The Official Magazine of the DEC United Grand Lodge of Queensland 2018
Remembering Remembrance Day
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2 www.uglq.org.au DECEMBER 2018 From the Grand Master From the Grand Master MW Bro LtCol (Rtd) Alan Maurice Townson, GM.
As another year draws to a close, one reflects on the achievements of the fraternity, those things that bring happiness and satisfaction.
rand Lodge has visited many lodges during G the year and witnessed many Installation and degree ceremonies. I thank those lodges and their brethren for the warmth and hospitality shown to the Grand Officers. I note that there are an increasing number of master masons becoming Installed Masters; this is a good thing and is a promising sign for lodges to progress into the future. “It is pleasing to see some Lodges 28 DAYS - DEPARTS 31 MARCH 2019 It is pleasing to see some that are re- lodges that are re-imagining the way ceremonies and imagining the way lodge activities are presented. ceremonies and To remain relevant in today’s Lodge activities world, the dogmatism of the past must diminish. Our are presented. To aim must be to ensure the remain relevant brethren maintain interest, be in today’s world, challenged to understand the ritual, and to seek excellence the dogmatism in ritual performance. of the past must diminish.” In this way, the members OH THE PLACES YOU'LL GO can achieve fulfilment and Visiting 'Must-See' Destinations: Cusco, Sacred increase circumspection, Freemasons in their families. Valley, Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Rio de Janeiro, which leads to heightened Christmas is a time for giving Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires and more! self-awareness and and many of us will be with contentment. Bluntly put, family and friends with whom the padding and time- we exchange good wishes. $21,700pp Twin Share | Single Supplement $5,145 wasting activity should be Includes: All Flights ex Australia • Luxury excised from the regular I wish everyone health and meetings. Every member has prosperity for the coming Accomodation throughout• 3 nights Luxury a responsibility to make the year. I trust that all will enjoy Amazon Cruise • Almost all meals •Private lodge experience the best the festive season and Transfers • Pre depatrure function it can be. We all need to I extend to you and your recognise that there is fierce families a Happy New Year. CALL TODAY FOR MORE DETAILS competition for men’s time Enjoy the break and we all will Ph 1800 672 988 and lodges must effectively join in the New Year utilize the time available. to further pursue our Conditions apply. Subject to change. Masonic activities. I thank the families of Freemasons for their support Fraternally www.travelmasters.com.au to the lodges and the Alan Townson www.facebook.com/TravelMastersGoldCoast
DECEMBER 2018 3 Masonic Memorial Centre 311 Ann Street, Brisbane Q 4000 GPO Box 2204 Brisbane Q 4001 P (07) 3229 3533 W www.uglq.org.au E [email protected]
United Grand Lodge of Queensland Grand Master MW Bro Alan Townson Deputy Grand Master RW Bro Paul Holland Assistant Grand Master Welcome to the RW Bro Cam Denyer
District Grand Lodge of North QLD December edition District Grand Master RW Bro Leslie Keane By Cieon Hilton District Grand Secretary Wor Bro Peter Drew elcome to the last edition of 2018. Much has happened since the 42 Walker Street Townsville 4810 “This edition features P (07) 4771 6284 W September edition. Hopefully the E [email protected] places that really needed rain received a variety of articles some respite, you’re staying safe from that reflect how District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria bush fires, and that everyone’s looking active Freemasons in District Grand Master forward to the upcoming Christmas RW Bro Henry Condon holiday. Queensland have been District Grand Secretary these past few months. RW Bro Carl Richardson P AGM What’s your favourite aspect of this time From the history of Office: Freshwater Masonic Centre, Cnr. of the year? The well-deserved break, Le Grande and Old Smithfield Road, Freshwater Freemasonry in Papua the delicious food, or the opportunity PO Box 6527 Cairns Centre 4870 New Guinea...” P 0488 512 712 to reunite with friends or loved ones. E [email protected] Remember that Queensland summers W dglcarpentaria.org.au can be taxing on the body, so VW Bro Dr Bill Boyd AGDD has written an article All advertisements, if clicked, will direct FREEMASONS QUEENSLAND on page 44 on how to look after yourself you to their website. We hope to keep EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM this summer and be prepared. improving on the digital aspects of the Executive Manager/Grand Secretary magazine. RW Bro Ian Tomlinson We were overwhelmed with articles E [email protected] for this edition, so a big thank you to A reminder that the Grand Installation Administration and Finance Manager everyone who sent something through. will be the 5-7 July 2019 in Brisbane. An VW Bro David Cook online ticketing system will be available, E [email protected] This edition features a variety of articles and we will advise members when Board of Benevolence that reflect how active Freemasons P (07) 3493 6000 tickets will be ready for purchase. E [email protected] in Queensland have been these past few months. From the history of A few more housekeeping reminders: FREEMASON QUEENSLAND PUBLISHED BY Freemasonry in Papua New Guinea, the The UGLQ office will be closed from UNITED GRAND LODGE OF QUEENSLAND recent trip to Port Moresby, celebrating Friday 21 December midday and the 100th year of Armistice, travelling our doors will open in the new year Shillelaghs and Gavels, living at UGLQ, on Monday 7 January 2019. Please Christmas and Freemasonry, and a send any enquires during this time to historic article on Masonic murders most malevolent, which will continue as a [email protected]. mini-series in subsequent editions. Editor The deadline for the March 2019 edition Ms Cieon Hilton is 1 February. Future submissions can be P (07) 3229 3533 We have included some new features in sent to —this is our E [email protected] our eMagazine and have also created [email protected] new email address for any media and Art Direction and Layout a guide on page 2 for your reference. Dan Hancock For example, you can click on any of magazine enquiries and content. E [email protected] the names of the articles mentioned in this piece and you will be automatically Happy holidays and New Year to you all, COPY DEADLINE FOR MARCH directed to that page. Cieon Hilton EDITION IS 1 FEBRUARY 2019
4 www.uglq.org.au DECEMBER 2018 www.uglq.org.au www.facebook.com/freemasonsqueensland Contents December 2018 - February 2019 Features
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Remembering Remembrance Day Freemasonry in Papua New Guinea Summer Quarterly By VW Bro Ivor G Player Communication
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The other visit ... Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers John Athelstan Edgar By Wor Bro Stig Hokanson By Wor Bro Stig Hokanson On the cover
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Living at the MMC The Two Hirams of Freemasonry By Cieon Hilton By Wor Bro Ross Raymond Regulars Remembering 3 4 6 7 18 19 Remembrance Day Remembering the 100th Freemasonry in December Quarterly From the Editor’s From From Serving the Hand Heart anniversery of Armistice Papua New Guinea Communication PAGE 8 PAGE 14 PAGE 24 Grand Master Welcome the Grand the General Community Pocket This photograph is of the grave of Secretary Board J.O. Hosier who was a member of St. George Lodge. His grave can be found at Bomana Cemetary, 26 36 42 44 45 46 which is near Port Moresby, Papua Jewel Quick Job’s Health The Purple The Red New Guinea. Presentations News Daughters Column Page Pages For more see page 8
DISCLAIMER: Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and do not neccessarily reflect the opinions or policy of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland. The Editor reserves the right, due to limitation of space, to accept, reject, sub-edit and rearrange material submitted for publication. No photographic or editorial contained herein may be reproduced without prior consent of the Editor. It is the responsibility of the advertiser to ensure that all advertisements comply with the Trade Practices Act 1974 as amended. All advertisements are accepted for publication on the condition that the advertiser indemnifies The Queensland Freemason, The Editor, the United Grand Lodge of Queensland and all its servants against actions, suits, claims, loss and/or damages resulting from anything published on behalf of the advertiser.
DECEMBER 2018 5 From the desk of
From the desk of the Grand Secretary RW Bro Ian Tomlinson
rethren, it has been favourable impressions they know it all. There are a very busy quarter inspire new brethren to many avenues open, books B for Freemasonry engage and learn. The from the library, personal in Queensland. The following quote from one reference books, and enthusiasm that I have of our earlier magazines masonic periodicals. There seen by lodges has been expresses the sentiment are brethren available who very inspiring. I attended admirably: are prepared to deliver an Installation in Papua lectures in lodges. Why New Guinea, which “During the first Masonic not encourage brethren had a great turn out of meeting of our career, we in your own lodge to give Freemasons from PNG were exhorted to “make short talks. This helps in and the neighbouring a daily advancement in “Why not two ways. No brother can islands. The hard work of Masonry”. Do all of us encourage fail to learn something our PNG brethren has led achieve this? brethren in new if he is prepared to to members rejoining and research the subject of the enquiries from potential We can look at this in two your own lodge talk. A two minute talk at candidates, ensuring that ways. The newly initiated, to give short regular meetings can be a Freemasonry will continue full of enthusiasm is very talks.” worthwhile project for with vitality in this region. desirous of doing this. He any lodge.“ cannot if those about him There was the dedication of are not prepared to teach new brother, in lodge and at To welcome new candidates two new centres: Rosewood him. Grand Lodge has the festive board, to answer and bring them to light is and Mooloolah Masonic lecturettes available, plus questions and guide and one thing; the challenge is Centre. Both dedications a ritual for that degree, but help him. How easy it is for a then to retain them. Creating were inspiring, and the nothing is more helpful new brother to drop him by an inviting lodge room full of lodge rooms are a fine than the guiding hands the wayside, because there enthusiasm enables lodges example for other lodges of another brother. His is no help given to him. to grow, and the goal of to emulate. Improving the proposer and seconder have Daily advancement is membership retention is appearance of a centre, an obligation in this respect, not limited to the new one of the most successful or building a new centre, but are they always qualified candidate. Irrespective of avenues to achieve. provides an opportunity as they should be. Is it a the time we have been in to create an atmosphere case of the blind leading the Craft there is always Have a merry and safe and ambience that leaves the blind. Has your lodge something new to learn. Christmas and a Happy a favourable lasting thought about creating Do brethren drop by the New Year to you all, impression on new initiates the office of Mentor—his wayside, after their term and visitors alike. Such duties are to be with the as Master, feeling that RW Bro Ian Tomlinson
The United Grand Lodge of Queensland - MW Bro Alan Townson, Grand Master, Invites you to attend The Grand Installation 05 – 07 July 2019
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6 www.uglq.org.au DECEMBER 2018 From the desk of
From the General Board of Directors RW Bro Ray Saunders
rethren, several of better service to individual The Board continues the members of lodges. It is important to to encourage Country B the General Board note that our very high Lodges to apply for will retire at the 2019 standards will not be assistance in renovating, Grand Installation; it is reduced. The Membership repairing or modernising extremely important that Team is currently lead by their lodge buildings. we identify potential new the Deputy Grand Master, Board Members as soon RW Bro Paul Holland. Turning now to matters as possible to enable the financial, it is pleasing Nominations Panel to The new lift at Stones to note that the audit do their work in Corner Masonic Centre of the 2017/18 Financial identifying, interviewing has been commissioned Statements has been and selecting members. and we have received very “Brethren, if completed with a ‘clean’ favourable reports, audit. Well done to the Brethren, if you think that particularly from senior you think that Finance team and to the you have the skills and members, on how much Grand Treasurer. The drive to join the Board more pleasurable their you have the Board continues to work or you think you know a lodge attendance has skills and drive hard to find alternative Brother who has, please become. revenue streams to nominate, or suggest they to join the boost the UGLQ revenue nominate for the Board. The Board has negotiated and to give us further Nominations should be a deal with Beaudesert Board or you opportunities to develop directed through the Grand Lodge that will see or redevelop our ageing Secretary without delay. the ownership of the think you know properties. Beaudesert Masonic a Brother who In recent weeks the Centre transferred back In closing we take the Membership Team has to Beaudesert Lodge for has, please opportunity to wish all taken over the role of the same ‘price’ that it UGLQ Members and processing applications was purchased for. The nominate, or UGLQ Staff and their for permission to ballot, balance of the property suggest they respective families a in terms of the UGLQ owned by UGLQ at Mt wonderful Christmas and Constitution. We believe Isa has been sold and nominate for a bright and prosperous that this process will settled; fifty percent of the year in 2019. enable a better service proceeds will be placed the Board.” to individuals seeking to in the Country Lodges Take care this Christmas, join Freemasonry and a Assistance Scheme Fund. RW Bro Ray Saunders
The Grand Installation Brisbane, 05 – 07 July 2019
DECEMBER 2018 7 Cover Story Remembering Remembrance Day...
By Wor Bro Stig Hokanson
8 www.uglq.org.au DECEMBER 2018 It is 100 years since the guns fell silent on the Western Front. The solemn occasion, after four years’ carnage, was first remembered as Armistice Day. It later morphed into Remembrance Day all around the world.
GLQ suitably commemorated the occasion with a wreath U laying ceremony at the Urn of Remembrance in the Masonic Memorial Centre on 11 November.
MW Bro Grand Master Alan Townson delivered a most appropriate address for the occasion. The Grand Master was accompanied by the Deputy and Assistant Grand Masters, past Grand Masters and Grand Officers. The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland and the Mark Master Masons’ Grand Lodge were also represented.
In excess of 100 visitors from MW Bro Adrian Burton with his grandson Daniel a host of UGLQ lodges were called on to lay wreaths on behalf of lodges inaugurated before “As Freemasons 11 November 1918. we honour those After recalling that the ‘war to end who have passed all wars’ did not come true, the to the Grand Lodge world was again thrown into war Above as a result in 1939 and subsequent conflicts of war.” such as Malaya, Korea, Vietnam and others, MW Bro Townson spoke about ‘commemoration’ Lodge Above as a result of war. in various societies with an The ideal of courage, endurance emphasis on Australia in general and mateship displayed by and this, our historic Masonic Australian troops at Gallipoli, Memorial Centre: Palestine and on the Western Front were not unique, yet they “On December 9, 1930, His Excellency Brother Sir John became important values which in Goodwin, Governor of the turn forged the beginnings of our State of Queensland, unveiled Australian identity.” and dedicated the Masonic Memorial Urn here in front of A tribute to Remembrance Day us, a truly beautiful object of was on display in the ground floor commemoration. Lavarack Room where visitors mingled before the Last Post was Commemoration takes different played by a Grand Lodge Herald forms in different countries. The from the temple’s third floor. The preservation of memory is the haunting sound wafted down importance of learning from the the stairs to envelop brethren past. Honouring heroism and and guests with an ambiance of sacrifice feature in all nations’ reflection. commemorative activities.
These are observed in ways that Bells were ringing in all reflect each nation’s sense of surrounding churches and from identity and history. Brisbane’s City Hall as guests left the area surrounding the Masonic As Freemasons we honour those Memorial Urn, its floor by then
Image from Bro Peter Currie Bro Image from who have passed to the Grand covered in red poppy wreaths.
DECEMBER 2018 9 Craft News Travelling Shilleglaghs and Gavels The Shillelagh, also called a cudgel, is claimable by any lodge making a fraternal visit with seven or more brethren (seven makes a lodge perfect). Once claimed the lodge concerned has the right to place its engraved nameplate with the date of visit on the Travelling Shillelagh’s polished wooden stand, but a lodge must be prepared to relinquish it to any lodge making a fraternal visit with seven or more brethren. he picture shows the Travelling Shillelagh, which was acquired T by Tarragindi Progress Lodge No 438 when Tarragindi and Progress found in a Scottish “bog” by Wor Bro Lodges amalgamated in October Tom Davidson, Coorparoo Lodge No 2017. The Shillelagh was claimed by 80 during a recent visit to Scotland. Progress Lodge when it visited Ionic Thought to have been used in the Prudence Lodge for the installation in Scottish Thistle War 1620. Restored to August 2014. original condition following the removal of bone fragments and bloodstains.” The Shillelagh, also called a cudgel, is claimable by any lodge making Lodge names engraved on the stand a fraternal visit with seven or more include Loyalty No 436 22.08.03, Camp brethren (seven makes a lodge perfect). Hill No 388 23.10.03, Coot-Tha No 484 Once claimed the lodge concerned has 11.10.04, Redlands No 252 8.11.04, the right to place its engraved nameplate The plaque engraved on the stand Northgate Remembrance Lodge No 285 with the date of visit on the Travelling reads as follows: 17.07.05, Mt Pleasant No 361 19.08.05, Shillelagh’s polished wooden stand, but Viking No 394 9.10.03, Tynwald No 262 a lodge must be prepared to relinquish it 11.11.05, Redlands No 252 6.06.06, to any lodge making a fraternal visit with “Genuine Irish Shillelagh (Fighting Qld Masonic Touring Club 29.10.07, seven or more brethren. Stick). This cudgel (circa 1625) was Ionic-Prudence No 77 25.2.11. The Gathering of the Clans
he Gathering of the Clans is held ideally every two years by the Scottish Working Lodges of Queensland. It was recently held T on the Gold Coast, sponsored by Southport Lodge No 62. The next meeting is to be held in Townsville in 2020, sponsored by Unity Lodge No 300.
The Travelling Gavel associated with the Gathering of the Clans is shown in the photo, together with a bottle of Drambuie, to show that it is more than your normal sized gavel. The gavel was originally made by a member of Argyle No 164, which meets at Forest Hill.
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n excellent afternoon and evening Spreading of fundraising at Oakey for the A Queensland Children’s Hospital the Word Foundation occurred in September. Fifty ladies enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea and music recital at of the UGLQ the Oakey Community Centre. The around the world musical repertoire from the Women in Harmony Choir of Ladies’ Group Toowoomba, a multicultural group of women who delighted all with their musical instruments and songs, which involved the UGLQ Ladies.
We all sat down to a wonderful spread provided by Margaret Denyer and her helpers from Toowoomba. Delicious desserts, savouries and teapots of Tupou. As well, Daphne donated various classic and rustic designs and a lovely painting of Koi fish for our roses were the highlights. Margaret raffle. The catering for the dinner was also donated lucky door and some excellent, thank you Daphne. raffle prizes, a big thank you Margaret for a wonderful afternoon tea. The time of year was good to be in the Toowoomba area just ready for the The many dinner tables that were set Carnival of Flowers, a feast of colour up in the roomy cultural centre were for the eyes. Waveny Holland and I adorned with a beautiful variety of provided raffle prize donations and fresh flowers organised by Daphne sold tickets. $800 was raised for the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
I still require donations to continue so that I can reach my target of $10,000 that I would like to give to a project for the Children’s Hospital School. This is in keeping with looking after the mental health of children while in hospital. A generous donation for Christmas would be great and we are nearly there. Interested lodges can ring the UGLQ office to have the donation recorded.
Many thanks to all helpers for the fund-raising events and a merry Christmas and safe New Year to all.
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DECEMBER 2018 11 Craft News Comet Lodge’s restoration Doesn’t the Barcaldine Masonic Centre look stunning after Comet Lodge’s recent restoration? Please look forward to our March edition for an article about Barcaldine Masonic Centre’s history.
12 www.uglq.org.au DECEMBER 2018 Craft News From the UGLQ Archives
By Madeline Wallace
GLQ Archives have been busy lately, out of storage for digitisation. Old minute with members seeing little snapshots books from lodges now lost to time are U of fascinating Installation banquets stored within UGLQ archives for preservation. appearing on Facebook, or a magazine Active lodges occasionally lend a book to story about two members’ fatal expedition the archive team for photography. In the upon the S.S. Yongala. While the team future we hope to be able to have these might not ever be able to enjoy a 1900s images available for lodge secretaries and Installation banquet or visit the fantastic lodge historians so the damage to fragile diving site, they are working hard to documents is minimised. create something important for UGLQ: an electronic version of some of our records. Secretaries from the first ten lodges of UGLQ have also been able to request a Our team of staff and volunteers are busy digital Membership Roll from the archives. photographing the original roll books and By working together with some lodges minute books of lodges and scanning and these digital roll books extend all the way We hope those brought to light organising membership applications to back to the first members of their lodge – will bring a smile to your faces. preserve and make available the records— sometimes all the way back to the 1860s. After all, everyone in the UGLQ there is always something on the go. Archives team votes they would In the future, a greater number of items will be love to attend an Installation Then there are the treasures being brought photographed and stored safely in the archives. banquet like this!
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DECEMBER 2018 13 Craft News Freemasonry in Papua New Guinea A BRIEF PRECIS
By VW Bro Ivor G Player
apua New Guinea, as does Freemasonry, (you must agree that is a great letters stand for after Brother gets under your skin and bores into name for a Worshipful Master) Wisdom’s name. Here goes; CB P your heart. Well it did and still does comes with the following honours is a Companion of The Most for me. My initiation was carried out by (CB, CMG, DSO, VD). Honourable Order of the Bath; the Worshipful Master, Wor Bro TS Dulay CMG is a Companion of the a Medical Doctor and Freemason from the A consecration must have taken Most Distinguished Order of Philippines in Port Moresby, Papua New place prior to the Installation Saint Michael and Saint George; Guinea in October 1987. Due to the WM and one would assume that DSO is the Distinguished Service having English as a second language, he either the Grand Lodge of Order and VD is the Volunteer accidently paused during my obligation and England sent officers out or Officer’s Decoration. commenced to go back over the charge he English Lodges still existing was delivering to me in Tagalog; the national in Queensland carried out the This last Decoration was language of the Philippines. work. I have not found out which instituted in 1892 as an award Now image me kneeling and repeating yet. Like me, you might have a for long meritorious service by verbatim, as instructed to do, my obligation. I cursory interest in what all those officers of the United Kingdom’s went from English into a very awkward attempt at speaking Tagalog until the Worshipful Master realised what was happening and told me to stop and wait. He got himself sorted out and we continued the obligation. At the end and when the light of knowledge was opened to me I had facing me on either side of me my Proposer, my Seconder and five of my six referees. Do you think it will ever be possible to forget such an experience?
Freemasonry in Papua New Guinea had its beginning in 1919 in Rabual when Lodge Rabual No 4468 was formed under the English Constitution. This is what we read in the The Centennial Story – Freemasonry in Queensland 1859 to 1959. It also has the same opening statement in The Story of M.I.N.G. Published in 1948. The first Installation Meeting has been a bone of contention. It seems to be that the United Grand Lodge of England takes its date from formation and United Grand Lodge of Queensland from actual date of Installation. I am happy to be corrected on my interpretation. This being my biased opinion, the Installation for 1922-1923 of Worshipful Brother WT Harse, the Government Doctor at Port Moresby and Samarai of New Guinea Lodge pips Brother E A Wisdom 1923-1924 of Rabaul Lodge. However, the first Worshipful Master of Rabaul Lodge is more impressive. Brother EA Wisdom The Bomana War Cemetery outside of Port Moresby.
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Volunteer Force and although superseded by the Territorial Decoration in 1908 continued to be awarded in some Crown Dependencies until 1930. He must have been quite important and further investigation reveals he was Brigadier-General Evan Alexander Wisdom, a former Administrator of the Mandated Territory of New Guinea and based in Rabual. From 1922-1936 three other lodges were formed under the auspices of the new Queensland Constitution, my Mother Lodge New Guinea No 292 UGLQ in 1922, Morobe Lodge No 375 UGLQ in Bulolo in 1933 and Madang Lodge No 380 UGLQ in 1936. Those Lodges closed during the Japanese invasion in WWII. Where possible every MW Bro Garry Bacon AM, VW Bro Ivor Geoffrey Player and RW Bro Graham Eric Stead PAGM (D) at the ANZMRC Conference effort was made to protect Masonic held in Cairns Masonic Centre 30 August 2014. Both Ivor and Graham were Past Masters of New Guinea Lodge No 292 UGLQ. documents from being destroyed and were buried or sent to Australia. area of Port Moresby. The meetings even today is still favoured with such Until WWII was over the only Masonic were not “constituted” and basically honours. Papua New Guinea Lodges activities that took place were social. Brethren listened to Masonic come directly under the jurisdiction through Masonic Clubs formed to Lectures and speeches. A whole book of UGLQ with Raubal still under the maintain Masonic fellowship and its called The Story of M.I.N.G. was English Constitution. ideals. The Centennial Story informs produced after the war and details us that Masons in New Guinea (MING) the various clubs formed and MING was formed by the efforts of a mix of was considered the leader of them Freemasons from various branches of all. I recommend the book to you if the armed forces—mainly Australian, you can ever locate one. Its full name British and American service men. is The Story of.... M.I.N.G. Lodge of On the night of 30 December 1942 Instruction U.G.L.Q. Port Moresby twenty-one members of the fighting 1942-1948 and Associated Clubs services could have been seen throughout S.W. Pacific Area. making their way to Flight Lieutenant (Padre) Reginald Kirby’s tent in the New Guinea Lodge was consecrated 30th Squadron (Royal Australian Air on 30 September 1922 and had 20 Force) area in June Valley, a few miles Foundation members. New Guinea out of Port Moresby. The General Lodge went into recess following its meeting on the 5 May 1943 had a very 22 December 1941 meeting and did special significance for the brethren not open again until March 1948. gathered—on that night, and in the Many members of New Guinea presence of 81 brethren, MING was Lodge have been honoured with Past born. June Valley is now a residential Grand Rank in those earlier days and
Lodges in the Territory of Those Lodge’s shown in BOLD are now defunct. There is a Lodge in Rabaul, called Rabaul under the English Papua New Guinea - Past & Present Constitution and numbered 4468. Both Madang and Mount Hagen are currently struggling but still survive. Lodge Name No. Place Date of Consecration The camaraderie, social and fraternal side of Freemasonry New Guinea 292 Port Moresby 30-09-1922 are at their best in Papua New Guinea. Some that join are Morobe 375 Bulolo 29-07-1933 Madang 380 Madang 18-10-1936 transient expatriates. So, it has been imperative to attempt Lae 419 Lae 10-11-1951 to get Papua New Guinea males to join as they are the Port Moresby 445 Port Moresby 24-05-1955 future of Freemasonry in Papua New Guinea. The core of Bladen 446 Wau 26-05-1955 Freemasons in Papua New Guinea are a very hard working Rabual Memorial 449 Rabual 26-05-1956 group of dedicated Freemasons who staunchly keep the 453 Samarai 05-09-1956 Samarai flame of Freemasonry burning brightly. Goroka 456 Goroka 08-01-1957 Kavieng 487 Rabaul 12-05-1960 Sepik 498 Madang 12-05-1962 To the many Papua New Guineans I had the pleasure to Mount Hagen 508 Mount Hagen meet and make friends with I say “tenkyu tru wantok”.
DECEMBER 2018 15 Craft News The other visit ... By Wor Bro Stig Hokanson.
he APEC meeting in Port Moresby has dominated all T media recently. World Leaders and deputies flew in to our northern neighbour for the first time amidst tight security, in the main provided by Australian Defence Force and the AFP. Port Moresby, once the centre of Australia’s colonial trust territory was on the front foot with activities beamed across the globe.
Less publicised, yet important, was an official visit by Grand Master Alan Townson, Grand Secretary and Executive Manager Ian Tomlinson and Grand Director of Ceremonies Ian Kerr in October. The UGLQ trio flew from Brisbane to PNGs capital on Friday 5 October, returning three days later.
While Papua New Guinea officially gained its independence in 1975 its Freemasonry remained tied to the United Grand Lodge of Queensland. 16 September 1975 saw the raising of a new nation’s national flag, singing of a new anthem and essentially the departure of Australia’s colonial administration.
Masonic lodges had been operating and thriving for many decades. Indeed, some were quickly established after Germany’s defeat in World War I. Others, judging by their numbers on the UGLQ roll, sprung up later, as did Royal Arch Chapters and other Masonic orders.
Friday, 5 October had been arranged as a ‘meet and greet’ event. The well-attended evening saw close to 40 Brethren and partners assembled. October saw the installation of Bro quenched visitors’ tropical thirst. They had travelled extensively from Mark Andrew Bennett into the Chair as far away as Rabaul, Mt. Hagen of King Solomon in the Port Moresby It is rare in PNG lodges to have and Lae to be in the capital for the Masonic Centre in Brampton Street the Grand Master respond to the installation meeting the following day near famous Ela Beach. second loyal Masonic toast. Grand at New Guinea Lodge No 292. Master Townson spoke about PNGs The spacious building is also home long tie and association with the Meet and Greet evenings are to other lodges such as Port Moresby United Grand Lodge of Queensland convivial affairs in PNG where the Lodge No 445 and Royal Arch and touched upon our two nations’ tyranny of distance dictates air travel Chapters. The impressive ceremony of shared history forged in World War II in most cases. Installation was followed by an equally and further developed during many well presented Festive Board where decades of Australia’s administration The following day, Saturday, 6 the local brew South Pacific Lager (SP) of PNG as a Trust Territory under the
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Dining In the Dark 2018
he fifth Dining in the Dark proved to be another success for all parties. As an T organiser for this event, what pleased me most was that we had our largest community involvement ever. The aim of the night was United Nations’ charter. which is why Grand Master not only to increase awareness of the plight Townson felt it appropriate to visit of vision impaired people using Guide Dogs, but to challenge the participants in eating To date ex-pat Australians are famous Bomana Cemetery, which blindfolded in an encouraging environment. the dominant members of PNG is a Commonwealth War Graves Unfortunately, the rain precluded us from lodges, however native-born Commission cemetery dating Papuans are also in evidence and having our first attempt of people being guided from World War II near Port by Guide Dogs in training while blindfolded. occupy offices in PNG lodges. Moresby, Papua New Guinea. The young nation has come a I must give thanks to Jim Williams for his long way since the post-war days The cemetery contains the graves enthusiasm, his commitment, and donations of Burns Philp’s ship, the Bulolo of those who died fighting in to this event; Jacko — The MC and auctioneer as the main mode of transport the former Territory of Papua who added that extra element to the night. from Australia to its northern and on Bougainville Island. 3824 Also, to those who assisted us on the night neighbour. Grand Master graves are identified, 699 are not. — it made my job easier. Finally, to those Townson’s party took only 3 hours MW Bro Townson, surrounded businesses that donated items for the raffles 10 minutes by air compared to by members of New Guinea (the stake in the sand) and the auction. 4-5 days by sea. Lodge, laid a wreath on Bro J. See you next year. Wor Bro Ian Brown Our northern neighbours such O. Hosier’s grave, (KIA in WWII), as Malaysia, Singapore and a young Freemason from St. Thailand are hosts to a number of George Lodge whose life was cut war cemeteries, so too is Papua short a long time ago (his grave New Guinea. These cemeteries is featured on the front cover). are meticulously attended, maintained and house many The already strong bond young Australian soldiers killed between UGLQ and its lodges in in PNG during the Japanese Papua New Guinea was further invasion in 1942. Few get visitors, strengthened by the recent visit.
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DECEMBER 2018 17 Serving the Community Freemasons donation to Aged Care Home acknowledged
By RW Bro Jim Gist PAGM
Grant Cheque presentation with L-R Wor. Brother David Roberts Hand Heart Pocket Champion, Maggie Daunt CEO Sandbag, Wor Master Ben Lynis and Brother Peter Taylor SW Tynwald Lodge 262
ecently Tynwald Lodge to assist them in their 262 UGLQ & 1177 SC community work. R celebrated their 100- This grant enabled year centenary with the re- Sandbag to purchase enactment of consecration a desktop computer, 3
of the Lodge in the Eustace laptops, furniture for their Photo of unveiling: Mrs Lindy McCathie (Chairman of Lower Burdekin Home for the Aged Jones Hall at the Regis main area and counselling Society), George Christensen MP, RW Bro Jim Gist P AGM, RW Bro Les Keane District Grand Master, VW Bro Steve Theofanes (representing Drysdale Lodge members), VW Bro Homes Sandgate. room, a BBQ for their staff Beresford Whyte Deputy District Grand Master and beneficiaries to cook The MW Grand Master and on for social functions, ollowing the sale of his Grand Lodge Officers and a quantity of Stihl the Masonic Centre performed the very formal gardening equipment for F in Home Hill in 2010, and impressive Antient their retraining area Seed. $150,000 was donated to Ritual with vessels and the Lower Burdekin Home implements believed to Sandbag are involved for the Aged to be used have been used in the with assisting the for further development of original consecration of underprivileged, helping their Home Hill facility. The Tynwald Lodge back in 1918. them to find employment, Lodge, Drysdale No 237 retraining for people to subsequently surrendered On completion of the be employable and of its Charter on 16 May 2011. ceremony a Scottish style recent times persons who On Tuesday 4 August 2018 banquet to celebrate have suffered domestic a plaque was unveiled Photo of plaque acknowledging Tynwald Lodge’s Scottish violence and who may to commemorate the Freemasonry Heritage & Working, was also be homeless within completion of significant held at the Bracken Ridge the Sandgate and Bracken refurbishment of the Hostel. Christensen MP and RW Tavern with the Haggis being Ridge areas. Bro Jim Gist P AGM, last piped in by Wor Bro Arnfield The plaque was unveiled Secretary of Drysdale followed by the Robbie This was also topped off by the Federal Member Lodge, representing the Burns address and toast to by a further donation of for Dawson George Freemasons. the Haggis in fine form and $1400.00 by Tynwald Lodge some 54 Freemasons and itself to assist in replacing their wives and partners their office floor coverings were in attendance. that were totally worn out.
In addition, Tynwald Lodge Sandbag, through Maggie March Edition Submissions was successful in their Daunt, have expressed application for a Hand their absolute gratitude for Have you got a story for The Queensland Heart Pocket Grassroots the wonderful assistance Freemason? We want to hear from you. Community Grant of given to them by Hand $10,000.00 which was Heart Pocket and the presented to Ms Maggie Tynwald Brethren who have Please email your submissions to Daunt, CEO of Sandbag earned their benevolent [email protected] by 1 February 2019. (Sandgate and Bracken funds from weekend Ridge Action Group) sausage sizzles.
18 www.uglq.org.au DECEMBER 2018 Hand Heart Pocket Students equipped to gain life-skills
enior students at Hervey Bay Special School have been S showing off their barista skills after the local Freemasons donated a new coffee machine for their training coffee shop.
Hervey Bay Daylight Masonic Lodge Secretary David Hall said they were thrilled to support the school with this venture, so that students could develop important life-skills.
“The old tuckshop has been converted into a new training coffee shop, which is open to the public every Friday. The coffee machine they were using could only make one coffee at a time, so this made things more practical,” David said.
“Senior students are learning how to work as a team, to run their own business, from buying stock, to making lovely cakes and slices. Making all sorts of Barista style coffees and teas and at A Hervey Bay Special School student tests the new coffee machine. the end of the day counting the money and balancing the books,” he said. the long-term empower these young people to be in control of their future “As these children graduate and leave “As these children and to lead better lives,” Gary said. school they will be employable in the graduate and leave hospitality industry, some may even go “Together, Hervey Bay Daylight on to complete apprenticeships and school they will be Masonic Lodge and Hand Heart Pocket become skilled chefs.” employable in the hospitality industry, have been able to make a bigger impact at a grassroots level,” he said. Hand Heart Pocket Chief Executive some may even Officer Gary Mark said educational go on to complete initiatives that empower students with Find out More disabilities to lead more independent apprenticeships and For more information lives was one of their key focus areas. become skilled chefs.” about Hand Heart Pocket, visit www.handheartpocket.org.au “Having important life-skills will in Drought appeal By Wor Bro William Bean Stanley Pocket Diary Millaa Masonic Lodge No 2019 351 members Wor Bro Robert Jessop and Bro Lyle Oliver presented a $500.00 Copies of the 2019 Stanley Pocket Diary cheque to RW Bro Henry are available for $5 each at Quarterly Condon District Grand Master Appeal, who will add another Communication or can be ordered through your of Carpentaria on behalf $1000 to the Appeal with all of the Hand Heart Pocket proceeds going to drought Lodge Secretary. Copies are also available by Drought Disaster Relief affected communities. contacting John Irwin directly on 0408 719 309.
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Freemasons donate $1.45M to drought-affected Queenslanders
Freemasons across Queensland and Papua New Guinea have again rallied with Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland to support drought-affected families and communities. The success of the most recent Drought Disaster Relief Appeal has meant that we have now collectively donated $1.45 million over the past four years.
he recent appeal saw Hand Heart Pocket donate an additional two dollars for T every one dollar donated by its members and Masonic Lodges - therefore tripling their impact and helping to raise $450,000 in just six weeks.
Hand Heart Pocket Chairman Tom Wiltshire said the response from Lodges was swift.
“When the drought hit the headlines, we received enquiries from members looking to work together to make a bigger impact,” Tom said.
“Through our combined efforts we have now donated $1.45 million over the last four years to provide a hand up to drought-affected families and communities. This shows how effective we can be when we work together.”
“A special mention must go to the Freemasons of Mackay who, with our support Photo contributed by Gatton Lodge have contributed $72,000 towards this latest appeal. They were also the ones who called for a collective response to the drought when we ran our first Drought Appeal four years Top 5 contributors ago,” he said. to the appeal Star Aged Living Ltd which recently divested its aged care business made a $10,000 • Mackay District contribution, which with Hand Heart Pocket’s Freemasons support multiplied to $30,000. • Star Aged New Guinea and Port Moresby Lodges were Living Ltd among 127 Lodges to support the Appeal • Argyle Lodge – enabling such an incredible result. With • Theodore these funds, Hand Heart Pocket is providing Unmack Lodge Eftpos cards to be distributed through its partners on the ground so that funds can get •Toowoomba to where they are needed most, helping to and District put food on the table and pay for essential Masonic Council bills. It also ensures that funds are spent locally to help support local businesses.
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Hand Heart Pocket Chief Executive Officer Gary Mark and General Manager Marketing and Public Relations Karen Tilke with Stanley Masonic Lodge representatives John Irwin and Ron Anderson as they discuss the impact of their donation to drought-affected Queenslanders. Stanley Pocket Diary proceeds go to good cause
roceeds from the sale of the 2018 Stanley Pocket Diary have been put towards Hand P Heart Pocket’s Drought Disaster Relief Appeal. Stanley Masonic Lodge Secretary Ron Anderson said that with so many Queenslanders struggling as a direct result of the drought, they wanted to do their bit to help.
Main Photos: During the six-week appeal Hand Heart Pocket donated an additional two dollars for “Each year, we donate the proceeds from the every one dollar donated by its members and Masonic Lodges, tripling their impact. sale of our Stanley Pocket Diary to various Masonic charities,” Ron said. The Western Drought Appeal and their associated distribution channels, the Rural Financial Counselling Service, Queensland Education and the School of Distant Education parent support “We are really pleased that with the help group have been entrusted with the task of getting these Eftpos of Hand Heart Pocket we’ve been able to cards to those in most need. provide $10,560 to support drought-affected communities. It’s great to know our efforts will “We have distributed around 1500 Eftpos cards to families go towards helping so many people.” throughout Longreach, Winton, Barcaldine, Blackall-Tambo, Barcoo, Boulia, McKinlay, Richmond, Murweh, Flinders, Bulloo, Used by many within the Queensland Masonic Quilpie and Paroo,” said Tom. community, the Stanley Pocket Diary has been produced since 1987 by Freemason John Irwin, who has a wealth of knowledge in newspaper and print production.
“For over 30 years, our Lodge has enjoyed the support of Freemasons Queensland-wide. We thank them for their generous support of the Stanley Pocket Diary which has enabled us to carry out important charity work in the community,” Ron said.
“Each year, we donate the proceeds from the sale of our Stanley Pocket Diary to various Masonic charities.”
DECEMBER 2018 21 Craft News Maleny Lodge
By Bro John Woodford
aleny Lodge, originally Dunlop Lodge, was founded in 1913, M and became a de facto daughter Lodge of Nambour No 50, of the Queensland Grand Lodge at that time. A Nambour Dentist, Wor Bro ERP Wainwright and Bro CH Dinning were Members of Nambour Lodge, and influential in the formation of a Masonic Lodge in Maleny. The name Dunlop, for the first lodge in Maleny, was named after Bro Francis Dunlop, the first treasurer and probably a benefactor.
At the consecration ceremony, that took place on 13 October 1913, with MW Bro AM Hertzberg presiding, and in company with the Deputy Grand Master, MW Bro WM Jones, and other brethren accompanying them, travelled by train to Landsborough and then up to Maleny by buggy and wagon. The Lodge was numbered 60 on the register of the first Queensland Grand Lodge formed with the support of the Grand Lodge of Ireland.
After early meetings at the Baptist Church, the Lodge prospered, and purchased a block of land for thirty- After several proposals, and due to water damage, and carried five pounds in Beech Street Maleny. correspondence with UGLQ, a letter out numerous other maintenance Fifteen pounds was donated by Bro was received from the Grand Secretary externally for painting to commence. Francis Dunlop, ten pounds from Bro dated 18 November 1969, advising CH Dinning and balance from the the Board of General Purposes Our WM, Wor Bro Arthur Trass PSGD, other brethren. had approved an advance of eight applied for a grant from the Country thousand five hundred pounds from Building Assistance Scheme (CBAS) to A quote for four-hundred and twenty- the Country Building Fund, payable enable the painting of the exterior of four pounds was received for the over 20 years. construction of the new lodge building, the building, which was approved, and painting was completed. and five brethren acted as guarantors, The Lodge continues to service the with specialised furniture donated by members and potential candidates The painting contractor painted the craftsman Wor Bro Sallaway. The new from the Maleny area; is active with, higher section of the lodge buildings lodge in Beech Street was consecrated and visits all lodges in the district, and exterior, and the brethren painted the on 8 December 1916 by MW Bro AM beyond; and supports and helps other lower part of the building, representing Hertzberg. The Installation of Wor Bro lodges where the members can. In Sallaway, to Master of the Lodge, was recent times, members have provided about 50% of the painting works. undertaken on the same night. materials and their own labour to build a fire exit door and ramp. We continue to grow and move Around 1969 discussions commenced forward, promoting and conducting regarding the building of a new temple. The members and supporters have charity works so we can better serve A committee was chaired by Bro cleaned the walls and ceilings to the our widows and their children; brethren Rowley Gilliland and then Bro Frank interior of the temple and anti-room, falling on hard times; and numerous Gertz. The land in Tamarind Street was replaced the carpet in the temple and projects and endeavours in our local donated by brothers George Gibson anti-room, painted walls and ceilings, community, Maleny, and on the and Reg Gittins. which all needed to be replaced Sunshine Coast.
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The new access dinghy will be similar to the one pictured.
The joys of sailing continue Oakey Quarterly Communications to be accessible to all By Wor Bro Brodie Taylor
artaking in the joys of sailing Officer Gary Mark said providing ith the business coming to an will continue to be accessible sustainable support to charitable end, our thoughts turned to P to the disabled on the organisations that have limited W the wonderful evening ahead, Sunshine Coast, following the access to other avenues of funding was with tables laid and drinks served, generosity of the local Freemasons. their focus. true Masonic comradery was the atmosphere of the evening. Maroochydore Masonic Lodge and “Ensuring people with disabilities are Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of able to join in on activities that lift Those honoured with Grand Rank Freemasons Queensland recently their spirits and enhance their overall and Honours, while still shocked with got together to donate a new access wellbeing aligns with our values which excitement and disbelief, were flooded dinghy to the local arm are about empowering people to lead with congratulations from everyone of Sailability. better lives,” Gary said. present. All were highly deserving of their recognitions for their services to Maroochydore Masonic Lodge “It’s our pleasure to have matched the Freemasonry. As the night progressed, Secretary Doug McGill said they efforts of Maroochydore Lodge so that were looking forward to the arrival The Right Worshipful Assistant Grand a bigger impact could be made at a of the specialised boat which is Master led the brethren in a moving grassroots level,” he said. expected in December. toast in honour of our Most Worshipful Grand Master, which was honoured in “We’re really chuffed to be adding to ample form. Sailability Sunshine Coast’s existing fleet,” Doug said. Congratulations and credit must go “Currently, the organisation takes to the members of the Toowoomba over 80 disabled locals and their and District Masonic Council; their carers out onto the water each week – tireless efforts ensured an enjoyable to take in the sights and sounds of the and eloquent evening was enjoyed Mooloolah River. by all partakers. The Freemasons of Queensland, I’m sure, will agree It’s very rewarding to know that they did a spectacular job; the venue we’ll be helping to improve their was exemplary, the hosts gracious in quality of life.” their hospitality and with yet another Ralph Knight of Sailability Sunshine Coast accepts a cheque for $14,000 from Maroochydore Lodge IPM country Quarterly Communication Hand Heart Pocket Chief Executive Wor Bro Jarrod Brake. came to a successful conclusion.
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ast Grand Masters & Brethren, the Mooloolah Centre. The Rosewood “loyalty is the most valuable I welcome you all to this end Centre suffered significant fire damage attainment, if we call it an attainment, P of year Christmas Quarterly over 2 years ago. Now the restored or the most valuable traits of character Communication and I thank you for building is a substantial positive that a man or any person have in life. your attendance. symbol of freemasonry in the district. Loyalty has to do with our relations I congratulate those who worked to principles, to organisations, to The DGM, the AGM and I have tirelessly to achieve this outcome communities, and to people. visited many Lodges and the which is now a handsome building Loyalty to a right principle is the hospitality and friendship shown for the practice of Freemasonry. I highest type of loyalty, and the by the brethren is inspiring. The thank those Brethren who facilitated kind that must always be the most brethren of these Lodges have, in the collaboration of other Lodges in satisfactory in the end. many cases, sought the support the Fassifern and Ipswich area for the of GL to conduct installation support given to Rosewood Lodge Employers of men lay great stress on the ceremonies. This has kept Grand over the last two years in the absence loyalty of those they have about them. Officer teams on their mettle of their meeting place. The Centre They are influenced as much or even and sharpened their ceremonial at Caloundra for Mooloolah Lodge more, by the loyalty of their employees performances. We continue to use was dedicated in late November. It than any other quality they may have. grand officers in a Lodge’s locale to represents a venture by that Lodge They say of every man they engage, form grand officer teams. This results to develop a purpose-built Lodge if I cannot trust this man to think of in opportunities for coaching and meeting place. The result is a splendid and work for our interests, I do not want learning on the many aspects of our building and we wish the Lodge well him around, no matter how skilful he ceremonial activity for all who hold in the future. The Lodge is to be may be in his particular line of work. grand rank. I thank the Lodges for congratulated for the initiative they the invitations during the year and have taken to develop their facilities for And the more important position you it has been an honour and privilege the satisfaction of their membership. occupy, the more weight will be given to share in the Lodge’s ceremonies to this particular trait of character. The and festive events. I recommend I have recently accepted a petition matter simply reduces itself to this, that past masters consider a rewarding to create a new Lodge to be the man who is not loyal is not wanted experience with service as a grand named Musica. The objectives of by anybody for anything.” officer, and to master masons where this Lodge will be, among other opportunities are available as grand things, to conduct musically inspired This item, brethren, appeared in the stewards and administrative roles. masonic education, develop musical Queensland Freemasons magazine Applications for next year’s team accompaniments for masonic on 12 October 1921. Loyalty is an close shortly, please give it your ceremony and develop musical attribute of character that is special careful consideration, discuss it with performances. The members of to all of us in Freemasonry, but it current or past grand officers for this Lodge must belong to another does serve as a reminder that loyalty their insight. UGLQ Lodge and Musica Lodge will to our fellow brother, our Lodge and not perform degree work. In other Grand Lodge is a most honourable I attended the Northgate words, it will be a special interest and valuable attainment. This does not Remembrance Lodge Remembrance Lodge. I look forward to consecrating mean that we are blind to the needs Day ceremony. It was a very well- the Musica Lodge in the New Year. I of our organisation but everything we run ceremony and I congratulate encourage freemasons who have a do must be in the interests of the the Lodge on hosting this annual musical or artistic bent to indicate their organisation and fellow members and commemoration. I acknowledge and interest in this Lodge by registering not just self-interest. thank those Lodges and districts with the Grand Secretary. who hosted commemorative At the QC in July I stated the reasons ceremonies, important to the I observe the world around us where for my suspending the warrant of nation in remembering the end of cyber bullying reigns and aspects Lamington Lodge 110 in May of this WW1 one hundred years ago. Two of social media show no respect or year. The reasons included: ceremonies of the Dedication of a the loyalty to cultural norms, where Temple were conducted recently, one everyone and anyone can appeal to • it is not acceptable to canvass at the Rosewood Centre and one at base instincts. I quote; lodges or individual members to
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seek their support to overthrow developed and sustained, the good of Grand Lodge and its officers; our communities and for the good of • it is not acceptable to communicate the Freemasonry brand. with stranger media/internet outlets to canvass opinions on internal For over a year both myself and the Masonic business; I do not accept President of the Board of Benevolence that any messaging alongside slander have spoken about the re-establishment and ridicule of UGLQ, its officers and of a special charitable fund to be named employees is anyway justified; the Masonic Fund of Benevolence, a • a Lodge cannot continue to operate fund to support Freemasons and their when it openly criticises UGLQ families over and above the financial and its officers and that the Grand support already available from the Board Master is not welcome in the of Benevolence. I know that a lengthy Lodge, openly communicated in process has been required to ensure a bold statement of disloyalty at a that the fund is correctly established communication of this Grand Lodge; for the Brethren, and that the Board of • the harmony of a Lodge at its Benevolence has been working closely meeting or refreshment is disturbed with the General Board of Directors by the introduction of topics of throughout that process. External advice revolt by visitors to the Lodge. has also been sought. I look forward to this soon coming to fruition as it will be I had observed such activity as I have a great fillip to the Craft, providing more described, undertaken in the name of “Loyalty is the most support to members of our fraternity. Lamington Lodge over many months valuable attainment, with no indication that it would cease Brethren, we have been informed and I so concluded that this campaign if we call it an several times by the Board of could not be allowed to continue. attainment, or the Benevolence President about the most valuable traits complications that have arisen from Despite the propaganda currently of character that a the conditions contained in the circulating, you will note that none of Development Approval for the Masonic the above reasons for suspension of man or any person Memorial Centre. I am aware of the the Warrant relate to the questioning have in life.” extensive evaluation that is being of UGLQ Board activities and results. undertaken to find a way forward and In fact, questions have been put at that both Boards are committed to previous QCs and answered. The use their time and effort in the interests finding a solution that will meet the of the Lamington Lodge 110 brand to of advancing the business, legal and requirements of our charity but will also conduct this destabilisation campaign ceremonial standing of this Grand honour the history of this great building. against UGLQ cannot be tolerated. Lodge. There are always opportunities Again, independent advisors have to offer suggestions, even criticisms been engaged to assist with finding a I needed to understand whether there which I know the various Boards solution and I look forward to that being were members of Lamington Lodge will happily embrace. Such is their communicated in due course. who did not support the destabilising dedication to work for the good of campaign in the name of the Lodge. As Freemasonry in Queensland. I thank Brethren, as this year draws to a close, a result, I called and emergent meeting them all sincerely. to see which members would re-attest I am sure your minds turn to holidays their commitment to masonic values and Last month I attended a Hand Heart and Christmas celebrations with family loyalty to UGLQ. Being satisfied that Pocket function titled “The Year in and friends. On behalf of the DGM and there was enough support to UGLQ, Review.” It was an event that provided AGM, our wives Robyn, Waverny and new officers of the Lamington Lodge a wonderful opportunity to highlight Margaret, I wish all the Brethren, their No 110 were installed and invested. the major charity work of the Charity partners and families a safe, happy Consequently, there is no requirement of Freemasons Queensland. It also Christmas. May you return in the New to have motions put, seeking annulment enabled the beneficiaries of Hand Year well rested, refreshed and ready of the Lamington Lodge Warrant. I am Heart Pocket grants to explain to the to tackle the challenges of further confident in the future of Lamington brethren present, the work they do. developing our fraternal brotherhood. Lodge No 110 and I offer my continued These interactions are important and support to the Lodge. the atmosphere at the meeting was I thank the Grand Officers, Choir and such that all felt a mutual sense of Grand Heralds for adding the pageantry Brethren, we have several Boards belonging and support, each happy to to this occasion and Brethren, I sincerely and for, the brethren who work on share their brand with ours. As I have thank you for your contribution and those boards, their efforts often said before, the future recognition attendance this evening. go unnoticed. I recognise and of Masonic charity work will not be acknowledge their considerable so much about the size of cheques MW Bro Alan Townson expertise and dedication; to provide on offer, but will be the relationships, Grand Master
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Conferred Grand Rank
GRAND LODGE HONOURS – 05 DECEMBER 2018
SALUTATION FIRST NAMES SURNAME LODGE NO RANK RW Bro David Gwynne Toowoomba 132 Conspicuous Service to Masonry Wor Bro Brian Pearce Pialba 192 Meritorious Service to Masonry
CONFERRED GRAND RANK– 05 DECEMBER 2018 RW Bro Clyde Jackson Berserker 407 PJGW RW Bro Geoffrey Taylor Lord Dufferin 48 PJGW VW Bro Robert Holzberger Pittsworth United 91 PDGDC VW Bro Robert Mackay Celtic of Ithaca 84 PDGDC Wor Bro Andrew Fryer Cleveland 74 PSGD Wor Bro Stanley Joyce New Guinea 292 PJGD Wor Bro Wor Bro Martin Continuity 242 PGStd Br Wor Bro Doug Bryant Sarina 286 PGStdBr Wor Bro John Murray Mackay 24 PGStdBr Wor Bro Richard Probyn Star of the East 21 PGStdBr Home Presentation Jewel Presentations By RW Bro David Gwynne PJGW This page also features some home presentations organised by recipients’ lodges.
On 30 October we presented RW Bro Robert “Bob” Allan with a 65 Year Lapel Pin. Our brother has been a member of Mitchell Lodge since his initiation and although residing in Toowoomba, his Mother Lodge asked RW Bro Keith Jackson, a close friend as well as a member of Mitchell Lodge, to present the Pin on their behalf. Unbeknown to Bob, Keith arranged the visit in his unit, which included RW Bro Bob’s son, and presented the 65 Year Pin. Bev Jackson provided a lovely morning tea. Fraser Coast United Lodge’s Lodge members in attendance were Brothers Wor Bro Ian Hotchin and RW Bro Keith Jackson from Mitchell Lodge Jewel Presentations plus RW Bro Ian Parry and RW Bro By VW Bro Ed Francis David Gwynne from local lodges that On the 25 August 2018 Fraser Coast United Lodge No 19 celebrated the RW Bro Bob had been associated with. Installation of Wor Bro Robert Ian Lambert. On the same night the MW Bro RW Bro Bob, now in his nineties, does Alan Townson presented his father RW Bro Colin Keith Lambert with his 70 year not regularly attend a lodge, however Service Jewel. Worthy of note is that Keith is now aged in his nineties and is a is up to date with his Mitchell brethren regular attendee of Fraser Coast United Lodge. Additionally, MW Grand Master as well as the local lodges. It was a also presented Wor Bro Neville Denning with his 50 year Service Jewel. pleasure to witness such an occasion
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Service Jewels Presented Jewels notified as presented September 2018 – December 2018
70 YEAR JEWELS & LAPEL PINS 50 YEAR JEWELS & LAPEL PINS
RW Bro C K Lambert PJGW Fraser Coast United 19 Wor Bro C Houston Queensland 002
VW Bro A J Leggo PDGDC Lord Dufferin 048 Wor Bro B I Jackson Windsor 290
Wor Bro L J Bullock St John Biarra 073 Wor Bro K H Lind Coronation 141
60 YEAR JEWELS & LAPEL PINS Wor Bro L W Maguire Connectivity 537
RW Bro L B Coker PJGW Fassifern Killwinning 83 Wor Bro J N McGregor Garden City Daylight 531
RW Bro W H Conway PSGW Cambooya 180 Wor Bro G P Neil Connectivity 537
RW Bro N B Wheeler PJGW Allan 284 Wor Bro B G Pearce Pialba 192
RW Bro R N White PJGW Darling Downs 66 Wor Bro S L Pfrunder Stanthorpe 022 Wor Bro J H Burnie PG Std Br Garden City Daylight 531 Wor Bro E Richardson Indooroopilly 155
Wor Bro L B Geissler Biggenden 136 Wor Bro E F Shaw Kianawah 450
Wor Bro J H Rowe PSGD Hamilton 186 Wor Bro G Tench Pialba 192 Wor Bro M H Richards Hibernia & Albion Star 15 Wor Bro M J Vickary Northgate Remembrance 285 Wor Bro P A Sorensen Bonnie Doon 504 Wor Bro T J Wilcox Kenilworth 374 Bro E H Duke Tyrian 27 Bro E D Daniel Connectivity 537
50 YEAR JEWELS & LAPEL PINS Bro William Humble Stanthrope 022
RW Bro C Bartholomew PAGM Cleveland 74 Bro K H Payne Raphael 30
RW Bro J D Dexter PAGM Mulgrave 044 40 YEAR JEWEL & LAPEL PIN
RW Bro K T Kerr AM P AGM Comet 28 RW Bro S E Macnish PJGW Tullibardine 227
VW Bro R S J Read PAGM Tewantin 355 RW Bro C G West PJGW Balonne 294
VW Bro J G Rebgetz OAM PDGDC Corinthian 71 Wor Bro W R Dick Sarina 286
Wor Bro K M Booth Moreton 226 Wor Bro D R John Morayfield
Wor Bro R K Crow Corinthian 71 Wor Bro F W Hubbard Argyle 164
Wor Bro N L Denning Fraser Coast United 19 Wor Bro D E McNamara Thistle 490
Wor Bro G A Dunlop Connectivity 537 Wor Bro D G Pailthorpe Freshwater 406
Wor Bro S Golding AM Indooroopilly 155 Bro Frank Beeson Stradbroke 349
Wor Bro N J Gordon Hinchinbrook Cordelia 69 30 YEAR JEWEL & LAPEL PIN
Wor Bro T D Holmes PG Std Br North Australian 001 Wor Bro P F Keller PG Std Br Mundubbera Burnett 326 Wor Bro D B Thomas Mundubbera Burnett 326 John Rowe 60 Year Jewel 60 Year Jewel for Bro Evan Duke By VW Bro Neil Wales AGDD By Wor Bro John Richardson in Mackay. The Bro Evan Duke being served in the Merchant Navy presentation was presented his 60 Year Jewel as an Electrical Engineering done by VW Bro by Wor Bro Tom Barns of Officer for a number of years. Neil Wales AGDD, Tyrian Lodge No 27 on the He is currently a committee district 43 and Neil 15 September 2018. Bro member for the Bundaberg was accompanied Evan was Initiated into Tyrian Meals on Wheels sourcing by John’s daughter Lodge No 27 on 13 August produce from local farms 1958 aged 21 years. Passed around the district. He On Saturday the 8 of Leonie Pratt and to the 2nd Degree on 21 also was an active member September a 60-Year son in law Wor Bro March 1960 and Raised of the Bingera Soccer Jewel was presented Bruce Pratt. John to the 3rd Degree on the Club, volunteering his to RW Bro John is a member of 13 April 1960. Evan is an services. A Grand Stand Rowe at his unit in Hamilton-Calen electrician by trade and has been named after him. Kerrisdale Gardens Lodge No 186.
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Diamond Jubilee A rare event at Murilla Lodge 265 By VW Bro Neville Kajewski By Wor Bro Edward Gibbons is 82 years old. RW Bro Geldard was Master of Murilla Lodge in 1967 when a younger Brian Mitchell applied to become a Mason. His application was accepted but by the time he was Initiated the Chair of King Solomon was occupied by Wor Bro Arthur Butler.
Both RW Bro Geldard and Wor Bro Mitchell referred to this coincidence during their addresses at the Festive Board where Wor Bro Mitchell told the brethren that at the time he was the accountant at the Westpac Bank and RW Bro Geldard was a young farmer!!! Wor Bro Graham Acutt Receiving his 60 year jewel Wor Bro Brian Mitchell Wor Bro Brian entertained all with his memories of his life Sixty years ago, on the 26 of February On the night of 27 October at the 1958, Graham Acutt did something that, in monthly meeting of Murilla Lodge at as a Bank Manager, which led many ways, changed his life; he became a Miles, the brethren were treated to him to many Masonic lodges Freemason, joining Capricornia Lodge 222. an event seldom seen in a lodge. throughout Queensland before He was a young tradesman, trained in wood retiring in Brisbane work. Little did he know that he would learn Our Brother Wor Bro Brian Mitchell, a great deal more about the tools he was Director of Ceremonies at Ironsides His was a most interesting and familiar with. He learned that the medieval Lodge in Brisbane, but whose entertaining address much stonemasons had developed a code of Mother Lodge is at Miles, received appreciated by the brethren of conduct that was linked to their tools of his 50 Year Jewel from RW Bro Eric trade. In those days, most tradesmen were Geldard, PAGM. The exciting part Murilla Lodge, especially as he illiterate. However, they wanted to protect being that RW Bro Geldard is 93 expects to return to his Mother their industry from unqualified tradesmen, years of age, receiving his 60 Year Lodge again as it celebrates its so they developed a code of conduct, using Jewel in 2016, and Wor Bro Mitchell Centenary in July 2019. the square, compasses, level and other tools, to remind them of the various components. They formed lodges, however, the gentry of the day were opposed to these lodges, 60 year Jewel for RW Bro Basil Coker so the masons developed secret means of Lodge in September. identifying each other, to prevent intruders gaining entry to their meetings or work sites. Basil was initiated into The exemplary behaviour of members of these Freemasonry as a member of Lodges became the envy of non-masons who Fassifern Kilwinning Lodge in wished to join them. Modern Freemasonry 1958 and has served as Master of evolved. The presentation was made by Grand that Lodge on 5 occasions and Officer, RW Bro Paul Bienek assisted by Wor has been Director of Ceremonies Bro Jim Florrey. When asked why he joined, and Secretary for many years and Graham said he heard his mates talking about has currently held the Office of Lodge. He was curious, so he asked, “What is Treasurer for 18 years. this Lodge. What do you do?”. They replied, “You’ll have to join to find out!”. Graham said MW Bro Anthony had previously he continued his membership with Capricornia presented Basil with his 50 Year Lodge because of the friendship and RW Bro Basil Coker, a Past Master Service Jewel in 2008. Basil and camaraderie of his Masonic ‘brothers’. “Also”, his wife Doreen, who is a long of Fassifern Kilwinning Lodge he said, “The examples in the Old Testament, serving member of the Order of used in the unique allegoric way of reinforcing received his 60 Year Service Jewel from the Eastern Star, are well known the virtues we believe in, maintain my interest. MW Bro Emannuel Anthony PSM PGM in the Ipswich District for their I’m still learning”. at the Installation Ceremony of the Charity and Church work.
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60 year jewel presentation at Millaa Lodge 70 year Jewel for VW Bro Jack McClelland By Bro James Barclay
RW Bro Alex Henderson, VW Bro Jack McClelland, WM Eddie Sloan and VW Bro Peter Horn AGDD - Assistant Grand Director of Development.
95-year-old VW Bro Jack McClelland PDGDC from Bell near Dalby, was RW Bro Condon, the District Grand Master of Carpentaria, presented Wor Bro presented his 70 Year Jewel for his Norman James Handel Elmore with his 60 Year Jewel in August. Norman has been continuous service to Freemasonry a continuous member of Millaa Lodge 351 since 1958, and is also a member of Tully by his life-long friend, VW Bro Alex Tyson Lodge 340. Henderson PSGW at the September meeting of the Dalby United Lodge 180.
Redcliffe First Settlement Lodge’s Jack joined Bunya Lodge 373 in July 1948 and raised to the Sublime Jewel Presentations Degree of a MM in September a year By Wor Bro John Browne later. By 1956, he was the Master of that Lodge and in November 1973, Jack was Past Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies. Now happily retired, VW Bro Jack McClelland helps out at lodges when he can. Eustace Jones Sovereign Chapter
Bro Maurie Banner a member of Jewel Presentation Redcliffe First Settlement Lodge 287 is Redcliffe First Settlement Lodges Organist. He has been organist since the beginning of the amalgamation of several lodges in the year 2000. Wor Bro Barry Spillman P G Std Br, a member of Redcliffe First Redcliffe First Settlement members Settlement Lodge 287 is Redcliffe decided Maurie should be honoured First Settlement Lodge’s Treasurer. with a very special Organist Jewel. He has been the caretaker of the lodge’s finances for the 14 years and VW Bro Malcolm Cope had the Redcliffe First Settlement members honour at the Installation Meeting in decided Barry should be honoured District Commander V Ill Bro Greg Goding 33°, Emt Bro July to present Bro Banner with his Peter Kelsey 32° and V Ill Bro Emmanuel Anthony 33° with a very special Treasurer’s Jewel. organist Jewel. It was appropriate It was a special occasion at Eustace that Malcolm present, as he and VW Bro Malcolm Cope had the Jones Sovereign Chapter No 157 of Maurie have known each other for 50 honour at our August regular Princes Rose Croix of Heredom, when years. Maurie thanked the lodge for meeting to present Wor Bro Spillman Emt Bro Peter Kelsey received his 50 his surprise Jewel. Congratulations with his Jewel. Congratulations to year jewel as a member of the Ancient Bro Banner. Keep up the great work Wor Bro Spillman and keep up the & Accepted Scottish Rite for Australia. with your organ duties. great work. A milestone in his Masonic career.
DECEMBER 2018 29 Vale John Athelstan Edgar 1941–2018
By Wor Bro Stig Hokanson
Thespian’s Director of Ceremonies, RW Bro John A Edgar PJGW, suddenly passed away on August 6 2018.
ohn’s death was unexpected, grandchildren, Archie, Julia, Thea having attended Thespian’s and Reggie. This caused frequent J meeting in August and Lord travels between Brisbane and Saltoun’s Royal Arch Chapter Melbourne to ‘catch up.’ Installation the following day. John had been elected Director of So, were there any deviations Ceremonies at Thespian’s meeting from predictable pursuits in our and appeared to be in good health friend John Edgar? Being a gifted at the time. mathematician, statistician and man of numbers par excellence It was only a short while ago that family and friends accompanied John, it cannot be denied, enjoyed John to Mt Thompson Crematorium a flutter on the horses, that sport for the sad farewell to his beloved of gentlemen of old. How well we Ingrid who passed away after a long all remember John pulling out a struggle with ill health. The mere “How well we all sheet of instructions as what to do thought that some two months later remember John at a Masonic rehearsal meeting, we would again attend an Edgar pulling out a sheet invariably penned on the back of funeral was far from everyone’s of instructions as what a TAB ticket. Story goes, while all mind. Yet, such is life that in its very to do at a Masonic Brethren liked John Edgar...so did midst, there is death. the horses. rehearsal meeting, So where did it all begin? John was invariably penned on John had a sense of awe and born in 1941. He was the second the back of wonder for the Natural Sciences. of five boys. He was raised on a His enquiring mind was never on property sixty miles south west of a TAB ticket.” Springsure, central Queensland pause, making a rule of attaining some seventy kilometres south of more knowledge with every day’s Emerald. A gifted student from classical music conducted by famed passing. Not surprisingly, he found birth John was later educated Wilhelm Furtwängler on the one hand Freemasonry a conduit between at Brisbane Grammar School and the avant garde humour of both everyday life and advancement from whence he was accepted the inimitable Goons and the Marx in the sciences as they availed at The University of Queensland Brothers, on the other. themselves. What follows is only where he completed degrees a cursory journey through John’s in Mathematics, Statistics and Indeed his humour, not Masonic life, but reflects his Psychology. This led to a long inconsiderable, took in the tenacity, loyalty and sense iconoclastic themes of American career with the Queensland Main of purpose. Roads Department over the satirist H L Mencken. Yet, John’s life ensuing thirty years. was also filled with travel. Another fine Thespian Officer has left for the Grand Lodge Mathematics and computers did Being married to Ingrid, a Swiss born not reign supreme in John’s world. graduate Nursing Sister it was not Above. His exit was more sudden There was another, softer side to surprising that his travels focused on than most others, his absence is John. His enquiring mind was just Switzerland and the United Kingdom felt by us all. as ease in the Arts. He was born where he and Ingrid had living relatives. with an inquisitive mind which John and Ingrid had two children, May peace eternal reign over played the entire gambit between Ray and Lisa. They also had four his memory.
30 www.uglq.org.au DECEMBER 2018 Craft News My experience as Townsville Seniors expo a Master Mason Every year the Townsville City Council sponsors a “Seniors Expo”. This year it District Grand was held on the 21 August in the RSL Stadium. Since 2010 Harmony Daylight Steward Lodge have run an information booth.
By Bro Michael J Fry This is done for several reasons (1) to bring to the notice of people his year was the first occasion that Freemasonry is alive and well where the District Grand Lodge in Townsville (2) hopefully to have T (DGL) of North Queensland brethren who have not attended had Master Mason (MM) Stewards lodges for some time to renew their appointed as DGL Officers. I had the interest (3) to attempt to get new RW Bro Les Keane (District Grand Master), VW Bro Gordon honour of been one of two MM District members for all lodges, not only Simpson, RW Bro Alex Milne, VW Bro John Urquhart, VW Grand Stewards and would like to Harmony Daylight. Bro Keith Latimer. share my experience in order to offer an insight to other Master Masons in Queensland. Book launch Prior to commencing the role, I had Coinciding with the Centenary of been a Freemason for 14 months and Thespian Lodge No 268 was the launch had only visited one other lodge in in late September of The Show Must addition to my Mother lodge. As a Go On, the 100 year history of the MM DG Steward I have attended eight actors and musicians lodge. Thespian Installations, three first degrees and Lodge was the first Day Lodge in two Quarterly Communications. As Queensland and was inaugurated in well as lodge visitations in Townsville, the Alice Street Masonic Temple on I have had the opportunity to visit 10 October 1918. In The Show Must Go Stig R Hokanson presenting Grand Secretary Ian Tomlinson with a copy of the new book lodges in Ingham, Bowen, Proserpine, On, historian Wor Bro Stig R Hokanson Ravenswood and even Magnetic CSM traces the day lodge’s interesting on stage in Queensland and abroad Island. Additionally I have been able history through a series of biographies and are part of the Australian canon to experience English, Scottish and of some of the Australian greats in of theatre. Their commonality was Irish rituals. By being part of the DGL vaudeville, theatre, film and radio. that they were once members of this team I have been able to further Many enjoyed distinguished careers unique lodge. my understanding of the craft and improve my own ritual skills, primarily by observing and learning from the senior brethren of DGL. Having the opportunity to watch excellent ritual has motivated me to become proficient in my own ritual work and actively seek the opportunity to deliver charges within my own lodge.
Another benefit of been a MM DG Steward is meeting and socialising with brethren during festive boards. At quarterly communications, MM DG Stewards play a key role in the festive board where they assist in serving the food and drinks and running the raffle. This role allows me to meet and interact socially with different brethren and I often learn more about the craft. As I reflect on my past 10 months as a MM DG Steward, I realise how much I have benefited from the experience. I strongly encourage other MM in North Queensland to consider applying for the role in 2019.
DECEMBER 2018 31 Craft News Toowoomba’s Carnival of Flowers
oowoomba’s Carnival Of flowers held at the end of September T is believed to be the longest continuing running event of its kind in Australia. For the second year in a row the Toowoomba and Districts Masonic Council entered in the parade representing the Freemason Family.
Under the creation and direction of Wor Bro Howell our float drew the attention and applause from the multitude of viewers along the parade route.
The assistance from Jobs Daughters and brethren from the Northside of Brisbane in full regalia added to the colour and attractiveness of the exhibit.
“Under the creation and direction of Wor Bro Howell our float drew the attention and applause from the multitude of viewers along the parade route.”
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The Order of DeMolay celebrates its centenary on Sunday 24 March 2019
On 24 March 1919 Dad Frank S Land founded the Order of DeMolay in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. He was a 330 Mason with a passionate interest in providing positive male role models for young men who had lost their fathers in World War One.
DeMolay is the world’s premier youth organisation for young men with membership in the millions across the planet. The Order turns 100 on Sunday 24 March 2019 and, in Queensland, DeMolay Australia VW Bro Les Gist, VW Bro Ian Barrett, Wor Bro Mike L’Huillier—all from Fuller lodge no. 228, is celebrating the milestone with a Centenary Phil Hobbs Representative Coral Coast Marine, Kerry Davison Representative of A & B Rural Supplies, Steve Amundsen manager of Coutts Commercial Tavern, and lucky boat winner Celebration Lunch on the actual day. Troy Kovacich. Final details are yet to be determined but the lunch will be held in Brisbane at a venue to be advised dependent on the number of people A great interested in attending.
Bob Jenkinson Peter Donald weekend 0400 840 939 0488 043 916 [email protected] [email protected]
To register your interest (wives and families are most once again welcome), please contact the above By Wor Bro Michael L’Huillier
he 2018 Fuller Masonic Lodge Burdekin Barra Rush Fishing Competition weekend was marred by rain, T including the lead up weather threatening to rain, NTON ROWN but all in all the weekend was lot of fun with smiling, happy A B people. FUNERALS A variety of fish were caught both estuary and offshore, but the bulk of fish were estuary species due to the windy conditions. Winners are grinners at this year’s event; there was a very happy Troy Kovacich, who’s senior entry ticket was drawn out of the bucket. MILITARY FUNERALS PLANNED WITH DIGNITY URIALS REMATIONS EMORIAL ERVICES He won the elite prize of a Quintrex F Series 390 boat B C M S powered with a 25hp Yamaha Outboard sitting on a FUNERAL PRE PLANNING AND FREE CONSULTATIONS AT YOUR HOME Telwater Trailer. This prize was sponsored by Coral Coast Marine, A&B Rural Supplies and the Commercial Tavern Ayr.
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completes the three degrees within Lewis scheme: twelve months.
Present at Angus’ initiation was the third generation Most Worshipful Grand Master, MW Bro Townson, with a team of Grand Stanley member Lodge Officers. Also present to witness the event was Wor Bro Terry By Wor Bro David Lauder Edwards, Secretary of Barrine 296. Terry had known Angus since he was four years old, living across the Episode 1: ccording to his mother, when valley at Lake Eacham. Angus Lauder was a little boy A at Kindy in Yungaburra, she In the month of August, Angus, Masonic murders observed him making a small case. his father and Stanley IPM VW Bro When asked what he was doing, he PT Ryan journeyed to Yungaburra replied “I’m making a lodge case”. for the passing of Bro Angus in a most malevolent... Seventeen years later, he requested Lodge building he knew from his initiation into his father’s Mother youth. Looking like an ordinary or? Lodge, Stanley 37, in Brisbane. country hall from the outside, the inside of the hall contains dressed
By VW Bro Tom Mc Rae Since his seconder into the Craft Queensland Maple and Kauri Pine. as well as all his referees were EARLY DAYS either from Yungaburra or the Ritual variations between the Accusations of Masonic murders and cover local Lodge, Barrine 296, Angus Scottish and the Queensland ups go back a very long way and I shall not wanted his Masonic journey to workings were resolved by VW Bro only give examples but also dispel some include Yungaburra. So plans were PT Ryan giving the secrets, and of the lies and recount a few real crimes prepared. Angus’ Dad acting as JD for the involving Freemasons. Examination of the Candidate. Angus became an Entered Not to be left out, District Grand After 1717 Freemasonry spread across Apprentice in Stanley during May Master of Carpentaria, RW Bro Europe and was generally accepted 2018, following in the footsteps Henry Condon also attended. until, in 1738, Pope Clement XII issued a of his father, Wor Bro DW Lauder, condemnation claiming it posed a threat a Past Master of both Stanley His Journey of the Three Degrees to Church and State. As a result, Roman and Barrine, and his grandfather, was completed in October when Catholics were prohibited from any the late Wor Bro Bill Lauder, an he returned to Stanley to be association with the Order. affiliate of Stanley in the 1980s, a Past Master of St George’s 20 in raised to the sublime degree with An early victim of church persecution was Warwick. His great grandfather on Scottish workings. His father, now Count Cagliostro, a prominent Freemason, his mothers’ side, Alexander Angus JW, also delivering the Emblems arrested after forming a Lodge in Rome in Taylor, was also a MM, of Coolamon of Mortality. the latter years of the 18th century. After 263 UGLNSW. Not surprisingly, nearly two years of harsh interrogation by he was accepted into the Grand It is hoped that the association the Inquisition he was confined in a ghastly Lodge Lewis Scheme, whereby he between Stanley 37 and Barrine 296 dungeon in a Papal prison where he died is exempted from Grand Lodge will be further cemented into the after four years. dues for the first year, provided he future. Among the first claims of Masonic murder was in the 18th century; we find a crazy sermon preached in Germany by two priests. Brace yourselves for some awesome Masonic secrets. You see they claimed the first masonic murder was the crucifixion of Jesus! Not only were Jewish people Freemasons but Pontius Pilate and King Herod were Wardens of a Lodge. In addition, Judas had been admitted a Mason before he betrayed Christ. Such lying sermons had the desired effect on the gullible and known Masons came under attack in parts of Europe. Civil authorities in some places decided to ban Masonic meetings for the safety of the brethren and then ordered the clergy to stop preaching such inflammatory sermons At Angus’ Initiation: Grand Master MW Bro Alan Townsend, VW Bro Pat Ryan, or their churches would be banned from Bro Angus Lauder and Wor Bro Dave Lauder. collecting alms...That Worked !
34 www.uglq.org.au DECEMBER 2018 Craft News Living at the MMC
W Bro Vince McAllan and his wife Gloria lived downstairs in the Masonic Memorial Centre V (MMC) from 16 December 1993 for nine years. They had just come back from living in Adelaide when RW Bro Graham White OAM, the Grand Secretary at the time, asked them to come live at the MMC to be caretakers. VW Bro Vince was on duty five days and nights a week. Gloria was a cleaner and kept the building looking immaculate. She used to make the meals for board meetings, and they would both prepare the meals for the Quarterly Communications for 400-500 people— and do the dishes afterwards!
VW Bro Vince being a little camera shy and Gloria being very photogenic, most the photos of that “Meeting time have the lovely Gloria being active in UGLQ and around their self-contained home in the so many basement of the building. In those days there people were 38 lodges and five chapters meeting at the that came MMC. VW Bro Vince reminisces that the best through the part of the job “was meeting so many people that door that came through the door that you got along with”. you got VW Bro Vince was recently awarded a Meritorious along with”. Service to Masonry for his outstanding service to UGLQ. We thank them both for their time and dedication to UGLQ.
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Third Degree at Dalby Historical Busy Bees in By Bro James Barclay Celebrations in Roma Wallumbilla By Bro David Bowden By Bro David Bowden
Tara Lodge Jnr Deacon WB Lindsay David, Dalby United Lodge WM Eddie Sloan, newly raised Bro Paul Winfield, Tara Lodge WM Richard Salter and their Snr Deacon, Rod Lancashire. RW Bro Brian Reardon, Worshipful Master Bill Vierveyzer, Photo by Ray Martin. The hard-working Brothers held a Wor Bro Bill Burton, Wor Bro Howard Hobbs, Wor Bro meeting after accomplishing a great deal in a day’s work. Dalby United Lodge assisted Tara Dennis Giles and RW Bro Peter Thomas looking over the Hugh Rothwell history. Lodge recently, to help raise a new It truly is amazing what a few Brother as a Master Mason. The History associated with Freemasons dedicated Brothers can accomplish in a day. WM Michael Maloney ceremony was aided by various and Raphael Lodge came during the and a band of helpers provided a Dalby United brethren including July Meeting held the closest to the 23 Community Lunch for the Wallumbilla the two Wardens. Dalby United has of July. This was the day in 1889 that SES. This was the second community a 2nd Degree in October, followed Raphael Lodge held the first meeting by a 3rd possibly in December or function catered for by Corona in Roma. The Maranoa Lodge was Freemasons. There has been February. Dalby United meets on the formed as the second lodge opened some good feedback about the 1st Thursday of each month except in Roma. Both are proud to still be involvement of Freemasons. Bro January and tyles at 7.30pm. operating up to this time. Damien McAtamney and Wor Bro Scott Johnstone tackled the task of 2018 is the 70th Anniversary of Hugh finishing the second coat of paint Fassifern Kilwinning Rothwell as the Worshipful Master of on the Corona Lodge exterior. They Raphael Lodge. To mark the occasion went close to finishing before a late Installation the Rothwell Family arranged with afternoon storm sent them scurrying with equipment and materials. By Wor Bro Basil Coker a Corona Lodge Member to donate Bro David Bowden, Wor Bro Bill memorabilia associated with Hugh Albeck and Wor Bro Colin Vaughan Rothwell. Among this was a waistcoat, spent eight hours pulling Lodge pocket-sized book with the known History out of the annexe and putting Freemason Constitution etc. from documents into order. A decision circa 1909. The tiny book caught the was made to hold the meeting in attention of those present. work clothes because most Members live over fifty kilometres away. A flow on from the handling of history will Tully Royal Arch be the celebration of Corona’s 95th Chapter No 82 Anniversary in April 2019. Woodford Lodge donation
At the Installation Ceremony of Fassifern Kilwinning Lodge No 83 Wor Bro Ian Pask was installed as Wor Master for his second term. ME First Grand Principal, ME Kirby Leeke, First Principal E Comp Scott Williamson, Third Principal, E Comp Ian joined Fassifern Kilwinning James Swarbrick, Second Principal, E Comp Cliff Blain
several years ago when his Mother RW Bro Peter Wesener, RW Bro Norm Wesener, Mrs Lodge, Teviot in Boonah became The installation of Principals and Melissa Anderson, Wor Bro Peter Moore Master of Woodford Lodge, and VW Bro Stephen Bryant. defunct. He is pictured with his Officers of the Tully Royal Arch wife at his Installation and this Chapter was conducted by Grand Woodford lodge was very pleased was a special occasion for them Chapter Officers lead by The Most to make a donation to Mrs Melissa as they also celebrated their 50th Excellent First Grand Principal, ME Anderson for $1000 in her fundraising Wedding Anniversary on this date. Kirby Leeke. The ceremony was well for Miss pin up doll with all funds Congratulations! attended and enjoyed by all. raised going to the Mater Little Miracles.
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Harmony Enoggera Thistle Capricornia Lodge’s Daylight Lodge 530 Lodge - A New Installation Installation Beginning By Wor Bro Kym Marriott
In September, Enoggera Thistle Lodge held its first Installation of a At Harmony Daylight Lodge 530 new Worshipful Master, Wor Bro Kym Capricornia Lodge’s 107th Installation Installation held in Townsville Marriott, who was installed into King was a triumph of local lodge on Saturday 6 October 2018 the (now) Solomon’s chair aided by VW Bro cooperation. VW Bro Neville Kajewski IPM , VW Bro Theofanes, invested Cope. This follows the amalgamation was installed with the assistance of the new Master of Harmony Daylight officers from Capricornia, Yeppoon, Lodge, RW Bro Peter Morris, with the of Enoggera Lodge 304 and Thistle collar and jewel of Worshipful Master Lodge 490. Douglas and Berserker Lodges. of the Lodge. The occasion was marred by the This was Wor Bro Marriott’s first time in recent death of the Lodge Director of the chair and he was grateful to have Ceremonies and Junior Warden Elect, the assistance of Wor Bro Andrew Wor Bro Jim Florey. RW Bro Jack Berry, Harris, who performed his duty as the PAGM volunteered to be Installing Installing Master with a high degree of Director of Ceremonies and elected skill. Also, on hand was MW Bro Gary officers below Senior Warden were Bacon who gave the Address to the promoted to the next position. Master. VW Bro Kajewski’s Installation, conducted by Installing Master, Wor Bro Pitchford, Enoggera Lodge was formed in 1923, assisted by RW Bro Berry, was conducted Thistle in 1960 and together there is with the dignity, pomp and ceremony a wonderful harmony in the Lodge. appropriate to such an occasion. It was an Installation that Enoggera Following the Installation, a banquet was RW Bro Gist PAGM, also presented Thistle will remember, and treasure, for held at the Fitzroy Motor Boat Club, where the IPM of Harmony Lodge ,VW Bro many years to come as a special and the traditional toasts were honoured at Theofanes, with his Past Masters Jewel. momentous occasion. a happy harmonious occasion. Margaret Rose Masonic Banners and Lodge Furnishings Individually embroidered on beautiful silk to your requirements. Contact Margaret [email protected] or 0438 064 930
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Activities of Woolooga and Theebine Lodges By Bro Tony Jakeman
The Historical Lodge on Hawthorn By Bro John Woodford
Jess Henningson; Brandon Darius; Josh Darius and Wor Bro Tony Jakeman. Photo taken by Angela Built in 1908, “The Lodge Masonic Temple along Kay of SEQ Photography on Hawthorn” located with artefacts and regalia at 13 Hawthorn Street important to the region. Back in August Woolooga Lodge 360 held a Family Fun Night in Blackall, is one of only Only the Warrant, TB conjunction with the Woolooga Primary School P & C. This was a two Heritage Listed and WT are missing and huge success with Josh and Brandon from Channel 7’s House Rules buildings in Blackall and were returned to UGLQ as guests of honour. is of architectural and at handover. What a historical importance to fitting tribute to our past The event started with a Sausage Sizzle, Musical Entertainment the region. Designed by brethren who built this courtesy of Kevin and Friends. Then onto a bingo evening. There Edwin Moreton Hocking, wonderful structure and was entertainment for the children and even a popcorn machine! the original design plans their enduring memory, A monster raffle with over 100 prizes valued well in excess of are in the upstairs Lodge never forgotten. The new $3,000.00—all donated by mainly local businesses. The event was a room, accessed by three owner of this Heritage great success with profits over $2,000.00 raised for the P & C and the flights of stairs turning listed Building is not a Lodge. This will now become an annual event. Woolooga Lodge will back on themselves to Freemason himself but also be hosting quarterly Bingo Nights at the Woolooga Hall again provide privacy in the deserves recognition in conjunction with the Woolooga Primary School P&C. The first one lodge above. The Blackall for his work and time to of these is on Saturday 3 November 2018. Theebine Lodge 400 held Masonic Centre originally show off our history. He a very successful dance at the Theebine Hall on Saturday 28 October held the Blackall Masonic tells me there is only one with Kevin and Friends providing the music. A bus brought many Lodge 2207 EC and then Freemason left in the town. attendees from Gympie and District so that they could enjoy the 52 UGLQ. evening without having to drive at night. It was a really great night. The Blackall Masonic This Centre offers a Centre and historical Also, Woolooga Lodge and Theebine Lodge 400 have joined glimpse into a time and display is open to the together to run monthly sausage sizzles at our local Mitre 10 store. a way of life unknown to public for tours from 3pm The next one of these is on Saturday 10 November. many. The building, which to 4pm Tuesday to Friday, has remained significantly April-October. Pre- Then on Saturday 24 November Woolooga and Theebine Lodges unchanged for over 100 booking is essential, tours have been invited by Drakes Supermarkets to provide the years, exudes charm and are $15 per person and manpower for a Sausage Sizzle at their Gympie Store on their boasts a fully furnished include Devonshire tea. annual family day. Needless to say, we will be wearing our Lodge BBQ aprons for a bit of promotion but the great thing about this event is that we were approached by the Store Manager to do this event as we are considered to be one of the leading community support organisations in the area! Thank you very much to Drakes for their community support. Finally, on the Masonic front, Woolooga Lodge 360 will be raising the second of three Fellowcraft to Master Mason on the 26 November with the third being raised next January and Theebine, not to be outdone by their Mother Lodge, are raising the first of three Fellow Crafts to Master Mason on Wednesday 14 November with the other two to follow in the New Year. Both Lodges have a strong pipeline of more Entered Apprentices to proceed to Fellowcraft and more interest from potential candidates to join both Lodges.
Freemasonry is alive and well in this little backwoods area of Queensland!
38 www.uglq.org.au DECEMBER 2018 Quick News A “First” for Tully Redlands Tyson Lodge 340 By Wor Bro Doug Gregory proclamation By Wor Bro Ken Rose It was a proud moment for Tully Tyson Lodge when both District Grand Lodges of Carpentaria and North WB John Raymond Howie’s name Queensland attended the initiation will be once again engraved on ceremony of Bro Jordan Villaruz. the marble tablet which adorns the wall outside of South Brisbane This was a very enjoyable event with Masonic Hall’s Lodge room. His both District Grand Masters and visitors name will register the 103rd and from Cairns, Atherton Tablelands, 104th esteemed Worshipful Master Innisfail, Ingham, Townsville, and one of Redlands Lodge, which was New South Wales Lodge member in Consecrated in August 1916. attendance.
The Proclamation of Wor Bro Howie and Officers also marked an important occasion for two brethren as VW Bro Steve Sue Yek AGDD presented Bro Terence Smithers and Bro Romeo Asa VW Bro Steve Sue Yek AGDD, Bro Terence Smithers each with a Life Governor’s Jewel for and Bro Romeo Asa services rendered to the lodge. Wor Bro Howie announced that Wor Bro Billy Cupples and Wor Bro Harvey General group of attendants Williams were to have an upgrade to their current jewel taking them both to Life Vice Patron for their active role in Redlands Lodge.
The event was colourfully decorated with lovely flower arrangements, which was always impressive in days gone by when several Redlands’ members were strawberry or flower farmers. However, not only did the festive
RW Bro. Henry Condon -(Carpentaria District Grand board looked colourful but a new set Master), Bro. Jordan Villatuz, W Bro James Swarbrick of lodge furnishings were acquired for (WM, Tully/Tyson). RW Bro. Les Keane (North Queensland District Grand Master) the Proclamation too. A celebration of love and Freemasonry
Volunteer Wor Bro Cliff Houston had found me in the pub; funny how your a small celebration at the MMC to life can change over a couple of celebrate not only his 50th wedding pints. I never had anyone counting anniversary, but also his 50th year of my empty glasses before that! We being a Freemason. married at twenty-two, had three kids of our own and countless to Chris and I met at “Bethesda” a fostering. We are now in our forty Welsh Chapel that held a youth fourth year at that. Our own children club a couple of times a week. Both left home one at a time to become of us were thirteen and attended Australians and left us still pushing a single-sex schools, so had never met pram in the UK. before. We remained friends for the rest of school leaving to work and We arrived here in 2012, and are still only seeing each other in passing, fostering, but have the added bonus sometimes engineered! We started of our Grandchildren. They are much courting at eighteen when Chris better on your knee than on Skype.
DECEMBER 2018 39 The Craft
The Two Hirams of Freemasonry By Wor Bro Ross Raymond
Hiram Abiff and Hiram King of Tyre, along with Solomon King of Israel (the three Grand Masters) are central characters in the allegory of Craft Freemasonry relating to the building of King Solomon’s Temple, almost three thousand years ago.
arts of Freemasonry’s Historical data relating Scriptures regarding the traditional history are to the construction of two Hirams? P drawn from the Old King Solomon’s Temple is Testament, but the origins extremely tenuous; there Hirams in the Bible of other parts are more are no primary sources obscure. This is particularly or eye witness accounts In the Tanakh (Hebrew true of the two Hirams. in existence; Biblical Bible) there are three references describing separate instances of
Without delving into detail Hiram Abiff, King Solomon and Hiram people or events often people named Hiram of the legend of Hiram King of Tyre contain anomalies or that were involved in the Abiff as explained in the discrepancies, such as construction of the temple Third Degree – where “It is Hiram/ Huram/ Hirom/ of Solomon.1 Hiram Abiff was the chief Khurum (are they the architect during the interesting same person? How many Hiram, King of Tyre (now building of King Solomon’s to see what different Hirams are Lebanon), is credited Temple, which in turn was historical there?), confusion between in 2 Samuel 5:11 and 1 supported and hugely records actually King Hiram and Hiram Kings 5:1-10 for having funded by Hiram King of Abiff, and even differences sent building materials Tyre – it is interesting to say about two in the name Abiff/ Abif/ and men for the original see what historical records of the principal Abi. These inconsistencies construction of the actually say about two actors in cast doubt on the reliability Temple in Jerusalem. In of the principal actors in Freemasonry’s of sources and their 1 Kings 7:13–14, Hiram is Freemasonry’s ritualistic historical accuracy. Bearing described as the son of a drama, and how the ritualistic in mind such constraints widow from the tribe of legend came about. drama” on historical accuracy, what Naphtali who was the son can we glean from the Holy of a Tyrian bronze worker,
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sent for by Solomon to metallic ornaments for Masonry Dissected, cast the bronze furnishings the Temple, but also as a written by a Samuel and ornate decorations for Master of the Works or the Prichard and published the new temple(1 Kings superintending architect. in London in 1730.” Hahn 7:46-47). This part of the legend concludes that, “It seems is not disputed, but what a logical conclusion to 2 Chronicles 2:3-14 relates happens next is where our assume that the Master a formal request from King traditional history departs Mason Degree, and with Solomon of Jerusalem to from recorded history. it, the legend of Hiram King Hiram of Tyre, for Abiff, were introduced workers and for materials Some argue that the tragic into Freemasonry when it to build a new temple. story of Hiram was in the became a speculative, or King Hiram responds, possession of operative philosophic organization.” “And now I have sent a Masons from the Middle cunning man, endued with Ages; however, as Hahn3 It was not until understanding, of Huram points out, “No mention Anderson’s revision of the my father’s, The son of a of Hiram is to be found in Constitutions in 1738 that woman of the daughters any of the Old Charges the legend of Hiram Abiff of Dan, and his father and Gothic Constitutions, appeared in Masonic print. was a man of Tyre, skilled or in any of the remnants But where did the legend to work in gold, and in of old ritualistic practices of Hiram come from? silver, in brass, in iron, in to be found in the records stone and in timber, in of operative lodges which Hahn speculates that purple, in blue, and in fine date from 100 years or the Hiram tragedy is linen and in crimson; also more before the founding a re-working of some to grave any manner of of the first Grand Lodge, mediaeval mystery play graving, and to find out which marks the beginning (so named because Hiram Abiff 2 every device which shall of the era of modern they were produced by be put to him, with thy Speculative Freemasonry members of craft guilds cunning men, and with in 1717.” Hahn is referring or “mestaires”). However, the cunning men of my to, among other things, this theory is disputed by lord David your father.” the Regius Poem (c.1390), Marsengill, who claims The Masonic legend of Cooke Manuscript (c.1450) to have found no trace Hiram Abiff appropriates and Schaw Statutes (1598 of Hiram’s legend in the the basic facts regarding & 1599). He continues, mystery plays he has both Hirams from the “Had there been even a researched. He postulates aforementioned scriptures, shred of evidence that the a score of explanations but embellishes them Hiramic legend existed of the legend’s origin, King Hiram’s Tomb somewhat in the Third in Masonry before that ranging from the story Degree. This begs the date, I feel sure that Dr. of Osiris in Ancient passage from Schechter5, question, “How and when James Anderson would Egypt, to the murder of drawn from Jewish did the legend originate?” have known of it and Thomas Becket, to the Biblical data, describes used it in the legendary representation of old age. the closeness of that The Hiram Abiff history of the Craft The truth is, no one knows relationship. Legend which he published in how, when and by whom The Constitutions of the the Masonic legend of “After David had The legend of Hiram, Freemasons in 1723. Hiram Abiff originated. conquered Jerusalem, “the widow’s son,” Furthermore, modern But does it really matter? Hiram sent him cedar- is the foundation of Masonic scholars have The real message of the wood and carpenters and Freemasonry’s ritualistic shown rather conclusively legend is that fortitude, masons so that he might drama of the third, or that there was no tri- integrity, faith and fidelity build a house. Hiram Master Mason’s Degree. gradial system of initiation symbolise the actions of was a friend of David Suffice it to say that much during the period of the perfect man, which throughout the latter’s life; of the Masonic legend operative Masonry, that is an example for all and after David’s death Freemasons to emulate. of Hiram comes from the there was no third or he continued on terms of VSL, but the story known Master Mason Degree friendship with Solomon. to Masons has a tragically as a rite or ceremony Hiram King of Tyre Hiram supplied Solomon different development, before the creation of the with cedar-trees, fir-trees, which is not to be found Premier Grand Lodge in Perhaps because of and Tyrian constructors in the Scriptures. Hiram 1717. The first recital of his royal status, a little for the building of the Abiff (which is simply the Hiramic legend as the more is known of the a Hebrew expression dramatic cornerstone of life of the other Hiram in Temple; and Solomon for “father,” a term of a third or Master Mason’s Freemasonry, Hiram, King repaid him with wheat respect), worked for King degree appears in an of Tyre, and his association and olive-oil. Twenty years Solomon in Jerusalem, exposé of the ritual of with King Solomon. For not only in casting all the Freemasonry entitled example, the following Continues P.47
DECEMBER 2018 41 Job’s Daughters Queensland
Job’s Daughters’ New State Leaders Job’s The past few months have been the Job’s Daughters Queensland ‘High Season’ with a full changing of the guard of all our State leadership. The annual Miss Queensland Job’s Daughter pageant held on 1 September, is always a highlight of the year. From a competitive field Daughters the new Miss Queensland Job’s Daughter is Harshita from Bethel No 24 Moreton Bay. The six entrants were put through a very testing day of judging including a written test on their Job’s Daughters knowledge, Queensland personal interview with the five judges, ritual recitation, formal banquet, stage presentation and a mystery category. TAKING EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: TOOWOOMBA. Job’s Daughters Rebecca, also from Moreton Bay Bethel, was chosen for the new office of Queensland is taking expressions Jurisdictional Queen. On 29 September the adult State leadership had of interest to reinstate a bethel in the annual Jurisdictional Council Installation. A Past Miss Queensland Toowoomba. We invite interest from Job’s Daughter, Taryn Bell (nee Wilson) was installed Jurisditional girls aged 10-20 in the area, past Job’s Guardian with Patrick Malone as her Associate. daughters, Freemasons and families to volunteer as adult leaders. Contact [email protected] or 0414 907 765.
Job’s Daughters from Bethel No 24 Moreton Bay marched in the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers on 22 September. Job’s Daughters Return to Toowoomba
The Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers Parade featured a float from Job’s Daughters for the first time in many years. The girls in purple skipped and hi-fived their way through the huge reminiscent crowd of onlookers. Many of the locals remembered being Job’s Daughters themselves and looked back on their experiences with fondness. There’s not currently an active Bethel in Toowoomba, so we’re taking expressions of interest for L-R: Stella Miss Qld Charity Job’s Daughter, Taryn Bell Jurisdictional Guardian, Harshita Miss Qld Job’s Daughter, reinvigorating Job’s Daughters in the region. Patrick Malone Assoc Jurisdictional Guardian, Olivia Jnr Miss Qld Job’s Daughter, Rebecca Jurisdictional Queen. Jobies Charity Clean Up
Members of Northern Brisbane worked together during the September School Holidays to collect rubbish and clean up Moffat Beach as part of their term’s Charity Project. Honoured Queen, Noreen, encouraged the members to support the Tangaroa Blue Foundation, an Australian-wide not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the removal and prevention of marine debris. Everyone worked hard taking pride in caring for their community. The rubbish collected from the beach and surrounding park was sorted and data sent to Tangaro Blue to help with further research.
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DECEMBER 2018 43 Health Get prepared for a Queensland summer
By Wor Bro Dr Bill Boyd AGDD
e all know that Queensland is W beautiful one “If there is a day and perfect the real heatwave it next but for those doesn’t matter of us who have lived here for long enough if you don’t eat understand that, much for a few though we do have days but keep a cool spell during your fluids up.” the winter months, Queensland weather is typically very warm to very hot. Many folks, Do you have a topic you’d including yours truly, like Dr Bill to cover? Please prefer the heat to the email suggestions to chilly temperatures [email protected]. they have down south, but for those of us who, like me, are just a bit senior, it is worth anticipating a few health issues and modifying our life- are often cloudy. 3. Lungs: these 5. Kidneys: only just headache or arthritis styles to make sure Don’t let your guard wonderful organs are playing second fiddle over-the-counter drugs the summer heat can’t down—use sunscreen our direct contact to the liver—these sparingly as they can make us sick. Let’s take and shades. Even on with the atmosphere. two wonderful filters hurt your stomach. a look at that most cloudy days, diffused Once again, using rid us of not only the fantastic of machines, sunlight can result in them to their capacity natural waste that our 7. Lower intestines: the human body, and very uncomfortable by expanding them bodies make but also just because it is make a check list of sunburn. during exercise is of a range of drugs barbie weather don’t precautions we might so important. You and other chemicals forget to keep up your take to see us through 2. Heart and blood can lose a lot of fluid we take into ourselves. intake of fruit and the summer months. vessels: with the through your lungs It is tempting to eat veggies to keep you My mum in Scotland general rise in when exercising so, more sugary food in regular. Poor bowel shuts herself in to temperatures and yes do the exercise the Festive break, but habit is a major keep out the winter humidity, early but don’t get diabetes is high on the cause of ill-health cold. In Queensland, morning is a great dehydrated. (If you are list of diseases, which, in our society. beware of shutting time to get out and a smoker, never buy if left unchecked, can yourself in to keep out about before it gets another cigarette from damage your precious If there is a real the heat – it doesn’t too warm. For those the full stop at the end kidneys. heatwave it doesn’t work, and especially who are easily able of this sentence). matter if you don’t eat older people can to walk, perhaps with 6. Upper intestines: much for a few days come to grief from this friends, this is the 4. Liver: your liver is a your stomach is but keep your fluids practice. best exercise. 30 to 60 fantastic factory which essentially the first up. Water is fine, and minutes daily is great destroys the toxins we recipient of what you it doesn’t have to be 1. Skin: our skin to tone the heart and all eat or drink. It is eat. Throughout your chilled. Try to get to air benefits from a little to keep the circulation critical to our well- entire life it handles conditioning such as a sunlight, but it can still doing what it is being so respect it and very well what you shopping mall where be easily damaged designed for. Carry a don’t kill it (or yourself) throw at it. Warm you can walk around if exposed to too simple bottle of water by over-doing the hot weather brings its (exercise) and meet much. Summer is a and use it as a weight evening i.e. extended own stresses for the other folks doing the time when the skies to exercise your arms. happy hour. upper intestine. Use same thing.
This article is general in nature and should not be relied upon by any person who is suffering an illness. Any reader who has concerns about their health should consult their General Practitioner and Dr Boyd is unable to enter into correspondence on the individual circumstances of any reader.
44 www.uglq.org.au DECEMBER 2018 Grand Conclave of the Order of the Secret Monitor for Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea Grand Conclave of the Order of the Secret Monitor for Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea Grand Conclave of the Order of the Secret Monitor for Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea
In These PurPle Pages IWelcomen SinceThese the PtourPle lastthe P editionagestwelfth of issue the Purpleof The PagePurple we Pages, have an Worthy Bro Wayne Smith information resource of the Order of the Secret Monitor in Welcomebeen saddenedto the twelfth by the issue sudden of The ill healthPurple ofPages, our an – Assistant Grand the jurisdiction of Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea. Recorder informationlong serving resource Grand of Recorder, the Order MW of the Bro Secret Bill Benham. Monitor in This issue provides a short history of Friendship Conclave as the jurisdiction of Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea. it celebratesBill’s knowledge 90 years. and Also expertise featured in isthe Right affairs Worthy and Bro Following the illness of our This issue provides a short history of Friendship Conclave as Grand Recorder, Most Worthy Peteradministration Keller and further of our information order has on been the Scarlet invaluable Cord. it celebrates 90 years. Also featured is Right Worthy Bro Bro Bill Benham, Worthy Peterand isKeller deeply and missed.further information Bill is making on the steady Scarlet progress Cord. Brother Wayne Smith has in his recovery and we wish he and Margaret all been appointed to the role of the very best for the continuation of that recovery. Assistant Grand Recorder to take on the duties normally Following on from the Grand Convocation and undertaken by Bill. 90InstallationTh annIversary in May, of f werIendshIP would C likeonClave to introduce no 1 two 90FriendshipTh anewnnIversary Conclave faces onof was ftherIendshIP consecrated Grand C ConclaveonClave at Ipswich n oTeam. 1 on 28 June Wayne was originally 1926 and is the oldest continually functioning Conclave in the inductedrIghT W intoorT thehy OSMBro Pine Ter Keller Friendship Conclave was consecrated at Ipswich on 28 June Southern Hemisphere. It was originally numbered 56 English the Mt Hawthorn Conclave 1926VW Bro and Graeme is the oldest McIntyre continually functioning Conclave in the NorPeterI gh28,T Grand wasWor inductedT Conclavehy Bro P intoforeTer VW Keller Martin Conclave on 29 May Constitution. It is not the technically the oldest Conclave Southern– Grand DirectorHemisphere. of It was originally numbered 56 English Southern2004 and Australia, gradually on 30th rose to be Worthy Supreme Ruler as Southern Cross Conclave No. 27 had been established Peter was inducted into VW Martin Conclave on 29 May Constitution.Ceremonies It is not the technically the oldest Conclave on 19 January 2008. He then was invited to join Grand March2004 1988 and and gradually admitted rose a to be Worthy Supreme Ruler in Geelong Victoria in the early 1880s. It however went Conclave becoming Assistant Grand Recorder and then asGraeme Southern McIntyre Cross was Conclave No. 27 had been established Princeon 19 on January 30th June 2008. 1988. He then was invited to join Grand into dormancy for 25 years and was only revived when the Grand Visitor. After having served this office he was inintroduced Geelong to Victoria Freemasonry in the early 1880s. It however went UnfortunatelyConclave becoming due to work Assistant Grand Recorder and then Foundation Worthy Supreme Ruler of Friendship Conclave appointed Grand Guide on 17 May 2014. He is very active intoby his dormancy son, Dan, andfor 25joined years and was only revived when the commitmentsGrand Visitor. he was After unable having served this office he was Bro James Simon Laurenson asked the Grand Recorder in toin progress Monitor through Masonry the joiningorder Nanango Conclave and Beth FoundationWaverley-Palmwoods Worthy NoSupreme 249 Ruler of Friendship Conclave appointed Grand Guide on 17 WorthyMay Bro2014. Wayne HeSmith is very active London to transfer the Warrant from Geelong to Ipswich. Shalom Conclave (Darwin). Broat Woombye James Simon in 2010. Laurenson Dan’s asked the Grand Recorder in untilin Monitor he retired Masonry and affiliated joining Nanango Conclave and Beth LondonFriendshipmaternal to great-grandfather transfer Conclave’s the Warrant original from Warrant Geelong named to Ipswich. Bro James withShalomHe Fidelisis aConclave Conclavetireless (Darwin). Noworker 19 forThe Freemasonry, Gympie Freemasons especially Laurensonwas the Master (a ofNew Waverley Zealander), Frederick George Marriott, inenjoying 2015. He thewas installedOrder of as the SecretCentre Monitor, Management working with Friendship Conclave’s original Warrant named Bro James He is a tireless worker for Freemasonry, especially HenryLodge Charles170 in 1922. Frost Graeme and others to be the petitioners. Worthyand encouraging Supreme Ruler members in ofCommittee, VW Martin President to further of the Laurenson (a New Zealander), Frederick George Marriott, enjoying the Order of the Secret Monitor, working with became Master of Waverley- 2017Order. and When appointed he joined as Grand they onlythe had Gympie 12 members District Masonic and can HenryThe Conclave Charles had Frost its and number others changed to be the after petitioners. England decided and encouraging members of VW Martin to further the Palmwoods in 2016. Sentinelnow boast in 2018. a membership He is also a of Fundraising52. He is now Committee progressing and to divide Australia into North and South, the Queensland Order. When he joined they onlyCoordinator had 12 members for the newly and can The Conclave had its number changed after England decided memberthrough of the the ranksOrder of thethe Scarlet Cord becoming the first border being the dividing line, stretching across Australia. Scarletnow boast Cord. a membership of formed52. He Masonicis now progressingDevelopment toGraeme divide became Australia a Prince into North and South, the Queensland President of the Consistory in Maryborough. When the District of Northern Australia was inaugurated on through the ranks of the ScarletGroup Cord in Gympie.becoming the first borderof Fidelis being Conclave, the dividingNo 19 line, stretching across Australia. 3 December 1938 Bro James Laurenson was installed as the WaynePresidentAlso he has is been activeof the a Mason inConsistory fund for raising in Maryborough.in Hervey Bay, participating Whenon the thebooks District of the of Grand Northern Australia was inaugurated on first District Grand Supreme Ruler for Northern Australia. nearlyin a 40sausage years, being sizzlers initiated club raisingIn addition funds to hisfor Masonic deserving 3Conclave December of the 1938 Order Bro of James the Laurenson was installed as the Also he is active in fund raising in Hervey Bay, participating intolocal the charities. Victoria Park Lodge activities, Wayne is also an firstSinceSecret District thatMonitor time Grand for Friendship Northern Supreme Conclave Ruler for NoNorthern 1 has continuedAustralia. to in a sausage sizzlers club raising funds for deserving Australia and Papua New No 48 WAC on 10 September active contributor to his local attract new members and is in a strong position today, very localOn 1 charities.July 2011 he was honoured with the rank of District SinceGuinea, that in 2012.time HeFriendship was Conclave No 1 has continued to 1979.Commander He has been of installedthe 33rd degreecommunity. of the He Ancientis President and proud of its heritage and based in Ipswich, Queensland. On 1 July 2011 he was honoured with the rank of District attractinstalled new as Supreme members Ruler and is in a strong position today, very asAccepted master in Rite3 constitutions, for Australia. Heof hasthe Gympiealso served Region the Royal VW Bro Graeme McIntyre Commander of the 33rd degree of the Ancient and proudCongratulationsof that ofConclave its heritage in to 2015, all and at was Friendship based in Ipswich, Conclave Queensland. No 1. includingArch attaining Queensland. the rank of PastResidents Third Grand and Ratepayers Principal. appointed Assistant Grand Consistory in September 2018. WayneAccepted is currently Rite for IPM Australia. and HeAssociation, has also served President the of Royal Congratulations to all at Friendship Conclave No 1. Director of Ceremonies South Graeme has been a member SecretaryArch attaining of Kin Kin the Lodge, rank of Pasthis Third local Grandcommunity Principal. hall in 2017, and Grand Director of Alexandra Headland SLSC IPZ and Scribe Ezra of his management committee, an of Ceremonies in 2018. for 48 years and is still an Royal Arch Chapter and active participant in the JP IPSR of Fidelis Conclave. In in the Community program a furTher uPdaTe on The sCarleactiveT C ordpatrolling member, Graeme recently joined the competing at State and addition to these roles he also at the Gympie courthouse aThreeScarlet fur T CompanionsCord,her u completingPdaTe onof theT he OrdersCarleNational fromT Cord Queensland Championships journeyed in holds office in the 18th, 30th and shopping centre and an tothe Geelong 1st Grade recently in the Fidelis to do the 4thOpen Grade Age and Teams. are now known and Knights Templar orders. active member of the local Three Companions of the Order from Queensland journeyed as Councillors in the Scarlet Cord. He is currently Secretary of Rural Fire Brigade. to Geelong recently to do the 4th Grade and are now known asThe Councillors ceremony inwas the veryScarlet impressive Cord. requiring 24 existing Councillors to carry it out. The 4th Grade jewel is pictured. The2019 ceremony Grand wasConvocation very impressive and requiringProclamation 24 existing CouncillorsReturning to to Queensland carry it out. weThe have 4th Gradehad 1st jewel and is 2ndpictured. Grade ceremoniesPlanning is currently in Maryborough underway onfor 29the October2019 Grand and Convocation at Seventeen and Proclamation to be held in Maryborough in May 2019. ReturningFurther details to Queenslandand a program we of haveevents had will be1st released and 2nd in earlyGrade 2019. Mile Rocks on 12 November. ceremoniesEnquiries: Assistant in Maryborough Grand Recorder: on 29 WorthyOctober Brother and at Wayne Seventeen Smith : [email protected] MileThe OrderRocks continueson 12 November. to enjoy strong interest and growth.
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DECEMBER 2018 45 Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland
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In These Red Pages considered holy mountains. Comparing the geography of the four holy mountains, This issue of the Red Pages contains articles sourced by V Ex Alvand best fits the description in Genesis 11:2 of Comp Duncan McGregor. Duncan firstly provides an article people moving “from the east” into Shinar and Sumerian on the search for the true resting place of Noah’s Ark. literature describing the location of Aratta. Following are extracts from a paper entitled ‘Masonic Astronomy andNo the Royal ArchZerubbabel of the Heavens’ written by Tomb of Shem in the Companion David Cook (UGLQ’s Grand Librarian). David Near the top of Alvand mountain, there is a local legend presented the full paper in 2012 as the Ken Wells that the tomb of Shem is located just below the summit. Memorial Address at Barron Barnett Lodge No 146. This would be consistent with the Book of Jubilees that states Noah and Shem stayed on or near the mountain Irish Royal Archafter the Flood. Jubileesritual! also mentions that Noah was 3rd Principal East Brisbane Royal Archburied on Chapter. the mountain November the Ark landed. 2018
Donald N Barry,The PhD following pictures show what is left of the claimed Kuh-e alvand: seaRchIng foR The TRue MounTaIn of noah tomb of Shem. In addition to the stone walls, there are and hIs aRK As readers well know, English, Scottish, Australiantraces and of reddish-colourmost other anglophone mud bricks that Royal are said Arch to have been used for the top portion in the past. Kuh-eFreemasonry Alvand is Persian Constitutions for Mount haveAlvand. Prince Located Zerubbabel in the (ca 538-520 BCE) at the centre of the ritual Zagrosof the mountains Royal Arch near Degree. the city of However,Hamadan in I northwesternwas recently surprised to discover that the Irish Royal Arch Iran atdegree map coordinateshas the great 34.664167, reformer, 48.486667, King Josiah the of Judah (640-609 BCE) as its central figure. elevation of Alvand is 3,580 meters or 11,750 feet, making it one of the tallest mountains in this ancient region. The purpose of this article is to provide reasons why Alvand shouldIrish RA be Ritual considered and King the Josiah. modern nameof andthe Templelocation following for the return from more true to the Biblical text of 2nd ancientLoge Recherche Ararat Laurence and Aratta—the Dermott probablethe landingBabylonish site captivity of (2, 3). I hope to Chronicles” (my italics). On the other Noah’s(http://logedermott.over-blog.com/, Ark. receive further information on “why” later. hand, given that the Craft ritual is based accessed 22/08/2018) asserts: on the building of the First Temple by What we do King Solomon why wouldn’t the RA “The Irish Royal Arch Chapter as worked As we well know, the Queensland Royal ritual, as an extension of the Craft ritual, today, is set at the repair of the Temple Arch ritual describes the “rebuilding” of be based on the building of the Second under Josiah, about 620BC, and is thus the Temple (Ezra 5:2, Haggai 1:14) rather Temple by Zerubbabel? And most more true to the Biblical text of 2nd than the “repair” of it (2 Chronicles 34: other RA constitutions seem to agree. Chronicles Chapter 34 Verses 1-14. 10-11). Furthermore, in 2 Chronicles 34, Apart from the fact that the SGRACQ before the Babylon exile, we find a clear The other two Supreme Bodies set the ritual includes the finding of the lost degree some 100 years later when the reference to the discovery of the long- PhotoLaw by ofA. MahdiMoses, Ahadian arguably 2015 a reference to Jews [sic] having received their freedom lost Law of Moses as depicted in the King Josiah, what, if anything else, was from Cyrus (King of Persia), return to Queensland ritual. But, in Nehemiah 8: 1, Shem’s grave is locatedso special approximately about Josiah 20 thatmeters the (65Irish feet) RA Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple under after the return, only the “reading” below the summit rockritual formation. should focus The on him?tomb dimensions the leadership of Zerubbabel (this of that Law, as distinct from the “finding” are 5.5 meters (18 feet) by 2.5 meters (8 feet). It appears episode of Jewish history is worked of it, is recorded. there was a wall made of stones with the roof made of in Ireland under the Grand Council of mud or red clay bricks. Some climbers of Alvand say Knight Masons).” Therefore, the finding of the long- the roof was destroyed sometime“The Irish around Royal the Arch 1980’s by Credit: Google Maps lost Law of Moses as described in the What the SGRAC Ireland Says SGRACQ ritual is more reminiscenttreasure hunters, of and the stoneChapter wall isas now worked shorter. It is EarlyI contacted in the theresearch Irish Grand process, RA Chapter “holy mountains” the history in Turkey of Josiah and thancommon of the time to seeof a candletoday, lit near is Shem’s set at grave, the repair especially Iranin order were to usedconfirm in searchesthis. I received to fi fromlter possibleZerubbabel. locations. The during the summer religiousof theceremonies Temple in underAugust. thinkingthe Irish Grand here isChapter that something of Research as important and significant The picture which followsJosiah, shows about the distance 620BC, from the ascopies where of twoNoah’s papers, Ark one landed written and in human Whycivilization Prince started Zerubbabel? edge of Shem’s grave to summit. The Book of Jubilees (again)1923, the would second permeate in 1996, which, throughout without history.This is, Almost doubtless, every why the Loge and is thus more true 10:15 “And Noah slept with his fathers, and was buried ancientexplaining culture why, confirm maintains the facta flood that Irish legend. Recherche In Turkey, Laurence both Dermott says: to the Biblical text of on Mount Lubar in the land of Ararat.” In 7:16 it states AraratRA ritual and centres Cudi around are considered Josiah’s repair holy mountains.“The Irish Generally, Royal Arch Chapter as worked “And Shem dwelt with his father2nd Chronicles” Noah, and built a city Bible-believingof the Temple in about Christians 620 BCE hold rather Mount Ararattoday, inis set Turkey at the asrepair of the Temple close to his father on the mountain”. A legend of Shem’s thethan traditional Zerubbabel’s landing ca 525 BCE site rebuilding of Noah’s Ark,under while Josiah, Muslims about 620BC, and is thus adhering to the Koran believe that Mount Cudi (pronounced grave on the mountain where the Ark landed is just what Judi in Turkish) in southern Turkey is the location where one would expect from reading the Book of Jubilees. Noah’s Ark landed. In Iran, both Damavand and Alvand are Noah was likely buried in this same tomb or nearby. The legend of Shem’s tomb near the summit of Alvand gives
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Why King Josiah? The Two Hirams The Israeli archaeologists and historians, Israel of Freemasonry Finkelstein and Neil Silberman (1), describe Josiah as follows: “Josiah marks the climactic of Continues from P.41 Israel’s monarchistic history…his reign marked a metaphysical moment hardly less important than later Hiram sent to Solomon gold and another large supply of those of God’s covenant with Abraham, the Exodus cedar- and fir-trees; and Solomon gave him in return a present from Egypt, or the divine promise to King David” of twenty towns in Galilee. Although Hiram was dissatisfied (p 275). Also, “During his thirty-one year reign… with the present, his friendship for Solomon did not diminish; Josiah was recognized as the greatest hope for and he sent Solomon a hundred and twenty talents of gold. national redemption, a genuine messiah (my italics) Hiram permitted Solomon’s ships to sail with his own to Ophir ” (p.275). Further, “Josiah, the otherwise forgotten (thought to be Bombay, now Mumbai - ed); and the Jewish king…became the patron of the intellectual and sailors were guided by the Tyrians, who were the better spiritual movement that produced some of the mariners.” Bible’s major ethical teachings and its unique vision of Israel’s history” (p.276). This is an interesting Schechter illustrates the friendly rivalry between the two kings perspective from Jewish scholars, untrammelled in terms of their regular communication. “On one occasion by Christian theology. They also suggest that the Solomon sent Hiram riddles, asking for some in return; and Book of the Law discovered by Josiah, as generally he proposed that the one who could not solve them should agreed by most scholars, is an early version of the pay a forfeit in money. Hiram accepted this proposition, and book of Deuteronomy (p. 276). subsequently had to pay many sums, since he was unable to solve Solomon’s riddles. Later, however, a Tyrian, Abdamon The articles supplied by the Irish Grand RA by name, came to Hiram’s aid and propounded riddles to Research Chapter (2,3) do not explain why the Irish Solomon; and as the latter could not solve them, he was adopted Josiah as the central character of their obliged to pay large sums to Hiram.” Royal Arch drama. According to Schechter, legend has it that, in his old age, Indeed, ME Companion Kelly says: ”…after a King Hiram imagined himself to be a god, whereupon God punished him by causing the destruction of the Temple very considerable amount of careful research, no followed by a torturous and miserable death at the hand of sound or sufficient reason has ever been advanced his stepson. A colossal limestone sarcophagus on a pedestal, which would justify the most striking difference in located some 10 km from Tyre near the village of Hanawai, (in ritual and ceremonial observance which now exists South Lebanon) is the supposed tomb of Hiram, King of Tyre. between our Irish Capitular system and that system of RA Masonry which is recognised and practised in Conclusion all other English speaking countries…”(2). If we fuse the history and the legend of each of the Hirams It certainly appears from the comments of of Freemasonry we could conclude that they have many Finkelstein and Silberman (1), that, as a great things in common, but in other respects they are poles apart. reformer and spiritual leader, Josiah was worthy of Both Hirams were Tyrians; both contributed meaningfully such a role. The Irish RA Research Chapter articles in their own way to the building of King Solomon’s Temple; do suggest, however, that the change occurred both are considered to have been Masonic Grand Masters relatively late, in about 1864. Furthermore, RE (together with Solomon); both of their stories end in tragic Companion Walker (3) mentions, confirming the circumstances. However, one was a king and the other Loge Recherche Laurence Dermott assertion a craftsman; one lived to a very old age while the other quoted above: “Incidentally, the Zerubbabel legend departed at the pinnacle of his career; but only one, today, is not missing from Irish Masonry as it forms the serves in the Craft as a model of truth, honour and virtue. basis of the Red Cross Degrees which are governed by the Grand Council of Knight Masons.” References
1. Finkelstein, I. and Silberman, N. (2003), “The Bible Unearthed- 1. Hirams in the Bible. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiram_Abiff. Archaeology’s New Vision and the Origin of Sacred Texts”, Ch.11, “The 2. Bronze Statue “Hiram”, builder of the Temple of Solomon, by Nikolaus Otto Great Reformation”, Simon and Schuster. Kruch (2013). https://commons.wikimedia.org/ wiki/File%3ABaumeister- 2. Kelly, W.R., - Grand First Principal, District Grand R.A.C. Antrim, - Hiram-Erbauer-des-Salomonischen-Tempels.png. (1923), Irish Capitular Masonry – The Modern Royal Arch Ritual of 1864, 3 Hahn, C. (1972). The Importance of the Legend of Hiram Abiff. http:// Read to the Grand RAC of Instruction 17 May 1923. www.masonicworld.com/education/articles/THE-IMPORTANCE-OF-THE- 3. Walker, M.W., - Grand Registrar, SGRACE, - (1996), LEGEND-OF-HIRAM-ABIFF.htm. Irish Royal Arch Masonry, An Address to the SGRACE, 10 Dec 1996. 4. Marsengill, J. (1988). The Legend of Hiram Abiff. http://www.themasonictrowel.com/ebooks/fm_freemasonry/Marsengill_-_ The_Legend_of_Hiram_Abiff.pdf. 5. Schechter, S. et al. Hiram, Huram. http://jewishencyclopedia.com/ articles/7720-hiram-huram.
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