Copy of letter written on blue paper, dated Auggt 15/66 from W Adcock, Court Unity. He mentions that Bro Ralph was entitled to sick pay 20/- per weekfor Six Months from dte of clearance .societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, ralph, w adcock, court unity

Though there is no information on the tie to indicate to whom this tie belonged, it is possible to assume that it belonged to Kevin Coombs, as the box it was found contained several medals and other memorabilia related to Coombs.Dark green neck tie with gold pattern. Label indicating "polyester - washable".The pattern on the green background is three gold interlocking wheels likely symbolising "Friendship - Unity - Sportsmanship" - see this link for a similar motif https://victoriancollections.net.au/manage/catalogue/items/5dc386f021ea670f9c4576fb

Certificate presented to Brother Leonard Bradbury Thompson from the Manchester Unity Friendly Society Independent Order Of Oddfellows 2nd July 1906 to certify that he had served the office of Grand Master in the Loyal Heart of Friendship Lodge Bendigo District of the Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity Friendly Society and in serving each office has endeavoured to promote the prosperity of his Lodge and welfare of its members, witnessed and signed by A H Keck, Geo Bennetts, C Houston, H S Ross ? framers sticker on back from D G Coope & Son Mitchell Street Bendigo.document, certificate, thompson

Centenary Dinner - Amalgamated Engineering Union (Bendigo Branch) 1865 1965. Held at Unity Hall, Bendigo 26/11/1965. Menu, Toast List and Brief History of AEU, Bendigo Branch. Last page blank for autographs. Printer: Bolton Bros.organization, society, bendigo society

Red covered Combined Pensioners' Association Minute Book records general and committee meetings 17/8/64 to 14/2/67 as held at Unity Hall. Back two pages list committee members with their attendance noted for each monthy meeting.

Photocopy of photos from newspaper (unknown source) of the Unity and Carlisle Company Battery explosion. Photos of J . Jewell, M.A. Harkness, R. Irving, Mr. Lohmann, Mr. T Tozer, Mr. F. Brenton, Mr. F Steer and the scene of the explosion.bendigo, mining, unity and carlisle company battery

Bert Lingard was a Tailor whose business 'Lingard Modes' operated in the Manchester Unity Building, Swanston Street, Melbourne c1949. Later he worked from his home in 476 St.Kilda Road, Melbourne.Black and white photograph of Herbert (Bert) Lingard at his sewing machine. Cross ref. NA2931 -2933 and NA2946 & 7.lingard collection

Document: Program for the Third Hospital Sunday Parade and Service. Parade is auspiced by the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows, Bendigo District, held at the Princess Theatre on Sunday April 26th., 1896. Service conducted by Ven. Archdeacon MacCullagh. C.W. Foster's String Band,Brockley Printer, Bendigotheatre, bendigo brass bands, princess theatre, bendigo, program, muioof

Red covered Combined Pensioners' Association Minute Book contains handwritten minutes for general and committee meetings 29/11/62 to 28/8/64, held at Unity Hall. Back three pages list committee members and indicate their attendance at monthly meetings.bendigo, clubs

Coloured photo of a long line of air force personnel standing ready to parade in Hargreaves Street. Two banners one blue with the words Raaf Radar in white and the other light blue Raaf Radar unity. The old town hall can be seen in the background.military, airforce, raaf radar

Manchester Unity Friendly Society Independent Order of Oddfellows Certificate on card certifying that Alexander John Hamilton served the office of Grand Master of the Loyal James Roe Lodge Bendigo district. Very ornate and colourful, with depictions of people in period costume and various trades.person, individual, evelyn hamilton

Won by M.U.I.O.O.F. Crew: W. Marfett stroke, R.J. Russell 3, A.J. Fisher 2, H.G. Marfell bow, V. Williamson cox. “As its name suggests, Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows (MUIOOF) had its origins in Manchester, England. It was established in Melbourne in 1840 when Augustus Greeves, a member of the MUIOOF in England, migrated to Australia. On his arrival in Melbourne, Greeves teamed up with journalist Thomas Strode, to form the first lodge—The Australia Felix Lodge. The lodge received its Constitution on 7 December 1840 and this is recognised as the birth date of Manchester Unity in Victoria.” Warrnambool rowing club was founded in 1973, with regattas starting in 1885 and a VRA regatta in 1890. Timber framed black and white photograph of a mens rowing crew on the hopkins river, warrnambool.Warrnambool Regatta Boxing Day 1908 Friendly Society's Four Won by: M.U.I.O.O.F.rowing, city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, hopkins river warrnambool, warrnambool regatta, 1908, 1908

Combined Pensioners' Association Minute Book 16/2/67 - 14/2/71 contains handwritten minutes of general and committee meetings of this association at Unity Hall. The back two pages, with an insert, contain a list of committee members with their attendance at meetings each month recorded.bendigo, clubs

A gent's and a lady's tickets to Hopetoun Brass Band annual ball and 50-50 euchre in the Unity hall View Street on Tuesday, September 6th 1938. A. Norman orchestra. Advertising at top A. Matthews Bros. store - Will save you more. At the bottom A1 Cairns the homely grocer.event, entertainment

Combined Pensioners' Association Minute Book contains detailed minutes of general and committee meetings of this group 18/5/61 to 15/11/62, with meetings held at Unity Hall. Additional activities, such as Social Afternoons and meeting of sub-committees such as The Entertainment Committee are included in these handwritten minutes.bendigo, clubs

This view of Rutherglen shows, on the left: Red Boot Shop, Victoria Hotel, Quon Fruit Shop and Bank of Australasia. Banner across street reads in part "M.U.I.O.O.F. Welcomes Old Bros." MUIOOF is the Manchester Unity Independent Order of OddfellowsOne of three black and white photographs mounted on orange paper. This one is a view of Main Street looking west.Written on mount: "Main Street looking west from roundabout. Circa 1920-30"main street, red boot shop, victoria hotel, quon family, bank of australasia, muioof, manchester unity independent order of oddfellows, shops, hotels, banks

Photograph represents the Friendly Society Football Trophy, won by the Loyal Pomona Lodge of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows (MUIOOF) over the St Patrick's Branch of the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society (HACBS). The year of this match is unknown.Black and white photograph, mounted on cardboard, with two group photos of football teams, and 22 small oval portraits, with one larger oval portrait in the centre.On back of photo: "Coral Jones"football teams, muioof, loyal pomona lodge, hacbs, st patricks branch, hibernian australasian catholic benefit society, manchester unity independent order of oddfellows

Niucolorvue postcard titled "The Block Collins Street Melbourne", looking east from Elizabeth St. Has two W2 class trams in the view. As well as Kodak House, Howey Court, Manchester Unity building, and the Town Hall are in the background.Yields information about Collins St, during the 1930s.Postcard - printed, unused, coloured, by Nucolorvue Productions, Mentone Victoria.trams, tramways, w2 class, collins st

A3 laminated sheet with colour photographs of mine personnel. Fourteen men and one woman dressed in orange high-vis clothing and wearing hard hats. In background, part of processing plant with 'Unity Mining Limited' on side of tank. Kangaroo Flat Gold mine site in far background. kangaroo flat gold mine, bendigo mining nl, new bendigo gold project, goldmining, personnel, doug buerger, colin burns, unity mining

Photograph of Margaret Hooper who was in charge of the Unity Club which was situated in Malop Street. Mrs Alsop was a mill worker from early 1930s till early 1970s. She worked at Federal and Foster Mills in Geelong District and Yarra Falls, Melbourne.Margaret / Hoopertextile mills sporting teams, textile mills staff, federal woollen mills ltd, sport, textile mills - sporting teams, textile mills - staff

Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture

Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture, anton hassell

Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a panel from sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture, miltary, soldier

Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a panel from sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture, miltary, soldier

Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a panel from sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture, digger

Eureka Circle marks the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion, and captures its sacrifices, sense of noble cause and spirit of unity. Commissioned by the City of Ballarat and the Victorian Government's Regional Infrastructure Development Fund. Unveiled by Premier Steve Bracks 26th November 2004.Colour photographs of a panel from sculpture in the Eureka Stockade Memorial Gardens.eureka stockade memorial gardens, eureka circle, eureka stockade, sculpture, digger

Valentine's postcard titled "Collins Street Melbourne", Number V39, looking west from Russell Street with some trams in the far distance. On the right hand side are two trucks carrying large barrels. In the view is the Town Hall and the Manchester Unity building.Yields information about Collins Street during the late 1930s.Postcard - printed, unused, Valentine Seriestrams, tramways, collins st