Book, Articles on severance poll concerning split from Shire of Phillip Island and Woolamai 1925-1929, 1925-1929

Historical information

Issue of severance of Phillip Island from the Shire of Phillip Island and Woolamai to become Shire of Phillip Island 1925-1929. This issue had strong opinions on both sides amongst Island residents and shows the political landscape of the times. This is a snapshot of life on Phillip Island in the 1920s. Book also contains notes, poem by D.H. Robb in his handwriting.

Significance

Historical

Physical description

Green exercise book with handwritten notes, articles from newspapers, pamphlets.

Inscriptions & markings

Cover states D.H.Robb, Cowes. Lists of absentee ratepayers and householders, objectors,

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