1 8 1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Medievalism on the Streets Description An account of the resource This Collection analyses popular medievalism in material and public culture from the mid-nineteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on popular medievalist theatre, parades and public spectacles, as well as recreational, literary and political associations. It explores the ways in which medievalism was not simply derivative but also local and disctinctive. In this Collection you will find items relating to medievalism in public contexts and popular culture, and the revisitation or reenactment of the Middle Ages by groups such as the Society for Creative Anachronism. Hyperlink Title, URL, Description or annotation. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Engraving: http://www.catalog.slsa.sa.gov.au:80/record=b2132504~S1 URL <a href="http://images.slsa.sa.gov.au/searcy/40/PRG280_1_40_144.htm">http://images.slsa.sa.gov.au/searcy/40/PRG280_1_40_144.htm</a> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Friendly Society Picnic March at Belair National Park Subject The topic of the resource Ancient Order of Foresters, Foresters Friendly Society, Foresters, Friendly Society, Friendly Societies, banner, banners, procession, processions, South Australia, Belair, SA Description An account of the resource Men, women, and children marching with Ancient Order of Foresters banners prior to arriving at the Belair National Park. About the Ancient Order of Foresters: The Ancient Order of Foresters originated in England in the mid-eighteenth century, with the first recorded Foresters meeting being held in Leeds in 1834. The 'Ancient Order' in the friendly society's title probably refers to the medieval origins of foresters. The term entered Middle English via Old French and is first attested in English in 1297. A forester was an officer in charge of a forest, or of growing timber on an estate (Oxford English Dictionary).The Ancient Order of Foresters established its first branch (court) in Australia in Victoria in 1849.  The Foresters are a non-profit organisation. The principles of the society are founded on a desire to provide financial and social benefits as well as support to members and their families in times of unemployment, sickness, death, disability and old age. Consequently, the Foresters played a particularly active role in the lives of members and their families during the Depression and both World Wars. Membership growth was significant during and up to the mid 1940's. At this stage the society had nearly one hundred courts located throughout Victoria, and had representation in all states of Australia. During this period funds raised by Foresters contributed to the construction of approximately twenty Foresters halls throughout the state. These facilities were utilised for meetings and community purposes and halls were used as refuges in times of trauma such as bushfires and floods. In the post Second World War period membership began to decline as the social circumstances improved due to the growth of the economy and an abundance of work and improvement in the provision of government benefits. Although the importance of such groups as the Ancient Order of Foresters has declined in recent years, the society through a core of loyal and dedicated members, has never wavered from its original objectives and mission to "serve the community and deserving groups by involvement in social activities and fund raising for charities." <a href="http://www.forestersfs.com.au/1history.html">http://www.forestersfs.com.au/1history.html</a>   Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Anon. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived State Library of South Australia Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Unknown Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1914 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Reproduction rights owned by State Library of South Australia Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Hyperlink; Engraving Language A language of the resource English Ancient Order of Foresters banner banners Belair Foresters Foresters Friendly Society friendly societies friendly society procession processions SA South Australia