Irish National Foresters Float at the Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Sydney, ca. 1930
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<p>An image depicting members of the Irish National Foresters Friendly Society on board a float in a Saint Patrick's Day procession in Sydney, ca 1930.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">About the Society:</span></p>
<p>The Irish National Foresters Organisation/Friendly Society is a mutual aid society, which was established to help members in distress and the relatives of members who are deceased. It began in 1877 as a breakaway from the Order of Foresters, which was originally set up in England by medieval serfs. As they were not permitted to meet openly, their meetings were gathered in dense forest and they took names associated with forestry and applied them to their leaders (e.g. Chief Ranger, Assistant Chief Ranger, Woodward and Beadle).</p>
<p>The I.N.F grew rapidly and soon became the largest friendly society in Ireland. It is non-sectarian, non-political and is not divided by class. It supported Irish nationalism and its constitution called for 'government for Ireland by the Irish people in accordance with Irish ideas and Irish aspirations'. The INF group are non-political and non-sectarian. The Society is also not based on class distinctions.</p>
<p><a href="http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/250056/sash-irish-national-foresters-after-1877">http://museumvictoria.com.au/collections/items/250056/sash-irish-national-foresters-after-1877</a></p>
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State Library of New South Wales
State Library of New South Wales
ca 1930
State Library of New South Wales
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English
Druitt's Lodge Procession Along Beamish Street, Campsie, New South Wales
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Hyperlink to an image of a Druitt's Lodge procession along Beamish Street in Campsie, Sydney, NSW.
The photograph was taken in the 1920s and shows a parade of Freemasons, some of whom are carrying banners. Although the origins of Freemasonry are extremely obscure, the earliest document which may be associated with Freemasonry is the Halliwell Manuscript or Regius Poem dating from the late fourteenth to mid fifteenth century and now held in the British Library.
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Local History Photograph Collection
Local History Photograph Collection
ca 1920s
Canterbury City Council
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English
Members of the Saint David's Society of Brisbane
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<p>An image depicting men and women of the Welsh Saint David's Society of Brisbane, gathered around the Society's banner, which depicts a dragon.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SOCIETY:</span></p>
<p>The Saint David’s Welsh Society was founded on 16th April 1918 with the aim of acknowledging and celebrating the Welsh origins of its members and to promote an appreciation of various aspects of Welsh culture within the Brisbane community of Welsh immigrants and their descendants. The Society continues to fill that role and welcomes as members all those with historical or cultural connections with Wales or an interest in Welsh cultures and history. Some of the traditions brought to Australia are still recognised and enjoyed by the Society.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">AIMS OF THE SOCIETY: </span></p>
<p>The aims of the Society are to promote the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>Welsh culture, language, literature and music;</li>
<li>Welsh traditions and ceremonies;</li>
<li>The Arts and Sciences associated with and derived from Wales and Welsh;</li>
<li>Fellowship and a sense of community among our members by means of regular meetings and functions;</li>
<li> To foster relationships with other organizations in Australia and overseas which have similar aims.</li>
</ul>
Discover more about the Society at:<a href="http://www.brisbanewelsh.org.au/">http://www.brisbanewelsh.org.au/</a>
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John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland
John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland
Undated
Fegan, Brisbane
John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland
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English
Two Men of the Ancient Order of Foresters Parading in Ceremonial Dress
Ancient Order of Foresters, Foresters, friendly societies, friendly society, procession, processions, parade, parades, float, floats, fraternity, fraternities, horse, horses, Ted Hood, NSW, New South Wales
<p>Image depicting two men of the Ancient Order of Foresters on horses dressed in full Forestry garb.</p>
<p><strong>About the Ancient Order of Foresters:</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 of Foresters established its first branch (court) in Australia in Victoria in 1849.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">The Foresters are a non-profit <span class="spelle">organisation</span>. 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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 <span class="spelle">utilised</span> for meetings and community purposes and halls were used as refuges in times of trauma such as bushfires and floods.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 <span class="grame">members,</span> 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." </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.forestersfs.com.au/1history.html">http://www.forestersfs.com.au/1history.html</a></p>
Hood, Ted
State Library of New South Wales
1929
State Library of New South Wales
Hyperlink
The Ancient Order of Foresters Parading in Ceremonial Dress
Ancient Order of Foresters, Foresters, Forestry garb, Forestry dress, friendly societies, friendly society, procession, processions, parade, parades, float, floats, fraternity, fraternities, banner, banners, Ted Hood, NSW, New South Wales, horse, horses
<p>Image depicting men of the Ancient Order of Foresters parading on horses in their ceremonial dress at a parade in 1929.</p>
<p><strong>About the Ancient Order of Foresters:</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 of Foresters established its first branch (court) in Australia in Victoria in 1849.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">The Foresters are a non-profit <span class="spelle">organisation</span>. 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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 <span class="spelle">utilised</span> for meetings and community purposes and halls were used as refuges in times of trauma such as bushfires and floods.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 <span class="grame">members,</span> 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." </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.forestersfs.com.au/1history.html">http://www.forestersfs.com.au/1history.html</a></p>
Hood, Ted
State Library of New South Wales
1929
State Library of New South Wales
Hyperlink
The Ancient Order of Foresters - Women Parading in Headdresses
headdress, headdresses, medieval style, medieval fashion, procession, processions, parade, parades, float, floats, banner, banners, Ancient Order of Foresters, Foresters, friendly societies, friendly society, fraternity, fraternities, Ted Hood, NSW, New South Wales
<p>Image depicting two women of the Ancient Order of Foresters wearing elaborate headdresses at a parade in 1929.</p>
<p><strong>About the Ancient Order of Foresters:</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 of Foresters established its first branch (court) in Australia in Victoria in 1849.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">The Foresters are a non-profit <span class="spelle">organisation</span>. 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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 <span class="spelle">utilised</span> for meetings and community purposes and halls were used as refuges in times of trauma such as bushfires and floods.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 <span class="grame">members,</span> 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." </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.forestersfs.com.au/1history.html">http://www.forestersfs.com.au/1history.html</a></p>
Hood, Ted
State Library of New South Wales
1829
State Library of New South Wales
Hyperlink
Float for the Juvenile Section of the Ancient Order of Foresters
Ancient Order of Foresters, Foresters, friendly societies, friendly society, procession, processions, parade, parades, float, floats, fraternity, fraternities, banner, banners, child, children, juvenile, Ted Hood, NSW, New South Wales
<p>Image depicting a children's float for the Ancient Order of Foresters at a parade in NSW.</p>
<p><strong>About the Ancient Order of Foresters:</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 of Foresters established its first branch (court) in Australia in Victoria in 1849.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">The Foresters are a non-profit <span class="spelle">organisation</span>. 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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 <span class="spelle">utilised</span> for meetings and community purposes and halls were used as refuges in times of trauma such as bushfires and floods.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 <span class="grame">members,</span> 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." </span></p>
Hood, Ted
State Library of New South Wales
1929
State Library of New South Wales
Hyperlink
The Ancient Order of Foresters' Billycart Float
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<p>Images of children belonging to the Ancient Order of Foresters riding billycart floats at a NSW parade.</p>
<p><strong>About the Ancient Order of Foresters:</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 of Foresters established its first branch (court) in Australia in Victoria in 1849.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">The Foresters are a non-profit <span class="spelle">organisation</span>. 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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 <span class="spelle">utilised</span> for meetings and community purposes and halls were used as refuges in times of trauma such as bushfires and floods.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;">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 <span class="grame">members,</span> 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." </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.forestersfs.com.au/1history.html">http://www.forestersfs.com.au/1history.html</a></p>
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Hood, Ted
State Library of New South Wales
1929
State Library of New South Wales
Hyperlink; Photographs