Sub-series 01: Herald Benefit Society and Provident Fund, 1856-1973

MLMSS 9894/Boxes 1219-1221

sub-series

1856-1973

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0.27 metres of textual material (2 boxes)

The Herald Benefit Society was established in 1856 and the Provident Fund was established in 1893.
The objects of the Society shall be 1. to afford monetary relief to members while unable, from ill health or insanity, to attend to their occupation (such ill health or insanity not being the result of intemperance or other impropriety); and 2. to afford to members, their wives, and any members of their families under the age of 16, medical advise with attendance and medicines when necessary.
Members : From and after the passing of these Rules any male employee over the age of 18 and under 40 years who shall accept employment in the "Herald" Office shall be eligible for membership on presenting the official form of the Society duly filled-in and signed by the Medical Officer and the member that he is of sound condition.

This sub-series of 10 files contains minute books, balance sheets, press clippings and correspondence regarding the company's benefit society and provident funds.

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