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CONTENTS
Editorial 3 Freemason Message from the Grand Chaplain 4 The Official Journal of The Common Gavel 5 The United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Quarterly Communication 6 Grand Lodge Website: Famous Australians: Bert Appleroth 7 www.uglnsw.freemasonry.org.au The MV Krait 8 This issue of the Freemason is produced under 460 Squadron 10 the direction of: Chairman: RW Bro Ted Simmons OAM Have Your Say 11 Committee: RW Bro Graham Maltby (Secretary), Granny’s all-purpose apron 12 RW Bro David Standish (Marketing), Dr Yvonne McIntyre, VW Bro Mervyn Sinden, RW Bro Craig Pearce, From the Grand Secretary 13 VW Bro Andre Fettermann Questions and Answers 13 FREEMASON is the official journal of The United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and Australian Capital Fundraising Trek for Flying Doctor 14 Territory of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons. A taste of Ireland 16 Telephone: (02) 9284 2800 The journal is published in March, June, September Tip Cards 17 and December. Deadline for copy is 1st of the month preceding month of issue. The Museum of Freemasonry 18 All matters for publication in the journal should be Governor Lachlan Macquarie 20 addressed to: The Secretary Masonic Widows 22 Publications Committee Masonic Book Club 22 The United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT PO Box A259, Sydney South, NSW 1235 Book Reviews 23 Telephone: (02) 9284 2800 Facsimile: (02) 9284 2828 Something for the Ladies 24 Email: [email protected] Freemasons and cricket 26 Publication of an advertisement does not imply endorsement of the product or service by The United Meet the Staff 27 Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT. Young Masons’ page 28 Published articles do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of The United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT. The NSW Masonic Club 30 Advertising enquiries: Ten Tips for lodge organists 31 Richard Gill APM Graphics Management George Washington Masonic Memorial 32 47 Picnic Parade, Ettalong Beach, NSW 2257 masoniCare 34 Telephone: (02) 4344 5133 Facsimile: (02) 4344 5595 The Builders’ Lodge 35 Email: [email protected] Lorna Milgate Scholarships 36 FREEMASON is proudly produced for The United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT Other Orders: Order of the Secret Monitor 38 by APM Graphics Management Regional Roundup 39 47 Picnic Parade, Ettalong Beach, NSW 2257 ABN 16 434 998 150 Service Certificates 44 Printed by Offset Alpine Printing P/L, Lidcombe, NSW. Crossword 45 Distributed to all New South Wales and ACT brethren and sister Grand Lodges in Australia and throughout Initiates 46 the World. ISSN 1836-0475 Print Post Approved PP255003/01651 Cover Image: The Outback Trek: Fundraising © 2010 Copyright: It should be noted that copyright for for the Royal Flying Doctor Service all text and photographs (except otherwise indicated) Photo courtesy David Hicks, participant and highest rests worldwide with FREEMASON. individual fundraiser, raising in excess of $200,000 INDEMNITY: It is the responsibility of the advertiser Insertions: Magnamail Catalogue; PC123 ABC to ensure that advertisements comply with the Trade advertising pack; RFBI Appeal Envelope Practices Act 1974 as amended. All advertisements are accepted for publication on the condition that the adver- tiser indemnify the publisher and its servants against all actions, suits, claims, loss and/or damages resulting from anything published on behalf of the advertiser.
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By RW BRO TED SIMMONS OAM EDITORIAL The future and Freemasonry It’s a troubled world we live in. There are conflicts overseas, problems everywhere, no country seems to be safe from trouble.
ven in Australia, reading news - Or to repeat a past theme: ‘Freema- Epapers or listening to the news on sonry is good, let’s talk about it.’ radio or television doesn’t cause … we must strive for It is essential that we have to give lead- us to break into smiles but rather makes that excellence of ership by example or as the Grand Master us wonder where and when it will all end. says: ‘Freemasonry at the heart of life.’ It is appalling the number of confront - character which will Priority should be given to health, again ations that seem to face us each day – show leadership to paying heed to the Grand Master’s cam- government problems, transport difficul- paign to improve Men’s Health, to your ties, financial woe, schools and hospitals others. In that way, family, work and commitments to faith. in need – the list just goes on and on. Lip service to these principles and Our jails were built to protect us from worthy men will teachings is not good enough; we must criminals with bars to keep them in. Now apply to join us strive for that excellence of character we have bars on our homes to keep them which will show leadership to others. In out. because of the that way, worthy men will apply to join Add to that list the gutter language example we have set. us because of the example we have set. which is so prevalent, pornography, the Emphasis should also be placed on the greed for the dollar, the abuse of other charitable works carried out by Free - people and the decline in morality – this masons, not only in donations to the dif- is the world we live in today. along the pathway to a better life and ferent causes but also the fine example of So where does Freemasonry fit into this along that pathway there must be broth- the various homes and courses established picture? The situation is not peculiar to erly love, obedience to the law, honour to help the aged and the young. Freema- NSW, it is happening all over the world and interest in the community and sonry makes an important contribution and other jurisdictions are having to cope country. to the community and this infor mation in whatever way they can. It is a broad canvas on which to paint should not be hidden but made freely Maybe it’s time for brethren to stand the objects of Freemasonry but on this available to the media, councils and the up and be counted, to show the way to canvas we must include friendship, smiles, Government. achieving a better world. Freemasonry has the ordinary courtesies which represent By promoting harmony and brotherly had its share of criticism in the past and strength of character and are fundamental love and by caring for those who are in still does in today’s society. to the growth of a better world. This will need of assistance, a Freemason can stand Our answer should be to go out into benefit ourselves, our children and grand- tall and show that he is giving leadership the community and tell them what we children and all those who are privileged by example. stand for, to speak with dignity and con- to live on this earth. The quiet and dignified efforts of fidence about the Craft and the principles But in an era where there is so much Freemasons over the centuries have made we are taught to uphold. conflict it is sad to think that the Craft the world a better place for so many Maintaining these principles in the cur- has to be called upon to show that its people and we must ensure that our high rent society is not easy but it is a challenge words are not hollow words. principles, commitments and efforts are we must be prepared to face and accept. Do you remember the Vision of maintained and continue into the future. The Ancient Charges and Regulations Freemasonry? ‘Our vision is to have This is the role of Freemasonry. which are indicated to every new member Freemasonry recognised within the com- should be highlighted regularly so that munity as an organisation of high moral they are constantly with us. and social standards that benefits its This road clearly directs Freemasons members and the community.’
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MESSAGE FROM THE GRAND CHAPLAIN By RW BRO REV DR JACK HELY CBE PJGW Being and Giving A call for Social Responsibility This Grand Chaplain’s Message rises out of the reading of the books The Lost Symbol and It’s No Secret, Real Men Wear Aprons. Masons can demonstrate an understanding of Social Responsibility by liberating God’s powers within themselves. My challenge to my brethren is to achieve this understanding within the practice of Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth as a free response of gratitude to God, and that seeks the well-being of others.
n unplanned ten day hospital As one who believes this thrust state- Have we from Bonhoeffer, the scope Astay in October 2009 allowed me ment, I raise the question: ‘How can we, for a masonic definition of Social Respon- to read Dan Brown’s book, The as masons, liberate God’s powers, possibly sibility with masons capable of liberating Lost Symbol. I made numerous notes miraculous powers, within us, particularly God’s powers within themselves? questioning, as a mason of over 60 years in the practice of those Masonic Virtues: Peter Lazar AM, editor of It’s No Secret, standing, whether the situations in the Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth?’ Within Real Men Wear Aprons, on page 55 issues book represented a different understand- this context how do we, as masons, relate a simple and clearly defined statement: ‘It ing of corporate and individual Social to the previous definition of Social (Freemasonry) is a fraternal organization Responsibility to what might be experi - Responsibility? that simply seeks to improve men so that enced in present day life situations, both they may, in turn, improve society around in Masonry and in the community. them’ – surely a challenging response to I had in mind the definition: ‘Social Being and Giving the ‘Being and Giving’ approach to Social Responsibility is an ethical or ideological Responsibility? Jan Lee Martin, one of theory that an entity whether it is a gov- ‘What we are in Australia’s leading Futurists, on page 226 ernment, corporation, organization or indi- ourselves, and what of It’s No Secret, indicates how Futurists, vidual has a responsibility to society at among their many skills, help to identify large.’ we owe to others trends, assess probabilities, speculate Of the many notes I made in reading about possibilities and, most of all, help The Lost Symbol, two relating to the pres- makes us a complete others understand the implications of their ence of the ‘miraculous’ challenged me in whole’ own choices. the preparation of this submission: Having read the scenarios of Jan Lee P. 211: Statement by Warren Bellamy, Martin, I hear again The Lost Symbol voice claimed to be a 33° Mason, and Architect German theologian and Christian of Bellamy: ‘I’ve learned never to close my of the Washington Complex illustrated on martyr, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in his book mind to an idea simply because it seems the cover of the book: ‘The Craft of Free- Letters and Papers from Prison, offers miraculous.’ masonry has given me a deep respect for the above statement on Being and Giving As a Grand Chaplain I commit myself that which transcends human under- and the following contribution on to also hear the voice of the ‘Futurist’. I standing. I’ve learned never to close my ‘True Life’, (I suggest as a Social Respon- challenge Masonry to be involved with mind to an idea simply because it seems sibility statement) and presented in the me in a proactive stance in how we, miraculous.’ publication Seize the Day with Dietrich together, can develop and demonstrate a P. 314: Statement by The Reverend Dr Bonhoeffer: creative understanding of ‘Social Respon- Colin Galloway, Cathedral Dean, claimed sibility’ by liberating God’s (miraculous!) to be a 33° Mason, and commenting on ‘True life means that we should not powers within us in the practice of those truly miraculous results: ‘The question was be selfish or self-effacing. We cannot Masonic Virtues: Brotherly Love, Relief, not whether God had imbued man with just live for ourselves, and we cannot and Truth. great powers … but rather how we liberate live for others in such a way that we those powers.’ lose our identity and direction. True The thrust behind Dean Galloway’s life has to express itself in a self- Lodge Lightning Ridge 595 statement (as evidenced in Dan Brown’s assertion that is a free response of meets second Friday of each month. book) is that ‘The Kingdom of God is gratitude to God and which seeks the FreeFree aboveabove andand belowbelow groundground OpalOpal ToursTours arranged.arranged. within us’. well-being of others.’ Ph: Rod 6829 2428 Email: [email protected]
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By RW BRO W CAUKILL PJGW THE COMMON GAVEL The Gavel he Amen has just been sung. I a clue. I was very disappointed in Tretire to my chair behind the the Shorter Oxford Dictionary in pulpit out of sight of the expec - that there was no etymology tant congregation as they await the given so I had to go to The sermon for the day. I listen expectantly Macquarie and then to Web- for the text but as the sermon proceeds ster’s. Both these august my mind wanders. I gaze at the 150-year- volumes claimed ‘origin old locally cut stone walls and marvel at unknown’. However I am for- the efforts that must have gone into tunate in having a copy of A quarrying and shaping each individual Lexicon of Freemasonry, an edition from stone from its local bedrock. One of the 1883 by Albert G Mackey and, as can be tice it is used to remove tools that may well have been in the seen from the illustration, if viewed from superfluous material so toolkit of many of the participating the end the gavel could be com- that the stone is rendered masons would have been the Common pared with the ‘gable’ end of fit for the intended structure. In Gavel. a building, the square wall the hands of the speculative mason it Before we go any further it must be and the triangular section represents the force of conscience. But made quite clear that the Common Gavel above. The German ‘gipfel’ a what does it represent in the hands of the is the least ‘common’ gavel used in our summit, top or peak, is the root Worshipful Master? It represents his duty lodges. In the Installation Ceremony the for the word gable or gavel end of the and responsibility as Master to continue first presentation to the newly installed house. to work with, and on, the officers and Worshipful Master is the Gavel – ‘an This brings us to the true function of members of his lodge, educating, encour- imple ment of power to enable him to keep this fundamentally important masonic aging and stimulating them so that each order within the lodge…’ Later, in the tool. In the hands of the Entered Appren- may realise his maximum potential. Investiture of Officers, similar presenta- tions are made to the Senior Warden and the Junior Warden, the only difference being, in some lodges, the emblem is Dion Accoto MM carved on the implement as representative of the office. The Worshipful Master uses this gavel Barrister and Solicitor to call the lodge to order, to indicate that the brethren should stand, and to confirm Member of the Law Society of New South Wales and reinforce various serious points of the several ceremonies over which he presides. On many of these occasions the wardens respond with their gavels. Thus we have Criminal Defence Lawyer three gavels in use to maintain discipline and order in the lodge. Attorney Dion Accoto specialises At a later stage in the Installation Cer- in all criminal law and emony, the Worshipful Master is presented with the Working Tools of the three recog- motor traffic matters nised degrees of Freemasonry. Amongst these and in the First Degree is presented If you are in trouble, the Common Gavel. Thus the Gavel the see an expert Worshipful Master uses to maintain order and discipline in the lodge is a different implement from the tool with which he is call 1300 LEGALTEAM presented in this latter case. Let us remind ourselves of the purpose that’s 1300 534 258 – 24 hours and function of the Common Gavel both practically and also speculatively. First, we The Criminal Law Practice Level 8, 65 York Street, Sydney 2000 must consider the shape of this imple- Over 10 years experience ment. The derivation of the word gives us
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QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION
Excerpts from the December Communication It was Christmas time at the December Communication of Grand Lodge with the Grand Master, MW Bro Dr Gregory Levenston extending good wishes to all for the annual break.
e began with a Letter of the misinformation about Masonry He stressed that the comfort and safety of HAcknowledgment to V Ill Bro needed to be changed because people were some buildings over time had dropped Ron Duckworth as the repre - not aware of the wonderful work of the below accepted standards and a certifica- sentative of the Supreme Council for Craft. There was a need to market the tion handbook on safety standards was Scotland of the Ancient and Accepted organisation and its members, secrecy has being prepared for lodges. He said they Scottish Rite. not helped. He said there was a need to plan to address this major challenge and The Grand Master also reminded explain to brethren that secrecy only hope to submit the first draft to the Board brethren that in the coming years they related to a few areas and there was much of Management in February. must re-visit their principles, there was to talk about. The Board of Management report no ‘us and them’ and time was critical. Plenty of information on Freemasonry included re-distribution of lodges to dis- Six new lodges are in the pipeline, a mem- can be obtained from libraries and web- tricts and to regions, two new lodges have bership kit CD was being prepared, sites and it was hoped the book would been recommended, there were no sur- Caring Officers are to be aligned with encourage members to speak about their renders in the quarter and Lodge masoniCare, news on the GIRTH pro- lodge, wear a masonic badge as a conver- Wahroonga No 674 has been awarded gram, build ing rationalisation and pro- sation opener and have a speech to follow. ‘Lodge of Excellence’ status. An appeal is posed overseas tours to New Caledonia Bro Lazar added that the information in being made for applicants for DGIW for and Israel. the book and a better approach by mem- 2010–12 to have names ready for District With the interest shown in the new Dan bers could bring about a change in public Education Officer and District Member- Brown book The Lost Symbol, the Grand attitude. ship Officer to improve communications. Master introduced RW Bro Peter Lazar RW Bro Paul Fletcher, PDGM, gave a A meeting was also held with representa- AM to speak about the UGL book titled progress report on the Buildings Task tives of Associated Orders to discuss It’s No Secret – Real Men Wear Aprons. Force and the need to impress brethren common membership database issues. RW Bro Lazar told the meeting that with the concerns about building safety. In its report, the Grand Charity Board gave details of numerous media coverage in respect of grants by masoniCare and A Preview of the association matters, ranging from personal grants, trivia nights and donations of up March Communication Program to $20,000 to community organisations. Grand Lodge will hold its Quarterly Communication on Wednesday, 10 March A cheque for $3,250 for sales of its at the Sydney Masonic Centre, starting at 7.30pm. DVD was presented by VW Bro Ian Cox on behalf of the NSW Masonic Ensemble Agenda to the Grand Master for the NSW Free- > Election of the Grand Master for 2010–2011 masons’ Disaster Relief Fund. At the close of nominations there were two applicants: The Grand Master, In other matters before the meeting, MW Bro Dr Gregory Levenston and the Deputy Grand Master, RW Bro the Grand Treasurer presented the Annual Derek Robson AM. Financial report and the Grand Lodge > Fixing of fees and dues for 2010–2011 approved the appointments of Represen- > Constitutional changes (if any) tatives of Sister Constitutions. > Conferral of Grand Rank (if any) Two musical items brightened the > General Business evening when Bro Victor Valdes per- formed a harp solo of the Llianura Con- certo and then returned to play and sing the classic Christmas pop song Feliz Are you interested in becoming a Freemason Navidad, originally recorded by Jose Feli- ciano which, the Grand Master said, but don’t know what to do or who to ask? brought a smile to so many faces at the Communication. Contact the United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT The meeting concluded with a stirring for information – Phone (02) 9284 2800 message of Christmas and its meaning by or email [email protected] the Grand Chaplain, RW Bro Rev Peter Kilkeary, PJGW.
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FAMOUS AUSTRALIANS: BERT APPLEROTH The Singing Jelly ‘I like Aeroplane Jelly, Aeroplane Jelly for me …’ This melody, so familiar to millions of Australians, was better known than the current ‘hit paraders’ of the day and became one of Australia’s best known songs.
t was the brainchild of Adolphus Wood was also initiated into Free- IHerbert Appleroth, better known as masonry in August 1938 in Lodge Lilyfield Bert, who was born in Melbourne in No 402, affiliated with Lodge Thespian December 1886. and Thespian Lewis and was organist for The family moved to Sydney where 22 lodges. Bert began work as a messenger boy and Another contentious area was the name then as a tram conductor while experi- of the singer of the jingle. menting at their Paddington home with In 1938 Appleroth held a talent quest mixtures of gelatine and sugar which he which was won by Joy King and her voice began selling as jelly crystals, using the was mostly heard on radio, cinema adver- trams as a means of transport. tising and in the early years of television. With so many successful sales, he left The Australian Dictionary of Biog- the trams in 1917 and commenced full- raphy states it was originally recorded in scale production under the brand name 1930 by Amy Rochelle, an adult vaudeville ‘De-Luxe’ until 1927 when he formed star famous for child imitations, Clair Traders Ltd. It operated from Sussex Lennon said that Appleroth took her out Street, Sydney and then moved to New- of the 1938 competition and signed her town, Chippendale and West Ryde. for three years to sing the jingle on the On 15 March 1928 Bert Appleroth was Capitol Theatre stage and on radio stations initiated into Lodge Vaucluse No 266. He 2UE and 2SM, while Jennifer Simons said affiliated with Lodge Malvern No 609 in she sang the jingle on Goody Reeves’ radio January 1929 and became WM in 1936. who in 1981 arranged for 35 people to 2GB program for a year from about the He also affiliated with Lodge Blue Moun- jump into a pool in Brisbane which was end of 1931. tains, Lodge Thespian and Lodge Mackay. filled with 35,000 litres of watermelon- Irrespective of the arguments, Aero- Bert was an aviation enthusiast and flavoured jelly. plane Jelly, despite now being owned by chose as his slogan ‘Above All’. The inspi- While Bert Appleroth is credited with an American multi-national, still remains ration came when he was driving in the the success of the product, the jingle had one of Australia’s best known commercials country and a biplane passed overhead. a number of claimants with pianist Les and a tribute to a famous Australian He stopped the car, began jumping up and Wood recognised as the 1930 composer Freemason. down yelling ‘That’s it, that’s it’. And so of what was often called Australia’s second Research by RW Bro G Cumming, Masonic the name of Aeroplane Jelly was born national anthem. Historical Society leading to the company’s modern logo of a Boeing 747 within a circle with the ‘Above All’ slogan. Holden Chapter Of Improvement Tiger Moths were chartered for deliv- eries to country areas and for dropping Are you an 18º Mason? packs of jelly crystals on to Sydney beaches. Have you seen the 4th to the 17th degrees worked? The pilot for many of these flights was Would you like to help work these degrees? Bro Ernest Collibee, who was initiated into Holden Chapter of Improvement works all of the intermediate degrees Lodge Anima in 1937. Aeroplane Jelly also over a 3 year period. You can attend as a visitor any time. If you would sponsored an air race to commemorate the like to take part in the work, then you would be most welcome. company’s 50th anniversary and Bro Our next meeting will be at the Masonic Centre, Ryde at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 31 March when we will work Kingsford Smith’s epic trans-Pacific flight. the 15th Degree, Knight of the Sword. After Bert Appleroth’s death in July Contact the Recorder, Brian Skingsley on [email protected], 1952, Traders was successfully carried on phone 9452 5898 or the Preceptor Barry Travis on 9634 2504 for more information. by his son Bert II and grandson Bert III Send your email address to get on the mailing list.
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THE MV KRAIT
The MV Krait remembered Krait was the centrepiece at the Remembrance Day Service held in 2009 at the Australian National Maritime Museum, where the vessel is preserved and displayed. Veterans at the Krait Memorial Service Photographer J Mellefont. Reproduced courtesy of the Museum. Reproduced J Mellefont. Photographer
he name MV Krait, formerly Moored adjacent to the location of the Of special significance on this memo- Tknown as the Kofuku Maru, is Service was the MV Krait along with Z rable day was the return and dedication enough to stir the heart of Force memorabilia including one of the of the Krait’s Bell which had been traced Australians who are old enough to snake boats used in Operation ‘Jaywick’. and authenticated by members of ‘Oper- remember the dark years of World War II. The Service was conducted by the Prin- ation Pilgrimage Group’ led by its Chief However, to the men of the elite Z Special cipal Chaplain, Royal Australian Naval Planner Allan Miles. The Ship’s Bell is a Unit, it is a rallying point. It was the MV Reserve, Monsignor Brian Raynor, OAM prize possession. It is usually made of brass Krait that carried men of Z Force on EV, and featured an address by the and has the name of the ship engraved Operation ‘Jaywick’, considered to be one Chairman of the Krait Committee, Mr Ray and the date the vessel was launched. It is of the most successful raids on Japanese Irish. The scripture reading was presented customary for the original ship’s bell to ship ping by the Royal Australian Navy in by Mary-Louise Williams, Director of the remain with the vessel if there is a change World War II. National Maritime Museum. Music was to the ship’s name. Such was the case when on Remem- provided by the Royal Australian Navy The MV Krait was used in Operation brance Day 2009, members of Z Force Band and the service was also attended by ‘Jaywick’ which was possibly the most suc- gathered on the wharf of the National RW Bro Commander Derek Robson, AM cessful sea raid of World War II. Her crew Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, RAN (Ret’d) Deputy Grand Master and overcame adversity and showed the spirit Sydney along with former Commandos National Secretary of the Returned and of comradeship, ingenuity and true grit of Australia’s Special Forces Units for ‘The Services League of Australia. At the appro- for which Australians have become Krait Memorial Service’ and to remember priate time in the service, wreaths were renowned. those who died and suffered in all wars thrown into the waters of Darling Harbour Fourteen operatives, twelve Australian, and armed conflicts. in memory of lost comrades. sailed Krait from Exmouth Gulf, Western
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THE MV KRAIT
The MV Krait in Darwin Harbour during World War II mando Unit of Australian Special Forces. RW Bro Fawkes was born in Clermont, Queensland on 24 October 1921 and after leaving school worked as a kangaroo shooter’s cook, a drover, a dam sinker as well as a miner in the local mines. He had a distinguished career in the Army and received the Commander-in- Chief’s Citation from Sir Thomas Blamey. The citation reads: ‘In recognition of your distinguished conduct in action in the Celebes during the period 11–21 June 1945.’ In 1949, he again enlisted in the Army and served a further 18 years during Photo: Australian War Memorial Collection War Australian Photo: which time he was involved with National Australia, north into enemy waters for 47 Three weeks before the fall of Singapore Training, the School of Infantry, and the days, 5,000 miles in all, and were respon- Commander Reynolds, along with a School of Military Engineering. sible for sinking more ships than any other Malayan crew, were on board and began RW Bro Fawkes joined Freemasonry Australian vessel – seven ships and 40,000 evacuation operations with women and in 1954 and applied the same organising tonnes of shipping. children to Sumatra, carrying approxi- skills and dedication to the organisation ‘Jaywick’ was one of the many opera- mately 120 each trip. as in all other interests. tions of ‘Z Special Unit’. This unusual Unit The last of these dramatic journeys RW Bro Reg Davis JP was born in was composed of volunteers from the turned into a nightmare when, on arrival Newtown, Sydney in 1923 and went to three services, Navy, Army and Air Force. at Sumatra, it was found that the Japanese Gardeners Road Public School, Mascot, Nationalities included Australian, British, had occupied the island and Commander before joining Sydney booksellers Gordon New Zealand, Canadian, American, Reynolds made the decision to proceed and Gotch in Barrack Street in the city. Dutch, Malay, Chinese, Filipinos, Timo- to Trincomalee, Ceylon. Three weeks and He joined the army in April 1942 and rese and others. The unit carried out 264 1,700 kilometres later, no water and only was sent to New Guinea five months later. operations during which 164 servicemen 12 hours of fuel remaining, the exhausted In his time at the war zone, he crossed were killed, 75 captured and 178 were crew arrived at its destination. the Owen Stanley Ranges and the Kokoda reported missing. After five weeks in Trincomalee, the Trail with the army until February 1943 Krait’s early history is difficult to con- Kofuku Maru made for Bombay, India. In when he joined the Commandos. firm but it is generally considered she was Bombay was a Captain Ivan Lyon of the As a scout and patrolman, he was built at the turn of the century somewhere Gordon Highlanders. He had escaped active with the 6th Division in Wewak and in October 1944 took part in the
Photographer J Mellefont. Reproduced courtesy of the Museum. Reproduced J Mellefont. Photographer on the Malayan Archipelago. She is 70ft from Singapore and volunteered to join in length, has a 12ft beam and grosses SRD. He eventually came forward with landing at Aitape in northern New about 70 tonnes dead weight. She is of an the idea of the raid for which the ship later Guinea. He stayed with the Commandos old-fashioned design with a counter stern. became famous. until 1946. Her construction is of Burmese teak. Unable to sail back to Australia under After the war, Reg worked a market She was fitted with a German 3 cylinder her own power, the vessel was loaded garden for five years at Herne Bay, became Deutz. Originally build as a fish carrier, aboard a P & O ship, the SS Ballarat and a greenkeeper at a bowling club, joined her forward holds were lined with cork. delivered to a Sydney shipyard for exten- the Federal Court as a tipstaff and then Her original name was Kofuku Maru. sive and essential repairs. joined the Sherriff’s office. On 6 December 1941, Kofuku Maru Captain Lyon’s proposition for the Sin- He was initiated in 1943 in Lodge Kil- left Singapore, towing two fish barges with gapore raid was approved by the authori- winning No 13 at Redfern, was WM 17 officers and crew aboard, presumably ties involved, using the Kofuku Maru. The in 1967 and is currently back in the bound for Japan. Five days later on 11 vessel, coming under the umbrella of ‘Z chair at Lodge Kilwinning, which now December, HMAS Goulburn intercepted Special Unit’, was then renamed Krait after meets at Oatley, for his seventh term as the Kofuku Maru and an armed party was a deadly venomous Indian snake of the a WM. placed aboard with instructions to return cobra family. the vessel to Singapore where she was Two highly regarded masonic ex-Ser- BIBLIOGRAPHY handed over to the Naval Authorities and vicemen were present at the Service: RW The NSW Freemason, April 1993 – VW Bro John impounded in the holding area along with Bro Henry Fawkes, PAGM JP, a member Gardner, PDGIW Tribute for Ship’s Bell – Allan Miles of Z Force and Honorary Secretary/Trea- a number of small pleasure craft. Following the Krait – Allan Miles The Kofuku Maru thus became the first surer of the Z Special Unit Association Penrith City Council, Achievement Award 1999 ship captured by the Australian Navy in (NSW) Inc and RW Bro Reg Davis, PJGW, Z Special Unit Association (NSW) Inc – World War II in the Pacific area. a former member of the 2nd 9th Com- Newsletter, October 2009
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460 SQUADRON Strike and Return Australian airmen had an important role to play during the Battle for Britain in World War II and 460 Squadron RAAF was one of many to take part.
he Squadron was one of several TAustralian Squadrons formed under the terms of the Empire Air Training Scheme, which saw aircrew re - cruited from British dominions Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Rhodesia and South Africa and sent overseas to serve with the RAF. Originally formed at Molesworth in the United Kingdom on 15 November 1941, the 460 Squadron became part of Bomber Command. Initially it was equipped with Vickers Wellington bombers and its first raid was against the German port of Emden on 12 March 1942. An article in the newsletter by the NSW branch of the Pathfinder Force Associa- tion in Australia said that for the remainder of the war, 460 Squadron was heavily committed to operations over Ger- many, Italy and German-occupied Europe with Lancasters replacing Wellingtons in October 1942. The Squadron, whose motto is ‘Strike Photo: RAAF Photo: and Return’, is thought to have been the most efficient of the Australian bombing 1,018 fatalities of which 589 were 1942. Dr Garth Pratten, an Australian War squadrons. It maintained consistently Australians. Memorial historian, considers that too few higher serviceability rates among its air- Binbrook, about an hour’s drive north remember the sacrifice of Australians in craft, set numerous operational records east of the city of Lincoln, was home to Bomber Command. within Bomber Command, flew the most the squadron. Binbrook’s only pub at the In an article, he states: ‘While a visit to bombing raids of any Australian squadron time was the Marquis of Granby where Gallipoli becomes a defining experience and was credited with the greatest tonnage those lucky enough to have survived a for a new generation of Australians, the of bombs dropped (24,856 tons). tour of 30 missions celebrated by writing experience, courage and sacrifice of those The famous ‘G for George’ in the Aus- their names on the ceiling. who fought in the Second World War is tralian War Museum in Canberra was a Past the pub is St Mary’s churchyard at risk of being forgotten.’ Dr Pratten 460 Squadron aircraft. But the Squadron where seven Australians, average age 24, hopes that more Australians may make a suffered heavily during the War, losing are buried. They were in a Halifax which detour to Lincolnshire in England to pause 181 aircraft on operations and crashed on landing on 29 September for a moment before the 460 Squadron Memorial. Photo: RAAF
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HAVE YOUR SAY Have your say
world through a lens of education and February 2011. I am searching for infor - All aprons should reasonableness. As an educator, it concerns mation that might have been published be worn me that girls need education as well as boys, from 1910 to 1919 in the ‘The Keystone’ women as well as men. Perhaps organisa - (the forerunner of the ‘Freemason’) that is Right from the time they heard that phrase: tions like the Order of the Eastern Star missing from the UGL Library. If any ‘Consider yourself called upon to make some educate women in this way. member has access to any of this early daily progress in the acquisition of masonic The thousands of wives and girlfriends published information on Lodge Kensington, knowledge’, countless numbers of brethren who have helped their husbands and have done that. I would be most grateful to receive a copy. partners go to lodge, often serving in the After becoming Past Masters, many have Please contact the undersigned at: south or doing a lot of work, really need been rewarded for their service to the Craft 3 Nyan Street CHIFLEY NSW 2036 to be mentioned in our history. We as by being awarded Past Grand Honours and [email protected] Freemasons need to recognize and respect wear the regalia of that rank. Michael J Noakes, PM the women in our lives. Is it not time that we in NSW/ACT alter Lodge Historian S Mawbey our rule to allow these brethren, with honour and pride, to wear their regalia at all meet - ings, as do our fellow brethren in Victoria? Congratulations Support Bro F C Downey I have been most impressed by the fundraising for Lodge Wagga Wagga No 22 evolvement of the magazine from an ‘interesting enough, if not exactly boring’ Special Olympics The role of women publication that promised much but only Australia confirmed (in the minds of non-masonic I enjoyed the article by Yvonne MacIntyre readers) the problems we have with public On 15 May, Campbelltown Royal Arch regarding women in Freemasonry. I have perceptions. Chapter No 85, in partnership with the been challenged by some people that our Now it is a punchy, easy to read, well laid Special Olympics Committee, will conduct style of regular Freemasonry is mysoginist out, stimulating source of information for a Charity Dinner at Ingleburn RSL, and anti-feminist by virtue of the exclusion masons and non-masons alike. A magazine Ingleburn, starting at 7pm. of women from lodge meetings. that encourages the reader to pick it up The main object of the evening will be to I have countered the charge by pointing to again and again rather than just skim it and raise funds for Special Olympics Australia, all female clubs and associations, saying Photo: RAAF Photo: return it to the pile of things to read if time an organisation which assists persons there is an obvious identifiable need for such allows. At last we have a magazine that can requiring special needs to participate in female only organisations; surely then there be left in areas such as doctor’s surgeries etc. sporting events at local, State and Inter- is no harm, indeed a positive benefit to men that presents a modern image and could national level. The night is not restricted to involved in the male only tradition of our well stimulate enquiries. A magazine that masons. Family and friends are encouraged regular Freemasonry. Indeed while at can be passed on with confidence. Bravo. to attend and enjoy the night. university the ‘Women’s Room’ was a subject Bravo. Bravissimo. Even my wife and Discussions have been held with the of much debate among students, some males daughters have read it, and have Special Olympics Committee and they have objecting to its existence. A good female and commented that it places Masonry in a feminist friend pointed out to me after a been very helpful in the provision of modern perspective.. brief discussion, the women’s room was a entertainment for the evening, as well as The editorial team should be praised for place where women, if they wished, could go participating in several other activities such their professionalism and initiative from and be women without pressure, talk as selling raffle tickets and providing a every quarter. amongst themselves especially about female major prize. David Edwards issues without male scrutiny. This sounded Masonic leaders, including the Grand perfectly reasonable to me. Later I learned of Secretary, Lodge Woolgoolga No 705 Master of the UGL of NSW/ACT have been Australian Aboriginal traditions of ‘Men’s invited and tickets are available on an Business’ and ‘Women’s Business’ each Seeking individual basis or tables can be reserved for gender respecting the other’s rites and eight people. traditions. information For further information, contact Ken What concerns me is that Freemasonry is I am currently researching historical Patterson, PO Box 91 Glenfield 2167, phone valuable, it teaches men good morality and information on Lodge Kensington UGL No (02) 9829 4801 or 0408 227 298 or email ethics, and a certain way of looking at the 270 in preparation for our Centenary in [email protected]
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GRANNY’S ALL-PURPOSE APRON It’s no secret - Grannies wear aprons too! emember making an apron in shelled, it carried out the hulls. RHome Economics? I don’t think In the winter, the apron was used to bring our kids today know what an in apples that had fallen from the trees. apron is. When unexpected company drove up The principal use of Grandma’s apron the road, it was surprising how much was to protect the dress underneath, furniture that old apron could dust in a because she only had a few, it was easier matter of seconds. to wash aprons than dresses and they used When dinner was ready, Grandma less material, but along with that, it served walked out onto the porch, waved her as a potholder for removing hot pans apron, and the men knew it was time to from the oven. come in from the fields to dinner. It will be a long time before someone invents something that will replace that ‘old-time apron’ that served so many purposes. Remember: Grandma used to set her hot baked apple pies on the windowsill to cool. Her granddaughters set theirs on the It was wonderful for drying children’s windowsill to thaw. They would go crazy tears, and on occasion was even used for now trying to figure out how many germs cleaning out dirty ears. were on that apron. From the chicken coop, the apron was I never caught anything from an used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks, and apron.
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By RW BRO KEVIN McGLINN, PDGM, GRAND SECRETARY FROM THE GRAND SECRETARY In the footsteps of Freemasonry o doubt you have all read the for other jurisdictions. These are Mel- Grand Lodge’s website as soon as arrange- Ninformation that has been dis- bourne in March, Brisbane early July and ments have been finalised. The Grand trib uted through out the juris - Auckland (NZ) in November. Master greatly appreciates any support you diction (and Australia for that matter) on These are spectacular and fun filled can offer. this wonderful event to take place later events and details are available at each this year. The tour to Israel starts on 31 October and follows in the footsteps of Jesus’ life QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS and ministry: travel around the Lake of Tiberias, Nazareth, the Templars strong- holds of Acre, Safed the site of the San- hedrin and the Cabbalists, Caesarea, Tel Aviv-Jaffa and Jerusalem of Solomon’s Temple fame. See also the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Nativity in Bethlehem and visit the sites of the Dead Sea, Kumran of the Esseenes, Beersheba and Eilath on the Red Sea with its famous King Solomon Mines, cruise in the gulf of Akkaba and dine under sea level. A supplementary module (four days) is available to visit Egypt with its pyramids QA and ancient tombs, Alexandria and Cairo with the remains of King Tutankhamun & and a cruise on the Nile. The original deadline for registration and payment of deposit was 15 February, This column is intended to answer the most frequently however, we have obtained an extension asked questions about Freemasonry. If you have any of the deadline for Registration which is questions, send them to the Editor. now 15 March and therefore registrations with payments in full will be accepted until this date. To obtain a copy of the itinerary and I have heard that some of the If however you later decide it is not what registration form, please visit the ceremonies are embarrassing you want, you can simply resign. ‘Members Area’ of our website: www.free to candidates. Is that true? masonsnswact.org.au or email RW Bro Joe Why do you mostly wear No, the ceremonies are not embar- dinner suits and carry little Haffner at [email protected]. rassing to candidates in any way. In The Tour is all inclusive and offers a fact, they have given to all members who black bags? range of high quality hotels, all meals, lux- have participated in them over the years, We wear dinner suits because our urious coaches and highly skilled guides lasting and positive memories of a spe- meetings are conducted in a semi- to take us through the discovery of the cial and moving event. formal and dignified manner in traditional cradle of Freemasonry. keeping with our principles. Our Museum of Freemasonry What happens if I become a members come from all walks of life mason and find out it doesn’t and social and financial levels. Because If you feel you may be able to assist in the suit me? clothes can show distinction of rank, we Museum, Library or Archives as a volun- teer on a regular basis, please provide your This is unlikely since much will be keep our attire uniform to place every details and preferred type of activity in explained to you before you join. You member on the same level, irrespective writing to RW Bro Chris Craven (PO Box will be able to ask additional questions of his public position. In lodge, a Prime A259, SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1235) to which will be answered frankly. Since Minister is equal to an ordinary arrange an interview. we work for good in the community and labourer. The small black bag is simply encourage your personal, cultural and to carry items such as meeting notices Grand Installations religious freedoms, the possibility of you and agendas, the masonic apron and This year, the Grand Master and Judith not liking the masons is extremely slim. anything else needed for the meeting. will be attending three Grand Installations
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FUNDRAISING TREK FOR FLYING DOCTOR
The Doctor really flies Australia is unique in that it has a flying medical service which provides treatment and help to areas as big as overseas countries. It is the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
o help raise funds, for the past 20 ‘The Flying Doctor is there for anyone Tyears the Service has conducted a who lives, works or travels through remote June Outback Trek of 5,000 kilo - parts of Australia, including tourists. You metres from New South Wales to the never know when you might need the Northern Territory, following largely off- Flying Doctor, and you can be sure that if road tracks through some of the most you do, they’ll be there.’ remote country in Australia. The Trek is a motoring challenge for Since the inaugural Trek in 1990, the the vehicles of yesteryear. Entries include event has raised $16 million for the RFDS Holdens, Mustangs, Pontiacs, Dodges and 1990: to have fun, see Australia and raise – growing from $250,000 in the first year Chevrolet Impalas, all built before July money for the Royal Flying Doctor to a record $1.6 million in 2008. The RFDS 1971, when a new Chevrolet Impala cost Service. needs to raise over $20 million each year around $5,000 and a Dodge Coronet cost But it costs money to operate the to support its work in Outback Australia. less than $4,000. service. It costs over $6,000,000 to buy a The Trek also helps raise awareness of With drivers, back-up crew and super- single Beechcraft King Air aircraft. It costs the needs of people living in remote and visors making up a team of about 300 an additional $2,000,000+ to make the air- rural areas. Trek organiser Bill Patrick people, the Trek brings a surge of activity craft suitable to use in the harsh conditions says, ‘The Trek gives us an opportunity to to outback towns, large and small. of the outback, and convert it into a flying unite people from bush communities and Trekkers, Australian and overseas, abide intensive care unit. The RFDS has a fleet cities in a common cause – to support the by rigorous standards of safe driving and of more than 50 aircraft, flying from 21 work of the Flying Doctor. the three tenets which were laid down in bases across the country.
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It also costs around $180 million to run The Service was started by the Rev John the Service each year. Funds are received Flynn in 1928 and in its first year made from Federal, State/Territory Govern- 50 flights to 26 destinations and treated ments, commercial contracts, private 225 patients. Pilots often have to do dona tions, philanthropic grants, private dummy runs before they come in to land trusts and events with the amount on remote strips. These are called Roo required each year from fundraising at Runs, to clear the airstrip of wandering over $20 million. kangaroos. There are nearly 3,000 RFDS Imagine getting sick in Paris, and your medical chests in use throughout Aus- Australia, now provides regular clinics in nearest emergency room is in Rome. That tralia. Patients in remote areas are pre- remote areas, an extensive female GP gives an idea of the distances the RFDS scribed medication over the phone. One service, dental services, counselling, has to travel to reach some of its patients. early pioneer was told to take two pills immunisation, child welfare, specialist Pilots fly the equivalent of the moon and from bottle number 9. He radioed in later aboriginal health support, men’s health back every fortnight. to say that bottle number 9 had services and transport to take specialist In its last working year, the RFDS been empty, so he’d taken two from consultants out into the bush. attended 261,801 patients, average 717 number 7 and two from bottle number 2 patients a day, made 35,983 aerial evacu- and was now ‘feeling pretty good’. Before ations, average 99 a day, conducted 14,314 Flying Dentists arrived, patients in remote healthcare clinics, average 39 a day, flew areas used to have their teeth extracted 23,180,438 kilometres, average 63,508 km with pliers, or pour battery acid on an a day, made 69,024 landings, average 189 abscess. a day and conducted 86,927 remote tele- As well as emergency evacuations, the health consultations. RFDS, which employs 700 staff across
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A TASTE OF IRELAND By RW BRO TED SIMMONS A pampering break Our Editor shares some of the highlights of his recent short visit to Ireland.
he tour guide did it! What was author Jonathan Swift, who wrote Gul- Tlisted as a five days CIE Tours liver’s Travels, became Dean of the local ‘Taste of Ireland’ was trans- St Patrick’s Cathedral and was buried formed into a superb and entertaining there. main course by Dermot, the talkative and The first day was completed with a visit always cheerful tour leader with five days to the Merry Ploughboy pub for a night of glorious sunshine as the dessert. of traditional Irish food, music and dance. Irish hospitality and humour was at its It is a rare Irish pub, one where the owners best on arrival in Dublin where the small are experts in fine food, drink and hospi- group of tourists from various parts of the tality and are also accomplished musicians world quickly became family with name who involve the audience in their show. tags to easily identify each member. Departing Dublin at a reasonable hour As the brochure said: ‘Looking for a in the morning, we drove south and city that truly captivates your imagination, stopped a few miles outside Cork for the want a memorable weekend or looking double attraction of the Blarney Woollen for a deeply pampering break?’ Mills and Blarney Castle. The winding, Above: Sweet Molly Malone Dublin presents elegant and stunning narrow steps to the top of the Castle never Below left: A graphic representation of the Georgian squares, fascinating cobbled seemed to end but the long queue of Famines that ravaged Ireland. streets, a wealth of arts and culture, history tourists, aided by rails and ropes, finally Right: Blarney Castle, home to the famed and heritage as well as exhilirating spor- got there before staggering to the opposite Blarney Stone. ing events – it was hard to know where to side to plant a kiss on the well-worn start. Merrion Square, with its gaily- Blarney Stone, admire the view and begin the 100km around the Ring of Kerry on coloured house doors, St Stephen’s Green the trek down. narrow, twisting, winding roads which with its artistic displays or shopping in Driving into County Kerry, where the made the old Sydney to Newcastle drive Grafton Street were a good beginning. scenery was more mountainous, our look good. But there was the reward of Dermot cajoled, joked and relaxed the stopover was Killarney, set alongside the postcard scenes of green hills, flowering group on his introductory drive around lakes with Ireland’s highest mountain, the yellow gorse, lakes, mountains and ancient the city, pointing out highlights from Par- Macgillycuddy Reeks forming the back- walls up to 2,000 years old. liament to ancient buildings and the street ground. It was another musical night at The coach, with Dermot entertaining statue of Molly Malone before a quick tour one of the city’s famous pubs. with a constant flow of trivia and local of Dublin Castle and the beautiful State Ireland’s most popular scenic drive items, landed the group at Sneem with its Apartments. He also pointed out that took up most of Day Three as we travelled brightly painted houses, home-made ice cream and a standout hair salon named ‘Curl Up and Dye’ before returning late afternoon to Killarney. Day Four started with a 20 minutes ferry ride across the River Shannon to the Cliffs of Moher, taking a short spell on deck to brave the gusty winds before seeking shelter. The Cliffs are a spectacular wall of limestone reaching more than 200 metres above the Atlantic Ocean where the gale force wind made the ferry expe- rience seem like a gentle breeze. It tested even the strongest on the walk to the look- outs, many times pushing you off balance and it was good to get back in the coach for the drive to Bunratty. This was to be another fabulous night as we walked to the 15th century Bunratty
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TIP CARDS
Tip Card #2 Generation X and Y AIM – This tip is to help your lodge sell itself and Freemasonry to the younger generations.
Target men and their wives, brought up in a You may not be aware of this fact yet but it fast-paced, ever-changing environment, will be the Gen X and Gen Y members have an ability to absorb information who will take over from us and becomemuch faster than we do. What we find the Freemasons of the future! So, we need acceptable is probably boring to them, to accept these young men into our lifestyle meaning that we may put a lot of effort but to do that we need to improvein for or no result. modify our method of dealing with them. We also have to ‘woo’ them. They will be more impressed by canapés and Reasoning modern, well-presented meals with fine The young men of Generation X, born wines. We can provide that for them with roughly between 1965 and 1980, which little additional effort instead of our tra- Castle, climbed some more old steps to a makes them about 30 to 45 years old, ditional sandwiches, cake and tea or welcoming glass of mead and were and Generation Y born from 1980 and coffee. Make a nice change? escorted to the Great Hall for a medieval onwards, now aged up to 30 years old, We shouldn’t use letterbox drops to banquet in candlelight at long oak tables, are considered by many to be different invite them to visit us, we should use the in a wonderful setting with good food and to us. web or Facebook or Twitter. We entertainment. Not true! Sure they might be more shouldn’t use pamphlets with a history Three Lords and six Ladies served the switched on to modern technology, like lesson written on them; we should give meal but a deliberate absence of cutlery different music, probably drink more them our website details and let them meant soup was drunk from the bowl and wine and spirits than beer and have conduct their own research. They find prime ribs, chicken and dessert were eaten a university education with double this to be fulfilling and they are more medieval-style by fingers. From the degrees. They love computer games, text likely to accept the results of their efforts tourists, a Lord and Lady for the night messaging by mobile phones for which than our sales pitch. were selected (appropriately a couple cel- they have their own language. They now ebrating their 60th wedding anniversary), ‘twitter’ as well. Underneath though they Conclusion and they tasted and approved the different are still your average Aussie blokes. Basically we need to forget all that we courses. However, one unlucky tourist was They are a product of their generation learnt about how to set up an open night accused of a misdemeanour and was sen- just as we are a product of ours. Guess as we did when we were younger and tenced to the dungeons before singing a what generation your grandchildren and instead adopt today’s technology and song to gain his release. great grandchildren come from? Yes, thinking to suit our needs in growing The Lords and Ladies also presented Gen X and/or Gen Y. Do you love them our lodges. various musical items, assisted by a violin any less because of this? You might find We can do it. Our generations have and harp, as every person in the room your motor mechanic, dentist, chemist been through more change than these joined the singing in true tourist harmony. and lots of other people you deal with young sters have, even though they think Suddenly the tour was almost over. on a daily basis are from Gen X or Gen they invented everything – we know we Only a visit to the National Stud and the Y too. We interact with these people all did! Japanese gardens at Kildare remained but the time. Why then should we have a We have proved we can adapt to most even these left an imprint on the memory. problem taking Gen X and Gen Y into everything and that we are not scared to At the Stud, the 1993 Melbourne Cup Freemasonry? use whatever the world throws at us. winner Vintage Crop welcomed the Aus- Look upon this as just another challenge tralians as staff explained the workings of Methodology in life. the establishment. All we have to do is tweak up our pres- Let’s adapt one more time to attract The Japanese Gardens, considered the entation a bit to make it more appealing the new members that we need to carry best in Europe, were laid out in 1908 and to these younger people. These young our great fraternity in the future. represent the ‘life of man’ through the selection and placement of trees, shrubs and rocks in classical Japanese manner. experienced the magic of traditional Irish ‘Make sure you return again soon,’ he Dermot had the last word with his music, song and dance accompanied by requested with his inimitable smile. farewell when he reminded us we had genuine warmth and friendship. To be sure Dermot, we will, we will.
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THE MUSEUM OF FREEMASONRY Have you been to the Museum yet? The Museum of Freemasonry (MoF) was created in 2004 to help promote an understanding of Freemasonry and to dispel the public perception that Masonry is secretive.
he Museum has an astonishing Trange of exhibits that are certain to impress masons as well as members of the general community. There are many misconceptions about Freemasonry and the museum is there to clear the mist and shed light into those rumours. From the general public’s per- spective it becomes easy to see that Masonry is a system of morality and that its members join in order to better them- selves in some way. The museum shows us that there is more to Freemasonry than secret hand- shakes and passwords. In fact, if you take a guided tour of the MoF you will learn Above: The Grand Masters’ that Freemasonry is one of the largest Gallery charitable organisations in NSW and ACT. Left: Grand Lodge Working Tools You may be surprised to see through - Below: Lodge Working Tools out the museum information about
‘famous Masons’. Names like Sir Donald Bradman, boxer Vic Patrick, Bert Appleroth who created Aeroplane Jelly, explorer Matthew Flinders, actor Chips Rafferty, Joseph Banks, John Gowing (Gone to Gowings), William Charles Wentworth and many others can be found in the museum. Visitors will be amazed by the vast col- One of the rules of Freemasonry for- lection of ancient and modern regalia and bids members to discuss religion or poli- jewels from all corners of the globe. tics in their meetings, but you’ll also find Amongst the items are a pair of caribou a large number of politicians who are or hide mittens made by an Eskimo woman were masons. Of 26 Australian prime in Alaska in 1955 in honour of her son ministers, 10 have been Freemasons, joining the organisation, and 1930s tea including Edmund Barton, Robert trays from Brazil with iridescent blue but- Menzies, John McEwen and William terfly wings arranged in the shape of the McMahon. The list also includes Lord square and compasses. Carrington, former governor of NSW and The museum also boasts an impressive first Grand Master of the United Grand collection of Tracing Boards and portraits One of the boards painted by Richard Reid Lodge of NSW, and Governor Lachlan that showcase masonic art in its best form. in 1827. Macquarie. Tracing boards are paintings which tell
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stories and depict emblems and symbols of Freemasonry and are used to teach its moral lessons in the several degrees of the order. Among others you will find a set of three boards painted by Richard Reid in 1827 and another set by John Harris, one of the most popular creators of tracing boards, painted in 1845. The Grand Masters’ gallery displays large oil on canvas portraits of every past leader of the Order. One of the finest is the portrait of William Thompson founder of the William Thompson Masonic School for orphan children. It was painted by George F Harris, father of Australian painter, Rolf Harris CBE, AM. The Museum of Freemasonry has recently launched a new website which has items displayed in online galleries, a Craft aprons and (inset) the Museum website number of booklets and pamphlets about various facets of Freemasonry. It also has where the lodge rooms are located. Inde- information about future and past events pendent visits are welcome, but if you and exhibitions of the museum. want to learn the ins and outs of Freema- The MoF is open to the public sonry it is recommend that you book a Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:40 pm, guided tour. public holidays excluded. Entry is free Sydney Masonic Centre of charge. It is located on the third floor 279 Castlereagh Street, Sydney of the Sydney Masonic Centre (SMC) Bookings: phone 02 9284 2872
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GOVERNOR LACHLAN MACQUARIE Governor Macquarie The actions of a man can sometimes live longer than his memory and Lachlan Macquarie made certain that his stay in Sydney would always be remembered.
part from the streets, parks and In his journal for 16 January 1793, Asuburbs which carry his name, Macquarie wrote: ‘Wednesday I had the Macquarie was almost solely honour to be initiated a Freemason in responsible for turning New South Wales Lodge No 1 where the Worshipful John D from a penal colony into a free State Penthiew is Master.’ He also wrote about throughout his humanitarian and vision- attending another meeting on 20 February ary 12 year tenure. where the Worshipful Master read a lec- With his wife, Elizabeth (Elizabeth ture. Street, Elizabeth Bay, Mrs Macquarie’s The lodge in which he was made a Chair etc) he was one of our most impor- mason, Lodge No 1 Bombay has not been tant colonial governors and left lasting positively identified. The number was legacies, many of which can be seen today used as a substitute by lodges immediately eg. Hyde Park, Hyde Park Barracks, the after their formation until the warrant Female Orphan School at Rydalmere, now with a regular number arrived from the part of UWS Campus, many churches in parent Grand Lodge in England, Scotland the Macquarie Towns (Windsor, Rich- or Ireland. Also in Bombay during Mac- mond, Liverpool), the first road over the quarie’s time was the Lodge of Amity. Blue Mountains to Bathurst (Cox’s Road There is no mention of him being made a which can still be found and walked from Fellow Craft or Master Mason, although Mt York near Mt Victoria) which opened this could have occurred at either of the the frontier of Australia from its confines first two meetings he attended. on the coast. Governor Lachlan Macquarie 1761–1824 The only other masonic references to Governor Macquarie was also a promi- Macquarie occurred on 2 November 1816 nent Freemason but sometimes found his know, Father Therry, that, although I have in Sydney at the setting of the foundation dual role provided unexpected challenges. never laid the first stone of a Catholic stone for Captain John Piper’s villa at Point When laying the Foundation stone church before, I am a very old mason; and Elizabeth where 32 masons participated of St Mary’s Cathedral, Governor Mac- I shall keep this trowel as long as I live, in and the toast was to ‘Our respected quarie is recorded as saying: ‘You must remembrance of this day, and I wish you Brothers, the Governor and Lieutenant- and your flock every success in your pious Governor of the Colony’, as well as the undertaking.’ appearance at St Mary’s Cathedral. This year 2010 is the 200th anniversary In Bombay, he married Jane Jarvis in of the arrival of Macquarie into Sydney to 1793 but the marriage did not last long take up the post of Governor of New with his wife dying from tuberculosis. South Wales and it didn’t take long for Macquarie returned to London where he him to realise there was a big task ahead heard of the Rum Rebellion and the prob- to change and shape Australian society. lems faced by Governor Bligh. Lachlan Macquarie was born on Scot- A friend, Brigadier General Nightingall land’s Isle of Mull on 31 January 1761 and had been appointed NSW Governor but was only 63 when he passed away in his health forced him to decline the London. But he packed into those years posting and recommended Macquarie enough travel, work and success to leave take his place. Macquarie accepted, left a permanent imprint in the history books. London in 1809 and visited South Africa When he was aged 16, he joined the to see how a colony was organised before army and was commissioned as an ensign arriving in Sydney on New Year’s Day in Nova Scotia during the American War 1810. of Independence. By 1879, he was a cap- With a raft of problems facing him, tain and based in Bombay, India where Macquarie used his powers as Governor Hyde Park and St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney he was highly regarded as an officer and to introduce a tax on liquor to fund devel- Photo: Frank Hurley, 1940s for his social skills. opment and instituted a colonial bank
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people and founded a Native Institute to educate orphaned and abused children. Macquarie is also credited with the adoption of the name Australia. He took it from explorer Matthew Flinders and recommended it become official in cor- respondence with the Colonial Secretary in London. However, settlers in Sydney who had monopolised business and farming until Macquarie’s arrival joined ranks to force his resignation. Suffering from a serious kidney complaint, he returned to London to fight for his position in court but died suddenly while presenting his case. Among the many tributes to his work Lachlan Macquarie, the longest serving can be found Macquarie Street in Sydney Governor of NSW, is buried on the Isle of city, Macquarie University, Macquarie Mull and his grave is maintained by the River, Lake Macquarie, Port Macquarie, National Trust of Australia. Macquarie Fields.
Young overseas tourists take in the view The Vision of Freemasonry from Mrs Macquarie’s Chair. Our Vision is to have Freemasonry recognised within the similar to one he had seen at work in Cape community as an organisation of high moral and social Town. standards that benefits its members and the community. It was also clear that Sydney was grow- ing beyond its initial convict penal status and many citizens were now earning a respectable living through independence and business activities. Macquarie became known as an ‘enlightened despot’ because of his beliefs and actions. He closed disreputable public houses, founded schools for disadvantaged children, renamed and rebuilt Sydney’s maze of streets, reformed the treatment of women convicts, banned swim ming or washing clothing in the Tank Stream and made town planning a priority. He offered an exclusive three-year monopoly of the liquor business to mer- chants Blaxcell, Lord and Wentworth in exchange for their assistance to build the hospital which is still standing in Macquarie Street. Newly arrived convict architect Francis Greenway (initiated in Australian Social Lodge No 260 on 3 June 1822) became an ally in helping to rebuild the colony by designing churches, roads and hospitals while Macquarie tried to stabilise trade and credit. His humane attitude to people was noticeable in his treatment of convicts and their admission into the colony after serv- ing their sentence. He was also concerned about the treatment of the Aboriginal
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MASONIC WIDOWS Christmas cheer The sound of merriment and the traditional ‘Ho, Ho, Ho’ greeted Masonic Widows who attended the inaugural Christmas lunch on 16 November 2009, organised by the Masonic Widows Advisory Committee.
he lunch was held at the Sydney TMasonic Centre and provided an opportunity for ladies who have given so much to Freemasonry by way of Masonic Book Club support for their late husbands to come Further discussi0n of The Lost Symbol together and share the enjoyment of the festive season. The President of the Committee, Mrs he second meet ing of the by RW Bro Peter Lazar, AM PJGW and Dot Whitford welcomed the Grand TMasonic Book Club was held in published by the United Grand Lodge Master, MW Bro Dr Greg Levenston, the the newly refurbished Lodge NSW and ACT. Grand Secretary, RW Bro Kevin McGlinn, Room No 3, Sydney Masonic Centre, on The book was released to Freemasons the Patron of the Association, RW Bro 4 November 2009 and was attended by in December 2009. It will go on sale to Alan Farrell and the ladies, some of whom more than 30 ladies and brethren. The the public in 2010 and is available from had travelled long distances to be present. panel on this occasion was Miss Alison the Museum of Freemasonry, Sydney In her welcome, the President thanked the Martyr, Chair, and RW Bro Alan Farrell, Masonic Centre. Grand Master, Grand Secretary and the PDGM CMH. Unlike the Dan Brown book, It’s no SMC for their support and those whose The meeting continued its review of Secret – Real Men Wear Aprons is a factual financial donations had made the the Dan Brown book The Lost Symbol ini- account of Freemasonry, its purpose, its Christmas lunch possible. tially discussed at the inaugural meeting symbolism and its mystique. In his Fore- VW Bro Graham Beatton provided the of the Club in September 2009. The con- word to the book, the Grand Master, MW traditional ‘Ho, Ho, Ho’ and handed out sensus of the meeting was that whilst the Bro Dr Greg Levenston, states: It’s no gifts to the ladies. Graham may not have book is supportive of Freemasonry and Secret tells of some great and famous the stomach for the position but he won highlights its ability to unite men of all masons of the past and the present. It pro- the hearts of those present. faiths and ethnic and social backgrounds, vides glimpses into the lives of our leaders, The aim of the Masonic Widows Advi- there are inaccuracies and half truths artists, scientists, explorers, entrepreneurs, sory Committee is to provide a link which could be seen as supporting pre- heroes, sportsmen. What becoming a between Masonic Widows Associations vious criticisms of the Craft. Freemason means to both new and long and Grand Lodge and at the same time The meeting also came to the conclu- serving members is presented in a number encourage lodges to include the widows sion that Entered Apprentice Freemasons of snapshots by contributors. Women get of their former members in lodge social and Fellow Craft Freemasons are able to a say in these pages also. Increasingly functions. Whilst women cannot become read the book without adversely affecting women have become involved in the work members of a Regular masonic lodge, the the exhilaration of their progress in of the Craft and we welcome this.’ support they give to Freemasonry is para- Freemasonry. A highlight of the evening will be a mount to its success and we should The next meeting of the Book Club talk on the frieze of the Egyptian Room. remember that masonic widows are mem- will be held in the Egyptian Room of the The cost of admission to Book Club bers of the family of Freemasonry. Petersham Royal Arch Temple (23–25 Meetings is a gold coin. Please contact W For further information concerning the New Canterbury Rd, Petersham) on Bro Chris Williams, Grand Librarian, Tel: Masonic Widows Advisory Committee, Friday 19 March 2010 commencing at (02) 9284 2825 or Dr Yvonne McIntyre, contact Dr Yvonne McIntyre, United 7.00 pm. The book to be reviewed is It’s Co-ordinator, Tel: (02) 9284 2844. RSVP Grand Lodge, on (02) 9284 2844. no Secret – Real Men Wear Aprons edited for attendance is Monday 15 March 2010.
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BOOK REVIEWS
Speeches Before the that Changed Pyramids the World Cracking Archaeology’s Greatest Mystery The words and stories of the By CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT and moments that made history ALAN BUTLER Introduction by SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIORI
hristopher Knight, a Freemason ver 50 of the world’s greatest Cof over 30 years, author of The speeches, the stories behind Hiram Key, frequent guest on O BBC TV, together with Alan Butler, a them, and biographies of each speaker, including: Elizabeth I, Charles I, world author ity on ancient astrology and The Judgement Oliver Cromwell, George Washington, astronomy, ancient cultures and com- Napoleon, Emmeline Pankhurst, Marie para tive religions, spent the last 10 years Curie, Mahatma Gandhi, Golda Meir, researching the development and evo- of the Mummy lution of Neolithic science. Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill, From Ancient Egypt to Charles de Gaulle, Adolf Hitler, John They discovered that Washington DC, Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr, Mother USA was meticulously designed employ- Regency London, a centuries- Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Mikhall ing a 5,500 year-old measurement system old mystery unfolds Gorbachev, George W Bush … and many known as the megalithic yard, a unit others from throughout history whose thought to have been lost to the world By CHRISTIAN JACQ words have motivated, given hope to, and since the time of Moses, but recently sometimes terrified those who heard rediscovered by a famous Oxford Univer- them. A unique perspective on the major sity Professor of Engineering, who proved ondon, 1821. Just back from Egypt, turning points in history. these same units were used in the con- Lthe adventurer Belzoni amazes Simon S Montefiore is a historian and struction of Stonehenge. Londoners with the city’s first writer. A Fellow of the Royal Society of The story of the Pentagon building is exhibition devoted to Egyptian art. As he Literature, his bestselling books are pub- intriguing. In 1941 President Franklin D. unveils his star exhibit, a mummy so lished in 32 languages. Roosevelt, a 33 degree Freemason, moved perfectly preserved it seems almost alive, the structure from its intended location to there is a collective intake of breath. its present site overseeing both shape, The astonishing spectacle provides an dimension and orientation: a perfect model immediate scandal. A hysterical preacher of a Neolithic structure like Stonehenge demands the destruction of this pagan built inside a circle with exactly 366 relic; an elderly Lord wants to feed it to megalithic yards between each of the five his dogs; a distinguished pathologist points. wishes to hold on to the body in order to The publishers believe the book to be a study this fascinating phenomenon. full-blooded rival for any Dan Brown novel But the following night, the mummy except that everything contained in these disappears – and the preacher, the Lord pages can be fully tested and checked – and the pathologist are murdered. ‘Compelling reading’. Christian Jacq, armed with a doctorate Before the Pyramids throws new light in Egyptian Studies from the Sorbonne in on how the immense monuments of the Paris, established his academic reputation Pharaohs at Giza were conceived and con- to become the head of the world famous structed, and why … ‘A stunning discovery Ramses Institute, dedicated to the preser- that could completely change the way we vation of the world’s endangered archae- view our remote past … and origins’. ological sites. This is his eighth novel.
Published by Quercus Publishers, London Published by Watkins Press UK Published by Simon & Schuster ISBN: 139781906719005 ISBN: 9781906787431 ISBN: 9781847376398 $35.00, trade paperback, illus. 225 pages $34.99, trade paperback, illus. 270 pages $32.99, trade paperback, 532 pages
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SOMETHING FOR THE LADIES By DR YVONNE McINTYRE Women in Freemasonry – Other Orders nitially, my intention was to confine mason of at least Master Mason rank is bers of the Order of the Eastern Star. The Imy research of ‘Women in Free- present at all meetings. The mason is requirement was dispensed with in 1921. masonry’ to the role played by women known as the Worthy Patron and his posi- The Order is open to all faiths and as in the development of Freemasonry in tion is near equal to the Worthy Matron. with the Order of the Eastern Star, a belief NSW and the ACT; however, a number or Meetings cannot proceed unless a mason in a Supreme Being is required. The Grand readers of the first article, published in the is present. Lodges of Australia do not impose restric- December 2009 issue of the Freemason, The requirement arose as an attempt to tions on their members in relation to the have expressed interest in the part women overcome public criticism of un escor ted Order of the Amaranth. have played internationally and I have women meeting socially. The presence of a The Order is represented in Australia, included a brief background of the mason was also seen as overcoming objec- New Zealand, United Kingdom, the United development of Masonic Orders for tions to the use of a masonic lodge room. States, Canada and the Phillippines. women since the formation of Speculative Whilst the Order was accepted by Freemasonry, or Freemasonry as we know masonic lodges in the United States, it The Order of International it, in the late 1600s. received little support from the United Co-Freemasonry Women have been active in Free - Grand Lodge of England which as late as Co-Masonry, as it is called, was conse- masonry as far back as the early 1700s and March 1999 issued a statement that mem- crated in Great Brittan in 1902. The Order I mentioned the initiation of The Hon- bership of the Order, attendance at its is open to men and women of all races ourable Miss St Leger into a masonic lodge meetings or participation in its ceremonies and religions. Members actively supported in the previous article. These were times was considered incompatible with mem- the movement to gain the right to vote for when women had very few rights. In the bership of that Grand Lodge. women and were later active in estab- United Kingdom for example, women did The Australian Masonic Conference lishing support agencies during World not gain the right to vote until 1918. held in Sydney in 1928 adopted a resolu- War I. The Order was established in Despite the embargo on women at the tion which prevented Australian Freema- Australia in 1911. time Speculative Freemasonry was formed, sons from attending meetings or being a Membership of the Order is not per- there were brethren who wished to share member of the Order of the Eastern Star. mitted by masons of mainstream Grand their masonic experience with their wives. The motion also prevented the Order Lodges throughout the World; however, There were also women who saw the from holding its meetings in a masonic its history provides a wonderful example organisation as an opportunity to improve lodge room. These restrictions have now of masonic men and women working for conditions for women and at the same been lifted by Australian Grand Lodges. humanity. For this reason and because it time serve the community. As a result a The Order has Chapters in most coun- is not well known, I intend expanding on number of Masonic Orders were formed tries aligned with Freemasonry and is the background of the Order, its principles some of which were mixed genders and stated to be the largest fraternal masonic and in particular, its history in Australia others which admitted women only. The organisation for men and women. in the June issue of the Freemason. most popular of these appear to have been the Order of the Eastern Star, the Order The Order of the The Order of Women of the Amaranth, the Order of Interna- Amaranth Freemasons tional Co-Freemasonry, the Order of A second organisation The Order of Women Freemasons began Women Freemasons and the Honourable admitting male and female as the Honourable Fraternity of Antient Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons. members and known as Masonry and was formed in 1908 as a the Order of the Amaranth was created ‘breakaway’ movement from Co-Masonry. The Order of the in the United States in 1873 as part of an The Order was initially open to men Eastern Star Adoptive Rite. It featured the Order of the and women and the first Grand Master The Order of the Eastern Star Eastern Star as the First Degree, the Queen was MW Bro Rev Dr William Frederick was created in the USA in of the South as the Second Degree and Cobb. Since 1912, the Grand Masters have about 1849 and is based on characters from the Order of the Amaranth as the Third been women and in the early 1920s, the the Old and New Testaments. The Order and final Degree. decision was taken to restrict membership is essentially Christian; however, other In similar fashion to the Order of the to women only. faiths are welcome with the only require- Eastern Star, the organisation is composed In 1958, the Order became known as ment being a belief in a Supreme Being. of Master Masons and properly qualified the Order of Women Freemasons and is The officers of the Chapter are women, female members. During the period 1873 said to be the oldest and largest masonic the most senior being the Worthy Matron. to 1921, it was mandatory for members organisation for women. The Rules of the Order require that a of the Order of the Amaranth to be mem- It operates similarly to a regular masonic
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lodge and members are able to progress Australian women have Jan Lee Martin, through the first three Degrees of Craft author of Crafting their say the Future Masonry. They are then able to join the In the recently released book It’s no Secret following Orders operating under its juris- – Real Men Wear Aprons by RW Bro Peter diction: Order of the Secret Monitor; Lazar AM PJGW, published by Grand Degree of Mark Master Mason and Royal Lodge, the NSW Grand Master, MW Bro Whilst the Ark Mariner; Holy Royal Arch (Chapter); Dr Gregory Levenston in the Foreword articles only take Cryptic Degrees; Allied Masonic Degrees; states: ‘Women get a say in these pages up a small part of Red Cross of Constantine (Conclave); Holy also. Increasingly, women have become the 276 page Sepulchre and St John the Evangelist; involved in the work of the Craft and we book, it is a sign Knights Templar and Knights of Malta; welcome this.’ that the involve- Commemorative Order of St Thomas of The Grand Master’s comment relates ment of women in mainstream Masonry Acon; Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar to two articles written by women, namely in this jurisdiction is being included in Priest; Ancient and Accepted Rite – 18th Noha’s Story by Noha Sayed, wife of RW Grand Lodge publications. to 33rd Degree; Royal Order of Scotland. Bro Garry Sayed and Crafting the Future Whilst not formerly recognising the by Jan Lee Martin, wife of RW Bro Peter Order of Women Freemasons, the United Bibliography Lazar. Freemasonry and Women – Wikipedia Grand Lodge of England in 1999 Noha’s Story tells of how Freemasonry acknowledged the regularity and sincerity Encyclopedia began as a thorn in her life as the wife of What about Women in Freemasonry – Edward King of the Order. a Freemason and how this has changed The Order of Women Freemasons – so that she now shares the masonic expe- http:/www.owf.org.uk/history htm The Honourable Fraternity rience with her husband. It’s No Secret – Real Men Wear Aprons – Edited by of Ancient Freemasons In Crafting the Future Jan Lee Martin Peter Lazar AM Women, Freemasonry and the Development of As with Co-Masonry, I will elaborate on draws on her years of experience as a pro- Co-Masonry – Jean Heaslewood, The Square, Sept The Honourable Fraternity of Ancient fessional futurist to challenge Freema- Edition, 2009 Freemasons in the June issue of the sonry to ‘… create the future we want, by Freemasons for Dummies – Christopher Hodapp Freemason. making our choices consciously’. 32d InvitationInvitation OnOn 3 JulyJuly 2010, it willwill bebem mymy honourhononourt totooi installnstallm myy successor,successor, RRWW BBro.ro.A AdriandrriaannB BBurtonurtonD DGMGMa asst tthehe 27th GrGrandaanndd MMasterasteroft of thehe UnitedUUnnited GGrandraannd LLodgeodge oof QueQuQQueensland.eenslaannd.
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FREEMASONS AND CRICKET Freemasons and the Sheffield Shield Australian cricket has produced many great athletes in all aspects of the game who went on to Test and Sheffield Shield fame. Many of these cricket stars were also Freemasons.
onald George Bradman was of competition in 1892/93, there was no and he had a special place in his heart for Dborn at Cootamundra, NSW in piece of silver to hold aloft. children and cricketers. He had no great 1908 and moved to Bowral at In fact, the protracted fiddling over the skills as a cricketer, but that did not pre- the age of two with his family. He became newly instituted shield meant that there vent him from staging many matches on acknowledged as Australia’s greatest was still nothing tangible to present when the family grounds at Sheffield Park. cricketer, scoring 6,996 runs in 52 Test South Australia triumphed in the 1893/94 But the freezing English winters took their matches with an unbelievable average season. toll on the elderly Lord Sheffield, and in of 99.94. Bradman was initiated into The Croweaters had to wait until July 1891 he sought refuge by following the Lodge Tarbolton No 12 UGLNSW on 1894 to receive the award … and even sun and organising a cricket team to tour 26 November 1929. then it was presented at the unlikely occa- Australia. Others include openers Arthur Morris, sion of the half-time interval of a football It is a popular myth that Lord Sheffield Bill Lawry and Bob Simpson, wicket match between Norwood and Port donated money for a shield at the end of keepers Wally Grout, Don Tallon and Bert Adelaide. the tour as a thank you gesture for the Oldfield and bowlers Arthur Mailey, Alan Cricket administrators in the three hospitality shown to his team throughout Davidson, Geoff Dymock and Allan competing states of New South Wales, Vic- the 1891/92 season. The record shows that Connolly . toria and South Australia argued for nearly he approached NSWCA secretary John Oldfield began his cricket career in 1920 three years over how they would spend Portus as early as November with the when selected for the NSW Sheffield Shield the 150 pounds donation given to them thought, and it is therefore likely that he team and his 15 years as a Test keeper by Lord Sheffield. It should have been a came to Australia with the idea in mind. resulted in 130 dismissals including 52 relatively simple exercise, but turned into The first Sheffield Shield match was stumpings. He was initiated into Lodge an inordinately long saga as inter-colonial played on 16 December 1892, at Adelaide, Arcadia No 177 UGLNSW on 11 June jealousies and rivalries ran rampant. and while it was in progress there were 1920. Inter-colonial matches between New haggles in officialdom about the creation The Ashes made their debut in 1882 South Wales and Victoria had been played of the actual shield, and it became obvious when Australia defeated England and the for more than 30 years and the only major that the winner would not have a trophy. Sporting Times published the famous obit- structural change with the advent of The challenge system of deciding the uary notice which said the ashes of English the Sheffield Shield was that the bigger Shield was eventually thrown out and Vic- cricket would be sent to Australia. In Aus- states were each compelled to play South toria was judged the top team because it tralia the following year, a group of girls Australia twice. had won the most games. And so a tradi- presented English captain Ivo Bligh with The Croweaters, it seems had a collec- tion was under way that has lasted to this an urn containing the ashes of a burnt tive chip on their shoulders even in those day even if the first winner had nothing cricket stump. The urn is now on display days and grizzled that they had always to show for it. at the MCC in London. sent their best sides to Victoria whereas But the Sheffield Shield was not the the Victorians responded by sending sides first representative fixture. The first inter- that were not full strength. As a result the state matches were between soldiers revenue from Victorian visits to Adelaide attached to barracks in Sydney and Mel- was always down. bourne and from them, the inter-colonial To trace the origins of the Sheffield series developed with the first fixture Shield it is necessary to follow the story between Victoria and NSW in March 1856 back to England and recount the tale of a on the MCG. cricket mad and slightly eccentric English The winning of domestic cricket’s lord. greatest prize is always an exhilarating Henry North Holroyd, the third Lord moment for the successful state, but when of Sheffield, was a man known for his gen- the Victorians won the title in its first year erosity to his tenants on the family estate,
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MEET THE STAFF Kerrie Earnshaw Getting the facts right
ooking at Kerrie Earnshaw would The competitive streak comes from Lautomatically bring happiness and Kerrie’s hobbies of dancing and playing patience to mind but there’s also indoor cricket and the desire to be organ- a competitive streak lurking in the ised. She said she had completed computer background. courses at and after school and realised Sydney-born Kerrie is the secretary to that a disorganised person would not get the Buildings Committee at Grand Lodge, very far. does secretarial work for the Board of Dancing taught her the value of Management, helps building owners patience when dealing with various styles seeking advice and makes sure all of their such as ballroom, Latin, South American paperwork is correct before it is submitted and modern jive. And indoor cricket has to the committee. the added value of teamwork and concen- Games in Perth. It was awesome com- After two years in the position, she now tration and trying to avoid mistakes. peting against people from so many other has a good grasp on what is required and ‘Indoor cricket is played all year and nations.’ can quickly provide the assistance needed last season we finished second by about Social golf, the beach and body for a smooth passage of applications. ten runs. Frustrating and close but not boarding also have attractions but with Having performed administrative and close enough. I play cricket one day a week fair skin she has to cover up against the secretarial work for ten years before join - and dance at weekends. It is fun, different sun. If she has to admit to a dislike, it is ing Grand Lodge, Kerrie was impressed and everyone seems to enjoy it,’ she said. dishonest people. with the happy people and environment Sport came naturally to Kerrie who Travel is somewhere on the horizon when she came to her interview for the competed well at school, enjoyed gym- but she admits that with only a couple of position. nastics and won a NSW Sports Award trips to New Zealand to her record, there ‘It depends on what the building known as The Blues Award. Olympic are still plenty of places to visit. Europe owners are looking for. If it doesn’t have swimmer Ian Thorpe received his the and history are on the radar but a holiday all the information, then I have to chase same year. in Tasmania and other Australian areas the missing details and make sure they are ‘The gymnastics stands out in my will probably come first. included. My role is also to assist people memory because I was the first rhythmic Kerrie has a younger sister who is a who telephone with questions about gymnast in NSW to receive the award. It primary schoolteacher. hiring halls, insurance, maintenance and followed my earlier selection in the State ‘It seems like me, she has always liked other related matters,’ she said. team to compete in the Pacific School helping people,’ she said. CA$HCA$HFLOWCCAAA$$HFLOWHFLOW trader SharesS 4 Free
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YOUNG MASONS’ PAGE By BRO DR STEPHEN WINNALL My first year in Freemasonry Bro Dr Stephen Winnall’s grandfather was a mason and this sparked his interest in finding out more about Freemasonry.
was first exposed to Freemasonry It dawned on me later that Freema- ‘Iwhen I noticed a photo of my sonry really is a universal society, that is, grandfather in full lodge regalia. I a mason is welcome in lodges all over the asked my father what this was all about, world … and likewise, brothers from all meeting and working with others in dif- and he replied, ‘Your grandfather was a around the world are welcome in my ferent lodges, and even the possibility of Freemason. I wasn’t interested so much, lodge. learning some family history! but he enjoyed his masonic experience’. Like all things worth striving for, Through the Craft I was able to contact It seems many new brethren are Masonry takes some time and commit- a colleague of my grandfather’s who exposed to the Craft via their grandfather. ment. described ‘TV Winnall’ as ‘a bloke who I decided to find out what all this was Along the masonic journey, I had lots liked cars and was a terrific shot with the about and whether Freemasonry was of questions and realised that I couldn’t rifle’. something applicable to me. I attended a just ‘coast’ along. This was initially a bit This knowledge in turn helped uncover dinner at the lodge and what surprised daunting, but the experience is richer some more stories about the family from me was the diversity and friendliness of knowing that there was always another my father that wouldn’t have appeared had the people at lodge. mason to provide advice, knowledge and I not taken these steps in Masonry. To a man they were all gentlemen, very assistance along the way. Enough stories about my family – I helpful to answer my varied questions on I became a parent for the first time in encourage you to enquire about the Craft Freemasonry. I have met Freemasons from 2009, and this has been a wonderful expe- if you are thinking of joining. If you are a various walks of life: Christians, Muslims, rience. It was excellent to hear some advice mason, I wish you all the best and look Jews, old and young, people working in and stories on parenting from brothers in forward to the opportunity to meet you all sorts of trades, studies and professions. my lodge who had gone through the in person one night in lodge.’ Spreading All of the brethren I have met have whole process! Bro Dr Stephen Winnall is an electrical been ‘good blokes’. I’m richer for listening to the experi- engineer, working as a Project Manager the Word ences and advice from these brethren. with Cochlear Limited, in Lane Cove, THE RUNG OF A LADDER was never I view learning as an activity for life; to Sydney. He is a keen kayaker, proud father meant to rest upon, but only to hold a this end, Masonry provides a myriad of of Sophie and lives in Sydney’s inner west, man’s foot long enough to enable him learning opportunities. with his wife Belinda. to put the other somewhat higher. There are opportunities for further pro- He is a master mason and is currently Thomas Henry Huxley gression in ritual and other degrees, Inner Guard at Lodge Ionic No 65.
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MASONIC YOUTH WELFARE FUND NEWS UPDATE Th ank you... heh MMYWFYWF wouldld likelik to extendd a hhuge thankh k you ffor your support across all our programs, Compass, Barinya and GGiftedifted T and Talented in 2009. We wish to express our appreciationn for the growing interest in the work our charity performs with thee underprivileged young children in our own backyard, Australia. WWee believe reaching their full potential through education is a most precious Start in Life and is building the future of our nation.
Help them have Doing it for their best year yet young Aussies It’s now 2010 and our young Aussies Following the success of the are back at school. What better time to join VoxSynergy ‘Voice of Youth’ Gala eventsevents our Sponsor a Student program or ensure in 2009, we are excited to announcence you Lodge’s student is supported again the second Gala Concert Series inn this year. By sponsoring a child you will be May 2010! VoxSynergy has evolveded into supplying them with books, uniforms and the wonderful group Bacchanae, wwhoho the necessities for a good education. You will be accompanied by the Sydneyey YouthYouth will be communicating with them and Orchestra and local children’s choirsoirs in sharing in their 2010 journey and successes. their performances in Maitland, SSydneyydney You could also be ensuring they have the and Canberra. We are also drivingg our most important tool to reach their full biggest and best fundraising raffl e yyet.et. potential, their health. Choose to support Stay tuned for more information. a primary, secondary or tertiary student in any one of our programs to help this year.
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THE NSW MASONIC CLUB It’s your Club – so why not join it? Just a short walk from the Sydney Masonic Centre up Castlereagh Street to the Central Business District there is a majestic heritage building of 11 stories which houses the Club formed by Freemasons, for Freemasons and directed by Freemasons – The NSW Masonic Club.
he building at 169–171 Castle - as from within NSW and the ACT. Treagh Street, Sydney was com- Country members are always especially menced in 1926 and opened in welcome. The hotel is open to the public 1927. It was the first high-rise reinforced and offers moderately priced boutique concrete building in Sydney and the then accommodation for discerning Freema- highest building with uninterrupted sons and others who are in Sydney. Events views to the Heads from the top floor. as widely diverse as the Opera seasons and The Club was formed on 15 September ‘The Ashes’ test, find the hotel happily 1893 by 14 enthusiastic masonic musicians bulging at the seams. who met at the Royal Hotel Paddington Today, as well as the Hotel, the Club and decided to form a Club called NSW offers a fine dining room and a newly Masonic Musical and Literary Society, refurbished private dining room, a bistro whose objects were clear from that title. A dining room, two bars, a card room, room in Paddington Town Hall was hired meeting rooms and a magnificent marble and the Club was on its way. In 1897 the floored foyer and lounge area. The club Club published the first masonic magazine boasts a number of sub-clubs including in the State called The Gavel. This publi- the Veterans’ Association, the Sydney cation was later replaced by the Freemason. Birthday Club, the Dine and Wine Asso- The club has continued to publish a mag- ciation, the NSW Masonic Sub-Branch azine for the benefit of its members and RSL, the Solo Club, the Touring Associa- Freemasons throughout the world. tion and the Golf Club. The Club grew quickly and in 1906 The Club regularly hosts the Sydney occupied the ground floor of Australian Rotary Club and the Sydney Lions Club Chambers at 289 Pitt Street, Sydney. With and is the Club of choice for groups such further growth, the Club in 1909 pur- as the Royal Commonwealth Society RW Bro Graham Berry, President of the NSW chased land at the rear of 216–222 Pitt Masonic Club (NSW Branch), the NSW Justices Associ- Street, Sydney and erected a Club Room. ation, the Wildlife Preservation Society In 1925 it purchased for 43,000 pounds pounds and ranked as the largest Masonic and many others. The Club’s membership property (from the Commercial Travellers’ Club in the world. It is still regarded as includes Vice-Regal persons, masonic Association) which ran from Castlereagh the finest. In those days there were five leaders, professional and business leaders to Pitt Street. It shortly afterwards sold board members and a staff largely made and people from all walks of life. the Pitt Street frontage for 50,000 pounds up of Freemasons. Under the Club’s Constitution the board and subsequently sold property immedi- In the early 1980s the Board correctly consists of nine members of whom the ately to the north and south of the present determined that in order to continue to President, Vice President and four others building thus providing ample funds to flourish, the Club should make changes must be Freemasons. As at December 2009, build and fit out 11 floors of magnificent to the facilities which it offered. The top membership stood at almost 3,000 of which Club facilities. five floors were converted to hotel accom- slightly over 1,000 are Freemasons. Original features included a magnifi- modation which has in recent years been Why not join your Club with a once cent dining room, a private dining room, improved to the stage where the Castle- only joining fee of $5.00 and an annual a ballroom, a billiard room, a library, reagh Boutique Hotel, wholly owned, fee of $40.00 for attached Freemasons. reading, writing and games rooms, a large operated and staffed by the Club, has 83 Accommodation, meals and refreshments bar and accommodation for 60 members. bedrooms and a most important 4-star for members are discounted by 10% off By 1938 the Club had a membership of rating. The Hotel enjoys much repeat busi- the list price. Enjoyment is only that short nearly 5,000 and assets of over 250,000 ness from overseas and interstate as well walk away.
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By RW BRO BILL CAUKILL, PJGW, PAST GRAND ORGANIST TEN TIPS FOR LODGE ORGANISTS Notes for lodge organists 1. Add solemnity to our proceedings’. That is is sufficient for ‘Fidelity’. After the obligations the charge to a Lodge Organist on investiture in degrees and installations a strong single and should be observed. There can be subtle note is sufficient to start ‘Let not Honour’ humour however in the choice of music, but and in the third degree, a strong chord is it is usually lost on the general membership. sufficient to start ‘All Glory’. Never clown with the music; an organist 5. Incidental music is necessary at lodge open- even has fanfares should the Secretary forget should be heard, but not seek attention to ings when deacons are on the floor of the to obtain a Herald or the lodge cannot afford himself. lodge changing the TB and the IPM changes one. If you expect the brethren to sing the 2. The cardinal rule. It is better by far to play the VSL and the WTs. odes in the degree work ensure that the something simple well, than something dif- 6. During Installations it is helpful to the Grand Tyler distributes Ode Cards. ficult, badly. Remember that often you are Director to play during his movements when 8. If you are uncertain it is less obvious to be the only musical person present so small he is assisting brethren who have charges silent than to start to play and have to stop. errors generally are not noticed. and addresses to do and even when moving 9. In degree work I generally omit the ode at 3. Never introduce an ode with the first line from NE to SE and back when leading the the opening of the second degree unless I of the tune. Always use the last line. This salutes. It is not necessary to provide any know that the members know it and/or there then avoids the situation where some music in the board. I personally favour silence are ode cards in use. In the perambulations, brethren start to sing on the second or third as it permits organists who are Past Masters unless the organist can play and sing in a word and encourages them to start together to participate and reveals less to those reasonable voice at the same time it is best in the ode proper. The same thing applies waiting in the vestibule. just to play the perambulation music quietly with the anthems – Royal and National. 7. The Book of Masonic Music is an essential and in time with the deacons’ step if possible. 4. Exceptions to (3). After the opening prayers requisite to any lodge organist and contains 10. The same mistake made once is forgiveable, a strong single note is sufficient to start in my experience anything that needs to be twice is unfortunate but the third time is ‘SMIB’, and after the closing prayer the same done with appropriate cues and advice. It carelessness.
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GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC NATIONAL MEMORIAL The George Washington Memorial Located on a hilltop in Alexandria Virginia, a short distance across the Potomac River from Washington DC, is the George Washington National Masonic Memorial.
hile named in honour of the of the USA in 1789. He died in 1799. vides an insight into their Wfirst President of the USA, Each of the other floors in the charitable works through this is far from just another building hold displays about a par- children’s hospitals and memorial to Washington the man. It has ticular masonic order provided by their famous circus. There multiple roles as a repository of some the members of the featured organi- is also an extensive display priceless masonic artefacts, including an sation. Each is different in style of the distinctive head- extensive collection of Washington’s and content, informative and wear that makes The possessions and other memorabilia, a interesting. Shriners so recognisable. museum, library, working masonic centre Moving vertically up the nine The Royal Arch pres- and community resource. levels, visitors will encounter an entation on the fifth floor This multi storey edifice towering 333 Assembly Hall, Memorial Hall provides an impressive feet (100 metres) above the surrounding on the main floor (entrance), visual display, in cluding area and located on Shooters Hill, site of Grotto Room, George Washington Egyptian and Hebraic Union fortifications during the American Museum, Royal Arch Room, paintings by famous Civil War, provides commanding views Library, Royal and Select Mas- muralist Allyn Cox and from the top floor observation deck back ters, Knights Templar and then possibly the most across the river to the city that bears Wash- Tall Cedars of Lebanon and the beautiful reproduction ington’s name and over the surrounding observation deck on the ninth of the Ark of the area. floor. An elevator that moves Covenant ever created The memorial concept was conceived both vertically and horizontally, for masonic purposes, in 1911 after an 1871 fire damaged some to account for the sloping sides seen here through a of the priceless artefacts from Washington’s of the obelisk, links the various limestone archway. life held by Alexandria-Washington Lodge floors. Also to be seen No 22. Construction commenced in 1922 Particularly note- in this room is a and continued until consecration of the worthy is the display by large mural rep - building on 12 May 1932. Building works The Shriners that pro- r e s e n t i n g t h e continued throughout the Great Depres- sion, only being undertaken when money was available as no loans were raised for construction of the memorial. The memorial association is the only unified effort of all the Grand Lodges in the USA. George Washington was initiated into Fredericksburg Lodge No 4 on 4 November 1752. He was made an hon- orary member of Alexandria Lodge No 39, which later became Alexandria-Wash- ington Lodge No 22 when a new charter was issued by the Grand Lodge of Vir- ginia. Records indicate that Washington was Worshipful Master of the Alexandria Lodge when sworn in as the first President
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Freemason Clothing and Accessories Dinner Suits $199 (Normally $299) TO WEAR WITH DINNER SUITS: Philippe Anton Dress Shirt $89.95 Black Bow Tie $29.95 Black Cufflinks and Studs (with Masonic Emblem) $79.95 artist’s conception of the ruins of Kings memorial is located at 101 Callahan Solomon’s Temple. Avenue, Alexandria. Ample parking is Being a working masonic centre, the available at the rear of the building. Dress Tails lodge room and other facilities are used As access to the front entrance is by regularly by a number of masonic organ- stairs leading up Shooters Hill, disabled $499 isations. Alexandria-Washington Lodge access is also available through the (Normally $599) No 22 still meets here, as does Andrew carpark. Superb Top Quality $850 Jackson Lodge No 120, a DeMolay While climbing the stairs at the front Chapter, Jobs Daughters Bethel and OES of the building may be a little arduous for (Normally $995) Chapter. some, the effort is rewarded by the chang- TO WEAR WITH DRESS TAILS: The memorial also serves as a focus for ing vista as you move toward the entrance White Marcella Dress Shirt $99.95 other community cultural activities with and also the close proximity of the large White Marcella Dress Vest $99.95 recent uses including a youth Shakespeare Square and Compasses insignia located in camp and guitar festival. The memorial the hillside gardens beside the stairs. White Marcella Bow Tie $29.95 facilities are available for weddings, con- Approximately 50,000 visitors take White Gloves $15 ferences and similar purposes. advantage of the guided tours of the White Cufflinks and Studs Travelling to the memorial is conven- memorial held several times daily, apart (with Masonic Emblem) $79.95 ient if travelling by train as it is located from major public holidays. Admission adjacent to the Alexandria Amtrak station. is free. If coming from DC, simply board a Metro The memorial will be of particular White Mess train and enjoy the journey across the interest to those who have knowledge of, Potomac, past the Ronald Reagan Wash- or interest in, all aspects of Freemasonry. Jackets ington National Airport, then disembark However, others will not be disappointed at Alexandria station for the short walk as the artefacts held in the Memorial are $89.95 round the corner to the memorial. unique while the various artworks and dis- TO WEAR WITH MESS JACKETS: Similarly, travelling by road should be plays provide a glimpse into the life of Jigger Buttons no problem due to the prominence of the George Washington and American history. (with Masonic Emblem) $59.95 building on the skyline and the proximity Research by Bro Brian Thompson, Phoenix Lodge of the station as a map reference. The No 85 at Petrie. Sent anywhere in Australia – Pack and Freight $10 JOHN DOUGLAS MENSWEAR 239 VICTORIA RD, GLADESVILLE NSW PH: (02) 9817 1525 Some stock also available at JIM MILLS MENSWEAR 193 QUEEN ST, ST MARYS NSW PH: (02) 9623 1049 Established over Sixty Years
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– YOUR GRAND CHARITY masoniCare’s new Website The new masoniCare website will soon be up and running.
great deal of effort has gone into PGM, CMH with a Aproducing a modern, colourful, brief description of interesting and informative web- his credentials and site to assist our masonic community and achievements. to benefit the wider communities in which Freemasons live and practise About us > About Freemasonry raising activities initiated by lodges or brotherly love, relief and truth. Freemasonry is a large fraternal organisa- other masonic groups. Depending on the Some or our members do not have a tion that promotes moral and personal situation, masoniCare will contribute to computer or access to one so they will not development amongst its members. monies raised by local Freemasons, in be able to simply ‘log on’. For their benefit Founded in 1888, the United Grand Lodge most cases offering ‘dollar for dollar’ here is a description of it. of NSW and ACT now has approximately support. 20,000 members who share a common To be eligible a recipient organisation Home Page belief in community values such as good- must be a deductible gift recipient (DGR) Welcome to masoniCare, where Freema- will and charity. or a government initiative which is able sons help make the community and the The core values of Freemasonry to receive tax-free contributions. world a better place. include: > Brotherly love – caring for others Regional Grants About us > Relief – helping those in need The Regional Grants program is one of masoniCare is the official charity of NSW > Truth – acting with honesty and masoniCare’s core charitable services and and ACT Freemasons. integrity involves utilising the masonic community Quite simply our aim is to improve the Freemasonry offers a unique and to find suitable community organisations lives and wellbeing of people in our com- reward ing experience to men from all to receive financial support. munity. walks of life, regardless of race, religion Currently, Freemasonry in NSW and The act of ‘charity’ is a foundation or social status. Membership is open to ACT is organised into 13 Regions, each principle of Freemasonry, and masoniCare all men of good character who are over of which is allocated two grants of $5,000, provides all Freemasons with the oppor- the age of 18. To find out more about to be donated to local community initia- tunity to demonstrate their commitment Freemasonry, visit the official website of tives each year, nominated by local Region to this principle by providing financial the United Grand Lodge of NSW and members. and other support to a range of charitable ACT. In addition, organisations may also and philanthropic initiatives. contact masoniCare directly to apply for Over the years, through generous The Help we Provide a grant. donations, fundraising and assistance, masoniCare has developed three key masoniCare has proudly supported a financial grant programs, each designed Disaster Relief number of programs, including medical to cater to specific areas of need. Any Sudden natural disasters and other emer- research, aid for sick or disadvantaged Freemason in NSW and the ACT can get gencies can sometimes wreak havoc on children and youth, community health involved with finding suitable recipients unsuspecting communities leaving a trail and the elderly. for these grants. These grants are designed of despair. Helping those around us through to make a positive impact on society, while The Disaster Relief Fund is designed charity is the very essence of masonic giving the masonic community an oppor- to offer financial aid to communities in belief, and masoniCare is the primary way tunity to be involved with local commu- distress. Through the fund, masoniCare for individuals to demonstrate ‘Freema- nity projects through to larger scale charity can quickly respond in emergencies, pro- sons in Action’. initiatives. viding much needed financial assistance. Through the Disaster Relief Fund, NSW About us > Chairman interACTION Grants and ACT Freemasons donated nearly There will be a message from the The interACTION Grant program is $200,000 to a project in Sri Lanka, Chairman, MW Bro Ron Johnson, OAM, designed to complement charitable fund- designed to help Tsunami victims.
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THE BUILDERS’ LODGE The Builders’ Lodge Have you ever considered how a lodge of operative masons in the 13th or 14th century would have reacted to a request for charity?
hat did they do when the how much better it would be to physically Do you want to be part of the future of Wwidow came to them and do something for the underprivileged. Freemasonry? The Builders’ Lodge needs explained that she was un- The Building and Construction Industry almost every trade and vocation so why able to cook for her children because the has had a long tradition of being generous not join. Or if you’re not a mason, come chimney had collapsed? How did they with their time, talent and money. The along and be part of the Association; your react when the old timber bridge over the Builders’ Lodge has found this is still true input will be most welcome. We meet on creek leading to the main street washed and we have solicitors, architects, engineers, the first Monday of each month at the away during the last thunderstorm? builders, carpenters, bricklayers, plumbers, Masonic Centre in Sydney at 7:30pm. I believe they looked around and found electricians and all the necessary trades and For further information contact Paul they had plenty of off cuts from the cathe- suppliers to build a house. Schultz at [email protected] dral they could use to help rebuild the At the Builders’ Lodge we encompass chimney and then found suppliers could our partners, our suppliers and their com- donate all of the materials needed to panies, members from other lodges and rebuild the bridge in stone. all have an equal say in how the Builders’ Masonic Wreath The Builders’ Lodge believes these Lodge Association is run and which same ideals exist in Freemasonry today. project is the next to be accomplished. If Laying Ceremony Many of our brethren don’t just want to a lodge in a country town wants to help contribute their money to charity. They the local CWA rebuild their hall, they’ll ANZAC DAY 2010 want to be involved in the work. Imagine call the Builders’ Lodge. Two wreaths will be placed on the Cenotaph, one on behalf of the UGL of NSW & ACT, and one on behalf of women members of the Freemasons’ masoniCare’s new Website continued Association (NSW & ACT) and Masonic Widows. How you can help An invitation is extended to all Like any not-for-profit organisation, masoniCare Freemasons, their wives/partners and masoniCare must raise funds so we can PO Box 1114 Masonic Widows to take part in the continue making a difference in the com- Sydney South NSW 1235 Ceremony. munity. For information please contact masoniCare’s funds are generated from Alternatively, you might like to become Dr Yvonne McIntyre, PO Box A259 fundraising initiatives, donations or a supporter of masoniCare by partici- Sydney South NSW 1235 bequests. pating in our Pledge Program. Phone: 02 9284 2844 [email protected] masoniCare understands that donating By making a regular monthly contri- money can be difficult at times, and any bution of any amount, you can conve- donation no matter how big or small is niently play a role in making a difference greatly appreciated. to your community. Double Bay Masonic Centre masoniCare is the operating name of The New South Wales Freemasons Grand How you can help > Make a has vacancies available Charity Fund which is endorsed by the bequest for Lodges, Chapters and Australian Taxation Office (ATO) as a We have seen that many Freemasons wish Other Orders to meet in our deductible gift recipient (DGR). This to leave a legacy to their community by comfortable environment. means that any donation over $2 is tax contributing to masoniCare through wills Rents are calculated on a monthly base rate. deductible. and bequests. Many also provide support through in-memoriam giving and dona- For further information How you can help > Make a tions in lieu of birthday, anniversary or or to arrange an inspection, donation wedding gifts. please call To make a donation to masoniCare please To find out more about bequests and STEPHEN GREEN on 0418 205 479 in-memoriam gifts, contact 9284 2800. send a cheque or money order to: or BILL TOUGHER on 0419 674 399
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LORNA MILGATE SCHOLARSHIPS Reception for Scholarship holders On Tuesday 22 December, the Trustees of the Lorna Milgate Scholarship held a reception for those scholarship holders and members of their families who were able to attend.
s scholarship holders are widely Aspread over the State only a few of them were able to be present, however pleasing news of others was also reported. The Grand Master MW Bro Levenston with his partner Ms Judith Morrice were Above L–R: Nick Roach who has just completed his 4th year of a Bachelor of present and spoke with the scholarship Medicinal Chemistry at Wollongong holders and their families as did the University; Melissa Bishop who has just Trustees MW Bro Ron Johnson AM PGM completed her third year of BA Commerce/ CMH and his wife May, MW Bro Bob BA Laws at Wollongong University; Dean Loader-Nash who is in his first year at the Hammond PGM and his wife Cath, and University of Western Sydney and is study - RW Bro Grahame Cumming OAM PDGM ing for a Bachelor of Music. CMH and his wife Ena. the ABC Catalyst program and who had Left L–R: Grand Master, MW Bro Dr Gregory Holders attending included Melissa recently returned from Italy where he had Levenston, RW Bro Grahame Cumming Bishop who is studying at Wollongong Uni- delivered a paper on extinct fish. He also OAM PDGM CMH, MW Bro Bob Hammond PGM (seated), MW Bro Ron Johnson AM versity for BA Commerce, BA Law having recently met Sir David Attenborough. The PGM CMH and RW Bro William Caukill, completed her third year, Dean Loader- parents of holder Rahil Nagpal reported PJGW, Trust secretary Nash who was in his first year of study at that Rahil was in India as a hospital vol- University of Western Sydney for Bachelor unteer for six weeks at the end of his third of Music and Nick Roach who has recently year of Medicine having already spent four scholarships from the more than 50 nomi- completed his degree Bachelor (Hons) of years graduating as a physiotherapist. nations annually received from lodges. He Medicinal Chemistry. An article about Holders of the Lorna Milgate Scholarship was further supported by the other Trustees Nick and the support he had received from regularly report results with significant who each spoke about different aspects of the scholarship for the four years since he num bers of distinctions and high the scholarship and its history. was nominated by Lodge Eugowra recently distinc tions. During the first three months of each appeared in the Forbes Advocate. Chairman of Trustees MW Bro Johnson year lodges are requested to nominate fur- News was received from past holder spoke about the difficulties faced by the ther young people who could benefit from Rodney Berrell who last year appeared on Trustees in deciding who should be granted assistance to their tertiary education – either TAFE or University. Application forms are sent to all nominees and selec- Do you have writing and research ability? tion of candidates is then made by Trustees The NSW Freemason requires a person to join its team after the closing date. The number of avail- to write articles for the magazine. able scholarships will depend on the If you are interested, contact the Secretary, number of holders having completed their Publications Committee, PO Box A259, Sydney South NSW 1235 courses during the previous semester. Phone (02) 9284 or email: [email protected] There are currently 20 holders of the Lorna Milgate Scholarship.
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ious Knights? Por plundering Pirates?
SOME FREEMASONS BELIEVE THAT THREE TEMPLARS SEARCHING FOR JACQUES DE MOLAY’S BODY, FOUND ONLY HIS SKULL AND FEMURS. IT IS SAID THAT THEY TOOK THESE AND THAT HIS BONES LED TO THE CREATION OF THE FIRST JOLLY ROGER FLAG OF PIRACY.
FACT OR FABLE? We don’t know, but it fits in with the acts of piracy ascribed to disenchanted Knights Templar. We’re told that after the dissolution of the Knights Templar in the 14th century, many with technical skills became masons and craftsmen. Others, especially of high birth, often had little option but to become brigands and pirates as the only feasible ways to make a living. And for them the Jolly Roger flag communicated their ruthlessness with regard to victims who would not surrender. WHILE IT’S VERY INTERESTING, MUCH OF THIS IS CONJECTURE. But it provides some of the thousands of Knight Templar tales that can be researched and explored. The Great Priory of NSW & ACT is in Fraternal Agreement with The United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT, and administers the Order on behalf of member Knights. In keeping with today’s high standards, we don’t have any ships, Jolly Rogers or pirates. But we do have an interesting, demanding and entertaining Order. And you won’t need to own a black eye-patch! Our Great Vice-Chancellor has some publications he’d be happy to send you. If you are a Master Mason of two or more years standing, and you’d like to know more about us, write, fax, call or email your name and address details to him and mention this advertisement: Peter J. Sinden PO Box 8041, Werrington County, NSW 2747 Phone: 02 9673 5839 % Fax: 02 9673 6685 % Email: [email protected] The Great Priory of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory of the United Religious, Military and Masonic Orders of the Temple and of St John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta
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OTHER ORDERS: THE ORDER OF THE SECRET MONITOR By MW BRO MICHAEL SHEARER, GRAND SUPREME RULER The Order of the Secret Monitor also known as the Brotherhood of David & Jonathan This Order is renowned as ‘The Friendly Order’ for it is based on the friendship of David and Jonathan as outlined in the First Book of Samuel in the Old Testament.
he predominant feature of To foster the principles of caring, Tthe story is the disinterested friendship and concern for the welfare of friend ship between David and others, each Conclave appoints four Jon athan: ‘how the soul of Jonathan was Visiting Deacons who are charged with knit to the soul of David and that he special responsibilities of developing a loved him as his own soul’ (1 Samuel Ch strong caring friendship with an allocated 15 v 3). section of the membership. When brethren are inducted into the This involves keeping in contact with Order they are immediately impressed by those brethren and of being aware of their the strong bond of friendship which is evi- circumstances, offer ing support and assis- dent among the members of the Conclave. tance in times of distress, and fraternal M H Kellerman in his History of the help to those in adverse circumstances. At Order of the Secret Monitor describes the each meeting, the Visiting Deacon makes relationship between David and Jonathan a report to the Conclave on the welfare of as one of ‘true friendship’ in that it called each brother who has been unable to for ‘Tolerance, Charitableness and Gra- attend. ciousness, and then much more. This practical application of the Prin- To see a friend’s fault and put up with it ciples of Monitor Masonry has been is the attitude of a Tolerant man. described as a noble concept and a cher- To see a friend’s fault and forgive him ished landmark of the Order. for it is the attitude of a Charitable Man. In the April 2009 issue of the NSW & To see a friend’s fault and love him in ACT Freemason, there was a comprehen- spite of it is the attitude of a Gracious man. ‘Jonathan embraces David’ by Caspar Luiken, sive article about the progressive Order of This was an exalted relationship, but it 1712 the Brotherhood of David & Jonathan is attainable by constant and diligent appli- The Brotherhood endeavours to instil in its which outlined qualifications for member- cation to the Principles of the Order’. brethren the Ideal in human relationships. ship which is offered only by invitation. Hospitals fundraiser The Cedars Lodge No 1041 sponsored and supported one of its members, W Bro Ronnie Shoushani, in a 10 km run for the Children's Hospitals of Randwick, Westmead and The Hunter on Sunday, 8 November.
The program was called ‘Everyday hero’, Degree apron, the distinguishing badge turning little efforts into superhuman of a Fellowcraft Mason. ones. W Bro Ronnie participated in the As a mentor to many in the lodge, W race with thousands of contestants and Bro Shoushani leads by example, working supporters all running for charity. tirelessly to financially support the hospi- A total of $2,631 from lodge funds and tals’ purchase of state-of-the-art medical pledges was used to sponsor the run. equipment, support life-saving services, W Bro Ronnie wore a T-shirt bearing and undertake medical and child health the Cedars Lodge logo and the ‘It's No research. Secret, Real Men Wear Aprons’ logo, in support of the book produced by UGL W Bro Ronnie Shoushani sporting his ‘It’s No NSW & ACT. He also sported Second Secret, Real Men Wear Aprons’ T-shirt.
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Lodge Capitol No 612 Lodge Greater Taree No 66 A Capitol Helping Night Santa anberra’s Freemasons were treated he brethren of Lodge Greater Taree Cto an unusual event and an unusual TNo 66 responded to the appeal by sight at the last meeting for the year at their Worshipful Master, W Bro Franco Lodge Capitol No 612, on 14 December Rampano, to donate funds to provide 2009. Christmas gifts for the residents of L–R: Sheila Hannal, W Bro Franco The work for the evening was to initiate Wingham Court (a local Whiddon Group Rampano, Santa Claus (W Bro Peter Mr Charanjiet Kashmirian. aged-care facility). Bailey) and Honey Cafe The unusual occurrence was the superb The idea for this effort came from delivery of the Mode of Preparation by Junior Warden, Bro Wal Riley. nied W Bro Rampano to help Santa Claus, the candidate’s close friend and EAF, Bro A sum in excess of $500 was collected alias W Bro Peter Bailey, to pass out the Jag Basant (with the GM’s prior approval and resulted in gifts being provided to gifts. of course), which drew a round of spon- every resident in the facility, a total of over Following the visit of Santa, all present taneous applause. eighty. were treated to a Christmas lunch, cour- The unusual sight was the presence of On Wednesday 9 December, a number tesy of the Director of Care, Annette Bar- seven other Entered Apprentices and one of brethren and their partners accompa- rett and her staff. Fellowcraft to witness the occasion. They all appear in the accompanying photograph. Lodge Warragamba No 541 Exceptional as this sight was, and a high note on which to bid farewell to 2009, Canberra’s Freemasons expect it to Trophy for Warragamba become a far more commonplace sight in the not too distant future. t Lodge Warragamba’s Christmas A very successful evening of seasonal Afunction the south was beautifully festivity and entertainment followed. decorated and packed to capacity with masons, their wives, partners and friends. A quartet of musicians played carols and seasonal music to entertain not only those present, but the surrounding area of Orchard Hills. Special guest of the evening was RW Bro Oliver Bergstrom, PAGM, known throughout the jurisdiction as ‘Olly’. He was there as Chairperson of the Masonic Back L–R: The candidate, Bro Kashmirian, Youth Welfare Fund to present Lodge Bro Doug Wyllie of Lodge Wahroonga 674, and Bro Jag Basant of Lodge Capitol 612. Warragamba with the Fund’s trophy for Front L–R: Bro Paul Cassell of Lodge 2009. Capitol 612; Bro Niraj Ramdin of Lodge He spoke at length on the success of Caledonia of Canberra No 933; Bro the Fund and the achievements of those Michael Newman of Lodge Cooma who had benefitted from its assistance and Monaro No 164; Bro Ian Clark of Lodge Ethos No 963; Bro Roger Salvador of gone on to become highly respected in Lodge Perfect of Canberra No 951; VW business life and in the community. Bro Ron Jemesen, DGIW of District 104; The trophy was humbly and gratefully W Bro Luzzi receives the Masonic Youth W Bro Sam Gupta, WM of Lodge Capitol received on behalf of the lodge by the Welfare trophy from RW Bro Olly No 612; and Bro Daniel Bogle Bergstrom, PAGM. Worshipful Master, W Bro Andrew Luzzi.
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REGIONAL ROUNDUP MASONIC NEWS FROM NSW AND ACT District 31 Charity Night arly in December, in the presence of Enearly 60 men, women and children, and with the Regional masoniCare Rep- resentative, VW Bro Paul Larbalestier, and RW Bro Bruce Quirk, the previous RGC for Region Three, in attendance, District 31 held its annual Charity Night at the Punchbowl Masonic Centre. Cheques amounting to a total of nearly $5,000 were presented to two families with Newly Installed Lodge Hellenic Arcadia WM, W Bro Jim Hatzis receives his children suffering from cerebral palsy. certificate from the Installing Master, With tears of joy and gratitude, Diana W Bro Maurice Movsessian at the Tito received her cheques from RW Bro Kensington Centre. Quirk. They will be used to purchase Diana Tito and her son Santiago much needed household equipment for her son Santiago. boy but, through the great efforts of the RW Bro Quirk then delegated to W many brethren and their wives and the The Craft Bro Altan Behdjet the presentation to generosity and support of Region Three, Penifale Latu, who, at first taken aback by a total of over $17,000 was raised, with the amount of the donation, gathered his masoniCare assistance. onboard thoughts and went on to tell of his inten- Residual funds remaining after the pur- n a recent cruise aboard the P&O tion to buy a special hospital bed for his chase of the ‘air-walker’ will be distributed Oship Pacific Dawn to Vanuatu and child. to needy charities, District 31 being the New Caledonia, a notice appeared in the Initially it was intended to raise about first. A special wheelchair will be pre- ‘Pacific Daily’, the daily newsletter, advis- four and a half thousand dollars to pur- sented to a child in District 34 early this ing passengers of the onboard activities, chase an ‘air walker’ for a badly disabled year. asking that any Freemasons travelling on the ship meet the following morning at 11:00am. At the designated time, on 29 October, five brethren gathered in the Promenade Bar. Silver Medals After introductions, the brethren dis- cussed their respective careers, both per- sonal and masonic, where they are now for Albert and what the future may hold for them, ans Souci senior citizen W Bro Albert with a common brotherly bond that only SBerry recently competed in the World Freemasonry engenders. Masters Games held in Sydney and won a It was truly a pleasure to meet and greet silver medal in the sport of table tennis. fellow brethren on this trip knowing that A week later he competed in the Aus- in the event that should assistance be tralian National Titles and won another required, a friend was aboard who would silver medal in the Over Seventy-Five unhesitatingly lend a hand. Men’s Teams event. His partner was Mr B Ho. In 1990, Albert won the St George and Sutherland Shire Table Tennis Association Championships, and in 2008 he competed Albert started playing table tennis in at the Australian Veterans Championships his teens and at a youthful eighty years in Perth and won bronze. He also repre- can still mix it with the best. He has four sented NSW with his mate Desmond Fitz- sons and he would often play table tennis patrick and is ranked ninth in Australia. with two of them, Stewart and David, after Albert was initiated into Lodge school. Illawarra St George in 1952 and was WM Albert is a perfect advertisement for in 1963. The lodge has gone through a the ‘Men’s Health’ campaign because table L–R: W Bro Brian Brown, W Bro Bob Cohen, Bro Brad Lawless, W Bro Bob couple of consolidations and is now Lodge tennis is a fast moving sport and you have Simpson and Bro Andrew Hay Rudyard Kipling No 143. to be very fit and agile to compete.
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Lodge Edinburgh St John No 38 Lodge Jose Rizal No 1045 Historian A colourful makes occasion he Consecration of the new Lodge history TJose Rizal No 1045 on 30 January, will long be remembered for the colour t was a memorable and possibly history and festivity of the occasion. Imaking night when RW Bro Robert With the Filipino community solidly Burns PJGW, initiated his younger son, behind the event, and foundation mem- Gordon, in Lodge Edinburgh St John No bers dressed in specially imported, light 38, late in 2009. blue silk shirts, embroidered in several The Burns family has had a very long- places with the square and compasses, and standing connection with Freemasonry their ladies wearing traditional finery, the and this Mudgee lodge. RW Bro Burns day had the atmosphere of a grand event. joined Lodge Edinburgh St John in May Over 170 masons took their seats for 1950 and will be due this year for his 60 the ceremony, and the Grand Master year Certificate and jewel. was accompanied by another 50 Grand He was installed as WM in 1957, which Officers. The WM of Lodge Jose Rizal No 1045, VW coincided with the centenary of Free - Following the consecration ceremony, Bro Emmanuel Maniago, with his wife Remy masonry in Mudgee, and had the privilege VW Bro Emmanuel Maniago was rein- of occupying the chair of King Solomon stalled as Foundation Worshipful Master In his address, the Grand Master con- to initiate his father, William Sedden by RW Bro Rey Porras and then invested gratulated the members of Lodge Rizal Burns, and brother-in-law, George Burton, the Foundation Officers. and all who had assisted in making the together on 6 July 1960. Gavels were presented to the Rein- day a success, and went on to say that He again occupied the chair on the stalling Master by W Bro Greg Todio, the many more new lodges were planned. night of 2 November 1983, to initiate his WM of a sister Philippino lodge in Vic- Jose Rizal was a famed Filipino intel- second son, James. On 4 November 2009, toria, who was accompanied by a number lectual and anti-colonialist whose memory he once more took the chair to initiate his of brethren from that State. is celebrated in that country on Rizal Day. youngest son, Gordon, into the lodge. Among RW Bro Burns’ many roles in Lodge Edinburgh St John is that of lodge Sphinx Lodge No 107 historian and collector of memorabilia. He is a member of the management com- mittee and a mentor to many. Sri Lankan Installation All these tasks he undertakes with Proclamation and the Investiture of Offi- vigour, dedication and a keen determina- isiting Sri Lanka last December, W cers were conducted in the First Degree, tion to maintain the lodge’s standards. VBro Christopher Williams, Grand Librarian, had the good fortune to witness an example of different procedures in an the 149th Installation Meeting of Sphinx Irish lodge. Lodge No 107, Irish Constitution, in the The south, which was very well Victoria Masonic Temple, Galle Face, attended, was held at a local hospitality Colombo. college, where students provided service The Provincial Grand Master of the of the highest standard, under the super- Provincial Grand Lodge for Irish Freema- vision of one of the college staff, also a sonry in Sri Lanka, RW Bro Colonel R Freemason. Harindran, the District Grand Master for As is the custom in Irish lodges, the English Freemasonry in Sri Lanka, RW WM took wine with most of the assem- Bro Dr Milroy Sherwin Perera, and W Bro bled brethren before proceedings began. Bramwell Smith, representing Scottish Sphinx Lodge was formed as a military Constitution Freemasonry attended, as lodge, and even today, many of its mem- did many Grand Lodge Officers. bers are serving or retired members of the RW Bro Robert C Burns PJGW (right) with The Proclamation of W Bro Chandima Sri Lankan defence forces. his son Gordon (left) and, VW Bro Eric Beer, DGIW of District 71 Dabare as WM was carried out by the Pictures of the event are available on lodge’s Director of Ceremonies. Both the the web at www.sphinxlodge.org.
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REGIONAL ROUNDUP MASONIC NEWS FROM NSW AND ACT Surfing Lodge Gymea No 796 fundraiser Lodge Gymea’s 60th he Cook Community Classic is an anniversary Tannual Cronulla surfing contest odge Gymea No 796 recently cele- where local community charity groups are Lbrated its 60th Anniversary, and the invited to fundraise prior to and during 61st Installation Ceremony was held in the event. the Sutherland Masonic Centre. Promoted events included a raffle (with When RW Bro Ken Bellingham, the first prize of a return QANTAS trip to PAGM, the Grand Master’s representative, tificate to the newly installed Master, W London for two), a community ball and was asked to present the appropriate Cer- Bro Stuart, surrounded by the other 16 a community market. tificate to the newly installed WM, W Bro Past Masters of the lodge. Sutherland Masonic Charity Com- Ken Stuart, he realised that a goodly One of the Past Masters, W Bro Warren mittee decided to participate this year and number of Past Masters of Lodge Gymea Eacott, made the comment that these 18 successfully raised a total of $3,720 which were present and asked them to stand. brethren between them have served the will be distributed to various local charity Sixteen brethren stood. lodge a total of 27 years! groups. The event also provided great The photo, taken in the spectacular In a personal touch, W Bro Brian exposure for masonic activities within the freshly painted lodge room, shows RW Cooper, Installing Master, is the son-in- community. Bro Bellingham, himself twice a Past law of the newly installed Master and is Master of the lodge, presenting the Cer- standing on his left.
Lodge Kilwinning No 13 Re-installation Broken Hill Royal Arch Install n Wednesday 9 September the First Hill airport, followed by a visit to see the at Kilwinning OGrand Principal and Grand Master, artist Jack Absalom in his gallery of fine M.Ex.Comp. Greg Mason accompanied art and collection of opal jewellery. arly in the afternoon of 25 October, by his wife Barbara, his Grand Director Jack will be well remembered for his ERW Bro Kevin Foster OAM PAGM, of Ceremonies V.Ex.Comp. Alan Tuffley travels on television to the bush locations was discharged from the Nepean Public and his wife Margaret, travelled to Broken where his beautiful landscape paintings Hospital and driven to Oatley Masonic Hill to attend the Installation of Principals were produced. Centre to represent the MW Grand of the Barrier Mark and Royal Arch With just 11 members, visitors and Master at the Re-Installation of RW Bro Chapter No 16. Grand Chapter Officers present, the Re- Reginald Thomas Rudd Davis PJGW by After an overnight stop in Cobar, they installation of R.Ex.Comp. Rex Cederblad VW Bro Jack Marks PDGDC, as WM of arrived with time to take a tour of the as First Principal, R.Ex.Comp. Brian Lodge Kilwinning No 13. Royal Flying Doctor Base at the Broken Anderson as Second Principal and The meeting was well attended, with the Ex.Comp. Harry Pluschke as Third Prin- Grand Director of Ceremonies, VW Bro A fine display of masonic memorabilia, cipal was conducted with dignity and Emmanuel Maniago JGD, arranging a fine dating from the foundation of the lodge expertise, ably assisted by members of the delegation of Grand Lodge Officers. 152 years ago was on display for brethren. Coomealla Royal Arch Chapter from Red Addressing the brethren, RW Bro Cliffs near Mildura. Foster, who recently relinquished the posi- A fine festive board followed but, as tion of Curator of the Museum of Freema- ladies do not attend, Barbara and Margaret sonry, Sydney, urged that they pay tribute were entertained by their ladies first with to the early members and their full faith a guided tour of the city followed by that we would carry on the traditions they dinner at a local restaurant. worshipped. He also spoke of his long Leaving Broken Hill the following day association with Scouting, as Honorary for the return journey, late in the after- Commissioner for NSW. noon, with exhaustion setting in, it was The first meeting of Lodge Kilwinning wisely decided to have an overnight stop No 377, Scottish Constitution, was held in in Dubbo. the Cottage of Content Inn, King Street, A wonderful time was had by all on this, Newtown, on 5 May 1857, and the first Ini- L–R: RW Bro Kevin Foster, RW Bro Reg M.Ex.Comp. Mason’s final visitation as tiate was Samuel Gearside, the publican. Davis (WM) and VW Bro Jack Marks First Grand Principal and Grand Master.
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Lodge Lachlan Macquarie No 1042 Lodge Victoria Cross No 928 Lachlan Lodge Victoria Cross Install
n Saturday 16 January W Bro Dou- Macquarie Oglas Cook very ably installed Bro James Robert Stephen Davis as the WM of Installation Lodge Victoria Cross No 928, for the en- suing year. The ceremony marked the com- n Saturday 28 November the one mencement of the lodge’s second year since Oyear old Lachlan Macquarie Lodge its re-consecration on 17 January 2009. No 1042 celebrated the installation of the W Bro Davis is a serving member of new WM, RW Bro Dick Ford. the Australian Army and his preparedness Sea Rescue was the beneficiary of the for the task ahead is a testament to his night and the continued charity for the military training and the high standards lodge for the coming year. Fundraising at required by the lodge. the banquet produced $1,000, which will The ceremony was held at the Liver- be matched by masoniCare to make it pool Masonic Centre and was witnessed $2,000. A great start to the year! by more than 80 masons, including a del- Bro Michael Couper won the top prize egation of 36 Grand Officers, led by MW in the raffle which was a Nokia N85 state- Bro Anthony Raymond Lauer, APM of-the-art mobile phone valued at over PGM. $800. He was accompanied by MW Bro Rev Noha Sayed, a guest at the event and Raymond Green PGM, Senior Chaplain wife of RW Bro Garry Sayed, from The of the NSW Ambulance Service, the Cedars Lodge, won the Ladies Raffle prize Chairman Board of Management RW Bro of a five strand freshwater pearl necklace. Stephen Green PAGM, RW Bro Walid The function brought many outsiders Mehanna PSGW, the Junior Grand to Port Macquarie, some for the first time. Warden, RW Bro Bruce Balmond and Most of the guests stayed at Quality Resort Regional Grand Councillor, RW Bro Nigel Sails, including 26 Freemasons and part- Hamilton. ners from Lodge Kellerman, who travelled In a tribute to MW Bro Lauer’s former W Bro James Davis receives his Installed from Sydney for the event, and took the role as NSW Police Commissioner, W Bro Master’s Certificate from MW Bro Tony opportunity of kayaking at Jordans on the Sam Young, Pipe Major of the NSW Police Lauer, PGM Sunday morning before they left. Force Pipes and Drums, played the dele- Other guests came from United Grand gation into the lodge. The Deputy Grand Director Cere- Lodge of NSW & ACT, but the award for monies, VW Bro Antoine Georges, served most travelled had to go to W Bro Les bers of Sea Rescue who attended the as the Grand Director of Ceremonies for Leek and Lesley Partridge who flew in banquet. the occasion. especially from the UK to be at the func- Dick and Graham took the opportunity Also in attendance were five Fellow tion. Les is a foundation member of the of thanking wives and partners for their Craft Freemasons and six Entered Appren- lodge but based in the UK. help during the year and with the banquet tices, each of whom was presented to Their visit was a surprise for the out- preparation. MW Bro Lauer during the course of the going leader, VW Bro Graham Tunstall. ceremony. Graham was overwhelmed when, the day As with many of the newly consecrated before the banquet, he went for coffee with and re-consecrated lodges, progressive a conspirator and saw Les and Lesley sit- offices are held by young Master Masons ting there. and, being a lodge with a military back- Other guests for the evening included ground, many are members of Australia’s friends and family of Dick Ford, one of Armed Forces. whom made a special ‘Installation’ cake The Installation Dinner was held at the which was cut and distributed to all the Moorebank Hotel and those attending guests. were transported between the Masonic Dick Ford said that he and the mem- L-R: David Miles, Anne Currey, Margaret Centre and the venue by shuttle bus. The Ford, Graham Tunstall, Carol Cossgriff, ladies were not forgotten and were enter- bers of Lachlan Macquarie Lodge were Noelyn Tunstall, Lynn Seears and Dick happy to continue their association with Ford tained by a fashion parade prior to being Sea Rescue and thanked the eight mem- joined by the brethren.
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SERVICE CERTIFICATES CONGRATULATIONS
60 Years Service BARRETT, WARREN Lodge Broughton 131 POYNER, LESLIE Lodge St James 45 DAVIS, ERROL Lodge Wahroonga 674 BRENNAN, GEORGE Lodge Horace Thompson REID, ROBERT Lodge Merrylands 479 DIGGINS, LESTER Lodge Sir Joseph Banks 300 Ryde 134 RYAN, DENNIS Lodge Kiama 35 Lodge of Excellence DOOKER, JOHN Forster Great Lakes United 994 BRUCE, GEORGE Lodge Wagga Wagga 22 SANDERS, JOHN Lodge Ku-Ring-Gai 1033 DOUGLAS, RONALD Lodge Toukley 933 CAMPBELL, RUSSELL Lodge Ethos 963 SMITH, JOHN Lodge Theo Grey 234 EDMANSON, KENNETH Lodge Greater Taree L66 CHAPMAN, ERNEST Lodge Artarmon United 285 SPEIGHT, MAURICE Lodge Brotherhood of FISK, ERIC Lodge Condobolin 185 DENNEY, CYRIL Lodge Mandagery 523 Maitland 1029 FRAZER, ANGUS Lodge Alpha 970 DOAK, ALLAN Port Macquarie Daylight Lodge 991 SPRY, BARRY Lodge Gymea 796 GIBSON, RONALD Lodge Illawarra 59 EDWARDS, RONALD Lodge Kiama 35 WALKER, GEOFFREY Nowra Unity 60 GRIEVE, RONALD Lodge Mayfield 493 ESNER, HYMAN Basin View Daylight Lodge 1015 WHITE, TRAVICE Lodge Greater Taree L66 HADDEN, GEOFFREY Brundah Endeavour 429 HALL, HENRY Nowra Unity 60 WILKINSON, VICTOR Lodge Resurgo 223 Lodge HALL, JOHN Forster Great Lakes United 994 HANNAH, CLIFFORD Lodge Merewether – of Excellence Cardiff 576 WILLIAMS, ERNEST The Sir Walter Scott Lodge 123 HARKNESS, EDWARD Lodge Tomaree 878 HORSBURGH, MERVYN Lodge Burnside 729 WYLIE, PERCY Lodge Springwood 409 MAHER, ANDREW Lodge Wahroonga 674 JEFFERY, NEIL Port Macquarie Daylight Lodge 991 MAHER, JOHN Lodge Wahroonga 674 MUIR, GORDON Lodge Temora 168 JENNER, GEORGE Concord Technology 432 Years Service JONES, ALBERT Lodge Westlake Daylight 997 50 PAYTON, STEPHEN Lodge Eltham 272 LEEDER, ROY Lodge Sir Joseph Banks 300 ARMSTRONG, ALEC Lodge Hastings 69 RICH, HAROLD Bankstown Daylight Lodge 996 LITTLEWOOD, VIVIAN Lodge Wagga Wagga 22 BARBEY, REX Lodge Wagga Wagga 22 ROBERTS, JAMES Lodge Richard Coley 152 MALLITT, WESLEY Lodge Sir Joseph Banks 300 BATTISHILL, NORMAN Lodge Springwood 409 STANMORE, SIDNEY Lodge Temora 168 MCCARTHY, JAMES Livingstone United 604 BOYCE, RAYMOND Lodge Silver City 141 TAUBMAN, ALFRED Basin View Daylight Lodge 1015 MCDONNELL, ROBERT Concord Technology 432 CARTLEDGE, BARRIE Lodge Speers Point 538 TIFFEN, ROBERT Travellers Lodge of NSW 977 MILLER, KENNETH Lodge Mandagery 523 COLLINS, KEVIN Lodge Wyvern 813 ULLRICH, HELMUT Lodge Katoomba 118 MORALAS, ALAN Lodge Tranmere 712 CONNELL, LACHLAN Bankstown Daylight Lodge 996 WALKER, MILTON Lodge Illawarra 59 PERCIVAL, HAROLD Lodge Ingleburn 815 CORMACK, WILLIAM Brundah Endeavour 429 WATSON, WILLIAM The Goulburn Lodge of PERDRIAU, EDGAR Balmain Lodge 23 COURT, MERVYN Concord Technology 432 Australia 58 PETERS, LEX Lodge Sir Joseph Banks 300 CRAIGIE, CLIFFORD Lodge Perfect of Canberra 951 WILSON, DEAN Lodge Farrer 93
CCFA Shoalhaven recognises Juan Alvarez W Bro Juan Alvarez PAGM has drought. Fund - Presentation Rreceived a distinguished honour in raising for NSW n behalf of the Coffs Coast being named as the Shoalhaven Citizen Freemasons, NSW OFreemason Association, and with of the Year for 2010. A long standing Surf Lifesaving, assistance from a masoniCare Grant, VW mason who is well known for his chari- Cambewarra Rural Bro Norm Standing, DGIW District 52, table work and assistance for other people, Fire Service and a presented the Coffs Harbour Coastal RW Bro Alvarez has also been a promi- day care medical Patrol with $6,000 worth of new Navico nent member of the Grand Lodge Foreign centre in Narooma Radar equipment. The presentation took Correspondence Committee. are amongst his place at the Coffs Harbour Marina on 14 He is chairman of the non-profit organ- other activities. November 2009. isation Hands Across NSW, which he RW Bro Alvarez, Coastal Patrol Commander Lindy helped create and which helps disadvan- who arrived from Argentina in 1964, Powell said the Coastal Patrol were very taged farmers during times of severe recently won the Integral Energy Regional grateful to the CCFA, who had exceeded Service Award, which acknowledges people all hopes and expectations when they who are passionate about dedicating their offered to fund the full purchase price of lives to helping others. the radar set up. At the presentation night at the Shoal- She said that it would aid search and haven Entertainment Centre, he said the rescue operations by giving the ability to award was so unexpected. ‘I feel that I am cover greater areas in shorter times to giving something back to this country for locate those in distress, which would make what it has given me. I extended the hand a great contribution to the safety of sea- of friendship and it is great to receive farers in our waters. friendship back,’ he said.
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MARCH 2010 CROSSWORD
DOWN 1 & 11 – Alphabetical listing in the back of the First Degree Ritual Book of 2007 (8, 2, 5) 2 Acting without due consideration (8) 3 Artificial, of an inferior substitute (6) 5 A ‘just and upright man and a teacher of righteousness’ (4) 6 Cause of a person’s ruin or downfall (8) 7 A group or set of nine (6) 8 Table for offerings to God (5) 11 See 1 down 14 Unfavourable (7) 17 Female order related to Freemasonry (8) 18 More decorous (8) 19 Blindfold (8) 22 See 15 across 23 Workroom (6) 24 Sea between Greece and Turkey (6) 27 Constitutional right to reject (4) This one is not a Cryptic. It is based on 1 &11 down with answers as they relate to old words used in the ritual book Solutions next issue © adsXwords
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ACROSS 1 Highest order in English knighthood (6) 20 Tiny amount (7) 4 Persuaded (7) 21 Nil (4) 9 Preoccupy (6) 25 Leave the room (6) 10 Important, fundamental (8) 26 Regarded as being valuable (8) 12 Consecrate (8) 28 Notched, zigzag (8) 13 Large insect (6) 29 Castor and Pollux (6) 15 & 22 – down The 18th Degree (4, 5) 30 Group for the order of DeMaloy (7) 16 Slavery (7) 31 Waterproof jacket with a hood (6)
Members of Sydney District 25 … in their fourth decade of organising Christmas hampers for the needy and under-privileged in their area.
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INITIATES WELCOME TO THE CRAFT Freemason welcomes new members to the Craft
Name Lodge Name Lodge Name Lodge ANSTEY, RAYMOND Lodge Nepean 29 EMMERTON, MITCHELL Lodge Albert C. Petrie 954 LOVERO, SEVERINO Lodge Beauty of Cabra Vale 743 ARHN, LE Lodge Liverpool 197 FIDDEN, JARROD Lodge Thespian 256 MANSFIELD, MICHAEL Lodge Army and Navy 517 ATIENZA, ROLANDO Lodge Beauty of Cabra Vale 743 GAUKROGER, SIMON Lodge Inverell 48 MASON, GREGORY Lodge Silver City 141 AVOUB, CHARLIE The Cedars Lodge 1041 GERATHY, NICHOLAS Lodge Ulmarra 186 MAZAHERI, MIAD Lodge John Williams 148 BALL, NATHAN Lodge Celebration of Fairfield 345 GERION, RINALDO Lodge Warragamba 541 MCLEAN, STEPHEN Lodge Inverell 48 BARBER, DARREN Lodge Nambucca 271 GIBSON, ANDREW Lodge Courallie 235 MCLUCKIE, JOHN Lodge Celebration of Fairfield 345 BARNES, LAWRENCE Lodge Como 738 GOODWIN, CLINTON Lodge Castlereagh 72 MCMILLAN, JAMES Lodge Blacktown Kildare 393 BARSOUMIAN, JOHN Lodge Harold Herman GORMAN, PAUL The Prince Of Wales Lodge 102 Unity 428 MURPHY, PHILIP The Lachlan Waugoola Lodge 142 GOW, BRENDAN Lodge Richard Coley 152 BELL, JONATHAN Lodge Victoria Cross 928 NASH, SHANE Lodge Como 738 GREAVES, ANTHONY Lodge Como 738 BELLETTE, JOHN Lodge Glen Innes 44 NEWHAM, DAVID Lodge Camden 217 GRILLS, WARREN The Peel Lodge 209 BENFIELD, PHILIP Lodge Ulmarra 186 NEWMAN, MICHAEL Lodge Cooma Monaro 164 HARLEY, TIMOTHY Lodge Chelmsford 261 BENNETTS, KIM Lodge Glen Innes 44 NOHRA, CHARBEL Lodge Panania 845 HARVEY, PHILIP The Hills Lodge 1025 BISHOP, MICHAEL Lodge Panania 845 OBEID, CHARLIE Lodge Celebration of Fairfield 345 HOWES, JAMES Lodge Hurlstone Park United 288 BOGLE, DANIEL Lodge Capitol 612 OLDFIELD, JON The Hills Lodge 1025 JACKSON, JOSEPH Lodge Celebration of BORG, MATTHEW Lodge Camden 217 PADROTH, MICHEAL Lodge Pacific 298 Fairfield 345 BRAUNSTEINER, KARL Lodge Germania 1036 PALMER, HARRY Lodge Baulkham Hills 958 JOHNS, DEREK Lodge Canoblas Lewis 806 BRENNAN, CRAIG Lodge Edinburgh St John 38 PAYNE, BILL Lodge Kensington 270 JOHNSTON, NATHAN Lodge Coeur de Lion 84 BREW, LYLE Lodge Leopold 128 PENDER, PHILLIP Lodge Warragamba 541 JONES, MATTHEW Lodge Nambucca 271 BRITTEN, DARREN Lodge Illawarra 59 PETER, LENNOX Lodge Corrective Services 1039 JONES, MATTHEW Lodge Saratoga 937 BROWN, BRETT Lodge Queanbeyan St Andrew 56 PORTER, GLENN Lodge Nepean 29 KASHMIRIAN, CHARANJIET Lodge Capitol 612 BURNS, GORDON Lodge Edinburgh St John 38 POULTON, WAYNE Nowra Unity 60 KEATING, BRETT Balmain Lodge 23 BURNS, IAN Lodge Alpha 970 PRICE, FRANK The Old Sydneians' Lodge 639 KELLY, MATTHEW Lodge Armidale 641 CARVETH, GRAHAM Lodge Hurlstone Park RAINA, MANDEEP Lodge Southern Cross 91 KING, NICK Lodge Castlereagh 72 United 288 RAMDIN, NIRAJ Lodge Caledonia Of Canberra 938 KINSELA, BROOK Lodge Barham 561 CASSIDY-THOMASON, NICK Lodge Livingstone 71 RANKIN, BLAIR Lodge Dunoon 436 KIRKWOOD, DENNIS Lodge Oberon 355 CHAFFER, MATTHEW Lodge Seymour 945 RELLA, PETER Lodge Kellerman 1027 KIRKWOOD, RORY Lodge Oberon 355 CHAKKOUR, ELIE Lodge Trinity 666 REMNANT, WAYNE Lodge Camden 217 CHIRICO, ANTHONY Lodge Alpha 970 KLEIN, KARL Lodge Picton 258 RESPICIO, PAULO Lodge Warringah 83 CLARK, IAN Lodge Ethos 963 KRANTZCKE, MITCHELL Lodge Star Of SAWELL, SIMON Lodge Cornucopia 1037 Wauchope 310 COSOLETO, DOMENICO Lodge Galileo 1019 SHARP, ANTHONY Lodge Armidale 641 KRANTZCKE, WARREN Lodge Star Of Wauchope 310 COZZARINI, JOHN Lodge Emu Plains 860 SMITH, DAVID Lodge Castlereagh 72 LEE, ANDY Lodge Resurgo 223 Lodge of Excellence CRADDOCK, MATHEW Lodge Namoi 207 SOURIS, CHARLES Lodge Albert C. Petrie 954 LEROY, ALEXANDER Lodge Sir Joseph Banks 300 DE VIVAR-MANIQUIZ, OMAR The United Lodge SPACKMAN, PETER Lodge Middle Harbour 292 of Sydney 11 LEVINSON, GAVIN Lodge Castlereagh 72 SPARKES, DAVID Lodge Springwood 409 DONALDSON, ROBERT Lodge Emu Plains 860 LLOYD, ROY Lodge Wyaldra 238 SPRINGER, JONATHAN Lodge Castlereagh 72 EL ZIR, STEPHEN Lodge Cooma Monaro 164 LOUGHLIN, BRETT Lodge Namoi 207 STEDMAN, TREVOR Lodge Canoblas Lewis 806 TAOUK, ANTHONY Lodge John Williams 148 TAYLOR, THOMAS Lodge Calala Tamworth 652 Craig L Consulting TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALISTS TIHANYI, GEORGE Lodge Mosman 228 VIDGEN, MARTIN Lodge Coeur de Lion 84 WALKER, ALEXANDER Lodge Scone 183 Services and communications solutions tailored for small to large and corporate business WALKER, GREGORY Lodge Dawn 511 Telecommunications Expense Management and Reduction – Independent audit report on client’s existing WALKER, MICHAEL Lodge Sydney St. George 269 Information & Communications Technology (ICT) environment including services, technology, and costs WHITNEY, RYAN Lodge Kingsford Smith 1028 Telecommunications Consulting Services and IT Strategy – Creation of Communications Technology (ICT) design for the business, cost benefit analysis, specification of user and/or service requirements, preparation WINDLE, EDWARD Lodge Belubula 472 of tender documents, evaluation of tenders, contract negotiation WOLFSOHN, HOWARD Lodge Harold Herman Telecommunications and IT Solution Delivery – Interim management, program management, project Unity 428 management, quality assurance, technical consulting, vendor management and ongoing maintenance WONG, FRANCIS Lodge Cavanbah 231 CONTACT Bro Craig Laughton | PHONE 02 8669 9550 | MOBILE 0434 721 721 YUAN, MICHAEL Lodge Castlereagh 72 EMAIL [email protected] | WEB www.craiglconsulting.com.au ZAITER, GEORGE Lodge Castlereagh 72
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Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution Established in 1880 RFBI APPEAL QUARTER – please support generously
On the 6th March, the RFBI will open its newly constructed 50 bed aged care facility at Leeton. The facility is named ‘Alf Herrmann Lodge’ and will be opened by the Governor of NSW Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO. If you live in the area, please feel free to attend the ceremony at noon. The RFBI APPEALS to Masons to assist in continuing the caring work of this great Institution which began in 1880. Today, in addition to the Annuity and the Benevolent Assistance Schemes, where assistance is granted to those in need, the RFBI provides accommodation for more than 2,400 senior citizens in its retirement villages. The physical evidence of our 20 retirement villages is a testimony to the charitable works of Freemasonry. Be assured, all donations (tax deductible) will be gratefully received and faithfully applied.
The RFBI invites you to leave a BEQUEST IN YOUR WILL to enable the charitable works of the Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution to continue. Please contact Head Office for the appropriate form. The RFBI is keen to seek assistance from VOLUNTEERS. The scope of involvement is limitless. Likewise the RFBI is able to organise SPEAKERS FOR LODGE MEETINGS or any like minded Masonic Function. Please contact Alex Shaw.
The RFBI has vacancies in its self care villages at Basin View, Goulburn, Lake Haven, Lakemba and Newcastle. For retirement village inquiries, please contact Alex Shaw or Ann King on 9264 5986
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