Historical information

Benevolent asylums were places that housed anyone who could not support themselves; these were usually the aged, infirm, disabled and destitute. Benevolent Asylums also served as immigrants' homes, blind asylums, orphanages, lying-in hospitals and lunatic asylums. Benevolent asylums were often associated with hospitals in rural towns; they have evolved into aged care homes and hospitals in larger towns.

Portland Benevolent Asylum and Hospital was founded in 1849.

Physical description

Pale blue card ticket, rounded corners, gold edge, black print, and script
Charity Ball in aid of the Bazaar Fund on behalf of the Portland benevolent Asylum and hospital
Double 7s6d

Inscriptions & markings

Back: '80' black pen