Three pages of research by Rita Hull on Friendly Societies. Includes name of Society, when established, the number of Members, and the years 1865,1875, 1881,1891, 1895 and 1907 (an asterisk if they were still operating). Listed are the Society names and the different Court, Lodge, etc. under the name. They are: Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows M.U.I.O.O.F. - Loyal Bendigo Loyal Gold Miners' Pride, Loyal James Roe, Loyal Strangers' Refuge, Loyal Heart of Friendship, Loyal Albert, Loyal Sir Henry Barkly, Loyal Catherine, Loyal Darling and Earl of Hopetoun. Ancient Order of Foresters A.O.F. - Court Royal Oak, Court Queen of the Forest, Court Pride of the Forest, Court Happy Valley, Court Bendigo, Court Banner of Hope, Court Sherwood, Court King of the Forest, Court Alexandra, Court Victoria and Court Star of Bendigo (Women). Independent Order of Oddfellows I.O.O. - Loyal Sandhurst Lodge, Court Weeroona and Golden Star Rebekah. Independent Order of Rechabites I.O.R. - Tent Star of Bendigo, Tent Refuge, Tent Cobden, Tent Olive Branch, Tent Laurel, Tent Sutton and Tent Herald of Peace. Sons and Daughters of Temperance - Royal Diadem Division, Ark of Safety, Royal Septre, Hope of Sandhurst (Ladies), Princess Beatrice (Ladies), Lady Loch (Ladies) and Laurel (Ladies). Grand United Order of Oddfellows G.U.O.O.F. - Lodge Star of Eaglehawk, Lodge Sandhurst, Lodge Pride of Bendigo, Lodge Olive Branch and Lodge Belvidere. United Ancient Order of Druids U.A.O.D. - Lodge Quartzopolis, Lodge Eldorado, Lodge Caractacus, Lodge Bendigo and Lodge Sandhurst. Order of St Andrew (Scottish Constitution) - Bendigo Lodge No 1. Order of St Andrew (All Nations) - Lodge Sandhurst and Lodge Unity. Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes R.A.O.B. - Provincial Grand Lodge No 1, Prairie Lodge, Forest Lodge and Southern Cross Lodge. The Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society H.A.C.B.S. - St Kilian's No 4 and Eaglehawk Branch. Independent Order of Good Templars - Lodge Bendigo, Lodge Guiding Star, and Lodge Hope of Golden Square. Loyal Orange Institution of Victoria - Lodge William Lodge and Loyal Governor Bowen (Pride of Eaglehawksocieties, order of .., list, list of friendly societies, rita hull, manchester unity independent order of odd fellows m.u.i.o.o.f., ancient order of foresters a.o.f., independent order of oddfellows i.o.o., independent order of rechabites i.o.r., sons and daughters of temperance, grand united order of oddfellows g.u.o.o.f., united ancient order of druids u.a.o.d., order of st andrew (scottish constitution), order of st andrew (all nations), royal antediluvian order of buffaloes r.a.o.b., the hibernian australasian catholic benefit society h.a.c.b.s., independent order of good templars, loyal orange institution of victoria, australian natives association a.n.a.

Letter from E. Lawrence, Secr, of A. Victoria, dated July 6th, 1877, in reference to the funeral claim of Mrs. Weyland's late husband and to the disposal of £2-5-0 Court Victoria has in hand. Letter written watermarked paper and folded. Printed heading and crest on the left with deer's head above a crown and a circular area divided into four quarters with four circles containing two hands shaking, a deer and two dogs? a chevron, a hunting horn and? ands the fourth is a quiver and arrows. Underneath is a bow, a quiver and a hunting horn. Printed around the edge is: Unitas Benevolentia et Concordia. Has impression stamp of Court Victoria, A.O.F. 2306 Melbourne.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mrs weyland, e lawrence

Letter dated 18/12/71 to the Members of Court King, A.O.F. from J. H. Burrows. Letter mentions taking photographs of Members of the Court. He also mentions the price of Cabinet size and Carte de Viste size portraits.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, (late) chevalier's portrait rooms, court king, mr wherrett, mr chevalier, j h burrows

Letter written on blue folded paper with Ancient Order of Foresters Friendly Society heading, emblem and Court Bendigo A.O.F. No. 3549 Sandhurst seal impression. Dated October 23 1871. Court Bendigo will feel obliged by the lending of a banner for a Celebration and they will take every care of it. Signed R. Ward, Sec.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, court bendigo, r ward

Letter dated 6th May 1877 mentioning that a P.O. for £4.6. advanced in favour of Wm. Veal. Signed C. ? Marh? Has Court Tarrangower Maldon A.O.F. No. 5514 impression stamp.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court tarrangower, wm veal, mr rowe, court king of the forest

Letter written on blue paper with A.O.F. B.U.D. Emblem in top left corner and dated Nov 22/71. Letter of resignation from W. ? (signature unreadable) from his position as ? Of District Arbitration Committee in consequence of his appointment as D.C.R. and he suggests than some brother be nominated for the vacancy this evening.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mechanics institute, court king of the forest, ? of district arbitration committee

Letter from Court Freedom, A.O.F. Clunes, dated Sept 27 1871 acknowledging receipt of P.O. Order to pay part of Bro Hollow's contribution. Also that permission was granted for Bro Jos Tonkin to receive the benefits of the Medical Officer of the Sandhurst Court. Impression of Court Freedom seal on paper.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court freedom no 3014, bro hollow, bro jos tonkin, thos r pearce, w b evans

Printed paper dated Oct 19 1871 and signed by Jno Waller informing the Court that Thos Kavanagh of Bridge St was rejected as a Candidate for admission into the Order. Has Court seal of Court Queen of the Forest A.O.F. 3513 Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court queen of the forest, court king of the forest, thos kavanagh, jno waller

Printed paper dated Oct 6 1871 and signed by E Richards informing the Court that David Davies of Eaglehawk was rejected as a Candidate for admission into the Order. Has Court seal of Court Happy Valley A.O.F. 3544 Eaglehawk Bendigo.Also a Coat of Arms with the words -Ancient Order of Foresters Instituted from time immemorial .societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court happy valley no 3544, david davies, e richards

Printed leaflet from A.O.F. B.U.D. Widow & Orphans' Fund detailing the Entrance Fees and Contributions for different ages. Registration Fees for Wife and Children and the Benefits paid to Widows and Orphans'. Some rules printed at the end. John Waller, P.S. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Williamson St., Sandhurst.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, aof bud, j brockley, john waller

Letter dated March 28 '73. It mentions that it is o no consequence whether the cash is remitted by the Bro or the Court, as long as he is not allowed to run unfinancial. Signed Tho Wilson Secty. PS Arrears 5/3 April 8 1873.Top of the letter shows -A.O.F. Court Campbells Creek No 3784 Mr B Evans Esqsocieties, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court campbells creek no 3784, w b evans, w sammans, tho wilson

Blue paper headed A.O.F, Bendigo United District. Sandhurst, Oct 26 5 1872. Received from Ct. King of the Forest the Sum of Ten Pounds 10/- for Special levy. Signed by John Wallers, D. S. Bendigo United District impression in top left corner.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, aof bendigo united district, court king of the forest, john wallers

Blue paper headed A.O.F, Bendigo United District. Sandhurst, July 11th 5 1871. Received from Ct. King of the Forest the Sum of Seventeen Pounds 6/3 for Levies & Goods. Signed by John Wallers, D. S.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - receipt, aof bendigo united district, court king of the forest, john wallers

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated Sept 5 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Court Alexander or Bearer the sum of 40/- for Doctors fees for H. Brown on account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C. R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, court alexander, james w long, wm rowe

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 22 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Saml Richards or Bearer the sum of 2/6 for 3 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C. R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by A. Christensen.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, saml richards, james w long, wm rowe, a christensen

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 22 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Hry Volckman? Or Bearer the sum of 30/- for 12 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by Thomas Exeter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, hry volckman? , wm rowe, thomas exeter

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 22 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Matt. Moo? Or Bearer the sum of 40/- for 12 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by Thomas Exeter and Wm Rowe for Moo?societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, matt moo?, wm rowe, thomas exeter

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 22 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay T. K. Pahl or Bearer the sum of 30/- for 9 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by Thomas Exeter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, t k pahl, wm rowe, thomas exeter

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 22 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay R. O. Mirrow or Bearer the sum of 3/4 for - Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Signed at the end, Rec Wm Rowe for Court.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, r o mirrow, wm rowe

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 22 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Ed Jackson or Bearer the sum of 20/- for 12 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by Thomas Exeter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, ed jackson, wm rowe, thomas exeter

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 22 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Geor Dunkell or Bearer the sum of 10/- for 12 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by Thomas Exeter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, geor dunkell, wm rowe, thomas exeter

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Saml Richards or Bearer the sum of 10/- for 12 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by Thomas Exeter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, saml richards, wm rowe, thomas exeter

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 22 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Abr. Lake or Bearer the sum of 20/- for 12 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by Thomas Exeter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, abr lake, wm rowe, thomas exeter

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 22 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Wm. Mann or Bearer the sum of 6/- for Writing Name on A? Board on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Rec Wm. Rowe for Mann 22/8/77 at the top.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, wm mann, wm rowe

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 22 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Court Tarrengowr or Bearer the sum of 5/6 for Co? for Wm. Veal on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed again, Rec. Wm. Rowe 22/8/77.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, court tarrengowr, wm veal, wm rowe

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 22 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay I. G. Edwards or Bearer the sum of 4/- for Advertising Luffsman funeral on account of this Court. Signed by Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed again, Rec. Wm. Rowe for Edwards 22/8/77.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, i g edwards, wm rowe

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D., dated August 8 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Court Victoria or Bearer the sum of £4/15/- for Doctors fees 9 mths 1 member, 12 months, 4 members on account of this Court. Signed by J. Davidsen, C.R., Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed again, Wm. Rowe 8/8/77.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest no 3770, mr lewis, court victoria, j davidson, wm rowe

Blue paper headed Court King of the Forest, No. 3770 A.O.F, B.U.D.,dated Sept 19 1877. To Mr. Lewis, Treasurer. Please pay Ab Lake or Bearer the sum of 10/- for 12 Days Sick Pay on account of this Court. Signed by James W. Long, C.R. and Wm. Rowe, Secretary. Also signed by Thomas Exeter.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - to pay, court king of the forest, mr lewis, ab lake, james w long, wm rowe, thomas exeter