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.

Estate of Syd CuffeMetal badge, gold colour image of Town Crier holding up his bell, pin on back. 'Ipswich' above image, 'AUSTRALIA M.A.H.G.& C 1990' beneath. Belonged to Syd Cuffe

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.

Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of the AOF, held at Foresters' Hall, Portland, on Thursday April 28 1904, 8 pages, white paper, black print

Mug, white china - composite wrapround image, coloured Lighthouse, Couta boat, Courthouse, Tram, Nun's Beach, Old Post Office, Bentinck Street Portland Victoria.Front: Portland Discovery Coast Victoria Back: Base: white sticker 'Portland Mug, barcode, $13.50

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.

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.

Teaspoon - Victorian 150th Aniversary - logo badge at top and hanging State of Victoria, silver plated. Spoon in plastic case, white base, clear top with VIC 150th logo. Spoon sitting on red foam.Back: 'Perfection Plate Australia' on shaft. 'Charme' on back of badge, ' Silverplated' - top of shaftvictorias 150th anniversary, teaspoon, souvenir

Promotional booklet produced by the Victorian Government Tourist Bureau and published and printed by the Australian Railways Advertising Division and Printing Works. 'Where to go in Victoria' hotel and guesthouse guide, soft cover, full colour depiction of a steam train with carriages travelling through rural scene. Booklet and pictures black and white.tourism, visitor economy, travel

Coloured postcard, from hand coloured photograph. Several small huts and a dwelling in a cleared area of bushFront: 'A SETTLER'S HOME, VICTORIA' - white print lower left front corner Back: Red ID stamp post mark of ('Casterton Victoria 24 Feb 1909) Hand written message and addressed to Mrs E.S Page, 5 Essy St. Norwich Englandpostcard, communication, settlers home

Victoria's 150th anniversary commemorative plate. White china, round, gold rim around autside, and inner depression. Centre has coloured representation of Exhibition Build in Carlton Gardens, Melbourne, Vic. Outer rim has sepia sketches of Matthew Flinders, Lt. Governor David Collins, John Batman, Capt. Will Lonsdale, Sir Richard Burke, Charles Joseph La Trobe. Also 'Victoria's 150th Anniversary' flanked by helmeted honeyeater and Leadbeater's possumBack: See also, Other Information 'Victoria's 150 years' Issue No. 457, Maker's stamp, Macquarie Heritage stampvictorias 150th anniversary, commemorative, souvenir

Silver EPNS serviette ring for Victorian centenary. Melbourne 1834 - 1934/5, enamelled badge - red, white, bluevictoria centenary, 1834, 1934, servietter ring

Postcard folder, 'A souvenir of Picturesque Portland' - 12 coloured views of Portlandtourism, portland, postcard

Black and white photo postcard. Stephen Henty's house (Richmond Henty Hotel) Front view and garden, weather board, shingled roofFront: 'VALENTINO'S M.56 HENTY'S AN HISTORICAL HOUSE PORTLAND VICTORIA REAL PHOTO' Printed in bottom frame Back: Handwritten message, blue ink

Coloured phot-postcard, unused; 'Siesta' Motel Portland. 3 separate photos: exterior of motel, motel pool, restaurat, scalloped edge. 'Greetings from Motel "Siesta" Portland' in white print. Description of motel on reversepostcard, tourism, portland

Image - Portland Victoria, Cape Nelson lighthousesouvenir spoon, cape nelson, lighthouse, south west coastline

Coloured photo postcard, aerial view of Nelson, Victoria, showing the bridge, township and river mouth. Rose Series De Luxe colorview NO 1213Back: Maker details. 'Aerial view of Nelson Victoria'postcard, nelson

Coloured postcard with fold out black and white images of Portland, front of card has flowers, horseshoe and ribbonsFront: 'With Best Wishes from PORTLAND' - black print Back: Maker details, Hand written message, blue biro

Black and white composite phot postcard, with 5 images of Portland and shellsFront: GREETINGS FROM PORTLAND' - white script Back: Hand written message, black ink, purple stamp 'TOYE BROS PHOTOGRAPHERS, Hamilton & Portland

Badge, metal, round, 'Portland Surf Life Saving Club Surf carnival' in green print on white metal pinsurf life saving club, victoria, portland

Coloured postcard from hand painted photograph. Post Office, Gawler St Portland, front view, several people standing on steps, horse and carriage on leftFront: 'Post Office Portland' - white print lower edge, left

a - e five 'Victoria 150' stickers, white background with blue and green logo

Coloured postcard from hand painted photograph, cliff scene Portland, showing cliffs and sea. Two figures visible on edge of cliffFront: 'Cliff scene, Portland' - white print in black box lower centre edgepostcard, hand painted photograph, south west coastline

Black and white photo postcard. Henty's landing memorial, granite obelisk on square base set on concrete slab, surrounded by post and chain fence, bronze plaque. Photo taken looking east across harbour memorial in foreground, Henty Beach, Railway Pier, and Ocean Pier in background.Front: HENTY'S LANDING MEMORIAL, PORTLAND' - black italic print, bottom edgehenty, portland, memorial, portland harbour, seafront

RACV road map, Warrnambool District, Port Fairy to Lorne. Large coloured map of Warrnambool District. Small maps of Apollo Bay, Colac, Camperdown, Tower Hill and Warrnambool. When folded, black and white photo on cover of 12 Apostlesracv, road touring, road map, victoria

Black and white photo postcard. Front and left hand side view of Casterton Post Office, white border. 'Post Office' 'Casterton', printed either end of lower borderpostcard, casterton, casterton post office

Souvenir dish, white china, fluted edge, gold rimmed; view of Casterton, Victoria, colouredFront: 'Greetings from' - gold lettering above view 'View at Casterton Vic.' below view Back: 'WILLOW', maker's mark, 'Made in Stoke on Trent England'souvenir, casterton, victoria

Black and white photo postcard in 'frame'. View of Casterton from hill. Dated 29/11/1909. No stamp or postmark. 'CASTERTON', black print on white, lower edge of 'frame'Back: Hand written message, black inkcasterton, correspondence, postcard

('VICTORIA'S BIRTHPLACE', in black, beneath ship. (b) Mug in black cardboard box with cut out frontBack: Base: Maker's stamp, in black

Black and white photo postcard, white border. View of Bentinck St. Portland, looking north. 'THE ROSE SERIES P1101 COPYRIGHT' and 'BENTINCK STREET PORTLAND, VICTORIA' black print, lower border. No stamp or postmark on reverseBack: 'This is the Hotel we are staying in Mary' hand written, pencil. Maker's detailspostcard, travel, communication, correspondence