The Ancient Order of Foresters, which originated in England in the mid 1700s, established its first branch (Court) in Victoria in 1849. Foresters was set up as a non-profit organisation, the founding principles of the Society being to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. The Society is now known as the Foresters Friendly Society and in July 1999 was incorporated as a public company limited by shares and guarantee.Black, self-embossed, hard cover booklet, label on front cover, white, black print. 'A.O.F. CEREMONIES FOR USE AT THE FUNERAL OF A MEMBER' *Ancient Order of Foresters

Contemporary postcard of Portland. 3 full coloured photos of gannet colony at Point Danger and Lawrence Rocks. 'Portland Discovery Coast Victoria Australia' in black on white bottom margin.

Rubber fridge magnet, coloured image of Portland lighthouse on front. 'Portland Victoria, Australia' in white on top black margin.

Rubber fridge magnet. Coloured image of Cape Nelson lighthouse. Blue border, two thin yellow lines. 'CAPE NELSON LIGHTHOUSE': yellow, top border. 'PORTLAND VICTORIA', yellow, bottom border.

Contemporary postcard of Portland. Full colour, 9 images of Portland 'Portland Victoria, Australia" in white, bottom edge, left. 'Traveller's notes logo - right. Reverse has descriptions of 9 images, outline map of Australia showing Melbourne and rectangle of Portland area.

Full colour postcard, showing the Glenelg River at Nelson, Victoria; river shacks on right, Nelson Store and Visitor Information Centre on left.Front: 'A Great Place to Relax' - yellow script "NELSON VICTORIA' - white print.

Lapel pin, silver metal; model of lighthouse resting on plaque with 'PORTLAND VICTORIA' engraved on it. Pin attached to cardboard label.

Enamelled lapel pin, green and gold fleur-de-lis, black and gold Kelpie head superimposed. 'Casterton Kelpie Country' - in gold.

DVD. How the West was Won, history of land clearing in the Glenelg Shire

Casterton Kelpie Festival.Yellow plastic carry bag from Visitor Information Centre at Casterton with Kelpie Country logo and list of events, in green.

Coloured postcard, white border. 5 kelpies, image taken from an original painting by Almar Zaadstra, traditional painter, Casterton. 'Casterton, Victoria - Kelpie Country' black script, bottom border.

Photographic postcard, view of Albion Hotel Motel Casterton, reverse has mailing details, brief description of Albion.

Photo/postcard, view of Casterton Post Office. Reverse has mailing details and brief description of Casterton.

White china cup and saucer with Kelpie decal on cup. 'CASTERTON Home of the Kelpie' around decal.Back: Bootom cup - 'DH © 1995' - impressed 'Brodie Casterton' transfer

Gold coloured metal key ring. Cream badge with yellow fleur-de-lis and red Kelpie, in gold metal mount attached to key ring. 'Kelpie Country' and "CASTERTON VIC' written below Kelpie on badge.

Clear glass beer mug. Gold rim round top. Gold Portland Golf Club logo.

Egg-shaped snow-dome, contains two dolphins and an anchor. Dome sits in blue and white clam with 'gold' coins spilling out of it; seaweeds and corals. Switch underneath turns on changing light display.Front: 'Portland Victoria' - black print

Small black sash, tapered to point at lower edge, joined, black cord tassel. coar of Arms, Ancient Order of Foresters, printed / embroidered, multi-coloured

Photo/postcard, view of Scots Uniting Church, Casterton. Reverse has mailing details, brief details of Scotch (sic) Uniting Church.

Clear glass port glass, trophy. Gold rim on top, Casterton Bowling Club logo in gold.

Souvenir glass with gold rim. Gold lettering 'MERINO-DIGBY BACK TO 1977'.

Plain green sash, red fringe, either end* S.C.R.' embroidered in yellow

Souvenir Portland mug, ceramic, gold with brown lettering. Handle brown, shaped like pistol, top and bottom borders like gun belt, with holstered pistol.Front: 'Portland' - black writing 'PISTOLMUG DRINK TILL MIDNIGHT PIS-TOL DAWN' - sticker on base of mug, blue, white print, 'MADE IN JAPAN'

Souvenir cotton tea towel. Blues, aqua, sea-green, white. Top section shows humpback whale breaching; bottom shows whale flukes. 'AUSTRALIAN HUMPBACK WHALES' in white, top border. 'Greetings from PORTLAND Victoria' in black.

DVD. Cattle Stories and Bush Yarns - A short history of the livestock industry in the Glenelg Shire

Boxed teaspoon, silver metal, round medallion with image of St Mary MacKillop with 'SAINT MARY MACKILLOP 1842 - 1909' in black, around image.Back: 'Made in Australia'

Glass, souvenir of Chetwynd Primary School centenary 1886 - 1986. One side has gold depiction of the school, opposite side has 'CHETWYND PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 2738 CENTENARY 1886 - 1996' in gold, encolosed in gold scrolls.

Souvenir salt and pepper shakers, mushroom shaped. Wooden, painted. Salt shaker - white stalk with green grass at base, black 'S', top blue with white spots 'Portland' written in gold paint. Pepper shaker - white stalk, green grass at base, black 'P', top red with white spots. 'Portland' written in gold paint.Back: Base of pepper shaker - black stamp 'Japan'

Clear glass beer / whiskey / glass. Gold rim round top, gold Casterton Sacred Heart Indoor Bowling Club logo.

Souvenir of Portland thimble. White china dimpled on top. Coloured button with illustration of lighthouse.Front: 'Portland Vic' - white print on red banner on button Back: White price tag sticker