NEW SOUTH WALES MASONIC CLUB MAGAZINE PPhotohoto ppropertyroperty ooff tthehe NNationalational LLibraryofibraryof AAustraliaustralia SSouthernouthern CCrossross fl yyinging ooverver SSydneyydney HHarbourarbour BBridge,ridge, 11931.931. nnla.pic-an6820583la.pic-an6820583 PPICIC PPIC/5931IC/5931 LLOCOC DDrawerrawer PPIC/5931IC/5931 HHallall & CCo.o. SIR CHARLES KINGSFORD-SMITH Club Founded 1893 Print Post Publication PP244187-00007 Issue 32, March 2007 IN THE SPOTLIGHT PRESIDENT’S REPORT GENERAL MANAGER’S Much has occurred in our busy Club since I last reported REPORT to you. Welcome to our fi rst edition of the Our Annual General Meeting held on 27th November last Members magazine for 2007 and it was well attended. would be remiss of me not to mention The fi nancial statements were adopted and each of the and thank our dedicated staff that were Two Special and Five Ordinary Resolutions, full copies of which appeared essential in producing a very good in the October Edition of the Club magazine, were duly passed. result during 2006. The Christmas season proved as busy as ever, with many organisations We are very fortunate here to have a loyal and choosing to celebrate within the ambience of the Club. Our two Club dedicated group of people that are on staff; it does Christmas lunches were well attended and our now famous Christmas Day not matter where they work, if in housekeeping, the New South Wales Masonic Club lunch was booked out well in advance. laundry, reception, food and beverage operations or Of particular importance was the Staff Christmas party which was well administration, they have all demonstrated a loyal ANZAC DAY SERVICE attended and enjoyed by all, including Louise whose performance late in commitment to this Club and its Members. the day left a lasting impression on our General Manager. Wednesday 25th April 2007 The Christmas and New Year period is traditionally On a more serious note, the Board’s ongoing program of building a quiet time of the year for us here but this year The ReaghBar and Castlereagh Lounge will be open from 10am. maintenance and interior improvement has continued. The western wall we were much busier than expected. We have two WEDDING IN CELLO’S of our building has been repaired and repainted and we are arranging important objectives that we will deliver during Please assemble in Castlereagh Street from 2.45pm. Mrs Joan Wright, wife of the late a quotation for repairs to all of the western windows, to be done in February and March of 2007, fi rstly we are to install NSW Masonic Club President Graham Berry and RSL Sub- President Mr Bill Wright and long accordance with heritage standards. and then “go live” with our new Web Reservations Branch President Lindsay Payne will lead Members from term Member of the Club, We are continuing to make improvements to our hotel accommodation to system for the Hotel website. Castlereagh Street into the ReaghBar accompanied by the is pictured above with her ensure that we maintain our Four Star status of which we are justly proud. members of the Clan McLeod Pipe Band. grandaughter Alissa and newly-wed This new reservation system allows any one from husband Rob Lawrie. New leases for our two street frontage shops are being arranged at any where in the world to make a reservation Father Jim Boland will conduct the The couple celebrated their appropriate rentals and work on improving our upper fl oors air conditioning online, to select their preferred accommodation ANZAC Remembrance Service. wedding day in Cello’s on Saturday should be contracted in the near future. choice and price point and have it confi rmed in Our Bugler will be Tim Crow. 24th February, 2007. Our usual Anzac Day service will be conducted on 25th April and all are real time. This facility is certainly a signifi cant welcome. Early luncheon bookings are essential on this important day. The service will be followed by light refreshments development for the Hotel operation as it is for this in the ReaghBar. Every effort is being made by our General Manager and Staff to make Club’s Members and Guests globally. luncheons and dinners in our Club a pleasurable experience. Why not BON VOYAGE A second major development that we are make up a party and enjoy fi ne wine and food in our famous Cello’s undertaking during this period is the installation of SMOKING BAN This week the Touring Group Restaurant or the more informal atmosphere on the second fl oor or drinks Internet Wireless facilities for all Hotel guest rooms. head off on their fi ve day tour to and a snack in the intimate atmosphere of Wendy’s bar? This service can only add value to all who require NSW Smoke-free Environment Amendment Act 2004: Griffi th, Black Stump Country. We I look forward to seeing you. internet facilities during their stay with us here. In October 2004, the then NSW Premier Bob Carr wish them an enjoyable trip and announced that smoking in indoor areas of licensed safe return to Sydney next week. The Fire Services Upgrade Program was also premises would be phased out by July 2007. concluded during the later stages of December The rationale for this decision was to protect workers and For enquiries regarding 2006. This upgrade is a sophisticated system that Graham L. Berry guests from the adverse health effects of smoking caused upcoming Touring Group events sees this Club and Hotel fully compliant with all Fire by prolonged exposure to passive smoking in indoor public and tours, please contact Neville President and Safety regulations. areas. Adam on 9558 5035. This coming year will present many opportunities This legislation is known as the NSW Smoke-free for us here and, with a committed Board and Environment Amendment Act 2004. dedicated staff 2007, should provide a solid To assist licensed premises adjust, three transitional phases have been provided in the lead-up to the 2007 ban. OFFICIALS & COMMITTEES OFFICIALS & COMMITTEES CONTACT US foundation for another year of continued growth and development. Below is the last of the non-smoking requirements under Patron House, Supply & Staff Street Address which ALL licensed venues will need to comply with. I also would like to thank our Members and loyal MW Bro AR (Tony) Lauer, APM, JP Lindsay O. Payne (Convenor) 169-171 Castlereagh Street Sydney 2000 From 2 July 2007 President John W. Barron Phone: (02) 9284 1000 Guests for your patronage during the 2006 year and look forward to your continued support during the THE NSW MASONIC CLUB & CASTLEREAGH Graham L. Berry Charles Lucre Fax: (02) 9284 1999 BOUTIQUE HOTEL WILL BE A SMOKE FREE Vice President Ronald G. Maguire Reservations: 1800 801 576 remainder of 2007 and beyond. ENVIRONMENT: Lindsay O. Payne Finance Honorary Treasurer Stephen G. Bates (Convenor) Postal Address • All enclosed areas of hotels, clubs and nightclubs that Stephen G. Bates Douglas G. B. Cumming PO Box A1160 Sydney South NSW 1235 are open to the general public must be completely non-smoking, and all areas of Star City Casino with Directors Lindsey G. Graham Websites & Email Addresses the exception of private gaming rooms must also be John W. Barron Stephen C. Wearne New South Wales Masonic Club non-smoking.* Douglas G. B. Cumming Website: www.nswmasonicclub.com.au Lindsey G. Graham Club Historian/Magazine Editor Warren Lewis • There will be no other exceptions. Ron Maguire Email: [email protected] Charles Lucre * Smoking will only be permitted in the private gaming areas Magazine Design General Manager Ronald G. Maguire The Castlereagh Boutique Hotel at Star City Casino, not including areas used substantially for Sara Linden NSWMC & Castlereagh Boutique Hotel Stephen C. Wearne Website: www.thecastlereagh.com.au gaming machines. This exception will be reviewed every 12 Printed by General Manager Email: [email protected] months to maintain parity with interstate casinos. Warren Lewis Galloping Press 9558 1466 2 NSWMC Magazine March 2007 MASONIC CONVENTION SOCIAL FUNCTIONS & EVENTS NEW MEMBERS CELLO’S LONG LUNCHES Australasian Association October 2006 - February 2007 of Masonic Clubs 28th Mr D. Adamson, Retired Join us in Cello’s on the last Friday of every month for our Long Lunch series. The full a la carte menu is available plus our fabulous wine list. Biennial Convention Mr L. Azzaro, Director Mr J. Bagala, Sec/Director/Farmer Please book directly with Cello’s Restaurant, phone 9284 1014. Rockhampton Queensland 2007 Mr P. Baigent, Pilot Mr R. Bamber, Executive Director Telstra Hosted by The Rockhampton Prof D. Barker AM, Law Professor Masonic & Citizens Club Inc. Mr T. Barnes, Retired Friday March 30 & Mrs E. Beattie, Retired Address: 114 William Sreet Mr J. Benson, Deputy Cmmss Friday May 25 Rockampton QLD 4700 Fire Brigades Mr J. Boast, Project Manager Ian Bloxsom Jazz Trio PO BOX 684 Miss L. Boorn, Retired Airline Offi cer Ian “Blokko” Bloxsom is one of Enquiries: Registration & Mr W. Bowley, Retired Australia’s fi nest jazz percussionists. Conference information Mrs N. Bradley, Retired He teamed up with Peter Locke contact the Secretary Mr L. Brandon, Retired (piano) and Ashley Turner (bass), in Manager, Mr Graeme J Mr W. Brash, Retired Ms D. Broun, Retired 2003 to “do the gig in a different way, Spence Mr A. Burrell, Retired with plenty of solo space for all three Phone: 07 49 272 779 Mrs R. Campbell, Grazier players”. Fax: 07 49 211 493 Above: Seated, Her Excellency the Governor Mr C. Clark, Civil Engineer Book your Long Lunch and enjoy the Professor Marie Bashir AC & Sir Nicholas Mr A. Clarke, Regional Inspector ambience of the “power trio” in Cello’s Date: 28 April to 5 May 2007 Shehadie AC OBE.