Physical description

Sepia photograph. View of the Botanical Gardens, White Hills. A path cuts horizontally across the foreground where a young fir tree is growing. Beyond the path there is a small building on the far left, a shed structure with surrounding picket fence, followed by a small cottage and a stand of eucalyptus trees extending to the right. A variety of exotic trees and shrubs both exotic and native border the path. Inscriptions: Printed mount in gold ink 'Views of Bendigo No. 51' on top. 'Botanical Gardens Near The White Hills', 'NJ Caire, Photo, Sandhurst', 'Casey & Wenborn's print', Forbes & Holmes, agents'. These public gardens were first promoted by the Sandhurst Corporation in the year 1965. They cover an area of about 30 acres, and contain many choice and rare plant. The public are admitted everyday in the week from the hours of sunrise to sunset. Mr Gadd is the curator and resides in the gardens. Nicholas Caire (Two copies)

Inscriptions & markings

Nicholas, J Caire