Two-page typed history of William Allitt (1828-1893) Gardner and nurseryman who was instrumental in establishing the Portland Botanic Gardens. It bears the stamp of the Director and Government Botanist, at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne.

Original handwritten letter to the editor of the Portland Observer from Les Allitt of Glenroy Vic. re history of William Allitt, who was instrumental in establishing the Portland Botanic Gardens. William Allitt (1828-1893) was the great uncle of Les Allitt.portland observer, les allitt, william allitt, portland botanic gardens