Photograph, 1978/79

Historical information

This was Arnie Brown's house in the main street of Cowes. Arnie lived at Hastings, but came to live on Phillip Island in 1908. One of the best known boatman - he provided fishing trips for visitors. He died in the autumn of 1952 from an accident when tying up at Cowes Jetty. He had numerous fishing boats.

Physical description

Old house in Thompson Avenue, Cowes. Red iron roof, red tank on stand on left hand side of picture. Verandah around front of house. Note double wire gates.

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