Letter written creampaper with Ancient Order of Foresters heading and emblem on the left. Dated Aug 28th 1872. He mentions Geo Trouton? Having declared on the Sick fund of his Crt. He asks if the Woodwards would call on him according to Law and also pay him his Sick allowance until he declares himself off the amount shall be remitted. He also asks that the Secretary of the Crt would forward a report for Crt Perseverance each Crt night. Signed H. LeMastrier.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, geo trouton, court perseverance, h lemastrier

Letter to J. K. Smith from Wm. Rowe. Wm. Rowe is answering J. K. Smith's request to know the amount of Dr. Atkinson's Acc. For he past 2 months. As Wm. Rowe has just been elected as Secretary he didn't know the previous numbers, so he presumed the same number as he sent to the Doctor for the September quarter. Letter is written on paper with printed letterhead and dated Nov 16th 1876. It has the Ancient Order of Foresters crest in the top left corner.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - letter, court king of the forest, j k smith, dr atkinson, wm rowe

Letter written on Bendigo United District paper with emblem in the top left corner and an impression stamp in the bottom left corner. The impression stamp is: Bendigo United District A.O.F. The emblem has a man on each side of a shield with a crown and a deer's head obove it. Below the shield is a sphere with four human forms floating around it. At one side is an archer and at the other side is a dragon. Beneath is Ancient Order of Foresters. Instituted from Time Immemorial. Above is the All Seeing Eye and on each side is some vines and leaves. Holmes, Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - letter, bendigo united district, court king of the forest, e holton, john waller

Order of Worship for the funeral of Jessie May Angus (nee Partington). Distributed to those attending her funeral on 1st September 1999Mrs Angus was a Greensborough identity and a member of the Partington family, Greensborough pioneers.One A4 page folded to A5. White paper with black text.Greensborough Uniting Church. Grimshaw Street Greensborough. 11.00am, Wednesday 1st September 1999. Order of Worship for the funeral of Jessie May Angus (nee Partington)jessie may partington, jessie angus, jessie scholes, partington family

Originated in the United Kingdom in 1822 with a motto "No man Is At All Times Wise" and a maxim of "Justice, Truth and Philanthropy". A branch of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes was formed at Bogong by Grand Lodge Officers from Melbourne and other members. The ceremony was held at Lewis Camp Mess (Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme) with a world record of 78 new members initiated and a world record of over 100 pounds was raised. Another branch, No. 150 was opened in Mt Beauty. The Bogong and Mt Beauty lodges combined in 1948 and organised a Christmas treat for all children of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria working on the Kiewa Hydro Electric Scheme.Historical: The Bogong R.A.O.B. was formed circa Sept. 1946 and the Mt Beauty R.A.O.B. in 1948. It was a popular organisation in Bogong and then in Mt Beauty during the construction of the K.H.E.S. This club shows how important social clubs were in making up part of the community thus making it socially historic as well. It was a voluntary charitable organisation with a complicated ceremonial tradition and enjoyed by its participants. The donor, Brian William John Bourke was a cook at the pub and other places around the town. He had lived in the area since the 1950s and passed away 2019 and is buried at Tawonga Cemetery.Small brown leather case with attached handle and sliding clips on each side. The corners are reinforced with steel.The hinge appears to be stitched on and is held by an attached leather strap on the right side. Inside: the lid has a material open gathered pocket holding 4 small books and 4 thin booklets / papers. The case holds 2 large leather red and gold cuffs, 1 red with gold decoration apron, 1 red ribboned necklace with a personal badge and 1 of the lodge and 2 short ribbons (one green and 1 blue) with badges attached including the Mt Beauty badge on horns. 1 cardboard roll with B W J Bourke / Mt Beauty on the outside and 4 certificates rolled inside. These are dated 1964, 1970, 1974, 1974 . See also KVHS 0084, KVHS 0945, KVHS 1441 Brian William John Bourkeroyal antediluvian order of buffaloes, bogong, mt beauty, charitable organisation, lewis camp mess, r.a.o.b.

Blue paper with Ancient Order of Foresters Heading. Court King of the Forest No. 3770. The applicant is Wm. Joseph Martin of Garden Gully. He declares that he is under the age of eighteen years, and he is not married. He further declares that he is not laboring under any infirmity likely to shorten the natural duration of his life. Signed William J. Martin and dated 13th january 1874. Also signed by the surgeon (name not readable) saying he has examined the candidate. Dated 13 Jan 1874. Paper has decorative scrollwork along the left side and under it: Printed by Bro. Graham Berry, at the 'Observer' Office, Collingwood.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - application, court king of the forest, william joseph martin

Cobden Tent number 39 was established 1865 at California Gully.Rarity: Local High Significance.Large framed presentation to Brother John Snell for holding the office of Chief Ruler of Cobden Tent Victoria district as a member of the Independent Order of Rechabites Salford Unity, with ten photographs of Bros, John Snell, W. Knight, P.C.R., T.Trewartha (Duty Sec), J.Shaw,M.S., E.Batten, W.S., C.Jinks (Guardian), J.C.McCoy (Sec), L.Sutton (Levite), one unknown with no name, signed by A.Penaluna C.R. & J.C.McCoy. Sec, 30th June 1905, Lodge established August 25 1835. Registered March 27 1854. Under glass in a large wooden frame with illuminated address in centre. Backed with white painted masonite attached by 24 screws.presentation, salford unity, independent order of rechabites, snell

Seven pages of Bye Laws of 1865 of Court King of the Forest written on blue, watermarked paper. Laws mentioned are: Management, Business, C.R., S.C.R., Treasurer, Secretary, Death of a Brother or his Wife, Woodwards, Surgeon, Terms of office for the Court Surgeon, Trustees, Auditors, Delegates, Committees, Sub-Secretary, General Business, Absence, Neglect of Order, Neglecting to give notice of change of address within 14 days, Members summoned to vote on expenses over £3 except for regular Court Expenses, Members from othe rCourts, Meetings, Money held by the Secretary, Members on Court Funds and no Law to be amended or repealed except by a Committee appointed for the purpose. Printed on paper with printed letterhead and crest.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, commercial hotel, woodwards, joseph king smith, henry hattam, christian slopplebein, jas thos holl, geo ? murray, charles smith, john laselles, bye laws of court king of the forest

In the 2016 Queens Birthday Honours list Pat GRAINGER was awarded the Order of Australia. Pat GRAINGER's Order of Australia certificate in a blue velvet folder with the Victorian State emblem on the front cover. The folder is kept in a white cardboard sleeve.pat grainger, awards and presentations

In the 2016 Queens Birthday Honours list Pat GRAINGER was awarded the Order of Australia which was presented on the 19 October 2016.Rectangular black box with a clasp, gold trim and the letters O.A.M. stamped on the lid. The box contains Pat GRAINGER's Order of Australia medals.pat grainger, awards and presentations

Illuminated certificate, under the name "Independent Order of Rechabites Salford Unity" two female classical figures standing on either side of a shield. On top of the shield from left: a sword and some grass, a bee hive and a bunch of corn. The shield is decorated with the sun, a lamb, the moon and stars, an eye flowers and fruits and the words: "Peace and plenty reward of Temperance". Under the picture of Noah ark, St George slaying the dragon and a ship wreck. in the middle of the certificate: "Established August 25th, 1835. Registered March 27th, 1854. The written part of the certificate is located on the bottom part and reads: Victorian State School "Temperance Physiology Examination". This is to certify that Thelma E. Smith pupil of school No. 1566, Bendigo, passed in grade VII and VIII at the 1932 examination.Signed by Gordon McGee and James Millar(?). At either side of the written part a boy and girl in mediaeval costumes holding a banner each. The boy's banner reads "Truth and temperance" the girl "Love and purity". At the bottom another five smaller shields and the words "Temperance, Fortitude, Justice".bendigo, institutions, independent order of rechabites

In March 2018, David Simpson, son of Dora, brought the metal along with a photograph to be digitised.Brought to the Mission to Seafarer Victoria by her sons on 28 April 2018 to be photographeddora simpson nee walker, obe, order of the british empire, harbour lights guild, hlg

Framed behind glass are 2 large medals on ribbon (Grand Cross), 5 smaller medals and 2 Vietnam flagsmedals, national order of vietnam, framed medals

There is only one page of names in this book with the dates from the end of September to mid December. No year is recorded. On cover: Cash Book 13 Money Column for business, country properties, schools.methodist order of knights

Purple velvet with blue cross, gold braid edgeing and gold metal fringe. Gold coloured collar. Gold General Court symbol, Gold Star of Youth, and gold Maltese Cross. Gold Past Dean emblem [crown and bible] in upper left quadrant.methodist order of knights

Purple velvet with blue cross, gold braid edgeing and gold metal fringe. Gold coloured collar. General Court symbol, Gold Star of Youth and Maltese Cross, Page Commander Symbol [crown and crossed gavels]methodist order of knights

Purple velvet with blue cross, gold braid edgeing and gold metal fringe. Gold coloured collar. Gold General Court symbol, Gold Star of Youth and silver colour Maltese Cross, Page Commander Symbol [crown and crossed gavels]methodist order of knights

Purple velvet with blue cross, gold braid edgeing and gold metal fringe. Gold coloured collar. Gold General Court symbol, Gold Star of Youth and silver colour Maltese Cross, Silver Deputy Commander symbol [crown and gavel]methodist order of knights

Yellow cotton shield with dark blue and light blue cross. Green collar. Blue felt Degree of Sincerity emblem at intersection of cross. Commander emblem in left quadrant.methodist order of knights

Four Page's shields in packets. White with blue cross.methodist order of knights

White with blue cross.methodist order of knights

District Court Shield and Collar: Yellow cotton shield with dark blue and light blue cross. Yellow and blue collar. Red metal Degree of Service colour bar on collar. Silver Bishop emblem in left quadrant.methodist order of knights