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Victorian Membership and Benefits in Friendly Societies
Victorian membership details cover 30 000 funds and 320 000 pounds in benefits. Sick pay schemes run weekly for 12 months at 10 shillings, six months at 5 shillings, with higher totals for self wife and children. Lady members receive 10 shillings for six months then 5 shillings six months, and 10 shillings at death. Medical benefits listed. Branches located at Lilydale Mount Olinda Yarra Glen Healesville Croydon and Wandin with tent meetings and secretaries or superintendents named. juvenile programs noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilydale
Mreten
Bro
Mason
Willian Button
Holly Wode
Tilydale
Mount Olinda
Wen Burton
Hope OF
Yarra Glen
Fuilmonn
V. Lawrey
G. R. Weshle
Sunior
Kitcrhower
G. P. Bull
Healesvice
Ada Roy
S E
Reid
Castella Street
Linduns
Treasens
Croydon
Thos. J, Cook
Coesdon
Juno
Miss Lusher
Wandin
E. Gaudion
Wm. Sehire