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Page 1: South Australian Northern Territory Freemason March 2011

Distributed to members in South Australia and the Northern TerritoryPrint Post Publication No. PP564001/00252

Autumn Edition 2011

Tour Down Under

My Eye Health Program

Mens Health

Aurora AustralisLodge No 245

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CONTENTS REGULARS

Grand Master’s Report 1

Famous Freemasons 24-25

Sprig of Acacia Inside Back Cover

The Journal Management Committee welcomes contributions but points out that, owing to limited

space, it reserves the right to accept, reject, sub-edit and rearrange articles submitted for publication.

Views expressed by contributors to the SA & NT Freemason and advertisements appearing in same are not necessarily endorsed by the Editorial Committee,

publisher or printer for accuracy of information in the text or advertisement in the publication and no responsibility is accepted. Advertisers are reminded that the Trade Practices Act 1974 provides severe

penalties for false and misleading advertising. It is not possible for the publisher to check the accuracy of

claims or quality of services offered by advertisers and therefore responsibility must lie with the persons or

companies submitting material for publication.

All photographs submitted for inclusion should be identified on a non-permanent sticker attached to the back to prevent bleeding and secured to the reverse of the relevant article facing in to prevent damage.

Include the event; names of individuals; address for return if requested.

The next Journal will be distributed in September 2011

Deadline for copy for advertising and content is the first day of the month

preceding the above.

Management Committee Ron Boath (Chairman/Editor), Grand Master,

Grand Secretary, Grand Superintendent, Director of Community Relations,

Elizabeth Bray, Rob Clyne.

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We welcome all contributions to the Journal and all efforts will be made to accurately reproduce them.

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GRAnD MASTER’S REPORT

What a start to the New Year we have seen right across Australia, with all mainland states having either floods, cyclones or fires damaging property and infrastructure and with loss of life. Certainly during our lifetimes we have not witnessed so much disaster at one time or to this magnitude and no doubt the thoughts of all our brethren are with those that have suffered. The Freemasons across Australia have again demonstrated their humanitarian beliefs and appeals have been initiated in each jurisdiction. The Committee of Grand Masters will decide how these funds will be dispersed and will ensure that communities will be the recipients and that the appropriate recognition is given. The Freemasons Foundation is collecting donations which are tax deductible and I invite you, if you have not already, to donate what you feel you are able to give.

We are now on the doorstep of the beginning of another Masonic year, with the half yearly Communication approaching fast. Can I remind all Masters

of all Lodges that it is part of the responsibility of that office to ensure that your lodge is represented at Communications and generally the Master and both Wardens attend and if this is not possible then another representative should be present. Whilst the brethren are at the Communication our partners will be entertained at a dinner in the Sam Jacobs room and bookings for this can be made through the Grand lodge office and my wife “Paula” looks forward to meeting all the partners at this function.

Freemasonry has made lots of progress in my view over the last year. I am delighted with projects such as the new web site and the plans for further development, the restructure of Districts, Membership, the consecration of new lodges and many more positive achievements.

I look forward to working with the new team being installed at the half yearly communication and take this time to sincerely thank those who will complete their term in office in April for a job well done.

Ray Clark GM

OUR COVEROur cover shows the several positive steps taken over the last 2-3 years that is having

a flow-on effect with our membership numbers.

S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011 PAGE 1

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TwO YEARS On wITH THE GRAnD MASTERAn InTERVIEw wITH THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUnITY RELATIOnS

“Grand Master, we have previously reported in the Journal an interview prior to your Installation, ‘10 Questions for the Grand Master Elect’; then in another article after your Installation as Grand Master, ‘The first 100 Days’.

Now that your ‘Second Year’ is nearing completion, can you provide an update on milestones achieved and what you are planning for our jurisdiction over the final year of your term as Grand Master

10 Questions for the Grand Master - Two years on...

1. Official Lodge Visits... have featured prominently over the past two years. What are your plans for the year ahead?

The Official Visits have been positively received by Lodges and provided great opportunities for communicating to brethren and hearing any concerns of brethren. It is planned to continue Official Visits ‘in between’ Lodge Installations beyond my tenure as Grand Master.

2. Grand Masters Challenge: Are you satisfied with what has been achieved by Lodges with your initiative?

The Grand Masters Challenge has seen many Lodges achieve progress beyond their former levels. The new 2011 Challenges will see this momentum continue for Lodges to

strive for higher levels of excellence.

3. Survival and Revival: Are the initiatives to assist Lodges meeting your expectations?

A number of initiatives have been put in place to assist Lodges. Our analysis has identified around 15 Lodges for special support and attention over the next 12 months

4. Information Technology: What developments are occurring and are these progressing according to plan?

Excellent progress is being made. The Grand Secretary has been appointed as Web Administrator and Bro Gary Holzer is the Web Construction Engineer. The new Web site can be found at www.freemasonrysaust.org.au/ and will rapidly be developed to be the information source for Freemasons and those who may be interested in Freemasonry.

5. Promotions and Marketing: This embraces activities internally and externally. Where do you see Freemasonry developing in these areas?

The Web site development will be the major promotions and marketing tool. Along side of this, community Lodge activities play an important part in promotion of Freemasonry. Lodges are encouraged to seek assistance from Grand Lodge for promoting their events.

6. Freemasons Hall: What are the plans for the building?More recent changes include the conversion of the Great Hall into a lecture theatre for The University of Adelaide and the development of the Basement area to include the “Sam Jacobs Function Room”. The future challenges include site refurbishment, options for further development, and to ensure that the complex remains viable over the next 50 years and beyond.7. Membership Retention and Development: This is a challenge for not only Freemasonry but also many other organisations. Do you see any ‘good news’ trends developing?We are increasingly attracting new members and the development of the Grand Lodge web site will become the main recruiting ground. In my discussions with other Grand Masters in Australia, some of them are seeing their jurisdictions grow through their web sites so we are anxious to move more into the use of technology to promote the Craft. We have two new Lodges being formed, both entirely different and there are two more proposals under consideration. These are new Lodges and not restructured old Lodges.8. Lodges are evolving: The traditional ‘Dinner Suit’ evening meetings have evolved to include daytime meetings followed by lunch

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An InTERVIEw wITH THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUnITY RELATIOnS COnT...

S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011 PAGE 3

GM’S DIARYMARCH 2011

3rd Lodge Baden Powell Official Visit 4th Yorke Valley Installation 5th Ardrossan Installation 7th Thorngate Lodge Official Visit 16th Port Broughton Lodge Official Visit 18th Training Day District Suptd’s 23rd Union Lodge Official Visit 24th Grand Installation Planning Meeting 27th Big Breakfast Fun and Fundraiser 28th Metro Central District Meeting

APRIL 2011

20th Half Yearly Communication 28th Grand Installation Planning Meeting 30th Lodge Copernicus Consecration

MAY 2011

7th Whyalla Lewis Installation 14th Ardrossan Lodge (Earl of Zetland Candidate 2nd Degree) 18th Grand Chapter Communication 26th Grand Installation Planning Meeting

JUnE 2011

8th Grand Mark Communication 10th Grand Mark Visitors Reception 11th Grand Mark Installation 17th Lodge of Fortitude Installation 23rd Grand Installation Planning Meeting

with wives and partners, dining Lodges tyling earlier meeting in varied venues with brethren in street attire and long Lodge tie. RW Bro Goding from Queensland in his presentations on ‘Order in the House’ proposed a number of changes to the manner in which we conduct our meetings. How do you see the future shape of Lodges and are we equipped to introduce more change?

There is no doubt that Lodges are emerging to new norms, trying new ideas, daring to be a little different but retaining the fine traditions we uphold. If we keep doing the same things the same way, we cannot expect to move with the times. We are restructuring some of the Districts a little to make them more manageable in terms of size and we are inviting RW Bro Goding back to train and assist the District Grand Superintendents who will take office in April, some new and some continuing on but all to move forward with new ideas.

9. Our charitable activities: The Masonic Homes, Freemasons Foundation and Lodge initiatives along with The Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health, the GIRTH national project and the new Royal Society ‘My Eye Health’ programme together have significant high profile public awareness potential. Do you see further development in these areas?

The Masonic Homes and the Freemasons Foundation are definitely the jewels in our crown, the former has an enviable high profile market position in aged care and is growing in a measured way. The latter has introduced many innovative programmes including the three you have mentioned. These areas along with individual Lodge initiatives provide immense community interaction fostering our unique brand of charity in its many forms. I envisage that both the Homes and the Foundation will grow and develop.

10. Other plans and ideals: Are there any other areas that you would like to see developed to progress Freemasonry in your final year as Grand Master?

At the end of my term in April 2012, I foresee that there will be more on the Agenda than when I commenced as Grand Master. We have made tremendous progress over the past two years and the web site

development alone will generate new ideas, provide new and faster forms of communication both to and from Lodges and brethren making us a more informed and viable organisation striving to make good men better and provide a better community for all.

Ray Clark Grand Master

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GRAnD SECRETARY’S REPORT

PAGE 4 S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011

DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW GRAND LODGE WEB SITE - Grand Lodge is in the process of redeveloping the web site and has engaged W Bro. Gary Holzer and the team at GP partners Adelaide to prepare a new look and design on a new relationship-database platform. Following initial development work the new web site went ‘live’ in early February on www.freemasonrysaust.org.au

We encourage all members to check out the new features for themselves - here is a simple guide:

HOME PAGE - features Latest news, Upcoming Events, Membership Enquiries, General Information

LODGE FINDER - Scrolling Down the Home Page Icon will lead to the Lodge Finder – all Craft, Chapter and Mark Lodges are listed and can be searched alphabetically. Double clicking on the Lodge Heading will give you all the relevant information on each Lodge, including a geographical map.

LODGE CALENDER - Also, scrolling down the Home Page Icon will lead to the Calender, either daily, weekly, monthly or yearly. Screening, using the boxes in the left hand margin, will allow you to pinpoint your search more accurately. Once in the Calender, just double click on the Lodge of interest and the plan is to give you all the details on that meeting (note – still under development).

BECOMING A FREEMASON - Men interested in joining Freemasonry, or receiving further information, can register on-line, and this information is relayed directly to the Chairman of Membership for an instant response.

LATEST NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS - Just click on the icons.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS - The Grand Master plans to formally launch the new web site at the April Communication, where a number of exciting future developments for the web site will be announced. Meanwhile, check out the developments thus far and send us your feedback. I particularly encourage Lodge Secretaries to check out the accuracy of the data and advise any changes. Email your feedback to: [email protected]

Malcolm Colegate Grand Secretary

FREEMASONRY ON THE MOVE! - SOME EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS

There was much excitement in Roxby Downs when the new Aurora Australis Lodge No. 245 was Consecrated by the Grand Master, Most Worshipful Brother RA (Ray) Clark on Saturday 12th February 2011. More than 160 visitors from all parts of South Australia and

the Northern Territory, plus locals, filled the Cultural Leisure Centre Hall in Roxby Downs to witness the Consecration Ceremony.

The Ceremony dates back 100s of years. The sponsoring Lodge, Earl of Zetland Lodge No. 231, based in Adelaide, was well represented with over 20 signatures petitioning for the new Lodge in Roxby Downs. Following the public Consecration Ceremony the new Lodge convened for the formal Installation Ceremony where the new Master was installed and the new Officers invested. The Installation

Ceremony was conducted by the Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother RJ (Bob) Parsons.

The senior Officers for the next 12 months are: Worshipful Master: Michael Wyatt Senior Warden: Brenton Hollitt Junior Warden: Robert Clyne

Michael Wyatt, the new Master of the Lodge, is very optimistic about the future growth of the Lodge, advising a number of new applications are already ‘in the system’. As well, with eight Entered Apprentices in attendance at the Installation Ceremony, the future is assured. The Roxby Downs Lodge currently has 23 members and membership is expected to grow to 50 or 60 in the next two or three years.

Grand Master, Ray Clark said the idea of a Roxby Downs Freemasons Lodge emerged two years ago when members who had moved from Adelaide became interested in seeing a local Lodge established, and some additional community members showed interest in getting involved.

For all enquiries on the new Lodge, please contact the Secretary, John Stone, on his mobile 0419 875 298 or email: [email protected]. Alternatively, you may contact Grand Lodge directly.

CONSECRATION OF NEW LODGE IN ROXBY DOWNS

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S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011 PAGE 5

A new year begins and big changes for the Districts will be commencing from the April Communication. We will be welcoming four extra District Grand Superintendents to the team as well as three new District Grand Superintendents who will replace the ones who are finishing in April.We will have 14 Districts with the maximum number of 9 lodges in any one district. Quite a lot of time and effort is put in by the District Grand Superintendents and my thanks go to V.W.Bro. Fred Payne, V.W. Bro. David Lane, and V.W.Bro. Ian Chapman for the work they carried out during their term of office.A warm welcome to the new District

Grand Superintendents, R.W. Bro. David Booker, Metro East District. V.W.Bro.’s Eddie Belle, Metro Southwest District. Des Baker, Metro South District . Ken Borchardt, Metro Northwest District. Frank Cole, Southern District. Phill Rungie, Metro Southeast District and Trevor Shepherd, Metro Central District .With the new promotions being organised in the Districts such as the “My Eye Health Program” which was launched by the Governor His Excellency, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce, AC CSC RANR at the October Conference last year, the District Grand Superintendents are going to be busier than ever.Most of the present Districts

will be holding their District meeting in March and I encourage the members of all Lodges to attend these important meetings, particularly the Officers of the Lodge, which includes the Care Officer, Foundation Coordinator, and Membership Officer.

April Communication.

All Brethren are encouraged to attend the April Communication to be held on Wednesday the 20th of April 2011. This will be held in the Way Room, 254 North Terrace Adelaide, and will commence at 7:00pm.

Fred Lomax Grand Superintendent

FROM THE GRAnD SUPERInTEnDEnT

In PROFILE COLIn EY SEnIOR GRAnD wARDEn

Colin was born in Adelaide and moved to Snowtown twelve months later, growing up on his parents farm on the Condowie plains.Colin attended and completed all his schooling at the Snowtown Area School, and on completion of his schooling worked for the PMG in Snowtown for two years before joining the Royal Australian Navy. He attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer Radio Supervisor and completed twenty years service in 1986.Colin met Janet Fagan, also serving in the Royal Australian Navy, and stationed in Darwin in 1975 while looking for a partner to attend a Darwin Lodge of Remembrance Social function. Something she is still doing and enjoying today.They were married in Brisbane in 1977 and have two married sons, and three grand children.

Janet immigrated to Australia from England at the age of 3, lived in Brisbane, and attended school in Brisbane and Toowoomba, before joining the Royal Australian Navy, also as a communicator. She served for 4 years, being posted to the Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin areas, and was a survivor of Cyclone Tracy.

Colin was initiated in Barunga Lodge, No. 43, in Snowtown in April 1973. Due to his Naval service he did not attend Barunga Lodge very much, but on posting to Darwin in 1975 he joined and took an active role in the reformation of the Darwin Lodge of Remembrance after Cyclone Tracy. He remained a member of that lodge until 1988.

On retiring from the Navy in 1986 the family moved back to South Australia and settled in Gawler. Colin joined the Lodge of Fidelity, No. 5, and was their Worshipful Master in 1994 & 1996. Colin represented the Lodge of Fidelity as a Grand Steward in 1997/1998/1999, Grand Sword Bearer in 2000, District Grand Superintendent 2003-2006, Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies 2006/2007, and Grand Director of Ceremonies 2008/2009. The highlight of his Masonic Career was the honour of presenting the Grand Installation in 2009 for MWBro. Ray Clark in the Entertainment Centre. Colin is also a member of the Gawler Mark Lodge.

Colin and Janet enjoy the Interstate and local travel and in the role of Senior Grand Warden look forward to renewing old friendships, making new friends and continuing to visit Lodges throughout our jurisdiction.

Senior Grand Warden Colin Ey with his wife Janet

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I was born on 29th April 1949, on the Isle of Wight, England, immigrated to Australia in 1964, flew to Adelaide for my first contact with Australia. Worked at Hampstead Joinery as an apprentice Joiner. My father died in 1965, my mother, sister and I set off to, wherever, and settled in Belmont on the banks of Lake Macquarie in N.S.W. There I met Dianne Elizabeth North, after a long engagement we married in September 1970 and moved to Sydney to further my employment prospects, At the age of twenty one I became project Manager of a twelve story apartment block in Darling Point, which commenced a long involvement in the building industry.

Thus began my Masonic life with my Initiation into Lodge Unanimity No 227 N.S.W. Const. in 1971. Dianne and I moved to Darwin with our first-born son Todd in 1974. It was here that we were to be confronted with my first major challenge in life, Cyclone Tracy. I took a position as Works Supervisor with the N.T. Housing Commission and was involved with the rebuilding of Darwin. I joined Lodge Foelsche No 211 and became Master in 1980. In the meantime I became a Mark Master Mason in 1978; a Royal Arch Mariner in 1979; and Royal Arch Mason in 1979.

In 1980, I became an Excellent and Perfect Prince Rose Croix after building all of the Lodge furniture to enable its consecration in Darwin; a member of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre and of St John the Evangelist in 1981; a member of the Secret Monitor in 1981 and was made Knight companion of the Red Cross of Constantine also in 1981. In 1982 I became Knight of St John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta and Knight of the Temple.

We moved to Katherine to take up my new position as Regional Director with N.T. Housing Commission in 1984. and joined Katherine Lodge of Fidelity No 217 and I became W. Master in both 1995 and 1996.

I resigned from the N.T. Housing Commission in 1995 to establish with Di, Lexact. Pty Ltd, our own building company which expanded rapidly and incorporated an electrical and plumbing business employing sixty

four employees at its busiest time, and proudly presenting the industry with six fully trained and qualified tradesmen for the Katherine region. Our second major challenge was around the corner with the Katherine flood of 1998, destroying our home and workshops, but quickly back on our feet, we played a leading role in the re-establishment of housing in Katherine.

A major redirection started to occur in our lives with acquiring Katherine Funeral Services in 1996. Initially this decision came about just to help out a friend. This became a very fulfilling community service, which still continues.

A nomination by the Katherine Lodge of Fidelity resulted in my appointment as a Grand Steward in 2002, Grand Sword Bearer in 2003, District Grand Director of Ceremonies 2004, 2005 and 2006, District Grand Superintendent N.T. Top-End in 2007, 2008 and 2009.

Joining the King of Tyre Mark Lodge No 51, which had returned to Katherine, and I became W. Master in the years of 2007 and 2008.

Received nomination to Grand Mark Steward in 2009, Past Grand Senior Warden – Grand Mark Master Representative N.T. Top-End in 2010- continuing.

Most recently to join with a team of brethren to enable the Consecration of the Aurora Australis Lodge No 245 in Roxby Downs, of which I received the honour of Foundation Master.

I look forward to the challenge of Junior Grand Warden, to establish new relationships within our Masonic Family.

In PROFILE MICHAEL wYATT JUnIOR GRAnD wARDEn

Dianne WyattDi had an early contact with Freemasonry being the daughter of a Freemason, and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in N.S.W.

She was educated in N.S.W. and started her working life with secretarial duties.

We married in 1970 and were blessed with two sons, which took up all of her time as we moved to Darwin and Katherine.

With the boys attending school, Di re-entered the work force, then became an integral part of our business ventures, both as a Director of our Company and running the office.

We have faced many challenges together in our life, dealing with Cyclone Tracy, Katherine floods (twice) and the loss of our son Adrian; however, this has cemented a strong relationship.

Di is a very special person firstly having to deal with her husband, business demands and running a household, she now, since my retirement, runs the Funeral Business instructing me what to do and she said “keeps me in the manner of which I have become accustomed”.

We enjoy travelling the world, are supporters of V8 Super Cars, and spend our free time fishing.

Now a Grandmother of Adrein and Ashton in Roxby Downs, it makes life almost compulsory to attend Lodge in South Australia on a Bi-Monthly occasion.

Di has been a strong supporter of Freemasonry and enjoys the frequent contact with Masonic ladies throughout Australia and Internationally.

We look forward to the forthcoming challenges as we continue together on our Masonic journey.

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MY EYE HEALTH PROGRAM GAInS MOMEnTUM

Following the launch of the My Eye Health Awareness Program by His Excellency the Governor of South Australia at the October Communication 2010, a successful trial was conducted at Murray Bridge with the support of the Lodges in the area under the guidance of V. Wpl. Bro. Coulter, Wpl. Bro. Massingham and brethren from the Lodge of Fortitude, Mypolonga Lodge, Murray Bridge Lodge and Lodge Sincerity. Brethren from those Lodges made contact with the Mayor Mr Allan Arbon, whose assistance in providing support for the program was greatly appreciated.

Having set up the Program for the day for the Community Educators from the Royal Society for the Blind (RSB) to address a range of local groups about eye care, brethren from the Lodges arranged the promotion of the program through the local media and businesses within the area.

Successful presentations took place with the High School, (based on year 10 studies), and the residents of the retirement village, in addition to Meetings with the local allied health professionals. In the evening the Mayor convened a Community Meeting in the Town Hall, also attended by Members of the Lodges.

This program offers an opportunity for every Lodge within the next 2 years to make a significant advance in the awareness of Eye Health in their local community, with a professionally presented program.

The District Grand Superintendents of Western, Yorke Northern, South East and Metropolitan South commenced their program in January, Southern in February and Lodges are now active in these areas. All districts, including the Northern Territory will be involved during the first half of 2011, with the delivery of presentations to continue through 2012, to ensure the maximum coverage.

There are a number of Councils where there are no Lodges. Similarly there are cases where there are several Lodges in on Council area. The program has been designed to cover these areas as the program develops.

In simplistic terms the procedure that the Lodges will follow in establishing the program in their locality is as follows;• Lodges will be contacted by the District Grand Superintendent• Lodges note the importance of, confirming their Foundation Co-ordinator and appointment of their Membership Officer.• One Lodge in each Council, area, selected by the DGS will make appointment with their Local Mayor• Lodges to establish local information for priority groups to receive program - Schools, Service Clubs, Retirement Villages, Sporting Clubs, Allied Health Professionals• Lodges contact local groups and coordinate times and venues for RSB educators to present the My Eye Health Awareness program.• Lodges will inform the My Eye Health Committee through Grand Lodge of the preferred timing. This Committee will coordinate and confirm timing, plans and the visits.• Lodges promote the program through local media, and throughout their community. A range of promotional material will be available• On completion of the program in your district, Membership and Foundation Officers are to establish with active participants interest in Freemasonry, the Freemasons Foundation and possible continued support to future community programs, initiated by Freemasons.The My Eye Health Awareness program has great potential to raise the standing of Freemasonry working in the community. This is our chance to demonstrate what we stand for and to practise what we preach.

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Planning has commenced for the Grand Installation to be held on Saturday 21st April 2012. Associated functions will be held from Friday 20th through to Monday 23rd.

The first meeting of the Planning Committee was held on the 16th November 2010 and subsequent monthly meetings will be conducted from February 2011 leading up to the Grand Installation.

The Grand Installation will be held in the Adelaide Entertainment Centre and a delegation from the Planning Committee conducted an inspection of the facilities on the 9th December. We have gained the new convention room that was added in the recent makeover of the Centre and this will be an excellent venue for the occasion.

Our tentative planning includes a Civic Reception

for the Friday, Ladies breakfast on the Saturday morning and the Sunday Church Service will be followed by a formal Luncheon. A coach tour on the Monday will provide participants with interesting aspects of what lies beyond Adelaide. This will be followed by a farewell luncheon.

We have an enthusiastic and professional group of brethren on the Planning Committee and we look forward to a most successful and enjoyable Grand Installation. While this major event in our Masonic calendar is a year away, I encourage you to make a note of the date. The Grand Installation Registration Form will be included in the next edition of the SA & NT Freemason.

RW Bro Max Murrie SGW Chairman, Planning Committee

GRAnD InSTALLATIOn - APRIL 2012

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Thanks to the effort, support and dedication of Freemasons from SA, NT, Vic and NSW, the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health in Adelaide is extremely pleased to report that the GIRTH (Get Involved, Reach Top Health) pilot study is now concluded.

Between August and December 2010, a total of 174 men from SA, NT and Vic took part in the ‘GIRTH’ pilot program designed to help men reduce their waist circumference (i.e. GIRTH) and to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The program, structured around a 12-week framework of peer support, focused on delivering lifestyle improvements in relation to diet, physical activity, sleep habits and stress management.

At the start and end of the program, a series of measurements was taken for each participant (including waist circumference) to provide ‘before’ and ‘after’ values. Currently, the GIRTH project team is busy collating this data so that improvements (or otherwise) that occurred during participation in the program can be detected for each parameter and each individual.

When the data has been analysed and preliminary results are known, the Centre for Men’s Health will be aiming to secure funding to support a wider roll-out of the GIRTH program.

At this time, the Centre for Men’s Health wishes to convey its particular gratitude to the tireless work of eleven Freemasons who volunteered their time so generously to attend training sessions to become Men’s Health Co-ordinators for the GIRTH pilot program and then each committed to lead a group of men through the 12-week support program. Quite simply, the pilot study could not have happened without their involvement, let alone being the success we believe it has been judged by the feedback received so far.

Pilot Study - a proud achievement for Freemasonry

Dr Vanessa Glennon, Executive Manager, Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health

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In September 2011, RW Bro Brenton Hollitt will embark on the ride of a lifetime across the Australian continent from Adelaide to Darwin on a special mission.

The 3,000 km plus epic journey astride a Honda 360cc motorcycle, which is expected to take at least six days. It will have special significance for those with an interest in motorcycling as this is no ordinary motorcycle. It is in fact a 1967 Honda 360 Police

Special, used by both the Victorian and Northern Territory Police. And this particular motorcycle with registration plate TAP008 is the original bike used by the NT Police where it was first ridden by Motorcycle Police Constables W Bro “Crasher” Crowell, VW Bro Scotty Mitchell and Mr Allan Hogan.

Brenton Hollitt purchased the bike in Tennant Creek after it was disposed of, rode it for many years

until eventually restoring it to one day return it to its rightful home. This will now occur in October 2011. The bike it will be presented to the Northern Territory Police Commissioner for inclusion in the growing collection of the NT Police Historical Society.

All freemasons and Lodges are invited to help sponsor Brenton’s ride which will also highlight men’s health and prostate cancer, with all donations assisting the important work of the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health.

If you want to join in the ride, register your interest by phoning the Freemasons Foundation (08 84439909) or by email: [email protected]

BREnTOn HOLLITT RIDES FOR MEn’S HEALTH

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2012 - “The World’s Biggest Motorcycle Ride”Plans are already underway to promote a ride with major event status for a motorcycle ride from Adelaide to Darwin (a distance of some 3500kms) in September 2012 that will attract national and world-wide interest.

A company will be established with a Board of Directors to organise and coordinate this project to the highest professional standards to raise funds to promote awareness of men’s health issues through the Freemasons Centre For Men’s Health.

“WATCH THIS SPACE!”

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GRAnD MARK InSTALLATIOn 10TH-12TH JUnE 2011

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Function Date Number Attending Cost Per head Transport to Functions Total Interstate Visitors Only

Registration $15.00

Reception 10th June $35.00 Yes/No

Grand Installation 11th June No Charge Yes/No

Banquet 11th June $90.00 Yes/No

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GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS of SOUTH AUSTRALIA and NORTHERN TERRITORY

I extend a cordial invitation to all Freemasons, their families and friends to attend the Grand Installation of RW Bro Colin Preece, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of South Australia and Northern Territory.

I hope that you will join us in celebrating this great occasion, making new friends and renewing previous friendships.Alan Pearson, Grand Master

PROGRAMME DETAILSA Registration form MUST be filled out for ANY function you wish to attend INCLUDING the

Grand Installation for seat allocation purposes.If you attend the Grand Installation only there will be no Registration fee payable.

RECEPTION – Friday, 10th June 2011MW Bro Alan Pearson, Grand Master, will host a Reception in the Sam Jacobs Room at Freemasons Hall,

commencing at 7.30 pm to enable all South Australian and Northern Territory brethren and their partners to welcome interstate visitors. Dress: Lounge suit / after five.

GRAND INSTALLATION – Saturday, 11th June 2011Grand Mark Lodge will resume in the Way Room of Freemasons Hall at 3.00 pm.

All ladies, friends and brethren (except Grand Officers and visiting delegations) are requested to be seated by 2.45 pm. Dress: Formal.

GRAND BANQUET – Saturday, 11th June 2011Ladies, friends and brethren are invited to the Grand Banquet to be held at the Observatory Function Centre,

Hackney Road, Hackney, commencing at 7.30 pm with pre-dinner drinks from 6.30 pm. Dress: Formal.

REGISTRATION FORMRegistrations close Friday 14th May 2011

PO Box 19, Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000Ph: (08) 8223 1633 Fax: (08) 8224 0755 email: [email protected]

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MASOnIC MEETInG AT KAnDAHAR AIR FIELD(AFGHAnISTAn)

Canada Lodge held our first Ceremonies of Initiation on the evening of October 7, 2010 here at Kandahar Air Field.

Initiated were Major Robert Kelly and Corporal Satraj Toor.

As you can see from the photos, our Lodge is now beautifully furnished thanks to the generosity of the brethren from back home.

Due to operational requirements

we did not (all who had parts) have the chance (though we did try) to do a complete run through before the big night.

If I may say so myself, the ceremony was done as well as any I have seen back home, (in my limited Masonic experience, mind you).

All of the parts came together seamlessly and it was quite evident that all of the brethren had

put their heart and soul into the perfection of their work.

I am truly honoured to have been a part of this historic Masonic event.

Our evening ended with truly Afghan flavour as we were posing for photographs, we came under rocket attack and had to hit the floor (Pictured).

W. Bro. Gordon Hendrie FCF

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Mark Bruce NACEY Port Darwin Lodge No. 41 05.11.2010Bobby Kenneth SIMMONDS Lewis Lodge of Brighton No. 187 09.11.2010Sam Benjamin BATES Quorn Lodge No. 59 10.11.2010Tyson OWENS Semaphore Lodge No. 33 17.11.2010Stefan Jozef Duncan GAWLIK Lodge St. David No. 129 18.11.2010Nicholas HAGGERTY Tea Tree Gully Lodge No. 218 22.11.2010Alex Raymond BERGHOFER Whyalla Lewis Lodge No. 160 22.11.2010Grahame John NICHOLSON Renmark Lodge No. 55 24.11.2010Frank AGOSTINELLI Lodge Baden Powell No. 222 30.11.2010Richard TOMLINSON The Perfect Cube Lodge No. 201 03.12.2010Adrian George DOEL Port Darwin Lodge No. 41 03.12.2010Benjamin Lyle FLINK United Service Lodge No. 37 15.12.2010David John TOTANI Hyde Park Bankers Lodge No. 193 15.12.2010Neil Jeffrey Alan MACKAY Katherine Lodge of Fidelity No. 217 15.01.2011Leigh Stephen CHAPMAN Hyde Park Bankers Lodge No. 193 19.01.2011Wayne Richard JOHNSTON The Perfect Cube Lodge No. 201 04.02.2011Lee Alfred JENKINS Lodge of Fidelity No. 5 08.02.2011Aaron Sean JAEDE Lodge of Fidelity No. 5 08.02.2011

nEw MEMBERS5th november 2010 to 16th February 2011

GRAND LIBRARY HELP NEEDED

Assistants needed for the Library and Archives. No previous experience needed. Ideal for retirees, or ladies, looking to give a real help to Freemasonry. Please ring or write.

George Woolmer OAM Grand Librarian

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Throughout the history of this jurisdiction, Masonic education is something that has been developing and evolving to make a connection with its members. It is something that has a clear design and focus - to help members to better appreciate the value and purpose of the three degrees of the Craft and to help each other to express these ideals in the ordinary, everyday interactions that we engage in.

Masonic education is designed for a scope much greater, broader and far more significant than the narrow confines of a lodge room. It is a way to help us to expand beyond the lodge room to incorporate the principles that we learn in our ritual into practical applications in our lives. These include our home, our work place, even our sporting memberships and every other association that we have with other people.

So the present challenge that we have is to modify and adapt the way that we impart or deliver or present this information so that it resonates with the language and customs and technology of the times that we live in - today.

That is our challenge and it’s an exciting one...a very exciting one. It’s a challenge that sounds good in words but is better demonstrated in results.

We have a number of projects that we have committed to. These include:

• The refinement of the present Diploma of Masonic Education. During the past decade, this Diploma has grown to become one of the premier vehicles of international Masonic education. News of its value has spread beyond

our state and territory borders to include students from other Australian jurisdictions as well as students from the British Isles, USA, and India. One of the more important administrative aspects of membership of the Education Committee is the continual development of the Diploma course so that it reaches the needs of a growing international student base - a base with divergent cultures, faiths and Masonic expression.

• The re-designing of what has been known as the Masonic Leadership Development Course. This course has been instrumental in helping members to develop the skills that each chair in a lodge requires them to demonstrate. The ultimate objective of the course has been to help them (in time) - to govern a lodge confidently and with full self-satisfaction as its Worshipful Master.

• Making our current course material (as well as future course content) accessible via modern technology. As human technology develops, we understand the need to adapt the way that we deliver Masonic knowledge so that it is more readily available and accessible by its own members.

• Find ways of attracting new members by providing knowledge that is managed professionally and that is always up to date and accurate and uniform in its delivery channels.

• Focussing on Succession Planning by recruiting and developing candidates who show enthusiasm and desire and qualifications and skills to join us in our Committee to put the development plans that have been agreed to - into purposeful action.

We have made progress in the realisation of some of these goals, but we are conscious that we have a greater distance yet to cover.

In the coming Masonic Year we will be advertising for the assistance of members who have completed the Diploma of Masonic Education to assist us in specific project work relating to the development of key aspects of the Diploma of Masonic Education.

In time we will also be asking for the assistance of members who have IT skills who may be interested in helping us to design on-line Masonic courses.

We will treat each of these projects as a secondment to the Education Committee and I am sure that any members volunteering their assistance will gain significant satisfaction from the association as well as the understanding that they have played an important role in the growth of Masonic education, not just locally, not just nationally - but internationally.

Stephen Michalak Grand Lecturer

MASOnIC EDUCATIOn

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THE MASOnIC CLUB

MembershipEnquiries John Carter is the Club President and Gordon Andrews is the Club Secretary. Gordon can be contacted on 08 8431 7272 and email [email protected]

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At the officail visit to the joint meeting of Hore Ruthven and Prince of Wales Lodges on the 15th November, the M. W. Grand Master was busy recognising and honouring the long services to Freemasonry of 5 brethren when he presented a 50 year Jewel and four 5 year Bars.

The first presentation was the 50 year Jewel to W. Bro. John Hill.

This was followed by;

2nd Bar to R. W. Bro. Laurie Coventry

1st Bar to V. W. Bro. Bruce Morrison

1st Bar to W. Bro. Don Grivell

1st Bar to Bro. Hugh Summerton

All the recipients had interesting Masonic careers and it was a pleasure for M. W. Bro. Clark to expound on these and offer the congratulations of all present.

LOnG SERVInG BRETHREn

L to R - V. W. Bro. Morrison, R. W. Bro. Coventry, W. Bro. Grivell, M. W. Bro. Clark, W. Bro. Hill, R. W. Bro. Gordon (Actg. G.D.C.), Bro. Summerton

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The organ in the Way Room is a memorial to those who served in WW II.

A plaque in the west end states: “This pipe organ was dedicated by the M.W. Grand Master on October 17th 1956 as a memorial to brethren of this jurisdiction who paid the supreme sacrifice whilst on service with His Majesty’s Naval Military or Air Forces in World War II”.

The organisation of freemasonry in South Australia preceded even the settlement of the Colony.

As the movement developed, the need for a Grand Lodge became apparent, this being established in 1884. The current building was constructed in 1925 and the organ installed in 1956.

An extensive search of the membership records might show that many South Australian organists were masons. It is known that E.H. Davies was a Grand Organist of the Lodge and organbuilder Johann Wilhelm Wolff was a member. This is an area for further research.

The organ was installed as a memorial to the fallen of World War II. Built by J.E. Dodd & Sons Gunstar Organ Works, it was opened in 1956. There is no builder’s nameplate. The casework is ranged on either side of a Doric canopy, its rear panels filled with grillework.

THE ORGAn In THE wAY ROOM - A wAR MEMORIAL

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I am pleased to announce the first of the initiatives being undertaken by The SA Lodge of Research for 2011 - The launch of the GEORGE WOOLMER SERIES

Our Grand Librarian, V W Bro George Woolmer has lent his name to this new untyled group which is designed to

• Stimulate our Masonic curiosity

• Help us to seek the meaning of the strange terms

• Lead us to understand the ritual

• Deepen our appreciation

Each monthly seminar will be on a particular topic of interest to Freemasons.

An article, essay or book chapter will be pre-distributed to the members and made available via the blog /proboards/email, and form the basis of the discussion.

Participants will be expected to have read the reading and be prepared to discuss it with the group.

We expect that the discussion will have a life of its own, although the facilitator - initially our Lodge Research Coordinator, W. Bro. Dr. Ashley Thomas - will ensure that everyone gets a say and that we stay focused.

These discussions of Masonic interest will be led by Ashley our and supported by George and other members of the SA Lodge of Research.

Where:

J.R. Robertson Masonic Memorial Library, 4th. Floor, Freemasons Hall, North Terrace.

When:

4th Tuesday of each month (excl. December)

Cost:

Gold coin donation.

First Meeting:

22nd MARCH 2011 at 7:00pm

We anticipate providing drinks and nibbles, so please

RSVP by:

15 March 2011, to me or to Ashley on [email protected]

With fraternal regards, Joe Marschall Master, South Australian Lodge of Research No 216 Adelaide, South Australia

Telephone +61(0)466 775 679

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAn LODGE OF RESEARCH

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LODGE MISSION

We will provide a forum for the presentation and discussion of research papers and ideas. We will train and encourage members in the study of all aspects of Masonic Research, whether historical, philosophical, symbolic, or otherwise, and publish the results of Masonic Research and other items of interest or use to the Craft.

We will liaise with and assist other lodges or groups to promote and supplement their endeavours to disseminate Masonic knowledge and research. We will arrange and support lecture tours by noted interstate or overseas Masonic Researchers.

LODGE VISION

Our Lodge will be recognised as the premier destination in South Australia for Freemasons, students and scholars of Freemasonry who will discuss, debate and otherwise research and learn about the principles, ethics and morality of Freemasonry and related topics.

We will provide a forum in which there will be a vibrant, stimulating and challenging exchange of ideas and opinions and we will discover and publish or preserve material that might otherwise be lost or unknown.

Masonic Caravan and Travel Club of SA Inc.

All enquires to

Murray Balchin

Ph: 8264 7230

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A MEETInG wITH A DIFFEREnCETHE REGEnCY LODGE nO 233

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A Reflection by the Worshipful Master, Rowley Filmer

With dispensation granted, a special Lodge meeting was arranged for the 11th January, planned to be an interesting meeting with a difference. Invitations were extended widely and it was expected that about 80 would attend. It is almost impossible to estimate attendances at Lodge meetings particularly so early in the New Year.

The Lodge tyled at 7.15pm sharp with a drum roll.

Following conducting brief business of the meeting a drum roll announced the readiness of visitors and the Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies, W.Bro. M. Corston. An unbelievable 136 visitors were admitted, (to accommodate them we had to bring in more chairs and the Lodge room was near full), including 20 Masters with their brethren. The Master of my Mother Lodge Enfield brought 18 Brethren including the two Wardens. Country representations included the Masters from Ardrossan with brethren, Balaklava and brethren and Port Pirie and two other brethren. Percussionist W. Bro. Richard Tothill was in attendance. Grand Lodge was admitted with the Deputy Grand Master, the Assistant Grand Master and officers.

The principal business of the evening was talks by three guest speakers. V.W. Bro. Pieter Haverhoek, Grand Lodge Chairman of Membership on the theme “Membership and its Success”; V.W. Bro. Alan Weeks, Chairman of Care spoke on “Care as I see it in Freemasonry” and W. Bro. Marcin Stankiewicz, Grand Steward spoke on “Freemasonry as Witnessed Overseas”. The speakers were warned that ten minutes was the allotted time by one stroke on the drum then after one minute they would be drummed out. No one defaulted.

The speaker’s talks were interspersed with vocal items by three of the brethren from The Regency Lodge.

Five Entered Apprentices and two Fellowcrafts attended and were addressed by The Deputy Grand Master who then addressed the meeting.

Lodge was called off for ten minutes during the proceedings.

Finally the director was called upon to arrange in the East, as is done at the Grand Communication, the Deputy and the Assistant Grand Masters, the speakers, vocalists and the percussionist. To commemorate the occasion, each were presented

with a pen made from various Australian timbers. The final vocal rendition was a favourite by W.Bro. Bill Fisher of the Regency Lodge, “Highland Cathedral” which was an outstanding effort as Bill is not well.

First Time of Asking. The Deputy Grand Master extended Greetings and congratulations and Grand Lodge retired in usual form. When the Lodge was closed brethren retired to the tune of “Land of Hope and Glory” and a drum roll.

It was a wonderful meeting and as I stated before the meeting, “It would start Freemasons tongues wagging”, and it has. We retired to an informal Festive Board. I have been told by some, “It was the best meeting ever!”

I was very proud of The Regency Lodge for their support and hopefully it will instil a lot of confidence in the Lodge and Freemasonry in this Jurisdiction, we can do these different things should we have the will and confidence.

Rowley Filmer

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The Lodge of Fortitude assisted the Coorong District Council in staging the start of Stage 2 of the Tour Down Under from Tailem Bend on Wednesday 19th January 2011.

The Lodge assembled 400 community packs to be distributed to businesses and residents within Tailem Bend to encourage them to decorate their properties. With Council’s consent the Lodge included a pamphlet on Freemasonry in the community packs. Many hours given by its members and partners in the unwinding of the 30 metre long streamers and re rolling them into 10 metre lengths ensured that this task was completed on time.

On the morning of the race the Lodge members and partners supported the Cancer Council of SA by distributing free sunscreen and collecting donations on their behalf. The Cancer Council decided that any funds collected on that day would be applied to the Queensland Flood Appeal.

The Masonic Quilters and Craft Group also supported the Tour Down Under by combining with the Tailem Bend Community Centre in putting on a Quilt and Art display in a vacant shop in the Main Street. This display was well received and created a lot of interest.

As part of the Tour Down Under each town involved in the Tour was judged in 3 categories

• Tailem Bend won the Overall Best Dressed Town.

• Tailem Bend Community Centre won the Overall Best Dressed Business

• Annie Jaeger’s House in Tailem Bend won the Overall Best Dressed Private Residence

W Bro Neil Petras W.M. Lodge of Fortitude

LODGE OF FORTITUDE SUPPORTS TOUR DOwn UnDER

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FREEMASOnRY AnD nIGHT OwLS BOwLSThe Board of Management approved for Freemasons of South Australia and Northern Territory to again sponsor a Night Owls Bowls competition which is conducted by Bowls SA from 22nd November to 3rd December throughout the metropolitan area and some country areas will in fact conduct their nights

from 22nd March to 29th March this year.

Each lodge was supplied an itinerary of the finals and a guide to which venue they should be making a presence. It is not intended for the Lodges to convene a competition of their own. Bowls SA has done this. Lodges should make contact with Bowls Clubs which have sNight Owls to encourage them to enter a team or teams and then show support at the final.

Peter Symons and Trevor Gordon

Peter Symons, Assistant Grand Master, supplying sunscreen to a starting assistant

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Date District Time Venue

9/3/2011 Metro North 7.30pm Broadview 13/3/2011 Southern 2.00pm Mt Barker 13/3/2011 Mid/North Riverland 1.30pm Morgan 17/3/2011 Metro South 7.30pm Edwardstown Complex 21/3/2011 N.T. Top End 5.00pm Stokes St. Parap 28/3/2011 Metro Central 6.00pm Freemasons Hall

MARCH Western 11.30am Cummins 12/4/2011 N.T. Central 6.30pm Alice Springs

5/6/2011 Yorke/Northern 1.30pm Pt. Broughton 6/6/2011 Mid/North Riverland 1.30pm Morgan 8/6/2011 Metro North 7.30pm Para Districts Masonic Centre 15/6/2011 Metro South 7.30pm Edwardstown Complex 16/6/2011 Metro Southeast 7.30pm Goodwood 19/6/2011 Southern 2.00pm Tailem Bend 20/6/2011 N.T. Top End 5.00pm Stokes St. Parap

21/7/2011 Metro Southwest 7.30pm Brighton Complex 24/7/2011 Western 11.00am Cummins

15/8/2011 Metro Central 6.00pm Freemasons Hall 18/8/2011 Metro Southeast 7.30pm Goodwood

11/9/2011 Mid/North Riverland 1.30pm Morgan 18/9/2011 Yorke/Northern 1.30pm Pt. Broughton 19/9/2011 N.T. Top End 5.00pm Stokes St. Parap 21/9/2011 Metro South 7.30pm Edwardstown Complex

16/10/2011 Southern 2.00pm Murray Bridge 20/10/2011 Metro Southeast 7.30pm Goodwood

13/11/2011 Western 11.00am Whyalla 14/11/2011 Metro Central 6.00pm Freemasons Hall

DISTRICT MEETInG DATES & VEnUES 2010

FREEMASOnS SA/nT STATE nIGHT OwLS FInALS

Bowls SA Events & Competition Coordinator, Mr Rhys Taylor, has been promoting in their documentation, “Freemasons - Major sponsor of Night Owls in SA”. Linking Freemasonry to the State Finals, rather than calling it a “Super Series”, the balance of the sponsorship will be named Freemasons SA/NT State Night Owls Finals, which will see more reward for Freemasonry.Following on from regional nights, two winners from each of the teams below plus the top two from the December ‘Super Series’, will contest the Freemasons SA/NT State Night Owls Final. Venues for the March series -MetroHope Valley Wednesday 16 MarchSemaphore Wednesday 23 MarchSturt Thursday 24 March Morphett Vale Thursday 24 MarchCountryKadina Tuesday 29 March Mallala Friday 25 MarchKapunda Wednesday 23 MarchBerri Tuesday 29 MarchMurray Bridge Tuesday 22 MarchAs soon as dates are confirmed by Bowls SA details will be advised to Lodges. Brethren within the drawing area of each regional night are requested to support this sponsorship and take the

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R.W. Bro. Peter Symons (A.G.M.) - right - and V.W. Bro. Ray Nicholson - left - presenting the prize to three members of the winning team for the Metropolitan finals at Edwardstown in December, “The Chargers” from Ascot Park.

Flying the “flag” was a feature at all events.

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LInKInG OUR LADIESThe Murray Bridge Masonic Widows’ is no longer a large group. Numbers attending meetings have dwindled, mainly through members becoming too handicapped or frail to attend regularly.

Three long-term members have passed away. Two of the regular members are Mrs Melva Baldock who will be 102 in February and Mrs Thelma Lithgow who was 101 last December. The oldest member is Mrs Thelma Jury who was 102 in August 2010. She is too frail to attend meetings any more but remains interested and a financial member.

Because of the reduced numbers at meetings it is considered not fair to ask guest speakers to come from a distance. A staff member from the Murray Bridge Council has given interesting and helpful information for the elderly living in their own homes, as did a member of the local Police Force and they enjoyed listening to the talk on travels in Africa by a local woman. Previously a visit from Libby Kosmala,

the Paralympian Gold Medallist, was a great success. She was an outstanding speaker.

The annual bus trip around town to see the expansion that is taking place was substituted by using their own cars to have lunch at the River Flat Cafe at Jervois, a few kilometres down-river from Murray Bridge. Afterwards there is the choice of going across the river on the ferry to Tailem Bend and going home that way. The day was enjoyed so much that it is on the programme again for this year. The highlight of the year is the Birthday meeting in March which they celebrate with a luncheon and entertainment.

This year will be the 23rd Birthday. They also enjoy the Christmas Break-up Luncheon which is celebrated at the Murray Bridge Golf Club. Members enjoy all their meetings and now look forward to meeting again in 2011.

FROM THE CARE COMMITTEEWhy are we always trying to change the ways we do things in Freemasonry? This is a question that has been asked on more than one occasion. If we look back over the years many of the older brethren will remember that at one time an installation was conducted in the third degree. This eliminated brethren who were not Master Masons from a large part of the ceremony of Installation. These brethren can now see a much larger section of the ceremony and it adds more meaning for them on what is occurring. When this new initiative was first put into place there were a lot of complaints but over a period of time members saw and appreciated the wisdom of this change.

So the question is really do we understand the changes that have occurred and why they were put in place. The obvious answer is were we involved in any way with the changes that have occurred, did we make any effort to understand what was happening and what has been the effect on the Craft for the good of Freemasonry.

There have been many changes over the years for good or bad as we see them, but change has been made. The young Freemasons are a positive example of change that is happening at the present time and is a positive step towards keeping our new young members involved. The future will be in their hands and we have to acknowledge that their expectations

are different from those we had at this point in their freemasonry career.

Within the Care Committee we have been instrumental in many changes, from the Care Officers Handbook, to the information session that was developed for new Care Officers. Overseeing the transfer of members from the Holding Lodge to Warranted Lodges has been a challenge but has proved to be a great success and some of those members are now enjoying attending Lodge once more for the first time in many years. The Exemption of Fee’s , which is overseen by the Care Committee, is one change that I am sure you all approve of. At the present time we are, with the co-operation and support of the Royal Arch Chapter and the Mark attempting to have this exemption of fees across all of these orders. This will be a major undertaking and one which will have a great impact especially for the good of freemasonry within the Chapter and Mark. Over the coming months and years there will be many more changes that I am sure will cause some concern and talk of change for changes sake, but consider the alternative, if we do not make changes we will become Dinosaurs and disappear from society. We must make every effort to remain relevant and change in a cautious and controlled way which has to be the way forward.Alan WeeksChairman of Care

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Rachel Sanderson MP, Member for Adelaide had the very enjoyable job of handing over a cheque to the Freemasons on Wednesday 12th January 2011.

The money (from the History SA “Community Museums Program”) will be used to collate a digital record of all memorabilia, including a scanner, camera and extra data storage.

Ms Sanderson had an escorted tour of the Grand Lodge building on North Terrace and noticed the three different pillars that were in each of the meeting rooms. These are to signify Beauty, Strength and Solidarity.

Did you know the Masons came to Adelaide 2 years before South Australia was settled?

The building is now shared with Adelaide University with the main hall on the ground floor transformed into a lecture theatre. The Freemasons still have one large function area, three meeting halls and three museums that are open to the public.

There is also the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health which in conjunction with Adelaide University is doing important research into men’s health.

Free tours of the historic building are held every Thursday at 2pm and last 1 hour, groups should book prior 8223 1633.

Pictured in the photo L-R Murray Olsson (Museum Curator), Rachel Sanderson MP, Ray Clark (Grand Master)

“ADELAIDE MASOnIC CEnTRE MUSEUM SUCCESSFUL In OBTAInInG HISTORY SA GRAnT”

The Museum is undertaking a Project to display a Past Master’s Jewel for every warranted Lodge created in South Australia and the Northern Territory.As you can see from the photograph we have a large collection of Jewels that are mounted in display cabinets. The Museum is seeking your help in locating jewels from a number of Lodges, particularly the newer and the older ones who have been closed for sometime.The owner, origin and lodge of each jewel is recognised in the display cabinet.Our other major Project is the relocation of the John McDouall Stuart Museum on the First Floor that has not been used for some years. If you can help in locating any of our missing jewels would you please contact:-Murray Olsson 8364 5705Don Chisholm 8277 6859Bob Baker 8278 1847

THE MASOnIC CEnTRE MUSEUM nEEDS YOUR HELP

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Just two weeks after enjoying his 100th birthday celebration, R.W. Bro. John Gursansky, PSGW, was host to a group of his Brethren when he was presented with his 50-year service jewel by MWGM Ray Clark. RW. Bro Gursansky was initiated in Brighton Lodge No. 108 on 20th December 1960, and enjoyed a distinguished career in freemasonry, including being the first Chairman of the Masonic Village.

In that position, he was responsible for generating the funding for the project at Somerton Park. In 1978 he was President of the Board of Benevolence, and later served as Senior Grand Warden. The MWGM was accompanied by R.W. Bros. Peter Symons AGM, and Max Murrie SGW. The WM of The Brighton United Lodge No.

10 Joe Ienco, was accompanied by SW Vince Condello, VW Bro. Geoff Bashford PDGSupt, and W.Bros. Rex Hall, Jack White and Bob Baldwin. Jack’s wife Dawn was also present at the presentation. Special thanks to Di Gursansky for her attention to the visiting group.

Freemasonry has been a very important part of his life, and he is still a firm believer in the benefits the Craft offers to its members, especially on terms of personal development, a point he feels is not emphasised enough in our promotional material. When we are asked the question “What is Freemasonry?” RW Bro. Gursansky suggests that we quote the closing address from the Mark ceremony - which “says it all”.

Congratulations, John, we trust that we can all learn from your positive attitude.

FIFTY YEAR JEwEL

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R.W. Bro. John Gursansky who recently celebrated his 100th birthday R.W. Bro. John Gursansky being presented with his 50 year service jewel by MWGM Ray Clark

Telephone 0428 532071

EMAIL [email protected]

www.outbackbynature.com.au

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MW Bro Geoffrey Dean TUCKER Yorke Valley Lodge No. 67

WBro John Charles FIDGE Lodge of Fidelity No. 5

WBro Frank GUSTER Lodge of Endeavour No. 235

WBro Alan Lewis LINDLEY Earl of Zetland Lodge No. 231

RWBro Allan Roy MITCHELL Leichhardt Lodge of Research No. 225

WBro Harold John PHILP Balaklava-Owen Lodge No. 52

RWBro Maxwell Sydney McHUGH Quorn Lodge No. 59

RWBro John Frederick Cecil GURSANSKY The Brighton United Lodge No. 10

FIFTY YEAR JEwELS

WBro Donald Ernest GRIVELL 1st Hore Ruthven Lodge No. 155

WBro Alan ROY 1st Adelaide Lodge No.2

WBro Rex Clifton SENIOR 1st United Service Lodge No. 37

WBro Keith Harvey JONES 1st Lewis Lodge of Brighton No. 187

WBro Eric Laurence JOYCE 1st Port Broughton Lodge No. 82

WBro Sydney Kennion BRINDAL 2nd S.A. Lodge of Research No. 216

Bro Cecil Reginald Allenby SKINNER 2nd Lodge of Friendship No. 1

WBro Thomas William ROSSER 2nd Lodge St. Alban No. 38

WBro Thomas Burnell KEAN 2nd Lodge Pentalpha No. 171

VWBro Frederick John NITSCHKE 2nd Renmark Lodge No. 55

Bro Raymond Milton MANDER 2nd Lodge of Endeavour No. 235

VWBro Stanley Charles WEBSTER 2nd Lodge Baden Powell No. 222

RWBro Brian Ray DOHNT 2nd Earl of Zetland Lodge No. 231

Bro Robert Dunbar MANSON 2nd Thorngate Lodge No. 118

WBro William Howard BRAY 2nd Thorngate Lodge No. 118

WBro Desmond Thomas ARRIOLA 1st Port Adelaide Daytime Lodge No.242

WBro William David Hedley THOMAS 1st Lodge Seacliff No. 202

Bro Douglas Stewart LORIMER 1st United Service Lodge No. 37

Bro Seely Alfred Thomas COPPINS 1st Lodge of Endeavour No. 235

WBro Reginald Herbert GREEN 1st Colonel Light Lodge No. 73

WBro Donald DENMAN 1st Colonel Light Lodge No. 73

WBro William NICHOLLS 3rd Port Lincoln Lodge No. 45

Bro Edward Vernon Arthur HALLAM 2nd Berri Lodge No. 90

WBro Harry ROBB 2nd Henley Lodge No. 79

FIVE YEAR SERVICE BARS FOR 50 YEAR JEwELS

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This new Lodge will be named Lodge Copernicus after the famous Polish astronomer. He is said to be the founder of modern astronomy and was the first to assert that the earth rotated on its axis once daily and travelled around the sun once yearly.The formation of this new Lodge is an indication of a new approach to the direction in which Freemasonry is going and which underlines in a tangible way the ever increasing collaboration between Craft, Chapter and Mark.In taking this direction, it is hoped that membership of the Chapter and Mark will increase and indeed the Craft sees this as the way to help in gaining members of those orders.This Lodge will work the five degrees, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd of the Craft, the Exaltation in the Royal Arch Chapter and Advancement in the Mark. These are the five degrees of pure antient masonry which are the only ones recognised by the Craft. Those who become members of this Lodge and are not already members of the Chapter and Mark orders

will progress to those orders in this Lodge. They will not need to join them in any other Chapter or Mark Lodge. Members will support and regularly attend all three orders when qualified to so do. Following the Consecration of the Lodge on 30th April, meetings will be conducted on the first Friday of every month from May 2011 at Freemasons Hall North Terrace. The Craft will meet in the months of January, March, May, July, September and November. The Chapter will meet in the months of April, August and December and the Mark in the months of February, June and October.It will be a dining Lodge and dress will be lounge suit and long tie.A steering committee is still working out the finer details.All brethren are invited to attend the Consecration of the lodge which will be followed on the night by the Craft installation.Bookings are essential and can be made with W Bro Marcin Stankiewicz on 0410279899.

30th APRIL 2011 FREEMASOnS HALL, nORTH TERRACE

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nEw LODGE TO BE COnSECRATED

2010 TRAILER RAFFLE

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FRIEnD TO FRIEnD MASOnIC MEMORIAL

The Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial is a monument located in the annex of the Gettysburg National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Built by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, it commemorates Confederate Brigadier General Lewis Addison Armistead entrusting Union Captain Henry H. Bingham with his personal effects, most notably a pocket watch, on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg, during Pickett’s Charge.

Pickett’s Charge was an assault upon the Union Army center on the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg. The charge, the high tide of the Confederate States of America, was repulsed. Confederate general Armistead, under George Pickett’s command, personally led his men up the hill to the Union position.

Armistead was shot twice. Severely wounded, and fearing that his personal effects would be stolen by Union soldiers, he “gave a Masonic sign asking for assistance”. Union Captain Bingham, an aide to Major General Winfield Scott Hancock, a personal friend of Armistead, then came to his aid as he lay wounded: Armistead, Bingham, and Hancock were all Freemasons. After ensuring Armistead that his possessions would be sent to his family, particularly his pocket watch, Bingham took Armistead to a field hospital, where Armistead died two days later on the George Spangler farm.

The monument’s sculptor was Ron Tunison of Cairo, New York, who was himself a Freemason. The sculpture is made of polychrome bronze.

The statue was dedicated by the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania on August 21, 1993.

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Edwardstown Lodge No.168 intends to repeat the tool sale of last year to raise funds for the Men’s Health Appeal in the latter half of 2011. To make this an even more successful sale than last time, the Lodge is seeking donations over the next 9

or 10 months of tools in good order that are no longer required. All tools are acceptable, hand or power for woodworking, metalworking, plumbing, welding, electrical, brick laying, cement work, gardening etc. Experience from the previous sale was that many widows or people making a change from a house situation to smaller premises were excellent sources of donations, likewise retired tradesmen or workers with items they no longer use. lf all lodges co-operate and spread the word the appeal next year will be

successful and valuable funds can be raised from many items that now occupy space in sheds without any particular purpose.Arrangements will be made to collect any donations and to store them by contacting any of the following:-John (W.M.) 8370 6997 Len (Sec.) 8326 0694Dick 8264 8516 Dave 8283 4290John 8337 9350 John 8382 2873

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The only child of Caroline Sellick and Edwin Charles Fewster, David was born in 1931 at Memorial Hospital, North Adelaide. Both parents were descendants of early pioneering families in South Australia. He attended Richmond Primary School finishing Grade Seven in 1943

when he sat for the QC Examination and as a result was awarded the “Richmond Primary School Committee Top Boy Prize” and gained enrollment for Secondary Education at Adelaide Technical High School finishing in 1947 with a Leaving Certificate.

On leaving school David was employed and indentured as an Apprentice Plumber to Alfred Martin & Son. In 1948 he started three years of compulsory Apprentice Trade Education at the Plumbers’ Trade School. He continued with Trade Studies at the SA School of Mines and embarked on studies in Oxy-Acetylene Welding. In December 1952 he passed the examination set by the state government for qualification as a Registered Sanitary Plumber, thus starting on a long and successful working life. In 1954 David was appointed to the position of Trade Teacher at the Plumbers’ Trade School. In 1972 he had progressed through a series of promotional appointments in the School of Plumbing and continued employment until retirement from the Department of TAFE in 1988, then holding the position of Deputy Head of the School of Plumbing at the Regency College.

In January 1957 David had married Audrey Dawn Bailey at the Hare Street Methodist Church, Kurralta Park. They have three children and now seven grandchildren. David’s parents had musical interests in choirs and had received personal tuition. David was also given this in Practical Pianoforte and Theory of Music attaining a number of passes in each category to gain ‘Music’ as a PEB Intermediate Certificate subject. As a boy soprano he sang in Sunday School Anniversary Church Services until his voice broke. With this stabilised he commenced singing in the Keswick Methodist Church Choir with six years voice training from Mervyn Barkell, resident tenor at Stowe Memorial Church in Adelaide.

From 1949 to 1955, David was a member of the tenor section of the Glenlea Singers, a well known group with weekly performances on Radio 5DN programme

‘Radio Canteen’ and annual performances in ‘Carols by the Sea’ at Colley Reserve, Glenelg. In 1991 David became a member and co-ordinator of the duo called ‘ENL Bros.’ an acronym for ‘Entertainment by Noel and David’. This involved playing a portable electronic keyboard, singing and playing dance tunes and a wide selection of sing-a-long melodies including film and stage show favourites, in conjunction with baritone Noel Lipson. The duo has provided this form of entertainment for about ninety groups per annum and get requests from Legacy Widows’ Clubs, Probus Clubs, Church Friendship Groups and Aged Care organisations. Mostly they travel 6000 kilometres a year in David’s small car with portable keyboard and music satchels aboard.

David’s father and grandfather were both Freemasons. In January 1953 David was initiated in his father’s Lodge, Torrensville Lewis Lodge No 104 SAC. He served two terms as WM, in 1966-67 and in 1980-81 and he is currently a member of Earl of Zetland No 231. He joined Port Adelaide Rose Croix Soverign Chapter No 217 on 1961 serving as MW Soverign 1973-74. He is a foundation member of Blessed Trinity Soverign Chapter No 201. In 1962 he joined Torrensville Mark Lodge and served as WM 1972-73 and is currently a member of Alice Springs Mark Lodge No 54. A year later David joined Torrensville Royal Arch Chapter serving as First Principal 1971-72 and is currently a member of Earl of Zetland No 47. Also in 1963 he joined Royal Ark Mariners No 6 serving two terms as Worshipful Commander Noah. In 1966 he joined Port Adelaide Preceptory Knights Templar No 4, serving as Eminent Preceptory 1975-76 and Grand Priory as Grand Vice Chancellor 1983-1991.

David’s service to Grand Mark included Grand Steward, Senior Grand Warden, President of Grand Committee and of Grand Commanders Royal Ark Council. In Supreme Grand Chapter he was Steward, Sword Bearer, Lecturer, Second Grand Principal with conferred rank Past Deputy First Grand Principal in 1998.

David’s service to Grand Craft Lodge saw him as Grand Steward, Grand Lecturer, Senior Grand Warden, Assistant Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and MW Grand Master from 1994 to 1997. These three years were extremely busy and fulfilling with GL Installations both interstate and New Zealand, creating many long and lasting friendships. Visiting Installation meetings of Lodges in the Northern Territory was a wonderful experience. In 1996 his involvement in Centenary Celebrations of Port Darwin continued page 25...

Famous Freemasons - David Edwin Fewster

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A SPRIG OF ACACIA 5th November 2010 to 16th February 2011

Thomas Murray McCAULEY Duke of Edinburgh Lodge No. 16 09. 11.2010Robert Neville GILGEN St. Andrews Lodge No. 19 11.11.2010Neville LLewelyn ELDREDGE Enfield Lodge No. 145 17.11.2010Frank Ernest WALLER Woodville Lodge No. 125 18.11.2010Cyril Douglas POLLARD Adelaide Lodge No. 2 23.11.2010Ross William WHITING Quorn Lodge No. 59 27.11.2010Frank William WARD Hore-Ruthven Lodge No. 155 01.12.2010Maxwell Leslie JACQUIER The Regency Lodge No. 233 08.12.2010William Keating ROONEY Lodge Thespian No. 195 12.12.2010Philip Mark WILLIAMS Prince Alfred Collegians Lodge No. 51 18.12.2010John KLAEBE Lodge Seacliff No. 202 18.12.2010Alexander William BAIRD Port Adelaide Daytime Lodge No. 242 20.12.2010Allan Murray LAKE Port Pirie United Lodge No. 24 21.12.2010Victor CZERNEZKYJ Lodge Foelsche No. 211 24.12.2010Robert John RANKINE Lodge of St. John No. 15 27.12.2010 Murray Rankin MIELL Lodge of Endeavour No. 235 28.12.2010Frank McGUIRE Le Hunte Lodge No 142 01.01.2011Donald Henry BUCKLEY Epworth Lodge No. 159 02.01.2011Frank Richard SPOTSWOOD Yorke Valley Lodge No. 67 03.01.2011Graham Charles ABBOTT Glenelg Lodge No. 117 03.01.2011Ernest Victor WILLATS Corinthian Lodge No. 34 04.01.2011John Lewis LIEBEKNECHT Quorn Lodge No. 59 10.01.2011Thomas Price HACKSTON Tea Tree Gully Lodge No. 218 11.01.2011Raymond Sydney McHUGH Quorn Lodge No. 59 12.01.2011Kenneth Young HALL Lodge Kilwinning No. 220 16.01.2011Kevin Hubert HODDER Port Darwin Lodge No. 41 19.01.2011Thomas William ROSSER Lodge St. Alban No. 38 23.01.2011Brian KING Hyde Park Bankers Lodge No. 193 26.01.2011Alan ROY Adelaide Lodge No. 2 30.01.2011Laurence Albert Ross McDONALD Glenelg Lodge No. 117 03.02.2011Barry John HOLDING Epworth Lodge No. 159 15.02.2011

Famous Freemasons cont...

lodge No 41 was exceptional. Arrangements were carefully planned with activities consisting of a Public Enactment Ceremony of Consecration of the Lodge followed by a Public Banquet. A street march down Darwin Mall with Brethren in full regalia followed by the unveiling of a Brass Plaque signifying the site of the first meeting of the Lodge.

In the three years as Grand Master, David was constantly supported by diligent teams of GL officers. Their wives and partners were always helpful and courteous to Audrey. She became well known and was an immense supporter of David’s endeavours. He considered that on official occasions the GL entourage presented a favourable image of Freemasonry to the

general public.

There was also time made for other pursuits. David was first invested as Lodge Organist in Torrensville Mark Lodge serving for many years in a series for the Masonic Groups including Torrensville RAC, Port Adelaide Rose Croix Chapter, Preceptory Knights Templar, Blessed Trinity Rose Croix Chapter and Earl of Zetland Lodge. For nine years David was also a Marine Radio operator and lecturer and a member of SA Sea and Rescue Squad. He was a member of Glenelg and Adelaide sailing clubs for twelve years, again as a Marine Radio operator. Such a full and active life for a man who won admiration and respect from all quarters.

Elizabeth Bray

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