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

Piece of notepaper with 'Ancient Order of Foresters' and their coat of arms, black on white

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.Emerald green hard cover booklet, RITUAL in gold, front cover.

Printed piece of paper with Quarterly Password for 1st Jan 1948 to 31 Dec 1984Front: 'Service for Success' - handwritten in pencil

Piece of paper with Quarterly Password for use 1st November 1927 for 31st January 1928Front: 'Study the Future' - hand written, pencil

Small piece of lined paper, torn edges. A list of 4 items, written in 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.Emerald green hardback booklet, embossed, 'C.R.' in gold, front cover. A slip of paper pinned to page 5, containing the quarterly password for use from 1st Feb 1909 to 30th April 1909Front: Jany 1882 JR-CR' hand written, ink, inside front cover. Also white label, 'Key for the solution of the Quarterly and Travelling passwords'

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 brown booklet cardboard cover, title in black print, front cover.

Printed piece of paper with Quarterly Password, from 1st Aug 1933 to 31st Oct 1933Front: 'Commence Centenary Celebrations' - hand written in pencil

Minutes book, hard cover, coloured 'wave' pattern, black spine. Rough minute book for Court Prosperity (Portland). No. 3915, for period 7 JAN 1874 - 3 DEC 1879. White label on cover: '1874 - 1879'Front: inside front cover: ' 2/6 6/1/74' - top left, pencil. 'Rough Minute Book 7th January 1874 court Prosperity No 3195' hand written in peen Back: inside back cover: list of names, pencil List of 'Things to do' - ink

Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of the AOF, held at Foresters' Hall, Portland on Thursday JUL 23. 10 pages, white paper, black print

Cash book, hard cover, black, bound in red leather. 'Cash Book' gold lettering on spine. Members contributions and expenses for Court Prosperity (Portland) No. 3195,, covering the period DEC 1870 - SEP 1884.

Red self-embossed hard cover booklet 'C.R. in gold front cover. White label inside front cover, 'Key for the Solution of the Quarterly and Travelling Pass Words'.

Minutes of Annual Meeting of the AOF, held at Oddfellows' Hall, Port Fairy on Thursday Jan 23 1908. 10 pages, white paper, black print

Port of Portland CollectionFolder. Green cloth covered. Wooden covers, columned loose leaf pages with indexing tabs. Records of Portland Harbour Trust Commissioners, inscribed stock, loans, assets, investments from 1952. Portland Harbour Trust operations

Catalogue, Dalgety N.Z.L. wool auction, wool exchange Portland Thurs. 28th April 1966. Pale blue light card covers, stapled

Twenty-third Annual Report - Port of Portland, for the year ending June 30th, 1974. Heavy glossy card covers, front cover brown with white print, black and white photo of the port, Portland Harbour Trust logo

Catalogue for Portland Trade Fair, held August 3, 4, 5 1967. Held at Dalgety N.Z.L. Woolstore North Portland. Glossy covers, red with black and white print and black and white photos overlaid. Contents black and white print and photos

1964 calendar supplement to Portland 'Guardian' white with green print, green monochrome image of Portland botanical gardens in centre

Barry was a police officer stationed at Portland 1969 - 71. Stables were to be demolished. he was instructed to clean them out, and take the contents to the tip. He retained these documents and donated them to the Cultural Collection.Hand written supplementary Police Report of Criminal Offence. Details sheep stealing, Heywood police station, 14 August 1915.police report, sheep stealing, livestock theft

Barry was a police officer stationed at Portland 1969 - 71. Stables were to be demolished. he was instructed to clean them out, and take the contents to the tip. He retained these documents and donated them to the Cultural Collection.Hand written supplementary Police Report of Criminal Offence - larceny, one hurricane lamp, Yeitz pattern, glass lined, in good condition, Hamilton police stationBack: 'Warrnambool 6/10/14 RH Portand' hand written , black penpolice report, theft, hamilton police station

Barry was a police officer stationed at Portland 1969 - 71. Stables were to be demolished. he was instructed to clean them out, and take the contents to the tip. He retained these documents and donated them to the Cultural Collection.Hand written , supplementary Police Criminal Offence report - larceny of a bicycle, Casterton Police station, 12 April 1913police report, crime, 1913

Telegram, written on two forms pinned together. Tan coloured telegram form, from Portland Police station to Hamilton Police Station regarding a theft.Back: Hand written note re suspectpolice report, hamilton police, portland police, theft, communication, telegram

Hand written supplementary Police Report of Criminal Offence, - larceny, saddle, bridle, horse rug, web girth, whip, Mortlake police stationpolice report, theft, mortlake

Barry was a police officer stationed at Portland 1969 - 71. Stables were to be demolished. he was instructed to clean them out, and take the contents to the tip. He retained these documents and donated them to the Cultural Collection.Typed copy of crime report from Police Superintendent's office, Hamilton - sheep stealingpolice report, sheep theft, livestock theft, hamilton

Barry was a police officer stationed at Portland 1969 - 71. Stables were to be demolished. he was instructed to clean them out, and take the contents to the tip. He retained these documents and donated them to the Cultural Collection.Hand written supplementary Police Report of Criminal Offence - larceny, six coils of wire, Casterton police stationBack: Continuation of 'Steps taken, where information sent etc from front pagepolice report, theft, casterton

Heywood Police Station records.Hand written supplementary Police Report of Criminal Offence - larceny, Heywood police station.

Barry was a police officer stationed at Portland 1969 - 71. Stables were to be demolished. he was instructed to clean them out, and take the contents to the tip. He retained these documents and donated them to the Cultural Collection.Hand written supplementary Police Report of Criminal Offence - disobeying court order, to pay 2/6 weekly for the support of a child, a ward of the state, Collingwood police station.police report, child support, 1914

Barry was a police officer stationed at Portland 1969 - 71. Stables were to be demolished. he was instructed to clean them out, and take the contents to the tip. He retained these documents and donated them to the Cultural Collection.Hand written supplementary Police Report of Criminal Offence - larceny (theft) of a horse saddle and bridle, Warrnambool police station, 24 September, 1913.police report, warrnambool police, theft, crime, 1913

Heywood Police Station records.Hand written supplementary Police Report of Criminal Offence - sheep stealing, Heywood police station, 27 July 1915.