Historical information
The Rechabite movement began in Salford England. In 1861 the first Independent order of Rechabites Friendly Society, Salford Unity, was opened in Bendigo to be called “Star of Bendigo” Tent. It was registered as Number 5 making it one of the first in Victoria. They worked with the Total Abstinence Society to organize lectures and social events designed to prove that entertainment and fun could be had without alcohol. They met in the new Temperance Hall in View Street.
Physical description
Ceremonial Sashes from the Independent Order of Rechabites, Salford Unity.
Cream silk, various ranks, printed designs, red stripes on the outer edge.
Superintendent x 1, Secretary x 3, Guardian x 3, Steward x 7, Levite x 1
Subjects
References
- “Friendly Societies in Bendigo 1856 - 1916 Written by Rita Hull. Published in 2017 by the Australian Institute of Genealogical Studies, Bendigo Area.
