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.Letter of apology for non-attendance at a meeting for Ancient Order of Foresters Society. Hand written, pencil on white lined paper, from John Beg to Court Prosperity.

Printed piece of paper, with Quarterly Password from 1st May 1928 to 31st July 1928Front: 'Service and Loyalty' - hand written pencil

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.Small 6 page pamphlet, outlining alterations of General laws, made at Quarterly Meeting held at Forester's Hall Gawler St Portland on Friday 9th Jan 1880. Ratified on 26 Feb 1880 by John Burstem Gregory. Registrar of Friendly Societies.

Printed piece of paper with Quarterly Password from 1 Jan 1949 to 31 Dec 1949Front: 'Progress Demands Service' hand written in pencil

Printed piece of paper with Quarterly Password from 1st May 1930 to 31st July 1930Front: 'Success Secures Shield' hand written in pencil

Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of the AOF, held at Foresters' Hall, Portland, on Thursday April 28 1904, 8 pages, white paper, black print

Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of the AOF, held at Foresters' Hall, Portland on Thursday Apr 23 1908. 8 pages, white paper, black print

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.Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of the Ancient Order of Foresters Society , held at Foresters Hall Portland on Thursday Oct 22 1908. 8 pages, white paper, black print.

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.Printed leaflet, Amended Laws outlining the changes to Laws 40 and 141, which were made at the AGM, Port Fairy, 22 Jan 1903. Printed both sides.

Rate Notice 1942 - 43, Portland Borough Council, Portland Waterworks Trust, Portland Sewerage Authority, dated 17 MAR 1944, for 57 Percy St Portland, owner / occupier Max Hector Campbell

Portland Sewerage Authority, schedule of Particulars, for Mr M H Campbell, 57 Percy St Portland

Agenda Financial statement and Annual Report for the Annual General meeting of the Portland Free Library, Museum and Literary Institute, to be held Friday Feb 22 1918 8 pm at Free Library hall. Four page single fold document, blue paper, dark blue print, printed on 3 sidesFront: Some hand written notes in pencil Back: Some hand written notes in pencilportland free library, agm, administration, glenelg shire council archives

2 sheets of blank letterhead paper. ' Shire of Portland, Shire Office Heywood

Rate notice 1941 -42 Portland Borough Council, Portland Waterworks trust, Portland Sewerage Authority, dated 14 APR 1942, for property at 57 Percy St Portland

a, b. white envelopes, front blank, flap has advertisement encouraging people to come to Portland. c. white envelope, front blank, flap has advertisement encouraging people to come to Portland - different message from a, b.

Football record, 'The Bulldog', Imperials Football Club, for game against Heywood at Hamilton, Sat JUN 8 1950. 14 pages, club mascot on front cover, red, white and blue. Blue print

Rate Notice 1942 - 43, Portland Borough Council, Portland Waterworks Trust, Portland Sewerage Authority, dated 18 MAR 1943 for 57 Percy St Portland, owner / occupier Max Hector Campbellcampbell family records

Account rendered from Dunlop Perdriau Rubber Co Ltd to Mr. MH Campbell, Portlandaccounts, trade, portland

Receipt, dated 3 February 1921, from postage stamps and collections, to Mr. K Campbell, PortlandFront: Hand written note in 'Remarks' section - black pencampbell family records

Football record 'The Western' official organ of Western District Football League, for Sat. 28 JUN 1952. White, black print. 16 pages

Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of the AOF, held at Foresters' Hall, Portland on Thursday October 24 1907. Eight pages, white paper, black print

Red marbled vinyl cover. Maroon vinyl spine. Gold lettering on cover. Hand written.

Payne FamilyOrange cardboard. Black print. Steam train left upper corner. Sailing ship right upper corner. Hole punched on left side.Front: Orange cardboard. Black print. Steam train left upper corner. Sailing ship right upper corner. Hole punched on left side. One return fare.train, vintage, steam, ballarat

Donated by the Payne Family. Ticket for Vintage Train, First Fleet, BallaratOrange cardboard. Black print. Steam train left upper corner. Sailing ship right upper corner. Hole punched on left side.Front: Orange cardboard. Black print. Steam train left upper corner. Sailing ship right upper corner. Hole punched on left side. One return fare.train, steam, ballarat

Donated by the Payne FamilyOrange cardboard. Black print. Steam train left upper corner. Sailing ship right upper corner. Hole punched on left side.Front: Orange cardboard. Black print. Steam train left upper corner. Sailing ship right upper corner. Hole punched on left side. One return fare.train, steam, ballarat, travel

Bone-coloured paper. Blue Hoyts. Blackprint. Brick pattern in background.Front: "Keep sailing on"hoyts, cinema, pensioner, ticket

Local ChemistPrescription Book, September 1973 - June 1974 - title Red marbled vinyl cover. Maroon vinyl spine. Gold lettering on cover. K on spine.Front: n/achemist, pharmacists, prescription, ledger, 1970s

Blue fabric cover. Fawn leather spine. Blue and black marbled fly leaf. A on spine.

Small booklet of 120 pages, black print on white. Held together by metal staples. Front cover of greenish cardboard P printing & graphics in black. No back cover.non-fictionhamilton, almanac, directory, local business