The old Olive Trees in the photograph were planted by Samuel Amess in the late 1880s. He planted an orchard to the south of the house. What remains of the old orchard planted by him there are the two Olive and two Mulberry Trees.Coloured photograph showing old Olive trees. The old Olive trees were believed to have been planted by Samuel Amess on Churchill Island during the late 1880s.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, olive tree

3 coloured postcards and 8 coloured photographs of scenes on Churchill Island including an aerial view, homestead, outbuildings, vegetation, views, cairn and coastal scenes.Postcards say Churchill Island, Victoria. Victoria Conservation Trustchurchill island, churchill island heritage farm, churchill island - homestead, samuel amess

The Churchill Island collection includes objects from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this object represents the early Amess era.The cannon was left on Churchill Island after the last private resident left and the Island was purchased by the Victorian State Government. During the time of ownership by Samuel Amess, the cannon was positioned in the front garden facing the bay. In 1982, the Victorian Conservation Trust sought to identify the manufacture and provenance of the cannon. Images held within the Churchill Island Museum and Archive demonstrate the annual use of the cannon by the Amess family, in particular the firing of the cannon on New Years Eve of each year.Six pounder cast iron smooth bore cannon, mounted on a white painted wooden carriage with four iron wheels.860 / FRECKchurchill island, cannon, samuel amess, 1800s, victorian conservation trust

TThe Churchill Island collection includes objects from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this iron represents the Amess era. This branding iron belonged to Samuel Amess, who owned Churchill Island in the late nineteenth century and used the iron to brand his cattle.Iron handle with initials SA fashioned at base. Surface rust, pitted metal. churchill island, samuel amess, branding iron, cattle

HistoricalColoured booklet with original drawings by Robert Ingpenvictoria churchill island, graham pizzey, robert ingpen, victoria conservation trust, moonah trees, samuel amess, margaret campbell, churchill island cannon

In 1865 Melbourne was visited by a fully rigged steam sloop flying The Confederate Ensign; at the time the American Civil War was in progress. Samuel Amess feted Captain Waddell and his crew although some people were against The Confederate cause. The Captain was most appreciative and presented Samuel Amess with the small cannon.Coloured photograph showing the Cannon from the Confederate Ship "Shanandoah" in the garden of the homestead on Churchill Island.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, cannon

The Homestead was probably built about 1872 when Samuel Amess became the owner of Churchill Island.coloured photograph showing the Homestead on Churchill Island.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island

The large barn was moved by Samuel Amess from Hastings in the early 1880s and placed on the Churchill Island property.Coloured photograph of wooden shed. Note loft above and machinery in foreground - Churchill Island.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island

Large Barn in photograph was moved by Samuel Amess, who had purchased Churchill Island on 1 June, 1872, from Hastings in the early 1880s.Coloured photograph showing large barn in background. Rusty machinery in foreground. ?Well in background.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island

The Homestead was probably built about 1872 when Samuel Amess became the owner of Churchill Island. A large weatherboard construction with bay windows and corrugated iron roofing.Coloured photograph showing the homestead on Churchill Island. Bay windowed rooms projecting forward on either side of the verandah. Not the sundial in the foreground.local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island

The brick half Cellar, built by Samuel Amess for butter making and to keep meat - produce cool. On the side of the Cellar is a quotation "Gaze sadly here but shed no fear, their duty done they brought good cheer."Coloured photograph showing steps leading down to the underground Cellar situated beside "Rogers' Cottage"local history, photographs, buildings - historical, rural industry, coloured photograph, john cook, churchill island, rogers cottage cellar

N/AThe Churchill Island collection includes several artworks, both original and printed, from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this painting belongs to the Artworks series. Early nineteeth centuryPainted scene of an island shore with sailing boat heading towards shore, c.1900s. The painting is framed in elaborate gold gilt and is orginal.churchill island, oil painting, margaret amess

N/AThe Churchill Island collection includes several artworks, both original and printed, from the late 1800s. The collection is presented in sets and series, of which this painting belongs to the Artworks series.Late nineteeth centuryPainted scene of a rowboat at sea with a low sky in shades of pink and a full moon above. In large elaborate faded gold gilt frame and is orginal.churchill island, oil painting