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Photos – Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day – 14 March 2021

Sunday 14 March 2021 by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster)

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Photos from the Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day – 14 March 2021.

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Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 14 Mar 2021 (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 14 Mar 2021 (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 14 Mar 2021 (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 14 Mar 2021 (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 14 Mar 2021 (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 14 Mar 2021 (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 14 Mar 2021 (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 14 Mar 2021 (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 14 Mar 2021 (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 14 Mar 2021 (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 14 Mar 2021 (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

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Photos – Farm Machinery Signs

Sunday 14 March 2021Wednesday 23 September 2020 by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster)

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Farm Machinery Signs.

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Farm Machinery Signs - Cultivation

Farm Machinery Signs - General-Farming

Farm Machinery Signs - Hay-and-Feed

Farm Machinery Signs - Ploughing

Farm Machinery Signs - Potato-Harvesting

Farm Machinery Signs - Transportation

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Photos – Churchill Island Gets a Facelift

Sunday 14 March 2021Friday 7 August 2020 by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster)

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Churchill Island Gets a Facelift.

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Entry to Main Building Repainted

Rogers Cottage Repainted

Barn Trim Repainted

Cafe Floor Resealed

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Photos – New Signs for Churchill Island

Sunday 14 March 2021Sunday 9 June 2019 by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster)

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Photos of the New Signs for Churchill Island.

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Entrance to Churchill Island (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Directions from the Heritage Precinct to the Visitor Centre (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Directions to the Main Activities (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Information about the Farming Activities (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Sheep Shearing Sign (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Cow Milking Sign (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Whip Cracking Sign (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Working Dog Show Sign (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

Welcome to the Heritage Farm (Photo by Tom O'Dea)

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Photos – Historical Items

Sunday 14 March 2021Saturday 10 December 2016 by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster)

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Photos of Historical Items.

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The Lady Nelson

The Cannon

Miss Flinders

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Photos – About FOCIS

Sunday 14 March 2021Saturday 10 December 2016 by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster)

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Photos about FOCIS.

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FOCIS Executive Committee - 2010

Staff and Volunteer Outing - 2010

Staff and Volunteer Outing - 2010

Staff and Volunteer Outing - 2010

Staff and Volunteer Outing - 2010

Staff and Volunteer Outing - 2010

Staff and Volunteer Outing - 2010

Staff and Volunteer Outing - 2010

Staff and Volunteer Outing - 2010

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Photos – About the Farm and Gardens

Sunday 14 March 2021Saturday 10 December 2016 by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster)

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Photos of the Farm and the Gardens.

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Preserving our collection

Lavendar Beds

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Photos – About Churchill Island

Sunday 14 March 2021Saturday 10 December 2016 by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster)

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Photos of Churchill Island.

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Near Roger's Cottage

Pickersgill Women

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Photos – Awards and Presentations

Sunday 14 March 2021Saturday 10 December 2016 by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster)

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Photos of Awards and Presentations.

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Presentation of Certificate of Life Membership to Ian and Jan Jonas

Bass Coast Shire and National Trust Heritage Award - 15 May 2011

Bass Coast Shire and National Trust Heritage Award - 15 May 2011

Bass Coast Shire and National Trust Heritage Award - 15 May 2011

Bass Coast Shire and National Trust Heritage Award - 15 May 2011

Bass Coast Shire and National Trust Heritage Award - 15 May 2011

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Photos – Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day – 6 March 2016

Sunday 14 March 2021Saturday 10 December 2016 by Tom O'Dea (Webmaster)

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Photos from the Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day – 6 March 2016.

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Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 6 Mar 2016

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 6 Mar 2016

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 6 Mar 2016

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 6 Mar 2016

Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day - 6 Mar 2016

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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

3 days ago

FOCIS president Graeme Clauscen is a man of many talents, and recently became a published author! Graeme has written a history of the Woolamai Surf Life Club, which of course is not far from Churchill Island as the crow flies. WSLSC members have acted as car parking attendants at various Churchill Island events over the years. Graeme presented a talk at the Phillip Island & District Historical Society first quarterly meeting last Monday on his adventures of writing and publishing the book, which is a fundraiser for the WSLC. The Historical Society secretary notes of Graeme's talk begin:
At the very first (WSLSC) meeting he attended, he walked away having accepted the job as Treasurer and remained on the committee for about 12 years. On taking on the role of Treasurer, Graeme recalls that he was handed the account book which
showed that there was ʻabout 3/6dʼ in the bank and a collection tin which was essentially empty.
He was also handed a collection of press clippings which he compiled into a scrap book, which he built on over the years, culminating in some 15 books of press clippings and photos documenting the progress of the Club.
It was a few years ago when these books were on display at a ʻknees upʼ event at the Club, that someone made the suggestion to Graeme that a book should be written. This sowed the seed for Graeme.
He was able to source much of the data required for his vision of the book from Lifesaving Victoria such as the list of all bronze medallion members, list of office bearers and Presidents etc. Graeme had kept every copy of the Annual Reports and was able to resurrect all the names of the life members from them ‒ however
his quest to locate photographs of these life members proved to be harder than squeezing blood out of a stone!" Graeme persevered and the result is his beautiful book: "Wild about Woolie", which was finished with the help of a few skilled people after several rough drafts. Photos show the drafts in progress and Graeme with the finished book. Great job Graeme! ... See MoreSee Less

FOCIS president Graeme Clauscen is a man of many talents, and recently became a published author! Graeme has written a history of the Woolamai Surf Life Club, which of course is not far from Churchill Island as the crow flies. WSLSC members have acted as car parking attendants at various Churchill Island events over the years. Graeme presented a talk at the Phillip Island & District Historical Society first quarterly meeting last Monday on his adventures of writing and publishing the book, which is a fundraiser for the WSLC. The Historical Society secretary notes of Graemes talk begin:
At the very first (WSLSC) meeting he attended, he walked away having accepted the job as Treasurer and remained on the committee for about 12 years. On taking on the role of Treasurer, Graeme recalls that he was handed the account book which
showed that there was ʻabout 3/6dʼ in the bank and a collection tin which was essentially empty.
He was also handed a collection of press clippings which he compiled into a scrap book, which he built on over the years, culminating in some 15 books of press clippings and photos documenting the progress of the Club.
It was a few years ago when these books were on display at a ʻknees upʼ event at the Club, that someone made the suggestion to Graeme that a book should be written. This sowed the seed for Graeme.
He was able to source much of the data required for his vision of the book from Lifesaving Victoria such as the list of all bronze medallion members, list of office bearers and Presidents etc. Graeme had kept every copy of the Annual Reports and was able to resurrect all the names of the life members from them ‒ however
his quest to locate photographs of these life members proved to be harder than squeezing blood out of a stone! Graeme persevered and the result is his beautiful book: Wild about Woolie, which was finished with the help of a few skilled people after several rough drafts. Photos show the drafts in progress and Graeme with the finished book. Great job Graeme!

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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

1 week ago

What an interesting talk FOCIS member Jeff Cole gave today about the dray restoration project at our General Meeting. Jeff outlined the aims of the project being not so much to produce a perfect restoration of the original dray, as to provide the public with an insight into how such a restoration project can proceed. They will be provided with updates on a noticeboard in Amess barn where the restoration will take place and can watch whenever volunteers are working there on the dray. They can also see the blacksmiths making new metal parts for the tray at any time when the blacksmiths are available to operate the Forge in the blacksmith shop next door to Amess Barn. Jeff is currently making arrangements to source the timber which will need to be especially cut to imperial measurements. The wheels may well be problematic as they are mostly intact but not in good condition and may not be strong enough to hold up the rebuilt dray. We really look forward to seeing this FOCIS project progress and welcome you all to come along to Churchill Island, find your way to Amess barn and view the progress of the dray restoration. Photo shows Jeff with some of the remnants of the dray which he showed to the meeting, including the step which was attached to one side of the dray to help the operator hop up onto the seat. Also shown are FOCIS members Warwick and Daniel Tempany after the meeting, viewing the current signage and one of the original parts of the dray. ... See MoreSee Less

What an interesting talk FOCIS member Jeff Cole gave today about the dray restoration project at our General Meeting. Jeff outlined the aims of the project being not so much to produce a perfect restoration of the original dray, as to provide the public with an insight into how such a restoration project can proceed. They will be provided with updates on a noticeboard in Amess barn where the restoration will take place and can watch whenever volunteers are working there on the dray. They can also see the blacksmiths making new metal parts for the tray at any time when the blacksmiths are available to operate the Forge in the blacksmith shop next door to Amess Barn. Jeff is currently making arrangements to source the timber which will need to be especially cut to imperial measurements. The wheels may well be problematic as they are mostly intact but not in good condition and may not be strong enough to hold up the rebuilt dray. We really look forward to seeing this FOCIS project progress and welcome you all to come along to Churchill Island, find your way to Amess barn and view the progress of the dray restoration. Photo shows Jeff with some of the remnants of the dray which he showed to the meeting, including the step which was attached to one side of the dray to help the operator hop up onto the seat. Also shown are FOCIS members Warwick and Daniel Tempany after the meeting, viewing the current signage and one of the original parts of the dray.

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Thank you Jeff! So interesting & enjoyable!!!!

Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

1 week ago

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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

2 weeks ago

At our General Meeting on Saturday May 8. starting 1.30 p.m. at the CI visitors centre, FOCIS volunteer Jeff Cole will present a Power Point run down on how we are approaching the project to rebuild the 2 wheel tipping wagon. Jeff has been documenting and photographing everything done to this point. At the conclusion of the meeting, our secretary Leah will share a reading of a lovely snippet of the revision of Pat Baird's book "Churchill Island History and Her Story" currently being done by FOCIS members Christine Grayden and David Maunders. All welcome, but please RSVP to Leah by tomorrow afternoon, Friday 7 May. Photo shows the wagon being used as a great prop for a very early Garden Festival, which FOCIS used to run in the 2000s. What a great pumpkin harvest! ... See MoreSee Less

At our General Meeting on Saturday May 8. starting 1.30 p.m. at the CI visitors centre, FOCIS volunteer Jeff Cole will present a Power Point run down on how we are approaching the project to rebuild the 2 wheel tipping wagon. Jeff has been documenting and photographing everything done to this point. At the conclusion of the meeting, our secretary Leah will share a reading of a lovely snippet of the revision of Pat Bairds book Churchill Island History and Her Story currently being done by FOCIS members Christine Grayden and David Maunders. All welcome, but please RSVP to Leah by tomorrow afternoon, Friday 7 May. secretary@focis.org.au Photo shows the wagon being used as a great prop for a very early Garden Festival, which FOCIS used to run in the 2000s. What a great pumpkin harvest!

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Churchill Island Friends Society Inc.

2 weeks ago

Coming up next Saturday 8th May: Friends of Churchill Island Society General Meeting. In person! 1.30 - 3 p.m. at the Churchill Island Visitors' Centre function room. Catch up on FOCIS and Churchill Island news and projects. Stay for a cuppa and chat. All welcome, but please RSVP to our secretary Leah: by Thursday 6th May. CI Highland calf photo thanks to Grazyna! ... See MoreSee Less

Coming up next Saturday 8th May: Friends of Churchill Island Society General Meeting. In person! 1.30 - 3 p.m. at the Churchill Island Visitors Centre function room. Catch up on FOCIS and Churchill Island news and projects. Stay for a cuppa and chat. All welcome, but please RSVP to our secretary Leah: secretary@focis.org.au by Thursday 6th May. CI Highland calf photo thanks to Grazyna!

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