Photograph, George Cox, 1914

Historical information

George Cox became the mailman ferrying to and fro Frankston to Phillip Island. He was granted a fisherman's license enabling him to live on the foreshore below the Isle Of Wight. Hut was roughly built of brick blocks and wood. He is dressed in cap, old trousers and coat over singlet.

Physical description

George Cox standing outside his hut right hand shading his eyes as he looks out to sea.

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