Name/TitleWilliam Buckley arriving at Batman's camp, 1835.
About this objectGlass slide of a painting by F. Woodhouse that depicts John Batman's Port Phillip Association camp.
The settlers at the camp meet William Buckley who is with the Wadawurrung people. A tent and large tree are in the forefront. To the right side are William Buckley and indigenous people with spears.
Image after F. Woodhouse: 'First Settlers discovered Buckley'.
One of many glass slides purchased from retailers or specifically made for illustrated lectures given by Isaac Selby between c. 1930 and c. 1955 to raise money for the Old Pioneers Memorial Fund.
Permission to be obtained for reproduction and publication. For a high resolution copy of this image, contact Royal Historical Society of Victoria
MakerGunn's Slides (Firm)
Maker RoleSlide Maker
MakerWoodhouse, Frederick, William, 1820-1909
Maker RoleArtist
Date Made1861
Measurements8.1 x 8.2 cm.
Period1830-1840
Object TypeGlass slide
Subject and Association KeywordsSelby, Isaac, 1859-1956
Subject and Association KeywordsBuckley, William, 1780-1856.
Subject and Association KeywordsBatman, John, 1801-1839.
Subject and Association KeywordsAboriginal Australians
Subject and Association KeywordsWoodhouse, Frederick, William, 1820-1909
Medium and MaterialsGlass slide, col.
Named CollectionImages collection
Object numberGS-EV-65
Copyright LicenceAll rights reserved
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