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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

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.

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.

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

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.

Invitation to attend a Summoned Meeting on 19th Nov at the Court Room, to consider amalgamation with Melbourne District, signed by Henry Day, SecretaryBack: 'Portland Nov 19 Dear Sir and Brothers I beg to be excused for my non-attendance at Court tonigh. Mr. W.B. Adams' - handwritten in black ink

Book of the William Shakespeare play, 'The Merchant of Venice', plus 'The Adventures of Giannetto' and other illustrative pieces. Dark red hard cover, gold print and decorationAntonio, an antisemitic merchant, takes a loan from the Jew Shylock to help his friend to court Portia. Antonio can't repay the loan, and without mercy, Shylock demands a pound of his flesh. The heiress Portia, now the wife of Antonio's friend, dresses as a lawyer and saves Antonio.

Book of the play by William Shakespeare, 'Twelfth Night' (The Junior School Shakespeare). Red cloth soft cover, black print.Viola, separated from her twin Sebastian, dresses as a boy and works for the Duke Orsino, whom she falls in love with. Orsino is in love with the Countess Olivia, and sends Viola to court her for him, but Olivia falls for Viola instead. Sebastian arrives, causing a flood of mistaken identity, and marries Olivia. Viola then reveals she is a girl and marries Orsino.

Book of William Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice'. The Plain-Text Shakespeare. Red cloth limp cover, black printAntonio, an antisemitic merchant, takes a loan from the Jew Shylock to help his friend to court Portia. Antonio can't repay the loan, and without mercy, Shylock demands a pound of his flesh. The heiress Portia, now the wife of Antonio's friend, dresses as a lawyer and saves Antonio.

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