Historical information

Edward, a female koala, was owned by Florence Oswin Roberts who rescued the koala from a bush fire. She was a local identity involved in koala conservation in the early 20th century.

Physical description

Wooden and glass display case containing custom mounted koala on a tree branch.

Inscriptions & markings

Engraved on a plaque - Edward 1936 - 1944. Donated by Mrs Oswin Roberts. The only person to legally own a koala. Presented to the Phillip Island Historical society by Vernon and Edna Thompson of ' Carisbrooke' Cowes. By courtesy of the Fisheries and Wildlife division.