Letter to the Chief Ranger Officers and Brothers of Court King of the Forest from Hugh Brown and John Charles. They made an application through the Court for a Donation for the Widow Gavin and her 8 children. Thomas Gavin was an old member of the Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, thomas gavin, hugh brown, john charles

Note from Marcus Cooper, dated 24 Sept 1864, declaring himself off the Sick fund of the Court. Also signed by H. L.Atkinson, MD.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, marcus cooper, h l atkinson

Printed declaration from Joseph Harry of Long Gully, declaring that he is under the age of 53 years and that his wife does not exceed 55 years and that they do not have any infirmity likely to shorten the natural duration of life. Also signed by H. L. Atkinson that he has examined the Candidate and to the best of his belief, he is quite free of any infirmity which would tend to shorten the natural duration of life. Dated May 12 1864. Printed by Bro Graham Berry.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, joseph harry, h l atkinson

Printed declaration from John Silverlock of Long Gully Sandhurst, Laborer, declaring that he is under the age of 30 years and that his wife does not exceed 40 years and that they do not have any infirmity likely to shorten the natural duration of life. Also signed by H. L. Atkinson that he has examined the Candidate and to the best of his belief, he is quite free of any infirmity which would tend to shorten the natural duration of life. Dated 3 July 1864. Printed by Bro Graham Berry, at The 'Observer' Office, Collingwood. Attached is a white piece of paper - John Silverlock age 29 Born in Chichester England now living in Long Gully Sandhurst. Occupation General servant married. Wifes ? Age 39 / 3 Children. Signed by J. Davidson and R ONeil.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john silverlock, h l atkinson, j davidson, r oneil, graham berry

Printed declaration from Richard O Neil of Happy Valley, Restaurant Keeper, declaring that he is under the age of 31 years and that his wife does not exceed 28 years and that they do not have any infirmity likely to shorten the natural duration of life. Also signed by H. L. Atkinson that he has examined the Candidate and to the best of his belief, he is quite free of any infirmity which would tend to shorten the natural duration of life. Dated February 17th 1866. Printed by Bro Graham Berry,, at The 'Observer' Office, Collingwood.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, richard o neil, h l atkinson

Printed declaration from John Brogey of New Chum Gully declaring that he is under the age of 33 years and that his wife does not exceed 28 years and that they do not have any infirmity likely to shorten the natural duration of life. Also signed by H. L. Atkinson that he has examined the Candidate and to the best of his belief, he is quite free of any infirmity which would tend to shorten the natural duration of life. Dated 13 Feb 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john brogey, h l atkinson

Letter written on blue paper and dated April 5th 1864. Letter is a report by the Auditors. Attachment: Lodge research information.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, j i holl, john charles, william stembel, georg james murray

Balance Sheet dated ending 30th September 1862. Sheet contains the names of a number of the members of the Court. Signed by the Auditors John Rae and Joseph King Smith. Dated October 6th. Names are: William Fincher, George McMillan, Joseph Mason, William Mason, Henry Catlin, William Clifford, Thomas Wills, John Rae, John Glinnon, John Wotton, Joseph K Smith, Henry Shalders, Thomas Pile, John Eady, Thomas Connell, Carl Mueller, Charles Kelynack, John Martin, George Nicholson, O C Hillman, Charles Spier, Chas I Murray, Jas Bryant, William Hosking, Saml D Arthur, Richard Rowe, Joseph Herz, Carl Ulbrick, Fritz Abraham, Hugh Brown, W H Bridgman, Thos Wm Butt, George Cook, J W Chapple, John Fincher, James Fincher, H R Hyde, Mackay H, Wilton H, Holl I S, De Gruchy H, Brockley, Busst, Dr Story, Waller,societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, william fincher, george mcmillan, joseph mason, william mason, henry catlin, william clifford, thomas wills, john rae, john glinnon, john wotton, joseph k smith, henry shalders, thomas pile, john eady, thomas connell, carl mueller, charles kelynack, john martin, george nicholson, o c hillman, charles spier, chas i murray, jas bryant, william hosking, saml d arthur, richard rowe, joseph herz, carl ulbrick, fritz abraham, hugh brown, w h bridgman, thos wm butt, george cook, j w chapple, john fincher, james fincher, h r hyde, bendigo united district, mackay h, wilton h, holl, i s, de gruchy h, brockley, busst, dr story, waller

Balance Sheet for Court King of the Forest, dated 31st December 1863. Double page Balance Sheet showing Receipts and Expenditure. Signed by the Auditors, Hugh Brown and john Charles Also dated after the Auditors signatures, 11th January 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, court royal oak, savings bank, bro holl, bro kelynack, hugh brown, john charles

Balance Sheet for Court King of the Forest, dated September 30th 1863. Double page Balance Sheet showing Receipts and Expenditure. Signed by the Auditors, G I M?, Hugh Brown and John Charles. Also dated near the Auditors signatures, Oct 5th 1863.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, savings bank, bendigo united district, bro nicholson, bro h brown, bro catlin, bro mason, g i m?, hugh brown, john charles

Balance Sheet for Court King of the Forest, dated June 30th 1863. Double page Balance Sheet showing Receipts and Expenditure. Signed by the Auditors, Joseph King Smith and Hugh. Also dated after the Auditors signatures, June 29th 1863.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, savings bank, bendigo united district, bro holl, w brockleman, bro nicholson, joseph king smith, hugh brown

Auditors report written on blue paper and dated June 29th 1863. Auditors were satisfied with the way the books were kept and found they were correct. They also report on the financial position and do not think it necessary to have a Special Levy yet. Signed by the Auditors Joseph King Smith, Hugh Brown and G I Murray.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, savings bank, bro holl, joseph king smith, hugh brown, g i murray, glennon's commercial hotel

Letter from J. A. Niemann, Secretary, informing the Court of a call of one penny per member to pay the expenses incurred by the Delegates & Secretary previous to starting the Dispensary on Sandhurst. Call is made to pay for rent of rom, gas, printing, &c.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, j a niemann, odd fellowes hall

Seven pages of Bye Laws of 1865 of Court King of the Forest written on blue, watermarked paper. Laws mentioned are: Management, Business, C.R., S.C.R., Treasurer, Secretary, Death of a Brother or his Wife, Woodwards, Surgeon, Terms of office for the Court Surgeon, Trustees, Auditors, Delegates, Committees, Sub-Secretary, General Business, Absence, Neglect of Order, Neglecting to give notice of change of address within 14 days, Members summoned to vote on expenses over £3 except for regular Court Expenses, Members from othe rCourts, Meetings, Money held by the Secretary, Members on Court Funds and no Law to be amended or repealed except by a Committee appointed for the purpose. Printed on paper with printed letterhead and crest.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, commercial hotel, woodwards, joseph king smith, henry hattam, christian slopplebein, jas thos holl, geo ? murray, charles smith, john laselles, bye laws of court king of the forest

Printed form dated 13 July 1864. After a meeting held at the Commercial Hotel, it was resolved that Joseph King Smith of Sandhurst be a Trustee for the Branch of the Society, in place of John Wotton, deceased. Signed by Witnesses, ? Jas. Murray, G. ?, and Adolph Bar? Also signed by the Secretary, Jas. Thos Holl, Signed by Trustee Joseph King Smith, James Madeley, District Secretary. Bendigo District and F Le Mastrier? D.S. Court King of the Forest Court Seal at the bottom of the page.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, glennon?, commercial hotel, joseph king smith, john wotton, ? jas murray, adolph bar?, jas thos holl, james madeley, f le mastrier?

Letter written on blue, watermarked, folded paper with printed letterhead and Ancient Order of Foresters crest. The Auditors congratulate the Court on the increase of new members during the last quarter. There was no increase of Funds. Sick Pay amounted to £36.9.6. They also thank the Secretary. Signed by Joseph French, Charles? S. Smith and Geo? Jas. Murray, Auditors. Letter dated Oct 2nd 1865.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, court king of the forest, joseph french, charles s smith, geo? jas murray

Letter from the Auditors mentioning they were pleased everything was correct. Eight new members had been added to the Court during the quarter and one clearance was granted. The Incidental Fund had a great drain from donations. Signed by Geo. Jas, Murray and John Batiste. Court King of the Forest impression stamp on the paper. On the back is part of a balance sheet.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, geo jas murray, john batiste

Printed form dated 31 August 1865. Declaration made by Henry Bollman of Sandhurst that he was under the age of 23, married and that the age of his wife did not exceed 22 years and that they didn't have any infirmity likely to shorten the natural duration of life. Signed by Henry Bollman and also by H. L. Atkinson mentioning that he had examined the above Candidate.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, henry bollman, h l atkinson

Letter from the Auditors Hugh Brown and John Charles, dated January 11th 1864. They had much pleasure in reporting the correct and satisfactory manner in which Secy Bro. Holl had kept the accounts and which they found correct in all particulars. Balance figures are mentioned also it might necessary to be careful of expenditure.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, herb shannon?, br holl, glennons hotel, hugh brown, john charles

Letter from the Auditors appointed to examine the accounts of the Secretary Bro Jas. Thos. Holl. They were very pleased by the correct manner and neatness in which the accounts were kept. Signed by John Rae and Joseph King Smith, the Auditors, Glennons Commercial Hotel, Sandhurst. January 12th 1863.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, jas thos holl, john rae, joseph king smith, glennons commercial hote.

Letter from the Auditors of the accounts of Court King of the Forest dated Oct 5th 1863. They were pleased with accounts and congratulated them on the number of initiations. The Balance sheets are mentioned. Also proposed a note of thanks to the Secretary for the efficient and neatness of his accounts. Signed by John Charles, Geo. Jas. Murray and Hugh Brown. Paper has an elaborate watermark.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john charles, geo jas murray, hugh brown

Three pieces of paper glued together. Blue Doctor's Certificate, dated August 24/65 certifying that William Schlemme was unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. The second is a declaration by William Schlemme declared himself on the funds of the Court as he was unable to follow his usual occupation. Signed by William Schlemme and dated August 24/1865. The third is a declaration by William Schlemme that he declared himself off the funds of the Court as he was able to follow his usual occupation Signed by William Schlemme and dated Sept. 2nd 1865. also signed by H. L. Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, william schlemme, h l atkinson

Printed declaration by William Finnissy of Paddy Gully, Sandhurst that he was under the age of 30 years, that he was married, and that the age of his wife did not exceed 31 years. A further declaration that they had no infirmity like to shorten the natural duration of life. Signed by William Finnissy, date April 17th 1866.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, william finnissy?, graham berry, 'observer' office

Account dated may 2nd 1864 to make a letter box - lettering & gilding glass as per Tender £1.15.0. Signed Paid May ? 1864 C Hoffman.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, ? hoffman, c hoffman

Notice, printed in purple, informing Delegates of a Preliminary Meeting of the Delegates of the various Lodges of Friendly Societies in the district which was held at Ready's Rainbow Hotel, Hargreave Street. Printed name of Gillespic McDonell, Secretary pro. tem.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, quartzopolis lodge, court king of the forest, ready's rainbow hotel, gillespic mcdonell

Three pieces of paper glued together. The top one is blue. It is a Doctor's certificate certifying George Nicholson is unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson, Court Surgeon. Dated April 12/66. The middle one is dated April 12th. It is from George Nicholson declaring himself on the funds of the Court as he is unable to follow his usual occupation. The last one is from George Nicholson declaring himself off the funds of the Court being able to work. Also signed by H. L. Nicholson and dated April 26/1866.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, george nicholson, h l atkinson, bro clarke

Receipt , dated 9/?/1872. Recd from Mr. John Miller the sum of two pounds ? (2£) being donation from Court King of the Forest. Signed this 9th day of ? 1872 Joseph French.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, john miller, court king of the forest, joseph french

Receipt written on blue paper and dated Sept 23/72. Received from Court King of the Forest the sum of 17s/6 being part of the preliminary expenses incurred previous to starting a Friendly Societies Dispensary. Signed I. A. Niemann, Secretary. B.U.F.S. Dispensary.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, friendly societies dispensary, i a niemann, bufs dispensary

Letter dated January 3rd 1878 from Wm. Blanchard asking T. R. Pearce for a receipt for the Post Office Order that he sent for the Surgeons fees for Bro Doney as their late Secretary had accused him of Mis-appropriation of the funds of Court Freedom. He intended to pursue some course in the matter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court freedom, bro doney, wm blanchard, wm rowe, court king forest

Note, dated December 28th 1877. Court King of the Forest. 1 quarter Salary Wm. Rowe. Commission on £175/5/- at 5% £8/16/0, Post Stamps 4/1, Pens & Bl. Paper 1/6, Post Office Order 6d. Total £9/2/1. Signed Received Wm Rowe 28/12/77.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, wm rowe