'Bendigo Advertiser, Monday 18th May 1863, p2: ' On the occasion of the first anniversary of Court Sherwood of the Ancient Order of Foresters, a ball was given by the members at the Sir Henry Barkly Hotel, Huntly on Thursday night last. There must have been at least 70 or 80 persons present, many of them from Sandhurst, White Hills, Eaglehawk and etc. Dancing commenced at nine o'clock and was vigorously kept up till the early dawn of another day came to light. Supper was served in the Court Room and the excellent repast provided by the host was duly appreciated .... from casual observation appearances would indicate that on a future day the Foresters would create a Court into which the ladies would be permitted to join in the bonds of fellowship.' Bendigo Advertiser, Thursday 2nd November 1865, p 2: 'The fourth anniversary of the establishment of Court Bendigo of the above order was celebrated on Tuesday evening at the Bendigo Hotel by a supper. There were between forty and fifty members present. The Secretary, in the course of his remarks, referred to the progress which the court had made since its establishment in October 1861. He stated that the court opened with 35 members and now numbered about 200. He congratulated the Court on having more members than any other court of the order in the district. Since it was established there had only occurred one death and at present there was only one sick member declared as receiving aid from the funds. District Secretary Holl, in responding to the toast of prosperity at the Bendigo United District of the Ancient Order of Foresters, stated that the district was first formed in 1862. At the end of the first quarter of 1862, there were eight Courts numbering 479 members. At the end of the last quarter there were twelve Courts, numbering 1278 financial members. The funds of the district in July 1862 amounted to £22/2/2d and in October 1865, the amount had increased to £570/2/8d while the Court funds amounted to £3,330/18/9d. During the last twelve months £893/8/10d had been paid for the benefit of the sick, thus showing the great benefits which were derived by becoming members of the order. Note dated 7 Oct. 1863, Court King of the Forest for P. C. R. Silk Sash £1/1/-. Signed by Jas. Thos. Holl.societies, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - note, court king of the forest, jas thos holl

Piece of paper with Johan Ha??. Dated 22/12/76. Melb?societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - note

Note dated December 2nd/1869. Court King of the Forest No. 3770 Dr. To William Mann To Writing name on respect (?) Board £0-7-6. To Dr.P.C.R. Court King of the Forest on two scarfs 0-16-0 Total 1-3-6.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - note, court king of the forest no 3770, william mann

Note written on Bendigo Benevolent Asylum, Sandhurst, dated 14 Aug 1866, acknowledging the receipt of £2.2.0 from the Court in aid of these funds. Signed James Boyd?, Hon Sec. On bottom of note, The Sec., Court King of the Forest, A.O.F., Long Gully.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - note, bendigo benevolent asylum sandhurst, james boyd?, court king of the forest

Handwritten on white paper. On top: ' Commercial Hotel, Long Gully, July 11/66' Court King of the Forest. To Charles Kelynack. May 19, Fixing 2 Locks 10/-. ? ? 3/- £0-13-0.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - note, commercial hotel, court king of the forest, chgarles kelynack

Sandhurst 11 July 1866 Court King of the Forest. Dr. to Jas Thos Holl. Salary for past Quarter Commission of £154.5.- @ 5pc £7.14.3.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - note, court king of the forest, jas thos holl

Note from James Hall to the C.R. of C. K. of the Forest, Mechanics Institute, Long Gully certifying that his Wife Margaret Hall was in good Health and signed by James Hall. Dated August 9th/76.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - note from james hall, court king of the forest, mechanics institute, margaret hall

Long Gully November 4/63 Court King of the Forest No. 3770 Dr. To Chas Kelynack for Platform £4-10-0. Signed Charles Kelynack.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - note, charles kelynack

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 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

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

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

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

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

Note written on blue, watermarked paper and dated 10 April 1866. Written by John Martin who declared himself off the fund of the court as he was able to attend his employment.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest no 3770, john martin, h l atkinson

Note written on paper with Foresters emblem and dated October 31st 1877. Proposed by J. Davidson that Brother F. Schman be Elected. J. Woodard. Proposed by J. Davidson. Signed Wm. H. Nicholus?, Sec.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, aof bud, j davidson, f schman, j woodard, wm h nicolus

Letter to Mr. Rowe mentioning he sent a PO Order for 10/- and to let him know how he stood on the book. He also mentions that in his last note he was 200 miles from Melbourne. He would like a letter acknowledging receipt. He also says to address him as Guard of Dunkuld and Ararat ?, Dunkuld. Signature missing.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mr rowe, dunkuld and ararat ?

Note from Jeremiah Dillon declaring himself off the funds of the Court. Signed by Jeremiah Dillon and also Harry L Atkinson. Dated Aug 6. 64.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, jeremiah dillon, harry l atkinson

Note, written on watermarked paper and dated July 25/64 from H. Meger declaring himself off the Sick Fund of the Lodge being able to follow his usual employment. Also signed by H. L. Atkinson.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, h meger, h l atkinson

Blue, watermarked, printed Doctor's Certificate certifying that Patrick Minogue was unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson and dated June 30 /64. Attached to the certificate is a note from Patt Minogue claiming the funds of the Court being unable to work.. Signed Patt Minogue. Dated June 30th 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, patrick minogue, h l atkinson, bro clarke

Blue, watermarked, printed Doctor's Certificate certifying that Richd Coath was unable to follow his employment. Signed by ? Atkinson and dated July 2nd /64. Attached to the certificate is a note from Richard Coath claiming the funds of the Court being unable to attend his usual employment.. Signed Richard T Coath. Dated July 4th /64. The third piece of paper is a note from Richard Coath declaring himself off the Sick Fund a he considered himself able to follow his employment. Dated July 12th 1864. Signed by Richard Coath and H. L. Atkinson, MD.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, richd coath, bro clarke

Blue, watermarked, printed Doctor's Certificate certifying that James Bryant was unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson and dated Sept 10th 1864. Attached to the certificate is a note from James Bryant claiming the funds of the Court being unable to attend his usual employment.. Signed James Bryant, Mark X. Dated 10 Sept 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, james bryant, h l atkinson, bro clarke

Blue printed Doctor's Certificate certifying that Marcus Cooper was unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson and dated Sept 12th 1864. Attached to the certificate is a note from Marcus Cooper claiming the funds of the Court being unable to attend his usual employment.. Signed by Marcus Cooper. Dated 13 Sept 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, marcus cooper, h l atkinson, bro clarke

Blue printed Doctor's Certificate certifying that W H Bridgeman was unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson and dated Sept 12th 1864. Attached to the certificate is a note from W. H. Bridgeman claiming the funds of the Court being unable to work. Signed with his mark and witnessed by Jas. Thos. Holl. Dated 12 Sept 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, h s bridgeman, h l atkinson, jas thos holl, bro clarke

Blue printed Doctor's Certificate certifying that G J Murray was unable to follow his employment. Signed by H. L. Atkinson and dated Aug 30th 1864. Attached to the certificate is a note from Geo. Jos. Murray declaring himself on the funds of the Court being unable to work. Dated August 30th 1864. Another note certifys that G J Murray is able to resume his duties and dated Sept 6/64. A note from G J Murray withdraws his name from the favors of the Court and dated Sept 5th/64/societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, geo jos murray, h l atkinson

Blue printed Doctor's Certificate certifying that Jeremiah Dillon was unable to follow his employment because of injuries received in an accident. Signed by H. L. Atkinson and dated July 1st 1864. Attached to the certificate is a note from Jeremiah Dillon declaring himself on the funds of the Lodge being unable to work. Dated July 1st 1864.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, jeremiah dillon, h l atkinson, bro clarke

Note written on cream paper, no date. 'Joseph Tonkin has my approval to be placed on my list of the Court King of the Forest. Signature unreadable.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, joseph tonkin, court king of the forest

Note from H L Atkinson naming five members who have been on the funds of the Court and received medical attendance during the past fortnight. The readable names Jno Sloan and John Bro??y. Signed by H L Atkinson and dated Octr 11/71.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, john sloan, john bro??y