Photographs - Captain Grossard

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From the Collection of Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc. Heritage Centre 89 Thompson Avenue COWES VICTORIA

Description

6 Coloured photographs of the re-enactment of Cpt. Grossard's accidental shooting and his grave.

Links

www/pidhs.org.au

Object Registration

436-02

Keywords

cpt grossard, back to phillip island, brigid cooper, mary & leo o'callaghan

Historical information

7 photos taken from a collection of slides donated by Brigid Cooper.

Made By

Mary & Leo O'Callaghan & Eve Davis (Maker)

Last updated

1 Jul 2020 at 4:49PM

Certificates - Volunteer Award Certificates Janet Crilly

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

A framed award certificate, 4 photocopied volunteer award certificates, 1 letter and 5 photocopied articles from the Advertiser

Historical information

Janet was a long standing member of Phillip Island Red Cross Branch, being awarded a 30 year service award

Inscriptions & Markings

International Year of Older Persons 1999 Commonwealth Recognition Award for Senior Australians, awarded to Janet May Crilly for the Flinders Electorate. Shire of Phillip Island Volunteer Service awards for invaluable service as a volunteer to the community of Phillip Island for 1992, 1994, 1995 Photos and articles of Red Cross volunteers and long service awards, approximately mid 1990s

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wooden plaque - Australia Day Citizen Award

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

Dark wooden plaque in shape of map of Australia. Has 2 metal plaques.

Historical information

Janet was a long standing volunteer in the local community, especially for Red Cross.

Inscriptions & Markings

Australia Day Citizen Award. Shire of Phillip Island Janet Crilly 1993

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Photograph - Warley Hospital

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

8 Coloured photographs of Warley Hospital, some of Warley Annexe. Showing street and internal views.

Historical information

Warley was a not for profit bush nursing hospital in Cowes for 84 years. It was closed due to lack of funds in 2008.

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Photograph - Shark at Cowes

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

Coloured photographs of white pointer shark at Anderson Street, Cowes, caught off Phillip Island, showing it being transported in a refrigerated van to Queensland. Surrounded by a crowd of people.

Historical information

Vic Hislop caught the 7metre white pointer in 1987.

Inscriptions & Markings

Cowes, Phillip Island. A pro shark catcher got it and took it back to Queensland for stuffing.

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Photograph - Aerial photographs of Phillip Island

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

Coloured photographs showing aerial views of the townships and the Island.

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Photograph - Cowes jetty and Matthew Brady ferry

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

Coloured photograph of the Cowes jetty, taken from the water, showing several men standing on the jetty and others fishing. Cowes township in the background. Coloured photograph of the passenger ferry, Matthew Brady at the Cowes jetty. A large number of passengers inside and on the top deck.

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Photograph - Kitty Miller Bay and the wreck of the Speke

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

Coloured photographs of the remains of the wreck of the Speke and the Knoll at Kitty Miller Bay, Phillip Island.

Historical information

Photos were mainly taken by Bernard Grayden who resided on Phillip Island as a child and later in retirement.

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Medallion - Surf Life Saving Association Australia 75th Anniversary Commemorative Medal

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

Bronze Medal in hinged Blue Velvet Box

Inscriptions & Markings

Cover inscription “Ted Clauscen In appreciation for years of service and assistance to Woolamai Beach S.L.S.C. From President, Committee & Members 1981 - 1982.” Inner lid S.L.S.A. LOGO

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School slate and slate pencils - School slate and pencils

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

2 x slates different sizes 7 x slate pencils used in above slates, different sizes

Historical information

Used by school children up to 1930

Inscriptions & Markings

One has alphabet and numbers around sides

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Photographs - Nobbies Kiosk

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

Photographs of the Kiosk and vehicle at The Nobbies. Late 40's early 50's. Two photos the same - one larger.

Historical information

Photograph taken on a camping trip to Phillip Island by the donor's brother.

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Invitation - Switching On Ceremony

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

invitation Card to Switching on of electricity supply to Ventnor District, Friday 13th December 1963. Mrs Edith Coels performed the switch-on ceremony. Card in Presentation Box - Picture Frame

Historical information

Mrs Coels was born in Warley Hospital and lived all her life in Ventnor.

Inscriptions & Markings

Committee of Ventnor No. 2 S.E.C. Extension Group Switching On Ceremony At Ventnor Hall on Friday, 13th December, 1963 at 8 pm McNabb's Orchestra Good Supper Ticket 7/6

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Photographs - Cowes Primary School Opening

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

Five coloured photographs of the Cowes Primary School new Campus in Settlement Road, opening.

Historical information

Photographs donated by Anne Davie, Ventnor

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Brochure - Beach Estate Cowes

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

Four page colour Brochure advertising land in Devon Avenue and Cornwall Avenue, Cowes, For Sale. Illustrations of Cowes Pier, The Beach at Cowes and motoring on the Island.

Historical information

Advertising Land for Sale in Cowes, Phillip Island

Inscriptions & Markings

Four pages of Real Estate lingo!! Agents - Chas Grayden Jnr, Cowes and Duncan & Weller, Malvern

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Booklet - Phillip Island Bulldogs

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

Book titled "Phillip Island Bulldogs". Phillip Island Football Netball Club. The first 70 years from 1946 to 2016. 63 pages with soft cover.

Historical information

Donated by Martin Grachan, Ventnor

Inscriptions & Markings

Book Title

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Photographs - James Findlay

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

453-01: Black & White Photograph of James Findlay - Stonemason 1920. Constructed the Stone Cairn by the pier at Rhyll. 453-02: Photograph of James Findlay constructing the Rhyll Cairn 1922 together with a copy of the Inscription on the Plaque. 453-03: Photograph of the Stone Cairn at Rhyll being unveiled by The Earl of Stradbroke on 20th February 1923.

Historical information

Photographs relating to the Rhyll Cairn constructed by James Findlay. Unveiling by The Earl of Stradbroke on 20th February 1923. Built to commemorate the discovery of Westernport by George Bass 4th January, 1798. Visits followed by Lieut James Grant March 1801, Lieut John Murray December 1801. The French under Capt. Baudin April, 1802 and Capt D'Urville November 1826. Also the establishment of a temporary British settlement (For Dumaresq) December 1826.

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Photograph - Post Card - The Shell House

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

Coloured Postcard of the Shell House at Ventnor, Phillip Island

Historical information

Donated by Mrs Norma Hamilton, Cowes

Inscriptions & Markings

The House of Shells, Ventnor

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Newspaper cutting - Eric Juckert & Shirley Webster

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

450-40: Newspaper article about Eric Juckert and the founding of the Island's first art group. May 1964. 450-41: Newspaper article about Cowes resident, Shirley Webster. May 1964.

Historical information

Two newspaper articles as a part of Mary Karney's collection.

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Photograph - Post Cards - Phillip Island

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

Three coloured Postcards, Cowes Pier, Rocky Headlands near Cowes and On the Beach at Cowes.

Historical information

Three coloured Postcards from Mary Karney's collection.

Inscriptions & Markings

450-37: Waiting for the Steamer on the Pier at Cowes, Phillip Island. 450-38: Rocky Headlands near Cowes, Phillip Island. 450:39: On The Beach at Cowes, Phillip Island.

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Photograph - Post Cards - Phillip Island

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

11 Postcards of Phillip Island from the Mary Karney collection.

Historical information

Eleven postcard photographs from Mary Karney's collection.

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Photograph - Post Card - Stoney Point

Phillip Island and District Historical Society Inc., COWES

450-23: Postcard of the Stony Point Pier on Mornington Peninsula. Ferries went from Cowes to Stony Point often via French Island. 450-24: Postcard of the Breakers at Kilcunda. 450-25: Postcard of the Powlett River near the mouth.

Historical information

Three from a collection of Postcards donated by Mary Karney

Inscriptions & Markings

Stony Point Pier Breakers Kilcunda 182 Powlett River near the mouth 86

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Photographs - Captain Grossard

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