.rankin mchaffie, mchaffie family, quinton mchaffie, n mchaffie

One of a collection of photographs donated by Nancy McHaffie. Noel Wemyss McHaffie grandson of first permanent Europena settler of Phillip Island (John David McHaffie). Enlisted WW1 as sapper in Signals Corps (service number 19350) and embarked from Sydney in ship HMAT Kyarra A55 bound for Egypt on 3 September 1917. 1st cousin to Rankine McHaffie.Black & White photograph of Noel McHaffie, son of David James McHaffieOn back: Noel McHaffie Son of David James McHaffie.noel mchaffie, mchaffie family, n mchaffie

One of a collection of photographs donated by Nancy McHaffie. Georgianna McHaffie, nee Georgianna Gemima White Henderson, married John David McHaffie in 1861. He was the first permanent European settler of Phillip Island in 1842 together with his brother William from Scotland.Black & White photograph of Georgianna McHaffieOn back: Georgianna McHaffiegeorgianna mchaffie, mchaffie family, n mchaffie

Donated by Bass Valley Historical SocietyBlack & White Portrait of Georgie McHaffie as a small child standing on chair with hand on bowl.On back: "Georgie McHaffie"georgie mchaffie, georgianna mchaffie, mchaffie family, phillip island, bass valley historical society

Donated by Bass Valley Historical SocietyBlack & White Portrait of Anne McHaffie as a young child in lace dress.On back: " Anne McHaffie Phillip Island"mchaffie family, phillip island, bass valley historical society, anne mchaffie

Donated by Bass Valley Historical SocietyBlack & White portrait of David McHaffie as a young child leaning on the arm of a chair - dressed in a dress and boots.On back: "David McHaffie"mchaffie family, david mchaffie, phillip island, bass valley historical society

Donated by Bass Valley Historical SocietyBlack & White Photograph of Quinton McHaffie as a young boy with long hair, leaning against the back of a chair in the garden.On back: "Quinton McHaffie"mchaffie family, quinton mchaffie, phillip island, bass valley historical society

Donated by Bass Valley Historical SocietyBlack & White Portrait of Anne McHaffie as a young woman in high necked dress wearing 2 strands of pearls.On back: "Anne McHaffie now Mrs Hardy"mchaffie family, anne mchaffie, phillip island, bass valley historical society

Donated by Bass Valley Historical SocietyBlack & White Portrait of Mrs John McHaffie sitting. Wearing 18th century style black dress with puffed sleeves.On back: "Mrs John McHaffie - Phillip Island"mchaffie family, mrs john mchaffie, phillip island, bass valley historical society

Donated by Bass Valley Historical SocietyBlack & White portrait of David McHaffie as a young 14 yr old boy. Stainding with hat in his left hand and right hand on railing.On back: "David I. McHaffie - 1878 - aged 14 years.mchaffie family, david mchaffie, phillip island, bass valley historical society

McHaffie family were early settlers on Phillip Island. Mrs Frank Jansson, wife of a fisherman from Rhyll.HistoricalSmall black & white photograph of a rural outlook with house and water in the background. Foreground has a wooden buggy on a grassy area with a woman and small child.The McHaffie buggy. Mrs F. Jansson and son, John.mchaffie family, mrs frank jansson, buggy

This homestead was situated next to the Lagoon Ventnor. The McHaffie brothers leased the Island from 1842 to 1863. Sepia photograph believed to be the McHaffie Homestead, Ventnor, Phillip Island. NB by C Grayden 6/7/2015. The envelope that these photos were stored in has a typed note "Cumloden", St. Kilda.phillip island, mchaffie homestead, mchaffie brothers

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

John and his brother, William were the first real settlers on Phillip Island.Black and white portrait of John David McHaffie.john david mchaffie, portrait, photographs

Georgiana kept a diary which is a reliable source of information on the lives of the first settlers in Phillip Island.Large black and white photograph of Georgiana McHaffie as a studio portraitgeorgiana mchaffie, photographs, pioneers, diaries, portrait

Oonah (b 1906) and Brenda (b 1912) Hardy, both daughters of Douglas Hardy and Anna Frances McHaffie (daughter of John David McHaffie - first permanent European settler of Phillip Island). Oonah, the taller girl, is on the left. One of 4 photos donated by Nancy McHaffie.Black & White photograph of Oonah & Brenda Hardy in what looks like school uniforms.On back: Oonah and Brenda Hardyoonah & brenda hardy, n mchaffie, mchaffie family

To EE Henderson from G McHaffie Nov 5 1869 [ her sister Mrs John McHaffie ]The Book of Common Prayer, 1869. Brown leather bound book with half a clasp goldEEJ Henderson from Georgianna McHaffie phillip island, common prayer, prayer book, united church of england and ireland, religion, henderson, mchaffie

This work was painted following Rob McHaffie’s Australia Council Residency at Cité Internationale des Arts in Paris in 2007. Despite Paris being a beautiful city, McHaffie also found the experience challenging and felt that on a bad day, the city was no more than an ornately decorated concrete jungle. In this painting a monkey looks out from a green building onto an imagined scene abound with art historical references. A classical European figurative sculpture is surrounded by flowers from Monet’s gardens, while a contemporary sculpture by Franz West dominates the foreground of the work. McHaffie questions the so-called evolution of cultured humanity in comparison to the imagined contentedness of our pre-evolved species.oil on linenmonkey, sculpture, painting, rob mchaffie, paris, flowers, franz 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 a Sketch of Head Station of Messrs. W & W J McHaffie by W. & E. Liardet. Copy of water colour by Victoria's earliest artist late 1840's.Hand written inscription by W. J. McHaffie - "Sketch of Head Station of Mssrs. W & J.M. McHaffie of Phillip Island by W.F.E. Liardet."local history, photography, photographs, painting, early settlement, black & white photograph, farming, settlement, mchaffie, john jenner, bryant west

Word of mouth (Half Moon Bay) 2018 is a two-panel work which is the largest painting the artist has made to date. It is a colourful and fun, light-hearted scene of an imaginative party that the artist would love to attend at Half Moon Bay in Black Rock. Depicted in the work are over 30 figures, including international tourists, family and friends of McHaffie as well as famous identities such as musicians David Bowie and Solange Knowles, and fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. McHaffie’s DJ friend Lucreccia Quintanilla has set up a DJ deck and speakers on the beach while the party goers are wading in the shallow waters, dancing on the cliff and mingling on the beach in what appears to be an idyllic summer’s day in Bayside.oil on linen (diptych)painting, beach, half moon bay, black rock, bayside, coast, party, rob mchaffie, dj, dance, musician, karl lagerfeld, david bowie, solange knowles, lucreccia quintanilla, port phillip bay, word of mouth, mooji, jon campbell, tourists, family, friends, cliff, rocks, water

One of a collection of photographs and drawings donated by Mr J. W. Gliddon and used in his book "Phillip Island in Picture and Story"An early drawing of the McHaffie homestead, possibly by J. B. Henderson during the 1860's. Although unfinished it is probably an accurate portrayal."An early sketch of the McHaffie homestead" "Incomplete parts shown in pencil. Probably the most truthful record extant. J. W. G." "John David McHaffie."mchaffie homestead, phillip island, mr. j. w. gliddon

Von Mueller, one of Australia's greatest botanists and contributor to the early development of the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. He had a home on Phillip island and was engaged to Euphemia Henderson. 5 pages. One typed sheet from Mrs V. McHaffie and 4 photocopied handwritten pages of letter. Letter from Baron Von Mueller to Miss Euphemia Henderson [ sister of Mr J. D. McHaffie of Phillip Island]. Mrs V. McHaffie. 8 August 1973 Melbourne Botanic Garden, Sunday 22 February 1863baron von mueller, miss euphemia henderson, letters, mrs v. mchaffie

Transparency donated by Mrs B W Higgins who received it from Mrs O McHaffie & Mr J W Gliddon.Black & White Transparency - Portrait of Hannah Douart McHaffiehannah mchaffie, j w gliddon, mrs o mchaffie, phillip island

Rob McHaffie is known for his skilful depictions of fleeting moments from everyday life, which often evoke humour, pathos and camaraderie. His drawings and paintings involve ‘collaging’ of images and ideas, juxtaposing high and low culture, and emotions. Casual Guy came from an exhibition of a body of bright, bold and quirky portraits titled 'I can still remember how to speak'. The works are light-hearted with tropical colours, transporting the viewer to an idyllic, utopian place. Influences from his travels in Malaysia and Thailand are clear in these works. McHaffie’s paintings carry a personal and diaristic element, recording the world around him. Trust, love and spirituality are key recurring themes in his works. In 2025, McHaffie was commissioned by the National Portrait Gallery to paint a portrait of gardening guru Costa Georgiadis titled 'Costa (it's not ours, it's us). stonnington contemporary art collection, painting, rob mchaffie

oil on linenpainting, buildings, mother, baby, plants, apartments, rob mchaffie, high rise, parquetry, neighbourhood, foliage

gouache and pencil on paperrob mchaffie, watercolour, people, brighton, bayside, church street, woolworths, supermarket, elderly, dog, pet, ramp

The McHaffie brothers came to Phillip Island in 1842. They settled on the sheltered, west side of the Island. William went back to Scotland leaving David in sole charge of the property.Site of the first house built on Phillip island at Ventnor, showing the McHaffie Lagoon.coloured photograph, mchaffie lagoon, ventnor phillip island, john cook, first settlers

Joshua Gliddon wrote Phillip Island in Picture and Story which is referred to in the letter. The McHaffie family were original settlers on the Island. Historical3 large coloured aerial photos of Cowes and San Remo and a letter from Joshua Gliddon to June Gould re the McHaffie propertycoloured photograph, aerial photograph, joshua gliddon, mchaffie family, sambell family, cowes, san remo, cowes yacht club, phillip island in picture and story, june gould

A collection of photographs donated by Meg Davis (nee McHaffie) relating to the Lonely Grave site in Ventnor and the McHaffie family.A collection of 8 coloured photographs relating to Capt. Grossard's Grave Site and the McHaffie family. 272-01. Photograph of Fiona McCarthy and Julie Box planting a Norfolk Pine at the Lonely Grave, Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island 272-02. Photograph of Fiona McCarthy and Meg Davis planting a Norfolk Pine at the Lonely Grave, Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island 272-03. Photograph of the Lonely Grave Memorial Plaque re Capt Grossard's accidental death. 272-04. Photograph of a Memoral Plaque commemorating the first settlement on Phillip Island by the McHaffie family 272-05. Photograph closeup of the above Memoral Plaque. 272-06. Photograph of the Memorial Plaque of the Gravesite of Capt. W. P. Grossard who died 17th December 1868. 272-07. Photograph closeup of the above. 272-08. Photograph of a brown glazed pot supposed to be from the McHaffie homestead site in Ventnor, Phillip Island.capt grossard, the lonely grave at grossard point, mchaffie family, meg davis, julie box, fiona mccarthy