| 41. | Systems of health insurance usually consisted of private schemes such as Friendly societies or Welfare societies.
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| 42. | Friendly societies might also organize social functions such as dances, and some had sports teams for members.
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| 43. | The use of Friendly Society Brasses as emblems was particularly prevalent in Somerset and the surrounding counties.
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| 44. | In 1834 the Royal Foresters formed a Friendly Society, the Ancient Order of Foresters ( AOF ).
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| 45. | In 1886 Cooper established The Friendly Society.
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| 46. | The savings of the working classes were secured with the passing of the Friendly Societies Act 1875.
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| 47. | In some places the same need might be met by friendly societies organised by the members themselves.
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| 48. | Many people therefore joined friendly societies like the Oddfellows to obtain financial protection to meet these costs.
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| 49. | William Blakeney was Registrar for Friendly Societies in Queensland . and also Registrar for Patents in Queensland.
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| 50. | By 31 October 1908 the Warwick and District Friendly Societies Association was founded and office bearers elected.
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