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churchill island wikipedia jump to content main menu main menu move to sidebar hide navigation main page contents current events random article about wikipedia contact us contribute help learn to edit community portal recent changes upload file special pages search search appearance donate create account log in personal tools donate create account log in contents move to sidebar hide top 1 history 2 events and activities 3 natural environment 4 references toggle the table of contents churchill island 5 languages مصرى cebuano فارسی simple english svenska edit links article talk english read edit view history tools tools move to sidebar hide actions read edit view history general what links here related changes upload file permanent link page information cite this page get shortened url switch to legacy parser print export download as pdf printable version in other projects wikimedia commons wikidata item appearance move to sidebar hide coordinates 38 30 00 s 145 20 20 e 38 50000 s 145 33889 e 38 50000 145 33889 from wikipedia the free encyclopedia island in victoria australia churchill island location within victoria geography coordinates 38 30 00 s 145 20 20 e 38 50000 s 145 33889 e 38 50000 145 33889 administration australia churchill island is a 50 7 hectare 125 3 acre island in western port victoria australia the island is named after john churchill esquire of dawlish 1 the island is linked to phillip island by a bridge with phillip island itself connected to the mainland via another bridge notably churchill island was the site of victoria s first european garden and wheat crop 2 the island plays an important role in the history of victoria and features a working farm fully restored cottages from the 1860s and a homestead dating back to 1872 all accessible to visitors 3 4 adjacent to the 670 hectare 1 656 acre churchill island marine national park the island is managed by phillip island nature parks and is listed on the victorian heritage register 5 history edit long before european arrival churchill island was part of the traditional lands of the boonwurrung people specifically the yallok bulluk clan for thousands of years indigenous people harvested its rich marine resources such as shellfish fish small marsupials and seasonal mutton birds short tailed shearwaters ochre deposits on churchill island were used for ceremonial body decoration indicating the island s cultural significance evidence of this long habitation persists in the form of shell middens on the island 1 4 european explorers first entered western port in the late 18th century navigator george bass sailed into the bay in 1798 becoming the first european to sight phillip and churchill islands in 1801 lieutenant james grant of the schooner lady nelson made the earliest european use of churchill island grant came ashore and cleared a small area of land to plant a variety of crops including wheat corn potatoes peas coffee berries apples peaches and nectarines given to him for the purpose of creating a garden for the future benefit of our fellow men be they countrymen europeans or savages by john churchill of dawlish in devon england 6 this was the first european garden and crop of wheat grown in victoria 7 grant also built a simple blockhouse from local timber though he stayed only a short time before continuing his survey journey the island itself was named churchill island in honour of the seedsman churchill rather than after grant 8 after this brief 1801 experiment the island saw no permanent european settlement until the mid 19th century in 1860 farmer samuel pickersgill and his family arrived from nearby french island becoming the first resident settlers though they held no title to the land in 1872 samuel amess a prominent stonemason and former mayor of melbourne purchased churchill island as a rural retreat for his family amess constructed the substantial amess house homestead completed 1872 and various farm outbuildings many of which remain intact 1 7 he expanded the gardens planting exotic species like a norfolk island pine gifted by botanist ferdinand von mueller and introduced new livestock as a member of the acclimatisation society amess released game such as rabbits quail and pheasants and famously established a fold of shaggy highland cattle on the island these scottish highland cattle thrived and became a lasting feature of churchill island s farm their descendants still graze there today the amess family era 1872 1920s saw the island used mainly as a summer home and working farm managed by hired farmhands while the amess family visited seasonally following the amess period churchill island changed hands several times in the early 20th century in 1936 it was bought by melbourne dentist dr harry jenkins whose family maintained it as a farm and holiday spot dr jenkins introduced modernisations like a tractor and even built the island s first bridge to phillip island in 1959 1 by the 1970s the historical importance of churchill island was widely recognised the victorian conservation trust negotiated to acquire the island and in 1976 churchill island was sold to the state of victoria for preservation volunteers and a friends of churchill island group helped to maintain and restore the property over the next decades extensive restoration has returned the buildings and gardens to their heritage appearance and a modern concrete bridge replaced the old timber one for reliable access remains of stone foundations from two unknown buildings are also preserved on the island 7 today visitors can explore two historic cottages the rogers cottage and amess house heritage farm structures and gardens that evoke the island s 19th century heyday churchill island s rich layered history from indigenous heritage and first european farming to its preservation as a historic site which offers a tangible connection to victoria s early years 1 churchill island and the area around it served as the location for the 1977 australian film summerfield events and activities edit churchill island not only offers everyday attractions but also hosts a range of events and activities that enhance its appeal throughout the year these cater to both tourists and the local community and they emphasise local produce culture and education in line with the island s character some key events and programs include monthly farmers market on the first saturday of each month churchill island s barnyard and grounds come alive with a bustling community farmers market stallholders from around the region sell fresh organic produce artisanal foods homemade preserves baked goods plants and crafts heritage farm demonstrations in addition to daily farm activities the island schedules extra demonstrations during weekends school holidays and public holiday periods for example on a given weekend day visitors might follow a program of events a blacksmithing demo at the forge in the morning then sheep shearing and cow milking in the early afternoon followed by working dog and whip cracking shows these demonstrations are free with admission and allow for audience participation children may get to help churn butter or try milking a cow under supervision special themed weekends sometimes occur as well for instance a heritage gardening day or vintage machinery rally where volunteers showcase old tractors steam engines or craft skills such interactive activities make a day at churchill island both fun and educational education programs for school groups the island hosts curriculum aligned educational programs that cover topics like indigenous culture early settler life and sustainability in farming students can investigate churchill island s indigenous heritage and pioneer history through hands on activities such as exploring a replica aboriginal midden trying farm chores from the 1800s or learning how crops were grown without modern technology these programs give children a tangible connection to lessons in history and conservation seasonal festivals and events churchill island is a venue for several special events throughout the year in summer it plays host to the annual ocean sounds music festival an all day outdoor concert featuring live bands local wine and food stalls and sunset views over the bay other events have included food and wine fairs art and photography workshops utilising the island s landscapes and even themed historical reenactment days during the winter months things are quieter but the winter whale festival on phillip island often includes guided walks on churchill island to spot migratory whales in western port throughout the year the phillip island nature parks calendar lists any upcoming events at churchill island ensuring there s often something extra on offer beyond the usual attractions natural environment edit the churchill island marine national park adjoins the island s western shore and western port bay in which the island is located is listed under the ramsar convention cape barren geese can be frequently observed on the island references edit wikimedia commons has media related to churchill island 1 2 3 4 5 about churchill island friends of churchill island society inc focis org au retrieved 4 february 2025 200th anniversary of the naming of churchill island monument australia monumentaustralia org au retrieved 4 february 2025 www penguins org au 1 2 churchill island conservation management plan pdf parks victoria churchill island marine national park archived 2008 07 22 at the wayback machine grant james 1803 the narrative of a voyage of discovery performed in his majesty s vessel the lady nelson of sixty tons burthen with sliding keels in the years 1800 1801 and 1802 to new south wales printed by c roworth for t egerton p 125 isbn 978 0 7243 0036 5 cite book isbn date incompatibility help 1 2 3 amess family era 1872 1929 friends of churchill island archived from the original on 4 march 2015 retrieved 25 january 2012 about churchill island friends of churchill island society inc focis org au retrieved 5 september 2025 v t e localities in the bass coast shire mainland town bass cape paterson corinella coronet bay dalyston grantville inverloch kilcunda kongwak lang lang loch north wonthaggi outtrim pioneer bay ryanston san remo south dudley tenby point the gurdies wattle bank wonthaggi woolamai locality adams estate almurta anderson archies creek glen alvie glen forbes harmers haven jam jerrup kernot krowera lance creek pound creek queensferry st clair west creek woodleigh philip island town cape woolamai cowes newhaven rhyll silverleaves smiths beach sunderland bay sunset strip surf beach ventnor wimbledon heights locality churchill island summerlands territory divided with another lga v t e islands and islets of victoria australia near east gippsland gabo the skerries tullaberga near corner inlet bennison bullock calf clonmel corner cyril dog doughboy drum east scrubby granite horn hunter little dog little snake long one tree pelican rescue roberts saint margaret scrubby shag sheep snake spec sunday near wilsons promontory anser group anser cleft kanowna glennie group citadel dannevig great glennie mchugh hogan group northern boundary seal islands group cliffy notch rag seal norman rabbit rabbit rock shellback wattle in western port barrallier chinaman churchill elizabeth french joe long middle spit pelican phillip quail ram reef seal rocks sandstone schnapper rock tortoise head bank in port phillip duck mud pope s eye south channel fort swan near portland bay griffiths lady julia percy lawrence rocks middle in rivers beveridge coode gateway herring pental raymond rotamah the island ulupna category commons retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title churchill_island oldid 1364344330 categories islands of victoria state phillip island western port victorian heritage register gippsland region bass coast shire hidden categories articles with short description short description matches wikidata use australian english from may 2024 all wikipedia articles written in australian english use dmy dates from july 2019 pages using gadget wikiminiatlas coordinates on wikidata webarchive template wayback links cs1 errors isbn date commons category link from wikidata this page was last edited on 16 july 2026 at 01 02 utc page was rendered with parsoid text is available under the creative commons attribution sharealike 4 0 license additional terms may apply by using this site you agree to the terms of use and privacy policy wikipedia is a registered trademark of the wikimedia foundation inc a non profit organization privacy policy about wikipedia disclaimers contact wikipedia legal safety contacts code of conduct developers statistics cookie statement mobile view search search toggle the table of contents churchill island 5 languages add topic
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