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Editorial 3

Message from the Grand Chaplain 4

Have your say 5

Grand Proclamation 6

Lodge Sir James Hardy 10

Israel 12

Meet the Staff 14

Questions and Answers 14

GM’s trip to south coast NSW 15

A famous mason: Joseph Banks 17

Bagpipes 18

River Cruise 19

Tip Card 19

Drummoyne Rugby Club 20

Quarterly Communication 22

The Grand Secretary’s Page 23

DGIWs & RGCs Conference 24

Book Reviews 26

Coffs Harbour Freemason Association 27

Heart Research Institute 28

masoniCare 30

Something for the Ladies 32

Travel – Belfast 34

Lodge Wallis Plains No 4 36

Other Masonic Orders 37

NSW Masonic Ensemble 37

Regional Roundup 38

Service Certificates 44

Crossword 45

Initiates 46

CONTENTS

22 FREEMASON SPRING 2010

The Official Journal of The United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory

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Let us rememberalways the words

of a wise oldphilosopher who

said that ‘Life is tooshort to be little’.

Or, as a formerAustralian PrimeMinister quoted,

‘Life was not meant to be easy’.

SPRING 2010 FREEMASON

By RW BRO TED SIMMONS OAM EDITORIAL

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Life’s too short to be littlePsychologists tell us that we cannot store up thoughts of hate and draw to ourselves love for our fellow man.

We are all familiar with the oldsaying that ‘like attracts like’,which to most of us is not

only the law of the magnet but also thelaw of the mind.

To make our minds capable of attractingthe best in life we must first fill them withgood, constructive, hopeful, harmonious,courageous, confident thoughts. If we wantto win loyalty, then we must be loyal. If wewish for success, we must think in termsof success.

We create our own mental attractionor magnet and we can only get back inlife what we give out. We can only attractthose things to which we are attuned andthere is no price tag on our thoughts orour capabilities for service.

Each day we strive to face whatevercomes our way or befalls our lot. Weaccept all things with reservation. We facepeople in the same way with all of theirstrength and weaknesses, with all of theirlove and hate.

If we take time to think about it all, wecan easily be impressed by the tremendousforces for both good and bad which con-front us today and every day. They aregigantic forces indeed, and if we can steerthem right a successful outcome will beassured.

Hard work, difficulties, perplexities anddisappointments will greet us but if we goforward with faith, hope, courage anddetermination to win and with it we com-bine the spirit of kindness and considera-tion for others, we can, without a doubt,enjoy success and happiness.

If we have our minds for only the goodthings, we often overlook the evil. Thereare times when we find the law of ourmind lax and acceptable to unkindnessand hate. Today’s world of anger, greed

Let us remember always the words of awise old philosopher who said that ‘Lifeis too short to be little’. Or as a formerAustralian Prime Minister quoted that‘Life was not meant to be easy’.

Often we allow ourselves to be so upsetby small things which we really shoulddespise and forget. Perhaps someone wehelped has proved ungrateful, somereward we thought we deserved has beendenied us.

We feel such disappointments sostrongly that we can no longer work orsleep. But isn’t that absurd.

This is where the teachings of masonrycan be of importance. Remember, a masonis a man whose word is his bond, a manwhose ear is open to hear the cry of dis-tress, whose eye penetrates shame anddeceit, whose feet are swift to run errandsof mercy and whose hand supports thefalling brother.

He is a man who banishes evil and clingsto the good, a man subject to the faults andfoibles of human nature but whose desireis to do good and to show mercy.

Here we are on this earth with onlydecades to live and we lose many irre-placeable hours brooding over grievancesthat in a year’s time will be forgotten byus and everybody concerned.

Put this thought in your mind, tack iton the inside of your lodge case, carry itin your notebook on your laptop - let usdevote our life to worthwhile things, goodthoughts, real affections and enduringundertakings.

Only by these actions and beliefs willwe succeed in making our lives better,happier and more harmonious but moreimportantly, spread this happiness toothers that their lives may also becomemore worthwhile.

and selfishness breeds constant examplesof what is wrong and why at times, webecome disappointed with our ownactions and thoughts and those of thepeople around us.

We become disturbed by the littleunimportant things caused by little peoplewith untrained minds. People who takeevery opportunity to display their igno-rance and their tendency to do wrong sothat they may benefit from the darker sideof life.

We must never permit the magnet ofour mind to waver but rather strengthenit to overlook the little things of life andto permit, in the highest sense of the word,only that which our Great Teacher, whonot only walks beside us but who guidesus on our way to righteousness and love,has taught us.



By RW BRO PETER KILKEARY OAM, PJGWMESSAGE FROM THE GRAND CHAPLAIN

As I write this article, I am sitting outsidemy caravan at Lake Conjola. A minute’swalk will take me from my caravan to thelakeside beach where our family regularlyenjoy swimming. On a hot summer’s daywe enjoy the cool water. The same lake pro-vides us with a steady supply of fish caughtby my wife and grandchildren. What wedon’t catch, we can purchase from theSeafood Man who has conveniently comeby to supply us with tonight’s entrée.

Thank God our Creator for the benefitof water. Use it wisely and avoid waste. Atthe same time, recognise its dangers andbe careful, especially when young childrenare involved.

“Water, water everywhere, but not adrop to drink.” This was the mariner’slament. Recognise water as God’s gift tous and be thankful.

I just want to add that after four monthsaway from home we returned on 9 Juneand are still in the process of unpackingboxes. We are grateful for the kindnessshown to us during those months byfriends from Freemasonry, Rotary and ourlocal church.

Water, watereverywhere...The words above were used by the 18th century English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridgein his famous poem in 1797 about the Ancient Mariner. I thought of them on 5 February as mywife and I found our unit flooded during heavy rain.

Water rose outside our glassdoors faster than it could bedrained away and at about

7.30pm with what sounded like anexplosion, the weight of water pushed theglass doors down and water rushedthrough our unit. Two budgies werefloating in their cages, my wife wasknocked from her chair, heavy furniturewas moved by the incoming water and Iwas thankful that I was standing clear ofthe doors.

We received wonderful help from theSES and the Bushfire Brigade whose mem-bers pumped water out, cleared drains andmade it possible for us to sleep in our bed.A few days later we moved into temporaryaccommodation and at the time of writingare in our ninth week away from home.

Much of Eastern Australia has recentlyreceived heavy rain leading to floods. Lossand distress follow such events but thereare also beneficial consequences as parchedfarming land becomes productive for cropsand grazing. Even Lake Eyre, past scene ofland speed records, is now truly a lake withwater. Rivers which were a trickle are now

flowing again and providing a lifestreamfor struggling farmers.

Water is essential to life. On a hot daythere is wonderful refreshment in a cooldrink of water. It has become quite commonto see people carrying bottles of water inrecognition of the dangers of dehydrationin our hot climate. On the other hand, anexcess of water can result in destructionand two notable examples of this in Biblicalwritings are the story of the flood, an instru-ment of divine judgment and the waterswhich engulfed the pursuing Egyptians asthe Hebrews began their exodus from Egyptunder the leadership of Moses.

In both Jewish and Christian religiouspractice, water is a symbol of cleansing.Washing and purification are referred tomany times in the VSL. For those of theChristian faith, the sacrament of baptismis a sign of entry into that faith and intothe Church.

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Recognise water as God’sgift to us and be thankful.


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Have your sayA contribution from FreemasonryMarrying two people together is an obviousthing to do for a Civil Marriage Celebrant.However, another way to ‘marry thingstogether’ is what one can do with a littlethought. To give an example: On ABC radiothere was a talk about a museum in Canberrathat was in the process of collecting data onair pollution. There were no records availableas far back as the 50s through to the 70s. Thegentleman from the museum in question waselated by news that a man had sent in hisscuba diving tank, last used in the 80s, fromwhich they were able to extract great data.

Listening to the minutes read out in manylodges, that go back 50 or even 150 years, itstruck me that it was a shame no mention ofthe weather and climate was recorded. Howwonderful it would be to have that data topresent to the relevant authority for the next100 odd years, as a public service fromFreemasonry. This is a simple practice thatcould be adopted, as it has been in my lodge,Wm Ross No 76, and if nothing else it bringssmiles to the brethren's faces.RW Bro Edwin Power WM

Lodge Wm Ross No 76, Goulburn NSW

Women inFreemasonry I write to commend you on the articleappearing in the winter edition of Freemason,“Women in Freemasonry”pp18-19.

Your article gave a fair and balanced viewof the International Order of Co-FreemasonryLe Droit Humain, and I am pleased to seethat Dr McIntyre commented on the manywonderful contributions Co-Freemasons havemade and continue to make to Australiansociety. Whilst we are different in that weadmit women to Freemasonry, I can assureyou our work motivates us to the sameMasonic ideals of Benevolence, Brotherhood,Social Conscience and Morality.

We welcome the development of cordialand mutually respectful relations betweenour two Orders and thanks to your article forraising awareness of Women in Freemasonry.RW Bro RT

The role of a DGIWHaving just served as the District GrandInspector of Workings in District 14 in thisjurisdiction, I want to convey to othersinterested in becoming a DGIW what thisrole entails.

The duties of a DGIW can be separatedinto two categories of ceremonial andadministrative.

The ceremonial side requires the DGIW toattend lodge meetings within his district in anofficial capacity with a first degree or aninstallation compulsory. Otherwise, he canattend any meetings of his choice. This allowsthe DGIW to become familiar with his districtand to build up a rapport with the Masters. Italso provides an opportunity to observe howeach lodge is performing and to make any rec-ommendations for improve ment. This isparticularly rewarding as you are able to havean influence on your district and the directionit takes. A DGIW also meets many brethrenand builds up some wonderful relationshipsover his two-year term.

Administration has many aspects includingreporting, meetings and interviewing MemberAssistance Scheme (‘MAS’) candidates whoare not able to obtain two sponsors for admis-sion to the Craft. Monthly reports must besubmitted to the Regional Grand Counsellorto provide the Grand Secretariat with essen-tial information on what is happening in thejurisdiction. The DGIW is required to attendRegional and District meetings and GrandLodge communications.

Holding the position of DGIW has beenone of the highlights of my masonic career. I highly recommend this position to otherbrethren who want to make a difference inthe Craft.VW Bro Warren Radnan

Why not junk mail?Reading this article made me both sad andvery angry as I feel there is more than oneway to look at this.

As a young child in the 1950s my motherhad MS and her life and world contractedsmaller and smaller with the progression ofthe disease. No TV, internet etc, her onlycontact with the world at large was “Junk

Mail”. It gave her independence and dignityto choose her own clothes, gifts and Christ-mas presents for other people without theindignity of asking others for unnecessaryassistance.

I can sympathise with those who feel wehave too much junk mail but then think ofthe people who design, print and deliver.What would happen to them if we all tookthe view of “No Junk Mail”. Where wouldtheir dignity and independence be withoutthis employment and incoming wages.

So I ask you, the next time you get junkmail and think it’s cheap rubbish, SMILEand say thank you because you can stillclear your mail box or empty the inserts andresponsibly put them into the recycle bin.Spare a thought for all those who only havethis small window into the wonderful worldout there, as everyone’s independence allround is being protected.

I have been reading this magazine foryears and this is the first time I have beenprompted to print. My father fought in bothWorld Wars, was a Past Master of Bannock-burn Bruce and Thistle (Scotland) and I ammarried to a lodge secretary (NSW).Susan May Hine

Emu Plains

From masoniCareThe masoniCare Board, together with itsMarketing and Fundraising Sub-Committee,is committed to ensuring the fraternity isregularly updated with information on yourGrand Charity, the causes it's supportingand to highlight the charitable efforts ofmasons in the community.

We are pleased to advise that masoniCare'smonthly newsletter ‘Intouch’ is now availableon the masoniCare website.

We ask that you to encourage your lodgeto support masoniCare by ensuring thenewsletter is circulated, included with noticepapers and made available at your lodgemeetings and festive board.

To view and print the newsletter, pleasego to http://www.masonicare.org.au/LinksPubsRW Bro Greg Redfern, PJGW

Chairman – masoniCare Board

HAVE YOUR SAY



Grand Proclamation

Grand Master MW Bro Dr G H Levenston Deputy Grand Master RW Bro G R EleyAssistant Grand Master RW Bro Walid MehannaSenior Grand WardenRW Bro D H GriggJunior Grand Warden RW Bro R J WebbGrand Chaplain RW Bro Rev Dr J F Hely CBE

Grand Chaplain RW Bro Rev P B Kilkeary OAMGrand Chaplain RW Bro Rabbi Dr S H Tov-LevGrand Chaplain RW Bro L P Carter OBEGrand Treasurer RW Bro R K CollinsDeputy Grand Treasurer VW Bro A G EbertGrand RegistrarRW Bro J E Armfield

Deputy Grand Registrar RW Bro A G JamiesonGrand ArchitectVW Bro W V SinclairDeputy Grand Supt of WorksVW Bro P E RobinsonGrand SecretaryRW Bro K J McGlinnDeputy Grand SecretaryRW Bro C J CravenDeputy Grand SecretaryRW Bro K C Taylor

Grand Director of CeremoniesRW Bro A Georges

Deputy Grand Director of CeremoniesVW Bro P M Ratcliff

Assistant Grand Director of CeremoniesVW Bro F Pamplona

Assistant Grand Director of CeremoniesW Bro E Maniago

Grand Lodge Officers for 2010-2011

Hearty good wishesThis was the message from the Grand Master, MW Bro Dr Gregory Levenston to the new and progressive officers who were invested at the Grand Proclamation in August.



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Ladies, gentlemen and brethrenattended the ceremony at theSydney Masonic Centre and were

entertained by the pageantry and themusical items. Heralds welcomed theGrand Master’s entry, the MasonicEnsemble presented two items while BroDaniel Rojas performed a traditionalSouth American folk song.

The evening began with the entry andofficial welcome to the Grand SupremeRuler of the Order of the Secret Monitor,Most Worthy Bro Michael Shearer, the Sov-ereign Grand Commander of the Ancientand Accepted Scottish Rite for Australia,Most Powerful Bro Peter Straw and theGrand Master of Mark and Royal ArchMasons of NSW/ACT Most Excellent Com-panion Edward Keenahan.

The Grand Director, RW Bro DougGrigg then proclaimed MW Bro Levenstonas the Grand Master of the United GrandLodge of NSW & ACT for the ensuing year.MW Bro Anthony Lauer gave the Addressto the Grand Master who then appointedand invested RW Bro Glenn Eley as DeputyGrand Master and RW Bro Walid Mehanna

as Assistant Grand Master. The sponsorswere MW Bro Ron Johnson PGM and MWBro Ray Green PGM.

RW Bro Grigg was similarly invested asSenior Grand Warden and RW Bro RonWebb as Junior Grand Warden followed bythe investiture of the remaining officers bythe Grand Master, the Deputy Grand Masterand the Assistant Grand Master.

W Bro Peter Howlett delivered theAddress to the Brethren and MW BroRobert Hammond PGM extended greetingson behalf of the representatives of SisterGrand Lodges.

In his Address, the Grand Master par-ticularly thanked the 2009-2010 officers fortheir service and extended hearty goodwishes to them and the new team.

“In this second decade of the 21st cen-tury we must tackle the issue of purpose ofFreemasonry and lodges. In the 18th cen-tury the accent was on high moral princi-ples, in the 19th century social matters, inthe 20th century charity while in the 21stwe seek enlightenment and understanding.

“Enlightenment is knowledge and is seenas progressive and adaptable to change. Each

individual must apply enlightenment to hisown life and use purpose to make the rightdecisions for the new generation of masons.The Square and Compasses brand needs tobe deeply respected by Masons and admiredby the community.”

The Grand Master said ten new Masonsare initiated every week but that is notenough and a 25,000 membership is neededin NSW by 2020. He said there were furthersigns of renewal with the formation of tennew lodges with another six in the pipeline.

“The Building Task Force is working tomeet current and future demands forMasonic centres but it will take at leastanother decade. Also, there will be a reportat the September Communication on theinquiry into voting for the position ofGrand Master.

“My vision remains the same. As anorganisation we have to be viable and havea sustainable future. We have to emphasisethe influence of regional freemasonry andmust keep transforming Freemasonry inNSW and ACT to enable us to grow inconfidence and achieve real change andpurpose.”

Senior Grand DeaconW Bro J R AngelesJunior Grand DeaconW Bro J J BegbieGrand Sword BearerW Bro C I WattleGrand Standard BearerW Bro R K MurrayGrand Director of Music VACANTGrand OrganistVACANTDeputy Grand OrganistRW Bro J Baldwin OAMGrand HeraldVACANTGrand PursuivantBro P A HowlettDeputy Grand PursuivantW Bro N MannounGrand StewardW Bro B AkpinarGrand StewardW Bro J B BertramGrand StewardW Bro J E BrownGrand StewardW Bro R E D DixonGrand StewardW Bro D C FallsGrand StewardW Bro L D HallGrand StewardW Bro K Lee

Grand StewardW Bro J M Le FaucheurGrand StewardW Bro R C LloydGrand StewardW Bro B G MaplesGrand StewardW Bro P J MasonGrand StewardW Bro P L MillerGrand StewardW Bro R A PearsonGrand StewardW Bro R J ReidGrand StewardW Bro K W ReynoldsGrand StewardW Bro G W SingletonGrand StewardW Bro L B SmithGrand StewardW Bro P J SmithGrand StewardW Bro R N TaylorGrand StewardW Bro B ZguricGrand TylerVW Bro G W BeattonChairmanGrand CharityRW Bro G C RedfernChairmanBoard of ManagementRW Bro S M Green



ThenewGrand OfficersDEPUTY GRAND MASTER

RW Bro Glenn Eley

Born, raised and educated withinthe United Kingdom, Glenn Eleyattended primary school in

Malvern and concluded his education atGrammar School before embarking onhis career path in motion pictures.

On completing his school education heenrolled within the UK film Industry at theJA Rank Industries.

Arriving in Australia in 1969 he firstsecured work with Supreme Films basedin Paddington, however it was not untilSupreme Films became part of GreaterUnion two years later, that led Glenn intoMasonry.

He is currently Group OperationsManager Cinesound Movietone Produc-tions, a subsidiary of The Greater UnionOrganisation.

He also operates his own Company EleyFilm and Video Enterprises, which hasbeen responsible for the preservation ofthe Australian War Memorials film col-lection in Canberra from 1993/2003 andis currently contracted to Film Australiaas its film consultant in the preservationof their collection

Glenn also enjoys membership of severalnotable film associations and is a memberof the Australian Film Pioneers Society,Associate Member of the Australian Cine-matographers Society and a member of theAustralian Film Copyright Holders Society

His masonic career began when he wasinitiated into The Robert Burns Lodge ofAustralia No.21 in April 1974, passed and

raised within “Burns” and then commencedin office. He became WM of the RobertBurns Lodge of Australia No 21 for twoterms in 1983/1985 and again in 1994/1996.He was appointed DGIW for three termsfrom 1998 until 2004.

In similar fashion, he was appointedRegional Grand Counsellor for three termsfor Region 12, from 2004 until 2009

Glenn was primarily responsible for there-activation of Lodge Castlereagh No.72by re-locating the charter from Coonambleto Sydney SMC. It now consists of 60 activemembers within three years of re-activation

RW Bro Eley served together with Offi-cers of the Grand Lodge Secretariat informing the successful Secretaries/Trea-surers seminars and has served withTraining Officers for the combined Region1 and 12s Mentoring/ Leadership trainingcourses.

ASSISTANT GRAND MASTER

RW Bro Walid Mehanna

Walid Mehanna is highly quali -fied for the role of AssistantGrand Master, having pro -

gres sed through the Ceremonial Teamfrom Grand Steward in 2002 to SeniorGrand Warden in 2008/2009. He servedas the Assistant Grand Director from2005 to 2007.

Walid was initiated into Freemasonryin Lodge Wallace Bryce No 684 on 11 Feb-ruary 1991 and served in each of the pro-gressive offices of the lodge. The lodgeconsolidated with Lodge Sir Joseph BanksNo 300 on 27 July 1993 and Walid was

installed as the WM of the consolidatedlodge on 14 September 1996. He joinedwith others in a petition to Grand Lodgerequesting approval to form The CedarsLodge No 1041 of which he became aFoundation Member.

In addition to his involvement in CraftMasonry, RW Bro Mehanna is a PastWorthy Supreme Ruler of the Secret Mon-itor, a member of the 30th Degree of theAncient and Accepted Scottish Rite and hastaken all the degrees in the Supreme Orderof the Holy Royal Arch.

Born in Beirut, Lebanon, in August1963, Walid was the eldest of five brothersand a sister. He migrated to Australia inJanuary 1986 at the age of 23 and marriedRima, producing four wonderful children,Rebecca, Jennifer, Danielle and Charbel.

Educated in commerce and account-ancy, Walid has applied his qualificationsin establishing successful business opera-tions which he jointly manages with Rima.

During his 12 months as President ofthe former Present and Past Grand OfficersAssociation in 2008/2009, the Associationchanged its name to the Freemasons Asso-ciation (NSW & ACT), admitted womenas members, entered into a Memorandumof Understanding with the United GrandLodge and raised more than $45,000 forthe NSW Freemasons Disaster Relief Fund.

Walid has already organised a confer-ence for 2020 Masons and their partners atthe Bankstown District Sports Club on 11September 2010 to discuss how they canbest serve Freemasonry.

In his spare time, our Assistant GrandMaster enjoys his passion for off-roaddriving, discovering the Australian coun-tryside, movies and social interaction whichhe shares with Rima and his children.

Grand Proclamation

L to R: RW Bro Glenn Eley and RW Bro Walid Mehanna

L to R: RW Bro Douglas Grigg and RW Bro Ron Webb



SENIOR GRAND WARDEN

RW Bro Douglas Grigg

Doug Grigg was initiated intoFreemasonry in Lodge EdinburghSt John No 38, Mudgee on 2 April

1980 and was made a Royal Arch Masonin August 1982.

In October 2000 he was installed asMaster of Lodge Edinburgh St John No 38and again in 2005.

He was elected Grand Steward in 2003and Deputy Grand Pursuivant in 2004. Hethen progressed through the CeremonialTeam to be appointed Grand Director ofCeremonies in 2009.

He also rejoined Royal Arch Masonryin Chapter Dubbo No 33 where he hasserved two terms as First Principal. He is amember of the Grand Stewards Lodge, theDubbo Rose Croix Chapter and the StNicholas Preceptory in Geurie.

Doug lives on a small farm outsideMudgee with his wife Anne and numerouspets. He has two daughters who live inSydney and a much loved granddaughter.

Doug fills his non-masonic time withactive membership of the Mudgee RescueSquad and his local Rural Fire Brigade andwith part time work as a Funeral Director.

JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN

RW Bro Ron Webb

RW Bro Ron Webb was initiatedinto Lodge Maylands No. 95WAC on 22 February 1974.

He progressed through all offices cul-minating in being installed in the Chairof Maylands on Easter Monday 1983 andthen a second year in 1984. Ron moved toNSW in 1986.

Ron joined Lodge Dural briefly thenbecame an inactive member and resignedbut maintained his Mother Lodge mem-bership.

He joined Lodge Resurgo in its Cente-nary year, 1998, and worked through all theoffices to take the chair in 2003 and 2004.

He became a Grand Steward in 2005 andimmediately joined the Grand StewardsLodge, taking the Chair in 2008.

Ron has been married to Marion for 15years; between them they have four sonsand eight grandchildren.

Upon retirement from the truckingindustry Ron began working as a SchoolCrossing Guard but was hit by a car onduty in 2009 and has had a long period ofrehabilitation. After surgery he is nowmaking a good recovery. His only outsideinterests are masonic related as he does alot of work as the Preceptor of The Parra-matta & Hills District Lodge of Instructionand also sells regalia.

GRAND DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES

RW Bro Antoine Georges

Antoine Georges was born inLebanon in 1956 as the youngestof 10 children and migrated to

Australia in 1975. He began working in the Public Welfare

Sector where he stayed for the next 24years. He initially was employed as a YouthWorker and held various positionsincluding Welfare Officer; Social WelfareWorker; Counsellor; Bilingual VocationalSupport Officer; Community Develop-ment/Education Officer; Community Jus-tice Mediator; Interpreter; Co-ordinatorof a Commonwealth Employment Pro-gram; Education/Training consultant andis currently working for Australia Post.

Antoine has been highly active in vol-untary community participation, assistedthe Marrickville Legal Centre in providingvoluntary Legal Services to the ArabicSpeaking Community, was a foundationmember of the Arabic Welfare Interagency(now known as the Arabic Welfare Council)

and assisted in the development of severalother non-English speaking Senior Groups.

His interest in Freemasonry startedwhen he was initiated in Lodge PunchbowlNo 244 on 11 January 1996 and is still amember. He is also currently a member ofLodge Kilwinning No 13, The Grand Stew-ards Lodge No 1022 and the foundationInstalling Master (IPM) of the CedarsLodge No 1041, a member of the RoyalArch, Rose Croix, 30th Degree and will beinstalled in the chair of the Leichhdart Con-clave of the Order of the Secret Monitor inSeptember. As a capable ritualist, Antoinejoined the Ceremonial Team as a GrandSteward in August 2004.

Antoine is well supported by wife Mar-garita and children, Sara, Christina andMoussa.

DEPUTY GRAND DIRECTOR

OF CEREMONIES

VW Bro Peter Ratcliff

Peter Martin Ratcliff was born inSydney in 1952 and lived at River -wood until his move to Penrith.

He attended Peakhurst Primary andNarwee Boys High School until 1969 whenhe joined the workforce. Further tertiaryeducation was received at St George andSydney Technical Colleges.

His High School interest in woodworkled to a position as apprentice carpenterand joiner at The Sydney County Council,now Energy Australia, where he is a Con-tracts Officer involving contracting out itscivil infrastructure requirements. One ofhis proud achievements includes Appren-tice of the Year in 1972.

Peter is married to Jean and has tworecently married daughters Lisa and Sonya.Lisa is a florist and Sonya a school teacher.

His masonic career commenced in 1974at Lodge King of Tyre No 457 at Bexley,following an influence by Jean’s family andwork colleagues, until he affiliated to LodgeWarragamba No 541 at Orchard Hills in1995. He is a member of The Grand Stew-ards Lodge and The Deputy Preceptor atThe Blacktown-Hawkesbury Lodge ofInstruction. His interests outside Freema-sonry include genealogy, numismatics,target shooting, fishing and growingorchids.

Grand Proclamation

L to R: RW Bro Antoine Georges and VW Bro Peter Ratcliff



LODGE SIR JAMES HARDY

Full sail ahead

A proposed new Yachties’ Lodge –Lodge Sir James Hardy.

How does a new lodge start? Where does theidea come from and what amount ofwork is involved?

It comes from a germ of an idea and, with theenthusiasm of others with similar interests,grows from conception to consecration.

Where did the idea for this ‘Yachties’Lodge’ come from?

At the Installation of Lodge Tranmerein October last year, the GM’s represen-tative, RW Bro Tim Anderson PJGW,during his response to the toast tothe Most Worshipful Grand Master,gave an interesting address on theforming of that lodge, stating thefirst members were mainly 16and 18 footer sailers fromDrummoyne Sailing Club.

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One of the attendees, RW Bro MalcolmStradwick mentioned that he had sailedout of Drummoyne in the mid 60s andanother member remembered the 16 footerMalcolm sailed in and its sail sign – andthe memories flew along with the cama-raderie.

Most masons feel a great sense of‘belonging’ after a lodge meeting but thistime, as he drove home, there were twofeelings of ‘belonging’ for RW Bro Strad-wick. One was with his masonic brethrenand the other with the skiffers with whomhe had shared so many experiences.

He thought how masons andyachtsmen were similar in their commonfriendship, brotherhood and affinity. Asthe Grand Master has requested his RGCsto start three new lodges during theirterm, he thought – what better than ayachties’ lodge?

Next came a name for the newlodge and it really took only a fewmoments to arrive at the nameof an icon in the yachting worldand a wonderful mason. Sir JamesHardy had been a sailing companion formany years on ‘social days’ where hismotto of ‘Gentlemen do not sail to wind-ward’ applies and he became the first pointof contact.

“Right Worshipful Brother Skipper,how would you like a lodge named afteryou while you’re still on this sublunaryand probationary abode?”

In the conversation, the concept wasexplained, how the idea arose and how wecould grow the membership from the

yachting and boating clubs around Sydney.Sir James was also asked if he would

be the Foundation Honorary Member andhe called back within 24 hours to indicatehis acceptance.

“I’d be honoured. I think it’s a greatconcept and I’d be proud to have you putmy name to it,” he said.

RW Bro Stradwick started mentioningthe concept as he visited lodges and wordspread through the yachting community.He also wrote to Bro Bob Oatley, BEM,owner of multiple Sydney/Hobart winner‘Wild Oats’, another masonic icon in theyachting world. Bob also agreed to be aFoundation Honorary Member.

We’re now running down-windunder full sail. At this very early stagethere are already 18 listed interestedmasons, one unattached masonwanting to be affiliated and three can-didates interested in joining. Thecommittee has been selected, there isan on-line members’ forum and our

logo, which will appear on our own tie.The new lodge will be consecrated in

early 2011 at Artarmon.Lodge Sir James Hardy will meet five

times a year on the 1st Tuesday of the evenmonths at the Artarmon Centre. On theodd months members will meet with part-ners and non-masonic friends on a Fridayevening at the Flying Squadron in Kirri-billi for informal get-togethers.

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ISRAEL

Israel is a country of immigrants. Thecosmopolitan origin of its populationis reflected in the large number of

lodges operating in foreign languages.Apart from Israel’s two official languages(Hebrew and Arabic), there are lodgesworking in: English, French, Spanish,German, Rumanian, and Turkish.

These lodges differ not only in lan-guage, but also in their rituals. Hebrewand Arabic-speaking lodges generallywork according to standard ritualsapproved by the Grand Lodge, based onthe English rituals. Foreign languagelodges generally use the rituals habitualin their countries of origin. “LodgeRaanana”, for instance, which was foundedby immigrants from South Africa andRhodesia, uses the Netherlands ritual.Spanish-speaking lodges use the ScottishRite ritual, widely used in Latin Americaand Spain.

Freemasonry is one of the few institu-tions that actively promote better under-standing between the different ethnic andcultural segments of Israel society, partic-ularly between Jewish and Arab brethren,also assisting in the social integration ofimmigrants.

Three volumes of the Sacred LawThree Volumes of theSacred Law are opened sideby side upon the altar in every lodge inIsrael: the Hebrew Bible (TaNaCH), TheChristian Bible, and The Koran. The offi-cial seal of the Grand Lodge encloses thesymbols of the three great monotheisticreligions: The Jewish Star of David, Chris-tian Cross, and Muslim Crescent, all inter-twined within the square and compasses.Frequently, joint meetings are held betweenlodges, so that sometimes three or moredifferent languages are heard in the courseof a single meeting. Individual lodges, andGrand Lodge itself, perform numerouscharitable activities, including donationsof expensive medical equipment to hospi-tals, help to the blind and elderly, and foodfor the needy. The Order maintains a par-ents’ home in Nahariya, a town near theLebanese border.

Grand Lodge meets in Tel-Aviv, butthere are Masonic Temples in all-impor-tant cities, from Nahariya in the north toEilat, Israel’s southern port on the Red Sea.In Acre, the Masonic Temple is located inthe Old City, in a building with the char-

acteristic arches and vaults of medievalconstruction.

Masons meet in the Cave of ZedekiahIn Jerusalem, the “Freemasons Hall” insideKing Solomon’s Quarries (or Cave of KingZedekiah) is used several times a year toconduct masonic meetings, generally inthe Mark Degree, usually conducted inEnglish and attended by numerousbrethren from abroad. The undergroundquarry could explain what is written in theBible, that no sound of metallic tools washeard at the building site of the Temple. Ifthe stones were dressed underground, nonoise would have reached the Temple site.

Jerusalem is the city of King David,who, in the 10th century BC, unified theHoly Land under his rule and establishedJerusalem as his capital. His son, KingSolomon, built a Temple to the God ofIsrael, which became the archetypicalTemple in Western thought, and a central

In Jerusalem masonic lodges often meet in “Freemason’s Hall” in King Solomon’s Quarries.

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subject in Masonic tradition. KingSolomon’s Temple already appears in theOld Charges of Operative Masons usedby medieval lodges, and many legendaryand ritual features of various masonicdegrees are related to its construction andarchitecture.

Jerusalem is the focal pointFor both Christians and Jews, Jerusalemis the focal point of the world, the placewhere heaven and earth touch each other(Heavenly and Earthly Jerusalem). In theMiddle Ages, some maps show Jerusalemas the centre of the world, with Europe,Asia, and Africa radiating from it like thepetals of a flower. Jerusalem is mentionedin the Old Testament no less than 656times, in addition to other appellationssuch as “The Holy City”, “The City ofTruth”, “The City of God”, “The City ofPeace”, “The City of David”, etc.

In 586 BC, King Solomon’s Temple wasrazed by Nebuchadnezzar. A secondTemple was erected by Jews returning fromthe Babylonian exile in the 5th century BC,and was rebuilt and greatly enlarged byKing Herod. The Western Wall (formerly

known as the “Wailing Wall”) is a strikingremnant of the Herodian Temple. After thereunification of Jerusalem in 1967, thewhole area has been opened up and now alarge section of the wall has been exposed,part of which can be followed throughunderground passages. Some of the hugeHerodian ashlars are among the largestconstruction stones in the world.

Eight masonic lodges in JerusalemThe newly-opened Museum of the Historyof Jerusalem, at King David’s Tower, nearthe Old City’s Jaffa Gate, gives a fascinatingaccount of the city’s 3000 year history.Other places in Israel with strong masonicconnections, such as Jaffa (Joppa) and Acre(Templars), are within driving distance ofJerusalem.

There are eight lodges working inJerusalem, all of them under the jurisdic-tion of the Grand Lodge. Most work inHebrew, “Holy City Lodge” works in Eng-lish. The Masonic Temple is located at 13Ezrat Israel St., off the main thoroughfareof the New City, Jaffa Road. Other attrac-tions in Jerusalem include the Israel

Museum, where the original Dead SeaScrolls are in exhibition, among many fas-cinating archeological discoveries, someof them thousands of years old. Theworld-famous Yad Vashem memorial per-petuates the memory of the victims of theHolocaust.

The recently opened Bible LandsMuseum explores the history, art, andarchitecture of the Holy Land throughoutthe ages. In 1993, the Grand Lodge of theState of Israel celebrated its 40th anniver-sary. It maintains close fraternal ties withregular Grand Lodges throughout theworld. Frequent visits by delegations andindividual brethren from abroad give tes-timony to the universality of our Order.

Despite its small size, the Grand Lodgeof the State of Israel can be proud ofhaving been able to foster and develop atrue fraternal spirit within its lodges, evenunder the most trying external circum-stances. We must endeavor to bring ourmessage of enlightenment, toleration, andfraternal love to all, so helping to build abetter world for our children.

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MEET THE STAFF

A behind the scenes achieverRW Bro Ken Taylor PJGW is one of the quiet men behind the scenes who helps keep the United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT in proper order.

He was initiated into SydneyLodge 1020, occupied the Chairof Lodge Stanmore and is cur -

rently a member of Lodge Castlereagh 72.As Deputy Grand Secretary Operations,

he is a member of various committees,Director/Secretary of Sydney MasonicCentre Buildings and is responsible for theinvestments of the organisation.

After completing schooling at Punch-bowl Boys High in Sydney, he joined theAustralian Taxation Office for 14 years,transferred to the Department of Admin-istrative Services for a further ten yearsbefore retiring at the age of 42. The retire-ment lasted three months before he wentlooking for work again and becameCampus Manager at the AustralianCatholic University at Strathfield for fouryears before signing on with the UnitedGrand Lodge.

“I’ve worked for three of the most dif-ferent organisations possible – the FederalGovernment, Catholics and Masons”.

“I was the first male non-masonemployed by Grand Lodge and that even-tually created an interest as to what wasFreemasonry. For the first four years Iresisted joining until I had satisfied myselfof the worth of the organisation.

“When I started in the year 2000, it wassimply as a business manager with theoriginal concentration on finance, invest-ments and insurance. I take great pride inthe achievements of the organisation andit gives me a personal thrill to be respon-sible for its investments and to be able togive so much money to charity.”

Ken spent five years travelling aroundAustralia for previous employers but inrecent years he has been able to visitEurope, the South Pacific, Phuket andThailand. However his biggest aim is totravel to the United States to visit friends

and to track down archival recordsinvolving genealogy. As an adopted child,he only recently discovered his naturalfamily and found he had three brothersand four sisters, some of whom he is nowin contact. He is also the proud father ofdaughter Amanda and son Stephen.

“Working in Grand Lodge, there is anew problem every day. Some are verycomplex, mainly legal issues and highfinance. Current investment portfolios arenow 50 percent greater than when Istarted and the turnover of the SMC is tentimes greater than what it was ten yearsago, running into millions of dollars.

“However, the current staff are won-derful people to work with, they arepleasant, agreeable and I think the volun-teers make it pleasurable in bringing out-side thoughts, different perspectives andtheir expertise into the workplace on adaily basis.”

Ken doesn’t like sport but has a largeDVD collection, likes movies and eatingout which he says takes away pressure andmakes his life more enjoyable.

QA&This column is intended to answer the most frequently askedquestions about Freemasonry. If you have any questions, sendthem to the Editor.

How can my wife/partner participate?Lodges welcome partners. Womenhave a significant role to play in theplanning and implementation of allaspects of Masonry except ritual andceremonial. They are now invited toattend Installation nights and otherspecial occasions, join the social com-mittee and advise on planning theyear ahead. They are a valuable andimportant part of a lodge.

Is Masonry a ‘self-help’organisation?No. Masons are taught to practicebrotherly love in all their dealings bytreating everyone with respect, toler-ance and where appropriate, affection.They are expected to practice charityby assisting people in need, so far astheir resources will allow, and not justother masons. A mason’s professionaland private activities should bemarked by integrity and when amason gives his word, that should behis bond.

Is Freemasonry aunique organisation?It is not unique in basing its teachingson brotherly love, charity andintegrity. Many other institutions havesimilar goals. However, masons believethat their organisation is unique intwo aspects. Firstly, it uses ritual andceremony to communicate ideas. Sec-ondly, deep and abiding friendshipsresult from the practice of masonicprinciples. It is the experience of thisquality of friendship which mostmasons would describe as their prin-cipal benefit from membership.



By THE GRAND MASTER GM’S TRIP TO SOUTH COAST NSW

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In July, we toured the South Coast,accompanied by the Grand Directorof Ceremonies RW Bro Doug Grigg.

We travelled through coastal Regions11 and 10, and then west to Bombala andhome via Goulburn. Armed with enoughgear for a month, the tour started with aleisurely trip from Sydney to Mollymook,where Lodge Milton No 63, with the sup-port of RW Bro Neil Atkins (RGC 11) andhis wife Moo, hosted a terrific lunch, sup-ported by 40 brethren and ladies.

On to Moruya, where Lodge Coeur deLion No 84 held an open night and vibrantSouth, supported as well by Lodge Euro-bodella Daylight No 989, the local com-munity, with 120 in attendance. The nextday we were hosted by Lodge Bega-Remembrance No 220 and again LodgeEurobodella Daylight at a Q & A at theBega Lodge room, and then lunch at the

Bega Cheese Factory. Again we had thepleasure of the company of 40 masons andladies. That night the “caravan” stopped atPambula to enjoy a lodge night with LodgeBaddeley No 205 and Lodge Pambula Day-light No 1000. The South was supportedby 60 masons and ladies, some having trav-elled from Victoria on a fraternal. After alittle sightseeing to Eden and the border,we journeyed to The Mountain Lodge No190 at Bombala and enjoyed a classic 3rdDegree in a beautifully intimate lodge roomwith the candidate “loaned” from LodgeCooma Monaro No 164. At least 80 masonsand their ladies enjoyed the South andFreemasonry was stronger for it.

On our final day, we travelled to Coomafor morning tea, chatting about thebuilding and the lodge with 40 masons andladies, travelled to Canberra to view themagnificent new building in Barton, and

then on to the Goulburn Masonic Centre,meeting a crowd of 40 representing LodgesGoulburn District Daylight No 1024, TheGoulburn Lodge of Australia No 58 andWilliam Ross No 76. The building madesuch an impression that we will hold ourDecember Communication there and lookforward to attracting a more “local” groupof masons.

The tour covered 1500kms, nine lodgebuildings, 11 lodges, and an opportunityto meet more than 400 masons and ladies.It proved that Freemasonry is alive andwell, supported by thinking men andwomen, concerned with a multitude ofissues, but all prepared to work harder forthe future good of the Craft.

We give thanks for the friendship andhospitality and for the good humour,counsel and care of the Grand Director ofCeremonies, RW Bro Grigg.

The pleasures of the southOne of the pleasures of being Grand Master is for Judith and myself to travel the Jurisdiction,meeting and greeting masons and their ladies.

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A FAMOUS MASON: JOSEPH BANKS

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Banks was born in London inFebruary 1743 and acquired apassion for botany while at

Oxford University. After inheriting hisfather’s fortune, he became a full-timebotanist and published the first descrip -tions of the plants and animals ofNewfoundland and Labrador.

His career began working under Carlvon Linnaeus, founder of modern botan-ical science and inventor of the Latinnaming system which is still in use today.Banks was an advisor to King George III,encouraging him to support new voyagesof discovery.

He was appointed to a joint RoyalNavy/Royal Society scientific expeditionto the South Pacific on HM BarkEndeavour under James Cook in 1768.This voyage went to Brazil and other partsof South America, Tahiti, New Zealandand finally to the east coast of Australia.

Well before he was appointed to jointhe Endeavour, Banks was much betterknown than Cook, and the aristocracyand the scientific community regardedBanks as the star of the voyage.

Cook made landfall at Botany Bay andbecame the first visitor to plant a flag andclaim the land, later to be known as NSW,as a colony. Banks and his team collectedand recorded so much rich botanicalmaterial that they named the place of theirarrival as Botany Bay.

Apart from botany, the colonisation ofAustralia became the second great passionfor Banks. He was the greatest supporterof settlement in NSW and strongly influ-enced the continuing exploration of thenew territory. At one stage the name of‘Banksia’ was even proposed for the region.

Upon his return home, he was electeda Fellow of the Royal Society and as pres-ident from 1778–1820, enabling him todirect the course of British science for thefirst part of the 19th century.

Banks was responsible for severalfamous voyages, including William Bligh’svoyage to transplant breadfruit from theSouth Pacific to the Caribbean Islandswhich led to the famous mutiny on theBounty. Bligh was also appointed NSWGovernor on the recommendation ofBanks.

During this period, Banks was aninformal adviser to King George III onthe Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew anddispatched explorers and botanists to dif-

ferent parts of the world, enabling KewGardens and its many species to becomeone of the major gardens in the world.

He gave financial support to WilliamSmith in his efforts over a decade to createa geological map of England, the first geo-logical map of an entire country in history.He was also a major supporter of scienceand scientists in different countries andintroduced the British people to the won-ders of the wider world.

His name is found in many parts of theworld because of his travels and discov-eries. There is Banks Peninsula on theSouth Island of New Zealand, BanksIslands in Vanuatu, Banks Island inCanada’s Northwest Territories, the Can-berra suburb of Banks and the Sydneysuburb of Bankstown.

Banks became a Freemason between1764 and 1767 in the Old Horn Lodge No4. In 1717, this lodge met in the Rummerand Grapes Tavern and was one of thefour founding lodges of the Grand Lodgeof England.

Top background: Chart 1768–1770 showingthe voyage of Endeavour across the South Seas.

Above: Joseph Banks (seated) with James Cook(centre) and the 4th Earl of Sandwich (right)after whom the Sandwich Islands (later tobecome Hawaii) were named. From paintingby John Hamilton Mortimer.

Left above: Joseph Banks by Sir JoshuaReynolds, 1773.

Left: HMS Endeavour off ‘New Holland’

Joseph Banks was an English naturalist and botanist who was the first Freemason to land in Australia.

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BAGPIPES

The piper pays

His earliest memory of beginningto play the pipes was at the ageof nine. His father was a piper

in North Queensland and Sam’s interestevolved to where he became a successfulcompetitor as a teenager, Australian Solochampion at 17 in Brisbane in 1970, aband leader, involvement in theEdinburgh and Australian MilitaryTattoos and an international judge.

“Blow and squeeze, take a breath,squeeze, the bagpipes are regarded as thesecond hardest musical instrument tolearn after the harp,” Sam said.

“The pipe consists of four reeds, prima-

rily the chanter reed which produces theintonation notes, three harmony reeds ofa bass and two tenors. It is a verydemanding instrument and the musicincorporates technical aspects and the needto balance the sound. Bagpipes are tradi-tionally known as an instrument of war,emitting a very high pitched and loudsound which stirs people.”

Because of his father’s association withone of the Queen’s pipers in Scotland, hewas able to take tuition in Scotland for ayear and when he returned home, hejoined the Queensland Irish Associationband, staying with them for nearly nineyears before moving to Sydney.

He was unable to find a band untilapproached in the early 1990s to reformthe defunct NSW Police Pipe Band andbecame its Pipe Major, leading it to becomea very successful band.

Sam had taken part in a successful tourwith the Brisbane Irish band to Scotlandin 1985 which introduced him to manypeople. Through that network, he becamean international adjudicator of pipe bandsall over the world and now judges in Scot-land every year.

“The two major competitions are theWorld championships in Glasgow and thecompetition at Cowl in Dunoon wherethe major judging objectives are musicand tonal balance,” said Sam.

“I was only involved with the EdinburghTattoo in Australia. I have never played inEdinburgh. The Sydney Tattoo camethrough an invitation from Edinburgh tothe NSW Mounted Police to participate asa musical ride item. We were subsequentlyasked whether we’d like to be involved as acombined band with the military band,first in 2005 and again in 2010.

“With the musical ride, everything isbuilt around what the horses can do. Rideconsists of various timing procedures,sequences of slow march time, walking, trot-ting, galloping, similar to Olympic eques-trian and we base the music to fit the gait ofthe horses. The highlight is the finale chargebased on the Light Horse of yesteryearwhere we start with trot, pipers then comeon with slow waltz to allow horses to changegait and then builds up to the final section.

“The Sydney Tattoo was a good exer-cise in logistics. It runs to the second, nowaiting around with 1500 performers atthe Sydney Football Stadium comparedto 800 at Edinburgh. The replica of Edin-burgh Castle used in Sydney in 2005 hadparts destroyed by fire before the 2010performance and the Australian workmendid a remarkable job of rebuilding.”

Most of the music played at Sydney wascontemporary and not traditional whichprovided a challenge in rewriting the music.Another interesting exercise was being partof the Andre Rieu concerts at HomebushOlympic Stadium because Rieu demandedfiner musical requirements with his pro-fessional orchestra and the pipers had towork hard to get their pitch in line with hismusicians.

Sam’s wife and daughter are Scottishhighland dancers and his wife also playsthe drums in the band. But his serious worknow is adjudicating, especially as ensemblesare being brought into pipe bands and heneeds time to learn what is required.

For the last two years Sam has beenWM of Lodge Kingsford Smith but withhis term ended in June, he now has moretime to devote to his love of the pipes.

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Bagpipes – you either lovethem or hate them. In thecase of W Bro Sam Young ofLodge Kingsford Smith, itwas love and has producedmany memorable momentsfor the Young family.



By STEVE LIEBMANN RIVER CRUISE

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Target• To help us relax and feel comfortable

with this new masonic environment inwhich we live.

• To remove any misunderstandings ordoubts we may have about how muchwe can say to our non-masonic friendsand family.

• To help us fill the lodges with good eagermen who are keen, as we are, to livemasonry as a way of life.

ReasoningFor many of us, being a mason meantkeeping our membership of a masoniclodge a secret; telling no one, not even closefamily members. As to what masons didand why they did it, both were very securelylocked up ‘in the safe and sacred repositoryof our hearts …’ as we were exhorted to do,and agreed to do, at every lodge closingceremony.

The last five words of that closing cer-emony state ‘may God prosper the Craft’.

It appears that many of us thoughtGod, the GAOTU, would look after ourprosperity and be happy for us to sitaround and twiddle our thumbs whilstHe worked on our behalf! Do we reallybelieve that is what our ancient brethren,the authors of our wonderful ceremonialworks, had in mind when they wrote thisparticular ceremony?

Have we taken the closing words ofthis ceremony, a part of our peculiarsystem, too literally? Maybe the intentionwas for us to bear in mind that God wouldhelp us when talking about the Craft andchoosing the right candidates. Many of uswere also taught (elsewhere) that Hewould help those who helped themselves.That sounds more masonic than us lettingthe Great Architect look after our futurefor us! Looking out for ourselves.

Did we take one part of the closing

ceremony too literally and completelyforget about the other part? Did we keepthe secrets too well and forget, or didn’tthink it was important enough, to extolour other virtues and attend to our futureneeds or prosperity?

MethodologyTo answer the original question ‘What canI say?’ the answer is ‘the truth’.

You may speak about anything andeverything masonic with one exception:Don’t reveal the signs and secrets of ourDegree Ceremonials.

(We must always be seen to be adheringto our obligation NOT to reveal ‘those signs’by which masons are known to each other.Besides, it would be nice to pass them onin the ceremony rather than ad hoc.)

You are free to speak about your per-sonal experiences as a mason, how it hashelped you through life’s experiences, howyou and your family have benefited fromits philosophy and its credo. You are freeto speak about the tracing boards, the fur-niture and the jewels, our ceremonial work(except the secrets) and its significance tous. You can speak freely about our chari-table work and how we help. You can speakfreely about our symbols and usages andcustoms. You can speak freely, honestly andopenly.

ConclusionWith the image of Freemasonry improv -ing in the community we can, by talkingabout our experiences in the Craft, fur-ther assist in the elimination of remainingdoubts in relation to the Craft. Our bookIt’s no Secret, Real Men Wear Aprons, isalso out there working for us.

Be proud of who you are and talkfreely about why you are a mason.

It will help prosper the Craft –your Craft.

Tip Card #4: What can I say?AIM – This tip is to help us understand one of the most recent changesto our Craft – being allowed to talk freely about who we are, what we do,and how to encourage other good men to join with us in lodge.

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Exploring the spectacular city ofParis, the charming villages alongthe Seine River, and the historic

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By BRO OWEN PARRYDRUMMOYNE RUGBY CLUB

The Dirty Reds

During a proud history, Drummoyne Rugby Club has notonly produced some of Australia’s great sporting heroesbut has attracted more than its fair share of masons.

In a book by John Mulford titled ‘Menin Scarlet – The History of theBalmain, Glebe & Drummoyne

Rugby Clubs 1874-2004’, he goes on toexplain that the origins of the Club goback directly to the very beginnings ofthe game of rugby in Australia when, in1874, the Southern Rugby Union wasformed to establish the game here. This isof immense historical interest as thisUnion pre-dates those of New Zealand,Wales, Ireland and South Africa andbecause its predecessor club, the BalmainRUFC, founded in 1873, took part in thevery first competition and won their firstpremiership in 1875.

In 1889, a rugby club was founded inneighbouring Glebe and courtesy theirscarlet jerseys and ‘vigorous’ style of play,soon became famous as ‘The Dirty Reds’.These pioneering clubs of Balmain andGlebe formed the very foundations ofwhat we now know as modern day Drum-moyne District Rugby Union Club.

The first Rugby Union team to leaveAustralian shores for an overseas tour wasthe historic 1882 NSW team to NewZealand which included three playersfrom the Balmain Club. A young winger,Bill McKell, later to become Australia'sGovernor General, played in the 1909 and1910 Balmain teams, and Dr H. Moran,who was Club President in 1911 and 1912,captained the first Wallabies of 1908.

The winning Balmain Rugby Captainof 1875 was W.L. Murdoch, later to

Bro Nathan Landrey in action, ably supported by teammates.



DRUMMOYNE RUGBY CLUB

become Australia's test cricket captain andthe first player to score a double centuryin test cricket. Not to be outdone, Glebeproduced ‘Tibby’ Cotter, a member oftheir first grade rugby premiership teamof 1910 and a sensational test cricket fastbowler for Australia.

But the Great War took a huge toll onplaying numbers. Over 80% of the Bal-main and Glebe players joined up andmany were killed at Gallipoli and on theSomme in France. This forced these twofamous clubs to merge in 1919, and formthe Glebe-Balmain RFC. As a merged clubthey had enormous success during thetwenties, winning four premierships andproviding no less than seven playersincluding captain Johnny Wallace for theimmortal 1927/28 Waratahs. It is to benoted that the Club boasted three RhodesScholars that year including Johnny Wal-lace himself who went on to captain Scotland.

In 1931, as a Depression project,Drummoyne Oval as we now know it wasconstructed on the site of a small ovalwhich Glebe and Balmain had used forjunior matches since 1892. To ensurelongevity of tenure due to the lack ofsporting grounds in Sydney, the Glebe-Balmain Club reluctantly decided tochange its name to the Drummoyne Dis-trict Rugby Football Club. It did sowithout giving up its long-held traditions:the scarlet jumpers of Glebe, its world-famous tag ‘The Dirty Reds’, and the blackand gold of Balmain, colours still wornproudly by today's players in their socks.From that time on the Club has produceda list of Wallaby players and captains toonumerous to mention.

Many Freemasons, past and present,have enjoyed their involvement and par-ticipation with Drummoyne Rugby Club.

W Bro John Freedman, Past Masterand current Junior Warden of Lodge Vau-cluse has had a long association with theClub which he joined in 1955 as a 19 year

old. He played 164 first grade games, cap-tained the team for several years and rep-resented NSW and Australia, touring withthe Wallabies as a player in the ’60s thenas manager in 1973. He is a Past Presidentand Life Member of NSW Rugby Unionand has been awarded the Order of Aus-tralia for services to rugby.

Current players Nathan Landrey andJoseph Hansell are both members ofLodge Trinitarian and Bro Owen Parry(See Freemason Summer 2009) is a formerplayer with Drummoyne and a memberof Lodge Chelmsford 261.

All liken their experiences of rugby tothe fraternity enjoyed within Free masonry,

valuing the bond that develops amongst agroup of men from all walks of life joinedin a common interest, sharing the respon-sibilities and rewards of teamwork andcommon goals. Although the disciplineand preparation required within Freema-sonry is more mental than physical, eachindividual, whether a rugby team memberor masonic lodge member, can benefitfrom the support and encouragement ofthe group and contribute to the combinedachievement of the team and the lodge.

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QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION

He then received and presented aLetter of Acknowledgement tothe District Grand Prior of

NSW, Rt Em Knight John Larsen.Reports were received from the Exec-

utive Council, Board of Management,Grand Charity, Grand Lodge Trustees andthe Committee on Foreign Correspon-dence as well as the adoption of theappointments of DGIWs, Conferral ofGrand Rank and Regional and DistrictMasonic awards.

In other appointments, the GrandMaster announced that for the ensuingyear, RW Bro Glenn Eley would be thenew Deputy Grand Master, RW Bro WalidMehanna the Assistant Grand Master, VWBro Doug Grigg Senior Grand Warden,VW Bro Ron Webb Junior Grand Wardenand VW Bro Antoine Georges GrandDirector of Ceremonies.

He also announced that an ExecutiveCouncil taskforce, chaired by RW Bro JohnArmfield, is currently reviewing issuesinvolving voting procedures and term, forthe election of Grand Master.

In its report, the Executive Council saidthe Task Force will determine whether anelectoral college system should be intro-duced, if it would select a Deputy GrandMaster who would subsequently becomeGrand Master and accompanying rules.

The Board of Management announcedproduction of a DVD on perambulationsand procedures has commenced and isscheduled to be completed later this yearand new membership packages have beendistributed to every lodge. Approval hasalso been given to the Buildings Com-mittee for the new Regional Building Offi-cers Handbook and the Building OwnersHandbook. The Certification of MasonicBuildings program is also nearing com-pletion.

The Grand Master extended specialthanks to RW Bro Dr Frank Radcliff andhis Committee for Associated Orders forcompleting the agreements with the 18Orders of Freemasonry as defined by theJurisdiction of NSW/ACT, encompassingthe acceptance by all of these Orders ofthe “Three Essential Principles”. He saidthis program was started under MW BroLauer PGM, and progressed under MWBro Brooke PGM and helped determinethe dynamic progress and development ofthe Craft. He also acknowledged the workon the Associated Orders forum, culmi-nating in the development of the elec-tronic diary and directory on the UGLwebsite (public side), linking the Orderstogether as a family of individuals.

In his address, the Grand Master said:“Open communications with members ofthe non-masonic community will remaina key objective, and this is resulting in agreater understanding of masonic affairsby the general public as well as educatingthe brethren to feel less inhibited in talkingabout Freemasonry. This reconnectingwith community will help restore Freema-sonry to its valued place in society.

“With these points in mind, I believe

the Craft is in the soundest shape it hasbeen for years, and that it is an organisa-tion much more confident in itself. It istime we reached out with this confidenceto make masons, identify quality candi-dates, mentor them, care for them, andeducate them throughout their masonicjourney. In the last twelve months, we haveinitiated more than 500 good men. Weneed more, and with skilled retention, wewill grow again. All are individuallyresponsible for this collective future. Andnow is the time to act.

“In the 21st Century we need a re-acclamation of principle. Our masonicstand will always be for enlightenment.And enlightenment is never completed. Itis always in jeopardy, representing:Freedom, Moral Determination, Intellec-tual Grasp and the gentle art of Caring.These pillars of light depend on those ofus who dare to stand up and be counted,even against the shadows of power,immorality and greed.

Brethren, Look forward! Acknowledgewe have a future. Expect change!Embrace change and for the good ofFreemasonry beyond 2010, stay true toyour principles.”

Appointments andnews from Grand LodgeThe Grand Master, MW Bro Dr Gregory Levenston, after his normal welcome to members,announced that negotiations had been successful in restoring relations with the GreatPriory of Knights Templar of Scotland and sanctions had been removed.

A Preview of the

September Communication ProgramThe September Quarterly Communication will be held on Wednesday, 8 September at the Sydney Masonic Centre, commencing 7.30pm.

Agenda

> Grand Master’s Welcome> Minutes> Correspondence> Grand Rank Conferral (if any)> A short address by the

Queensland Grand Superintendent of Works

> Questions on Notice> General Business



By RW BRO KEVIN McGLINN, PDGM THE GRAND SECRETARY’S PAGE

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From the Grand Secretary“... the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason’s heart – I mean Charity”.Words so well known to Freemasons.

The 2009 Annual Report of StewartHouse includes a list of donationsreceived from over 65 corpora -

tions and organisations with each donat -ing in excess of $200. The Freemasons ofthis jurisdiction are on that list andranked fourth and are preceded by MerrillLynch, the Teachers Credit Union and theFred P Archer Charitable Trust. Themasonic contribution totalled $25,914.

In the same year Stewart House wasable to show a small surplus in its opera-tions – the first since 2003.

Stewart House cares for children whoare in the public education system fromall parts of NSW and ACT who are inneed. In excess of 1,800 public school chil-dren are cared by Stewart House whennominated by their schools because theyare in need of a break from their currentcircumstances. During their stay thesechildren are provided with optometric,dental and medical assessment and anyurgent treatment. As well as emotionalsupport children in the care of StewartHouse attend a specific purpose schoolon site for nine days of their 12 days stay.

This wonderful cause is the one chosenby the Grand Master’s partner, Miss JudithMorrice who has worked tirelessly in thepast two years to raise the awareness ofStewart House within the jurisdictionwhich subsequently led to this marvellousresult.

Her work for and exposure of this won-derful organisation has led to Freemasonsachieving a most credible donation andreceiving the recognition mentioned above.

Handbook of masonicinformation andprocedures

By the time this column is read, anupdated release of the “Handbook of

Masonic Information and Procedures”will be available and the Executive Officersof every lodge should each purchase a

copy. The Handbook contains informationand procedures relating to Grand Lodge,Lodge Management, Membership Appli -cation procedures, Ceremonial mattersand much more relating to Freemasonry.

The Handbook has been printed in thesame format as the Book of Constitutionsand is available from the Secretariat at acost of $10, with the covers, if required,an additional $5 each.

Work on this Handbook has been car-ried out over the last 18 months and Sec-retaries from nine lodges throughout thejurisdiction were selected at random toreview the original “draft” copy and offercomment or suggestions about its contentand invited to suggest any additionalinformation which they consider neces-sary. All recommendations were includedand the matter was then passed to the Pri-vate Lodges Committee of the Board ofManagement which also gave its approval.

As mentioned every Secretary andWorshipful Master of each lodge shouldhave a copy of this Handbook for ease ofreference, not forgetting of course theinvaluable assistance that the Book ofConstitutions offers, a copy of whichshould be held by every member.

Grand Secretaries ofAustralia and NewZealand

At the Grand Installation of theUnited Grand Lodge of Queensland

held in Brisbane in early July, there was a100% attendance of Grand Secretariesfrom Australia and New Zealand. Thisgave the perfect chance for a uniquephoto opportunity seen on this page.

Unfortunately two wives, BarbaraReaper (Vic) and Slavka Schilo (WA) wereunable to make the trip and were sadlymissed.

Grand Secretaries are in constant con-tact by telephone and email and take everyopportunity, when together, to discusscommon issues. Late last year during theGrand Installation of Western Australia,they held a two day conference whichhighlighted just how similar our jurisdic-tions are particularly in the various issuesthat need to be addressed.

BACK ROW (L to R): Rayleen Rawlinson (Qld),John Rawlinson (Qld), Sue Milton (NZ), Vic Schilo(WA), Irene McGlinn (NSW/ACT), Kevin McGlinn(NSW/ACT), Malcolm Colegate (SA/NT) FRONT ROW (L to R): Barry Reaper (Vic), PamSangwell (Tas), Allan Sangwell (Tas), LaurenceMilton (NZ), Bronwyn Colegate (SA/NT).



DGIWs & RGCs CONFERENCE

Regional GrandCounsellors 2009-2011Region 1 Sydney North Malcolm STRADWICKRegion 2 Sydney South Graham PAINTONRegion 3 Sydney West Nigel HAMILTONRegion 4 Hunter Graham PRETTYRegion 5 North Coast Bruce ARNOLRegion 6 New England Karl TOOVEYRegion 7 Orana Lex BRAMBLERegion 8 Murray Rick ALLENRegion 9 Central West Gregg SUMMERHAYESRegion 10 South Graham CHARLTONRegion 11 South Coast Neil ATKINSRegion 12 Sydney Central Robert SEARLERegion 13 Far West Tony PUNZET

Chairman of BoM RW Bro Stephen GREENGrand Master MW Bro Dr Greg LEVENSTONChairman of Ops RW Bro Glyn WILLIAMS

Conference:

DGIWs& RGCsRegional Grand Counsellors(RGC) and District GrandInspectors of Workings(DGIW) are our Regional & District managers chargedwith the welfare and growthof Freemasonry throughoutthe jurisdiction; they recently participated in a two-dayConfer ence convened by theBoard of Management to set a foundation for the comingterms of Office.



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D12 Derek EXCELLD14 Josh HEYMANND15 Ron BECKERD16 Ross JACKSOND17 Fali PAOACHAD18 Terry WANDD25 Abraham CONSTANTIND26 Ian CAMPBELLD27 Arthur MACKEND28 Eddy SARKISD29 Jack KABBABED31 Anthony CALLADINED32 Paul LARBALESTIERD33 Max GREVETT (Dec’d 3.8.10)

D34 Bob McCALLUMD35 Kevin HOLDSWORTH

D36 Tony COCOD37 Robert MOORED41 Gary HERRETTD42 Clive LIPSCOMBED43 Michael RYAND44 James HENDERSOND45 Bill LENNOXD46 To Be AdvisedD51 Bill PATTOND52 Bill FRENCHD53 Geoff GREENAWAYD54 Allen FALLSD55 Ric DUDGEOND56 Campbell WALKERD57 Lesley HICKSD61 Matthew QUINLAN

D63 Maxwell TAVENERD64 Don JANSOND71 Eric BEERD72 John HOWEYD81 Laurence WELLSD82 John SMITHD83 Shayne MEDCALFD85 Andrew FRAZERD91 Tony MACKENZIED92 Richard WHITTOND93 Chris TILLOTTD94 Don MAC MURRAYD95 Brian HEILMAND102 Bruce PRESTOND103 Warren BARSLEYD104 Peter CAMILLER

D105 Thomas PEADOND106 Greg LYNCHD111 Richard LILLYD112 Keith CLEMMETTD113 Kevin WANTD114 Rod BRADFORDD115 William BEATTIED121 John TVEDSBORGD122 Maurice MOUNTAIND123 John CARROLLD124 David COBURND125 Tony PIGGOTTD126 Stewart GRANTD131 To Be AdvisedD132 Butch WHITLOWD133 Brian WOOD

Appointment of District Grand Inspector of Workings for 2010-2012

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This is no imaginary place. This isNorth Korea, the only country thatchooses not to have internet connection.Ruled over by a dictator, it is also a placewhere 22 million people live, work anddream of a different life.

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By HARRY DILLON and PETER BUTLER

Her Excellency Prof -essor Marie BashirAC CVO in her

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The story of Macquarie’s governorshipis in many ways the story of early Australianhistory. No other governor etched his iden-tity so indelibly on his times, nor left hisname so well represented on Australianmaps. Macquarie’s term encompassed thekey events of our country’s crucial thirddecade of existence, and his governorshipaccelerated its progress from a jail to acolony of settlement, and from despotismto democracy. Unsurprisingly, the personalstory of Macquarie’s years is just asabsorbing: a tale of aspirations fulfilled fol-lowed by a devastating fall from grace.

This book is a timely reminder ofLachlan Macquarie’s importance tomodern Australians. It is a fascinating storyof the genesis of a nation and of an extraor-dinary individual who refused to be con-founded by the odds stacked against him.

An intriguing history of one of Aus-tralia’s most extraordinary individuals anda look at the importance of GovernorLachlan Macquarie’s legacy 200 years on.

Harry Dillon is a lecturer in journalismat Charles Sturt University, Bathurst. PeterButler is a professional researcher and lec-turer, also from Charles Sturt University.

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Why can we fall in love but notin hate? What do codswallopand poppycock share? Why

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From Professor of Linguistics atMonash University, and an ABC Radioregular, Kate Burridge takes the reader ona witty and eclectic look at the quirks ofthe English language.

Gift of the Gob examines our languageand the everlasting tug-of-love that existsbetween ‘proper’ English and its waywardrelation, slang. She investigates the placewhere all that is ‘wrong’, ‘bad’ or ‘sloppy’slips into everyday use, before becoming‘proper’ in its turn.



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So many people doubted that wecould succeed, but we have provedthat with hard work, determination

and faith we have met the challenges headon and gone on to achieve our goal,” saidChairman of the Coffs Coast FreemasonsAssociation, VW Bro Norm Standing, theDGIW of District 52.

My wife Judy and I have been very for-tunate in having the support of a terrificteam. Their loyalty and dedication havebeen second to none and without themnone of this would be possible.

The idea to raise the necessary $100,000to create a Cancer Trust came after a visitto the Coffs Coast Cancer Institute.

We a formed committee and mappedout a plan of attack. We launched our cam-paign at the Region 5 Conference held inCoffs Harbour in April 2009.

A $20,000 grant from Masonicare laidthe foundation for the fund. The variousfund raising activities that we organisedincluded an Art Union with a prize of aHolden Colorado ute and Stacer familyfishing boat, a grand charity auction, twocharity bowls days, a charity golf day anda raffle for a 50inch plasma TV.

We received huge support from localbusiness houses in the area, especiallyfrom the Coffs Coast Advocate. Our cam-paign culminated with the Grand Charity

Debutante Ball where the Most Wor-shipful Grand Master, Dr Gregory Lev-enston, presented a cheque for $100,000to Ms Julie Jardine, President of theCANDO! Cancer Trust.

This campaign has been a fantasticexperience. For the last 14 months localFreemasons and their wives have regularlybeen in the public eye.

During this time there have been manyopportunities to promote and explain thevalues and principles of Freemasonry andlay some of those “old ghosts” to rest.

Freemasonry is well and truly on themap on the Coffs Coast,” he said.

Grand Charity Debutante Ball“We did it!” Cheered a small band of dedicated masons and their wives in District 52who raised $100,000 to launch the Coffs Coast and Clarence CANDO! Cancer Trust.



HEART RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Australia for decades has been atthe forefront of medical know -ledge progress and con tinues to

research and seek solutions that willimprove health and fight disease.

Heart disease and its associated prob-lems has been a major factor in our battlefor good health and the Heart ResearchInstitute is a major organisation leadingthe way.

The Federal Government, the NewSouth Wales State Government, theNational Heart Foundation of Australiaand a number of major corporations joinedtogether as part of a major Bicentennialinitiative to establish a research centre.Thus, The Heart Research Institute wasopened in March 1989 and stands withinthe highly supportive environment of theUniversity of Sydney and Royal PrinceAlfred Hospital. The Institute is a finan-cially auto nomous, non-profit medicalresearch institute with the express purposeof learning more about atherosclerosis witha view to reducing the personal and finan-cial costs of heart disease.

The human and economic cost of dis-eases of the heart and blood vessels is enor-mous. Atherosclerosis, the major cause ofheart and blood vessel disease, is a diseaseof blood vessels characterised by thick-ening of the vessel walls and the build upof fatty material in them. It causes heartattack, angina, stroke and several other

diseases that together account for nearlyone half of all deaths in Australia, morethan 50,000 lives lost which is bigger thanthe combined total of cancer, AIDS andmotor accidents. The disease can developsilently for many years without symptoms.Often serious events are precipitated whena blood vessel is blocked as a result of ath-erosclerosis. Understanding and over-coming atherosclerosis is one of the mostimportant medical problems in Australiaand indeed the world. This is the businessof the Institute which studies the way inwhich cells and molecules in blood vesselswork in order to understand how athero-sclerosis develops.

The financial cost of heart disease toAustralia is enormous. It is now approxi-mately $13 billion annually and this rep-resents 11 percent of the total healthbudget. The annual cost of heart diseaseto the nation has risen by about 70% overthe last four years and is expected to riseeven further.

Nearly everyone knows a family that’sbeen affected by heart disease – it can strikeanyone at any time. The Heart ResearchInstitute has three core objectives: To detectatherosclerosis at an early stage before itleads to clinical problems, To develop newtreatments which can reverse heart disease,To prevent individuals developing athero-sclerosis in the future.

Some of the Institute’s recent break-

throughs include an investigation of thelinks between high blood pressure andcardiovascular disease in women, the dis-covery that it is possible to prevent ather-osclerosis by raising the level of HDL (orgood cholesterol) and the link betweenhigh levels of iron in blood vessels andatherosclerosis.

Since 1989, HRI researchers have pub-lished hundreds of scientific papers andmade countless discoveries and break-throughs that have led to worldwideadvance ment in the battle against heartdisease.

It is a silent killer and too much carecannot be observed in taking steps todetect and treat any symptoms. Over thepast few years, the NSW Freemason hasbeen highlighting problems with health,particularly men’s health and the reluc-tance of men to seek medical treatmentfor any problems. Heart disease can strikeunexpectedly, regardless of age, gender,race or social standing so make sure youhave regular medical checks.

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– YOUR GRAND CHARITY

The Port Macquarie Freemasonssupport many worthwhile chari -table causes within the North Coast

Region through their active fundraisingand matching masoniCare interACTION

Grants. Lachlan Macquarie Lodge chosethe Port Macquarie Marine Rescue Groupas an ongoing recipient of their charitableworks, donating thousands of dollars inthe last two years.

Ron calls it a dayMW Bro Ron Johnson, AM, PGM and Carrington Medal Holder, has decided to step down as the chairman of masoniCare but will remain on the committee.

The Marine Rescue Group thanked thecommunity for raising the $115,000 nec-essary to purchase their new first responserescue inflatable boat and singled outmasoniCare and Lachlan Macquarie Lodgefor the major support in this project.

As a result of this ongoing support, theMarine Rescue Group has honoured oneof the dedicated Port Macquarie masonsby naming the boat, The Tunstall.

RW Bro Graham Tunstall, PJGW,masoniCare’s Regional Representative(mRR) for Region 5, is highly respectedwithin Freemasonry and the North Coastcommunity. He is an avid fundraiser andcontinues to uphold the virtues of charityin his role as mRR and Past FoundationMaster of Lachlan Macquarie Lodge.

Graham and his wife Noelyn were onhand to christen The Tunstall at its launchon June 17.

masoniCare wishes to thank Grahamfor his relentless dedication and enthu-siasm in promoting Freemasonry inAction.

What’s in a name?

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warmly acknowledged and admired.Thank you Ron, and we wish you and Maygood health and happiness in the future.”

In his response, MW Bro Johnson saidthe past ten years had been an interestingjourney and the members should be jus-tifiably proud of the team which ledmasoniCare.

“When I first put the team together,the Grand Master told me to do what Iliked and I asked him to put two ladieson the team. I know if you want to getthings done, you get the ladies involved.

“Over the past few years, several mil-lion dollars have been donated to charity.At present, times are tough and I’d likethe brethren to help keep the fundsflowing and help us share the load withother masonic organisations.

“And finally, I would like to say mythanks for the kind and generouswords expressed to May and myself.It is something we have both enjoyed.”

The Grand Master, MW Bro Dr Gregory Levenston, at theJune Quarterly Communi -

cation, praised the work of MW BroJohnson and his outstanding career inFreemasonry.

“It is 22 years since he became GrandMaster, and he has spent ten years asChairman of the Grand Charity,” theGrand Master said.

“The contribution of Ron, and hiswife May, to this organisation has beentremendous. Their grace and caring,and their mutual love and respect havebeen an inspiration to us all, both at apersonal and organisational level.

“Ron’s leadership and vision hasdriven this Grand Lodge for many years,and his ongoing role as Trustee is



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His business career took himoverseas for 12 years duringwhich time he also joined

Lodges in England and Zambia which, hesays “gave me many wonderful experi -ences of different jurisdictions, cultures,rituals, and of course, friendships”.

Returning home to Australia, Gregspent three years in the chair of his lodgeand in Grand Lodge has been part of theAudit and Finance Committee for overseven years and Deputy Grand Treasurerfor the last five years. He has also been onthe masoniCare Board for the past sixyears and more recently Fundraising Con-venor for the charity.

“I am immensely proud to beappointed as Chairman of masoniCare asI see charity as a vital component of beinga mason and the future success of Freema-sonry”, he said. “My intention will be todevelop stronger links between lodges,their members, and masoniCare andtogether, to push the awareness ofFreemason’s charitable activities out into

the community. Vital to those goals willbe building our fund raising capability,our attention to benevolence within the Craft, and our capacity to respond tonatural disasters in a considered andmeaningful way. Good communication isso important and my intention is to liftthe two way flow with masoniCare. I lookforward to the challengers and know Ihave the support of a dedicated Board”.

Today, Greg is semi-retired and con-tinues to have a passion for four-wheeldriving having recently vacated the Pres-idency of the NSW & ACT Four WheelDrive Association. Greg and his wifeJennie met through their scouting activi-ties and both retain their love of the out-doors. They have two children, theirdaughter Jane lives in England and sonKeith here in Australia.

A new chairmanfor masoniCareRW Bro Greg Redfern, PJGW, started his masonic career 39 years ago in Sydney at Lodge Wybalena (now part of Lodge Epping No. 390) and has been an active mason most of that time. Fresh ideas

Bringing charity to theforefront of minds is the key objective of the newlyappointed masoniCare board member, BrotherJoshua Shields.

As Convener of Fundraising, Joshua is com-mitted to delivering tangible results bymaking charity accessible, fulfilling andenjoyable to all.

“Charity, if harnessed well, is Freemasonry’smost powerful tool. By motivating, sup-porting and bringing masons togetherunder one vision, we can achieve enormousresults that will significantly benefit ourcommunity, provide fulfilment to our mem-bers and play a crucial role to increase thepositive perception of the Craft”.

New initiatives include the new masoni-Care website and monthly masoniCareIntouch newsletter, a charity planning toolfor all lodges, and the launch of anexciting jurisdiction wide fundraising program.

Joshua is also developing a NSW/ACT dis-aster relief program for masoniCare andGrand Lodge. The program will support theuse of the disaster relief fund and provideguidance in the event of a disaster thatrequires Freemasonry’s support. It will pro-vide structure for decision-making,response and mobilisation strategies andensure increased communication by GrandLodge in times of need.

“My role is about engaging and collabo-rating with masons across the jurisdiction,establishing structure and innovativetools to support our efforts. It’s aboutensuring consistent, two-way communi-cation at all times and delivering greatervalue to our masons, their families andthe community”.

Joshua joined Freemasonry over three yearsago and is a member of Lodge HaroldHerman Unity No.428. He is a 20/20 masonand has been developing new initiativeswith the masoniCare fundraising and mar-keting sub-committee for the past year.

Joshua has a proven track record of success-fully planning and implementing new ini-tiatives in the corporate arena and throughhis community services involvement.

A director and founder of a number of suc-cessful Australian companies for the pasteight years, Joshua has also held seniorleadership positions in the State Emer-gency Services (SES) managing a local vol-unteer rescue unit.



Women in FreemasonryThank you to those readers who have contacted me in relation to Part Three of the article“Women in Freemasonry” published in the Winter (June 2010) edition of the Freemason.

Freemasonry TodayNo 4 Autumn 2008

Article titled: Women Masons in Royal Albert Hall Spectacular“The Order of Women Freemasons – TheHonourable Fraternity of Ancient Masonry– which began life with both male andfemale members, celebrated its centenaryat the Royal Albert Hall in June.

There were men and women guests asmore than 4,000 members of the Orderand their guests attended the event whichbegan with a procession of Grand Officers,with the entry of the Grand Master her-alded by a fanfare of trumpets.

There was a parade of each lodgebanner, and a procession of officers of

other Orders. Then followed a cavalcadein words and music, celebrating the historyof women’s Freemasonry.

Emphasising its charitable side, theOrder gave donations of £250,000($500,000) each to representatives ofCancer Research UK and MacMillanNurses.”

Note: The principal officers were GrandMaster Brenda Fleming-Taylor, DeputyGrand Master Margaret Masters, and Assis-tant Grand Masters Betty Wildman andZuzanka Penn.

Freemasonry Today2008

Extract from Article titled: Women and Freemasonry:The Centenary The article was written by DianeClements, Director of the Library andMuseum of Freemasonry; Freemasons’Hall, Great Queen Street, London.

“One of the two new exhibitions beingorganised by the Library and Museum thissummer is called ‘Women and Freema-sonry: The Centenary’, which runs from4 June to 19 December. It is the first wide-ranging exhibition on this subject atFreemasons’ Hall.

In June 2008 the Order of Women

By DR YVONNE McINTYRESOMETHING FOR THE LADIES

The comments received have beenheartening and indicate wide -spread interest in the Women’s

Orders of Freemasonry. In particular, I wish to acknowledge the

correspondence received from RW BroPaul Brain, PJGW, UGL of NSW and theACT and Past Provincial Junior GrandWarden of the Provincial Grand Lodge ofDerbyshire. RW Bro Brain lives in England

with his wife Ann. Both are members ofthe Freemasons Association. The corre-spondence included copies of articles from“Freemasonry Today” and extracts fromthose articles are included hereunder.



Freemasons celebrated its centenary. It isone of two Grand Lodges in Englandwhose membership is restricted towomen...”

“The United Grand Lodge of England(UGLE) now acknowledges the two GrandLodges for women, and from time to timemeets with their leaders to discuss mattersof mutual concern.

In some areas the UGLE sharesmeeting places with them, but its mem-bership remains restricted to men and wasstrongly opposed to the idea of womenbecoming Freemasons.”

Freemasonry Today2008

Extract from the article: Honourable Fraternity:New Grand Master “One of the women’s Masonic Orders, TheHonourable Fraternity of Ancient Freema-sons (HFAF), has elected a new GrandMaster, Bernice Abram, formerly AssistantGrand Master, in a London ceremonyattended by more than 200 guests.”

“There were representatives from allover England, the Isle of Man, Spain,Gibraltar and Romania for the Enthrone-ment, conducted by outgoing GrandMaster Sheila Norden.”

In his complimentary letter, RW BroBrain advises that his wife W Bro AnnBrain is the Assistant Director of Cere-monies in Lodge Vigilance No 69, TheOrder of Women Freemasons. The lodgeheld its 283rd Installation Meeting on Sat-urday 13 June 2010 at which W Bro JaninaBeldham was installed as WorshipfulMaster.

RW Bro Brain’s wife Ann Brain is theAssistant Director of Ceremonies of thelodge.

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By RW BRO TED SIMMONS OAMTRAVEL

Belfast – a citywith a heartIt’s nearly a century since the ill-fated liner Titanic left Belfast on its maiden voyage to sail to its doom but the name and the dock area is still a magnet for thousands of tourists.

Avisitor to Belfast in NorthernIreland will be enthralled by theTitanic story and fascinated by

this bustling cosmopolitan city which hasa range of dazzling new developmentsand sumptuous cultural attractions.

RMS Titanic, which at the time was thelargest moving object in the world, was aremarkable engineering feat and despiteher tragic sinking after colliding with aniceberg, still remains a source of enduringpride in Belfast.

The legend of the ship lies at the heartof Queen’s Island where a seven billionpounds ($A14 billion) waterfront devel-opment has already started, bearing thename Titanic Quarter. It is the largestwaterfront development in Europe with amarina, retail shops, industry and housing.The area also has jetties, parks, footballfields and one section has been turned intoa replica of the deck of the Titanic.

Visitors can explore the recently restored

Titanic Dock and Pump House, choosefrom a number of harbour tours or strollaround the SS Nomadic, which was builtalongside the Titanic in 1911. The TitanicQuarter covers 175 acres and it’s estimatedit will generate millions of dollars. The drivealong the dock is 882 feet, the same as thelength of the Titanic.

However, the time to visit will be intwo years on 12 April when it will be thecentenary of the sailing of the Titanic in1912 and there are big plans to make it agala occasion.

Particular attention is also being givento restoring Nomadic which had the spe-cial role of carrying passengers out to theTitanic. She had many identical fixturesand is slowly being rebuilt, giving a vividmemory of how the 1st, 2nd and 3rd classpassengers travelled and especially therestrictions imposed on the lower classes.Sometimes standing room was all that wasavailable and standing on the lower deck

gives a frightening insight to the rigoursof early sea travel.

Shipbuilding and linen were the majorindustries in Belfast, Linenhall Street anobvious naming but the city’s historyabounds with famous names such as JohnDunlop (tyres), Harry Ferguson (tractors),actor Errol Flynn lectured at Queen’s Uni-versity. It’s said that author Jonathan Swiftgot his inspiration for his book Gulliver’sTravels when he looked at the imposingGiant’s Face on Cave Hill.

Belfast is divided into four Quarters,among them the Queen’s which is the uni-versity area, opened by Queen Victoria in1809. It has 17,500 students and has a starkreminder of the terrible tragedy of theIrish Famine. With disease and starvationrife and because of the space shortage, twomass graves were dug on the Universitygrounds where hundreds were buried.

The city is mostly Georgian, built onaffluence and poverty. In earlier days, ithad distinctive names with local splittingdistricts into “Snobland” and “Slobland”.Because of the continued migration awayfrom Belfast, many churches have becomepubs and shops because of falling atten-dances.

But the locals haven’t lost their senseof humour. The Ulster Bank in Great Vic-toria Street has two outside wall statues,

The statue “Reconciliation”



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one above the other. The bottom one isknown as “lower draft” and the higher as“over draft”. Another unusual sight is theAlbert Memorial Clock Tower, built in1869 which has a clearly visible four foottilt to rival the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

The oldest newspaper in the city is theBelfast Newsletter. It started in 1737, isstill printing and is the oldest English lan-guage newspaper in the world. Belfast wasthe most heavily bombed city outsideLondon in World War 2 but recoveredthrough the following decades to have thelowest unemployment rate in the UnitedKingdom until the current recession. It isagain slowly starting to recover.

Since the “Troubles” 30 years ago therehave been frequent round-table talksseeking and gradually forging co-opera-tion between the different parties. Thereare still some splinter groups who pose athreat but the work goes on with commu-nities bringing younger people togetherfor a better life.

The two suburbs of controversy are TheFalls (Catholic) and Shankill Road (Protes-tants). The Peace Wall separates the two

areas and cultures and many people hopethat like the Berlin Wall, it will one daycome down. An indication of the willing-ness to have something in common is thefact Ireland fields one rugby team, onecricket team and the hurling season finaleis an All-Ireland final.

The wall murals have become symbolsof the past and present divisions and almost2,000 have been counted since the 1970s.There has been a recent move to take awaysome of the more political murals andsome have already been replaced withprominent Belfast people.

In Belfast, the people are resilient andproud. The city is small, compact, easy tofind your way around and with 57 publicparks. There are 1.7 million people inNorthern Ireland, 300,000 in Belfast, withmulti-million dollar investments in road-works on the planning boards.

A visit is recommended to the StormontEstate, which is home to the Northern Ire-land Assembly and is surrounded by anaffluent suburb. Parliament House waspainted black during the War to avoidbeing bombed.

In the nearby park is the statue “Rec-onciliation”, donated by Sir RichardBranson and Coventry Cathedral, thesame as similar statues already created inother cities such as Hiroshima, Berlin andJerusalem. The inscription says the statueis to remind us that human dignity andlove will triumph over disaster and bringus together in respect and peace.

If your interest is less in dispute, theCathedral Quarter has many intriguingbuildings tucked away in the narrow cob-bled streets and alleyways, spiced with artgalleries and restaurants, the GaeltachtQuarter includes Irish language schoolsand craft shops, leaving the Queen’s andTitanic to complete the city.

Boutiques in Lisburn Road or thefashion stores of Victoria Square willentice the discerning shopper and what-ever time you choose to visit, there isbound to be a festival in progress.

Because it is so easy to get around withso much to see and do, it’s little wonderBelfast and Northern Ireland have becomea must-see destination. It’s a city whereyou can be spoilt for choice.

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LODGE WALLIS PLAINS NO. 4

Maitland has not always beenMaitland. Aboriginal historyrecalls the site of the town at

the junction of the Hunter River withWallis Creek was called by the aborigines“Boomi”. In 1801, a party surveying theHunter River gave the area the name“Shanks Forest Plains”, the first officialname of the locality.

In 1818, the area received its secondofficial name when Governor Bro Mac-quarie, on an exploration of the HunterRiver area by boat wrote: ”I named a veryfine tract of Forest Land on the right Bankof the River near this reach “Wallis Plains”in honour of Capt Wallis. Having examinedthe land on both sides of this River whichappeared to be of excellent quality both forcultivation and grazing, we returned downthe River to the Burying Ground.” (CaptWallis was Commandant of Newcastle).

In early days, road transport betweenMorpeth and Wallis Plains was hamperedby Wallis Creek which was deep, had steepbanks and was dangerous to cross. Peopleusually crossed in a boat with their horsesswimming behind. Wheeled vehicles weresent by boat from Morpeth to Wallis Plains.

In 1827, Alexander McLeod built a tollbridge over Wallis Creek, known as the“Family Bridge” that enabled drays totravel directly between Morpeth and Wallis

Plains. But the tolls were steep and manypeople refused to pay and some crossedvia a fallen tree until McLeod removed it.

In the early 1830s, Wallis Plains wasseen as a dusty or muddy town with awinding High Street. In 1835, Wallis Plainsbecame officially recognised as West Mait-land. In 1945, the City of Maitland wasformed including East and West Maitlandand Morpeth.

Freemasonry came to (West) Maitlandon 4 November 1840 with the formationof Maitland Lodge of Unity No 804 (EC).Lodge Unity’s early years were spentmoving between different meeting loca-tions until 1877 when it located at 280 High

Street, Maitland in a two storey buildingerected by the Great Northern PermanentBuilding Society, with an arrangement thetop floor be reserved for masonic use only,for ten years at a rental of one shilling (10c)per year.

Near the end of the arrangement, lodgemembers purchased a block of land inVictoria St and in 1887 erected the presentlodge building. Lodge Unity’s highestmembership was in 1929 when it reached233. The lowest was 31 at the time of thelinking with Lodge Mindaribba. LodgeMindaribba was formed in February 1917and since its beginning has met in theVictoria Street Masonic Centre.

Its first two installations, in 1918 and1919 were unique occasions. They were heldjointly with Lodge Unity with the GrandMaster, MW Bro William Thompson,installing both new Worshipful Masters intheir respective lodges on both occasions.

The name and number of the amalga-mated lodge was chosen to reflect historypertaining to the city and with the deter-mination that the historical lodge number“4” be retained as a cherished local posses-sion. The first WM of the new lodge wasW Bro Ken James, with Bro Jeff O’Connoras Senior Warden and W Bro KevinCousins as Junior Warden.

Time catches upTime has caught up with the oldest NSW country lodge, Maitland Lodge of Unity No 4 whichhas amalgamated with its daughter lodge Mindaribba 307 to form Lodge Wallis Plains No 4.

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Knights Templar keepsthe banners flyingRight Eminent Knight George Palmer was installed in July as the ninth Grand Master of the Great Priory of NSW & ACT by Most Eminent Knight Graeme Stapelfeldt in animpressive and colourful ceremony.

The weekend started with a “GetTogether” of members and inter -state and overseas visitors on the

Friday night which set the scene for theGrand Installation and Grand Banquetat the Sydney Masonic Centre. Eighteendelegations of associated Orders werereceived into Great Priory, among themthe Grand Masters of all the GreatPriories in Australia and New Zealand,along with several visiting Knights fromEngland.

In his Address before installing the newGrand Master, M Em Kt Stapelfeldt spokeof the successful introduction of the newrituals for the degree of Knight of Maltaand Knight of the Temple. Under his guid-ance and instruction, these had taken sev-eral years to write and put into practice.

He also was pleased to say that therecently introduced change of eligibilityrequirements for membership had result -

ed in the Order growing significantly andthat notice papers for just about every Pre-ceptory contained names of applicants.

During his Address as the new GrandMaster, Most Eminent Knight Palmeracknowledged the work of his prede-cessor by his theme of “We have the foun-dation, now let us build”, and urgedmembers to keep up the momentum,especially in regard to the highly suc-cessful and long standing Great PrioryAccreditation program.

On Sunday, the Knights and visitorsattended a Church Parade at the GarrisonChurch in The Rocks. The colourful Tem-plar and Malta uniforms of the Knightsattracted a flurry of photographs by alarge number of tourists. After the churchservice, Knights, families and friendsmoved to a nearby hotel for a relaxed andrather sumptuous Grand Master’sluncheon.

Grand Master, M.Em.Kt George Palmer andMrs Heather Palmer.

The rendition of masonicmusic in our lodges is animportant part of our

ceremonies and has the sup-port and encouragement ofthe Grand Master.

The NSW Masonic Ensembleis taking the challenge of themusic concept and has pre-pared presentation programsfor the benefit of lodges andbrethren.

But to progress this concept,the Ensemble requires addi-tional members – brethrenwho have a love of goodmusic and who are preparedto give their time.

Rehearsals are held in theSydney Masonic Centre on thefirst and third Monday from6.15pm to 8.00pm. (Parking is available at the GoulburnStreet parking station with aset rate after 6pm.)

If you are interested and havea knowledge and interest inour music, please contact theGrand Director of Music, VW Bro Ian Cox on 0414 252333 or the Honorary secretary,RW Bro Graham Maltby on9533 4007.

The Ensemble atmosphere isfriendly, instructive and of abenefit to all who attend.

NSW MasonicEnsembleCan you sing? Do you like to sing andwould like to be part of a singing group?



MASONIC NEWS FROM NSW AND ACTREGIONAL ROUNDUP

Regional Roundup NSWSACT

L-R: VW Bro Griffiths congratulates VW Bro McCallum and wishes him well

District 34

A jewel of a nightIt was a proud night for VW Bro Robert

McCallum when the out-going DGIWof District 34, VW Bro Harry Griffiths,presented him with his Jewel of Office atthe July meeting of Lodge Richard Coley,No 152.

The presentation marked the end of avery productive term of office for VW BroGriffiths who, with his wife, Sharin, hasworked tirelessly for the district.

VW Bro McCallum retired four yearsago after forty years service with State Rail,starting in signal boxes and progressingto auditing and many other duties con-nected with safety within the rail industry.

He was initiated into Lodge Nepean,No 29, in June 1987, passed in Lodge EmuPlains, No 860, in July and raised in LodgeNepean in the same year.

He served all offices including JuniorWarden in Lodge Nepean, affiliated withLodge Richard Coley in 2005, became WMin 2007. The following year he becamellodge secretary and also served as secre-

Lodge Kempsey Macleay No 203

In father’sfootstepsOn 6 July, Bro Michael Newton Scott

was installed as the WorshipfulMaster of Lodge Kempsey Macleay, No203, by RW Bro John Cook.

He follows in the footsteps of his latefather, VW Bro Keith Scott, PDGIW, whoheld the position on a number of occa-sions and was also DGIW of District 51,and a well respected mason.

The Grand Master was represented onthe night by RW Bro George Wallens,accompanied by Grand Lodge Officersand a good number of visiting and resi-dent masons.

W Bro Scott’s mother sat with him inthe south and all present enjoyed the fes-tive board.

R-L: The Grand Master, Installing W BroMcElroy and VW Bro Brolen Samuels, DGIW

District 34

A Nowravisit

Following an established custom, a fra-ternal of 12 brethren from District

34, many accompanied by their wives,travelled to Nowra in June to attend theInstallation Ceremony at Lodge NowraUnity, No 60.

With the lodge opened and visitors andfraternals admitted, the Most WorshipfulGrand Master, MW Bro Dr Greg Leven-ston, led a 25 strong contingent of GrandLodge Officers.

The Installation of Bro David Palmerwas capably performed by the InstallingMaster, W Bro Bill McElroy.

When the lodge was closed, the assem-bled brethren, their ladies and visitors,over 150 in all, attended a fine InstallationBanquet , prepared by Mrs Weller.

W Bro Blackmore presented JudithMorrice with a fine chopping boardassembled from a variety of colourful tim-bers, and then presented the Worshipful

Lighting the demonstration fire

tary to the Hawkesbury Masonic Centre.At the June 2010 Grand Communica-

tion, VW Bro McCallum received theGrand Master’s District Service Award forservice to District 34 and freemasonry.

Master with a commemorative gavel.On the following morning, at the invi-

tation of the Worshipful Master, who isalso the local Fire Chief, those who hadstayed the night attended a practical firedemonstration at the Rural Fire Headquar-ters, followed by a very welcome barbecue.



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An historic occasion for Royal ArchFreemasonry in NSW/ACT occurred

at the Petersham Royal Arch Centre onSaturday 19 June 2010. Chapter St AndrewPhoenix No 2 and Chapter Southern CrossNo 77 amalgamated to form a new chapter– Chapter St Andrew No 2.

A Special Grand Convocation of theUnited Supreme Grand Chapter wasopened by the First Grand Principal andGrand Master, Most Ex Comp EdwardKeenahan at 2pm. The charters of theformer chapters were surrendered, and theceremony of Amalgamation was conducted.This was followed by the installation of thePrincipals and investiture of FoundationOfficers by Grand Chapter Officers.

The First Grand Principal and GrandMaster then joined Grand Chapter offi-

cials and companions for the InstallationBanquet.

The two chapters have a long history.The original Chapter St Andrew, beingthe oldest working chapter in this juris-diction received its charter in 1865. Itsdaughter Chapter Phoenix received acharter in 1913 and the two chapters amal-gamated in 1981. Chapter Southern Crosswas consecrated in June 1980 followingthe formation of the United SupremeGrand Chapter of NSW/ACT as the gov-erning body in this jurisdiction.

Amalgamation will ensure their con-tinuing existence, and the members mustbe congratulated for having the passion,energy and enthusiasm to foresee theirchapter continuing and work the way thatMasonry teaches.

The Supreme Council for Australiaheld its annual meeting in Sydney in

June and had a packed week at the SydneyMasonic Centre.

Council deliberations were fruitful,with important policy decisions resolvedand members also had the opportunity tovisit a Chapter and a Council, to conductthe annual meeting where the 33rd Degreeis conferred on new District Commanders(equivalent of the Craft DGIW) and toconduct a new, open Proclamation Cere-mony during which the members ofSupreme Council are obligated.

On Tuesday, at the Sydney Chapter,there were five candidates, including theGrand Master of NSW & ACT, Dr Gregory

Levenston. On Wednesday, there was ameeting of the Prince Charles EdwardStuart 30th Degree Council at which themembers of Supreme Council, as membersof the Council, entered informally andwere able to relax. The Grand SecretaryGeneral became the Grand Commanderof the Council during the meeting.

On Thursday evening, the 33rd Degreewas conferred on eight new District Com-manders, two from WA, three from Vic-toria, one each from SA, Queensland andNorthern NSW with the ceremony con-ducted by members of the SupremeCouncil.

Finally on Friday there were two events,the Proclamation Ceremony which took

place in the beautifully re-furbished LodgeRoom 3 in the Sydney Masonic Centre.This is an open ceremony so the ladiesand all dinner guests were invited. Duringthe ceremony, the Grand Master, Dr GregLevenston was received, the SovereignGrand Commander, Most Powerful BroPeter Straw was proclaimed and the offi-cers of Supreme Council were obligatedand invested. Every three years, it will beextended slightly when the SovereignGrand Commander obligates his suc-cessor.

Finally at the Centre the Gala Dinner,notable for its informality and a wonderfulopportunity for brethren and their ladiesfrom all over Australia to meet.

Big week for Supreme Council

District 37

A newDistrictThe July meeting of Lodge War-

ragamba, No 541, marked the birthof a new Masonic District when VW BroHarry Griffith, the retiring DGIW of Dis-trict 34, attached the DGIW Jewel to thecollar of VW Bro Robert Moore.

In accepting the jewel as the firstDGIW of District 37, VW Bro Moore gaverecognition of the efforts and achieve-ments of VW Bro Griffiths during histerm of office.

He then outlined his own plans for thenew District, which promise to be bothinteresting and productive.

L-R: VW Bro Robert Moore and VW Bro Harry Griffths.

New Royal Arch ChapterChapter St Andrew No 2




District 35

A hard actto followAt the July meeting of Lodge Blue

Mountains, No 279, the DGIW forDistrict 35, VW Bro Bill McBey, handedhis Jewel of Office to his successor, VWBro Kevin Holdsworth, ending two highlysuccessful and productive years in theposition.

VW Bro McBey, supported by his wifeJenny, has been a great ambassador forFreemasonry in general, travelling widelythrough the district and to many lodgesoutside it.

Addressing the brethren after thechangeover, VW Bro Holdsworth paidtribute to VW Bro McBey’s efforts andachievements.

L-R: VW Bro McBey and VW Bro Holdsworth

Campbelltown Royal Arch Chapter No 85

Family dinner raises fundsCampbelltown Royal Arch Chapter's decision to hold a Family Dinner Fundraising

Night was a great success. Over 130 attended the special event at Ingleburn RSLon 15 May. Nearly $25,000 was raised for the Special Olympics Association.

Highlights of the night included a speech by Special Olympian Brooke McGrath andthe Special Olympic Dancers. Brooke, from Campbelltown, had recently competed in theNational Games in Adelaide and spoke of her pride in winning three gold medals in ath-letics while a performance by dancers was given a standing ovation.

The funds raised were greatly assisted by a grant of $10,000 from masoniCare and adonation of $2,000 from Campbelltown Royal Arch Chapter No 85.

Special Olympics representative Fran Eustace said the money would be used todevelop their Sports Program for athletes in various schools.

Lodge Vaucluse No 266

VauclusecentenaryinstallAt a meeting to mark the centenary

installation of Lodge Vaucluse, No266, in June, the Grand Master, MW BroGreg Levenston, received a set of wineglasses etched with an image of the Mac-quarie Light, the insignia of the lodge, pre-sented by the Worshipful Master, VW BroBram Pollock.

To complement this memento of theoccasion, the Grand Master was also pre-sented with some samples of red and whitewine which the lodge now obtains withits own label.

Lodge Lachlan-Jemalong No 46

BurnssupperThe regular monthly meeting of

Lodge Lachlan-Jemalong, No 46,featured a splendid “Burns Supper inJuly”, a departure from tradition, but avery successful one.

Lodge brethren, their ladies and guestsfrom the Forbes community, enjoyed thetraditional Address to the Haggis given byW Bro Neil Gilmour.

The ‘Great chieftain o’ the Puddin’ race’was piped in by W Bro Don Peck, fromOrange, and VW Bro David Levesque,Chef de Jour, carried the ‘groaningtrencher’ with aplomb.

W Bro Gilmour and his wife Jane, whohave lived in and around Forbes since theyleft Dumfries, Scotland, entertained thecompany with poems and songs of RobbieBurns, and were supported by Bro GrantRoberts on the keyboard.

VW Bro David Levesque carries the Haggis

Lodge Balmain No 23

151stWorshipfulMasterOn Thursday 8 July, W Bro Les Blake

became the 151st WorshipfulMaster of Lodge Balmain, No 23, in awonderful installation ceremony, con-ducted by W Bro Jason Plumridge.

A very large Grand Lodge delegationsupported the representative of the MWGrand Master, RW Bro Bill Trodden,PJGW and included Past Grand Masters,MW Bro Hammond and MW Bro Brooke.

Another special event of the eveningwas a presentation of a signed birthdaycard and a chocolate cake from the mem-bers of the lodge to RW Bro Don DavisPAGM, celebrating his 80th birthday.




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Region 11

GM visitsRegion 11

On Thursday, 8 July, the GrandMaster and his partner, Judith Mor-

rice, embarked on a South Coast and BlueMountains tour which included visits totwo centres in Region 11.

They met with brethren and their part-ners from Lodge Milton of District 113and then at the regular meeting of LodgeCoeur de Lion No 84 of District 114.

This lodge has been reinventing itselfto meet the challenges of its immediatefuture. It has changed its meeting nightfrom a Saturday to a Thursday, moved itsmeeting time to 6.30 pm, when the Lodgesits down to a dinner before commencingthe meeting, and has elected to change itsdress code to that appropriate for a day-light lodge.

These changes have resulted in atten-dances increasing and new candidatesjoining the lodge.

The Worshipful Master of Lodge CoeurL-R: MW Bro Greg Levenston and W BroRay Johnstone

de Lion, W Bro Ray Johnstone, and histeam organised a novel meeting for thevisit of the Grand Master. A short businessmeeting was held at which the DGIW forDistrict 114, VW Bro Rod Bradford, intro-duced the four Worshipful Masters presentfrom lodges within the district to theGrand Master.

After the lodge was closed the ladiespresent were invited into the lodge roomto hear an address delivered by the GrandMaster. Brethren and their partners thenadjourned to the dining room for a per-formance by a local dance group wherethe Grand Master made a small presenta-tion to each of the girls taking part.

During the festive board, the WorshipfulMaster displayed examples of the equip-ment that would be purchased by theMoruya Division of St Johns AmbulanceService with the $5000 regional grantrecently obtained from masoniCare.

At the June meeting of the MasonicLodge Secretaries Association, RW

Bro Ian Griffith was presented with hisLife Membership certificate by the presi-dent, RW Bro Kevin McGlinn, Grand Sec-retary, for his long service to theAssociation.

Another highlight of the meeting wasa session conducted by VW Bro AndreFettermann and Ms Alison Martyr fromthe Grand Secretariat on membershipissues and the Grand Lodge calendar.

The Secretaries Association, whichmeets quarterly at the Sydney MasonicCentre, was established on 12 October

RW Bro Kevin McGlinn, Grand Secretarypresents Bro Ian Griffith with his LifeMembership certificate

1918 with primary objectives of providinga forum for the sharing and disseminationof ideas, information and advice with aview to improving the secretarial andadministrative standards of lodges withinthe jurisdiction.

Meetings are held in March, June, Sep-tember and December each year andmembership is open to any subscribingmember of a NSW Constitution Lodge.

Guest speakers are invited and recenttopics have been “Improving Communi-cation with the Grand Secretariat”,“Masonic Buildings”, “Image and Mar-keting” and “The Whiddon Group”.

Lodge Secretaries Association

On Saturday 17 April, Lodge Ophir,No 17, was visited by 23 school-

aged army cadets, male and female, andtwo serving Australian army personnel,who had been invited to lead the lodge’sannual ANZAC Commemoration.

The lodge tyled at 5.30 pm and after ashort meeting and the closure of the lodge,a number of non-masonic visitors and the

Australian army contingency joined withthe brethren for the ceremony. They werewelcomed into the lodge room by the Wor-shipful Master, VW Bro Graham Russell.

At the commencement of the cere-mony, a number of cadets paraded intothe lodge followed by the Colour Party.The Catafalque Party under the commandof the CSM then entered and assembled

at the corners of the pavement, loweringand raising their flags at appropriate times.And the young cadets were most impres-sive with their parade skills and generaldemeanour.

The ANZAC address was given by MrBill McDougall from Hammondville. Thecadets were accompanied by Cadet OfficersRay Stanley and Mary-Anne Maritotto.

Lodge Ophir has been holding a tradi-tional Masonic ANZAC ceremony for about90 years but brethren very much appreciatedthe change implemented this year.

Lodge Ophir No 17

ANZAC ceremony




Lodge Army and Navy No 517

Army andNavy installAt the June meeting of Lodge Army

and Navy No 517, Bro Scott Parkerwas installed as the lodge’s 87th Wor-shipful Master.

The Grand Master was represented byRW Bro Major Norm Symon, PAGM,accompanied by Grand Lodge officers,and the Installing Master on the occasionwas VW Bro Mervyn Sinden, PDGDC.

W Bro Parker was initiated into thelodge in 2002 and since then has servedin the majority of the progressive offices.

RW Bro Symon spoke of the abidingsimilarity of the bonds between masonsand their brethren and between membersof the armed services and their comradesin arms; both having a mutual dependenceand implicit trust.

Following the ceremony, the brethrenretired to the Installation Banquet wherethey and their ladies celebrated the occasion.

L-R: RW Bro Major Norm Symon, PAGM,W Bro Scott Parker, Worshipful Master,and VW Bro Mervyn Sinden, PDGDC,Installing Master.

Woolgoolga Lions president, Gavin Kenthanding over a cheque for $1000 to VWBro Norm Standing, DGIW District 52

Community spirit is alive and well inthe small NSW village of Woolgoolga.

On 20 May, Woolgoolga Lions presi-dent, Gavin Kent presented a cheque for$1000 to VW Bro Norm Standing, DGIWDistrict 52, and chairman of the CoffsCoast Freemasons Association.

“The people of Woolgoolga have sup-

ported all our fund raising events and thisdonation from the Lions is just anotherexample of the wonderful generosity ofthis town.

We are on the long, last mile of ourcampaign and are very grateful for anydonations to help us reach our goal,” saidVW Bro Standing.

Lions lend a hand

Lodge Carlton Kogarah No 305

35thinstallationTuesday 11 May 2010 marked the

occasion of the 35th installation forLodge Carlton Kogarah, No. 305, at theOatley Masonic Centre, since the lodgewas originally formed by the consolidationof Lodge Carlton, No. 382, and LodgeKogarah, No. 305, on 11 May 1976.

The installing Master was W BroWarren Dunn who re-installed W BroRaymond Pickard.

The Deputy Grand Master, RW BroDerek J Robson, AM, was in attendancefor the occasion and he was accompaniedby a fine delegation of Grand Lodge Offi-cers. including RW Bro Alan Farrell,PDGM, and the Junior Grand WardenRW Bro Bruce Balmond.

In extending his congratulations to thenewly re-installed Worshipful Master, RWBro Robson said it was encouraging to seethe continuing support shown by W BroPickard for his lodge, as the eveningmarked the fourth occasion on which hehas occupied the chair of his lodge sincehe was first installed in 1979.

L-R: RW Bro Balmond, JGW, RW Bro Farrell, PDGM, RW Bro Robson AM, DGM, W Bro Ray Pickard, W Bro Warren Dunn,VW Bro John Spooner, DGIW

Lodge Sir Walter Scott No 123

1504thmeetingThe Installation of Bro Raymond Part-

ington as Worshipful Master of theWalter Scott Lodge, No 123, in June,marked the 1504th meeting of the lodgesince its consecration in the late 1800s.

Since that time, the lodge has madeover a thousand men masons and createdmany daughter lodges, some of which arestill thriving.

The representative of the Grand Masterwas RW Bro Kenneth Leslie Mobbs,PSGW, and the Installing Master was VWBro James Dwyer, PDGIW.

RW Bro Mobbs spoke on the inter-esting history of the lodge and revealedthat the VSL used for the obligation wasthe original book dating back to the lodge’sconsecration.

Because of its great age and value it isonly used on nights of installation.

RW Bro Mobbs also spoke about AStart in Life (formerly the Masonic YouthWelfare Fund) and in the South, on alighter note, about his other interest ofdragon boat racing in which he and histeam have represented NSW and Australia.

L-R: RW Bro Mobbs, W Bro Partingtonand VW Bro Dwyer




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Lodge Burnside No 729

An excellentnightAt the July regular meeting of Lodge

Burnside, No 729, The RegionalGrand Counsellor for Region 3, RW BroNigel Hamilton, presented W Bro BryanIngram, Worshipful Master, with theAccreditation Certificate of a Lodge ofExellence.

This was the result of many monthshard work by the members of the lodgeand makes Lodge Burnside the third lodgeto achieve accreditation meeting at theCastle Hill Masonic Centre.

During the same evening, and prior tothe presentation, Mr James Keith McGillwas made a mason in a manner befittinga Lodge of Excellence.

The evening was further enhanced bythe presentation of a fifty year certificateand jewel to W Bro Harold Williams byMW Bro Ron Johnson, PGM.

RFC Region Three, RW Bro Nigel Hamilton,presents W Bro Bryan Ingram with LodgeBurnside’s Certificate of Excellence.

L-R: Junior Deacon Bro Fraser Smith, theWorshipful Master, W Bro Bryan Ingram,Bro James Mc Gill and his mentor.

L-R: RW Bro Walter Charlwood, NewlyInstalled Master W Bro Tom Bell andInstalling Master, W Bro David Thomas

Lodge Emu Plains No 860

A decorativeoccasionThe impressive decorations of the ban-

quet hall were an outstanding featureat the 57th Installation of Lodge EmuPlains, No 860, in June.

Huge gold drapes hung from the wallsto the centre, with blue sashes on everychair, and dozens of candles set in glassbowls glowed on every table. The centre-piece was a four metre high, fully deco-rated First Degree Tracing Board, with ahuge golden pillar on either side.

The decoration was almost singlehand-edly the work of W Bro Tom Bell, and wasunique in the history of the centre.

The installation ceremony was near

faultless with the installing Master W BroDavid Thomas leaving the Grand DirectorVW Bro Charles Wattle with a very lightload.

The evening was further enhanced bythe presence of Mrs Margaret Smith andMr James McLaughlin from the St Vincentde Paul Society, who presented District 34with a certificate of appreciation for thesupport give to the society over the years.

Lodge Warragamba No 541

MYWcollaretteAt the July meeting of Lodge War-

ragamba, No 541, RW Bro KevinFoster, OAM, PAGM, presented VW BroJeff Illingworth, PDGIW, the MasonicYouth Welfare representative for the lodge,with the Masonic Youth Welfare collarette,for support received during the past year.

Lodge Warragamba has been a loyalsupporter of the fund for many years andin accepting the jewel, VW Bro Illing-worth promised to wear it with pride atall masonic functions.

The Peel Lodge No 209

Brethrenon bikesOn Saturday 24 April The Peel Lodge,

No 209, raised Bro Trevor Capararoto the degree of Master Mason.

A number of Bro Capararo’s fellowmembers of the Masonic MotorcycleAssociation of Australia travelled to Tam-worth especially to support him on thisimportant occasion.

Following the closing of the lodge,ladies and guests were invited to join thebrethren in the lodge room for the annualANZAC observance.

Visitors were also entertained at break-fast the following morning prior to trav-elling home.

L-R: RW Bro Kevin Foster congratulatesVW Bro Jeff Illingworth

Bro Trevor Capararo (centre) with visitingmembers of the Masonic MotorcycleAssociation.



70 Years ServiceCOLES, MERVYN Lodge Artarmon United 285

EISENHAUER, JACK Lodge Temora 168

PESCUD, HARRY Lodge Gymea 796

WARE, LESLIE Lodge Westlake Daylight 997

60 Years ServiceADNUM, COLYN Lodge Illawarra 59

ALLAN, MAX Lodge Bulli Thirroul 1040

ARMSTRONG, FREDERICK Wallis Plains 4

BARLOW, JAMES Lodge Gymea 796

BERTRAM, ALLAN Lodge Wagga Wagga 22

BLANSHARD, RICHARD Lodge Toukley 933

BODEN, GEORGE Lodge Epping 390

BRADSHAW, GILBERT Forster Great Lakes United 994

BURGHART, LIONEL The St. George Lodge 328

COOPER, RONALD Lodge Bland 337

EGAN, BERNARD Lodge Ibis 361

FARRELL, KENNETH Bundaleeah Daylight Lodge 992

HAMILTON, WILLIAM Lodge Urbenville Bonalbo 354

HARRISON, JOHN Lodge Westlake Daylight 997

HAWKES, ALBERT Lodge Gymea 796

HENRY, MAXWELL Lodge Kempsey - Macleay 203

HULL, NOEL Lodge Wagga Wagga 22

HUMPHRIS, WARREN The Waratah Lodge 170

JENKINS, GRAEME Lodge Illawarra 59

JOHNSON, GEOFFREY Lodge Cronulla 312

LANGFORD, EDWARD The Waratah Lodge 170

LEGGETT, DONALD Lodge Morning Star 410

LIDEMAN, EDGARS Lodge Lake Macquarie 243

LYMBERY, JAMES Lodge Kiama 35 – LOE

MCKENZIE, ROSS Lodge Enterprise 400

MILLER, ERNEST The Schools Lodge 639

MILLS, HAROLD Lodge Mulwala The Scott 184

MITCHELL, HILTON Lodge Nambucca Heads 922

PARSONS, JOHN Lodge Illawarra 59

PRETTY, GRAHAM The Lodge Of Australia 3

RANDLE, WARREN The Hills Lodge 1025

RICHARDS, NORMAN Lodge Harold Herman Unity 428 – LOE

ROBBERDS, CLEMENT Lodge Lake Macquarie 243

SMITH, DAVID Antiquity 1

SWEENEY, GRAHAM Lodge Resurgo 223 – LOE

THOMSON, JAMES Balmain Lodge 23

TOD, ALEXANDER The St. George Lodge 328

TUBMAN, RAYMOND Lodge Illawarra 59

WADE, WILLIAM Lodge Enterprise 400

WALKER, RONALD Lodge John Williams 148

WEBSTER, ROBERT Lodge Cowra 33

WHITE, ALAN Lodge Enterprise 400

WILLIAMS, HAROLD Lodge Burnside 729 – LOE

WILSON, IAN Lodge Vaucluse 266

WOOD, GRAHAM Laurelbank Kuring-gai Daylight Lodge 230

50 Years ServiceALTHAM, MAXWELL Lodge Kiama 35 – LOE

BERTRAM, ALLAN Lodge Wagga Wagga 22

BORWICK, KEITH Lodge John Williams 148

BRELL, KENNETH Lodge Rudyard Kipling 143

BRIAN, HARRY Lodge Sir Joseph Banks 300

DAWE, IAN Riverina Thompson 104

DAY, ERNEST Lodge Tranmere 712

DEROME, ARTHUR The Sir Walter Scott Lodge 123

DOUGLAS, KENNETH The Lodge Of Transition 9999

DUNTON, LAWRENCE Lodge Artarmon United 285

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FISHER, ALAN Lodge Bland 337

GNADEN, RONALD Lodge Aviation 688

GOSTELOW, ALAN Leisure Coast Daylight Lodge 999

GRIERSON, ROBERT The Waratah Lodge 170

HAMMOND, KENNETH Lodge Merrylands 479

HULL, NOEL Lodge Wagga Wagga 22

JAMES, CYRIL Lodge Bangalow 250

JOHNSTON, ALEXANDER The United Lodgeof Sydney 11

LEISHMAN, THOMPSON Lodge Lithgow Valley 8

LOFBERG, CHARLES Lodge Gymea 796

MALLITT, WESLEY Lodge Sir Joseph Banks 300

MEALING, DONALD The Lodge of Australia 3

MOORE, KEITH Lodge City of Newcastle 1035

MYERS, HAROLD The Waratah Lodge 170

PEARSE, GEORGE Lodge Ballina 112

PETERS, LEX Lodge Sir Joseph Banks 300

PRESS, HOWARD Lodge Condobolin 185

RAWLINS, ALFRED Lodge Guildford 321

RAYNOLDS, GEORGE Lodge of Truth 26

RICH, EDWARD Lodge Army and Navy 517

RISEBOROUGH, RAYMOND Lodge Illawarra 59

RODRICK, JOHN Lodge Artarmon United 285

ROSENBERG, BRUCE The Schools Lodge 639

RUSSELL, HAROLD The St. George Lodge 328

SATCHELL, ROBERT Lodge Warringah 83

SNEESBY, STEPHEN Lodge Nambucca Heads 922

THOMAS, ERNEST Lodge Federal Burrowa 193

WADE, BRIAN Lodge Urbenville Bonalbo 354

WALKER, JAMES The Waratah Lodge 170

WARBURTON, LEONARD Lodge Artarmon United 285

WHITE, KEITH The St. George Lodge 328

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religion (7)5 Dance so as to show up Lodge Officers (7)9 What 5 across do if you count D.C. out (7)10 Rob a win somehow from an order for girls (7)12 Sprinkles holy water as per some gesture (8)13 Theories regarding the State Emergency

Service leaders (6)14 Cheat recruit with building design (12)

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perhaps (8)3 Unsaddled some to add to confusion (5)4 Recognition without regard to change

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water? (4)15 Laid his carpet out in the capitals (9)16 Rat in nest is for a short time only (9)17 In favour of scoundrel to discontinue

parliamentary session (8)19 Pepsi lost its lively start and with after-

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On Monday 5 July, VW Bro GeorgeGuascoine and W Bro Gilbert Brad-

shaw of Lodge Forster-Great Lakes No 944received certificates and jewels for 50 yearsof service to freemasonry.

George Guascoine was admitted intoFreemasonry in Geelong, Victoria, in July1960, in Lodge Corio. He was very active inVictorian Freemasonry, rising to the rankof Past Grand Swordbearer. His interest tookhim into many orders including the RoyalArch and Rose Croix. As well as his lodge

he was an active member of Apex and Foun-dation Vice President of Probus at Geelong.

He worked as a Test DevelopmentMechanic at the Ford proving grounds atGeelong.

Gilbert Bradshaw is a retired locomotiveinspector for the NSW Railways. He joinedFreemasonry in Lodge Celestial, Sydneyin 1960, and has always taken a greatinterest in the Craft. He enjoys the philos-ophy and fellowship of Freemasonry andurges younger people to become involved.

Gil’s interest also saw him involved inmany of the other orders such as the RoyalArch. He was chairman of Chapter Dutyat Forster for a total of six years. He is cur-rently secretary of Chapter Oxley, meetingat Laurieton, and of the branch of theKnights Templar.

Both men continue to be active in LodgeForster-Great Lakes United.

Lodge Forster-Great Lakes No 944

Guascoine & Bradshaw



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ADAM, Saad Lodge Alpha 970

ADAM, Evan Lodge Alpha 970

ALLANSON, Tristan Lodge Kellerman 1027

BAILEY, Alec Lodge Ionic 65

BARRETT, Mathew The Central Coast Lodge 2001

BECKER, Adam Lodge Cavanbah 231

BILIAS, Angelo The Sydney Lodge 1020

BLACK, Cameron Lodge Fire Brigades 940

BLIAS, Mark Lodge Wyong Tuggerah Lakes 247

BOARD, Alan Lodge Victoria Cross 928

BRANCH, Peter Lodge Gadara 39

BRIDLE, Al Lodge Macquarie 53

BURTON, Daniel Lodge Caledonia of Canberra 938

BYRNE, Adam The Hills Lodge 1025

CAMPO, Larry The United Lodge of Sydney 11

CASEY, Mark Lodge City of Newcastle 1035

COATES, Peter Lodge Tomaree 878

COLLINS, Phillip Lodge Trinity 666

CRADDOCK, Andrew Lodge Namoi 207

CRISTIANO, James The Queen's Lodge 229

CROCKETT, Benjamin Lodge Wyong Tuggerah Lakes 247

DANIEL, Trent Lodge Castlereagh 72

DAVIS, Phillip Lodge Eltham 272

DE OLIVEIRA, Fulvio Lodge Blacktown Kildare 393

DE PREE, Lodge Baulkham Hills 958

DESARAJU, Sudeep Lodge Army and Navy 517

DIMORVSKI, Dragan The Australian Lodge of Harmony 5

DJEMAL, Errol Lodge Castlereagh 72

DOMINIQUE-BOUVAT, Nick Lodge Castlereagh 72

DONNELLY, Gary Lodge Queanbeyan St Andrew 56

DUQUILLA, Zacarias Lodge The Star of Australia 200

EDEMA, Gavin The Maroubra Lodge 725

EL SAYED, Mahmoud Lodge Gymea 796

EL TURK, Fady Lodge Lachlan Macquarie 1042

ELIAS, Charlie The Leichhardt Lodge 133

FARZAD, Alavi The Lodge of Australia 3

FRANCIS, Ken William Ross 76

FUENTES, Ken Lodge Blacktown Kildare 393

FUENTES, Joaquin Lodge Blacktown Kildare 393

GAFFEY, Christopher Lodge University of Sydney 544

GELLING, Ian Lodge Oberon 355

GIBSON, Roy Lodge Como 738

GLEESON, Kenneth Lodge Toukley 933

GOLIJAN, John Lodge Bronte 507

GRAHAM, John Lodge Cooma Monaro 164

GRIFFIN, Edward Lodge Kyogle – Geneva United 245

GRIMALDI, Michael The Hawkesbury Heritage Lodge 150

GUNAWARDENA, Shan Lodge Epping 390

HANDCOCK, Mark Lodge Toukley 933

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HASKE, Mila Lodge Caledonia Of Canberra 938

HOANG, Joseph Lodge Southern Cross 91

HOBBS, Michael Lodge Harold Herman Unity 428 – LOE

HOGAN, Sean Lodge University of Sydney 544

HOLT, Matthew Lodge Leeton - Yanco 313

HOWSE, Glenn Lodge Oberon 355

HUEBL, Paul The Lodge Of Australia 3

IBRAHIM, Ibrahim Lodge Castlereagh 72

JANSSENS, Paul Lodge Commonwealth of Australia 633

JIMENEZ, Edgar Lodge Canberra 465

JNAID, Charlie The Cedars Lodge 1041

JOHNSON, Bruce Lodge Fire Brigades 940

JOHNSON, Anthony Lodge Lachlan Macquarie 1042

KELSEY, Robert Lodge Bronte 507

KHACHAN, Kevin Lodge Castlereagh 72

KLEIN, Thomas Lodge Calala Tamworth 652

KUHN, Rick Lodge Morisset 441

LANCASTER, Edward Lodge Morning Star 410

LEWIS, Justin The Sydney Lodge 1020

LLOYD, Joseph Lodge University of Sydney 544

LUNDBERG, Carl Lodge Frenchs Forest United 249

LYDDIETH, Bradley Lodge Victoria Cross 928

MACDOUGALL, Dane Lodge Scone 183

MACKINDER, Howard Lodge Queanbeyan St Andrew 56

MARCOTTI, Fabio Lodge Theo Grey 234

MARKS, David Lodge Victoria Cross 928

MARSHALL, Zachary Lodge Como 738

MATTSSON, Otto Lodge Cooma Monaro 164

MAUFAY, Raff Lodge Tweed United 136

MAYER, Scott Lodge Victoria Cross 928

MCCONVILLE, John Lodge Pittwater 697

MCCULLY, Julian Lodge Warringah 83

MCFADZEN, Owen Lodge Canberra 465

MCFARLANE, Jason Lodge Victoria Cross 928

MCHUGH, Dean Lodge Victoria Cross 928

MCMECHAN, James Lodge St James 45

MEAGHER, Leigh Lodge Canoblas Lewis 806

MECHREF, Jacob Lodge Gymea 796

MICKLE, Dayle Lodge Victoria Cross 928

MILETIC, Branko Lodge Burnside 729 – LOE

MILLS, Hayden Lodge Victoria Cross 928

MILLWARD, David The Hills Lodge 1025

MILWAY, Alexander Lodge Victoria Cross 928

MITCHELL, Lee Lodge Springwood 409

NAJJAR, Daniel The Australian Lodge of Harmony 5

NEHME, Chadi The Leichhardt Lodge 133

NEWMAN, Edward Lodge Wyaldra 238

NOBLE, Anthony Lodge Ionic 65

NORBURY, Michael Lodge Wyong Tuggerah Lakes 247

OAKS, Terry Lodge Corrective Services 1039

OBERMEDER, Marcus Lodge Mark Owen 828

O'BRIEN, Paul Lodge Ophir 17

O'DONNELL, Rod Lodge Artarmon United 285

OWEN, Stuart The Hawkesbury Heritage Lodge 150

PALANIVELOO, Pathman Lodge Southern Cross 91

PANATAZACOS, James Lodge Castlereagh 72

PASCOE, Glenn Lodge Wyong Tuggerah Lakes 247

PLUMB, Steven Lodge Victoria Cross 928

POBJIE, Aaron Lodge Caledonia of Canberra 938

RACKLEY, Ryan Lodge Pacific 298

RENN, David Lodge Glen Innes 44

RIOS, Charles The Sydney Lodge 1020

RODZIEWICZ, Corey The Queen's Lodge 229

RODZIEWICZ, Jarrad The Queen's Lodge 229

RUSLAN, Shaharin Lodge Artarmon United 285

RUSSO, Christian Lodge Castlereagh 72

RUSTOM, Joud The Leichhardt Lodge 133

RYAN, James The Hills Lodge 1025

SANDERS, Adam Lodge Ulmarra 186

SEIDL, Nathan The Lodge Of Australia 3

SEMHAT, Jacob Lodge Kellerman 1027

SHAFEEI, Ramiar The Sydney Lodge 1020

SHIPTON, Adrian Lodge Castlereagh 72

SLOSSER, Jacob Lodge University of Sydney 544

SOLOMON, Ruben Lodge Bronte 507

SORRAHAN, Joel Lodge Victoria Cross 928

ST JOHN, Virgil Lodge Ku-Ring-Gai 1033

STARK, Craig Lodge City of Newcastle 1035

STARR, Bradley Lodge Canowindra 478

STATHOPOULOS, Peter Lodge Southern Cross 91

STATTHI, Aaron The United Lodge of Sydney 11

STEADMAN, Paul Lodge Blaxland Temperance 346

STERLING, Glenn Lodge Castlereagh 72

SUMMERGREENE, Rhys Lodge Commonwealth of Australia 633

SUWART, Justin Lodge Theo Grey 234

SWIERK, Dominik Lodge Sydney St. George 269

TAPIA, Fernando The United Lodge of Sydney 11

TAYLOR, William Lodge Gymea 796

TRAIL, Michael Lodge Frenchs Forest United 249

TSAVDARIDIS, Theo The Sydney Lodge 1020

TUVEL, Yitzi Lodge Bronte 507

VAGHANI, Kushal Bundaleeah Daylight Lodge 992

VANHOLLAND, Simon Lodge Ethos 963

VRSHKOSKI, Oliver Lodge Kellerman 1027

WADE, Darryl Wallis Plains 4

WADE, Terrance Lodge Greater Taree L66

WELLS, David Lodge Burnside 729 – LOE

WILLETT, Aron Lodge Southern Cross 91

WILSON, Duncan Lodge Eurobodalla Daylight 989

YATES, Geoffrey Lodge Kyogle – Geneva United 245

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