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THE HERALD

Publication of the Priory of Victoria, Commanderies of Geelong & Tasmania, Ballarat Founding Group, Gippsland/Peninsula Group

Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller –Australasia

CONTENTS

PRIOR’S REPORT

VALE

GEELONG INVESTITURE

VICTORIAN PRIORY

CHAPLAIN

GRAND PRIORY PRELATE

PRIORY MEMBERS LEAD

THE WAY

OSJ MEMBERS “ON THE RAILS”

2016 CALENDAR OF

EVENTS, MEETINGS

Edition 27: March 2016

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Welcome to the 27th Edition of the Victorian Priory’s HERALD—the first for 2016. In this Edition we record and acknowledge the passing of two of our members; provide expansive coverage of the latest Investiture of a new Dame and three Knights in Geelong; the Installation Ceremonies for the Grand Prior of Australasia and the Prior of Victoria; coverage of the very successful Steam & Cuisine event; provide an updated Diary of Events and Functions for 2016; and Members News and appointments.

This is the first of many Reports you will be receiving from me during my term as Prior. My intention is to maintain clear lines of communication between us all – and I certainly would welcome and encourage any feedback you might wish to provide.

I am honoured to be elected to serve as the Victorian Prior and am cognisant of the responsibilities of the role. As I do so, and with the assistance of all members, I will build on the solid foundations laid by all of my predecessors believing that we must continue our efforts to revitalise the work and traditions of our Order and our Priory to ensure currency and growth.

It has been an exceptionally busy start to the year. The Geelong Commandery is to be congratulated on the highly successful Investiture

held in Saturday 27 February 2016 where a Dame and three Knights were invested into the Order. The Service also saw the Installation of the Grand Prior HE Chevalier Peter Wiltshire GCSJ, and the Victorian Prior HE Dame Barbara Abley AM DJSJ FACN. The Grand Priory of Australasia recorded its hearty thanks for the good work and wise leadership of Bailiff Emeritus Royce Pepin AM MBE GCSJ who has retired as Grand Prior of Australasia.

The numbers attending the Service and luncheon were excellent, and the impressive Investiture was recorded. Copies of this DVD will be made available to be distributed to interested parties in due course. The Victorian Priory was well represented including full representation from the Ballarat Founding Group lead by Dame Val Sarah AM DSJ; an excellent delegation from the Tasmanian Commandery lead by Commander Edward Gauden KGSJ; a large number of Melbourne based members and partners; representatives from the Gippsland/Peninsula Group lead by Chevalier Alex Anderson KSJ; and a large contingent from the South Australian Priory lead by HE Chevalier Brenton Mollison RFD ED JP CJSJ. Many guest and friends were also in attendance.

Geelong hosted a meeting of the Grand Priory Council on 26 February - grateful thanks to Chevalier Geoff Neilson AM GCSJ for facilitating the meeting venue at Crowe Horwath.

The Priory extends its genuine thanks to all, who over many weeks and months planned and/or participated in the Investiture, or who played a supporting role on the day including Sr Anne Lourey (Pastoral Assistant) and Father Kevin Dillon AM. (St Mary’s Parish).

The Victorian Priory extends its congratulations to the Grand Prior on his recent appointment as a Lieutenant to the Grand Councillor, HE Bailiff Boudewijn Franck OSJ, a member of the Priory of the Low Countries. We sincerely wish him well in his endeavours to serve the Petit Conseil whilst also strengthening relations with other member Grand Priories, Priories and Commanderies of our international Order.

Congratulations to Chevalier Dr Barry Edwards CGSJ on his well deserved promotion which recognised the enormous contributions he has made to the work of The Leprosy Mission (TLM), and to the many other organisations he is heavily involved with. Congratulations also to newly appointed members of the Executive Committee of the Tasmanian Commandery: Chevaliers Barry Hirt OAM KSJ Secretary; Neil Hirt KSJ Treasurer; and fellow Executive Committee members Com. John Kennedy KSJ and Rev Canon David O’Neill KGSJ, who is also the Commandery Chaplain.

Finally, I would encourage all members and friends of the Priory to support two important fundraisers—the Victorian Priory fundraiser on Thursday 26 May; the beneficiary is Connecting Skills Australia which is a not for profit organisation providing services to Victorians with a disability; and the Ballarat Founding Group welcomes Members and friends to attend their inaugural Fundraiser Luncheon on Wednesday 18 May in support of the establishment of a Food Hub (Ballarat) by United Way Ballarat. More details to follow.

Barbara Abley AM DJSJ FACN Prior

PRIOR’S REPORT

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Graham so valued his membership he nominated both son Paul and son-in-law Andrew to also be Knights in the Priory in acknowledgement of the community work they had been involved in. Graham and the family were noticeably very regular attenders at Priory functions.

One particular initiative Graham introduced was the Family Open Day held at Dame Elizabeth Murdoch’s Cruden Farm in Langwarrin. These days were held in conjunction with the Mental Health Foundation, Victoria, almost annually for 10 years and Graham always chaired the joint Association Organizing Committee meetings. These events were great fundraisers for our respective charities. Graham’s graciousness of character and natural kindness were expressed in his personal concern and support for the wellbeing of his fellow Knights and Dames, and their families, in many ways over the past 20 years. Knights and Dames of the Order, together with family, friends and others will miss Graham immensely but we will all fondly remember him. [Truncated Tribute by Grand Prior Peter Wiltshire to the Memorial Service—Celebration of Graham’s Life on 20 January 2016]

Graham was recognised and awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) on 26 January 1989 “In recognition of service to medicine, particularly in the field of psychiatry.”

My thanks to Chevalier Russell Jones KJSJ Vice Chancellor - Victorian Priory, for providing the following text of a Citation on the basis of Graham’s long and selfless service to the RANZCP, the profession of psychiatry and the community. Professor Graham Burrows was commended as a most worthy and meritorious recipient of the College Medal of Honour on the occasion of the College Ceremony in Auckland, 3 May 2010.

”Professor Burrows has a richly-deserved international reputation in diverse research areas including the mood and anxiety disorders, chronic pain and psychosomatics, and hypnosis, and he has been central to the establishment of modern psychopharmacology in Australia. Professor Burrows has been a prolific contributor to the psychiatric literature in Australia and overseas, and has further contributed to the dissemination of knowledge in the psychiatric community through his organisation of many conferences, congresses and scientific meetings – including most recently the 2008 RANZCP Congress in Melbourne.

Outside of the College, his professional contributions have been extensive: he has been involved in numerous advisory boards at state, national and international levels, and he has played active roles in many organisations including The World Federation for Mental Health, The Australasian Society for Psychiatric Research, AMA Victoria, The Collegium Internationale Neuro-Psychopharmacologicum, The Australian and International Societies of Hypnosis, and The Royal Society of Victoria. Professor Burrows has also provided distinguished service as the Foundation Professor of Psychiatry at the Austin Hospital, and as Clinical Director of the Mental Health Clinical Service Unit at Austin Health. Professor Burrows has been an energetic campaigner for the welfare of consumers and has a long history of involvement in advocacy, leadership and active participation in voluntary mental health organisations, including most notably The Mental Health Foundation of Australia and The Mental Health Foundation of Victoria.”

VALE CHEVALIER PROF. GRAHAM DENE BURROWS AO CJSJ

ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM KNIGHTS HOSPITALLER—AUSTRALASIA

VALE

The Victorian Priory records with sadness the passing of Chevalier Ken Goods GCSJ who has been a non active member for some time due to his failing health. Chevalier Ken was originally invested in the Cayman Islands into the Order in Malta 1973. He was Invested into the Victorian Priory in 1988.

Ken was born in England 1923 becoming an Australian Citizen in 1985. He was the beloved husband of Helen (deceased), father of Ken and Ann, father in law of Ann and John, grandfather of Ray, Lori, Ann-Marie, John, Amanda and Lyndsey, great grandfather of Jack, Adam, Lily, Ruby and Seth. He was educated at Reedham College, and served as a CPO in the Royal Navy (pictured at left) in the Fleet Air Arm and was an Honorary Kentucky Colonel.

His career started in journalism and then went into banking and finance. Ken worked in the UK, British Guiana, Trinidad, Cayman Islands, Bahamas, Curaçao, Switzerland and Australia. Ken was a Rotarian, and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He had a varied number of Hobbies including sailing, crosswords and writing and he published his first novel at 90.

A gentle and exceptionally interesting man who was much loved by his family & friends.

Ken passed away on 9 January 2016 aged 93 years.

Victorian Priory members and families were shocked by the tragic and accidental death of Chevalier Professor Graham Burrows AO CJSJ on January 10, 2016. Graham was the loved husband of Barbara, a partner, friend and support for 48 years. He was the devoted father of Chev. Paul & Alison, Kerryn & Chev. Andrew. Graham was a doting Grandfather of Emma, Sophie, Amber and Tristan. He had many close friendships within the OSJ including the Jones and Boyles families.

Graham was invested into the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller Australasia in 1996. He was proud to be a Knight of the Order and over the years was promoted for his work, within the Order and in the community, to the level of Knight Commander of Justice. He was a member of the Victorian Priory Council and held the position of the Priory’s Herald, which made him responsible for overseeing protocol and heraldry within the Priory. His advice was greatly valued and he was much respected within the Order. Chevalier Max Chester OAM KJSJ recalls that some 20 years ago, “it was my privilege to accompany our former late Prior, Ian Vassie AM, to the Austin Hospital, to invite Professor Graham Burrows AO to become a Member of the OSJ.

Graham Dene Burrows AO CJSJ 17th June 1938 – 10th January 2016

VALE CHEVALIER KEN GOODS GCSJ

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GEELONG INVESTITURE 27 FEBRUARY 2016



GEELONG INVESTITURE 27 February 2016

Chevalier Barry Abley KJSJ, Commander, Geelong Commandery

had the pleasure of welcoming Dames, Knights, Family and Guests to

the Investiture of a Dame & three Knights together with the Installation of the Grand Prior and Victorian Prior on Saturday 27th February 2016 at 11am

at St Mary’s Basilica Geelong.

The Installation of the Grand Prior and subsequent election of a new Victorian Prior occurred following the retirement

of HE Bailiff Emeritus Royce Pepin AM, MBE, OSJ in August 2015. The

Grand Priory Council at its meeting on the 30th October 2015 formally

elected HE Chevalier Peter Wiltshire GCSJ, to be installed as the new

Grand Prior of the Order in Australasia.

Above: the Donats making their Vows. From L-R Helen Rodd, Alston Park AM JP, Neville Findlay and David Osborne.

Below L-R: Chevalier Neville Findlay KSJ, Dame Helen Rodd DSJ, and Chevaliers David Osborne and Alston Park AM JP relaxing at the Celebratory Luncheon held in the Silks Room, Geelong Racing Club.

The election of the Grand Prior

created a vacancy for the position of Prior of the Priory of Victoria

(including the Commanderies of Tasmania and Geelong; Ballarat

Founding Group; Gippsland Peninsula Group; Melbourne Metro Group) and subsequently HE Dame Barbara Abley AM DJSJ FACN was

elected to that position.

The Grand Priory Prelate, Chevalier the Venerable John Collas OAM

GCHSJ was assisted by Chevalier Rev’d Dr Kevin Yelverton KSJ.,

Chevalier Rev’d Russell Joyce OAM KSJ, & St Mary’s Parish Priest,

Father Kevin Dillon AM during the Investiture Service.

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INTRODUCING

OUR NEW DAME AND KNIGHTS

CHEVALIER NEVILLE JOHN FINDLAY KSJ

Neville was born in Barham, NSW. He is married to Joy and they have two daughters Claire and Elizabeth. The Findlay family reside in Bannockburn. Neville is the Business Manager at Melton Christian College which caters for children from Prep to Year 12. Administrative responsibilities in private schools means involvement in the activities of the school community and its interaction with the wider community. Neville’s extracurricular responsibilities include as a Representative on the Parents and Friends Association, involvement in the Environmental Group and leading ANZAC Day Services Neville has qualifications in Business Studies, Financial Planning and Company directorships. He is a Certified Practising Accountant; Member of Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a Member of the Association of School Business Administrators. Music has played an important part in his life. He enjoys and has performed across many genres including Rock and Roll bands. Neville has played the organ and piano in several churches, and for the past 15 years has been invited to play the Grand Piano at Victoria’s Government House Open Day which occurs on Australia Day. On this day, Government House is opened to the visitation of thousands of Victorians who during their tour have enjoyed the recitals performed by Neville. He has effectively served four State Governors during his 15 years assignment. He has a passion for travel, languages (fluent in German), debating, public speaking, an interest in all sports, political and military history. He is heavily involved with his Church of Christ community, Kardinia Christian Fellowship which includes financial oversite, part of the “Welcoming Team” established in concert with his wife Joy. This program was set up to greet and introduce new members particularly the younger generation to the wider church community. He had a major Administrative role in the management of the church’s cricket team, part of a mentoring program providing Christian Influence in a secular competition. He established a cricket club newsletter which further emphasised the value of good sportsmanship in recreational pursuits. In earlier times, Neville played cricket at Kerang, also becoming involved within the administrative side including that of Club Secretary and President.

CHEVALIER DAVID CHARLES OSBORNE KSJ

David was born in Ballarat and is married to Ann. They have three children - daughter Georgina, sons Charles and Lachlan. The Osborne family live in Ocean Grove. David has extensive qualifications including a Bachelor of Commerce, Grad. Diploma of Management, Master of Business Administration. He is a Member of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants David is employed at MC Herds Meat Wholesalers located in Geelong. His roles are as a Chartered Accountant - Financial Controller (CFO). He holds or has held responsibilities within the Anglican Parish of Christ Church being as a Church Council Member, providing support for the Christ Church meals program. David is a Chorister; and a Synod representative within the Diocese of Melbourne. Amongst many commitments he is a member of the Royal Children’s Hospital Children’s Brain Tumour Association. David represented his company and served the regional community as a Give Where You Live [GWYL] Loaned Executive; and is currently the Herd Company co-ordinator for Give Where You Live campaigns. He is the Chairman, Ocean Grove Carols in the Park. This event has been brought to the local community by the Combined Churches of Ocean Grove every Christmas for the past 20 years. For most of this time, the Carols were managed for the Combined Churches by the Ocean Grove Baptist Fellowship. Since 2004, the ‘baton’ was passed to the Combined Churches of Ocean Grove and the Carols Management Committee, directed by Chevalier Jon Mamonski. In 2013 The Ocean Grove Carols became incorporated and is chaired by David. Jon continues as Artistic Director. David is a Director of the Ocean Grove Connected Communities Ltd. This body - is a civic and social association in Ocean Grove, founded in 2008. They are dedicated to raising money, to keep their community organisations going. In his spare time, David is a Member of both the Geelong Lawn Tennis Club and the Ocean Grove Tennis Club.


INTRODUCING

OUR NEW DAME AND KNIGHTS

DAME HELEN VIVIENNE RODD DSJ

Helen was born in Bairnsdale and resides in Newtown. She has a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma of Librarianship and formerly worked as an Information Manager. She has authored several articles and Abstracts. Helen is heavily involved in many areas throughout her local, regional and State wide communities, and has many and varied interests. She is the secretary of the Victorian Branch of the National Council of Women Member, formally Chair of the Council of St Hilda College University of Melbourne . Helen is a Member of St Michael’s Uniting Church located in Melbourne. She has held positions on the Church Council as an Elder, Secretary, Treasurer and Honorary Archivist. Helen is a Tutor for a Migrant English program She is a Member of Soroptimists International in Geelong Volunteer with Friends of the Geelong Botanic Gardens including serving on the Committee. She volunteers as a reader on Vision Australia Radio. Within the Uniting Church of Australia Synod of Victoria and Tasmania, Helen has chaired the Joint Board of Christian Education, a member of the Otira Council and a member of the Commission on Education for Ministry. Otira serves the Uniting Church, Synod of Victoria as a centre for education for ministry offering Vocational education for ordained people, Education for lay ministries, Programs and courses for presbyteries, regions and congregations to meet local educational needs, Distance theological education, and oversight of the Conference Centre facilities and hospitality. Her interest and passion for music resulted in her becoming a staunch member of the Geelong Chamber Music Society. She is a member of the Amadeus Society which is a group of esteemed individuals in Sydney and Melbourne who have joined together to support the extraordinary artistic initiatives of Musica Viva Australia. Helen enjoys and values her membership of the Drysdale Ladies Probus Club. To name just afew of the many other groups she supports including: Médecins Sans Frontières; Kids Under Cover; and the Cairnmillar Institute; NOWEYUNG which is a community based organisation established in 1954 to provide a range of services for people with disabilities in East Gippsland.

CHEVALIER GRAEME (ALSTON) PARK AM JP

KSJ

Alston was born in Essendon and is married to Coral.

They have three children: Debbie, Graeme and Julie, plus partners, and 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Alston and Coral reside in Grovedale.

He was formerly the Assistant Manager Victorian and New Zealand Insurance Company now CGU with various positions in Melbourne, Swan Hill, Bendigo and Warrnambool from1949 retiring as Assistant Manager in Geelong in 1987.

Alston is a member of the Presbyterian Church in Australia.

He was awarded an Australian Honour – the Order of Australia Medal 1996 and made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2007 “For service to youth, particularly through leadership roles in the development of the scouting movement throughout Victoria.”

Alston serves on the Barwon Regional Group Committee of the Order of Australia Association as Deputy Chair. He has served the scouting movement extensively for more than 60 years, from age 8 then Adult leader, District, Area and Regional Commissioner and finally Chief Commissioner for Victoria 2001 – 2008.

His service to Scouting has been varied and is extensive having held many positions within the organisation, but in summary he has participated in all major Victorian Scouting Activities for the last 4 decades. Within scouting he has been awarded the Medal of Merit with bar, Silver Acorn, Silver Kangaroo for eminent and meritorious service to Scouting for a period exceeding twenty years.

As an Australian representative he has attended overseas conferences in England, Greece, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Brunei, Taiwan and Sri Lanka. Alston was appointed an Honorary Justice of the Peace in 2009 and as Secretary of the Geelong Branch of the Royal Victorian Association of Honorary Justices.

He received from Freemasons Victoria a Grand Masters Order of Service medal and 60 Years Membership Certificate.

Alston is a former player, Delegate, Secretary and Life member of the Doutta Stars Football Club (Essendon District Football League).

He was a former Secretary of the Swan Hill & District Pipe Band; a member of the Victorian Association of Honorary Justices, the Melbourne Cricket Club to name just a couple of other commitments.

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ORDER OF SAINT JOHN OF JERUSALEM KNIGHTS HOSPITALLER—

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Above: The newly invested Dame and Knights receiving the acclamation of their peers. L - R Chevaliers David Osborne KSJ, Neville Findlay KSJ, Alston Park AM JP KSJ & Dame Helen Rodd DSJ

Below left: L-R Chevalier Barry Abley KJSJ (Geelong Commander/Deputy Grand Prior) & HE Chevalier Peter Wiltshire GCSJ Grand Prior

Below right: L-R Chevaliers Col. David Lawrence AM KJSJ, Ross Synot OAM JP CJSJ & Andrew Lawson KGSJ



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Top Left: L-R Pieta Boyles, Chevalier Graeme Boyles CGSJ (Vic. Priory Secretary), Dames Anne Scott OAM CGSJ (Priory Hospitaller) & Elida Brereton DSJ

Top Right: L-R HE Chevalier Brenton Mollison RFD ED JP CJSJ (Prior, South Australia), Chevalier Edward Gauden KGSJ (Tasmanian Commander), Chevalier Revd. Canon David O’Neill KGSJ (Tasmanian Commandery Chaplain)

Centre Left: Dame Mary Lewis OAM DJSJ Grand Priory Archivist, Chevalier Revd. Dr Kevin Yelverton KSJ (Victorian Priory Chaplain)

Below Left: L-R Dame Rosemary Thompson DGSJ (Deputy Commander Geelong) HE Bailiff Emeritus Royce Pepin AM MBE GCSJ, Wendy Yelverton, Joyce Pepin, and HE Bailiff Emeritus John Robb AM GCSJ CMSJ seated

Below Right: L-R HE Dame Barbara Abley AM DJSJ (Prior, Victoria), Dames Helen Rodd DSJ & Anne Parton DSJ


The hospice of St John, the beginnings of our Order, from the first, adopted a policy of receiving all needy patients, irrespective of religion. We can only admire the dedication, resourcefulness, and love of those who dedicated themselves to the Hospitaller tradition, who treated the poor, the sick and later those grievously injured in battle, with rudimentary supplies and medicines. Through the ensuing almost one thousand years, the Order has been attacked, ostracized, subjected to the dictates of empires and occasionally strayed from the main path.

Why is the Order the oldest continuing Order of Chivalry? Not by virtue of pomp and circumstance, but because men and women of good will, have been prepared, at a cost to themselves, to abide by the twin virtues of the Order – for faith and for service to humanity.

Firstly from Gerard of Amalfi - that our work is undertaken as a service to humanity.

And from a Nazarene carpenter, who stated, “Whenever you do this for these the least of my brothers and sisters, you do it for me”, which encapsulates the principal reason for us being here today. Our Order in recent years in Geelong has supported Time for Youth’s – Café subsidy programme, Barwon Sports Academy’s disabled youth support, a PNG teenager to receive treatment for a brain tumour in Australia, and UnitingCare Geelong.

The passing of the years has done little to reduce the number of poor or those on the edge or those persecuted in various ways. There is still much to be done; we see news of the number fleeing countries and seeking refuge, food and help elsewhere to name just one. The obligation falls on those who are prepared to wear the White Cross. Are you prepared to help the homeless man or just the dog?

Knights, Dames and guests, I ask you, if you are able, to be upstanding as we offer a toast to The Order of St John of Jerusalem

(Knights Hospitaller).

ORDER OF ST JOHN OF JERUSALEM KNIGHTS HOSPITALLER—AUSTRALASIA

TOAST TO THE ORDER & RECOGNITIONS

The Toast to the Order presented by Chevalier Wayne Myers OAM KSJ (left)

Your Excellencies, Knights and Dames, Partners, and Friends of the Order of St John. My Lenten reading for Wednesday of last week focussed on the text from Matthew 9: 38 – “Therefore, plead with the Lord of the harvest to send out workers for his harvest”; an interesting text that links with doing good works.

The commentary provided by Sue Mink used a story of a person standing on a street corner talking to a homeless man when a stray dog ran out into the street. Immediately, cars stopped and people coaxed the dog to safety, calming it, and then putting it in a car to bring it out of danger. Watching all this, the homeless man commented, “I guess I would get more help if I were a dog.”

Brother Gerard of Amalfi was the sort of person who would be helping the homeless man. In 1048 Brother Gerard answered the call and inaugurated a Hospice in Jerusalem dedicated to St John, served by the Nursing Brothers and Sisters who wore the White Cross of Amalfi. The great pilgrimages of medieval times to Jerusalem, Rome, and other places, held the promise of absolution or merit, for those who could afford to travel. But we, who would follow the Hospitaller tradition, must remember that the majority of those who set out from Amalfi, did not return, but succumbed to the diseases of those for whom they cared.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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Above: Chevalier Brian North AO RFD CJSJ, Deputy Grand Prior and Chancellor reading the Citation of the Certificate of Appreciation, presented to HE Bailiff Royce Pepin AM MBE GCSJ by HE Chevalier Peter Wiltshire GCSJ Grand Prior (middle photograph). Far right: Chevalier Dr. Barry Edwards CGSJ following the presentation of his Diploma of Promotion.


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WELCOME TO OUR NEWLY APPOINTED VICTORIAN CHAPLAIN

APPOINTMENT OF VICTORIAN PRIORY CHAPLAIN

Following the retirement of Chevalier the Rt. Rev. John Bayton AM, GCSJ, OMSJ, CMSJ as Chaplain of the Victorian Priory on Tuesday 24 November, and after lengthy and careful consideration, the Prior, Dame Barbara Abley AM DJSJ FACN is pleased to advise the appointment of Chevalier Rev. Dr. Kevin Yelverton KSJ (pictured left) to fill that position.

After serving pastorate in New Zealand and Australia within the Baptist denomination, Kevin accepted a call to be the minister of St David's and joined the Uniting Church in Australia in 2007. He holds a Masters of Theology from the Melbourne College of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Chicago.

Kevin was invested (OSJ) in Geelong in 18 February 2012 and has served the Geelong Commandery as its Chaplain since the retirement of Chevalier Rev. Alex Hilliard OAM KGSJ. A passionate ecumenist, over his varied career Kevin has worked as a consultant for the Australian Anglicans, Catholics, Baptists and Uniting Church, and for the American Baptist Association in Chicago.

He was Secretary of the Commission on Church Leadership for the Baptist World Alliance, and has tutored, lectured or supervised students for the Churches of Christ Theological College, Melbourne College of Divinity and Whitley Theological College. He has initiated, organized and run numerous seminars and conferences in New Zealand and Australia with leading international speakers from Catholic, Protestant and Evangelical traditions.

Kevin also serves on the Council of The Geelong College, is a member of the Research and Ethics Advisory Committee for Barwon Health and is the Chair of the Geelong Catholic Social Justice Committee. Kevin is Founder of the Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Centre known as Serenity House.

He was a shared signatory representing Australia for the Global Justice Movement.

Currently serving St David's Newtown - Uniting Church of Australia, Kevin is married to Alison Wong, an award winning, internationally known and acclaimed author.

Kevin’s Installation into the position of Victorian Priory Chaplain will take place at the Melbourne Investiture (The Anglican Church and Parish of Saint Peter in Brighton Beach, 77 Were Street, Brighton), on the Saturday morning of June 25 2016. The Investiture Service will be preceded by the Victorian Priory Annual Chapter Meeting, and followed by an Investiture Luncheon. Congratulations to Kevin on this very important appointment.

GRAND PRIORY PRELATE TO RETIRE

During the recent Celebrations in Geelong, HE Chevalier Peter

Wiltshire GCSJ Grand Prior, announced the impending retirement of the Grand Prior Prelate, Chevalier the Venerable John Collas OAM

CGHSJ (pictured at right). Prelate John has made the decision to retire at the Melbourne Investiture to be held on Saturday 25th June 2016 at

the St Peters Anglican Church, Brighton Beach.

The Grand Prior has announced that at this Service, Chevalier Revd. Canon David O’Neill KGSJ (Tasmanian Commandery Chaplain) will be

installed as the new Prelate of the Grand Priory of Australasia. Chevalier David is pictured at left.

A profile of both Chevaliers will appear in a later Edition of the

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OUR MEMBERS ACTIVITIES

Above: The Governor General Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC, Her Excellency Lady Lynn Cosgrove, Dame Joy Leggo DGSJ. CEO MACS

He thanked the MACS staff “for caring, really caring.” , and he thanked MACS residents “who’ve come from around the world, for making MACS community what it is.” Then, together with Lady Cosgrove, the Governor-General unveiled the commemorative plaque and the MACS family burst into applause. Joy Leggo DGSJ, MACS CEO took her turn at the microphone and was greeted with a huge roar of appreciation. She thanked the many people, individuals and organisations that had contributed to the development project. “A day like today does not happen without years of planning, funding submissions, teamwork and checking to make sure that we are always fulfilling our vision and mission.”

MACS oldest resident, 105-year-old Franciska, stood to present Lady Cosgrove with a tussie-mussie created with flowers and fragrant herbs lovingly grown in MACS’ garden. Predictably, the crowd had saved their loudest applause for Franciska.

The OSJ has had strong connections with MACS from the ground up. Former and inaugural Board Members of MACS include Chevalier Dr. Stretch Kontelj OAM KSJ and Dame Barbara Abley AM DJSJ. Chevalier Frank Costa AO KJSJ has also been a generous contributor to the organisation’s infrastructure since its inception.

When departing, the Governor General acknowledged Joy as “Dame Joy” - fully aware that she was a member of the Order of St John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller Australasia.

Well done CEO Dame Joy Leggo DGSJ, and MACS Chair - Dame Gael Perry DGSJ who are both members of the Geelong Commandery and the Commandery Executive . MACS is located in Weddell Road, North Geelong.

At the invitation of the Board and Residents of the Multicultural Aged Care Services Geelong, the Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady Cosgrove officially opened the newest facilities: Annie O’Malley House and Piazza at this large and well respected community.

The Piazza was “sun-kissed and dressed to impress” in shady marquees and row-upon-row of white chairs. Suited security men buzzed the perimeter as the space began to fill.

A trickle at first, then a stream. Wheelchairs and walkers rolled in, residents and home care consumers filed in, family and friends found their seats, VIPs and invited guests were ushered into place, volunteers and MACS staff merged. Sir Peter Cosgrove spoke about his previous role as Chairman of Leading Age Services Australia and gaining “a crash course in how Australians look after that national treasure of ours: people, and especially older people.” He acknowledged the generosity of Frank and Shirley Costa and the memory of Shirley’s mother, Annie O’Malley.

DID YOU KNOW?

The formation of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem (Knights Hospitaller) in Australia began in 1969, however other than

Queensland was rather dormant until the intervention of two well-known Knights of Saint John associated with this city, Sir Hubert Opperman and James McGregor Dowset, who invited a number of Geelong identities to be invested into the Order.

This occurred in 1980 at St Thomas Aquinas Church in St Lucia Brisbane. Among those invested on that occasion was

Major Ian Barnes.

That same year the Priory of Victoria was inaugurated, the first meeting of which was held in the Royal Commonwealth

Society Premises in La Trobe Terrace. Ian attended that meeting when the Priory of Victoria was established on 19 February 1980 with H.E. Bailiff the Honourable Sir Hubert Opperman CBE as the Prior.

The Commandery of Ballarat was raised on 24 June 1983 with Chevalier Colonel Edward Rigby as its Commander

On the 17th February 1984 a Warrant was issued to establish a Commandery of the Order of Saint John in Geelong.

Chevalier Milton Williams was the first Commander and Ian was an inaugural member of both the Victorian Priory and Geelong Commandery. The only enduring foundation member of both those bodies.

In 2010 a decision was made by the Grand Priory of Australasia to associate our Australian Order with the Order of Saint

John in Malta. In a sense back to our roots. The Sovereign Council in Malta decreed to recognise the length of service of Knights and Dames within the Australian Order and over time has issued diplomas recognising the position or rank held by our members.

Source: From the Citation to CHEVALIER MAJOR IAN BARNES OAM RFD, ED, KJSJ

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OUR MEMBERS ACTIVITIES

Dedication of the International Peace Garden Ringwood Lake Park

Dame Joan Young DSJ in opening this Peace Garden said, “ In 1998 I was sitting with Lord Yehudi Menuhin, as we had done many times throughout the years, discussing matters of mutual interest and concern. Apart from our love of music, we shared a parallel, passionate interest - the promotion of International Peace.

On that occasion we jointly proposed an ideal - to see a Tree or Garden of Peace dedicated in every city of the world. This Garden (Ringwood Lake Park), which is a project of the Rotary Club of Ringwood, is an expression of that ideal. International Peace is the noblest state of existence to which humanity can aspire. Peace does not recognise barriers based on race, culture, economic or social status, philosophic or religious beliefs, yet it is constantly being challenged by the implementation of uncompromising dedication and commitment to both artificial and substantial impediments created by these. Peace represents freedom for every soul who draws breath. The world-wide cultural, religious, political and social diversity which is a feature of our contemporary society considerably broadens the parameters of challenge and service which must be engaged with every step which is taken towards international peace.

We grieve the tragedies of war, slavery, poverty, hunger and homelessness, and the deprivation of freedom and education. Never before has there been a more urgent need of assistance throughout the world than there is today.” The Plaque states: “This Garden is a symbol of International Peace. May all who pass by this place pause and meditate on peace—the ultimate ideal of the human state and reflect on the unity of all men, women and children as One People.” The Rotary Peace Garden is a joint project funded by the Australian Government ANZAC Centenary Grants Program and the Rotary Club of Ringwood Inc.

Thanks to Dame Joan Young DSJ (Rotarian)

A COMMEMORATION CEREMONY WAS HELD AT THE SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE MELBOURNE ON FRIDAY 19TH FEBRUARY 2016 TO COMMEMORATE THE 74TH

ANNIVERSARY OF THE BOMBING OF DARWIN 19TH FEBRUARY 1942.

At left: Chevalier Alan Day KJSJ (Melbourne Branch President of the Victorian Darwin Defenders Association) speaking to an American survivor of the USS Peary which was sunk by Japanese bombers in Darwin Harbour in 1942

Surviving Veterans, families, teachers, students and friends gathered to commemorate, reflect and acknowledge the sacrifice and courage of the members who served and died during the attacks on Australia especially Darwin, during 1942 – 1945.

Squadron Leader Glen Coy and the RAAF Museum, Point Cook provided a wonderful fly past of museum aircraft to mark the commencement of the Ceremony. The formal music for the ceremony was provided by the Royal Australian Navy Band – Melbourne Detachment. Similar services were held around Australia with a number of our Knights and Dames attending commemorations in their own local areas.


THE VICTORIAN PRIORY TAKES TO THE RAILS

On Sunday March 20th 2016, thirty four OSJ members and guests (above) thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful day aboard the famous Puffing Billy, in heritage dining carriages. The Train’s Natter Platter Luncheon, courtesy of the great organisation of Chevalier Alex Anderson KSJ promises to become a fixed event on the Victorian Priory’s Functions Calendar. Grand Prior Chev. Pater Wiltshire GCSJ & Felicity (at right) joined the Victorian Prior, members and guests on the day. Below left, Dame Kate Lempriere DGSJ draws the winning Raffle Ticket from the Picnic Hamper held by the function’s organiser Chevalier Alex Anderson KSJ

At right: Brynton Fennell, Ross Schweitzer & Chevalier Alex Anderson KSJ


THE VICTORIAN PRIORY TAKES TO THE RAILS

Top right L-R Chevalier Alan Day KJSJ, Brynton Fennell, Chevaliers Alex Anderson KSJ and Barry Abley KJSJ, Patricia Anderson, Harriet Fennell and Felicity Wiltshire. Top left: Dame Kate Lempriere DGSJ with Bob who was our Conductor.

Dame Kate Lempriere’s DGSJ generous donation of an impromptu Raffle prize (a very desirable Picnic Hamper) raised $175 . All members and Guests passed a huge vote of thanks to Alex and others who assisted with this very successful event.

The Puffing Billy Railway is a 2 ft 6 in narrow gauge heritage railway in the Dandenong Ranges running between Belgrave and Lakeside (return).

Below: OSJ members and guests settling in to one of the two heritage Dining Carriages which accommodated our members in great style. The Carriages have been beautifully restored, the service and food were excellent as was the selection of Wine.

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Victorian Priory Fundraiser

to benefit Connecting Skills Australia which is a not for profit organisation that provides services to over 350 persons with a disability in Victoria.

Connecting Skills Australia is funded in part by both the State and Federal governments but relies heavily on generous support from our communities to remain

sustainable and continue to provide services.

Thursday 26th May 2016

Manningham Function Centre 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster

7pm for 7.30pm

MC Graham ‘Smokey’ Dawson.

Speaker Dame Elida Brereton DSJ

Music by Random Order

Scottish Themed Event

Ladies: After Five or Highland Dress Gents: Lounge Suit or Kilt

Tickets $100 pp RSVP Monday 16th May

Tables of ten available

CONTACT : Chevalier Graeme Boyles CGSJ

858 Burke Road, Canterbury, VIC, 3126

P: (03) 9882 6597

E: [email protected]

PARTNERING WITH

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APRIL

Thursday 7 Geelong Commandery Meeting (5pm) Sunday 10 MAA George Cross Commemoration (Melbourne) Thursday 21 Victorian Priory Administrative Council

MAY

Wednesday 18 Ballarat Group Fundraising Luncheon, The Barkly Restaurant, Ballarat Thursday 26 Victorian Priory Major Fundraising Event, Manningham Function Centre, Doncaster

JUNE

Thursday 2 Geelong Commandery Meeting (5pm) Thursday 16 Victorian Priory Administrative Council Saturday 18 South Australian Priory Investiture & Function South Australian Priory Chapter & Grand Chapter Annual Meetings Saturday 25 Victorian Priory Annual Chapter Meeting, Investiture & Celebratory Function

JULY

AUGUST

Thursday 4 Geelong Commandery Meeting (5pm) Thursday 18 Victorian Priory Administrative Council August 21 MAA Operation Pedestal Commemoration

SEPTEMBER

Date tbc Priory Luncheon

OCTOBER

Thursday 6 Geelong Commandery Meeting (5pm) Sunday Ballarat Investiture & Function (Date tbc) Thursday 20 Victorian Priory Administrative Council

NOVEMBER

Sunday 6 Ballarat Investiture (Afternoon Investiture Service and Celebratory High Tea) proposed at Cathedral Church of Christ the King (to be confirmed) Tuesday 29 Victorian Priory Christmas Function at the Boulevard Restaurant and Functions, Kew

DECEMBER

Thursday 1 Geelong Commandery Meeting & Christmas Cheer (commencing 5pm)

NOTE: some dates of functions/events are provisional at this time.

Confirming details will be provided as soon as possible.

In the meantime, please mark these dates in your Diaries.

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