An invitation to a meeting at the Temperance Hall, Russell Street, Melbourne to all members and friends in order to meet members of the Order who had joined the Australian Imperial Forces. The meeting was to be held after a dinner for the enlisted men on Wednesday evening, September 9th in 1914. The invitation and item 2017.0078 were discovered during renovations to the house situated at 31 (now 68) Charles Street, Kew. . rechabites - kew (vic.), kew recreation hall, first world war, ww1, 68 charles street - kew (vic.)

This diary probably belonged to Alan Richardson who was a member of the Rechabites. Alan Richardson, was a wmiller at Tabbara. He helped to build and held a ticket for the paddle steamer "Curlip". He was a member of the Rechabites from March 3 1892. The Independent Order of Rechabites began in Salford, England in 1835. It was named after Rechab, a leader in the Old Testament, who instructed his tribe to refrain from drinking alcohol. During the Industrial Revolution the idea of temperance became popular as damage was caused to families by alcohol. In Australia it was first established in Tasmania in the mid 1800s. In 1847 a branch was created in Victoria, and it then spread to other States. Members were provided with assistance during times of sickness, death and hardship. This item is associated with Alan Richardson. The Richardsons were a prominent pioneering family in early Orbost.A small book, a diary with a fabric and paper cover. It contains handwritten costings for building projects, There are some loose pages with Literature associated with the Rechabites. rechabites richardson-alan

Buff coloured document, printed on front is photo of 'Jubilee group of Cobden Junior Tent (Boys) No. 16 and Superintendents'. 6 rows of boys and men, some wearing ceremonial collars. On back of document is an overview of the IOR organisation in Bendigo and tells of the founding of the Cobden Tent of Rechabites in California Gully, with 11 members, in 1865 'built on the solid foundation of sobriety and virtue'bendigo, clubs, rechabites

Minute Book Independent Order of Rechabites Star of Bendigo Tent No 5 Jevenile Rechabites. Ledger No 1 September 1862 - December 1874

The Independant order of Rechabites "Hope of Australia Tent No. 109" was formed in Harcourt in July 1869 and celebrated its centenary in 1969. With a strong -minded core of Methodists and members of the Church of Christ the group provided moral leadership and social framework to a wide area for a long time. At first they met in a small hall but, the lodge having inflamed partisan passions, the hall was deliberately burnt down in 1877. Undeterred the Lodge rebuilt the hall in the same year and thus provided the only district public hall. The Hall was sold by the lodge in 1937.; The Independent order of Rechabites, a temperance and social organsiation, was particularly strong in the Harcourt, Barkers Creek district, due to the high proportion of Methodists in the population, a demographic phenomenon resulting from the courage, prevalence and influence of Wesleyan lay preachers on the Mount Alexander Goldfields. Ribbon/collar sashes,white, with red longitudinal stripe (Chief Ruler & Deputy Ruler only) and red border, red machine embroidery, angle stitched at lower front to form a fitted collar."CHIEF RULER"," DEPUTY RULER", "TREASURER", "GUARDIAN", "LEVITE" plus IOR triangle - "Truth, Fortitude, Justice" plus three heraldic shields with background foliage, Plus "Independant Order of Rechabites" plus a further decorative sheild surmounting a swage-like motto " Peace & Plenty the reward of Temperance" and "Rechabites Salford Unity" all in red on white background

Independent Order of Rechabites Lodge Certificate - Jacob Wood 1866stawell

Minute Book. Independent Order of Rechabites Star of Bendigo Tent No. 5.

Minute Book. Star of Bendigo Tent No. 5. Independent Order of Rechabites

Star Shaped Rechabites Badge. Belonged to Mrs Broadwood nee Wilsonstawell

One page document, a page taken from'The Rechabite' dated July 14th, 1906. Article is headed 'A Unique Rechabite Function' held at the Temperance Hall, and details the installation of six male Bendigo tents.bendigo, clubs, independent order of rechabites

Minute Book. Trustees Star of Bendigo Tent No. 5. Independent Order of Rechabites

In recent times, the name has been used by Christian groups keen to promote total abstinence from alcohol. The Order has been active in Australia from 1843, promoting temperance and as a benefit society. Worn by Thomas Johnston, son of George Johnston of Wandin (1937-1924).Independent Order of Rechabites (IOR) royal blue sash, with gold edging and fringe.IORsashes, clothing accessories

Minute Book !7 August 1978 - 30 November 1995 Independent Order of Rechabites

Diary. Independent Order of Rechabites Daughters of Temperance. No. 5 Australian Rough Diary. 1909.

Minute Book.1930 - 1937 Independent Order of Rechabites Star of Bendigo, Juniors Tent No. 2.

Minute Book. Star of Bendigo Tent Independent Order of Rechabites 23 loose pages in back of book.

Minute Book. Independent Order of Rechabites Star of Bendigo Tent I.O.R No. 5. Eleven loose pages.

Ledger book. Independent Order of Rechabites Started 9 June 1893 Ended 27 June 2003