This article is written in a very conversational style with a number of asides and little 'digs' (e.g. Phillip Island being named after "Chap who first began to mess up Port Jackson".) The writer, Peter Fenton, is also relating some ornithological and tourist information, along with how to get to Phillip Island via the first Phillip Island bridge (so pre-1969) or train from Melbourne to Stony Point and across on ferry. The article is significant for demonstrating the growing interest in visiting destinations for natural experiences as well as activities such as golf and motor racing.photocopy of newspaper article cut from newspaper. double column of text with associated map below article. Dark patch from photocopy bottom right corner.15/3/65phillip island, little pengiuns, mutton birds, birds of the moon, pacific region, island rookeries, peter fenton, westernport ferry, stony point, railway line, first phillip island bridge, seal rocks, phillip island koalas, governor arthur phillip, golf links, motor racing course

Boiler of S.S. Genister being hauled from Channel near Rhyll Jetty 1966S.S.Genista's ship's Boiler with line attached floating - Jetty in background. 1966local history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, ferries, phillip island shipping, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay, ferry - genista

Boiler of S.S. Genista being hauled from channel near rhyll Jetty 1966.Boiler of the S.S.Genista, line attached being landed.local history, photographs, transport, shipping, maritime technology, ferries, phillip island shipping, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay, ferry - genista

"Genista" - built 1886 Sydney. Wester Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's Copied by Jack Jenner??Farewelling "Genista" - Cowes 1917. Mr. W. McFee at left, casts off line. (Ferry not in photo)local history, photographs, transport, shipping, black & white photograph, ferries, phillip island, westernport bay, ferry - genista

"Genista" - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??"Genista" leaving Cowes 1917?local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay, ferry - genista

A collection of photographs donated by Rhonda McInnes (nee Closs) from her father, Don Closs 's collection. Taken whilst her parents were courting and had a trip to Phillip Island.327-01 - Black & White photograph of Westernport with Cowes Ferry and other ships in the background. 327-02 - Black & White photograph of Cowes Pier looking towards Cowes. 327-03 - Black & White photograph of the Hollydene Guest House with people standing at the front gate. 327-04 - Black & White photograph of the Cowes Vehicular Ferry arriving/departing from the Cowes Pier. 327-05 - Black & White photograph of the Proprietor of the Hollydene Guest House with Janet ? 327-06 - Black & White photograph of The Nobbies, Phillip Island. 327-07 - Black & White photograph of The Nobbies with Seal Rocks in the distance. 327-08 - Black & White photograph of The Nobbies with Janet ? in the foreground. 327-09 - Black & White photograph of Churchill Island from Phillip Island. 327-10 - Black & White photograph of the Phillip Island Suspension Bridge taken from San Remo. 327-11 - Black & White photograph of Bert West and his bus with two passengers getting onto the bus. the nobbies, cowes pier phillip island, westernport, cowes car ferry, hollydene guesthouse cowes phillip island, churchill island, phillip island suspension bridge, bert west

One of a group of photographs from the Bryant West Collection donated by Mary Karney.Black & White postcard of the Eastern Entrance to Westernport showing a Ferry and other vessels with San Remo on the other side of the bay.Eastern Entrance to Western Port from Newhaven. 16.western port phillip island, ferries, san remo, bryant west collection, mary karney

One of 20 photographs/postcards donated by Mary KarneyBlack & White copy of a postcard showing the eastern entrance to Westernport from Newhaven. A ferry and yacht in the foreground and a vessel on the other side."Eastern Entrance to Western Port from Newhaven. 16."westernport bay, newhaven phillip island, eastern entrance to westernport, mary karney

The Australian pilot vessel and steam yacht Alvina had a long and varied career. It was built in the UK as a private yacht, 1891 and in 1903 came to Australia to commence in the pilot service at Port Phillip Heads. This model of the pilot ship is held by the nearby Queenscliff Maritime Museum in Victoria. In 1923 the larger Akuna took over from the Alvina, which then served as an excursion steamer and ferry in Westernport Bay for another 10 years when in 1933 it was replaced by an ex-Sydney vehicular ferry displaced by the new Harbour Bridge. Alvina was not scrapped until 1961. DSC_0046In 1901 the pilots took delivery of their first steam-powered pilot cutter, “Victoria”, 46 metres in length, built at Williamstown. “Victoria” was followed by “Alvina”, “Akuna”, “Akuna II” and in 1953, “Wyuna”, a twin-screw diesel electric pilot cutter 63 metres in length. “Wyuna” served until November 1979 and was then sold to the new Australian Maritime College at Launceston, Tasmania for use as a training ship.Model of the Pilot vessel 'Alvina in glass casepilot service, pilot vessel 'alvina', mr a g woodley

Broadbent's Official Road Guides Company took over George R. Broadbent's business in 1935. In 1963, it changed its name to Broadbent's Road Maps Pty. Ltd. Broadbent's company produced many maps, road and tourism guides of Australia.HistoricalSmall, beige coloured booklet with blue print and round photo of S.S.Alvina at Cowes jetty on cover. Advertisement for Westernport Steamer Service on rear page. Contains descriptions of main towns and places of interest. Also advertisements for guesthouses, businesses and tourist guides.Broadbent's Holiday Guide to Phillip Island and San Remo. [alternative title]tourist brochure, souvenir, broadbent's guides, phillip island accommodation, ferries, maps, guesthouses, hotels, shops

A collection of a group of photographs donated to the Society by Lun Blom, from the Photo Shop in Thompson Avenue, Cowes (was opposite the museum)A collection of 19 photographs of Phillip Island and surrounds. 293-01. Koala sitting in enamel bowl on table 293-02. 20 farmers having a break. 293-03. Reproduction of painting of The Nobbies. 293-04. Photograph of a Trophy for 1st prize for ploughing won by Mr L Morrison 1859. 293-05. Photograph of three men standing in front of a motor vehicle. 293-06. Photograph of view of Cleeland's House at Cape Woolamai. 293-07. Photograph of a whale beached on Phillip Island with people standing around it. 293-08. Photograph of a family and children in front of car - unknown. 293-09. Photograph of a painting of "Innishowen" Harbison's Property. Mr Harbison's portrait inset on the painting. 293-10. Photograph of an early map - possibly drawn by Bass & Flinders. 293-11. Photograph of the San Remo-Westernport Hotel, with vehicles in front. 293-12. Photograph of a fishing boat at the San Remo Jetty with the township in the background. 293-13. Photograph of a couta boat under full sail in Westernport. 293-14. Photograph of an aerial view of the Two Bridges taken from San Remo side. 293-15. Photograph of the Mutton Bird Eggers Camp - Bergins Bay Cape Woolamai. 293-16. Photograph of a Steam ferry decorated with flags. 293-17. Photograph of Fisherman's hut at Cowes with pier in the background. Possibly Mr Cox's. 293-18. Photograph of a couple standing on the bridge in Lover's Walk Cowes. 293-19. Photograph of an aerial view of Phillip Island looking towards Mornington Peninsula and the Heads to Port Phillip Bay in the distance.293-01. "Koala Pie" Cowes. 293-06. Mr Cleeland's Station. 293-09. "Innishowen" Mr. Harbison. 293-10. Phillip Island. 293-17. Phillip Island - Fisherman's Hut, Cowes. 293-18. Phillip Island - Lover's Walk, Cowes.wildlife - koala, wildlife - whale, the nobbies, ploughing trophy, cape woolamai - cleeland's house, innishowen, mr harbison, phillip island map, westernport hotel san remo, fishing boat san remo pier, couta boat westernport, the two bridges san remo, mutton bird eggers camp, steam ferry, fisherman's hut cowes, lover's walk cowes, aerial view of phillip island, lyn blom

A Souvenir Postcard Folder donated by Derick White.Strip postcard folder of 12 coloured views. 341-01,2,3. The Koala Cafe, Post Office & Bayview Guest looking towards the crn of Thompson Avenue and The Esplanade. The Cowes beach & Pier. The Nobbies and steps to the Blowhole. 341-04,5,6. The Cowes Pier with a ferry and crowd of people. Cape Woolamai coastline. Close up of a koala in a tree. 341-07,8,9. Seals on Seal Rocks. The San Remo pier with a group of people, beach, and main street with Westernport Hotel in the background. Four people standing looking at The Nobbies. 341-10,11,12. The Isle of Wight Hotel and garden (now where the War Memorial stands). View of the Suspension Bridge. View overlooking Rhyll and Westernport with French Island in the background.Description similar to as above.cowes post office, koala cafe, bayview guesthouse cowes, the nobbies, the nobbies & blowhole, seals on seal rocks phillip island, wildlife - koala, cowes pier phillip island, coastline cape woolamai, san remo and pier, the isle of wight hotel cowes phillip island, rhyll phillip island, phillip island suspension bridge, derick white

One of a collection of photographs donated by Bruce BennettSepia photograph of the Cowes pier with three boats.On back: "Cowes - Wal Steer Collection"cowe pier phillip island, cowes jetty phillip island, ferries, westernport bay, bruce bennett

Folder donated by Joe Prince. Inside folde as writtenr: "Phillip Island, Victoria, Australia" "Situated in Westernport Bay, Phillip Island offers a delightful combination of rugged coastal scenery, quiet restful countryside, and calm sheltered coves. The tourist finds ample interesting features within easy reach of the many Guest Houses and Hotels. The native Koala Bear is seen in numerous parts of the island, and tourist parties are given the opportunity of visiting the haunts of the Penguin and Seal. Excellent beaches provide good swimming and surfing, and the sportsman finds plenty of scope for his activities. The new bridge from San Remo to Newhaven provides an alternative means of communication to that supplied by the Ferry from Stony Point to Cowes." Colour photo folder of Phillip Island. 1. The picturesque rugged coastline at Phillip Island 2. Isle of Wight Hotel, Cowes, Phillip Island 3. The Nobbies and Seal Rocks, Phillip Island 4. Summerland Beach, the home of the Fairy Penguins, Phillip Island (now called Little Penguins) 5. Overlooking the Jetty at Cowes, Phillip Island 6. View from the Jetty looking towards Cowes 7. The Australian Koala and young 8. Thompson Avenue, Cowes 9. One of the many fine beaches at Phillip Island 10. Coastal scene from Erehwon Point, Phillip Island 11. Seals on the Seal Rocks, off Phillip Island 12. The Parade of the Fairy Penguins, Phillip Island 13. Fishing craft at San RemoOn front: "Phillip Island"coastline phillip island, wildlife - koala, wildlife - penguins, wildlife - seals, cowes jetty, cowes pier phillip island, isle of wight hotel - cowes phillip island, fishing boats, the nobbies phillip island, seal rocks phillip island, seals on seal rocks phillip island, joe prince, thompson avenue, cowes

"Genista" - built 1886 Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??"Genista" carrying a wagon and a jinker on top of cabin 1917 Also 4 handwritten sheets describing the history of the Genista and fares.local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, black & white photograph, ferries, phillip island, westernport bay, genista - history

"Genista" - built 1886 Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??Cowes Jetty, 1917 with ferry "Genista" at end, goods shed and other sheds in foreground. Copy.local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay

"Genista" - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's. Copied by Jack Jenner??The pier, Cowes, 7pm Christmas Day 1917. "Genista" about to leave for San Remo, completing special holiday trip. Copy.local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay

"Genista" - built 1886, Sydney. Western Port Ferry 1889 to early 1930's"Genista" ariving at Rhyll c.1915local history, photography, photographs, transport, shipping, ferries, black & white photograph, phillip island, westernport bay

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 IslandPort side Photograph of Vehicular ferry SS "Killara" at speedlocal history, photography, photographs, film maritime technology, ferries, ss "killara", black & white photograph, shipping, ss killara, john jenner, bryant 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 the Ferry SS "Alvina" - port bow.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, ferries, ss "alvina", black & white photograph, shipping, ss alvina, john jenner, bryant 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 cars unloading from the Ferry SS "Killara"local history, photography, photographs, film maritime technology, ferries, ss killara - motor vehicles, black & white photograph, shipping, motor vehicles, john jenner, bryant 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 aeroplane on Cowes Beach with Ferry SS "Killara" at the Jetty in the background. Plane delivering the Herald.local history, photography, photographs, aviation, aeroplane "herald" delivery, sepia photograph, aeroplanes, beach, newspaper herald, shipping, jetty, ss killara, john jenner, bryant 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 the hull of a new ferry built by M. Crole on the beach at Newhavenlocal history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, ferries, new ferry, black & white photograph, shipping, m crole, john jenner, bryant 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 looking along Rhyll Jetty with the Ferry "Genista" and the Schooner "Stephen" and the Ketch "Vision" tied up at the end.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, rhyll jetty and shipping, black & white photograph, shipping, rhyll jetty, genista, stephen, vision, john jenner, bryant 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 Captain James Clark rolling a barrel on Cowes Jetty. Sandy Point in background.local history, photography, photographs, captain james clark, ferry captain, black & white photograph, shipping, ferry captains, cargo, cowes jetty, john jenner, bryant 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 the frame of the Ferry "Stella Maris" in course of building in the stocks at Newhaven.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, ship building, hull frame of the "stella maris", shipping, ferries, stella maris, john jenner, bryant 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 the S. S. "Alvina" leaving Cowes Jetty for Seal Rocks.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, boats, ferries, "alvina", shipping, ss alvina, seal rocks, cowes jetty, john jenner, bryant 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 the S. S. "Alvina" loading at Cowes Jetty.local history, photography, photographs, maritime technology, ferries, "alvina", black & white photograph, shipping, ss alvina, cowes jetty, john jenner, bryant west