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Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Sash - Ancient Order of Foresters, n.d
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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Ceremonial object - Sash - Ancient Order of Foresters, n.d
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. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Book - Book - Ancient Order of Foresters (Application for Registration of the wife of a member marrying after Admission), 1960s
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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Application Form - Ancient Order of Foresters Initiation as a Mortuary Benefit Member, n.d
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. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Ceremonial object - Sash - Ancient Order of Foresters, n.d
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. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Minutes - Quarterly Meeting of the Ancient Order of Foresters 1903, Observer office Portland, Oct-03
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. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of the Ancient Order of Foresters Society 1904, Oct-04
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 27 1904. 8 pages, white paper, black print. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Letter - Apology for non-attendance at a meeting Ancient Order of Foresters Society, 17/11/1908
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. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Pamphlet - Ancient Order of Foresters pamphlet, outlining alterations of General laws 1880, James R Kean Printer - Percy Street Portland, 02/1880
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. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Minutes - Quarterly Meeting of the Ancient Order of Foresters Society 1908, Goldsmith and Davis Printers Portland, Jan-08
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. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Leaflet - Ancient Order of Foresters Society Amended Laws 1903, Mar-03
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. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Booklet - Ceremonies for use at the funeral of a family member, A.O.F * Ceremonies for use at the funeral of a family member, n.d
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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Book - C.R. Formularies and Lectures of the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society, c. 1939
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. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Book - Formularies and Lectures of the Ancient Orders of Foresters Friendly Society, n.d
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' -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Book - Proceedings and Ritual of the Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society, Exchange Press Pty Ltd, c. 1939
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. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Envelope relates to Ancient Order of Foresters Society administration, n.d
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.Blue envelope, 7 cent stamp, postmarked Hamilton 3300, 6 am 2 JAN 1973. Addressed to Mrs. F. Hewitt, Kennedy Street Hamilton, 3300, in blue biro. The address has been crossed out and Box 16 Donald added in red biro. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Accessory - Sash, n.d
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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Sash, n.d
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 -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Ormond Tennis Club
This file contains three items. A note handwritten by Bob Flavell on the formation and development of the Ormond Tennis Club, date unknown. A letter to Dr. Solomon, by Bob Flavell, regarding his own notes written on the Ormond Tennis Club, dated 06/02/1988 An article from the GLEN EIRA NEWS on the Ormond Tennis Club’s participation in the Go Tennis program, established to provide people with a disability the opportunity to play tennis, dated 11/2011ormond tennis club, caulfield council, caulfield, ormond park, clubs, tennis clubs, ormond, glenhuntly, flavell bob, competitions, associations, solomon dr., sports grounds, sports establishments, ormond tennis club committee, recreations establishments, sporting clubs, parks, reserves, social facilities, local government, pavilions, organisations, societies, sports, recreations, tennis, leisure, cultural events, cultural activities, cultural structures, cultural establishments, tennis courts, go tennis, access unlimited, marriott support services, disabled people, handicapped people, diviny kevin, ormond tennis club president, voluntary workers, volunteers, stooke john, schweitz zvi, victorian intellectual disability tennis, nunes kelli, gregory kay -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - RESEARCH PAPERS: FAMILY HISTORY WARREN FAMILY, 2000
Edward Thomas Warren arrived in Victoria in 1852 and joined the police force in 1856. He served in Geelong 1856-1864 before coming to Bendigo, where he remained until his death in 1892. He had retired from the police force in 1886. He had been a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters for 25 years. This fraternity aimed to provide social and financial support to members during sickness, death, old age, unemployment and disability.A 44 page document detailing the history of the local Warren family. Most notably the Senior Constable Edward Thomas Warren whom worked at the Sandhurst Police Barracks where it is currently leased by Bendigo Senior Secondary college. -
Uniting Church Archives - Synod of Victoria
Photograph, C. early 20th century
Rev William Peart was born in Victoria in 1881 (not 1882), ordained in 1911 and died in Springvale in 1949. He was stationed at: Goroke 1911; Yackandandah 1912; Wodonga and Bethanga; 1916 A.I.F combatant soldier 3 years, Chaplain 1 year; Drouin & Bunyip 1920; Footscray 1913; Mildura 1914; 1926 resting (war disability); Boort 1932; Launceston South 1935; St. Arnaud 1938; Seymour & Nagambie 1942; Echuca 1946; Mornington 1948; Supernumerary 1949.B & W waist length studio portrait of Rev. William C.J. Peart mounted on buff card."Rev. W.C.J. Peart Born 1882 Died 1949"peart, w.c.j. -
Melbourne Legacy
Audio - Newsletter, The Answer August/September 2022 Audio Version, 2022
The Answer is a newsletter in magazine format that is sent to the widows that are helped by Melbourne Legacy. For the widows who are sight impaired a copy of the newsletter is audio described onto CD by Vision Australia and posted to them. It contains information about meetings and activities. This edition contained articles on the founder of Legacy Stan Savige, the ESO collaboration at Legacy House, ANVAM Disability Program Day, and widows having milestone birthdays. Also photos of our programs such as the walking group, the stamp ladies, and widows club gatherings.A record that Melbourne Legacy helps coordinate and organise events and activities for the widows, and provides items of interest for their enjoyment.Compact disc x 2 in a case that contains the audio recording of The Answer from June/July 2022.activities, answer, widows -
Melbourne Legacy
Document, Legacy, 2006
A document summarising the work of Legacy in 2006. It mentions how it was begun by a group of WW1 veterans. At the time there were 126,000 widows and 1,800 children and adults with a disability being helped by Legacy around Australia. There were approximately 6,700 Legatees in 49 Legacy Clubs. It refers to Legacy's efforts to improve the benefits available from the Government sources. Document was from a folder of documents donated to the archive by Legatee Bill Rogers that related to his time as President (March 2006 - March 2008).A summary of the work of Legacy in 2006.Print out x 2 pages about Legacy, its history and current challenges.legatees, statistics -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village
Equipment - Handrail, Late 195h to 20th Century
Handrails are used as a support feature for access ramps and stairs, a handrail helps prevent people from falling off and helps them keep their balance. This feature of handrails is very important, especially for young children, senior citizens, and people with disabilities. These individuals, who usually have mobility issues, benefit from handrails as these objects allow them to get to their destination safely. Handrails are also important equipment to have installed on vessels at sea where a safe footing cannot always be found., Handrails are an important piece of equipment to be fitted on sea vessels. This pair is an example of safety equipment used in the late 19th and 20th centuries. Similar rails continue to be fitted for safety.Handrails; marine safety rails. Two wooden rods painted grey, each with two alloy brackets for screwing to a flat surface. flagstaff hill, warrnambool, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, handrails, safety equipment, marine equipment, marine technology, ship fitting -
Melbourne Tram Museum
Book, Public Transport Corporation (PTC), "Tram Network", late 1980s
Titled "Metropolitan Tram Network" published by Public Transport Corporation with a drawing of an A class tram on the cover along with a The Met logo. Provides information in map form on each tram route in a large print format, contact numbers and some general information as a disability service. Gives details of Met customers services, office hours and Legend. See also item 1181 and 6000 for other examples. Possibly late 1980s as the Port Melbourne and St Kilda Light rail lines are detailed.Demonstrates the provision of information about Melbourne's tram routes at the time.Book - wire bound, 34 pages + card covers.tramways, ptc, the met, maps, disability services, tram routes, routes -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
DVD, The Light Horsemen of Beersheba, 2008 (exact)
On April 28, 2008, along with Israel's President Shimon Peres and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret) Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO, MC, the late Richard Pratt opened the Park of the Australian Soldier in Beersheba, Israel. An initiative of the Melbourne-based Pratt Foundation, the Park commemorates the involvement of the Australian military forces in the Middle East in two World Wars and in other conflicts in the region. It features a memorial to the Australian Light Horse Brigade which won Beersheba from the Turks in World War 1 and a dual purpose playground which provides access to children with disabilities. This DVD tells the Park's story from its inception to its dedication in 2008australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground, australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
DVD, The Park of the Australian Soldier. Remembering the Light Horse April 28, 2008, 2008 (exact)
On April 28, 2008, along with Israel's President Shimon Peres and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret) Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO, MC, the late Richard Pratt opened the Park of the Australian Soldier in Beersheba, Israel. An initiative of the Melbourne-based Pratt Foundation, the Park commemorates the involvement of the Australian military forces in the Middle East in two World Wars and in other conflicts in the region. It features a memorial to the Australian Light Horse Brigade which won Beersheba from the Turks in World War 1 and a dual purpose playground which provides access to children with disabilities. This DVD records the Park's opening ceremony on April 28, 2008. australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground -
4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse Regiment Unit History Room
DVD, The Australian Light Horse. A Park in Beersheba. April 28, 2008, 2008 (exact)
On April 28, 2008, along with Israel's President Shimon Peres and Australia's Governor-General, Major General (ret) Michael Jeffrey AC, CVO, MC, the late Richard Pratt opened the Park of the Australian Soldier in Beersheba, Israel. An initiative of the Melbourne-based Pratt Foundation, the Park commemorates the involvement of the Australian military forces in the Middle East in two World Wars and in other conflicts in the region. It features a memorial to the Australian Light Horse Brigade which won Beersheba from the Turks in World War 1 and a dual purpose playground which provides access to children with disabilities. This DVD records the highlights of the Park's opening ceremony on April 28, 2008australian, world war 1, ceremonial, light horse, beersheba, israel, richard pratt, shimon peres, michael jeffrey, memorials, park of the australian soldier, turkish army, playground -
Merri-bek City Council
Pastel on paper, Dorothy Berry, Untitled (Billie Holiday), 2013
Dorothy Berry paints and draws with great energy, using vibrant colours and thick, gestural strokes of paint and pastel. Her work is usually a form of portraiture, often depicting women or birds. In this portrait, Berry has depicted the late American jazz singer Billie Holiday. Berry has been a regular studio artist at Arts Project Australia since 1985. Arts Project Australia supports artists with intellectual disabilities through their studio and gallery, promoting artists’ work and advocating for their inclusion in contemporary art practice. -
Vision Australia
Audio - Sound recording, Vision Australia, Around Vision Australia: Episode 16
Covering issues and news about Vision Australia and the opportunities it provides for clients, volunteers and staff. Host: Stephen Jolley with guest interviews by Valerie Thomas. Stephen talks with Graeme Innes about his new appointment as a Human Rights and Disability Discrimination Commissioner. (Some quality issues during the recording.) Valerie Thomas interviews Pam Haigh as a new member of the Client Representative Council. Robyn wraps up the program with Kate Gniel and the launch of Carols by Candlelight as well as gift wrapping service at Myer. 1 digital sound file in WAV formatradio shows, vision australia, valerie thomas, robyn mckenzie, graeme innes, pam haigh, kate gniel, stephen jolley