BOOK, DRUIDS RITUAL

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1905

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Overview

Hard back book, burgundy cover with gold U.A.O.D indented border to outside edge - torn and stained.
Full title, 'Ritual of the United Ancient Order of Druids for Use in Australasia'

Historical information

The original Druids existed long ago in Britain and Europe as a ruling order of priests. The United Ancient Order of Druids (UAOD) organisation was established in 1781 in England. The motto of the Order is “United to Assist”, while their aim is stated as “Unity, Peace and Concord”.
There was no Druid Order operating in Toodyay. The nearest at the time was Northam Lodge No. 306, founded in 1893 which was still active in 1954.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-37-2003.14a

Item type

Books (Instructional)

Objects

Width

190 mm

Height or length

130 mm

Inscriptions and markings

Handwritten inscriptions on inside cover in what appears to be by two different people, "P Salvaire" and "PR Salvaire"

Contextual information

The UAOD Druids Ritual book is the official ceremonial and constitutional guide which outlined lodge procedures, opening and closing ceremonies, and membership obligations.
This book is believed to be part of a donation by Peter Romeo Salvaire who died in 1981 at the age of 96.

Place made

Printed by JJ Miller Printing Co., 45 1/2 Post Office Place, Melbourne

Year

1905

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Friday, 7 August, 2026

Completeness

100

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