Items for Sale

Inverloch History are pleased to offer a number of items for sale.

Profits from all sales go towards the Society’s continued efforts to catalogue, protect & archive our growing collection of historical artifacts.

Ceramic Coasters

Promoting the Mosaic Panels at the Rotary Clock Tower outside the Community Hub in A’Beckett St, Inverloch.

$25 for a box set of 4 ceramic coasters, with two sets to choose from.

These Coasters are available for sale at the Inverloch Information Centre at the Community Hub in A’Beckett St.

Canvas frame prints & flat paper prints.

Our exhibition images are for sale as timber framed canvas prints & flat paper prints.

The majority are in Landscape orientation & a few are in Portrait.

These prints are the perfect medium for turning our restored historic images of Inverloch into works of art & conversation starters that will suit any room in your home or workspace.

All images have been digitally restored by our in-house curator to bring new life back into these important heritage images.

Note that while the images displayed here contain an Inverloch History watermark, the prints delivered to you will not.

Where to view & order our images

  1. This Inverloch History website.

Review the many historical images displayed below on this page & take note of the # number (ranging from #1 to #48) of the image(s) that you are interested in purchasing a print of.

Then, when you are ready, click here for Inverloch History orders or enquiries page.

2. The Inverloch Information Centre has a selection of our Canvas Prints available for viewing & sale.

Multiple sizes & formats available

We will work with you to create a stunning canvas or flat print to your requirements.

Some images are of higher quality than others due to the original photo, so discussing your request is paramount for a good result.

Option 1) Framed Canvas Prints

  • Framed canvas prints can be ordered & quoted at numerous sizes.
  • Either landscape & portrait orientation to suit the original image.
  • Final images have no added text or watermark
  • Made using satin canvas with a solid softwood frame, wedged mitre joint and nylon hanging point. Each canvas frame is 35-40 mm in thickness.
  • Easy to clean with a gentle vacuum using a soft brush attachment without any water or cleaning fluids required.
  • Either pickup from Inverloch or have shipped via Australia Post.

Option 2) Flat Prints

  • Flat prints can be ordered in numerous sizes
  • Either landscape & portrait orientation to suit the original image.
  • Final images have no added text or watermark
  • Printed on 160 gsm paper with a satin finish.
  • Supplied rolled in tube.
  • Either pickup from Inverloch or have shipped via Australia Post

Flat Print Pricing:

A4 size prints (image area 200×287) at $45 each.

A2 size prints (image area 570×400) at $65 each.

A1 size prints (image area 584×831) at $98 each.

A 10% discount is applied on the second or more images of the same size.

(These prices are at correct at 1st April 2022)

Images available

Print #1 – “HOLMES STORE – A’BECKETT ST., INVERLOCH”
Inverloch in the 1930’s, with plenty of space and parking. If you look carefully, just above the ‘Herald’ sign, you can see the top of the Post Office sign. Holmes’ shop was located where baker currently is (5 A’Beckett St).
Print #2 – “INVERLOCH PRIMARY SCHOOL – GRADES 1-8 IN 1922.”
The total population of the Inverloch Primary School – Grades 1 to 8 in 1922 shown with their teacher. Some children have bare feet, some look puzzled, a couple even unhappy looking, whilst some are proud. These old school photos have an endearing quality to them.
Print #3 – “WALKERVILLE 1930’s”.
This photo is an absolute beauty. The contrast between the characters in the photo – their looks, their poses, is simply fascinating. Added to the considerable interest is the motor bike and sidecar, the bicycle – and then of course, the lady with a baby and small child in sidecar. Bill Young is third from the left.
Print #4 – “PINE LODGE, INVERLOCH”
Mrs. Cal Wyeth with her horse, complete in her proper riding outfit. The setting is near the double storey section of Pine Lodge. Many activities were offered to the guests, which amazingly included shooting! They also offered golf & tennis.
Print #5 – “INVERLOCH BEACH, LATE 1920’s”
Photography in the holidays. We are told the two ladies are Jean Richmond and Jess’ Robertson, clearly enjoying their break from the daily grind of work.
Print #6 – “PINE LODGE, INVERLOCH”
This delightful picture shows Pine Lodge at its peak in the 1930’s, with the well-heeled relaxing. Note the design on the beach umbrella. All was well in the world. During World War 2 Pine Lodge became a Royal Australian Navy Hospital.
Print #7 – Mary Mountain in front of her General Store.
Was located near where the Esplanade is today.
Print #8 – “INVERLOCH SEA WALL EARLY 1950’s”
The wall built in 1934 with sustenance labour, commenced below St.Kilda Street and was part blue stone, part sandstone. The wooden groynes were added to try and stop sand movement.This photo was taken from near Venus St. Large trees in the right of the picture on the far shoreline, mark the spot of Beilby’s farm
Print #9 – “DECK OF THE RIPPLE”.
This delightful photo with ladies and gentlemen dressed in all their Edwardian glory, is taken on the deck of the “Ripple” ketch, so famous to Inverloch’s history. The Edwardians were noted for their hats, and the people here do not disappoint.
Print #10 – “CAMPING AREA – INVERLOCH – LATE 1930’s”
Amidst all the cars can be seen many tents, all in days when camping by the foreshore around the town was permissible – an activity no longer possible after 1977, when the Department of Lands took over the administration of the foreshore.
Print #11 – “INVERLOCH IN THE 1920’s”
We believe the date is wrong for this photograph, for some of the cars are 1930 models (right three). The delight in this photo is the contrast between the horse and trap and the new fangled cars themselves. Yet again – men never go out without their hats.
Print #12 – “LOADING COAL AT INVERLOCH PIER – 1910”
This is a famous picture of the days when coal was brought by cart to Inverloch, loaded onto the boat and shipped to Melbourne. This was the days before the opening of the railway from Nyora to Wonthaggi. The days of Inverloch being described by developers as the ‘Newcastle of the South’ never, and happily, came to an ugly fulfillment.
Print #13 – “WALKERVILLE – 1930’s”
Here, in all their casuality, the six men give us a delightfully posed snapshot of life in the 1930’s. It is claimed that Bill Young, the Inverloch fisherman is either second or fourth from the left. Any ideas?
Print #14 – “FIVE BLOKES IN SOME BASIC TRANSPORT – 1930’s.”
Looking like a shot from a Laurel and Hardy movie, we are led to believe that the man at the wheel of the vehicle is Bill Young of fishing fame. This vehicle must represent some kind of conversion of an old car, with a flat tray on the back.
Print #15 – “LOVERS LANE”
This delightful 1906 postcard tells us about Inverloch’s early beach and foreshore history. Originally starting near the Glade, the ‘pathway’ wended its way towards Screw Creek. Little remains today except for a short portion near the Creek itself.
Print #16 – “INVERLOCH ANGLING CLUB MEMBERS”
Dressed appropriately, ready for a good days fishing, the members of the Inverloch Angling Club are seen around 1960, along with their boats and head protection. They’re obviously a keen lot, but of course, aren’t all fishermen!
Print #17 – “INVERLOCH LIFESAVING CLUB MEMBERS 1966”.
Four young life savers of the Inverloch Life Saving Club standing proudly with their Australian designed life saving reel. Note the costumes and the hats in club colours. In 1966 the club headquarters were in Anderson Inlet.
Print #18 – “NEIL’S INVERLOCH HOTEL”
From an old postcard, Neil’s Inverloch Hotel is pictured in 1908. It sat at the top of A’Beckett St., in Sandy Mount Avenue. It was de-licensed in 1922 and became the Two Views Guesthouse. For many years it was a local landmark,and was finally demolished in 1968.
Print #19 – Inverloch Pier 1920s. Easy day on Anderson Inlet, getting ready to go fishing.
Print #20.” Inverloch to Wonthaggi Bus – Mill’s Store, A’Beckett St”
Proudly standing in front of his International bus, the driver with hat that all men traditionally wore, either awaits passengers, or has just completed a trip. Wonthaggi was the nearest railway station to which the bus connected
Print #21 – “INVERLOCH PIER IN THE 1920’s”
This somewhat misleading title to the picture, shows what we believe are a family at the beach in the 20’s, enjoying the water near the pier. Note the female head covering. The boy at the front looks ….unhappy or startled?
Print #22 – “INVERLOCH PIER 1920’s”
So many early photographs of Inverloch feature the pier. With all the activity at and around the pier, this must have been the Christmas holiday period. Note the crane at the end of the pier. Looking beyond the pier, one can see lots of boats and further activity.
Print #23 – Looking up Main St (now A’Beckett St) prior to 1930s.
The original Esplanade Hotel & Two Views Guest House.
Print #24 – “THE KETCH RIPPLE ON PORT PHILLIP BAY circa 1890”
Built 1872 at Davistown, Brisbane Water, near Gosford NSW, by ship builder Benjamin Davis. Plied between Inverloch and Melbourne from the 1800’s tom 1929
Print #25 – Enjoying the beach near Abbott Street bathing sheds.
Inverloch had a number of bathing boxes on the beach situated at the end of Abbott Street were one of two shark proof fences protected swimmers. The dinghy in the background was built by William ‘Bill’ Young.
Print #26 – “Inverloch Pier – 1920’s”
A days boating was very popular on Anderson Inlet, and an easy day on the Inlet, getting ready to go fishing. Note the gas lamp and crane on the old jetty.
Print #27 – Ketch Ripple leaving Andersons Inlet, Point Smythe 1896.
Ketch Ripple would travel to & from Tarwin Lower & Inverloch to Western Port & Port Phillip Bay carrying goods of all sorts, animals & farming equipment, Passengers & their animals carried each way for five shillings (50 cents) overnight, meals supplied. Baggage & dogs carried free. Service ended 1930.
Print #28 – “Ketch Ripple at Tarwin Lower jetty & Goods Shed”
Ketch Ripple had a shallow draft, only 1.55m, ideal for maneuvering up the Tarwin River, sometimes along the river would have to be hauled through reeds etc. by teams of men pulling on long rope hawsers. Animals, farm equipment, and household goods were carted from Little Dock, Williamstown, and Inverloch, Western Port Bay, as the rail only went as far as Wonthaggi.
Print #29 – “THE RIPPLE ARRIVING AT INVERLOCH”.
This is a very old hand coloured postcard from the early 1900’s. The pier is clearly seen, complete with goods shed. Inverloch relied greatly on the ‘Ripple’ for travel, carting goods to and from Melbourne for the survival of Inverloch.
Print #30 SOMETHING HAPPENING ON THE INVERLOCH PIER – 1920’s So many early photographs of Inverloch feature the pier. With all the activity around the pier, this must have been something special. Note the gas lamp and crane at the end of the pier.
Print #31 “LOOKING UP A’BECKETT STREET, INVERLOCH 1962”
From William “Bill” Jenner’s garage on the corner of William Street, not far from The Arcade of shops. Opposite is the re-built Esplanade Hotel, originally built about 1896. Further up is the General Store owned by Mr.Cross, and butchers owned by Mr.Banks next to the Community Centre built 1897. At the top of the street, Two Views Guest House, till 1952 but demolished in 1968.
Print #32 “FIRST TRAIN TO WONTHAGGI 1909”
First known as Powlett River Railway. At each bridge the train was stopped, engine uncoupled and driven across to test it. The engine then returned, collected the carriages. Such care was taken with passengers they were obliged to walk across and rejoin their carriage. Last train ran 1978.
Print #33 – “Hay making, Pound Creek. Early 1900s”
On the outskirts of Inverloch, another hard but very necessary job on the farm requiring many hands to make light work.
Print #34 “OUTTRIM PRIVATE COAL MINE AND RAIL YARDS – 1895
Outtrim, and the area between Wonthaggi and Korumburra had many private coal mines. The rail line serviced these mines but never came as far as Inverloch.
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Print #35 – SCHOOL GIRLS AT INVERLOCH PIER – 1920’s
A group of school girls being organised for a trip on Anderson Inlet. A days boating was very popular for all ages.
Note the gas lamp on the old jetty.
Print #36. “HOLMES STORE – A’BECKETT ST., INVERLOCH – EARLY 1930’s”
This is Inverloch in the 1930’s, plenty of space and parking no trouble. Look carefully, you can see the original Post Office. Holmes’ shop is where the baker currently is now.
Print#37 “A’Beckett St, Inverloch – 1950’s”
A busy day in Inverloch. The original Mechanics Institute Building on the left. One of two butchers shops, both owned by the same family, but many customers begged to differ.
Print#38 “A’Beckett St, Inverloch – Early 1950’s”
The Two Views Guesthouse, and Pine Lodge were at there peak in 1930’s. Both holiday destinations. The Wonthaggi to Inverloch, International bus (right) was the main connection, as the rail only came as far as Wonthaggi. Coach trips also very popular.
Print #39 “Two Views Guest House c1925”
The Two Views Guest house, situated on Sandy Mount Ave., at the top end of A’Beckett Street. Originally Neil’s Inverloch Hotel, was built in 1908, until de-licensed in 1922. It then became The Two Views Guest House. Was finally demolished in 1968.
Print #40. “Nelson’s Palais Cafe & Tarax Bar, Inverloch”.
Owned by Arthur (Sammy) Nelson and wife Myrtle and situated on The Esplanade near todays Inlet Hotel. You could purchase ice creams, Tarax drinks, and a pot of tea with jam and scones. Weddings, birthdays, and footy-final nights for Inverloch-Kongwak. The billiard table was very popular, many games of cards played infront of the living room fire.
Print #41. “Loading Motorbikes at Point Smythe – 1935”
Inverloch’s ‘Grand Prix’ was held at low tide on the back beach by the Northcote Motor Cycle Club on Australia Day, bikes reaching 100 mph. Transporting bikes across Anderson Inlet was on the cray fishing boat ‘Irene’, owned by William Young.
Print #42 “Summer at the beach, Inverloch c1950”
Many families had caravans or camped in their tents amongst the trees along the foreshore. The beach during summer has always been a very popular attraction for the whole family to enjoy.
Print #43 “Bill Young’s boat ‘Irene’ on Anderson Inlet c1930s.”
(Predecessor to the Young built versions of Ripple I & 2).
Print #44 – “Beached for repairs , ‘Ripple 2’ Inverloch.” Following Ripple1, Ripple2 was built in Inverloch 1959 by Bob Young under his shed at the bottom of Abbott Street. Then with the help of a crawler tractor and many of the locals, taken across the road into Anderson Inlet. Ripple2 was fishing well into the 1980’s
Print #45 – Ketch ‘Ripple’ alongside Inverloch Pier 1890.
The Ripple was the main supply line for the people of Inverloch & Tarwin Lower from Western Port Bay. The original image is from State Library Victoria, photographed by W.H.Ferguson on a half-plate glass negative.
Print #46 – Map of Kirrak, compiled by F.S. Hilcke, August 1893.
The central township of Inverloch situated at the shallow entrance to Anderson Inlet, in the Parish of Kirrak, in the Counties of Mornington and Buln Buln. It shows how much the coastline has changed especially around Point Smythe over the years.
Print #47 – Bass Coast area around Inverloch circa 1920’s.
Inverloch central to this map shown in the Parish of Kirrak, and the counties surrounding, from the sea to the hills to our north. Many of the parcels of land here have been either joined together or sub-divided for residential use.
Print #48 – Map of Kirrak, Inverloch to the hills. circa 1919.
The central township of Inverloch situated at the shallow entrance to Anderson Inlet, in the Parish of Kirrak, in the Counties of Mornington and Buln Buln. The owners are in black, compiled from the 1919-20 rate book.
Print #49 – McKenzie’s shop. A’Beckett Street, Inverloch
Print #50 -Inverloch – Mural / collage of historical images
Print #51 – Wilson Promontory (Etching published in Picturesque Atlas of Australasia)