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‘The Old Squire’, The Bulletin, 28 May 1908
The Bulletin, which was resolutely “anti-imperialist” in its outlook, published a range of verses, ballads and other “poems in which the Middle Ages were represented as despotic and barbaric” (Louise D’Arcens, Old Songs…
‘Lays of Contemporary Chivalry’
These light-hearted verses describe the endeavours of a motley band of ‘gallants’ with dubious social origins, who jostle and vie for the hand of Lady Podophylline Musa Miggs, daughter of the Baron of Potts Point, in Sydney. These are…
An Example of Weapons and Shield at the SCA College Challenge - St. Basil vs. St. Lazarus
Image of hand-made shield and sword-like weapons used by an SCA member at the 'College Challenge' tournament. In Perth, Western Australia, there are only two chapters of the SCA which are based in colleges (St. Basil (UWA) or St. Lazarus (Murdoch…
Armour-clad Members of the SCA at the 2010 College Challenge Between St. Basil and St. Lazarus
Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism dressed in armour in preparation for a battle at the College Challenge, 2010, between St. Basil's (UWA) and St. Lazarus (Murdoch). In Perth, Western Australia, these are the only two chapters of the…
Armoured SCA Member at the SCA College Challenge - St. Basil vs. St. Lazarus
Member of the SCA in fourteenth-century inspired armour complete with 'kettle hat.' He is dressed to participate in the Society for Creative Anachronism's College Challenge tournament between St. Basil (UWA) and St. Lazarus (Murdoch University), held…
Ascalon
Image of the sculpture Ascalon in front of St George’s Cathedral, Perth. The work was created by Marcus Canning and Christian de Vietri and unveiled in 2011. Ascalon is the name of the lance used by St George to slay the dragon in many…