Roy Phillips was born in 1907 in Yackandandah and moved with his family to Beechworth when he was five years old. His father was involved in dredging operations at Lake Sambell but his parents also had other family living in Beechworth, with whom they lived. Dr Phillips tells vivid stories about life in Beechworth in the first half of the Twentieth Century, from the daily lives of young children of the time to the town's relationship to the local Chinese community. He discusses features of the landscape such as 'The Rock' at which community concerts were held and 'The Echo' (an echo-sounding point over a nearby gully) which he states are no longer used in the same way. He also discusses changing community attitudes to various issues, for example, 'not being coddled' as a child but living in a town with very strict rules about people of different religions mingling. This oral history recording was part of a project conducted by Jennifer Williams in the year 2000 to capture the everyday life and struggles in Beechworth during the twentieth century. This project involved recording seventy oral histories on cassette tapes of local Beechworth residents which were then published in a book titled: Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth century Beechworth. These cassette tapes were digitised in July 2021 with funds made available by the Friends of the Burke.Dr Roy Phillips' account of his life in Beechworth in the early part of the 20th Century is historically and socially significant to the cultural heritage of the region. He describes town life from a child's point of view during a time of transition to life after the Gold Rush era, including social tensions existing between cultural groups such as the Chinese community and European-heritage townspeople and between people of different religious groups in Beechworth. This oral history account is socially and historically significant as it is a part of a broader collection of interviews conducted by Jennifer Williams which were published in the book 'Listen to what they say: voices of twentieth-century Beechworth.' While the township of Beechworth is known for its history as a gold rush town, these accounts provide a unique insight into the day-to-day life of the town's residents during the 20th century, many of which will have now been lost if they had not been preserved.This is a digital copy of a recording that was originally captured on a cassette tape. The cassette tape is black with a horizontal white strip and is currently stored in a clear flat plastic rectangular container. It holds up 40 minutes of recordings on each side.Dr Roy Phillips /beechworth, yackandandah, wangaratta, mining, dredging, 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, chinese community, typhoid, lake kerferd, reminiscences, memories, childhood, lake sambell, alcoholism, new year celebrations, transport, horses, foresters lodge, oddfellows lodge, funeral practices, child-rearing practices, star hotel, the rock, racism, chinese dragon, benevolent society, star lane coach building factory, outdoor concerts, gold, jimmy ingram, kelly gang, kelly family, churches, catholic, methodist, protestant, anglican, confuscionist, buddhism, women's christian temperance association, hotels, twentieth century, coronation of king george iv, echo point, the echo, tippany cat, marbles, children's games, cornish, cornwall, listen to what they say, oral history

Note from William Salter dated May 9 apologising for not being able to attend the Lodge meeting on account of important business.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, william salter

Letter dated 26 June 1877 from Hugh Walker, Collector Eye & Ear? Hospital trying to get subscriptions from the Societies for his hospital.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, kershaw's hotel, king of the forest lodge, victorian eye & ear hospital, hugh walker

Letter dated August 17 1863 from Henry Catlin declaring himself off the Sick fund of the Lodge, being able to follow his usual employment.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, henry catlin, h l atkinson

Letter written on blue paper and dated April 15th/72 from G. Pooler saying he has removed his residence opposite side o the road next to Mrs. ?orduroy Store.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, king of the forest lodge, mrs ?orduroy store, g? pooler

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 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

Letter written on blue paper to Court King of the Forest. I W. Philpot, hereby prefer a Charge against Brother Matthew Burke under General Law 43 and I do hereby lodge ten shillings according to Law 86 Section 2 at same ? Signed W. Philpot.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, mechanics institute, court king of the forest, w philpot, matthew burke

Printed circular from J A NIEMANN G M Hon Sec to the Members of Court King of the Forest dated 11.1.1872 . A resolution was passed at a financial meeting of the Loyal Heart of Friendship and the Deutscher Verein that a committee of three be appointed, to confer with other Lodges and kindred Societies, for the purpose of establishing a Friendly Societies' Mediacal Dispensary.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, loyal heart of friendship lodge, deutscher verein, old fellows' hall, j a niemann

Letter asking for a copy of the General Laws of the B.U.D.A.O.F. and also a letter of recommendation as a group of men have decided to establish a lodge. Signature illegible and also signed by J. C. Stoppelben.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, j c stoppelben

Letter written on blue paper and dated April 5th 1864. Letter is a report by the Auditors. Attachment: Lodge research information.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of the forest, j i holl, john charles, william stembel, georg james murray

Translation of a letter written from Germany in reference to D. Mackelmann, dated Sept 9th, 1877. It acknowledges the receipt of £13.6.6 from the Lodge. It also mentions that an extra alowance from both Lodges for the blind man it would be gratefully accepted. Translation of 6637.274.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, d mackelmann, h schott

Notice, printed in purple, informing Delegates of a Preliminary Meeting of the Delegates of the various Lodges of Friendly Societies in the district which was held at Ready's Rainbow Hotel, Hargreave Street. Printed name of Gillespic McDonell, Secretary pro. tem.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, quartzopolis lodge, court king of the forest, ready's rainbow hotel, gillespic mcdonell

Letter from Robert Coulthard, dated 24 Dec 1877. He enclosed a Post Office Order for 13/-, the amount of his last quarters subscription due on the 27 inst. He also wanted to know if he could get into the Lodge at Emerald Hill as it was unlikely that he would live on Sandhurst again. He asked for a reply. Signed by Robert Coulthatd.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, palmerston hotel, w rowe, forresters hall, robert coulthard

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.

Small eight page document Bendigo United Friendly Societies' Medical Institute and Dispensary, established 1872. Printed by J. Brockley, Printer, Williamson Street. MDCCCLXXX. Inside the front cover are the names of the President - S. H. McGowan, Treasurer - Edward Holton, Secretary - Jas. Watson and the Names of Societies connected therewith, and their Representatives:-;Bendigo Lodge M.U.,I.O.O.F. - James Haynes, S. Johns, Ed. Bastard. Bendigo Lodge, O.S.A.,S.C. - Wm. Taylor. Bendigo Deutscher Verein - H. C. Weibgen. Court Alexandra, A.O.F. - Ed. Holton. Court Bendigo, A.O.F. - J. Anderson, R. Johnston, Thos. Pattinson. Court Pride of the Forest, A.O.F. - E. Darby, N. Longstaff. Court Queen o fthe Forest, A.O.F. - j. Waller, G. Schultz. Gold Miners' Pride Lodge, M.U.,I.O.O.F. - N. Johns, W. P. Conolly. Heart of Friendship Lodge, M.U., I.O.O.F. - S. H. McGowan, C. Houston, Jas. Watson. St. Kilian's Branch, H.A.C.B.S. - John Bartley, J. J. Howard. Sandhurst Lodge, G.U.O.O.F. - W. H. Bienvenue. Quartzopolis Lodge, U.A.O.D. - S. Herman. Document mentions the working of the Societies', fees, where they had saved money, Medical Officer and also mentions Rules and Regulations.J. Brockley, Printer, Williamson Streetsocieties, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - document, bendigo lodge m.u., i.o.o.f. bendigo lodge, o.s.a., s.c. bendigo deutscher verein, court alexandra, a.o.f., court bendigo, a.o.f. court pride of the forest, a.o.f., court queen o fthe forest, a.o.f., gold miners' pride lodge, m.u., i.o.o.f., heart of friendship lodge, m.u., i.o.o.f., st. kilian's branch, h.a.c.b.s., sandhurst lodge, g.u.o.o.f. quartzopolis lodge, u.a.o.d., s h mcgowan, edward holton, jas watson, james haynes, s johns, ed bastard, wm taylor, h c weibgen, j anderson, r johnston, thos pattinson, e darby, n longstaff, j waller, g schultz, n johns, w p conolly, c houston, jas watson, john bartley, j j howard, w h bienvenue, s herman, a colquhoun, w h frost, friendly societies' medical institute and dispensaries, colonial friendly societies, the bendigo united friendly societies' dispensary, alfred hospital melbourne