Purpose of the meeting was the reforming of the Historical Society. Discussion included a suitable building to house exhibits, finance and insurance. A Committee of nine members was formed.Two typed pages on yellow foolscap sized paper of minutes of the Inaugural Meeting of the Historical Society of Phillip Island. 21st August 1967 held at the Council Chambers, Cowes.local history, phillip island historical society, local identities

Photograph taken from Cowes front beach of L-shaped long pier. On the"L" extension is the derrick for the vehicular ferry "Killara" and shed. The Jetty Shed at approach to pier is on extreme right. Large overhanging branches of tree is across the top of photograph.The pier, Cowes, Phillip IslandThe Pier, Cowes, Phillip Island, Vic. Murray Views No. 5. The Pier, Cowes, Phillip Island, Vic.local history, photographs, jetties, cowes, phillip island, black & white photograph, mona condrick, killara ferry

Subdivision of Summerlands commenced in the 1920s with 12 large allotments created, along with features such as a roundabout and cypress trees. Between 1927 and 1931, 227 new blocks were created, and from 1929 to 1940 there was a nine-hole golf course on what is now the Penguin Parade car park.Historical Large 8 page glossy booklet advertising Summerlands Estate, describing attractions of the area ,maps, houses , golf course. Basically black and white with some orange print and a coloured map.Ideal Summerland on the Nobbies Phillip Island. "The land of somewhere we long to go". Published by Phillip Island Holidays Development Pty Ltd. 6o Market Street, Melbourne.housing, tourism phillip island, summerland estate

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. Phillip Island Cemetery Notice BoardPhillip Island Cemetery Trust Est. 1870. The Secretary must be notified before any monument is to be erected. No wooden structure allowed. By order of Trustees. Secretary/Treasurer Cherry McFee RMB 1266, Cowes 3922 (03) 5956 9214 This cemetery is maintained by a Trust and Voluntary Helpers.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffrey

Tourist brochure printed by the Phillip Island Printers pre 1960HistoricalSmall cream coloured brochure with details of accommodation, transport and animals. Inside is a map of the Island with numbered points of interest. There is also a plan of Cowes and drawings of animals.Visitors' Guide 6d Authentic Phillip Island Road Maptourist brochure, road map

Donated by Jill Walton from her husband's collection.Phillip Island Band Ticket and Lapel & Hat Badges. Ticket for Tasmanian Tour in 1947.On Ticket: Phillip Island Band Victoria - Tasmanian Tour 1947 - Stan Walton.phillip island band, phillip island band badges, phillip island band tour ticket, stan walton, jill walton

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984B & W postcard. View of "Phillip Island Hotel", Walpole Street, Cowes.Phillip Island Hotel, Cowes Victoria. Real Photo Series M.1257local history, photography, photographs, postcards, hotel, cowes, phillip island, black & white postcard copy, phillip island hotel, walpole street

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984View of Forrest Caves on Phillip Island, with man standing inside a cave. Cape Woolamai seen in the distance.Forest Caves, Phillip Island. Valentine Series No.36local history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white postcard copy, forest caves, cape woolamai, phillip island

View of The Nobbies and Seal Rocks, Phillip Island, Victoria. The Rose Series P 665The Rose Series P.665 The Nobbies and Seal Rocks, Phillip Island, Victorialocal history, postcards, the nobbies, seal rocks, phillip island, sepia photograph, ian reiher

Sepia Postcard of the southern coastline of Phillip Island The Rose Series P 670The Rose Series. P 670 The restless sea, Back Beach, Phillip Island, Victorialocal history, postcards, back beach, phillip island, sepia photograph, ian reiher, coastline

Part of a collection of 'Rose & Valentine' series of Post Cards. Copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. Phillip Island showing Back Beach near Pyramid Rock, VictoriaThe Rose Series P668. Back beach near The Pyramid , Phillip Island, Victoria.local history, photography, photographs, postcards, black & white postcard copy, pyramid rock, phillip island.

From the Estate of Keith McIlwraith 20th July, 1983. This photograph, probably from the 1930's, shows the Phillip Island Band which commenced in 1924. At this time (1930's) the band made two visits to Ballarat for competitions. Phillip Island Band.Names of members on back of photo [ See 147-01]local history, postcards, early postcard, sepia postcard, bands, phillip island, de la haye, bryant west, c. williams, noel cleeland

Part of a collection of Rose & Valentine Series of Postcards - copied by John Jansson 1984Black & White Postcard. View of Newhaven from San Remo, Phillip Island. Over printed "Merry Christmas" CopyNewhaven from San Remo, Phillip Island. "Merry Christmas" over printedlocal history, photography, photographs, views newhaven, phillip island, newhaven

Aerial view of first Phillip Island Suspension Bridge completed in 1940 and opend by Hon. Albert Dunstan MLA, Premier of Victoria.Aerial photograph of Mainland and Phillip Island with connecting bridge from Newhaven, showing San Remo.local history, photographs, civil engineering, bridges, phillip island bridge, black & white photograph, jack jenner collection, phillip island bridges, public construction

Series of articles collected by the Advertiser for the celebration in 2018 of 150 years of European settlement of Phillip Island. Printed by Chicory Publshing, division of The Phillip Island and San Remo .Advertiser.HistoricalColoured hardcover book, 229 pages, with photos, stories and recollections of early settlement of Phillip IslandOnce upon an island : the early days of Phillip Island Collated by Anne Oswin, Eleanor McKAy and Sarah Hudson.phillip island history, phillip island & san remo advertiser, ferries, shipwrecks, motor racing, wollemi, chicory, golden cyprus trees, sharks, guesthouses, army ww1, ww2, warley hospital, football, olive justice, summerland, churchill island, erosion

Two items donated by Bruce Procter. (Plus 1 duplicate copy of the Rules & Constitution)Two items Nos. 338-01 & 338-02. 01 is a Season's Member's Ticket for the Phillip Island Band. 02. Is the Phillip Island Band Rules & Constitution booklet.phillip island band membership ticket, phillip island band rules & constitution, bruce procter

HistoricalA4 orange soft covered with photocopied pages. phillip island, victoria, history, mary karney, robb family, west family, postal services, chicory industry, rescue practice, severance of phillip island, albert k. t. samble, cr dawson davie, water supply, ferries, broadwater guesthouse cowes phillip island, phillip island library

Original Phillip Island bridge which was replaced in 1968Large coloured photo of the first Phillip Island Bridge looking from Newhaven towards San Remo at low tide.Nilnewhaven, phillip island bridge, san remo

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. 6 Photographs of the Phillip Island Cemetery with views of the graves and the Gazebo.phillip island cemetery, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffrey

Collection of Newspaper clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Newspaper article relating to the paper Phillip Island Times with articles from the paper dating from 25/3/1933.phillip island news, phillip island times, jean jamieson

1968 was the centenary of open settlement on Phillip Island. Black & White photograph of a group of ladies dressed as school girls, celebrating the Back to Phillip island Centenary in 1968. L to R: Edith Jeffrey, Jean Morrison, Eileen Jenner (Smith), Margaret Papworth. edith jeffrey, jean morrison, eileen jenner (smith), margaret papworth, w papworth, back to phillip island 1968, centenary celebrations 1968

Small black and white photo of penguins crossing the beach on Phillip IslandPenguins, Phillip Islandpenguins, photographs

This was held on the centenary of European settlement of Phillip Island. It mentions the discoveries of Aboriginal artefacts on the Island.Historical2 A3 photocopied pages of a newspaper article from The Powlett Express Wonthaggi, June 5 1942 on the Centenary of Phillip Island and the formation of the Historical Society at Erehwon, the home of Cr and Mrs Davie on May 25 1942. Speakers included Mr & Mrs Hardy [McHaffie], Captain E. Dixon, Mr J. Gliddon, Mr W. Kennon and Mr J. Grayden.The Powlett Express Wonthaggi and Victorian State Coalfields Advertiser. One Hundred Years Of Progress Phillip Island Centenarycentenary celebrations 1942, phillip island and westernport historical society, centenary gathering at erehwon, cr dawson davie, j w gliddon, mchaffie, r. grayden, powlett express 1942, aboriginal artifact

One of a collection of 18 photographs and postcards donated by Jill YeomanBlack & White photograph of the Southcoast Phillip Island - near SummerlandCowes Feb 1939southcoast phillip island, phillip island coastline, coastline phillip island, jill yeoman

One of a collection of 18 photographs & postcards donated by Jill YeomanBlack & White photograph of Summerland Beach (?) Phillip IslandCowes Feb 1939summerland beach phillip island, phillip island coastline, jill yeoman

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.466-40: George Walton settled at Rhyll after the Land Settlement Act was granted 8 acres in the township of Rhyll. He was the father of a large family, many descendants still live on Phillip Island. He had the honour of being the first brickmaker on the Island. He died in 1912 in his 81st year. Also Harriet Walton, Richard Walton & George James. 466-41: The Gall Family. Robert and Sarah Gall came to Phillip Island about 1869 and selected Block 10, some 20 acres. They built their home and sunk a well which still exists in Settlement Road, Cowes. Their Plaque and the Walton Plaque were donated by the Phillip Island & District Historical Society. phillip island cemetery, walton, gall, nancy mchaffie, edith jeffery

The bridge built around 1939. Fishing fleet. Twin jetties to left of bridge, township, bush and wide sand strip of surf beach.Bridge between Phillip Island and San Remo. Photograph depicting San Remo onlyNo. 1. Phillip Island Bridge, Vic. Airspy Photolocal history, photographs, bridges, san remo, coastline, bridge, fishing fleet, jetties, bruce bennett

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