The Victoria District of Rechabites (District No. 82) was established in the 28th January 1861 with the transfer of Star of Australia Felix Tent No. 4 of the Tasmania District (which was established in Melbourne on the 25th January 1847) and Mount Alexander Tent No. 9 of the Tasmania District (began in Castlemaine on the 26th January 1860).In its heyday the Victoria Rechabites’ membership numbers grew and grew to the extent that there were at one stage in excess of 36,000 members associated with the Victorian Rechabites in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s covering approximately 250 operating Tents. Reference: Victoria RechabitesThis work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society. Illuminated certificate testifying that Brother William Richardson was enrolled as a member the Independent Order of Rechabites on the fourth day of September 1882. [William Richardson was the father of the historian, Dorothy Rogers]. The Star of Kew Tent No. 260 had been formed in 1882 as a branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites. W. H. Richardson was a founding member.rechabites, independent order of rechabites, star of australia felix tent no. 4, richardson family

Box contained financial and pledge records, plus handbooks of the Garibaldi Juvenile Tent of the Independent Order of Rechabites beginning 1867 to 1920sHistorically significant due to the documents contained withinMetal lockable boxGaribaldi Tent I.O.R. Buninyongbuninyong, independent order of rechabites, garibaldi

Certificate issued by the Independent Order of Rechabites Temperance Friendly Society to Victorian state school children who had passed the temperance physiology examination. The Independent Order of Rechabites began in Salford, England in 1835. It was named after Rechab, a leader in the Old Testament, who instructed his tribe to refrain from drinking alcohol. During the Industrial Revolution the idea of temperance became popular as damage was caused to families by alcohol. In Australia it was first established in Tasmania in the mid 1800s. In 1847 a branch was created in Victoria, and it then spread to other States. Members were provided with assistance during times of sickness, death and hardship. The Victoria District of Rechabites (District No. 82) was established in the 28th January 1861 In its heyday the Victoria Rechabites’ membership numbers grew and grew to the extent that there were at one stage in excess of 36,000 members associated with the Victorian Rechabites in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s covering approximately 250 operating Tents. The certificate was issued to Helen Marion Blackman in 1949. Helen was a resident in the City of Moorabbin.Certificate issued by the Independent Order of Rechabites Temperance Friendly Society to Victorian state school children who had passed the temperance physiology examination. Independent Order of Rechabites - Salford Unityindependent order of rechabites, blackman, city of moorabbin, school children

Independent Order of Rechabites Lodge Certificate - Jacob Wood 1866stawell

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.Membership certificate of the Star of Kew Tent: Independent Order of Rechabites. An illuminated certificate that recognised that Bro. George Rogers was enrolled in the Junior Section of the Star of Kew Tent of the Independent Order of Rechabites in 1934. star of kew tent, independent order of rechabites, george rogers

Minute Book. Independent Order of Rechabites Star of Bendigo Tent No. 5.

Minute Book. Star of Bendigo Tent No. 5. Independent Order of Rechabites

Minute Book. Trustees Star of Bendigo Tent No. 5. Independent Order of Rechabites

In recent times, the name has been used by Christian groups keen to promote total abstinence from alcohol. The Order has been active in Australia from 1843, promoting temperance and as a benefit society. Worn by Thomas Johnston, son of George Johnston of Wandin (1937-1924).Independent Order of Rechabites (IOR) royal blue sash, with gold edging and fringe.IORsashes, clothing accessories

Independent Order of Rechabites Salford Unity 1914 Roll of Honour 1919. Sword with wreaths on left-hand side, sword with gum-leaves on right-hand side. +Additional Keywords: Independent Order of Rechabites Salford UnityI.O.R.S.U. 1914 Roll of Honour 1919 Hope of Ringwood Tent *(soldiers killed) *Pollard, H.L. Pollard, J.L. Addison, A. Addison, W.J. Chivers, A.W. *Rooney, E. Thomas, H.O. Parker, F.V. {M.M} Parker, T.S. Parker, G.E. Grant, T.W. *Mackinlay, H.W. Falconer, W.A. Robinson, A.W. Wright, J.H. Dunkley, E.A. Franklin, E.A. Dawes, L.F. Dawes, C.A.R. Dawes, F.A. *Supreme Sacrifice

Minute Book !7 August 1978 - 30 November 1995 Independent Order of Rechabites

Diary. Independent Order of Rechabites Daughters of Temperance. No. 5 Australian Rough Diary. 1909.

Minute Book.1930 - 1937 Independent Order of Rechabites Star of Bendigo, Juniors Tent No. 2.

Minute Book. Star of Bendigo Tent Independent Order of Rechabites 23 loose pages in back of book.

Minute Book. Independent Order of Rechabites Star of Bendigo Tent I.O.R No. 5. Eleven loose pages.

Ledger book. Independent Order of Rechabites Started 9 June 1893 Ended 27 June 2003

Minute Book. Star of Bendigo Juvenile Tent 2. Independent Order of Rechabites Seven loose attachments.

Arthur Henry Miers played for cricket, football and baseball teams in Kew for a number of decades in the first half of the twentieth century. He was born on 22 November 1901, the son of Rodolph Theophilus Miers (1874-1951) and Margaret Frances (Margaretta) Fry (1875-1958). He had two brothers, Rodolph Cecil Miers (1904-80) and Charles Wilfred Miers (1906-88), and a sister Marjorie Elizabeth Miers (1911-84). Arthur Miers died in Kew on 25 January 1966, and after his body was cremated, his body was interred in the Mausoleum of Boroondara General (Kew) Cemetery.Membership certificate of the Hawthorn Tent of the Independent Order of Rechabites, Salford Unity given to Arthur Miers, 1916arthur henry miers, independent order of rechabites, hawthorn tent

Box found with other I.O.R memorabilia in basement of Ballarat Doll Museum.Wooden ballot box used by Independent Order of Rechabites. Black and white holes in lid for depositing voting marbles or tokens.On lid in gold paint: "I O R".ballots, ballot boxes, voting, independent order of rechabites

This work forms part of the collection assembled by the historian Dorothy Rogers, that was donated to the Kew Historical Society by her son John Rogers in 2015. The manuscripts, photographs, maps, and documents were sourced by her from both family and local collections or produced as references for her print publications. Many were directly used by Rogers in writing ‘Lovely Old Homes of Kew’ (1961) and 'A History of Kew' (1973), or the numerous articles on local history that she produced for suburban newspapers. Most of the photographs in the collection include detailed annotations in her hand. The Rogers Collection provides a comprehensive insight into the working habits of a historian in the 1960s and 1970s. Together it forms the largest privately-donated collection within the archives of the Kew Historical Society.An illuminated certificate that recognised that Bro. John Rogers was enrolled in the Junior Section of the Star of Kew Tent of the Independent Order of Rechabites in 1938 independent order of rechabites, star of kew tent, john rogers

Minute Book Independent Order of Rechabites Star of Bendigo Tent No 5 Jevenile Rechabites. Ledger No 1 September 1862 - December 1874

Minute Book. Independent Order of Rechabites Star ofBendigo Tent I.O.R. No. 5 One loose page dated meeting March 18, 1911.

Black covered booklet, gold trim and writing: Lectures for the Independent Order of Rechabites, prepared by late Bro John Bedford. Contains explanation of the diagrams of collars.McCarron, Bird & Co., Printers, 479 Collins Street, Melbourne. Prepared by John Bedford, P.D.C.R . Published and sold by The District Secretary, District Chambers, 136 Swanston Street Melbourne.bendigo, clubs, lodge

Independent Order of Rechabites Salford Unity symbolic designs on yellow background with gold border certifying Mary H. McLennan having passed the 1933 Temperance Physiology Examination.

RECHABITES. The Star of Kew Tent, No. 260. This branch of the Independent Order of Rechabites was founded in September, 1882, when the following members were installed as the first officers by the district officers, viz. Chief Ruler, Bro. W. H. Bardwell; Deputy Ruler, Bro. C. 
Viney; Past Chief Ruler, Bro. J. V. Morgan; Treasurer, Bro. R. Eyre; Money Steward, Bro. A. Brown; Levite, Bro. W. H. Richardson; Guardian, Bro. J. Wathen; Secretary, Bro. T. J. Eaton. Bros. W. H. Bardwell, T. J. Eaton, and F. J. Legge 
were appointed as trustees. It is interesting to 
note that three of the foundation members, Messrs. Bardwell, Eaton, and Richardson, and still members of the tent. The first meetings were held in the Mission Hall, but for many years the meeting place 
of the tent has been the Kew Town Hall. The funds of the tent have gradually accumulated until at the last audit they amounted to £2,097. For many years past the interest on the funds has been more than sufficient to meet all claims for sick pay. The 
total membership is now 140. The following past secretaries have been mainly instrumental in placing the tent in its present position:-Bros. T. J. Eaton, W. H. Bardwell, C. B. Gray, and C. L. Churcher. The present officers are :- C.R., Bro. R. M. Jones; D.R., Bro. T. H. B. Williams; P.C.R., Bro. C. H. Green; Treasurer, Bro. W. J. Thornton; Secretary, Bro. F. C. W. Hurrell. Junior Branch. A junior branch was founded in 1883, and while its membership has fluctuated considerably according to the enthusiasm of the management, it has been the means of introducing many members to the senior tent. Its membership is now 41. Female Branch. Lily of Kew Tent, No. 20. This branch was formed in October, 1904, and has accomplished good work. Its membership is 38. Much of its success is due to the untiring energy of its secretary, Mrs. J Jaycock. Source: FGA Barnard, Jubilee History of Kew, Victoria, 1910This document forms part of a large collection of material assembled by the Rogers family of Kew and donated by the family to the Kew Historical Society by Dorothy Rogers or by her sons. The items in the collection have social and spiritual significance and are also historically significant. Items such as this coloured lithograph have a degree of artistic and aesthetic significance as representative examples of the certificate designers art in the 19th Century.A colour lithograph, following a standard Rechabite design recording that Sister Richardson (later the historian Dorothy Rogers) joined the Junior Section of the Star of Kew Tent of the Independent Order of Rechabites on 17 February 1915. The certificate features biblical scenes and figures exhorting ‘Truth and Temperance’ and ‘Love and Purity’.independ, independent order of rechabites, dorothy (richardson) rogers, membership certificates, rogers collection, lily of kew tent, no. 20