Independent Order of Rechabites Salford Unity symbolic designs on yellow background with gold border certifying Mary H. McLennan having passed the 1933 Temperance Physiology Examination.

Handwritten tender document - culverts and footpaths, 21st Nov 1882. Work for McCrae St and paving of Pall Mall. Issued by N Denovan, Town Clerk - Notice for the ''Independent''.N. Denovanbendigo, council, city of sandhurst, mccrae street, pall mall. h. d. c. denovan

8463.1 - An eye and eye swivel (two oval loops of metal connected by a short metal rod about which they can independently swivel) with a single chain link attached.

Black and white photo of No 18 tram on Eaglehawk run, Independent Order of Rechabites Hall (IOR HALL) of California Gully(?) on left. '257B' stamped on back of photo in black ink.person, individual, basil miller

Taylor collection - Photograph of James Taylor dressed in Independent Order of Rechabites regalia, hand tinted with rosy cheeks, blue & red sashes. Well groomed with beard and bow tie.Chevalier Pall Mall Sandhurstphotograph, person, james taylor

sixteen photocopied pages of articles from the Bendigo Independent and the Bendigo Advertiser ranging in dates from March 25th, 1886 to July 4th, 1887. All relating to Constable Ryan.newspaper, bendigo, constable ryan

Filmed in 2006/07 in the months leading up to the closure of Faram Bros Hardware in Bay Street."The Last of the Independents", DVD of a film by Kevin Anderson (2010). Duration 54 minutes. A documentary which chronicles the last months of trading at Faram Brothers Hardware Store, Port Melbournebusiness and traders - hardware, built environment - commercial, faram brothers hardware, kevin anderson, doug faram

The original Honour Board for the Castlemaine branch of the Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows was hanging in the Castlemaine Market Building in 2013.Colour photograph of a timber honour board for the Provincial Grand Masters of the Castlemaine Branch of the Manchester Unity Independent order of Oddfellows. The Provincial Grand Masters are: 1859 Wal Smith 1861 George Farroll 1862 William Bird 1863 G.J. Fawkner 1864 Joseph Davie 1865 J. Collings 1866 J.D. Hatch 1867 S.H. Clark 1868 John Tate 1869 J. Mackenzie 1870 J.H. Dickinson 1871 F. Emery 1872 H. London 1873 C.F. Randal 1874 H.S. Hilton 1875 Edgar Slee 1876 Francis Rotanzi 1877 J. Desmond 1878 Charles Slee 1879 J.S. Unklater 1880 William Field 1881 W. Broughall 1882 George H. Page 1883 J.S. Horner 1884 R. Mitchell 1885 John Reid 1886 C.C Servante 1888 A. Belcher 1889 G.W. Halford 1890 Stephen Box 1891 W.A. Reid 1892 W.J. Wood 1893 H. Paterson 1894 E. Trenchard 1895 Robert Maddin 1896 D.H. McDonach 1897 C.W. Armstrong 1898 M. O'Loughlan 1899 J. Crawford 1900 R. Hutton 1901 John Oke 1902 D.J. Duggan 1903 john Lean 1904 W.E. Goodwin 1905 S.S. graves 1906 J.H. Liscombe 1907 R.H. Laird 1908 R. Leanmanchester unity independent order of oddfellows, muioof, castlemaine,

Rules of the Bendigo United Friendly Societies Medical Institute and Dispensary. Bendigo 1926 Booklet black cover with no title details Inscribed Star of Bendigo IOR (Independent Order Rachabites), A. Honeychurch.Bendigo United Friendly Societies.bendigo, clubs, pharmacy., dispensary details.

Seventeen photocopied pages from the Bendigo Advertiser and the Bendigo Independent ranging in dates from January 7, 1886 to August 12, 1886. All have one article relating to constable Ryan.document

Receipt dated 27th February, 1895. The Bendigo Independent General Printing Office, Dr. to J. G. Edwards, general printer and bookbinder, issued to W. G. Bentley for sale shop (Schroeder).organization, business, h.a. & s.r wilkinson real estate

The Loyal Victoria Lodge was established in Warrnambool in1862. It was a Lodge connected with the Friendly Society Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows. Friendly Societies were established to give members assistance in times of illness and hardship and to offer insurance against such events. The MUIOOF had its origins in Manchester, England. The Warrnambool Lodge built the Oddfellows Hall in Koroit Street in 1869 and in 1872 it joined with other friendly societies and established the Friendly Societies Park in Koroit Street. The MUIOOF joined with the Australian Natives Association and today the new name in Australian Unity. No details are available on W. A. McLean but the certificate indicates that he served his country during World War Two.This certificate is of considerable interest as the Loyal Victoria Lodge was a pioneer friendly society in Warrnambool with its history going back to 1862. It is also a good example of the certificates given to Warrnambool residents who had rendered significant war time service in World War Two.Framed Certificate featuring text and a coloured picture. The picture includes: a dove, five scrolls, a laurel wreath surrounding a globe, three women in long dresses, three young children, two stylised flower beds, rays of light, a hill and four coats of arms. It is covered with clear plastic with a metal back and metal prop. WARRNAMBOOL DISTRICT INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS IN VICTORIA MANCHESTER UNITY FRIENDLY SOCIETY. The Officers and Members of the Loyal Victoria Lodge No. 4835 express grateful recognition and sincere appreciation to Bro. W. A. McLean for services rendered to God, King and Empire in Great War, 1939- 1945. N.G.Chas Gerock V.G. F.J. Toogood Rob Fairbridge Secretary. a circular red seal.

Minute Book. Victoria District Independent Order Of Rechabites. Special notice for Tents and tent Secretaries dated 16 December 1897. Re Availability of female brethen and able to attenda a specialistoculist aand Aurist.

The Rechabite movement began in Salford England. In 1861 the first Independent order of Rechabites Friendly Society, Salford Unity, was opened in Bendigo to be called “Star of Bendigo” Tent. It was registered as Number 5 making it one of the first in Victoria. They worked with the Total Abstinence Society to organize lectures and social events designed to prove that entertainment and fun could be had without alcohol. They met in the new Temperance Hall in View Street.Four Ceremonial Sashes from the Independent Order of Rechabites, Salford Unity. Male ceremonial costumes. Cream silk, various ranks, printed designs, red stripes on the outer edge. A Rank Superintendent - cream silk collar with embroidered I.O.R. motif and crests of Victoria, U.S.A. & United Kingdom in red 2 x 1/4 inch stripes on outer edges B Rank Deputy - As "A" above plus a single 1/2 inch central strip C Rank Past Chief Ruler - As for "A" above plus 3 x 1/2 inch stripes, four tier rosette hangs at base of collar, 2 tiers, top 2 tiers white D Rank Chief Ruler - as for "A" above plus 2 x 1/2 inch stripes i.o.r. (rechabites), salford unity

8 pages of transcripts from the Bendigo Independent. Thursday, March 25th, 1886. Friday, March 26th, 1886. Thursday, April 1st, 1886. Saturday, April 3rd, 1886. Friday, April 9th, 1886.newspaper, bendigo, constable ryan

Copy of an article titled Baths at Long Gully in The Bendigo Independent February 2,. Mr Murray spoke of the deaths which occurred by drowning in dams, which was the only place available bathing in or near Long Gully.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - baths at long gully, the bendigo independent 2 feb, g j murray, t hattam

BHS CollectionMinute Book Quarry Hill Independent Church Sandhurst Minutes Book - Leaders Meeting December 1864 - December 1872 Includes list of members. Brown cover with marbled pattern. Blue pages. Handwritten minutes.church, history, uniting church forest street

The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment.Unique collection of photographs showing the first years of an armoured regiment of the post-Second World War era Citizen Military Forces showing equipment, uniforms, training and social activity and some personalities.Black and white photograph of three soldiers standing in front of Doodlebug Scout Car, dressed in " tank" overalls and berets. The 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles was raised as a regiment of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps on 1 May 1948 with Headquarters in Melbourne and squadrons in Sale, Benalla/Wangaratta and Albury. In 1955 Regimental Headquarters moved to Wangaratta and a second squadron was located at Albury. The Sale squadron transferred to 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse. In 1977 8/13 VMR Regiment was reduced to an independent squadron A Squadron 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles and in 1991 was linked with 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse forming the VMR Squadron of that regiment." George Atkinson, Regt./Cadet, John Bullock.

Historical information - RECHABITES - The Star of Kew Tent, No. 260. This branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites was founded in September, 1882, when the following members were installed as the first officers by the district officers, viz. Chief Ruler, Bro. W. H. Bardwell; Deputy Ruler, Bro. C. 
Viney; Past Chief Ruler, Bro. J. V. Morgan; Treasurer, Bro. R. Eyre; Money Steward, Bro. A. Brown; Levite, Bro. W. H. Richardson; Guardian, Bro. J. Wathen; Secretary, Bro. T. J. Eaton. Bros. W. H. Bardwell, T. J. Eaton, and F. J. Legge 
were appointed as trustees. It is interesting to 
note that three of the foundation members, Messrs. Bardwell, Eaton, and Richardson, and still members of the tent. The first meetings were held in the Mission Hall, but for many years the meeting place 
of the tent has been the Kew Town Hall. The funds of the tent have gradually accumulated until at the last audit they amounted to £2,097. For many years past the interest on the funds has been more than sufficient to meet all claims for sick pay. The 
total membership is now 140. The following past secretaries have been mainly instrumental in placing the tent in its present position:-Bros. T. J. Eaton, W. H. Bardwell, C. B. Gray, and C. L. Churcher. The present officers are :- C.R., Bro. R. M. Jones; D.R., Bro. T. H. B. Williams; P.C.R., Bro. C. H. Green; Treasurer, Bro. W. J. Thornton; Secretary, Bro. F. C. W. Hurrell. Junior Branch. A junior branch was founded in 1883, and while its membership has fluctuated considerably according to the enthusiasm of the management, it has been the means of introducing many members to the senior tent. Its membership is now 41. Female Branch. Lily of Kew Tent, No. 20. This branch was formed in October, 1904, and has accomplished good work. Its membership is 38. Much of its success is due to the untiring energy of its secretary, Mrs. J Jaycock. Source: Barnard, FGA, Jubilee History of Kew, Victoria, 1910This document forms part of a large collection of material assembled by the Rogers family of Kew and donated by the family to the Kew Historical Society by Dorothy Rogers or by her sons. The items in the collection have social and spiritual significance and are also historically significant. Items such as this coloured lithograph have a degree of artistic and aesthetic significance as representative examples of the certificate designers art in the 19th Century. A certificate awarded to W. H. Richardson (the father of the historian Dorothy Rogers) by the ‘Juvenile Tent No.157 in appreciation of his role as ‘Superintendent’. The certificate notes that 1887 was the fourth anniversary of the Juvenile Tent. The Star of Kew Tent No. 260 had been formed in 1882 as a branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites. W. H. Richardson was a founding member.star of kew tent no.260, independent order of rechabites, william h richardson, rogers collection, testimonials

Official seal stamp for Independent Order of Rechabites, Tent No 5, Star of Bendigo, Sandhurst. Rectangular black metal base, fine red decorative line around outside. Handle, with wooden end, to press down seal .bendigo, institutions, indepenfdent orderr of rechabites

White paper with red and blue printed text asking people to make a pledge to abstain from alcohol. 'Patriotic pledge leaflet no. 1', circulated by the Independent Order of Rechabites during WWI, encouraging temperance as a form of patriotism. Text: ' THE WAR-TIME PLEDGE. 'abstinence, king george, world war i

Photocopy of a poster stapled and taped to sheet of card with punched holes in each corner. Poster advertising or "How to Vote" or voting poster for Roberto D'Andrea (The Connies) as an independent candidate for the Monash Province, "I prefer a tram conductor"trams, tramways, the connies, elections, conductors

Colour photograph showing East Gippsland Football League President Bert Williamson presenting AFL Volunteer Recognition certificate to Ross Bennett East Gippsland Football League Independent Tribunal Chairman Lakes Entrance Victoriaclubs, football

Catalogue card reads, '2nd Military Ball, Town Hall, Ringwood, 1952. For Ringwood troop 10th Independent Field Squadron. Belle of the Ball, Valerie Stevens'.