Alexander Davidson arrived in Australia in 1838 as a poor Scotsman, a mason by trade. Alexander was to work hard and amass enough savings to allow him to invest in an established Squatting Run in 1848. As stated in his obituary "by patient industry and perseverance acquired considerable wealth as a squatter on the Satima station, near Casterton" on the Wando River in Victoria. He was at first a part-owner of the Satimer Run with his brother-in-law Duncan Robertson, but was able to buy out his brother-in-law's share in 1860. In 1864, with proceeds of his squatting income, he built a two storey stucco rendered bluestone house in Portland which he called "Wando Villa", which is today a Heritage Listed Building.Black and white photo. Alexander Davidson's grave, South Portland Cemetery. Granite monument with urn on top, surrounded by wrought iron fence. Inscription unreadableBack: 'ALEXANDER DAVIDSON'S GRAVE SOUTH PORTLAND CEMETERY, PORTLAND VICTORIA 1971' - hand printed, black biro Purple stamp 'ALEX PRIESTLEY BOX 155 PHONE 309 HEYWOOD VIC 3304squatter, squattocracy

Black and white photo glued to orange card. Wall (?internal) of two-storey timber building. Partial wooden staircase, 2 doors, one on each floor with distinctive shaped tops.Back: 'BV' - top right corner, handwritten, blue birobetty vivian, building

Possibly from Bowerbird MuseumBalck and white photo of Myamin School children and teacher, standing outside school building. Glued on to cardboardFront: 'Myamin School' - handwritten, black biromyamin

Sourced from Casterton Town Hall (former Shire of Glenelg) D. JenningsBlack and white photo of large group of people, the Department of Repatriation, War Pension Section, taken outside building. Photo is glued to buff-coloured card.Front: 'Department of Repatriation WAR PENSION SECTION 1920' in white on bottom right of photograph 'C. J. Frazer PHOTO. MELBOURNE' - bottom right of mount

Black and white photo glued to dark brown mount board. Group of eleven women, sitting and standing in front of bluestone building.Front: 'M.E. Andrews, PORTLAND' printed on an angle, bottom right hand corner. Back: Names of women in photo handwritten, black pengroup portrait, portrait photography

Black and white photo. Building under construction on cliff top; 3 workmen, sea in background. Possibly the rifle club building in Portland.Back: Purple stamp: 'T.A. Newton'construction, town development

Five foolscap pages with typed information and photographs, Dartmoor Hamilton Road, Bridge over Humphy's Creek. Stapled top left, signed by E.J.E. Byrne, Bridge Inspecting Engineer.engineering, professional report, bridge, building works, dartmoor

Photographic print of rephotographed photograph. Image shows front view of library - bluestone building and chimneys; tin roof. Free Library Hall on right.Front: 'Old Library' - green ink Back: 'Old Library' - blue biro

Invitation to Cr and Mrs A J Thomas from the Vic Govt to meet Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, at a State Reception out the Exhibition Buildings, Mon 8th March 1954 at 8.15 PM. cream card, dark navy coat of arms, border of native flowers and script. Names hand written

Black and white photo. Men playing lawn bowl. Bluestone wall and buildings in background. Picket fence between bowling green and wall.Back: Round purple stamp: 'PRINTED BY M.E. ANDREWS, PORTLAND'

Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows Nuns Beach. Photo taken on sand looking north to Whalers Bluff. 3 small wooden buildings built against cliffs. Hull of large boat on blocks on sand against cliff.Front: 'Nuns Beach' - green inck

Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows double storey weatherboard building. Verandah at front. Shepherds Arms Hotel, 32 Percy Street, originally called Sign of the Good Woman Inn.

Sheet of 3 pairs of stereoscopic contact prints from glass plate negatives. Top: Two ladies about to exit gates of Botanic Gardens. Middle: Small cottage, front verandah, tin roof, 2 stone chimneys. Bottom: View of large city. Two story building with clock tower.

Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows buildings on south side of Julia Street, between Percy and Bentinck Streets Portland. Double storey building next to laneway. Britannia Hotel.Front: 'Julia Street' - green ink Back: 'Julia Street from George Taylors to paper shop' - blue biro

Official opening of the Portland Public BathsPhotographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows official opening of the Portland Public Baths, taken from beginning of walkway to main building and entrance. Several people standing in front of the entrance.Front: 'Baths' - green ink

Sheet of 12 contact prints of rephotographed photographs. Identifying numbers 5725 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l (a) Bentinck Street from sea (b) James Robertson store (c) Bentinck Street south from All Saints (d) Fawthrop Lagoon (e) Henty Beach Cliffs (f) Bridge over Salt Creek (g) Res. Dr. C. Grier, Julia Street (h) Group of men sitting/standing outside wooden building (i) Henty Woolstores, Julia Street (j) S.S 'Dawn' tied up to railway pier (k) All Saints Catholic Church (l) Cliffs at Henty Streetfrom the front: (b) James Robertson store (c) Bentinck Street, Portland - Nicholls (e) Cliffs above Henty Street (f) Bridge over Portland drain (i) Henty Woolstore and Observer buildings, Julia Street

Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows 3 Portland Baths taken from seaward side, looking towards shore. Dressing rooms to left and right of entrance building, this area all fenced. Large crowd of people behind fence, in front of main building.Front: 'Baths' - green ink

Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows west side of Percy Street between Henty and Tyers Streets. Four single story buildings (one behind wooden fence) facing street. Robertson Store - 2 storey, round roof, far right of photo. Several people and horses and carts in street (unmade).Front: 'Robertson Store' - green inkportland street scene, percy street

Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image of two storey building top residence, bottom shop. "W.L. MEYER' printed above verandah over footpath at front of shop. Sign 'FRUIT, SWEETS - above this. DRINKS ICE CREAM' Several people on footpath at front of shop. Building next door has been demolished.

Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows double storey building with pitched iron roof and fenced balcony on first floor, attached to single storey building with slate roof, 2 large multi-paned windows and partly open front door. Small child in open doorway, man in top hat and small boy on footpath.

Sheet of 12 contact prints of rephotographed photographs: Identifying numbers 5721 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l (a) Fishing party, flat rocks Bridgewater (b) Dutton Way (c) Julia Street (d) Steam train (e) Bentinck Street corner (f) Bridge across Salt Creek 'Kingsley' in background (g) Bentinck Street railway station from Customs House (h) Yankee Doodle corner (i) Picnic on banks of river (j) Henty Bay (k) Man holding two bikes Wellington Road/Bentinck Street (l) same as (h) - Bentinck Street railway station from Customs House

Sheet of 12 contact prints of rephotographed photographs: Identifying numbers 5722 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l (a) Court House (b) ' Kenley', Res. George Crouch, 1 Portland Post Master (c) Cliffs Henty Beach (d) Steam Packet Inn (e) F.H. Row, Jeweller, 16 Julia Street (f) Victoria Hotel (g) Third Baths (h) A.R. Cruickshank & Co. Warehouses, Cnr Percy & Julia Streets (i) Britannia Hotel (j) All Saints Catholic Church (k) National School (i) Shepherds Arms Hotel, originally Sign of the Good Woman Inn

Sheet of 12 contact prints of rephotographed photographs. Identifying numbers 5711 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l Measurements unframed (a, d, e, g, h, k, l)5 x 3.24.6 x 3 (b, c, f, i, j) Framed (d, g, h, k)5.3 x 3.65 x 3.5 (b, c, f, i, j) (a) All Saints Catholic Church (b) 'Blainslie' (c) Railway Line and Dutton's beach, towards Whalers Bluff (d) Lighthouse, Observatory Hill (e) North side Julia Sreet, looking west, Bank of Australasia (f) Fire station, C of E grounds (g) Julia Street from Percy Street intersection looking towards sea (h) Richmond House - W.M. Learmonth (i) London Inn (j) Julia Street. Hewly and Learmonth Woolstores, Bank of Australasia (k) View from Henty Beach - Old Town Hall (l) Annie Clark's ladies school

Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image of north side of Julia Street between Percy and Bentinck Streets. Bluestone buildings - Woolstores of Henty, Learmonth & Co, Bank of Australasia on right. Numerous people on footpath.Front: 'Henty Woolstore - 2 Observer Buildings, Julia Street' - green ink Back: 'Bayview and Observer Printers' - blue biro

Sheet of 6 contact prints of rephotographed photographs: Identifying numbers 5709 a,b,c,d,e,f Measurements a,b, c, d, e, f,5 x 3.55 x 1.5 cm a. Harbour from Post Office b. Bridge in Gardens c. Gardens Cottage d. Yankee Doodle Corner e. Cape Nelson Road to Bentinck Street f. Percy Street

Photographic print of a rephotographed photograph. Image shows buildings on north side of Julia Street, between Percy and Hurd Street. Single story building on right, then double storey, bluestone building - residence of Dr Grier; laneway, then single storey building. Man holding horse at entrance to lane.Front: 'guest house ops Lutheran Church' - blue biro

Sheet of 12 contact prints of rephotographed photographs. Identifying numbers 5720 a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l (a) Observatory Hill (b) Builders Arms Hotel (c) First jetty and immigration depot (d) Pile driver-1st pile Ocean Pier (e) Residence of William Corney (f) Row of single wooden houses on beach, Observatory Hill in background (g) Double storey stone building (h) Mrs Edward Henty (i) View of spit from Henty Beach (j) Julia Street (k) Same as (c) - First jetty and immigration depot (l) Dray loaded with bales outside Grant & Co merchants

Postcard - Wattle Day Portland. Decorated cars and crowd of people outside the building of J.G. Stewart & Co., Auctioneer.Back: 'Wattle Day Portland' - pencil Purple stamp - Toye Bros. Photographers, Hamilton & Portland

Stereoscopic glass plate negatives. Image shows a group of men outside a wooden building, several with musical instruments (? band)

Black and white photo. Round concrete water tower, Portlandportland town, buildings, water tower