The Friendly Societies Carnival at Mentone 1916 during WW1 was arranged to showcase the local activities and raise funds for the 'Discharged Wounded Soldiers Fund' = £140 was raised. As elsewhere in Australia most of the local young men had enlisted in the AIF and some were coming home wounded - many were killed on overseas battlefields. This Parade was led by the Cheltenham Brass Band with the following Friendly Societies AOF, IOR, HACBS, PAFS, and ANA. The PAFS - Protestant Alliance Friendly Society - had 2 entries 'Fruit & Vegetable Display' and 'The Murder of Nurse Edith Cavell' both floats won their category. The Carnival gave prizes for sports events on the Mentone Oval and a concert was held at night at the Mentone Ice Skating Rink.World War 1 1914-1918 had a devastating impact on many early settler families whose sons had volunteered to serve in AIF. 1916 many of these young men were returning injured or had been killed overseas The Community rallied around to support these men and their families by holding fund raising events like the CarnivalBlack & White photograph of a horse drawn wagon displaying Fruit and Vegetables for a procession c 1916Handwritten ; Decorated wagon possibly part of a procession of market gardeners cartsfriendly societies cheltenham 1916, nurse edith cavell, cheltenham brass band 1916, ww1 1914-1918, wounded soldiers fund, allnutt ella, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards

The Friendly Societies Carnival at Mentone 1916 during WW1 was arranged to showcase the local activities and raise funds for the 'Discharged Wounded Soldiers Fund' = £140 was raised. As elsewhere in Australia most of the local young men had enlisted in the AIF and some were coming home wounded - many were killed on overseas battlefields. This Parade was led by the Cheltenham Brass Band, followed by the Friendly Societies AOF, IOR, HACBS, PAFS, and ANA. The PAFS - Protestant Alliance Friendly Society - had 2 entries 'Fruit & Vegetable Display' and 'The Murder of Nurse Edith Cavell' both floats won their category. Ella Allnutt portrayed Nurse Cavell. The Carnival gave prizes for sports events on the Mentone Oval and a concert was held at night at the Mentone Ice Skating Rink. World War 1 1914-1918 had a devastating impact on many early settler families whose sons had volunteered to serve in AIF. 1916 many of these young men were returning injured or had been killed overseas The Community rallied around to support these men and their families by holding fund raising events like the CarnivalBlack & White photograph of a decorated float with a Tableau ' The Murder of Nurse Edith Cavell' in the Friendly Societies Carnival Cheltenham 1916Front Handwritten ; Procession ( part of ) to honour Sister Edith Cavell an English nurse executed by the Germans in Brussels (BELG.) in 1914 (1st World War)cheltenham brass band 1916, ww1 1914-1918, cavell edith, friendly societies, protestant alliance friendly society, moorabbin, cheltenham, dendy henry, dendy's special survey 1841, assisted emigrants early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, marigold flowers, pharmacy, charman stephen, gettens mary, charman harriet, methodist church, primitive methodists, box william, box elizabeth, state schools, education, moorabbin shire, moorabbin roads board, city of moorabbin, kingston city council

Account printed on blue paper dated December. 10 1863. A. O. F. Court King of the Forest No 3770. Dr. to The Bendigo United District. Account is for Sept. 20, Oct 19 and Nov. 11 for Goods, Copies of Laws, Member's Certificates and Emblems. Rec. by Cash Signed by J. Madeley and dated 28/12/63.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - account, aof, the bendigo united district, j madeley

Account printed on blue paper dated Oct. 1st 1863. A. O. F. Court King of the Forest. Dr. to The Bendigo United District. Account is for a Directory and a Report on 26 August and a Certificate, Ribbon and 1 Doz. Trustee forms on 16 Sept.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - account, aof, court king of the forest, the bendigo united district

Piece of paper with some additions/subtractions of money on it. Has Notes & Job written near the top.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence

Note written on white paper and dated Oct 7 18?1. He had examined Chas ? And found him in a good state of health. Signature illegible.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence

Note written on blue, watermarked paper and dated sep 2? 71 certifying that Charly ? Was in good health. Signature illegible.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence

Piece of paper with Johan Ha??. Dated 22/12/76. Melb?societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - note

List of items for luncheon, mostly illegible, and costing of 1/3 per head.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence

Note written on white paper and dated Feb 14 1872. Note is illegible.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence

Letter of apology for non attendance that evening from F. L? as he didn't feel very well.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence

Blue paper dated Sept ? 1867? Mostly illegible account for 16/-.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence

Note written on cream paper dated 24 March/73. The writer has sent his contribution by Post Office Order. Most of the writer's signature is unreadable.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence

Partly illegible letter dated27/12/77. It mentions an enclosed post office order for 10/-. He would remit moere next month. He also sends a happy New Year message. Signature illegible.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence

Henry Box ,who was born in Withyham in 1839 , was the 3rd son of George and Mary Cripps Box and came to Australia in 1856 with the family. Henry paid his own fare so was not ‘bound’ to any employer. Henry helped his brother William establish his market garden on the site of Box Cottage, Jasper Road 1865 and by 1870 was purchasing property in East Brighton (Bentleigh.). He continued to purchase land, which he rent / leased to family members, and at his death in 1913 owned property in East Boundary Road, Murrumbeena and Elsternwick. Henry married Elizabeth ‘Emma’ Ward in 1868 and they had 9 children but 2 died in infancy. ‘ Emma’ was the daughter of William Ward 1820- 1908 who was born in Norfolk and emigrated with his wife Ann Ostler in 1853. Henry was a member of the Court Pride of St George AOF, and a lay preacher at the Bentleigh Baptist Church.. Surviving Children were - Caroline Alma Box 1863-1943, Mary Anne Box 1865- ?, Lydia Elizabeth Box 1867- 1957, William Henry Box 1869- 1945, Emma Elizabeth Ellen Box 1875 – 1964, Olivia Christina ‘Chrissie’ Box 1878 – 1963, Archibald Ward Box 1882 -? Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841 . Henry Box, a brother of William Box, was born in Withyham, Sussex and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. He purchased property and helped the family establish market gardens in East Brighton (Bentleigh). Henry and his wife Elizabeth Emma Ward Box had 9 children, Henry was a lay preacher for the Baptist Church Bentleigh. Inscribed in Album “ The early photos in this album were found by Mr (Laurie) Lewis when he was demolishing the Old Box Cottage. He gave them to Mrs Avis Box Eldridge who in turn gave them to me. They were not identified. I believe they rightly belong in the Cottage. I have attempted to identify them and present them in a way they can be preserved as a historical record of the era.” A B Leigh A black and white photograph of a young girl and boy who may be 2 of the surviving 7 children of Henry Box 1839 -1913Goulter Prahran

Henry Box ,who was born in Withyham in 1839 , was the 3rd son of George and Mary Cripps Box and came to Australia in 1856 with the family. Henry paid his own fare so was not ‘bound’ to any employer. Henry helped his brother William establish his market garden on the site of Box Cottage, Jasper Road 1865 and by 1970 was purchasing property in East Brighton (Bentleigh.). He continued to purchase land, which he rent / leased to family members, and at his death owned property in East Boundary Road, Murrumbeena and Elsternwick. Henry married Elizabeth ‘Emma’ Ward in 1868 and they had 9 children but 2 died in infancy. ‘ Emma’ was the daughter of William Ward 1820- 1908 who was born in Norfolk and emigrated with his wife Ann Ostler in 1853. Henry was a member of the Court Pride of St George AOF, and a lay preacher at the Bentleigh Baptist Church.. Surviving Children were - Caroline Alma Box 1863-1943, Mary Anne Box 1865- ?, Lydia Elizabeth Box 1867- 1957, William Henry Box 1869- 1945, Emma Elizabeth Ellen Box 1875 – 1964, Olivia Christina ‘Chrissie’ Box 1878 – 1963, Archibald Ward Box 1882 -? Box Cottage Museum, a reconstruction of an early settler hut, is named after the Box family who resided there 1865 -1913 . William Box who with his wife Elizabeth Avis Box and 13 children lived and farmed on the block of land in Jasper Road, East Brighton ( now McKinnon / Ormond) that was part of the Henry Dendy Special Survey 1841 . Henry Box, a brother of William Box, was born in Withyham, Sussex and came to Australia with his parents George and Mary Box and siblings in 1856. He purchased property and helped the family establish market gardens in East Brighton (Bentleigh). Henry and his wife Elizabeth Emma Ward Box had 9 children, Henry was a lay preacher for the Baptist Church Bentleigh. Inscribed in Album “ The early photos in this album were found by Mr (Laurie) Lewis when he was demolishing the Old Box Cottage. He gave them to Mrs Avis Box Eldridge who in turn gave them to me. They were not identified. I believe they rightly belong in the Cottage. I have attempted to identify them and present them in a way they can be preserved as a historical record of the era.” A B Leigh A black and white photograph of Henry Box 1839 - 1913Bensen & Stevenson Photos / 108 Elizabeth St. Melbourne/ COPIES CAN BE OBTAINED AT ANY TIME

Note from Henry Catlin of Long Gully, dated July 15 1863 claiming Sick allowance of the Court as he was unable to attend his usual employment.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, henry catlin

Blue piece of paper with Sick Declaration 1863 to 1864 written on it.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, sick declaration 1863 to 1864

Receipt written on a piece of paper with a green one penny duty stamp attached. 19/12/88 and an initial written over the green one penny duty stamp. Receipt is for fees for Medical services.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest

Question written on blue paper. Date 15 February 1864. Secretary's signature illegible. Question was whether it is legal for a Quarterly District Meeting to appoint or Call a Special District Meeting for the purpose of making arrangements for holding the Anniversary of the District & whether any member, or Court can be fined for not attending that Meeting, or held responsible for any loss, if any.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, high court

White piece of paper mentioning that Caleb Lewis is in Good health. Signature is illegible. Dated Jan 1/73.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, caleb lewis

Receipt from H. L. Atkinson, M.D. dated 25/3/90. 50.0.0 paid off account. Signed H. L. Atkinson. Red duty stamp attached.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - receipt, h l atkinson

Account from Harry L. Atkinson M.D. Sandhurst dated half year ending Sept 30 1876 Court King of the Forest. 434 Members at 5/- 108/10/0. Paid November 18/1876. H Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account/receipt, h l atkinson

Account from Harry L. Atkinson M.D. Sandhurst dated 1876 for £52-15-0 from December 1876 to March 1876 for 211 Members at 5/-.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, h l atkinson

A.O.F. Court King of the Forest No. 3770 Dr. to William ?ra? To Writing name on Respect Board 7/6. 17/7/1872. Payment signed and dated across the corner. Written on a piece of faded orange paper. Name unreadable.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account/receipt, court king of the forest

Court King of the Forest. Dr. to J. V. Smith. 1864 April 4th. Delivering Summonses - £1-0-0. Received April 6th 1964. J. V. Smith.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, j v smith

Long Gully November 4/63 Court King of the Forest No. 3770 Dr. To Chas Kelynack for Platform £4-10-0. Signed Charles Kelynack.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - note, charles kelynack

Doctor's account dated October 1863. Doctor was Harry L. Atkinson M. D. Physician Surgeon (Late Resident Surgeon of the Bendigo Hospital) for Professional Services and Medicines July to Sept 23rd 1863 £25/0/6. Written across it is Received - the Amount 25-0-6 Oct 14th 1863. Signed on behalf of H. L. Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - account, harry l atkinson

Note from William Salter dated May 9 apologising for not being able to attend the Lodge meeting on account of important business.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, william salter

Letter of resignation of the office of Trustee. Headed Bendigo Hospital. Signature illegible.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo hospital