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 written on blue paper with A.O.F. B.U.D. emblem and impression of Court Victoria AOF 3782 Sandhurst and dated 16/7/75. Letter mention 1/2 yearly Medical Fees on a/c of Bro Wilcox, Wes Wilcox, C W Bvegal and Caleb Lewis. Signed by John ?opley, Treasurer.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, court victoria, bro wilcox, wes wilcox, c w bvegal, caleb lewis, john ?opley

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 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

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 Oct 5/66 mentioning that at a meeting it was resolved that the Court be shifted from the present place to the Camp Hotel Eaglehawk. The reasons that it was more central and that it would save 5/- per meeting which they paid as rent and requested that at the next meeting be good enough to sanction the removal. Signed Chas Letheh? Court Seal: Court Happy Valley Bendigo A.O.F. 3544 Eaglehawk. A to H folded together along on edge.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court happy valley, camp hotel, chas letheh?

Letter with printed letterhead and emblem. Dated Decr 7th 1871. Acknowledged receipt of Pastal Order for 10/6 for Bro. Marshall. Has oval impression stamp with Court Foresters Home 4278 with A.O.F. above a deer's head and shoulders above a crown.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court foresters home, court king of the forest, bro marshall, r h datson

Blue receipt, received from Ct King of the Forest the sum of Seventeen Pounds 7/1 for Levies Goods & c. Signed John Waller D.S. Has oval Bendigo United District A.O.F. impression stamp.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo united district, court king of the forest, john waller

Letter dated June 29 1871, with printed letterhead and emblem. Letter mentions that Vouchers for Twenty Pounds, Funeral Benefits for late Br Samuel Richards. By acknowledging of same you will oblige. Signed by John Waller DS. To G. J. Murray, Secr, Cr King of the Forest. Has Bendigo United District A.O.F. impression stamp (oval shape).societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo united district, samuel richards, john waller, g j murray, cr king of the forest

Receipt from Court Industry, East Collingwood, dated 11 March 1872, for P.O. Order for 7/4 and four pence in stamps on account of Br. Edward Saunders. Has Court Industry, Collingwood A.O.F. 3006 impression stamp. Court Industry address was the Earl of Zetland Hotel, Stanley St, East Collingwood.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, edward saunders, willm evans, earl of zetland hotel east collingwood

Letter with printed letterhead and emblem, dated Sept 23 1873. Letter mentions that at the meeting a letter will be read from the Geelong District inviting the District to send delegates to a meeting to consider the advisability of forming a High Court in Victoria. The meeting took place in Melbourne. It also asks to instruct the Delegates how to act. Signed by ? Waller. Has Bendigo United District A.O.F. Watermark contains the words: Towgood's Extra Super.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo united district, geelong district, court king of the forest, ? waller, towgood's extra super

Printed account, Court King of the Forest, Dr. to The Bendigo United District, dated September 1873 for £11/15/6. Account is from July to Sep 10 for stationary, certificates, sash, ribbons and stationary. Paper has Bendigo United District A.O.F. impression stamp.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, the bendigo united district

Printed account, Court King of the Forest, Dr. to The Bendigo United District, dated June 1871 for £2/3/3. Account is from March to June 24 for Report, sash, stationary and use of Funeral Regalia. Signed by Thomas Exeter. Paper has Bendigo United District A.O.F. impression stamp.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, the bendigo united district, thomas exeter

Letter from Court Tarrangower, Maldon dated 20.1.77. It mentins Wm. Veal was residing in Sandhurst and was now on the Sick Fund, he would like to receive his Sick Pay through Pride of the Forest, Sandhurst. It is requested to take 1/- per week from each payment. Signed by D. Martin, Secy. To Bro. Rowe, Secy, Pride of the Forest, Sandhurst. Letter has Court Tarrangower Maldon A.O.F. No. 3514 impression stamp.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court tarrangower maldon, wm veal, d martin, bro rowe, pride of the forest

Letter written paper with printed letterhead with emblem on the left. Letter refers to Surgeons certificate declaring Josh Smith off the Sick Fund. Letter also mentions a letter Smith had written and the Contributions from Bro. Le H? Dated Jany 27th 1877. Paper has impression stamp of Court Inglewood A.O.F. 3985 Inglewood.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court inglewood, court king of the forest, josh smith

Receipt dated A? 19/71 for money received for framing a certificate. Name illegible. Signed by Mr. Ward for R. Ward. Has Court Bendigo A.O.F. No. 35-9 Sandhurst impression stamp.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mr ward, r ward

Letter written on paper with printed letterhead and dated June 2nd 1877. Certify that Alfred Clear had paid into this Court the sum of One Pound and five shillings for the five quarters Contributions for Surgeon's fee - being in advance to Sept. 30th next. Signed by Alex R. ?owles, Secretary. Also has the impression stamp of Court 4845 Launceston Tasmania A.O.F.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, ancient order of foresters friendly society, court sherwood launceston, alfred clear, alex r ?owles

A.O.F., Court King of the Forest, No. 3770, B.U.D. Notice of Intention and Proposition. I hereby give notice of Intention to Propose Mr. Thomas White, age 28 years, Occupation Blacksmith, Place of Birth England, residence Iron Bark, Wife's Name Margaret Age 26 years, No of Children 1. Signature Rich Coath. The Proposition - Proposed by R. J. Coath and Seconded by Ed. Le Levies. Mr Thomas White as a Candidate for admission. Proposed by R. J. Coath and Seconded by Ed. Le Levies.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, thomas white, margaret white, rich coath, ed le levies

A.O.F., Court King of the Forest, No. 3770, B.U.D. Notice of Intention and Proposition. I hereby give notice of Intention to Propose Mr. John Riggs, age 38 years, Occupation Miner, Place of Birth England, residence Long Gully, Single. The Proposition - Mr John Riggs as a Candidate for admission.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john riggs

A.O.F., Court King of the Forest, No. 3770, B.U.D. Notice of Intention and Proposition. I hereby give notice of Intention to Propose Mr. Christian Cabalzar, age 30 years, Occupation Miner, Place of Birth Switzerland, residence New Chum, Wife's Name Martha Age 25 years, No of Children 1. Signature Petersen. The Proposition - Proposed by Bro. C. Petersen and Seconded by Bro. R. Coath. Mr Christien Cabalzar as a Candidate for admission. Proposed by C. Petersen and Seconded by R. Coath.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, christian cabalzar, christian petersen, r coath, martha cabalzar