MUIOOF Loyal Garibaldi Lodge, Tarnagulla, Certificate, 1921

The Manchester Unity Independent Order Of Oddfellows was a friendly society beginning in England in 1840, and provided medical and other services to communities. MUIOOF became strong in gold-rush Australia, with many branches, or lodges, in country centres. Tarnagulla's Loyal Garibaldi Lodge was registered on 21 September 1861, and remained a vital part of the community for many decades. MUIOOF, through a series of amalgamations, is now known as Australian Unity.
This beautifully preserved certificate was presented to the Tarnagulla Hall Committee in 2015, by the descendants of Thomas Mannix, well-known Tarnagulla family in the earlier 20th century.