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Phillip Island & District Historical Society

Name: Phillip Island & District Historical Society
Address: 91/97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes, VIC, 3922, AU
Telephone: +61466049755
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Visit our Museum in the Library at Berninneit, the Cultural Hub of Phillip Island, Corner Thompson Avenue & Church Street, Cowes Vic 3922 or online at phillipislandhistory.org.au for more stories of the people and fascinating history of Phillip Island.

18/09/2026

We are finally back albeit with some very sad news:

It is with great sadness that the Phillip Island & District Historical Society report the death of our very great friend, member and past President, Graeme Clauscen.

Even after retiring as President, Graeme kept his interest in the Society as part of our cataloguing group. His wide knowledge and wisdom were highly valued and will be sorely missed.

His love of history combined well with his long and distinguished connection with the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club of which he was a life member. Graeme’s interest and love of his local community will long be remembered.

We at the PIDHS will miss Graeme’s insight, companionship and friendship.

We extend our condolences to his family, loved ones and friends.

27/01/2026

We hope you're keeping cool today. What a top day it was yesterday for our annual Australia Day 'Gathering of Neighbours' under the shady trees at Rhyll Park. Thanks Rotary. Great free snags. Enjoy the pics.

20/01/2026

Rhyll is the place to be this weekend. Last week's postponed Summer Market has been rescheduled for Friday from 4pm. Then Monday 26 January sees the return of our popular Gathering of Neighbours from 11am. Live music, engaging activities for children, a free sausage sizzle, and refreshments available for adults including the legendary Bill's Bar.

22/12/2025

We have lots of great reading in our December Newsletter.
Our Secretary Pam Rothfield has written a delightful story about how islanders celebrated Christmas at Rhyll a hundred years ago.

The Rhyll store, run by local man Stan Walton, stocked small treasures for the season: tins of boiled lollies, packets of coloured streamers, a handful of toys, and perhaps a new enamel jug or a bolt of fabric.
Most gifts were simple and practical - new socks, a hand-sewn shirt, a wooden toy, some made by father in the shed, or a carefully chosen book that might be shared by the whole family.

Read the full story and more at our website: https://phillipislandhistory.org.au/blog-2/

Address

91/97 Thompson Avenue
Cowes, VIC
3922

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 1:30pm

Telephone

+61466049755

Website

https://phillipislandhistory.org.au/

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