Blue coupon, dated May 16 1877, asking Mr. Lewis, Treasurer to pay Simson the sum of 4/- for Cab hire at Mrs Phlpot funeral. Signed by I. Davidson, C.R. and Wm Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by Wm. H. Nicholas. G.W..societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, a.o.f., b.u.d., mr lewis, simson, mrs phlpot, i davidson, wm rowe

Account written on blue paper with printed letterhead and dated 1872 for the months Sep, Oct, Nov & Dec. Items are: Sep - To 1 Report, Miscellany 1/3, Oct - 1 doz Return Sheets 1/6, use? Of Funeral Regalia 10/-, Nov - 1 Members Colored Certificate 2/-, Dec - 250 Envelopes 5/-, 50 Notices of Intention 2/-, 2 doz Del? Forms 3/-, 1 ? B. ? Paper 2/6, 1 doz Pencils 2/-, 1 ? Foolscap 1/6. Total £1/10/9. Impression stamp with: Bendigo United District wirh A.O.F. in the centre.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, court king of the forest, the bendigo united district

Copies of documents: 1.Copy of letter issued by the Quartzopolis Lodge Friendly Society on September 19th 1873 to Secretary Court King of the Forest. Letter details that a meeting of the delegates of the various Lodges of Friendly Societies in this district will be held at Ready's Rainbow Hotel, Hargreave (sic) Street on 3rd Octrober. Signed by Gillespic (sic) McDonell. 2. Widows and Orphans' Fund entrance fees (A.O.F, B.U.D) 3. Court King of the Forest application for Thomas White, blacksmith of Ironbark, age 28, one child. 4. Court King of the Forest No. 3770, Invoice Dr. H.L. Atkinson. Services July 19th 1871.bendigo, clubs, quartzopolis friendly society, court king of the forest; quartzopolis lodge, thomas white, dr. atkinson

Letter from E. Lawrence, Secr, of A. Victoria, dated July 6th, 1877, in reference to the funeral claim of Mrs. Weyland's late husband and to the disposal of £2-5-0 Court Victoria has in hand. Letter written watermarked paper and folded. Printed heading and crest on the left with deer's head above a crown and a circular area divided into four quarters with four circles containing two hands shaking, a deer and two dogs? a chevron, a hunting horn and? ands the fourth is a quiver and arrows. Underneath is a bow, a quiver and a hunting horn. Printed around the edge is: Unitas Benevolentia et Concordia. Has impression stamp of Court Victoria, A.O.F. 2306 Melbourne.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mrs weyland, e lawrence

Account written blue paper with printed letterhead and dated 1872, Jan/Mar 1873. Court King of the Forest Dr. to The Bendigo United District. Items are: Decr 19 - To Report & Miscillany 1/3, 1 doz Neck Ribbons 1/16/0,1 Book 4/-, Jan 14 1873 2 Tr?? Books 5/-, 1 Wood?? 3/6, 1 P.C.R. Sash 19/-, 1 Neck ribbon 3/-, 1 Certificate 2/6, Mar 7 - 250 Envelopes 5/-, 1 Ball Jute 2/-, 1 Book 7/6, 1 Report & Miscellanu 1/3. Total £4/10/0. Oval impression stamp with Bendigo United District and A.O.F. in the centre.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, court king of the forest, the bendigo united district

Mr. Northcott served all through the Crimean war, and obtained three service medals. He was most fortunate, as he did not even receive a scratch. While fighting in the trenches one day he happened to glance round, and was surprised to discover that his brother was by his side. They had not seen each other for a long time, and the meeting under such circumstances can be imagined. Two of his brothers, John and William, served throughout the war. At its close he came to Victoria, the gold fever being then at its height. His stay in Bendigo was brief, as the New Zealand rush attracted his attention, but he returned in 1858 to Bendigo, and as the outlook was quiet, he went back to New Zealand in 1859. Finally, in 1860, he settled in the Bendigo district with his father and mother and brother William. They took up some land at Leichardt and remained there for some years. It was about this time that he became prominent in musical circles. He came of a musical family, as his oldest brother, John, was one of the musicians to the Royal Family, and was pensioned by the late Queen Victoria. His younger brother, William, is at the present time one of the leading cornet players in the United States. In 1867 the late Mr. Northcott married Miss Lansell, sister of Mr. Geo. Lansell, her demise having taken place about three months before. When he left Leichardt, Mr. Northcott became Mr. Lansell's general manager, and continued in that capacity for 26 years. While he was manager of the 180 Mine it is estimated that gold to the value of a million sterling was taken from the mine. It is, perhaps, in his capacity as a bandsman, that Mr. Northcott was best known, as he became a familiar figure not only in the chief centres of Victoria but throughout Australia. He first became leader of the old Volunteer Band, and he was subsequently leader of the Battalion Band at Castlemaine. It was when he became leader of the musical combination known as Northcott's Brass Band that his fame and the fame of the band became widespread, as some 25 years ago it was one of the finest bands in Australia, and held that distinction for many years. Although many changes in the personnel of the band have taken place, it still retainsits old name. Mr. Northcott was a cornet player of high ability, and in 1871 he was presented by the citizens of Bendigo with a handsome silver cornet, in recognition of his services as a musician. His home contains a great array of trophies, photographic groups of bandsmen etc., which serve to indicate in a sense the reputation he enjoyed as a bandsman. During his career in Bendigo he invested in mining a good deal, but was not very fortunate in this respect, as he lost a good deal of money on the New Chum line. Naturally he was well known and warmly respected, especially by bandsmen. He was a genial citizen, and made a large circle of sincere friends. He was a member of the Zenith Lodge of Masons, having passed through the chairs twice. He was also a member of the A.O.F., and formerly a member of the School of Mines Administrative Council. It was about this time that he became prominent in musical circles. He came of a musical family, as his oldest brother, John, was one of the musicians to the Royal Family, and was pensioned by the late Queen Victoria. His younger brother, William, was one of the leading cornet players in the United States.Black and white photograph of Northcott's City Band, Bendigo. 3 rows of men in Band Uniform. Drum centre, brass instruments.men laying in grass at front.organisation, band, northcott's city band

Three pages of research by Rita Hull on Friendly Societies. Includes name of Society, when established, the number of Members, and the years 1865,1875, 1881,1891, 1895 and 1907 (an asterisk if they were still operating). Listed are the Society names and the different Court, Lodge, etc. under the name. They are: Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows M.U.I.O.O.F. - Loyal Bendigo Loyal Gold Miners' Pride, Loyal James Roe, Loyal Strangers' Refuge, Loyal Heart of Friendship, Loyal Albert, Loyal Sir Henry Barkly, Loyal Catherine, Loyal Darling and Earl of Hopetoun. Ancient Order of Foresters A.O.F. - Court Royal Oak, Court Queen of the Forest, Court Pride of the Forest, Court Happy Valley, Court Bendigo, Court Banner of Hope, Court Sherwood, Court King of the Forest, Court Alexandra, Court Victoria and Court Star of Bendigo (Women). Independent Order of Oddfellows I.O.O. - Loyal Sandhurst Lodge, Court Weeroona and Golden Star Rebekah. Independent Order of Rechabites I.O.R. - Tent Star of Bendigo, Tent Refuge, Tent Cobden, Tent Olive Branch, Tent Laurel, Tent Sutton and Tent Herald of Peace. Sons and Daughters of Temperance - Royal Diadem Division, Ark of Safety, Royal Septre, Hope of Sandhurst (Ladies), Princess Beatrice (Ladies), Lady Loch (Ladies) and Laurel (Ladies). Grand United Order of Oddfellows G.U.O.O.F. - Lodge Star of Eaglehawk, Lodge Sandhurst, Lodge Pride of Bendigo, Lodge Olive Branch and Lodge Belvidere. United Ancient Order of Druids U.A.O.D. - Lodge Quartzopolis, Lodge Eldorado, Lodge Caractacus, Lodge Bendigo and Lodge Sandhurst. Order of St Andrew (Scottish Constitution) - Bendigo Lodge No 1. Order of St Andrew (All Nations) - Lodge Sandhurst and Lodge Unity. Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes R.A.O.B. - Provincial Grand Lodge No 1, Prairie Lodge, Forest Lodge and Southern Cross Lodge. The Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society H.A.C.B.S. - St Kilian's No 4 and Eaglehawk Branch. Independent Order of Good Templars - Lodge Bendigo, Lodge Guiding Star, and Lodge Hope of Golden Square. Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria - Lodge William Lodge and Loyal Governor Bowen (Pride of Eaglehawksocieties, order of .., list, list of friendly societies, rita hull, manchester unity independent order of odd fellows m.u.i.o.o.f., ancient order of foresters a.o.f., independent order of oddfellows i.o.o., independent order of rechabites i.o.r., sons and daughters of temperance, grand united order of oddfellows g.u.o.o.f., united ancient order of druids u.a.o.d., order of st andrew (scottish constitution), order of st andrew (all nations), royal antediluvian order of buffaloes r.a.o.b., the hibernian australasian catholic benefit society h.a.c.b.s., independent order of good templars, loyal orange institution of victoria, australian natives association a.n.a.

Account/Receipt written on a piece of blue paper and datedAugust 30th 71. To William mann for Writing P.C.P. Court King of the Forest on Scarf 8/-. Pas? August 30th 1871 written across on an angle.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account/receipt, a.o.f. court king of the forest, william mann

Account/Receipt written on a piece of blue paper and dated Jul 20 71. Dr. to William Mann for Writing Name on Respect Board 7/6. Paid William Mann at the end.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account/receipt, a.o.f. court king of the forest, william mann