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This webpage is based on photos of Bob James' Display. Many of these images were included in a pamphlet by Bob James containing the following two essays:
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Cover photo: Member, Operative Stonemasons Society, Newcastle Eight Hour Day, 1910? NB the Square and Compass, and compare apron at p.18, Andrew Reeves, Another Day, Another Dollar, McCulloch, 1988.
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Conference Display - Click on a region of the image.
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United Mine Workers of America membership certificate, USA, 1907.
Note the Hand movements involved with 'Taking His Obligation' (ie, his oath - above left) and the secrecy and hand-shake necessary in 'Instructing the Brother' (above right) |
GUOOF Council Masters' Certificate. The 'Council Masters' Degree, once known as the Patriarchal Order, is for those who have 'been through the Chairs' of their lodge, including having served a term as 'Past Noble Grand'.
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 Magnified View of certificate: Female Icon - representing Truth and Justice |
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Banner: Independent Order of Rechabites, Moonta, South Australia.
Note the symbols and the Tent' (or lodge) name. Click to view in detail. |
Banner: Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows, Paterson, New South Wales. This is a view of the work scene and motto. Click to view the whole banner.
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Banner: Ancient Order of Foresters
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Photo: Annie Besant, in regalia of Co-Masonry 33rd Degree
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Stand-Up Figures, Freemason Regalia.
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Conference display table with various collar, sash and apron regalia.
Click to view closeup of sash for Independent Order of Rechabites |
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Executive of Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association (FEDFA), Broken Hill, 1913. Note: Sashes or collars are worn by all.
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Operative Bakers Society, Newcastle 8 - Hour Day, 1910?, which can be compared with a photo at p.18, Andrew Reeves, Another Day, Another Dollar, McCulloch, 1988.
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Procession, Grand United Order of Oddfellows, Brisbane ?, 1915 ? Note the Bible on the pillow and the sword.
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Operative Labourers Union, Newcastle 8-Hour Day, 1912?. Note the decorated 'wands' or staffs, and the 'ancient' horn.
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Knights of Labor, Melbourne, 1900's
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Independant Order of Odd Fellows, Order of Rebekah
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