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 at the Foundations Description An account of the resource This Collection illustrates how medievalism has always existed â€˜in plain viewâ€™ in Australian public life, as a conspicuous cultural memory ghosting Australiaâ€™s modernity. It focuses on discourses about, debates over, and changing interpretations of i) Australiaâ€™s medievalist political and religious institutions and rituals, ii) its architecture, and iii) its civic environment. In this Collection are items relating to all three of these key areas. Firstly, you will find items that point to the medieval influences and inflections that still permeate and influence our political, legal and religious institutions and traditions. Secondly, you will find numerous examples of neo-gothic and neo-romanesque architecture, and some cases where architectural features are known to have been modelled on specific medieval buildings. Thirdly, you will find items relating to the ways in which medievalism is incorporated into our civic environments and expressed through statues, monuments and war memorials. Hyperlink Title, URL, Description or annotation. URL <a href="http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/digby/dg-aof.htm">http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/digby/dg-aof.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 Ancient Order of Foresters Hall, Digby, Victoria. Subject The topic of the resource Ancient Order of Foresters, Foresters, Friendly Society, Friendly Societies, Foresters Friendly Society, Digby, Victoria, hall, court, courts, Hamilton Spectator Description An account of the resource Link to photograph taken at the opening of the Ancient Order of Foresters Hall at Digby, Victoria in September 1873. The link also provides extracts from the Hamilton Spectator regarding the establishment of the Hall. 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 <a href="http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/digby/dg-aof.htm">http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/digby/dg-aof.htm</a> Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Hamilton Spectator Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource September 1873 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource <a href="http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/digby/dg-aof.htm">http://www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/digby/dg-aof.htm</a> Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Photograph Ancient Order of Foresters court courts Digby Foresters Foresters Friendly Society friendly societies friendly society hall Hamilton Spectator Victoria