Killara, Genista & Narrabeen Cottages were named after ferries which ran from Stony point to Corinella, French Island and Phillip Island & cruises around the Island & to Seal Rocks.
The Alvina ran from 1925 to 1933, Killara ran from 1933 to 1942, Genista ran from 1899 to 1935 & Narrabeen ran from 1928 to 1932 before the bridge was built in 1942

 
A new era for Western Port. The vehicular ferry Killara arriving at Cowes for the first time in March 1933   Ferry steamer Genista leaving Cowes during the 1920s
   
The passenger-cargo steamer Narrabeen at Cowes in 1928