Welcome to Oddfellows Australia, an alliance between:
- Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
- Independent Order of Odd Fellows South Australia
- Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows Northern Rivers Incorporated
- Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows Queensland
- Manchester Unity Independent Order of Odd Fellows Victoria
Hi
My Father recently gave me a breefcase containing some items from his grandfather . In it contains some items that relate to Manchester Unity of the Independent Order Of Oddfellows .
It appears that my great grand father was heavily involved in the order .
Pinned to a sash is a ribbon with
(loyal Past Grands Lodge No 35)
Hunter River District
I have absolutely no idea what your organisation is about but love to keep old traditions alive and kicking .
Would love to learn more
Hi Trevor, apologies for not replying earlier. The Fraternal Societies Collection at the University of Newcastle – https://livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/pages/fraternalsoc may have some information about the Hunter River District. Unfortunately the Manchester Unity IOOF in NSW has closed, some members have joined Manchester Unity Northern Rivers Inc. – https://muioofnr.org.au/, Manchester Unity IOOF in Queensland or Manchester Unity IOOF in Victoria. Best regards Nathan