Historical information

Built by James and Isabella Donaldson at the centre of their 1 square mile property southwest of the present day Presbyterian Church. The Donaldsons first arrived in Port Phillip on 17 December 1841. Their first house was a bark hut which was replaced by this substantial brick home around the mid 1840s. James Donladson died 1856.
Kangaroo Ground Presbyterian Church
http://kgpc.pcvic.org.au/history-2.html

Pictures of the farm and homestead (rented by Mr E. Hobson) were published in The Weekly Times, 18 March 1911, p27
1911 'MR. E. HOBSON'S FARM AT KANGAROO GROUND.', Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), 18 March, p. 27. , viewed 29 Feb 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222243528
A letter from Mr Hobson published in the following edition clarified that he only rented the property and that the owner was Mr John Donaldson of Sandringham
1911 'KANGAROO GROUND.', Weekly Times (Melbourne, Vic. : 1869 - 1954), 25 March, p. 47. , viewed 29 Feb 2020, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222241179

Physical description

35 mm colour positive transparency
Mount - Agfacolor Service (Blue)