Historical information

Mary MacKillop is closely associated with Portland. When she was 20, in 1862, she made her way to Portland to become governess to the daughters of Mrs Cameron. Mrs Cameron was a relative of the MacKillop family. Mary began teaching at Common School 510 which was later to become All Saints Primary School. In 1863 Mary and her family moved into Bay View House which was located in Bentinck Street. Mary went on to establish Bay View House - Bay View Seminary for Young Ladies began in 1864 and was run by Mary and her sisters.

Physical description

Celebration programme, Sister Mary Mackillop, Portland. Jan 28-29, 1995. Cream A4 paper, folded, black print, image of Mary MacKillop on front.