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 red sash, green stripe down each side. *S.B., coat of arms, A.O.F. Printed / embroidered in green and gold AOF - Ancient Order of Forestersancient order of foresters, societies, friendly society

Dark green grained cloth over hard cardboard. Red leather spine & corners. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.victorian government, state government, administration, governance

Dark green cloth-covered board. Gold lettering on spine. Indented self coloured writing on front cover 4 horizontal indented self coloured stripes on bottom. 440 pages.A novel about an unlikely young man who goes on to be a member of Parliament. Social commentary and criticism is weaved in. Blackmore was also the author of LORNA DOONE.social commentary, novel, politics

Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine. 1 January - 30 Aprillocal government, state government, victorian gazette, 1800s, 1894

Dark green grained fabric over hard cardboard, red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.victorian government, state government, administration, governance, local courts

Dark green grained fabric over hard cardboard, red leather spine & corners. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.victorian government, state government, administration, governance, local courts

Dark green grained fabric on hard card cardboard, red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.victorian government, governance, parliament, state government, administration

Dark green grained fabric over hard cardboard, red leather spine & corners. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.

Dark green grained fabric over hard cardboard, red leather corners.

Dark green grained fabric over hard cardboard, red leather corners and spine. Spine missing.

Dark green grained fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.

Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard, with leather corners and spine. Gold lettering and crown on black band on spine.

Dark green marbled fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather corners and spine. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown & lettering on spine.

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 red sash, green stripe down each side. Central white stripe, coat of arms of the Ancient Order of Foresters. Embroidered in green and goldancient order of foresters, friendly society, societies

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 red sash, green stripe down each side, coat of arms, Ancient Order of Foresters - A.O.F. Yellow and gold, central white stripeancient order of foresters, sash, friendly society, societies

Used by Local Council.Green fabric over hard cardboard. Red leather spine and corners. Gold lettering on black band on spine. Gold crown and lettering on spine.Front: Presented to the Committee of the Portland Free Library by the Hon. George Turner, Commissioner of Customs. 6 June 1892.local courts, victorian government, government administration, gazette

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.Plain green sash, cloth, hemmed, a narrow piece of lighter green ribbon attached to one of the long sides, about a quarter of the way along.

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.Plain green sash, red fringe either end *T and a bunch of keys in gold and black, printed on to sashancient order of foresters, friendly society, sash

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.Plain green sash, red fringe either end, sash in two pieces, there is also a hand-sewn seam.

Small black booklet, cardboard covers. Contributions record for the Ancient Order of Foresters Portland Court No. 5293; for years 1910 - 1914 inclusive. Unused

Cash book, hard cover, green marbled, brown leather binding. Members' contributions and expenses for Court The Hope (Portland), dating from 9 March 1878 - 24 Nov 1914 White label on cover '1878 - 1914'Back: inside back cover - small sketch map of the site of Foresters' Hall in Portland - black ink on white paper

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.Book, hard back, red marbled covers (front cover faded), black binding, 'Ancient Order of Foresters United Melbourne District Friendly Society'. 'Application for Registration of the wife of a member marrying after Admission', black print on white label attached to front coverancient order of foresters, friendly society, membership

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.Schedule K, form of application by a candidate for Initiation as a Mortuary Benefit Member.

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.Plain green sash, red fringe at either end. *S embroidered in yellow. Remains of red ribbon attached to one, about 1/4 of the way along it.

Letter from executive of AOF, to the Portland Court No 5293 AOF, encouraging them to attract new members

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, held at Foresters Hall, Portland, Thursday Oct 22 1903. 8 pages, white paper, black print.

Invitation to Mr Edwin Taylor, to attend a summoned meeting of the Court at Foresters Hall, Portland, Monday May 17th 1917. Printed form, details added in black pen.