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April Magazine 2005.Indd NEW SOUTH WALES MASONIC CLUB Magazine Club Founded 1893 Issue 26, April 2005 THE MINT Photographer Ray Joyce OFFICIALS & COMMITTEES PRESIDENT’S REPORT Patron MW Bro AR (Tony) Lauer, APM, JP Acting President Dear Members, FREE LUNCH Graham L. Berry The previous President’s OFFER Acting Vice President Message came Lindsay O. Payne to you from our beloved late President, Bill Wright. Honorary Treasurer That message was received by most HOW DOES THIS Stephen G. Bates of you just before Christmas. OFFER WORK? Directors When Bill wrote his last message to Warren R. French you he was still confi dent of returning Just successfully introduce Lindsey G. Graham to lead and guide this Club in 2005. and nominate a Ronald G. Maguire His words were “I look forward to ‘member of your family Iris P. Morgan meeting up with you in the New Year”. or a close friend’ Ron B. Neilson to join as a Member of the Lindsay O. Payne In another part of this magazine you NSW Masonic Club and Stephen C. Wearne will be reminded of some of Bill’s professional and personal history ‘we will buy you both lunch’ House, Supply & Staff and his place within this Club. Lindsay O. Payne (Convenor) Our rules do not foresee such in Cello’s Restaurant. Warren R. French a tragic event as the death of a The Club will also provide a Ronald G. Maguire President whilst in offi ce and there is complimentary bottle of Stony Peak Graham L. Berry no provision to appoint a President Chardonnay or Shiraz for you both to in the circumstances. The Board enjoy during your lunch. Finance Members unanimously asked me to CONDITIONS APPLY Stephen G. Bates (Convenor) act in the role of President until the Members may nominate new Iris P. Morgan next elections. I was Vice-President. members in conjunction with Ron B. Neilson I will continue to apply the same this offer more than once! Lindsey G. Graham principles as Bill did in the running of Club Historian/Magazine Editor your Club. Ron Maguire Like all other members, I feel the Although our trading fi gures over the loss of Bill most deeply. He believed Christmas and January period were General Manager that our Club was the best in Sydney down, our hotel occupancy has been Warren Lewis for atmosphere, value for money particularly good over recent weeks Operations Manager and friendliness. Let us honour his and we hope for a continuation of Lee Nettelbeck memory by living up to his beliefs. this trend. I encourage you to use on a regular Magazine Design Apart from the loss of Bill, our Club has suffered further losses; the basis the facilities of your Club. Sara Linden mother of Rita Surio, Don Fox, the Kind regards, Printed by treasurer of the Veterans’ Association Galloping Press 9558 1466 and Jim McIlvride a former director and life member. Street Address 169-171 Castlereagh Street Sydney 2000 On behalf of the Board, our members and staff I extend Graham L. Berry Phone: (02) 9284 1000 condolences to the three families. Acting President Fax: (02) 9284 1999 Reservations: 1800 801 576 Postal Address DONATIONS & MEMORABILIA Following the recent restoration of the Boardroom, the Club is keen to collect PO Box A1160 Sydney South NSW 1235 memorabilia to place on display. Websites & Email Addresses Any member who wishes to donate or loan memorabilia please contact Lee Website: www.nswmasonicclub.com.au Nettelbeck, Operations Manager, on 02 9284 1000. Email: [email protected] MAGAZINE SUBMISSIONS The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel Thank you to those members and groups that submitted material for the Club Magazine. If you would like something considered for inclusion in the Website: www.thecastlereagh.net.au Magazine please contact Rita on 02 9284 1006 or email the Club at: Email: [email protected] [email protected] 2 NSW Masonic Club Magazine October 2004 2 NSW Masonic Club Magazine April 2005 GENERAL MANAGER’S REPORT Well hello Anzac Day on April 25th is before everyone, I hope us once more and a very special New South Wales you all had an day has been planned at the Masonic Club opportunity over NSWMC to commemorate our the Easter break fallen. Details are available by to enjoy some time off and relax a contacting Administration at the ANZAC DAY SERVICE little. In the previous edition of this Club on 9284 1000. Monday 25th April 2005 magazine I reported that our then The ReaghBar in the reception President Mr T.W (Bill) Wright was foyer has just undergone a in hospital and that his imminent wonderful transformation and I recovery was expected. would encourage Members and This, unfortunately, and most Guests to pop in and take a look tragically, was not the case as Bill’s at this refurbishment. The inclusion condition deteriorated and he has of tasteful leather Chesterfield since passed away. The passing of lounges, new tub chairs and tables our President Bill Wright is reported and other quality period pieces in in more detail in this magazine. Our this area can only be described as sincere condolences go to Bill’s dramatic. wife of forty seven years, Joan, I have received numerous letters and his children Robert and Greg, from our Club Members praising our his immediate family and his many Reciprocal Club Program. There is friends, he will be sadly missed. a great deal of interest displayed Memorial at ANZAC Cove near the site The passing of Bill Wright required by our Members in this facility of the Australian & New Zealand Army a reshuffle of the Board of Directors and an editorial component in this Corps dawn landing - 25th April 1915. and the vacancies created with magazine has been set aside to Bill’s passing have been filled by the provide further information. The ReaghBar and Castlereagh former Vice President Mr Graham I would like to welcome our latest Lounge will be open from 10am. Berry who was elected and elevated Reciprocal Club on board the Please assemble in Castlereagh to the role of Acting President. Mr Commercial Club in Albury. We Street from 2.45pm. Stephen Wearne was nominated are very pleased that we have and accepted for the vacant position now formed an affiliation with this NSW Masonic Club Acting President as a Director on the Board. prestigious Club of 30,000 Members Graham Berry and RSL Sub-Branch We were most fortunate on and look forward to a long and President Lindsay Payne will lead Tuesday the 15th of February fruitful relationship. You will find the Members from Castlereagh Street to host a luncheon for the Royal Commercial Club featured in the into the ReaghBar accompanied by Commonwealth Society. Their Reciprocal Clubs segment in this the members of the Clan McLeod President, Mr Frank Gartrell, magazine Pipe Band. his enthusiastic committee and Late News Item: It is with extreme Professor David Flint are to be Father Jim Boland will conduct the regret that at the time of printing congratulated for organising such ANZAC Remembrance Service. this Members magazine I have to an enjoyable luncheon. announce the passing of former Our Bugler will be Tim Crow. Special guests attending on the Director and Life Member Mr The service will be followed by light day were the British Consul Mr Jim McIllvride on Tuesday March refreshments in the ReaghBar. Tim Holmes and his Croation 15th 2005. The contribution that counterpart in Australia Mr Goroslav Jim provided for this Club will be Keller and Mrs Sonda Keller. featured in the next edition of this magazine. Our deepest sympathy Christmas in July is fast is extended to Jim’s wife Joyce approaching and as is always and their children Douglas, Peter, the case tickets for this special Raymond, Laurice, Jan and their occasion will be in demand so I would suggest that Members and many friends for their loss. their guests that would like to attend should be quick so as not to be disappointed. Tickets are available at reception located on the first floor at Administration or contact Rita Warren Lewis Surio on 9284 1000. General Manager April October 2005 2004 NSW NSW Masonic Masonic Club Club Magazine Magazine 33 Thomas William (Bill) Wright It is with a great deal of sadness that we formally acknowledge the sad passing of our late President T. W. (Bill) Wright in the early hours on Tuesday morning on December 21st 2004. Bill was a long serving Member of the NSWMC, a Director on the Board and more recently President of this Club. Bill was a sincere man of great integrity who will be sorely missed by us all here at the NSWMC who had the pleasure to know him. As this is our fi rst Members’ magazine printed since Bill’s passing I would like to précis Bill Wright’s history as it is one of great personal achievement. 10th September 1929 – 21st December 2004 Thomas William (Bill) Wright was born on into the latest developments in this field practice and assist the NSW Board the 10th September, 1929, the second and in the restoration and preservation of Architects in assessing overseas- son of three siblings, Lionel (deceased) of historic buildings, which were included qualified architects seeking recognition and sister Gail. in his responsibilities in Sydney eg, of their qualifications and also monitoring He was raised and educated in the Government House, Parliament House candidates for examination by the Board. St.George district and played grade and the Law Courts. He was Honorary He was President of Liverpool Lions Club schoolboy tennis in the district.
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