Green silk sash, Ancient Order of Foresters. Court King of the Forest 3770. Sadh belonged to Mr. Carl Mueller. Sash has embroidered all seeing eye, a deer's head, a shield divided into four, the top left corner has shaking hands, the top right has three deer, one above the other, the bottom left has a sheep?, and a horn separated by a red band, and the bottom right has a quiver, an arrow and a horn. In the centre are three arrows in front of a horn. On each side is a man dressed in yellow boots, white trousers,slightly different green jackets, and green hats with white feathers. One man has a bow and arrow and the other has a club and a dog is behind him. Underneath are four women circling the top part of a sphere above the words 'Unity Benevolence and Concord. Underneath is Ancient Order of Foresters, then there is some yellow and brown filigree above Court King fo the Forest. 3770. The sash has a red fringe on each end.organization, club/society, ancient order of foresters, ancient order of foresters sash, carl mueller

This sash is approx 110 years old and was presented to Simon Whitford Campbell on completing accreditation to enter the Ancient Order of Foresters Organisation. Donated by decendants of his family.The Ancient Order of Foresters sash is only one of a handful left in existance from the local Walhalla order and is at least 110 years old who was born and lived in WalhallaLime green taffeta sash with red tassles hand stiched on. Top half of sash has PCR embroildered on it in Gold. Brown Elk head in a gold crown with 2 arrows with blue tips and a brown horn. Underneath is the Coat of ArmsTop end of sash letters "P.C.R"/under the Coat of arms"UNITY, BENEVOLENT & CONCORD" below this is "ANCIENT ORDER of FORESTERS" all embroideredcoat of arms, ancient order of foresters, green sash

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

Torn off piece of paper with a proposal by Bro Murray, Seconded by Bro. Emmerling that a PCRs Sash, neck tie and certificate be presented to P. C. R. Bro I. ? Smith.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, bro murray, bro emmerling, bro i ? smith

'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

Account written blue paper with printed letterhead and dated 1872, Jan/Mar 1873. Court King of the Forest Dr. to The Bendigo United District. Items are: Decr 19 - To Report & Miscillany 1/3, 1 doz Neck Ribbons 1/16/0,1 Book 4/-, Jan 14 1873 2 Tr?? Books 5/-, 1 Wood?? 3/6, 1 P.C.R. Sash 19/-, 1 Neck ribbon 3/-, 1 Certificate 2/6, Mar 7 - 250 Envelopes 5/-, 1 Ball Jute 2/-, 1 Book 7/6, 1 Report & Miscellanu 1/3. Total £4/10/0. Oval impression stamp with Bendigo United District and A.O.F. in the centre.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, court king of the forest, the bendigo united district

Account written on blue paper with printed letterhead and dated March 1872. Court King of the Forest Dr. to The Bendigo United District. Items on the account are: 1 Report, Miscellan? 1/3, Funeral Regalia 10/-, 1 doz G. R. Sheets 1/6, 1 P.C.R. Certificate 2/6, 1 P.C.R. Neck Ribbon 3/-, 1 Sash 19/-, 12 Members neck Ribbon 3/- £1/16/-, 200 Envelopes 4/-, 10 ? Note paper 9 - 7/6, 2 doz Pence Cards 3/- - 6/-. Total £4/10/9.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, court king of the forest, the bendigo united district

Account written on blue paper with A.O.F. letterhead and dated June 1866. has impression stamp of Bendigo United District A.O.F. Items on account are: March 29 - 1 doz. Return Sheets 1/6, April - English Quarterly Report 0/6, May 15 - ? Pence Cards 12/6, 1 Funeral Neck Ribbon 3/6, Hire of 6 Sashes for Funeral 1/6, June 18 - 200 Envelopes 4/-. Total £1-3-6.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - account, a.o.f., district chambers, fountain hotel, court king of the forest, the bendigo united district

Red silk sash with coat of arms. Joined at both ends to form loop, ending in a tassel (gold).

Displayed at History House.Red silk sash with coat of arms. Joined at both ends to form loop, ending in a tassel (gold).

Displayed at History House.Red silk sash with coat of arms. Joined at both ends to form loop, ending in a tassel (gold).