Account written on a piece of blue paper, dated April 24 1872 for writing 3 letters on window over letter Box. Cost 2/-. Signed - Settled Geo Palmer 10/10/72.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, aof society, geo palmer

The Friendly Societies Carnival at Mentone 1916 during WW1 was arranged to showcase the local activities and raise funds for the 'Discharged Wounded Soldiers Fund' = £140 was raised. As elsewhere in Australia most of the local young men had enlisted in the AIF and some were coming home wounded - many were killed on overseas battlefields. This Parade was led by the Cheltenham Brass Band with the following Friendly Societies AOF, IOR, HACBS, PAFS, and ANA. The PAFS - Protestant Alliance Friendly Society - had 2 entries 'Fruit & Vegetable Display' and 'The Murder of Nurse Edith Cavell' both floats won their category. The Carnival gave prizes for sports events on the Mentone Oval and a concert was held at night at the Mentone Ice Skating Rink.World War 1 1914-1918 had a devastating impact on many early settler families whose sons had volunteered to serve in AIF. 1916 many of these young men were returning injured or had been killed overseas The Community rallied around to support these men and their families by holding fund raising events like the CarnivalBlack & White photograph of a horse drawn wagon displaying Fruit and Vegetables for a procession c 1916Handwritten ; Decorated wagon possibly part of a procession of market gardeners cartsfriendly societies cheltenham 1916, nurse edith cavell, cheltenham brass band 1916, ww1 1914-1918, wounded soldiers fund, allnutt ella, smith j l; smith mary ann, stanley helen, smith vic, chaff cutter, horse drawn carts, toll gates brighton, motor cars 1900, steam engines, early settlers, bentleigh, mckinnon, parish of moorabbin, city of moorabbin, county of bourke, moorabbin roads board, shire of moorabbin, henry dendy's special survey 1841, were j.b.; bent thomas, o'shannassy john, king richard, charman stephen, highett william, ormond francis, maynard dennis, market gardeners, vineyards, orchards

The Friendly Societies Carnival at Mentone on Easter Monday, 1916 during WW1 was arranged to showcase the local activities and raise funds for the 'Discharged Wounded Soldiers Fund' = £140 was raised. As elsewhere in Australia most of the local young men had enlisted in the AIF and some were coming home wounded - many were killed on overseas battlefields. This Parade was led by the Cheltenham Brass Band, followed by the Friendly Societies AOF, IOR, HACBS, PAFS, and ANA. The PAFS - Protestant Alliance Friendly Society - had 2 entries 'Fruit & Vegetable Display' and 'The Murder of Nurse Edith Cavell' both floats won their category. Ella Allnutt portrayed Nurse Cavell. The Carnival gave prizes for sports events on the Mentone Oval and a concert was held at night at the Mentone Ice Skating Rink. "The Cheltenham P.A.F.S. had, as their tableaux, the murder of Nurse Cavell, in which Miss E. Allnutt took the roll of the nurse and other participants were Miss V. Rose and Messrs. A. Clark, F. Robinson, E. Hutchins, S. Butler and A. Biehl." 1916 'MOORABBIN'S PATRIOTIC CARNIVAL.', Brighton Southern Cross, 29 April, p. 2. World War 1 1914-1918 had a devastating impact on many early settler families whose sons had volunteered to serve in AIF. 1916 many of these young men were returning injured or had been killed overseas The Community rallied around to support these men and their families by holding fund raising events like the CarnivalBlack & White photograph of a decorated float with a Tableau ' The Murder of Nurse Edith Cavell' in the Friendly Societies Carnival Cheltenham 1916Front Handwritten ; Procession ( part of ) to honour Sister Edith Cavell an English nurse executed by the Germans in Brussels (BELG.) in 1914 (1st World War)cheltenham brass band 1916, ww1 1914-1918, cavell edith, friendly societies, protestant alliance friendly society, moorabbin, cheltenham, dendy henry, dendy's special survey 1841, assisted emigrants early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, marigold flowers, pharmacy, charman stephen, gettens mary, charman harriet, methodist church, primitive methodists, box william, box elizabeth, state schools, education, moorabbin shire, moorabbin roads board, city of moorabbin, kingston city council, cheltenham brass band 1916, ww1 1914-1918, cavell edith, friendly societies, protestant alliance friendly society, moorabbin, cheltenham, dendy henry, dendy's special survey 1841, assisted emigrants early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, marigold flowers, pharmacy, charman stephen, gettens mary, charman harriet, methodist church, primitive methodists, box william, box elizabeth, state schools, education, moorabbin shire, moorabbin roads board, city of moorabbin, kingston city council

Image of AOF Court Clarendon 3545 Cricket Club. Premiers season 1926-27. David Hume is second from left in middle rowsport - cricket, aof court clarendon cricket club, david hume, vera hume

Black and white photo of a large group of men, perhaps members of a lodge. Setting would appear to be of town hall dimensions, although uncertain which. Table at front has a cricket trophy displayed, along with badges/medals to be presented. The trophy may be for the AOF cricket premiers 1926-27 referred to in cat no 3792 It is expected that David hume is present, although not identified.sport - cricket, social activities, celebrations fetes and exhibitions, david hume, vera hume, aof cricket

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 cream paper and dated 18 June 1872. Writer has sent post office order for 10/- to cover his contribution. He says if there is any money left over to give it to the youngsters to buy lollies. Signed by Alfred Adams. He has written across the letter asking to let him know if the money was received all right.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, alfred adams

Letter To the C.R. Officers and Brethren of Court King of the Forest written on cream paper and dated June 5 1872. Letter is a reference for Bro Joseph Andrews. Letter is stamped with a black powder.Signed by Geo H. Clarke Sec. Court Talbot 3879societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court talbot, court king of the forest, joseph andrews, geo h clarke

Letter written on cream paper and dated June 19/72. The writer says that at the suggestion of some of the Court members he is offering them the framed group of members for the sum of two guineas and as he has a use for the frame he would be glad of an early answer. Signed J. ? Burrows.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, j ? burrows

Letter written on paper with vertical and horizontal lines watermarks and dated Sept 24th/72. Writer has left the district for a time and may not return. In the meantime he says his daughter will pay his contribution and to excuse his non attendance when the roll is called. Also to send summonses? To his daughter's residence until further notice. Signed Jno McDonald.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, jno mcdonald

Note written on cream paper and dated Sept 25 1872 certifying that Bro George ? Was still unable to follow his employment and he was progressing favourably. Signed James Eadie, Surgeon.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, george ?, court perseverance, james eadie

Note written on paper with Bendigo Hospital heading and dated 12 Sept 1872. Recd from Mr John Miller one pound stg. Being donation from Court King of the Forest. Signed Joseph French?societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo hospital, court king of the forest, joseph french

Letter written on white paper and dated September 24th/72. Letter mentions post office order of 10/- sent towards contribution. Signed Carl Woefs.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, carl woefs

Letter written on a piece of blue accounting paper and dated 12th April 72. Letter mentions amount sent for Contribution and he wants to know if he can vote by proxy as he would be absent from Sandhurst. Letter is to Mr W. B. Evans and from Alfred Adams.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, alfred adams, w b evans

Letter written on cream paper and dated 27 Decr 1872. Letter refers to contributions and Sick Pay for Bro Hollow, Bro J. H. Gribble, and Bro Doney. Signed by Thos. K. Pearce, Secty and was written to W. B. Evans. Court Freedom AOF No. 3014 Clunes Impression in the top left corner.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court freedom aof, bro hollow, j h gribble, br doney, thos k pearce, w b evans

Letter written on white paper and dated Sept 1st 1872. Writer mentions he is writing in answer to a letter he received. He also sent a one pound note to pay his Contribution. He now encloses another one pound note to pay his Contribution. Signed Nicholas Langdon.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, nicholas langdon

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

A letter of apology from John Mueller to Court King of the Forest apologising for his non attendance to his duties as Junior Woodward as he had urgent business which compelled him to go to Myers Creek. Three edges of letter have been trimmed wirh scallop shaped scissors.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, john mueller

Note written on white paper and dated Sept 11/72 and signed by H. L. Atkinson. G. French, He?, C. Vilelhousen, Hy Newton, J. Dixon have been on the Court funds and have received Medical attendance during the past fortnight.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, g. french, he?, c. vilelhousen, hy newton, j. dixon, h l atkinson

Letter dated Sept 4th 1872 to acknowledge P.O. Order and receipt. Placed to the credit of Bro Hollow. Bro Hollow on the last Court night was two shillings& two pence in arrears. Signed by Thos. R. Pearce. Court Freedom No 3014 Clunes impressed into the paper.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court freedom, bro doney, bro hollow, thos r pearce, w b evans

Note on white paper from Surgeon, James Eadie of Viewbend High St Sandhurst dated Sept 11 / 72 to The sec Court King of Forest certifying that G. ?outon declared himself on the sick Fund of Ct. Perservance on Aug 22nd 1872 and has been under treatment for an injury to his foot.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, viewbend, g:outon, ct perseverance, james eadie, court king of the forest

Letter from the Fortuna Co. informing of a meeting at the Commercial Hotel for the consideration of important business. Also mentions overdue Calls which can be paid to the Bank of Victoria, Sandhurst. Letter signed by Geof? Murray and dated June 30 1868.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, fortuna co, commercial hotel, bank of victoria, geof? murray

Three pieces of paper glued together. (1) Blue Doctors Certificate certifying that Frederick W Schlemm is unable to follow his employment. Signed H L Atkinson and dated Feb 22/66. (2) Letter from W F Schlemme declaring himself off the Sick fund of the Court being able to work (3) Note from Wilhelm Schlemme declaring himself on the funds of the Court as he was unable to follow his usual occupation. Signed by Wilhelm Schlemme and dated Feb 22 186?societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, frederick w schlemm, h l atkinson, wilhelm schlemm

Note from Conrad Heiser declaring himself off the funds of the Court being able to work. Signed by Conrad heiser and H L Atkinson. Dated Aug? 12/65.Back of the note shows C Heiser on 25.7.1865 off 12.8.1865societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, conrad heiser, h l atkinson

Letter, dated 25 April 1964, mentioning that a Special Levy of sixpence on every financial member returned by the Court, at the end of last quarter, is payable on or before the 8 May . Signed James Madeley. Written on paper with printed letterhead and emblem.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo united district, court king of the forest, james madeley

Letter written on blue paper and dated 27 Feb 1866. Another letter from Jas Thos Holl in reference to Bro Salter and the money that is owed to them so Holl can pay Salter his sick pay.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, commercial hotel, bro salter, jas thos holl, court foresters house

Whereby give notice of intention to propose Robert Stirton of American Gully Scotchman age 18 Years Single Man. Signed John Glinnon and Thomas Coath? Court King of the Forest, Sandhurst impression stamp on paper.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, robert stirtin?, john glinnon, thomas coath?

Copy of letter written on blue paper and dated 27 Feb 1866 regarding payment to Bro Salter. He had an accident and later again he was sick with a fever. The Court did not feel justified in paying him sick pay when they hadn't been re-imbursed £10.18.3 from the last time. Signed by Jas Thos Holl.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, commercial hotel, court foresters house, bro salter

Note from C. Marquand to Court King of the Forest. He mentions that he has moved from Eagle Hawk to New Chum top of Shamrock Street.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, c marquand

Letter written on blue paper with printed letterhead and emblem of the Ancient Order of Foresters, dated 22 June 1866. A question had been raised about paying for day on and day off. Impression of seal in top left corner.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bendigo united district, jas thos holl, court king of the forest