76 8 1266 https://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/files/original/dac5a32463ecde6886a6198de778df42.jpg 0c7269abeb59a381199e796b5a012f9a Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 3483 Width 2046 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 Page Description An account of the resource This Collection examines literary medievalism from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. It traces an arc from the populist literary medievalism of the nineteenth century, through the more rarefied modernist turn of the mid-twentieth century, to the re-emergence of popular forms such as childrenâ€™s literature and fantasy since the 1980s. In this Collection you will find items relating to printed medievalist works and also to medievalism operating in print, for example in references to medieval events, people, and literature in nineteenth- and twentieth-century texts and dramatic works. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Journal (Microfilm) 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 â€˜Dam(n)pier as Mephistophelesâ€™ Subject The topic of the resource Alfred Dampier (1848-1908), cartoon, Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), devil, Dr Faustus (c. 1590), Faust (I & II), Goethe (1749-1832), â€˜Mephistoâ€™, Mephistopheles, Phil May (1864-1903), The Bulletin Description An account of the resource â€˜Dam(n)pier as Mephistopheles,â€™ is The Bulletin cartoonist Phil Mayâ€™s humorous pun on actor and theatrical entrepreneur Alfred Dampierâ€™s name (See Louise D'Arcens, Old Songs in the Timeless Land: Medievalism in Australian Literature 1840-1910, Turnhout: Brepols, 2011, p.164). Alfred Dampier first appeared as Mephisto in Faust in 1873 at the Royal theatre, Melbourne. While reasonably successful in his chosen profession (his acting career spanned thirty years), he was generally considered â€œsound rather than brilliantâ€ by his critics (See, for example: John Rickard, 'Dampier, Alfred (1848â€“1908)', Australian Dictionary of Biography, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/dampier-alfred-3360/text5067, accessed 12 June 2012.) Phil May acknowledges Dampierâ€™s competence and durability, albeit with a mischievous gleam in the eye and a knowing flourish of his pen. The literary origins of the legend of Dr Faust date back to the 1580s, and may be based upon a real person who died c. 1540-41 (J. W. Smeed, Faust in Literature, London: Oxford University Press, 1973, pp.1-2). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource May, Phil Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Bulletin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Bulletin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 23 October 1886 (p. 7) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Journal (Microfilm) Language A language of the resource English â€˜Mephistoâ€™ Alfred Dampier (1848-1908) cartoon Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593) devil Dr Faustus (c. 1590) Faust (I & II) Goethe (1749-1832) Mephistopheles Phil May (1864-1903) The Bulletin https://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/files/original/ec0fbbaa0a6ceaea3798ae97d2297a04.jpg dac2e5f1bcd713cfa760ad0bce649cc9 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 2526 Width 2470 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 Page Description An account of the resource This Collection examines literary medievalism from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. It traces an arc from the populist literary medievalism of the nineteenth century, through the more rarefied modernist turn of the mid-twentieth century, to the re-emergence of popular forms such as childrenâ€™s literature and fantasy since the 1980s. In this Collection you will find items relating to printed medievalist works and also to medievalism operating in print, for example in references to medieval events, people, and literature in nineteenth- and twentieth-century texts and dramatic works. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Journal (Microfilm) 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 â€˜Gratuitous Pugnacityâ€™, The Bulletin, 3 March 1888. Subject The topic of the resource Colonies, debt, Federation, free trade, government, internal debts, knight, Knight Henry, Phil May (1864-1903), Sir Henry Parkes, NSW Politics Description An account of the resource Cartoonist Phil May here encapsulates the main problems of a premature pitch by NSW for Australian Federation. The doughty knight (Sir Henry) is ready to do battle with ‘all and sundry,’ for he needs to pay off (or perhaps unload the responsibility of) his debts. The symbols of his fiscal carelessness are daubed on his surcoat and shield. This was a sticking point in the Federation debate, where the difficult question “Who would take responsibility for the unequal debts and liabilities of the [other] colonies?” frequently arose (See Beverley Kingston, The Oxford History of Australia: Glad, Confident Morning 1860-1900, vol. 3, Oxford: OUP, 1993, p. 56). Indeed, this question was still being debated at the 1910 elections (See, for example: <a href="http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15142572" target="_blank">http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article15142572</a>). While Sir Henry is keen to push forward, the female figure in the cartoon - ‘That State House’ - wears mourning black and remains unconvinced, for it is she who will have to find the money and manage things should the need arise. The State House in question is most likely the Senate, the then much debated Upper House of the projected Federal Parliament (See R. C. Baker, Federation, Adelaide: Scrymgour & Sons, 1897, p. 4). Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource May, Phil Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Bulletin Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The Bulletin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 3 March 1888 (p. 13) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Journal (Microfilm) Colonies debt federation free trade government internal debts knight Knight Henry NSW politics Phil May (1864-1903) Sir Henry Parkes 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. URL <a href="http://medievalcombat.org/">http://medievalcombat.org/</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 MCC Website - Medieval Combat Subject The topic of the resource medieval combat, combat, re-enactment, training, battle, battles, martial arts, European, Middle Eastern, recreation, sport, sports, medieval sport, New South Wales, NSW, Cowra Description An account of the resource The website for MCC - Medieval Combat, a group of martial enthusiasts and historians who are students and practitioners of both European and Middle Eastern martial arts. They are based in Cowra, New South Wales. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource MCC Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available MCC Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Accessed 26/11/2012 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource MCC Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Website Language A language of the resource English battle battles combat Cowra European martial arts medieval combat medieval sport Middle Eastern New South Wales NSW re-enactment recreation sport sports training https://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/files/original/81183b9a4ba4960867c64e02bde7bf07.jpg 1869fbc6c3e81c47b594d0ea76401582 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 2360 Width 1600 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. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital Photograph; JPEG 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 Warrior and dragon sign, Cascade Brewery, Hobart, Tasmania Subject The topic of the resource Boagâ€™s Brewery, Cascade Brewery, dragon, St George, Hobart, knight, lance, Launceston, sign, Tas, Tasmania, warrior. Description An account of the resource This photograph of a sign was taken at the rear of the Cascade Brewery. The sign features a warrior on horseback killing a dragon with a lance. The similarity of the sign to the original St George logo used by the Launceston brewery Boag’s, which was purchased by Cascade Brewery in 1922, suggests that this may also be an image of the warrior saint popular during the medieval period. For the Boag's Brewery image see <a href="http://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/items/show/884">http://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/items/show/884</a>   Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McEwan, Joanna Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 5, 2008 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Photograph Boagâ€™s Brewery Cascade Brewery dragon Hobart knight lance Launceston sign St George Tas Tasmania warrior. https://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/files/original/fingerbraiding_852e56fb78.jpg f1aad9022e18a29157dc102dcacd1fe6 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 480 Width 640 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. 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 Finger Braiding at the SCA College Challenge - St. Basil vs. St. Lazarus Subject The topic of the resource Society for Creative Anachronism, SCA, Kingdom of Lochac, recreation, re-creation, tourney, tournament, Saint Basil, Saint Lazarus, medieval women, fashion, UWA, University of Western Australia, Murdoch University, medieval style, art, craft, finger braiding, medieval craft Description An account of the resource A girl in a sixteenth century inspired dress and cap demonstrating the art of finger braiding at the Society for Creative Anachronism's College Challenge tournament. The event was held at the University of Western Australia and featured participants from St. Basil (UWA) and St. Lazarus (Murdoch University). About the Society for Creative Anachronism and the Kingdom of Lochac (the Australian and New Zealand regional branch of the SCA): The Society for Creative Anachronism is an international organisation which focuses on the study and 're-creation' of Medieval and Early Modern cultures and their histories before the seventeenth century. As the prime example of a 'living history' group, members of the SCA aim to re-create the past through applying elements of historical knowledge to a practical engagement with Medieval and Early Modern crafts, martial arts, science, metalwork and cooking (for example). The Society was created by graduates of the University of Berkley in California in the 1960s and has since branched out to include 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members in locations across the globe. The Kingdom of Lochac is the regional branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism for individuals living in Australia and New Zealand. Information regarding the College of St. Basil the Great can be found at <a href="http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home">http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home</a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McEwan, Joanne Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available McEwan, Joanne Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 19/12/2010 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource The Society for Creative Anachronism Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Image made available with the participants' permission art craft fashion finger braiding medieval craft medieval style medieval women Murdoch University re-creation recreation Saint Basil Saint Lazarus SCA Society for Creative Anachronism tournament tourney University of Western Australia UWA https://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/files/original/cord-making_b8104646f9.jpg 3b4840b3a713e6c9350750584f61bac4 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 480 Width 582 https://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/files/original/dscn2361_8f95de6a7c.jpg e96b55e95bff544b0b1bdb6f7fdcfd26 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 375 Width 444 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. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. 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 Cord-making at the SCA College Challenge - St. Basil vs. St. Lazarus Subject The topic of the resource Society for Creative Anachronism, SCA, Kingdom of Lochac, recreation, re-creation, tourney, tournament, Saint Basil, Saint Lazarus, medieval women, fashion, art, craft, finger braiding, medieval craft, cord, cord-making, Murdoch University, University of Western Australia, UWA Description An account of the resource Two girls in twelfth and thirteenth century dress making cord on lucets at the Society for Creative Anachronism's College Challenge between St. Basil (UWA) and St. Lazarus (Murdoch University). The event was held on the UWA campus on the 19th December 2010. About the Society for Creative Anachronism and the Kingdom of Lochac (the Australian and New Zealand regional branch of the SCA): The Society for Creative Anachronism is an international organisation which focuses on the study and 're-creation' of Medieval and Early Modern cultures and their histories before the seventeenth century. As the prime example of a 'living history' group, members of the SCA aim to re-create the past through applying elements of historical knowledge to a practical engagement with Medieval and Early Modern crafts, martial arts, science, metalwork and cooking (for example). The Society was created by graduates of the University of Berkley in California in the 1960s and has since branched out to include 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members in locations across the globe. The Kingdom of Lochac is the regional branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism for individuals living in Australia and New Zealand. Information regarding the College of St. Basil the Great can be found at <a href="http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home">http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home</a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McEwan, Joanne Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available McEwan, Joanne Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 19/12/2010 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource The Society for Creative Anachronism Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Image made available with the permission of the participants art cord cord-making craft fashion finger braiding Kingdom of Lochac medieval craft medieval women Murdoch University re-creation recreation Saint Basil Saint Lazarus SCA Society for Creative Anachronism tournament tourney University of Western Australia UWA https://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/files/original/p1012308_bf2d3e5f6d.jpg 73259a3912560458c20692130df7d119 Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 2203 Width 1791 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. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. 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 SCA Members Battling at the SCA College Challenge - St. Basil vs. St. Lazarus Subject The topic of the resource SCA, Society for Creative Anachronism, St. Basil, Saint Basil, Saint Lazarus, St. Lazarus, kettle hat, armour, armoury, knight, knighthood, chivalry, Kingdom of Lochac, armour making, UWA, University for Western Australia, Murdoch University, medieval armour, tournament, tourney, battle, medieval craft, craft, metalwork Description An account of the resource Members of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) fighting in a tournament known as 'the College Challenge.' In Perth, Western Australia, there are only two chapters of the SCA which are based in colleges (St. Basil (UWA) or St. Lazarus (Murdoch University). Therefore, this challenge was fought solely between St. Basil and St. Lazarus at the UWA campus on the 19th December 2010. About the Society for Creative Anachronism and the Kingdom of Lochac (the Australian and New Zealand regional branch of the SCA): The Society for Creative Anachronism is an international organisation which focuses on the study and 're-creation' of Medieval and Early Modern cultures and their histories before the seventeenth century. As the prime example of a 'living history' group, members of the SCA aim to re-create the past through applying elements of historical knowledge to a practical engagement with Medieval and Early Modern crafts, martial arts, science, metalwork and cooking (for example). The Society was created by graduates of the University of Berkley in California in the 1960s and has since branched out to include 19 kingdoms, with over 30,000 members in locations across the globe. The Kingdom of Lochac is the regional branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism for individuals living in Australia and New Zealand. Information regarding the College of St. Basil the Great can be found at <a href="http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home">http://lochac.sca.org/basil/index.php?page=home</a> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McEwan, Joanne Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Society for Creative Anachronism Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Joanne McEwan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 19/12/2010 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Image made available with the permission of the participants. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Photograph. Armour armour making armoury battle chivalry craft kettle hat Kingdom of Lochac knight knighthood medieval armour medieval craft metalwork Murdoch University Saint Basil Saint Lazarus SCA Society for Creative Anachronism St. Basil St. Lazarus tournament tourney University for Western Australia UWA https://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/files/original/p1012302_618e290180.jpg 8fa6a41daea2fc8b008902118a5d55cc Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 1517 Width 1726 https://ausmed.arts.uwa.edu.au/files/original/p1012312_cbb7f78d02.jpg bcb966837f5acfc705ce52cbcc83920d Omeka Image File The metadata element set that was included in the `files_images` table in previous versions of Omeka. These elements are common to all image files. Bit Depth 8 Channels 3 Height 3648 Width 1620 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. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Digital Photograph 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 Stained glass window depicting the Cross of St Benedict in the New Chapel, New Norcia Subject The topic of the resource Benedictine monks, Benedictines, Catholic chapel, Cross of St Benedict, Latin wording, monastery, monasticism, monks, New Chapel, New Norcia, Order of St Benedict, St Benedict of Nursia, stained glass, window Description An account of the resource This small round window above the altar in the New Chapel at New Norcia bears the Cross of St Benedict in stained glass. A cross dominates almost the entire frame surrounded by the letters C. S. P. and B.  These letters denote the Latin phrase “Crux Sancti Patris Benedicti”, which translates into English as “The Cross of our Holy Father Benedict”. This cross is often depicted on the reverse side of St Benedict medals.     About New Norcia: New Norcia is a monastic town located 132 km north of Perth in Western Australia. The town is owned and run by a community of Benedictine monks and houses one of only three Benedictine monasteries (for men) in Australia. At its height the monastery housed approximately 80 monks, but currently there are only seven in residence. The Benedictines are part of a religious order within the Catholic Church known as the Order of St Benedict (OSB). Benedictines live in small, largely autonomous communities and base their way of life on the Rule of St Benedict, which prioritises a balance of prayer and work and calls for promises of stability, obedience and a conversion of life. The first Benedictine community was established in the sixth-century in Italy by St Benedict of Nursia (c.480-547). Originally intended as a mission to evangelise and educate the indigenous peoples of the Victoria Plains, the site at New Norcia was founded in 1847 by two Spanish Benedictine missionaries, Dom José Benito Serra and Dom Rosendo Salvado. Serra’s involvement in the missionary activities at new Norcia decreased following his appointment as Co-adjutor Bishop of Perth in 1849, while Salvado (1814-1900) committed himself wholly to developing the mission and leading the monastic community. He subsequently became the key figure in the first 50 years of New Norcia’s history. He made numerous fundraising trips to Europe, which provided him with the means to purchase books, vestments, artwork and equipment for the community and also to oversee the construction of new buildings. He died in Rome in 1900 and his body was returned to New Norcia. Under Salvado’s successor, Bishop Fulgentius Torres (1861-1914), New Norcia became more like a traditional monastic settlement. An increased focus on education and artistic pursuits led to the establishment of two schools and improvements to many of the town’s buildings. For more information on New Norcia, see the New Norcia Benedictine Community website: <a href="http://newnorcia.wa.edu.au/" target="_blank">http://newnorcia.wa.edu.au/</a>.   Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource McEwan, Joanne Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 7 January 2011 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource No Copyright Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Digital Photograph Benedictine monks Benedictines Catholic chapel Cross of St Benedict Latin wording monastery monasticism monks New Chapel New Norcia Order of St Benedict St Benedict of Nursia stained glass window