Letter, written on blue paper, from Hugh Brown, dated Sept 25th, 1877, declaring himself off the Sick Fund of the Court as he considered himself able to follow his employment.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest no 3770, hugh brown

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Nov 26, 1877, certifying that, Mat. H. Long of Long Gully was able to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by Matthew Henry Long declaring himself off the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, matthew henry long, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Nov 5, 1877, certifying that, Mat. H. Long of Long Gully was unable to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by Matthew H. Long declaring himself on the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, matthew h long, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Jun 21, 1878, certifying that Wm Finnissy was able to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by Wm Finnisy declaring himself off the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, wm finnissy, h l atkinson, j brockley

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Sept 18 1873 certifying that John Carter of New Chum was able to follow his usual employment and signed by H.L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by John Carter declaring himself off the Sick Funds.societies, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, john carter, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Sept 11 1873 certifying that John Carter of New Chum was unable to follow his usual employment and signed by H.L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by John Carter declaring himself on the Sick Funds.societies, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, john carter, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Jun 10, 1878, certifying that Wm Finnissy was unable to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by Wm Finnisy declaring himself on the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, wm finnissy, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Nov 5th, 1877, certifying that C. Maasdyke of Wattle St. was unable to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by C. Maasdyke declaring himself on the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, c ma as dyke, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Nov 12th, 1877, certifying that Cornelin Maasdyke of Wattle St. was able to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by C. Maasdyke declaring himself off the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, cornelin massdyke, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Oct 12th, 1877, certifying that Wm Hall of Iron Bark was unable to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by William Hall declaring himself on the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, william hall, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Nov 30th 1877 certifying that William Hall of Iron Bark was able to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, william hall, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Sep 28, 1877, certifying that, Robt. Scott of Rowan St. was able to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by Robt Scott declaring himself off the Sick Funds. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Bridge Street, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, robt scott, h l atkinson, j brockley

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Sep 20, 1877, certifying that Robt Scott of Rowan St. was unable to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by Robt Scott declaring himself on the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, robt scott, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Novr 1st 1876 certifying that William Hall of Ashley St. Was able to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by William Hall declaring himself off the Sick Funds. (see item 6636.212b)societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, william hall, h l atkinson, j brockley

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Decr 9th 1876 certifying that William Cowling of Long Gully was able to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by W. T. Cowling declaring himself off the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, william t cowling, h l atkinson, j brockley

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Novr 6th 1876 certifying that William Cowling of Long Gully was unable to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by W. T. Cowling declaring himself on the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, william t cowling, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated Oct 26 1876 certifying that William Hall of Ashley St. was unable to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by William Hall declaring himself on the Sick Funds.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, william hall, h l atkinson

Blue Doctor's Certificate dated April 30th 1877 certifying that Chas Allen of Little ? Was able to follow his usual employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson. Signed at the end by C. Allen declaring himself off the Sick Fund.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - doctor's certificate, court king of the forest, chas allen, h l atkinson, j brockley

Letter from Josiah Hampton dated October 2nd, 1866. He refers to a letter he had written in June 1865 to obtain the Court's medical assistance. It didn't happen and he had to pay £6/2/6 for professional services for his wife and children. He sent the bill to Court Tarrangower and received 24/- amount of doctor's fee per Member during that time. He asks if the matter could be considered.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, comet cos work, court king of the forest, dr atkinson, court tarrangower, josiah hampton

Forests Notes: Bendigo State forests newsletter published May 2006 by the State of Victoria, Department of sustainability and Environment. Getting there - indigenous culture - Bendigo's golden past - Geology and geomorphology - Discover nature treasures - Bendigo State forests - Activities to enjoy in State forests. Map of Bendigo State forests.government, state, department of sustainability

Plans for a rail connection between Colac and Beech Forest had been drawn up in 1884 and 1889 but proofed inconclusive because of the enormous cost involved in building a railway in such difficult terrain. Because of the financial depression in the early 1890s such expenditure went of hold. Towards the end of the decade planners recognised that a narrow gauge could be a viable alternative and it was taken up by the community, Parliamentary representatives and the government, although Victorian Railways administration was against the idea. This was overridden. The 1898 Parliament approved a 2 foot 6 inch gauge from Colac to Beech Forest although strict financial limits were set. The route was to be the most direct and the infrastructure the most basic. Construction began in 1900 entailing very steep grades and myriad curves until it finished in 1902. Surveyors and their assistants came before and during the track laying for the whole distance.B/W. Survey camp for the Colac-Beech Forest railway in 1901, showing nine tents, ten men including a cook, survey instruments, and three bicycles. Note the cooking fire on the right.colac: beech forest; railways; survey;

Built in 1898 by early settler George Barber the property is still in existence today. It was the home of George, wife Sarah Ann and daughter Ethel.Black and white photograph showing te side view of George Barber's home, later named Forest Edge. c1905. Reverse of photograph has handwritten description by John Lundy-Clarke.Barber's home on Olinda Creek. Lot 25 Sect 1 Village Settlement. Home of George Barber and wife Sarah Ann (nee Richardson). Daughter Ethel.Was bought by Munnerley later Sangster and Kinnear. Later known as Forest Edge. Buggy and wagon shed on right. Photo copied 1973 by JLC.

B/W. A train for Beech Forest between Dinmont and Beech Forest in c.1915.beech forest; dinmont; railways;

B/W. Led by locomotive G42, the last NBH excursion carriage passenger train near Friend's Road, Tulloh, on 31 March 1962.tulloh; railways; loco g42;

Dated July 14th 1899. Sent to Mr W. Cooper / c/o Mr Barrie / Storekeeper / No. 2 Valley / Chiltern / "Copy of Land Act 1896 / Regulations. Chapter XI Thinning Licenses"Document on stiff paper. Letter to Mr W. Cooper granting license to thin trees on a block of land at Chiltern Reserve. On back, copy of Land Act Regulations 1890"Department of Lands and Survey. On Forest Business"license, timber felling, cooper family, forestry, chiltern reserve