Small purple sash, green stripe down both sides * T, coat of arms, AOF printed / embroidered in green and gold

Small black sash, tapered to point at lower edge, joined, black cord, tassle, coat of arms, Ancient Order of Foresters, printed/ embroidered, multi-coloured

Small black sash, tapered to point at lower edge, joined, black cord tassel. Coat of arms Ancient Order of Foresters, printed / embroidered, multi-coloured

Plain green sash, cloth, hemmed, remains of lighter green ribbon attached to both long sides, about a quarter of the way along

Plain green sash, red fringe either end, small piece of red ribbon attached to side, about a quarter of the way along the sash. Yellow *T embroidered

Small black sash, tapered to point at lower edge, joined, black cord, tassle, coat of arms, Ancient Order of Foresters, printed/ embroidered, multi-coloured

Small purple sash, green stripe, both edges. AOF coat of arms. *CR (see Other Information)

Piece of paper with Quarterly Password for use 1st November 1927 for 31st January 1928Front: 'Study the Future' - hand written, pencil

Plain green sash, cloth, hemmed, remains of lighter green ribbon attached to both long sides, about a quarter of the way alon

Small piece of lined paper, torn edges. A list of 4 items, written in pencil

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'

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.

Printed piece of paper with Quarterly Password, from 1st Aug 1933 to 31st Oct 1933Front: 'Commence Centenary Celebrations' - hand written in pencil

Minutes book, hard cover, coloured 'wave' pattern, black spine. Rough minute book for Court Prosperity (Portland). No. 3915, for period 7 JAN 1874 - 3 DEC 1879. White label on cover: '1874 - 1879'Front: inside front cover: ' 2/6 6/1/74' - top left, pencil. 'Rough Minute Book 7th January 1874 court Prosperity No 3195' hand written in peen Back: inside back cover: list of names, pencil List of 'Things to do' - ink

Minutes of Quarterly Meeting of the AOF, held at Foresters' Hall, Portland on Thursday JUL 23. 10 pages, white paper, black print

Cash book, hard cover, black, bound in red leather. 'Cash Book' gold lettering on spine. Members contributions and expenses for Court Prosperity (Portland) No. 3195,, covering the period DEC 1870 - SEP 1884.

Plain green sash, red fringe either end. *JB and horn, in gold and black, printed on to sash. 2 small pieces of red ribbon, attached to same side, each piece about 1/4 of the way along sash form either end tied together to make a loop enabling sash to be slipped over head and shoulder

Red self-embossed hard cover booklet 'C.R. in gold front cover. White label inside front cover, 'Key for the Solution of the Quarterly and Travelling Pass Words'.

Minutes of Annual Meeting of the AOF, held at Oddfellows' Hall, Port Fairy on Thursday Jan 23 1908. 10 pages, white paper, black print

Small black sash, tapered to point at lower edge, joined, black cord, tassle, coat of arms, Ancient Order of Foresters, printed/ embroidered, multi-coloured

Small red sash, green stripe down each side. *JB, coat of arms, A.O.F. Printed / embroidered in green and gold

Small purple sash, green stripe down both sides * J.W., coat of arms, AOF printed / embroidered in green and gold

Invitation to attend a Summoned Meeting on 19th Nov at the Court Room, to consider amalgamation with Melbourne District, signed by Henry Day, SecretaryBack: 'Portland Nov 19 Dear Sir and Brothers I beg to be excused for my non-attendance at Court tonigh. Mr. W.B. Adams' - handwritten in black ink

Silver metal badge, 'A.O.F' in gold on gold background. Forester holding shield and bow, trees in background

Small purple sash, green stripe down both sides * SB, coat of arms, AOF printed / embroidered in green and gold

Red velvet sash, backed with black cotton. Sash edged with gold ribbon, gold metallic braid, 'star' metallic gold badge one end, 'E.A' in gold metal other end of sash

Page 7 from 'The Age', Monday 21 November 1960. Photograph and article re opening of Portland Harbour, on Sat 19 November 1960, by the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks.

Sixteen page booklet, grey card cover, red and blue print, Historic Portland street Names, their location, origin and significance. Yellow pages, black print, street map affixed to inside back cover

Part of centrefold from The Sun-Herald from 21 Nov 1949. Full page black and white pictorial coverage, headlined 'Governor Proclaims Portland a Town' and picture of the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks, at the Proclamation Day celebrations.