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ANZACS RememberedApril 25, 2011

Kings Speech Therapist A Freemason

Each year Freemasons remember the ANZACS by conducting wreath laying ceremonies and organising a Memorial Service in the evening.

We take a look at the life of Wor. Bro. Lionel Logue, the speech therapist who helped King George VI cure his stammer.

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editor’s noteWelcome to the May issue of our magazine. You may notice it seems to be a little larger than normal size. Previous magazines were smaller than A4 size. We are now producing them in A4 size. Another change is that the 12-page insert in the centre is now printed on the same stock as the rest of the magazine. It is very heartening to see so many Freemasons supplying us with content for each issue. However, please bear with us if we have to hold out some items because of space problems. The constitution has been amended whereby full stops will be removed from all Masonic abbreviations and appellations and there will be no spaces between related abbreviations. Much of the magazine had been set up before this motion was passed at the Quarterly Communication. The next issue will have the correct style. Please make sure the correct style is used in the contributions forwarded for publication in future editions of the magazine. We would encourage all our readers to make use of the Digital version of the magazine on the Internet. In future editions we will be endeavouring to make use of this version to display items that could not fit in the printed version. This will make extra pages, but at a very small cost. The digital version is available to read on the website. I trust you will enjoy reading this issue for May 2011.

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4 Official Opening of Lucinda $38 Million Aged Care Facility opens

6 ANZACS Remembered Coverage of the 2011 activities

11 Kings Speech Therapist Wor. Bro. Lionel Logue was a Fremason

13 Jewel Discovery Officer Jewels dating from 1797

24 From Your Board President RW Bro C G Holland PJGW

26 Redcliffe Freemasons GM Launches at Library

27 The Cable Tow It’s Symbolism explained

freemasonsqld.org.au 3MAY-JULY 2011 THE QLD FREEMASON

Greetings Brethren I hope all members and their families have weathered the floods and cyclone which have played so much havoc since the beginning of the year.

Almost all the State has been affected to varying degrees. I am delighted to advise that the Grand Masters flood and cyclone appeal has reached $850,000 which is a wonderful achievement. The target I set is for $1,000,000. My thanks are with all who have and are in the process of raising funds. A dollar here and a dollar there all adds up, as well as the individuals and lodges who have contributed thousands.

I must report to you that the brethren from interstate have been very active and have contributed hundreds of thousands to support the Freemasons of Queensland and the Queensland community at large. It is a very moving experience to open a personal letter and inside is a cheque for $100,000 and a letter from my counterpart from one of the States.

I urge all to still maintain the momentum that has been built up. If within your means any contribution will be gratefully received.

I will be in the Districts later in May and will be installing two new District Grand Masters in North Queensland and Carpentaria. I look forward to meeting all the brethren and their families when in Townsville and Cairns.

I would urge all Worshipful Masters and Wardens in lodges to note the words in the Supplementary Ritual concerning leadership.

“The acceptance of a position of power will ever render a generous mind cautious and tender in its exercise. To rule has been the lot of many; but to rule well has not been the fortune of all those who have held power. It is not by the strong arm or iron will that obedience can be obtained but by holding a key to the hearts of men.”

It is clear to me that the above extract contains sound advice for all of us whether in our lodges or in our church or community organisations.

The Grand Installation of NSW & ACT is in Sydney on August 5-6. I would welcome your support and participation.

My first year is almost complete and I would like to place on record my sincere appreciation to the membership for your encouragement and support of the Antient Landmarks.

And from the Volume of the Sacred Law: “ It is better to be a humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoils with the proud.”

A message from the Grand Master

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Lucinda was officially opened on Saturday March 19 by Her Excellency the Governor of Queensland Ms Penelope Wensley AC, hosted by the Grand Master, MW Bro. Adrian Burton.

The President of the Board of Benevolence, RW Bro. Tony Love, in his address, explained that 98 years ago, in 1913, our predecessors purchased this property, bounded by five streets, (an area of 6.8 hectares) for $2,800 with the intention of developing a facility for the care of Aged Masons.

“We have been building here ever since with the completion of this, the 19th building on the site, which now

May Feature Story

OfficialOf LucindaResidents and staff have finally moved into Masonic Care Queensland’s new state-of-the-art, $38million, 153 bed residential aged care facility in Sandgate.

houses the largest not-for-profit aged care facility of its type in the State.” He paid tribute to Masonic Care Queensland Executive and staff, consultants and contractors for a job well done.

Members of the Board of Benevolence, Deputy Prime Minister Wayne Swan, State Member for Sandgate Vicky Darling MP, Councillor for Deagon Ward Victoria Newton, and Ms Tracy Davis MP representing the State Opposition and LNP Leader John-Paul

Left to right: MW Bro. Alan Wright PGM (Grand Master 2001-2004), MW Bro. Graeme Ewin (2007-2010), MW Bro. Adrian Burton (present Grand Master) and MW Bro. John Menzies (2004-2007) pictured at the opening.


May Feature Story

With a history of providing care and support for more than 80 years, Masonic Care Queensland is shaping a new era with contemporary retirement living.

Our proposed modern retirement living apartments will offer retirees open plan, spacious design with balconies, lifts, air conditioning, secure parking and electronic security.

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• Live in a community of like-minded people• Access to emergency call services • Support services available (fee-for-service basis)• Residential care co-located on site

Expressions of interest are currently being invited for our proposed retirement living apartments in Townsville and Sandgate.

Artist impression of proposed Townsville apartments

Contemporary retirement living coming soon

RW Bro. A Love, President Board of Benevolence, MW Bro. A Burton, Grand Master, Her Excellency the Governor of Queensland Ms Penelope Wensley AC, Mr Robert Gore, Chief Executive Officer of Masonic Care Queensland at the plaque unveiling of Lucinda, the new nursing home at Masonic Care Queensland - Sandgate.

Langbroek MP were also in attendance.

Lucinda caters for a wide range of care needs and has been carefully designed and purpose built to provide residents with maximum privacy, security, comfort, lifestyle and choice, and to assist staff in providing the highest level of individualised resident care.

The facility boasts a number of unique features including day spas, sensory gardens with a car, garden shed, water features and raised garden beds. Each resident has their own private, air conditioned and ensuited room and medical, dental, physiotherapy and hairdressing services are also located within the facility.

The next stage of development at Masonic Care Queensland’s Sandgate site is 36 modern retirement living apartments with a frontage onto Sutton Avenue.

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Lest We Forget

Anzac Day plays a very important part in the lives of Freemasons and their families, and this was evidenced by the participation of large numbers in wreath laying ceremonies and those attending the memorable Anzac Service this year.

Numbers never dwindle from year to year in the celebration of this important day and credit must be given to those personnel who organise the solemn and moving ceremonies witnessed by a large number of people.

The United Grand Lodge of Queensland participation commenced in the morning with the laying of wreaths by 63 lodges and 41 other orders at the Urn of Remembrance in the Ann Street Memorial Centre. This was followed by a march of brethren and ladies to the ANZAC Square Cenotaph where the Grand Master, MW Bro. Adrian Burton laid

a wreath on behalf of the Freemasons of Queensland.

The 2011 ANZAC Memorial Service, held in the Grand Hall that night was, as usual, a very moving presentation. The Service was open to the public which resulted in approximately 400 people attending.Members of the AIF Memorial Lodge No. 289, accompanied by some brethren from other lodges and assisted by UGLQ were hosts for the conduct of the Memorial Service.

Keynote speaker for the evening was Honorary Colonel Wendy Taylor, RAANC. In her address she referred to the fact that it had been 96 years since Australian and New Zealand troops waded ashore on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey during the First World War. “The virtues of courage, bravery and mateship forged by the ANZACs in 1915 are still valued by the

Australian Defence Personnel all over the world today”, she said.

She then gave a brief history of the Australian Military Nurses. Her address concluded with the following statement: “On October 2, 1999 Australian Military Nurses were finally recognised by the unveiling of The Australian Service Nurses National Memorial in Canberra.100 years after the first Australian nurses paid their own way to the Boer War. It commemorates the role of more than 10,000 Australian service nurses who have served in times of war, including 102 who died while on active service.

“I am proud to have shared a part of this great history” she said. Prior to her address the Grand Master, MW Bro. Adrian Burton gave his address to the gathering, referring in particular to the Gallipoli

Preparing for the march to the Anzac Square Cenotaph.

Our Grand Master MW Bro. Adrian Burton lays our wreath.

Lodge representatives lay wreaths at Urn in UGLQ centre foyer

ANZACS Remembered


Lest We Forget

Many Freemasons joined the huge contingent of helpers during the aftermath of the floods and cyclone Yasi.

In this picture we have Wor. Bro. Graham Vallance (right) Master of Duke of Leinster Lodge and Bro. Stuart Nobbs of Scotia Lodge packing a truck ready to deliver goods in the Goodna, Riverview and Redbank areas to flood victims and also lunches to 50 volunteer workers. Wives and partners of lodge members also assisted in the marathon effort. The first convoy to Riverview consisted of six vehicles and a trailer.

Flood Assistance

As this edition of the magazine goes to press this appeal has secured donations and pledges in excess of $850,000. This is well on the way to the original target of $1 million, and all those organisations and people who have donated and pledged are to be congratulated on their efforts. A Co-ordination Group, headed by the Assistant Grand Master, RW Bro. Alan Townson, has covered many parts of Queensland where the cyclone and floods have left their devastating mark. The Assistant Grand Master has given a report to the last Grand Lodge Communication, and we recommend that you read what he has to say. This report is featured in the Blue Page section fo the magazine under General Business at the end of the Communication proceedings. The Grand Master has also travelled to various centres and spoken to families affected by floods. “I encourage all Freemasons to contribute within their means and to urge their family and friends to also support our Queensland Recovery appeal” he said.

Grand Master’s Flood and Cyclone Appeal

Roof damage to the Tully-Tyson Centre from Cyclone Yasi

ANZAC DAYApril 25, 2011

battle and statistics of Australian and New Zealand soldiers killed and injured in the course of the action. He then delivered the Address of Allegiance. Distinguished Guests included the representative of the Governor of Queensland, Army, Naval and Air Force representatives, Federal and State Parliament representatives, and officials from a number of community organisations. These guests each laid a wreath at the Urn in the centre of the hall.The New Zealand and National Anthems were sung by all present, led by the Queensland Masonic Choir. Assisting the choir were the “belladiva”, Australia’s most glamorous pop-opera group. The square bordering the position of the urn was guarded by a catafalque party of four naval cadets of “T.S. Paluma. The perambulation of the Vacant Chairs was conducted by the lodge members from AIF Memorial Lodge.

A solemn and moving part of the ceremony was the playing of the Last Post by the Grand Heralds of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland followed by one minute’s silence and the playing of “Reveille”.

This outstanding ANZAC Service is well worth attending and all who have witnessed it will no doubt be returning to see it once again on April 25, 2012.

Commander Lachlan King RAN lays a wreath ‘belladiva’, a group of young sopranos assisted the Masonic Choir

Job’s Daughters in silent prayerKeynote speaker, Honorary Colonel Wendy Taylor RAANC

ANZACS RememberedPictures taken in the morning activities were provided by Bro. Mel Nicholls of Southern Queensland Lodge No. 29 and those taken in the evening were provided by Bro. Ross McNeil of Windsor Lodge No. 290.


Craft News

As a result of a petition to the Most Worshipful Grand Master, and his approval, St Patrick Lodge’s Warrant became dormant on July 1, 2010. The final meeting of the lodge before the Warrant became dormant was held at the Stones Corner Masonic Centre on June 8, 2010. The first meeting of this lodge was held 146 ½ years ago on December 28, 1863. The last meeting was attended by 12 members of St Patrick Lodge, 10 of them being regular attendees at meetings. All bar one of the 10 were Past Masters of St. Patrick or Valley St John’s Lodge. Several members of Valley St. John’s Lodge following the surrender of its Warrant on June 30, 1997 transferred to St Patrick Lodge. While the merging of Valley St John’s Lodge with St Patrick Lodge was successful for several years, in the last few years all offices had been filled by Past Masters, the lodge had undertaken no work and was it was running at a loss.

Wor. Bro. Flav Weller had been Master for the past two years and none of the other members were willing to undertake that role again or fill the principal positions. This being the case, there appeared to be no point in continuing as a lodge. Of the 12 brethren in the photograph, five have affiliated with Kedron/Chermside Lodge. Before the amalgamation of Chermside and Kedron, Chermside was a daughter lodge of St Patrick and Kedron was a grand-daughter lodge. Three of the 12 brethren have affiliated with Theodore Unmack Lodge, one with Ashton Lodge and one with Thespian Daylight Lodge.

Who knows – one day someone may seek to remove the Warrant of St Patrick Lodge No. 5 from dormancy.

St Patrick Lodge No. 5 Surrenders It’s WarrantBy VW Bro. Greg Early, PDGDC

RW Bro. Geoffrey Walker

At the Quarterly Communication held on March 2 in Brisbane the Grand Master, MW Bro. Adrian Burton appointed RW Bro. Geoffrey Walker PSGW of Morningside Lodge No. 196 as Assistant Grand Master for the term 2011-2012. The appointment will take effect on July 2, 2011 at the Grand Proclamation.

Below is a profile of the newly appointed Assistant Grand Master:

He was born in Burnley in the north of England on the February 3, 1945 and attended Burnley Wood Secondary School, leaving at the age of 15 to start his working career as an apprentice carpenter and joiner to Howarth Construction Company. During this time he was also very involved with football (English) and received a trial with Preston North End Football Club where at the age of 16, he played a full season and was offered an apprenticeship. Unfortunately his father would not sign the forms saying “You need a trade behind you”, so he never got the opportunity to see if he could go on and become a professional.

Once he had completed his apprenticeship as a carpenter and joiner he then went to work for a shop fitting company, eventually becoming area supervisor and moving to London. This only lasted a few years before he

AGM for 2011-2012joined the British Army Royal Core of Signals serving in NATO Afcent in Holland, Belgium, Germany, Reservist for the Falklands and Northern Ireland. During this time, he reached the rank of Sergeant and also met his wife June. They were married in 1972 and have two daughters who have since given them both five grandchildren.

After leaving the Armed Forces he went back to joinery in Scarborough, North Yorkshire as a maintenance department manager, but after six years with the company he and his wife decided to emigrate to give their girls a better life. They applied to both Canada and Australia. Australia replied first so they went ahead with that application.On arriving “down under” in 1983 he proceeded to find employment back in the building trade in Brisbane, later commuting between Queensland and New South Wales before studying for his builder’s licence allowing him to become self-employed.

Just recently he decided to go into semi-retirement, working with a good friend from his own lodge as an Organ Builder and he is enjoying the challenge before full retirement.

His Masonic career started in 1987 when he joined Morningside Lodge No. 196. He was initiated on April 7, 1987, passed on September 1, 1987 and raised on February 23, 1988. He was installed as Worshipful Master on July 20, 1995, July 20, 1996 and July 1, 2006.

He joined Grand Lodge in 1998-1999 as Grand Steward, Junior Grand Deacon 2000-2001, Assistant Grand Superintendent of Workings 2001-2005, Senior Grand Warden 2007-2008 served another two years with Deputy and Assistant Grand Masters and returned to Assistant Grand Superintendent of Workings 2010-2011. He is also a member of the 18° and 30° on the Gold Coast.

RW Bro. Walker said: “I will be forever grateful for the friendship and knowledge I have gained from this great Fraternity, and the honour that has been bestowed on me as Assistant Grand Master, and I relish the opportunity to promote Freemasonry in this great state of ours, Queensland”. The 12 members of St. Patrick Lodge

who attended their final meeting.


Craft News

A Queensland delegation of 72 travelled to Tasmania for the United Grand Lodge of Tasmania Grand Installation. The Queenslanders led by the Grand Master, MW Bro. Adrian Burton, had the largest delegation attending the weekend activities, and the Installed Grand Master was Campbell John Wallace, formerly of Home Hill in Queensland. The two pictures above show the UGLQ contingent and the ladies who attended the Grand Installation on the “Apple Isle”. NSW/ACT Grand Installation The United Grand Lodge New South Wales and the ACT Grand Installation will be held from August 4 to August 7 2011 in Sydney. The Grand Master has indicated that he would welcome the support of the Queensland brethren to join his delegation.

Grand Installation in Tasmania

Social Outing in TasmaniaPictured at a function in WrestPoint’s Tasman Room prior to the Grand Installation in February are Mary Holland, Elaine Williamson and Janelle Goding who accompanied their husbands from the United Grand Lodge of Queensland to attend the various pleasant functions listed on the Installation Program.

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Craft News

The Queensland Lodge No. 2 UGLQ will be celebrating 150 years of Freemasonry in Ipswich on Saturday, October 15 this year. A re-enactment of the ceremony of Consecration will be performed by the Grand Master and Grand Officers. This ceremony will be open to the public.

Morning tea will commence at 10 a.m. and visitors and brethren will enter the lodge room at 11 a.m. prior to the entrance of the Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers. The Festive Board will be a three-course meal by pre-paid ticket commencing at 1.00 p.m.

For further details contact the secretary: Ian Brown Ph.07 3282 3017. (E): [email protected]

150 Years of Freemasonryin Ipswich

Clean Up Australia DayCamp Hill Lodge brethren, accompanied by brethren from other lodges once again participated in the Clean Up Australia campaign on Sunday, March 6. Co-ordinator

for the group was Mark Phillips, Camp Hill Lodge IG. The effort was combined with a strong social element, and it was followed by a relaxing “cuppa” and hot-cross buns.

Pictured above in their working clothes are left to right: Mick Hayes (EA, Camp Hill Lodge), David Diamond (WM Morningside Lodge), Michael Head (MM, Camp Hill Lodge), Joe Sirvent (PM Morningside Lodge and Camp Hill Lodge member), Andy Fowle (SD Camp Hill Lodge), Hon. Cameron Dick MLA, Mark Phillips, Jim Kidd (PM Camp Hill Lodge), Neal Hewton (PJGW and PM Camp Hill Lodge), Don Barry (PM Camp Hill Lodge) and WM Barron Barnett Lodge)

On April 14 Bro. Walter Breuning, an American Freemason was called to the Grand Lodge above at the age of 114 years, 205 days. Bro Walter had been a Master Mason for 85 years, 333 days. He was also a proud member of the Scottish Rite and Shrine in the USA.

He received his degrees in Great Falls Lodge No. 118, Great Falls, Montana. He was Initiated on March 7, 1925, Passed on April 4, 1925 and raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason on May 16, 1925. He served as Secretary of Great Falls Lodge No. 118 for 23 years. He affiliated with Cascade Lodge No. 34, Great Falls, Montana in 1992 and received the Meritorious Service Medal in 1993.

On September 21, 2010, the plainspoken Breuning turned 114 years old, remaining the oldest man in the world, according to the Gerontology Research Group. Bro. Breuning was also verified as the fourth oldest person in the world.

114 Year Old FreemasonPasses On

Wor. Bro. N.E. Anderton PJGD who is the lodge Almoner for Broadwater/Surfers Paradise Lodge No. 434 was one of five ex prisoners of war invited to Japan as part of a Reconciliation and Friendship Programme to receive an official apology from the Foreign Minister to be regarded as an official apology by the Japanese Government. The Grand Secretary (RW Bro. Rawlinson) and his personal assistant obtained information on lodges meeting in the Grand Temple (Tokyo) during Wor. Bro. Anderton’s visit and arranged for him to carry with him a letter of introduction. The Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Japan

(MW Bro. Phillip Ambrose) met with Wor. Bro. Anderton who presented him with the latest edition of The Queensland Freemason, the Directory and a copy of the Ritual Book. He was fortunate enough to be able to visit Lodge Yuai No. 11. The meeting was conducted in the Japanese language. He said that there were some significant differences in the Workings, and it was a most interesting experience. A group photograph was taken with all the members present. Following the lodge meeting Wor. Bro. Anderton presented the Worshipful Master with the traditional Australian Boomerang.

A Visit to a Tokyo lodge

Seated on Wor. Bro. Anderton’s right are The Worshipful Master, Wor. Bro. Toshiyg Watanabe, The Deputy Grand Master (and Grand Master Elect) and the Director of Ceremonies.


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King’s Speech Therapist a FreemasonAdelaide. Wor. Bro. Logue studied elocution and worked in Adelaide as a teacher. He moved to Kalgoorlie apparently to work in a gold mine. Later he moved to Perth where he met Myrtle Gruenert; they married on March 20 1907 in St George’s Anglican Cathedral, Perth. His Masonic records show that at his Initiation on September 18 1908, Wor. Bro. Logue was a Professor of Elocution residing at 9 Emerald Terrace, West Perth (now believed to be Emerald Hill Terrace). He was passed to the Second Degree on October 16 1908, and raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason on November 20 1908. His service as a lodge officer was as follows: Steward 1909, Junior Deacon 1910, Inner Guard 1913, Junior Deacon 1914, Senior Deacon 1915, Junior Warden 1916, Senior Warden 1918, Worshipful Master 1919. Wor. Bro. Logue seems to have had a busy professional life in Perth. He taught elocution, public speaking and acting, as well as producing stage plays. He worked to help soldiers returning

from World War I who were afflicted with speech impediments caused by shell-shock. In 1924 he set up consulting rooms in Harley Street, London where he treated both rich and poor alike; apparently the exorbitant fees he charged the rich subsidised the treatment of his poorer clients. In 1926 he was consulted by the then Duke of York (later King George VI) for help to overcome his stammer. At the Coronation of King George VI on May 12 1937, Wor. Bro. Logue wore the MVO decoration awarded by the King the night before. Wor. Bro. Logue was a founder of the British Society of Speech Therapists and a founding fellow of the College of Speech Therapists. He was speech therapist to the Royal Masonic School. In 1944 his MVO was elevated to CVO. He retained his friendship with King George VI until the King’s death in 1952.Wor. Bro. Logue passed to the Grand Lodge Above on April 12 1953.

Craft News

The Archives Committee has had many enquiries lately concerning Wor. Bro. Lionel Logue. Those of you who have seen or heard of the recent film “The King’s Speech” will know that Lionel Logue, the character played by Geoffrey Rush, was the speech therapist who helped King George VI cure his stammer.

Lionel George Logue was a member of St George’s Lodge (now JD Stevenson/St George’s Lodge). He was born in Adelaide on February 26 1880 and educated at Prince Alfred College in

It may have been noted by many of you that over the past 2 years a camera crew has been filming some of the highlights on the Masonic calendar; like the reconsecration of the Grand Lodge (July 18 2009) and Grand Installation (July 3 2010) of the new Grand Master - MW Bro. Adrian Burton.

Headed by Bro. Andrew Halton; he and his team have been working towards attaining footage to be included in a documentary which is set to be released worldwide once the desired footage has been shot. The documentary will be a realistic expose on Freemasonry today and emphasise the positives of being part of the Craft and particularly in today’s society with the continual breakdown of the family institution and lack of male mentors. Freemasonry on the other hand offers traditional and vital values for men of all ages which in turn contribute to an ethical society. This will be a strong theme in the documentary. The film crew are still shooting in and around lodges in Qld and recently shot before and after interviews of a First Degree candidate along with those attending at Ironsides Lodge No. 454, and the new members night at Grand Lodge hosted by the Grand Master. Currently, more filming is being organised including a day of interviews to be held at Stones Corner Masonic Centre. This will show a perspective of Freemasonry from representatives of the vast array of lodges throughout Queensland and eventually further afield, effectively encompassing all creeds and colour; showing the strong unity of the Craft and its members despite their background or cultural differences.

If anyone feels they have interesting and appropriate information to contribute to the project please feel free to contact Bro. Andrew Halton on 0425 272794. Please note that shortly both the Reconsecration and Grand Installation DVD will be packaged together as a set for purchase at the cost of $29.00. A proportion of the income will be donated to a Charity associated with Freemasons Qld. Please contact Bro. Andrew Halton again for further information.

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Wor Bro Flav Weller (L) handing over the shillelaghs

Bro Justin Buckley with Wor Bro Don Fenwick (L), WM Theodore Unmack Lodge and Wor Bro Graham Vallance (R), WM Duke of Leinster Lodge

Craft News

Each year, on or near to St Patrick’s Day, lodges who were formerly consecrated under the Provincial Grand Lodge of Ireland in Queensland meet to celebrate their Irish heritage. This year the oldest of the lodges, St Patrick No. 5 UGLQ, formerly consecrated in 1863 as No 279 Irish Constitution was not represented as its Warrant was declared dormant by the Grand Master in July 2010. Four of the remaining lodges in the Brisbane region namely: Duke of Leinster No. 8 UGLQ (283 IC – 1864); United Tradesmen’s No. 12 (288 IC –1865); Southern Queensland No. 29 (312 IC – 1878); and Theodore Unmack No. 60 (337 IC – 1889), gathered on Wednesday March 16 2011, at a combined meeting hosted by Theodore Unmack Lodge No. 60, to confer the Degree of a Fellow Craft Freemason on Bro Justin Buckley of the Duke of Leinster Lodge No 8. The meeting was supported by a large contingent of visiting brethren and a brilliant retinue of Grand Officers led by the Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, RW Bro. Dr Gary Bacon. An overseas visitor in the person of Wor. Bro. Rob Phillips of Churchill Lodge No 478 EC, Oxford, England, in his own words came …looking forward to seeing how things are done here. All in attendance hope that he was well satisfied with what he saw.

The Worshipful Master of the Duke of Leinster Lodge obligated Bro. Buckley and the work of the major aspects of the degree was shared by selected members of the other three lodges with Theodore

Unmack Lodge officers occupying their respective stations. The proceedings of this evening will no doubt be a memorable milestone in Bro. Buckley’s Masonic career. The Director of Ceremonies of Theodore Unmack Lodge has refurbished the original Director of Ceremonies baton of St Patrick’s Lodge and it was used for the first time for many years in the ceremony this year – it is intended that this baton will be used at all future combined Irish heritage lodge meetings – the baton is made of ebony and is upholstered with a significant green velvet band midway between the ends and is mounted with sterling silver bands and caps, and as such is a unique, valuable and historic article.

It was a time to revisit the history of Irish Freemasonry in Australia and in particular Queensland and the RW DGM took the opportunity to do this in his address to the brethren. He recapped on how Freemasonry was spread through the then burgeoning colonial world and how the Irish military lodges with their Ambulatory Warrants were responsible for the eventual establishment of Masonic lodges in the garrisons of those far flung British colonies. He pointed out that this was the case in Australia with the founding of the Australian Social Lodge No 260 IC in Sydney Town in 1820. Other lodges followed under the Irish Constitution including the Auckland Social Lodge No.348 IC (now Lodge

Combined Old Irish Lodges meet in 2011 to celebrate their Irish Heritage “The Whole World is Irish on St Patrick’s Day”

Ara) in New Zealand, which received its dispensation from The Leinster Masonic Committee in Australia in 1842. Irish Freemasonry came to Queensland in 1863 with the founding of the St Patrick Lodge 279 IC in Brisbane Town. Provincial Grand Lodges for the three constitutions soon followed and Freemasonry began to grow. Due to the tyranny of distance and the obvious difficulty in resolving matters that required a decision from Grand Lodge it was inevitable that a Grand Lodge would be erected on Queensland soil and this occurred in 1904 – due again to the initiative of the Irish constitution lodges – the Scottish and English Grand Lodges remained aloof until 1921 when the United Grand Lodge of Queensland was erected.

At the Festive Board the RW DGM continued his overview of Irish Freemasonry and in particular the role played by RW Bro. Theodore Oscar Unmack Prov.GM, and the Theodore Unmack Lodge in company with the other lodges then under the constitution of the Grand Lodge of Ireland, in the latter years of the nineteenth century. His was a dynamic, informative and interesting presentation which left all in attendance the better informed about the important role that Irish Freemasons played in the founding and development of Freemasonry in this country.

An important part of the programme at the festive board was the traditional handing over of the Shillelaghs to the Worshipful Master of the incumbent lodge. This was all the more significant on this occasion as they were currently in the custody of the last Worshipful Master of St Patrick Lodge No. 5 UGLQ (Dormant), Wor. Bro. Flav Weller. The shillelaghs handed over and the toasts honoured and the game of skill finished, another year is added to the past forty-eight years that this event has been running in its present form.


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Corinthian Lodge Discovery! - Officer Jewels dating from 1797!

Corinthian Lodge A.F & A.M., a Masonic lodge in Massachusetts, USA recently discovered a set of silver masonic officers’ jewels long forgotten by the lodge.

Although it cannot be conclusively determined, it is possible the jewels were fashioned by early-American Patriot, silversmith, and Freemason, Paul Revere.

Revere served as the Grand Master, or presiding officer, of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts between 1795 and 1797. During his tenure, he chartered 23 new Masonic lodges in Massachusetts and Maine (then a part of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts); he instituted Corinthian Lodge in 1797. Many “Revere” lodges have, or had, officers’ jewels fashioned by the Grand Master.

The jewels discovered by Corinthian Lodge have been determined to be from the period. Without written records, it is impossible to determine with certainty Revere made them. They have a written record from their minutes noting the first Lodge Master, Dr. Isaac Hurd, donated a set of officers’ jewels to the lodge. The records do not indicate Revere made the jewels. Hurd, however, certainly knew Revere. St. Andrews Lodge, with Revere serving as its Master, initiated Hurd into the Fraternity in 1777.

Corinthian Lodge A.F. & A.M., Concord, MA was the 26th lodge constituted by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. Early-American Patriot Paul Revere chartered the Lodge on June 16, 1797 during his tenure as Grand Master. Corinthian Lodge has been woven into the social fabric of Concord ever since. Its brothers have actively served to improve themselves, their community, and their country. Today, the lodge sponsors scholarships for local students, operates a Masonic Angel Fund to anonymously assist children who do not fit the criteria for usual social service programs, and conduct MYCHIP (Masonic Youth Child Identification Programs) events to provide families with a comprehensive identification package to help law enforcement authorities find and identify a missing child. Notable members of Corinthian Lodge include: Lemuel Shattuck, Author of the History of Concord, father of modern vital statistics, and namesake of the Shattuck Hospital; Ephraim Bull, Developer of the “Concord” Grape; and, Brigadier General Norman C. Spencer Jr., U.S. Air Force.

Freemasonry seeks to bring together men of every country, religion, race, level of education, income, and opinion and develop the bonds of friendship between them. Through a large variety of North American Masonic philanthropies, approximately $3,000,000 is given to charity every day, 70% of which benefits the public. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts represents 38,000 members and more than 235 lodges throughout the Commonwealth.

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Pictured from left to right: Wor. Bro. Bill Boyd who delivered the lecture, Bro Colin Barnes, Bro George McClymont, Bro Wayne Bouskill, Bro Alan Schulte, Bro Tristian Mans, Bro Marian Zarzecki, and Wor Bro Rob Thomson (Senior Deacon).

Five EA’s from Camp Hill LodgeCamp Hill Lodge is certainly growing strong in numbers. The picture above shows five Entered Apprentices from the lodge attending the Camp Hill meeting on March 14. One of them, Bro. Dave

Gibson had just been initiated. The five EA’s received their First Degree Tracing Board lecture and the traditional Camp Hill “Essex” lecture, presented beautifully by Wor. Bro. Jim Kidd.

Picture shows left to right: Bro. Damien Mills (JD), Bros. Sam Biggins, Paul Lee, Mick Hayes, Nathan George, Dave Gibson and Bro. Andy Fowler (SD).

The Murphy family had a triple celebration with the initiation of Peter Murphy who flew from Mackay to take his first degree in his fathers and grandfathers lodge, Sir Joshua Peter Bell No. 180. at the Dalby Masonic Centre.

These six Entered Apprentices received the first degree tracing board lecture at a regular meeting in 2010. All are members of Star of The North Lodge No 401 which meets in the Mackay Masonic Centre. The members of this lodge are very proactive in promoting Freemasonry in the district of Mackay and are enjoying strong membership as a result of their activities.

Wor. Bro. John Playford is shown be-ing congratulated by RW Bro. Dr. Gary Bacon DGM at the Yeppon Lodge No. 316 Installation last month. The Deputy Grand Master installed Wor. Bro. Playford and was assisted in the ceremony by a team of Grand Officers.

Strong Membership in this lodge

Pictured left to right are: Wor. Bro. Bill Smith (WM of Gatton Lodge), Wor. Bro. Aub. Smith (WM of Ipswich Unity Lodge), VW Bro. Col. Bannerman (A.G.S.Wks), VW Bro. Bill Munro (Deputy Grand Registrar), the candidate (Bro. Brad Allen), Wor. Bro. Mathies (WM of Clifton Lodge), Wor. Bro. Don Huskisson (WM of Argyle Lodge) Wor. Bro. Barry Smith (WM of Dinmore Temperance Lodge) and Wor. Bro. Peter Hooper (DC of Argyle Lodge).

This photograph taken following a recent initiation ceremony at Argyle Lodge has in it three sitting Masters with the surname “Smith”. A fourth sitting Master in the photo has the surname “Mathies”, which happens to contain the letters s,m,i,t and h ! Three active A.G.S.Wks also attended the ceremony.

The “Smiths” Visit Argyle Lodge

Picture shows left to right: RW Bro. Bill Murphy PSGW (grandfather), Bro. Peter Murphy EA., Wor. Bro. Robert Murphy PSGD (father).

Shown with the students in the picture are (seated left to right): Wor. Bro. John Arrell (Bursary Committee member), RW Bro. Dr. Gary Bacon DGM, MW Bro. Adrian Burton GM, RW Bro. Allan Townson AGM, and RW Bro. Cedric Holland (President Board of General Purposes).

Students Presentation

Murphy Initiation

Thirteen students were presented with 2011 Masonic Bursaries recently in the Grand Hall of the Masonic Memorial Centre. The recipients are: Amanda Pool (UQ Veterinary Science), Timothy Shaw (UQ Engineering), Arabella Chambers (UQ Psychological Science), Belinda Hennessey (UQ Business Management/Law), Christopher Moles (UQ Architectural Design), Kirrilly Haynes (UQ Occupational Therapy), Jonathan Stuart (ACU Physiotherapy), Harriet Weedman (UQ Science), Vanessa Castillo (UQ Science/Arts), Callan Sayers (QUT Engineering), Emily Fay (Griffith University Commerce/International Business), Grant Rawlings (QUT Engineering), Shannon Sense (TAFE Toowoomba Cabinet Making).

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Baden-Powell Lodge, No. 505, held its annual Founder’s Night meeting in February to commemorate the 154th anniversary of the birth of the founder of the Scout and Guide movements, Lord Robert Baden-Powell of Gilwell. The Wor. Master, RW Bro. Charles Reich PAGM, welcomed the Grand Master, MW Bro. Adrian Burton and a team of Grand Officers, along with the Chief Commissioner of Scouts Queensland, Bro. Maurice Law AM.

It was an open meeting and 120 other scouting personnel, families and brethren joined in. Bro. Law addressed the gathering about current and future developments in scouting. His address was followed by a vocal presentation by youth members of Brisbane’s Wonargo Scout Revue.

The guest speaker was Mr Pieter Van Der Kamp, a Deputy Chief Commissioner who is the chief director of the next Australian Scout Jamboree which will be held at Maryborough in January, 2013. As is the usual custom at Australasian Jamborees, wherever they are held, the local Baden-Powell Lodge conducts a Masonic meeting at or near the Jamboree, to which all visiting scouting Freemasons, as well as local brethren, are invited. Mr Van Der Kamp, as well as talking about the Jamboree, paid special tribute to RW Bro. Jack Edwards PJGW of the lodge who, for around 40 years made the special mulgawood woggles for Queensland scouts to wear with their scarves to Jamborees. Shaun Sandilands, chairman of the Queensland Rover Scouts, presented a report on Service

Baden Powell Founder’s Night

Five EA’s from Camp Hill Lodge

Pictured left to right: RW Bro. Charles Reich PAGM, MW Bro. Adrian Burton GM, Bro. Maurice Law AM, Mr. Pieter Van Der Kamp.

The Grand Master is invested as an honorary scout

activities carried out by Rovers (the 17-26 year age-group in Scouts) during the past year. The Wor. Master then presented a shield to members of the St John’s Wood Rover Crew who were judged to have undertaken the best Service projects during the past year.

The Grand Master addressed the meeting and included several positive references to the work which Freemasons individually, as well as generally, are doing for the benefit of the wider community. The officers of the lodge then conducted the commemorative ceremony which highlighted the first experimental camp which the then General Baden-Powell led on Brownsea Island in Dorset, England, in 1907 prior to the events which led to the formation of the scout and guide movements throughout the world.The ceremony drew to a close when the Chief Commissioner invested the Grand Master as an honorary scout and Bro. Law then led all present and past members in the reaffirmation of the Scout Promise and the singing of the “Boy Scout” hymn. A relaxed and convivial festive board followed.

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The Gathering of the Clans 2012 is now just 12 months away. At 2.00 pm on Saturday March 24 next year, the host organisers (Yeronga Lodge No. 246) hope to see a record number of Freemasons present to witness a showcase of Scottish Craft working in the third Degree. As previously advised, the venue for the formal ceremony is The Grand Hall, Masonic Memorial Centre, 311 Ann St, Brisbane. The banquet will be held at The Irish Club, 175 Elizabeth St, City – 6.00 pm for 7.00 pm. Numbers at the banquet have been capped at 380 due to the size of the venue. Other larger venues were either unavailable, or priced out of reach. Banquet cost is $65.00 per ticket, all inclusive which includes a complimentary drink on arrival, 3-course meal and all drinks at the tables – soft

drinks, wines, a range of Australian and international beers, and a number of bottles of scotch to wash down the haggis. Entertainment will be provided by the band “Celtic Cross-over”. Those wishing to attend the banquet are strongly advised to book early to avoid missing out. Tickets for the banquet and Clans raffle are now available and orders are being processed. The Clans raffle prizes include a flight / accommodation package at a 5-star hotel chain – Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne + $1,000 spending money; a 40” LCD LED Sharp Quattro Colour TV or latest model; a set of golf clubs; a matching set of hand-crafted Masonic cuff links, jigger buttons with sterling silver chain and a silver & gold Masonic ring; a hand-crafted matching opal ring and pendant (one for the girls for a

Gathering of the Clans 2012 change); an adventure / experience package from Hot Air Balloons valued at $500; and a 4.5L bottle of Chivas Regal in a cradle. All tickets to be paid for before delivery. Books of 10 tickets @ $2.00/ticket can be ordered from the Convenor. Surplus funds after expenditure will be donated to Can-Teen, a cancer support group for teenagers with cancer and their families.

Two choices of ladies events are planned at a cost of $20.00 per head. An accommodation guide is currently being prepared. Regular visits to the Clans website at: cop.typepad.com/gotc2012/ will keep everyone in touch with planned activities. Further information can be obtained by contacting the convenor, Wor. Bro. Rodger W. Klopp GStd Br. at (E) [email protected]. Phone 07 3288 2185 or mobile 419969199.


From left to right - Wor. Bro. Des Wust, Worshipful Master of Tyrian Lodge, Bro. Moe Turaga, Wor. Bro. Noel Francis, Worshipful Master of Biggenden Lodge.

Pictured above are (left to right): VW Bro. David Sherrit DGDC, RW Bro. Alan Townson AGM, Bro. James Sherrit, MW Bro. Adrian Burton GM, Wor Bro Peter Sinclair (Worshipful Master of Yeronga Lodge) and MW Bro. Emanuel Anthony PGM. PSM.

The picture shows the Past Master of Tully-Tyson Lodge, VW Bro. Alf MacDonald (left), the Wor. Master of Gregory Lodge, Wor. Bro. Steve Moon (right) and VW Bro. Player, a District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria, District Assistant Deputy Grand Superintendant of Works.

Lodges in Action Queensland

Gladstone Lodge No. 205, consecrated on December 17, 1910 celebrated 100 years of Freemasonry recently when the Grand Master MW Bro. Adrian Burton conducted a re-enactment of the original consecration ceremony. This ceremony was open to the public and there was a good attendance of State and Federal politicians as well as the Mayor of Gladstone to witness the ceremony.

Gladstone Centenary

St. John Davenport Lodge No. 33 in North Queensland was recently the centre of a real family first degree ceremony. The candidates were twins. The ceremony was performed by their father and their grandfather was IPM. The lodge has thus added two extremely valuable members to the fraternity if they follow the family tradition.

A Family of Freemasons

Pictured left to right: Bro. Morgan McColl, Bro. Callum McColl, Wor. Bro. Gordon McColl and Wor. Bro. Allan McColl.

Bro. Chris Delroy EA, grandson of Past Grand Master the late MW Bro. Bill Morgan was warmly welcomed as the newest member of Tibrogargan Lodge at a memorable lodge meeting recently.The night was also made quite special by a fraternal visit from Dunellan Lodge and in particular RW Bro. Dick King PDGM who is the oldest initiate (1935) of Tigrogargan Lodge. His presence resulted in the newest and oldest together.

Tibrogargan Lodge

Pictured at the meeting are (left to right), RW Bro. Edward Lute AGSWks, RW Bro. King PDGM, Bro. Delroy EA, VW Bro. Vince McAllan (WM of Tibrogargan Lodge), and Wor. Bro. Lawrie Witham (WM of Dunellan Lodge).

Bro. Bill McNally, a candidate who hails from Liverpool in the UK was initiated at Caboolture Lodge’s February meeting. Bill works on the oil rigs west of Perth (Australia) and over the years he has made many friends with brethren from the lodge. The meeting was well attended with almost 50 members and guests present (including four Entered Apprentices).

Bro. Bill’s Initiation

In this group photograph Bro. Bill is shown fifth from the right next to the Worshipful Master of Caboolture Lodge, Wor. Bro. John Lowe.

At a recent meeting of Biggenden Lodge Brother Moe Turaga, a member of Tyrian Lodge, was passed to the second degree. The work was conducted by the Masters of the lodges in District 42. There were some 74 brethren in attendance and the evening included the transfer of a ‘Travelling Gavel’ from Biggenden Lodge to the Worshipful Master of Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge. The brethren of Biggenden conveyed their appreciation to Tyrian Lodge for making their candidate available, and all present were welcomed at the festive board which followed the meeting.

Biggenden Initiate

Pictured in the front row of this group at the ceremony are: RW Bro. Chris Tollner, Dr. Gary Bacon (Deputy Grand Master), Wor. Bro. Stefan Wurgler (Gladstone Lodge Worshipful Master), Mrs. Mary-Anne Wurgler, MW Bro. Adrian Burton (Grand Master), RW Bro. David Gray (Grand Director of Ceremonies) and RW Bro. Doug. Wells (Senior Grand Warden)

Yeronga Lodge No. 246 conducted a First Degree recently with the candidate being James Sherrit. Bro. Sherrit is the son of VW Bro. David Sherrit DGDC, a well-known Grand Officer. The degree presentation was very well attended and included the Grand Master accompanied by other Grand Officers and Past Grand Officers.

Well attended First Degree

At the recent District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria Quarterly Communication in Cairns a donation of $1500 was made to the brethren of Tully-Tyson Lodge towards the refurbishment of their Masonic Centre which was damaged by cyclone “Yasi”.The donation was made by the brethren of Gregory Lodge who saw a need to assist in true Masonic fashion.

Cyclone Damage Donation


The photo shows the District Grand Master, Norm Wilson and the District Grand Director of Ceremonies VW Bro. Barrett.

Lodges in Action North Queensland

The District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of North Queensland, RW Bro. MacKenzie, accompanied by several District Grand Lodge Officers attended the initiation of Bro. Jon Phillips at Northern Travellers Lodge.

The District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of North Queensland, RW Bro. MacKenzie is shown pinning a Masonic Pin on Bro. McCarthy after his initiation into Hibernia & Albion Star Lodge.

The District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of North Queensland, RW Bro. MacKenzie presented VW Bro. Norm Wilson with his 50year jewel at the Installation of Unity Lodge.

New initiate, Bro. Aubrey Murakami of Unity Lodge receives congratulations and a masonic pin from the District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of North Queensland, RW Bro. MacKenzie who attended the initiation and who was accompanied by several District Grand Lodge Officers.

Cholesterol Breakfast

Father Sponsors Son

Pictured above are lodge members and their guests plus someone’s dog at the park ready for breakfast.

The photo shows him presenting Wor. Bro. Ralph Finch with his Past Master’s Jewel.

The photo shows him congratulating Bro. Phillips whose father and sponsor, Bro. Graham Phillips looks on.

The District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of North Queensland, RW Bro. MacKenzie accompanied by 19 District Grand Officers attended Cleveland No 74 Installation.

Cleveland Lodge Installation

50 year Jewel presentedat Installation

Unity Lodge 1st Degree

Initiate Receives Masonic Pin

The Grand Proclamation Saturday, July 2, 2011

Ann Street Memorial Centre.

Members of Pines Lodge No. 203 in North Queensland gathered at the Freemasons Park, Pallarenda.with invited guests one Sunday for a very enjoyable “cholesterol breakfast”.

After breakfast, all present took part in a game of “ disk bowls” to burn off unwanted calories. Even though the cost of the breakfast was kept to a minimum for members, through the generosity of all present, there was a surplus of about $50.00 that was donated to the lodge charity account.

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The Job’s Daughters annual debutante ball will be held on June 11 this year. It is the highlight of the year on the calendar, and quite a few girls will be taking part in the gala event.

The ball is a very formal affair, with the young ladies being introduced as guests of honour to distinguished guests from the United Grand Lodge of Queensland, the Jurisdictional Guardians, Job’s Daughters Queensland, and society in general. The debutantes dress in long length, formal white gowns and are escorted into the ballroom by their ball partner..

Debutantes and their partners are taught a specially dedicated debutante waltz one month prior to the evening at no cost,

and after being formally introduced they are placed at the head table as guests of honour for the formal banquet. The evening then continues with dancing to a live band and there will be lots of fun and good company;

The ball committee is looking to make this year’s event bigger and better than previous years by inviting any young lady who is related to a Freemason or is part of the Freemason family, to become a debutante and be part of this special evening.

Any person interested, please contact Mrs Val Maltby ([email protected]) 3362 9912 organiser, or Mrs Helen Cope ([email protected]), the Jurisdictional Secretary, for more information.

R.Ex.Comp. Jim Thompson PGDZ received his 60 year Jewel recently at the Convocation of East Brisbane Daylight Royal Arch Chapter No. 43. Excellent First Grand Principal M.Ex.Comp. Jon Nantes and Chapter First Principal R.Ex.Comp. David Ross congratulate him.

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The enthronement of Illustrious Brother Jack Lowe too place at the February meeting of the Caboolture Sovereign Chapter of the Princes of the Rose Croix of Heredom. This Enthronement was expertly carried out by Illustrious Brother Bill Johnson and his very experienced team of enthroning officers. The meeting was well attended by members and visitors from Stones Corner, Nambour and Chapters in between those venues.

The banquet was thoroughly enjoyed with an amble supply of local king prawns. This meeting was especially important as it was the last meeting for V. Illustrious Roy O’Dowd as the Very Illustrious District Commander which he has been for the last five years.

Enthronement at Caboolture

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Two new members were admitted into the degrees of Pilgrim and Esquire at the Petrie Preceptory in Caboolture recently.

Bro. Stott is a member of Tibrogargan Lodge and Caboolture Royal Arch Chapter. Bro. Capp is a member of Coronation Lodge and Dayboro Royal Arch. Due to the unavoidable absence of the two conductors, Ven. Fr. Jack Lowe and Fr. Eddie Fennell conducted the candidates through the degrees.

With the help of other members of the Preceptory standing in for the usual officers who were unable to attend, the meeting went very smoothly and the Ven. Preceptor thanked all those who attended.

Petrie Preceptory Ceremony

It was a joyous occasion for Rt. Ex. Comp. Bill Radcliffe PDGZ pictured right and for the Townsville Royal Arch Chapter No 104 for their meeting night in February when Bill was presented with his 50 year jewel by Rt. Ex. Comp. John Short PGJ (left). These jewels are much less common in Royal Arch Freemasonry than in Craft Masonry. Not only has Bill served 50 years in this Chapter but this jewel was a year and a half late in being presented. Bill joined Royal Arch Chapter in July 1959 and has worked continuously in this Chapter ever since.

Royal Arch 50 year jewel

The final Communication for the Masonic year will be held at the SOUTHPORT SHARKS Australian Rules Football Club (Function Centre) corner of Musgrave and Olsen Avenues, Southport at 2.30 p.m. Telephone 5532 1155

During the Communication the ladies will have a separate function room for afternoon tea only metres away from the meeting.

A combined two course dinner is planned to commence at 7.00 p.m. to include dancing and entertainment. Cost for pre-dinner drinks and the two course meal is $50.00

The venue consists of plenty of free off-street car parking with a short walk to a separate, well signed and lit entrance. For those staying overnight there is plenty of well priced motel accommodation close by.

Time of travel Brisbane to Southport is one hour.

Quarterly CommunicationSaturday, June 4, 2011, Southport, Gold Coast

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Serving the Community

Six year old Griffin Keogh is Bro. Matthew Keogh’s nephew. He has severe autism and is currently non-verbal, has no danger awareness, no toileting skills and is completely dependent on his parents for full time care. Gregory Lodge is assisting in a fund raising mission to get life changing stem cell treatment in China for Griffin. The fund-raising goal is $50,000 which it is hoped will cover medical costs, return airfares and living expenses while in China.

Cairns Base Hospital ProjectAnother large fund-raising project in which Gregory Lodge is a participant is to raise a considerable amount of money to provide computer-navigated

instrumentation, hardware and software for the use of trauma and spinal surgery at Cairns Base Hospital. The fund raising is in the form of a raffle which will hopefully result in $120,000 being raised. There are at least 10 other organisations assisting in raising funds by means of this raffle. The lodge has been associated with the Cairns Base Hospital for almost 125 years, having been formed about 10 years after the first hospital facility was built. Gregory Lodge members are very active in Charity work in the community. In the financial year 2008-2009 an amount of $17,627 was raised and donated to eight Charities. This included an amount of $5959 contributed by the Board of Benevolence in its Dollar for Dollar Scheme. During 2009-2010 $26,302 was raised and donated to nine charities with the Board of Benevolence Dollar for Dollar Scheme contributing $7,250.

Bursaries for two Pine Rivers High School Students

New Kitchenware for Nursing HomeFreemasons from Myora Lodge on Stradbroke Island recently donated a brand new set of kitchenware to Nareeba Moopi Moopi Pa nursing home. Pictured

Pine Rivers Lodge No. 511 has regularly arranged for the presentation of two bursaries to students from the Pine Rivers High School. The amount donated in the bursaries is $200 for each one, a total of $400.

Our picture shows the Pine Rivers High School principal, Janelle Deakin, Wor. Bro. Bernard Nunn (Pine Rivers Lodge Master) who presented the bursaries to the recipients, Tayla Mogg and Zeke Redman.

Mission for Griffin

Gregory Lodge EA receives Serving Australia MedalAn Entered Apprentice of Gregory Lodge No. 50 which meets in the Masonic Centre at Cairns is the recipient of the Serving Australia Category and a sterling silver medal at the Queensland finals of the Pride of Australia Medal.He is Bro. Matthew Keogh, who goes under the title of Leading Seaman Keogh in the Royal Australian Navy.

The Serving Australia Medal goes to a member of the Australian Defence Force who has shown courage and devotion to duty under extreme circumstances. Leading Seaman (Bro.) Keogh was the last man standing on a boat full of Afghan refugees after it exploded off Ashmore Reef in the Timor Sea in 2009.

He jumped from the boat after he made sure everyone else including his colleagues had been safely rescued. Bro. Keogh joined Freemasonry partly because of the Gregory Lodge charity work as well as the friendship it offers. Gregory Lodge has two on the RAN reserve list and two active RAN members, and the brethren are looking forward to having other members from the RAN in Cairns.

Matt Keogh pictured above. With thanks to the Cairns Post for this story

are the Master of Myora Lodge, Nigel Boocock, with cook Maureen Myers and Clinical Nurse Susan Goding. The occasion was witnessed by the residents and staff along with members of both Bayside Daylight Lodge and Myora Lodge who regularly go to Moopi Moopi to entertain the residents with a sing song.The old bakeware needed to be replaced, as the nursing home staff maintain scrupulously high standards of care. They approached Myora Lodge, whose members have adopted Moopi Moopi as their main charity. Maureen was delighted with the sparkling new pans and was eager to discard all the old ones in favour of the new ones. The Nareeba Moopi Moopi Pa Aged and Frail Hostel is operated by the North Stradbroke Island Aboriginal and Islander Housing Co-Operative Society (NSIA&IHCS). The Hostel provides aged care accommodation, personal care, meals, laundry and transport. This service is available to aged or frail persons requiring care.


Serving the Community

Wor Bro Mike Hebron secretary of Cooroy Queen Alexandra Lodge is shown presenting a $500.00 cheque on behalf of the lodge to Dean Tsilfidis, a student of Noosa District State High School.

Dean is beginning his Bachelor of Engineering studies at The University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus.

The brethren of Cooroy Queen Alexandra Lodge are most grateful to the Board of Benevolence for their ‘Dollar for Dollar’ contribution towards this project.

Recently the Morayfield Masonic Lodge and the Redcliffe First Settlement Lodge held a Trivia Night to raise funds for the Guide Dogs Association of Queensland. This was the first time that the lodges had held such an evening and they are hoping that this is the beginning of many more such events. Approximately 50 people attend the evening. One of the attendees was Ms A. McGregor-Lowndes from the Guide Dogs Association who bought along some guide dogs to show all who

attended their ability as well-trained dogs.$503 was raised through this Trivia Night.

The Board of Benevolence “Dollar for Dollar” subsidy has resulted in $1006 being donated.

This will sponsor a litter of puppies and the lodge members are looking forward to monitoring the dogs’ progress as they move through their training to become fully fledged guide dogs.

Wor. Bro. Noel Hosking, Enoggera Lodge treasurer, is shown presenting a cheque for $1200 on behalf of a number of Queensland Lodges to his grand daughter, Belinda Wright, a representative of the Children’s Aid International Inc. The money will be used as aid to the Children’s Welfare Centre in Nepal for health, education and care.

In January 2010 Belinda was a member of a party of 20 who at their own expense and accompanied by a cash donation each of $500 and other gifts and donations, travelled to Nepal to care for children at an orphanage for a period of approximately three weeks.

These were children who had been abandoned by their parents or for some reason abandoned by society there. The presentation of the cheque was made at the annual ladies night dinner held at the United Services Club in Brisbane and organised by Enoggera Lodge No. 304. Belinda gave a power point address on her visit to Nepal at this function. The Grand Master, MW Bro. Adrian Burton and Mrs. Burton attended the dinner.

Enoggera Presentation

Lodges Raise Funds for Guide Dogs Assn.

Assistance for UQ Student

Pictured are left to right: Bro. Aaron Raywood (Morayfield Lodge), Wor. Bro. Geoff Collins (WM of Redcliffe First Settlement Lodge) Wor. Bro. Richard Reeves (DC of Morayfield Lodge), Mrs. A. McGregor-Lowndes, and a guide dog.

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The Dallarnil Sports Club and School benefitted from a Dollar for Dollar Subsidy which Continuity Lodge No. 242 received from the Board of Benevolence.

The Sports Club Hall will be improved with the donation of a stove and the Dallarnil State School will find it easier to distribute books from the library to various classrooms with the donation of a mobile book trolley.

Continuity Lodge No. 242 supports Dallarnil

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Brisbane:The Prince Charles and Holy Spirit Northside Hospitals:VW Bro. A A Robb Ph. 3886 8803Bro. L J Blunt Ph. 0419 644 336

Northside:RW Bro. R F Charrington Ph. 3356 9026Wor. Bro. R P Harris Ph. 3359 9490 / 0408 152 891Wor. Bro. Z Swain Ph. 0438 814 328

Greenslopes, Princess Alexandra and Wesley Hospitals:Wor. Bro. W D McBryde Ph. 3396 2446

North CoastVW Bro. R K Stewart Ph. 5494 3994Wor. Bro. H Drent Ph. 5494 4910Wor. Bro. G L Blowers Ph. 5441 1597

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The lodges forming Toowoomba and District Masonic Council supported their local RACQ Careflight organisation by purchasing a set of Night Vision Goggles which, in turn, will assist the valuable

life saving service. Rescue activities are often performed at night in extremely hazardous situations. This donation was made possible by a Dollar for Dollar Subsidy from the Board of Benevolence.

Board of Benevolence and Lodge Charity activities

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Visitors to the SickA number of brethren have volunteered their services to the Board of Benevolence as “Visitors to the Sick”. This service is designed to assist lodge Almoners to maintain contact with lodge members and widows who are temporarily away from their usual place of residence, such as when admitted to hospital. Early contact can be of great benefit so, when hearing of a planned or sudden admission to a health care facility, please act promptly by contacting one of those listed below.


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As we look forward to a new Masonic year it is a good idea to review what has been achieved.In the last couple of years your Board has sought to address the challenges of declining membership, improvements to our magazine, library developments, market awareness and the financial responsibilities of managing a multi-million dollar enterprise.

A number of lodges who are keen to welcome new members have been receiving referrals from the Grand Secretariat and have been actively pursuing these leads. Their efforts have been rewarded. This has meant their workload has increased. In many cases they are able to offer not only a ceremonial experience but also a welcoming social environment which is inclusive of partners and family members. Many of the initial enquiries are received by e-mail and the people making them have usually researched the Fraternity extensively beforehand. Thus we are dealing with a

much better informed group of enquirers. This is very encouraging.

The Queensland Freemason magazine, our information pipeline to every member in Queensland and to many beyond our borders has benefitted from a recent change in editorial and publishing contractors as well as more cost-effective printing. The magazine is available on our web page and the Board is working towards the ultimate delivery electronically as a viable alternative to the printed word. In recognition of our widespread membership which includes some in quite remote locations, it is not the Board’s intention to cease the “hard copy” any time soon. However, the electronic version, especially within the “Members Only” section of the web site, would provide the opportunity for publication of further material not included in the printed version.

Among the challenges faced by the Board as we move into the 21st century is to overcome reluctance to change by some members of our fraternity. Unless we accept that change is inevitable we shall lose momentum and move into serious decline. We have many opportunities to benefit from the technological advances that have been achieved and we should not deny ourselves these improvements by rejecting them.

Those of you who have had the opportunity to visit Ann St recently may well have been impressed by the changes that have occurred in the Ian Maddox Library both in the presentation and accessibility of material. Further developments are planned to improve on-line access to the material we have available for reading and research. An integral part of this process has been the further development of our web site to make it more “user friendly” and a comprehensive resource. Additional non-book displays both in the library and elsewhere on the ground floor have increased the attractiveness of the centre not only to those seeking specific material but also to the more casual visitor.

The opportunity to be a part of the 2010 Brisbane Open House event gave us a chance to increase the market awareness of Queensland Freemasonry. The public interest exceeded all expectations and ultimately the number of visitors had to be limited. Later this year we are looking forward to participating again in the Open House event which will give us further scope to showcase the Craft to the wider community.

As well as the successful Open Day there have been several other highlights in the last couple of years including the Installation of Most Worshipful Bro Adrian Burton as Grand Master in July 2010. We look forward to the Gathering of the Clans in April 2012. This will be held in Brisbane in the Grand Hall at Ann St. It is expected to be an extremely popular event as it has been in previous times and I urge all who can to attend.

Financially the Board has embarked on an extensive programme to enable lodges which own buildings but are having difficulties with declining numbers and increased costs to continue to operate. This is achieved by UGLQ taking equity in the lodge properties in exchange for the provision of funds. This strategy has enabled the assets to be retained by the Craft and avoided sales and subsequent dispersal of proceeds away from Freemasonry. In its agreements with these lodges, the Board has affirmed its policy to retain the properties while there is a Craft lodge meeting in the district. Any proceeds from the future sale of properties will be applied to the UGLQ Building Fund and not used for recurrent or administrative expenses. This acknowledges and maintains the efforts of previous Freemasons to advance the Craft in Queensland.

Of particular note is the Masonic Centre at Wynnum. This property was in need of major refurbishment, the cost of which was beyond the resources of Moreton Lodge, the registered proprietor. In return for an undertaking by UGLQ to complete this work, the trustees of the lodge transferred the property to UGLQ. The extensive work is progressing with a targeted completion date of December 2011.

The Board was also instrumental in facilitating the transfer of the Kirwan property in Townsville to Board of Benevolence to enable extensive redevelopment of this site to proceed. Sandgate has also been undergoing further developments which culminated in the opening of the “Lucinda” building by Her Excellency, Penelope Wensley AC, Governor of Queensland. This development is yet another jewel in the crown of Masonic Aged Care.

Some 10 years ago, the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria (DGLC) embarked on a project to construct a motel adjacent to the Minnie Street Masonic Centre. Space does not permit a detailed account of the trials and tribulations which accompanied

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the project. Ultimately the motel was sold and the registered mortgage to the Board of Benevolence of some $3,300,000 was repaid. However, this left insufficient funds to clear the unsecured debt owed to the Board of General Purposes of something in excess of $300,000.

While the Board is keen to support Freemasonry in the Cairns region and lodges generally, it must also be mindful of its responsibility to discharge the business affairs of Grand Lodge. Thus to forgive the debt would be to endorse the poor corporate governance which caused the loan to be unsecured originally. Such an action would financially disadvantage the other 8,000 Freemasons in Queensland to benefit a little over 500 in DGLC.

Negotiations are continuing with the District Board of General Purposes to resolve the matter beneficially to all members of the Craft in Queensland.

For several years, the Board has sought voluntary compliance with the duties of lodge trustees as detailed in the Book of Constitutions by a former lodge on the Sunshine Coast. These attempts were either ignored or became the subject of abusive correspondence. Grand Lodge ultimately expelled two of the trustees and this expulsion was endorsed by the wider international Craft community.

On behalf of all members of the Craft here in Queensland and the former members of that lodge in particular, the Board, together with two former members of the subject lodge issued proceedings in the Queensland Supreme Court against the two expelled trustees. Those proceedings were issued in the best interests of the members of the former lodge and in the broader interests of the entire Craft in Queensland. In making Orders against the Respondents as originally sought both by the Board and the two former members of the lodge, the Supreme Court (per Judge Mullins) affirmed the legality of the Book of Constitutions and the supremacy of Grand Lodge within this jurisdiction. The applicants (UGLQ and the two former members of the subject lodge) were also awarded costs.

This action was pursued to affirm the legal validity of the Book of Constitutions as a valid and binding legal document and, further, to confirm the position of Grand Lodge as the ultimate responsible Masonic body in Queensland. The outcome of this litigation has ensured that brethren may continue to practice Free Masonry confident in the structure within which their lodges operate. As a dynamic multi-million dollar enterprise the Board has a responsibility to the members of UGLQ to pursue the highest standards of corporate governance and responsibility directed towards the benefit of all the members in our jurisdiction. At times this approach may not be popular with some but to do otherwise would cause us to fail in the discharge of our responsibilities to all.

The continued development of the Craft in Queensland requires all members to work towards a common goal, i.e. the advancement of the Freemasonry. Attempts by groups motivated by self interest will impede this progress and have the effect of decreasing the momentum which has been built up in recent years. Therefore it is essential that all lodges and members comply with the Book of Constitutions as approved by Grand Lodge. Brethren much has been achieved in the last two years and we look forward to seeing the same energy and commitment in the years ahead.

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(L to R) MW Bro Adrian Burton GM VW Bro Michael Pitcher – MW Bro Emmanuel Anthony

It was a red letter day for Freemasonry on the Redcliffe Peninsular when the Most Worshipful Grand Master launched the book Redcliffe Freemasons 1893-2010, which was written by VW Bro Michael Pitcher PDGDC, a member of Peninsular Daylight Lodge No. 522 and a long time resident on the peninsular.

VW Bro Pitcher was inspired to write this concise history when, in the year 2000, the three lodges on the peninsular amalgamated to form Redcliffe First Settlement Lodge No. 287. These UGLQ Lodges were Redcliffe Lodge No 287; Matthew Flinders Lodge No. 414 and Scarborough Temperance Lodge No. 460. VW Bro Pitcher was to become the foundation Worshipful Master of the newly erected Redcliffe First Settlement Lodge and as such he became the custodian of the books of the three lodges and was faced with archiving these historical documents. He discovered amongst the books of Redcliffe Lodge the minute books and other records of the original Redcliffe Lodge, which was consecrated under the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of Ireland in 1893 as Redcliffe Lodge No.341 IC, and following the erection of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Queensland in 1904 as Redcliffe Lodge No 23 GLQ. This lodge was to become defunct in 1907 and Freemasonry on the Redcliffe Peninsular became dormant until 1922 when a new Redcliffe Lodge was consecrated as No 287 UGLQ.He found the material in this collection

of early documents rich in the history of early Freemasonry in Queensland in particular and also an interesting reflection on some of the early history of the development of the burgeoning community of Redcliffe itself. VW Bro Pitcher then decided that all of this history should not be consigned to an archival repository where its existence may be destined to be forgotten – the seed was planted in his mind and he set about writing the history of Freemasonry on the Redcliffe Peninsular.

This turned out to be no simple task and many arduous hours of research, spread over several years, both in these documents and in the archives of the UGLQ Library in Ann Street, now the Ian Maddox Library, were spent in assembling this superb historical Masonic record. Having written the manuscript as a labour of love, the author experienced considerable difficulty in having it published over the ensuing four years until Ms Pat Gee from the Redcliffe Library arranged for it to be done through the resources of the Library, and so VW Bro Mike Pitcher became a published author.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master, MW Bro Adrian Burton launched the book, Redcliffe Freemasons 1893-2010, at the Redcliffe City Library on Friday morning, 24 March 2011 in the presence of Councillor James Houghton and Councillor Rae Frawley of the Moreton Bay Regional Council and other local

Redcliffe Freemasons 1893-2010- GM Launches The Book At The Redcliffe Library

By VW Bro. R. L. Grimshaw AGSWks

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dignitaries, as well as a large contingent of Freemasons and their wives. In launching the book, MW Bro Burton spoke on Freemasonry in general and of the historical development of Freemasonry in the Redcliffe region, as well as reflecting on Redcliffe from the early days until the present. In his usual inimitable way he held the interest of all and his presence and his presentation was befitting of the launch of this valuable document in the history of Redcliffe. He left his trademark on the day by concluding with the quote:

“A home without a book is like a body without a soul.“ Marcus Cicero

Copies of the book are available through the Redcliffe Library at a modest cost.

The author signs a book


The Cable Tow cannot be said to be a Masonic symbol which has a well understood meaning and research will reveal that the old catechisms had many odd references to the cable tow. What actually is a cable tow, and what is its length? We know that in our everyday use of the word a cable is a strong rope made of several cords of fibre or steel twisted together and is used for fastening, restraining or holding objects in a desired place. Further to this we also know that it is a unit of measurement used by mariners and that a cable length, or cable’s length, is 100 fathoms or 608 feet which is about 183 metres.

If we first turn to the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, that two volume abridgement of the 22 volume OED and the authority for the meaning of all words in the English Language, we will find that the meaning of the word cable has several definitions. The etymology of the word is vested in the Middle English (around 1200 AD) cable, cabel, kable, which is identical with the Dutch and German kable, which can be compared with the Old Norman French word câble – or with the Italian word cappio meaning a running noose or a halter. The origins of these words are from Late Latin: capulum, caplum – a halter for cattle; and the Latin: capere – to take hold or to seize. One of several definitions in the OED describes it generally as a strong thick rope originally of hemp or other fibre used to secure or fasten objects; but it is to the Latin origins of the word that our thoughts are turned.

From the same authority the word tow also has many definitions, some of which we are familiar with in our everyday usage of the word. In one of the quoted usages in the OED, this word comes from late Middle English and relates to the fibre of flax, jute, hemp and cotton prepared for spinning by some process of scutching. Scutching is a method used to dress fibrous material by beating with a stick. More strictly in this sense tow relates

to the particular fibres of flax or hemp used in rope-making and even to the rope itself.

Hence we could narrow our interpretation of a Cable Tow and regard it merely as: cable – a noose or halter; and tow – rope made of a fibre such as flax, jute or hemp. More simply translated as a noose or halter made of a fibrous rope and expressed in proper English as a halter rope. In some Masonic rituals it is referred to simply as a halter; e.g. the Irish workings.

From time immemorial the halter has been a sign of captivity, serfdom and slavery. Conquerors in both ancient and medieval times obliged the leaders of a defeated people to come before them wearing halters. The Cable Tow is a symbol known to have had a place in ancient mysteries but which today is hardly known apart from freemasonry. The wearing of a halter by our Initiates appears to hark back to those ancient mysteries now lost in antiquity.

Among the Brahmins the rope around the neck is a symbol of slavery or death – around the body it is a symbol of strength or power. In the Zoroastrian system of three thousand years ago everyone was thought to have a noose cast about his neck, which at death fell from the neck of the righteous man; but if wicked he was dragged down to hell. It is probable that in some of these ancient mysteries the cable tow, or halter, was the means by which the candidate was led, symbolically in a state of bondage, through part of a ceremony.

The wearing of a Cable Tow may be thought to be at variance with our fundamental tenet that a Candidate must be a free man; however, the halter in the Masonic case signifies only the bondage to a state of ignorance. The Irish

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workings offer an acceptable symbolism in this regard by the Candidate wearing the sign of servitude only until he is about to take his obligation when it is then removed and cast aside. His Conductor, in the Irish working, informs him that: Since none but the Free can take a voluntary Obligation, I now symbolically release you.

The Cable Tow as a measure of length is not known outside freemasonry and this has given rise to much fruitless argument. The Initiate swears to answer and obey all lawful signs and summonses sent to him from a Master Masons lodge if within the length of his cable tow. Such an allusion is symbolical of the binding covenant into which the Mason has entered and of the “length” beyond which he should or should not go. In a Masonic catechism the “length of my cable tow” is a figure of speech.

An irregular print of 1766 quotes in a footnote: A cable tow is three miles in length; so that if a Fellow-Craft is over that distance from his lodge he is not culpable on account of his non attendance. This was, presumably, about as far as he could be expected to walk. Some other authorities quote it as five miles and even as far as fifty miles.

Simply put, “the length of my cable tow” is the distance within which attendance at the Lodge is deemed obligatory on a Master Mason. For each Mason the cable tow reaches as far as his moral principles go and his material conditions will allow. Symbolically it is the scope of a freemason’s responsibility to God, to his neighbour and to himself in the light of his ability to discharge that obligation.

The Symbolism of the Cable Tow“If Within The Length of my Cable Tow”

By VW Bro. R. L. Grimshaw AGSWks

Footnote: “A cable or cable’s length from the shore” probably alludes to a former practice of the Royal Navy wherein a punishment specified that a traitor was to be hung from the yardarm and afterward the body was to be buried a cable’s length or 600 feet from the shore – usually on the tidal flats that existed at Spithead or at the Nore on the Thames estuary – so that there was no honourable burial at sea or on land.


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RW Bro. Jack Hotham PJGW is shown being presented with his 50 year jewel and lapel pin by RW Bro. Greg Goding GSWks at a Burleigh Lodge 307 meeting. RW Bro. Hotham is the senior member of his mother lodge Archer 467. He has served as WM on two occasions in Archer Lodge and was organist for many years before leaving Rockhampton.

Wor. Bro. George Hurlstone of Bribie Lodge No. 520 is shown after receiving his 50 year jewel from RW Bro. Peter Campbell PAGM . The presentation was made all the more enjoyable because Wor. Bro. Hurlstone was a long time friend of RW Bro. Campbell’s father.

Wor. Bro. Eric Hodgetts (P.S.G.D.) was presented with his 50 Year Service Jewel and Pin by the Master of Lord Dufferin Lodge, Wor. Bro. Shane Hose.

Brother Douglas Vaughan was presented with his 50-year badge and jubilee certificate by Worthy Matron Sister Margaret Hunt at a Keppel Coast Chapter No. 214 meeting.

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Wor. Bro. Lew Harrison of Gold Coast Daylight Lodge No. 519 who is a patient at Robina Hospital recently received his 50 year jewel from RW Bro. Alan Townson AGM at the hospital. Looking on in the picture is RW Bro. Milford Eyres, Worshipful Master of the lodge. The presentation took place on the very day Wor. Bro. Harrison completed his 50th year in the craft, thanks to the special effort from the Assistant Grand Master. It was a truly memorable day for Lew, his wife Von and members of his family who were present.

A very pleasant presentation of a 50 Year Jewel was made recently to 90 year old Bro. Tom Fraser, of William McLeod Lodge at Tom’s residence in Caloundra overlooking King’s Beach.The picture shows left to right: Wor. Bro. Don Ginns (now of Maleny Lodge), Wor. Bro. Alan Armitage PGStwd who made the presentation, Bro. Fraser and Wor. Bro. Dennis Burchill. Tom has actually been 53 years in William McLeod Lodge, but due to various reasons the presentation was delayed until recently.

Bro. Bob Phillips of AIF Memorial Lodge (right) being congratulated by RW Bro. Ian McCathie, a former Grand Treasurer who presented Bob with his well-earned 50 year jewel and lapel pin. A family gathering took place after the presentation.

Wor. Bro .Charlie Cobb (pictured left) received his 50 Year Lapel Pin from VW Bro. Ben Fawns AGSWks. Wor. Bro. Cobb is a member of Maroochydore Lodge. The presentation was made at a meeting of Cooroy-Queen Alexandra Lodge. VW Bro Fawns is also Chaplain of Maroochydore Lodge. Several Maroochydore Lodge brethren made the trip to witness the presentation.

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Jewel Presentations

RW Bro. J. Burnell (seated) received his 60 year jewel at the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria Quarterly Communication in March. Shown with him are: Back Row, left to right: RW Bro. B. C. Smith PAGM, VW Bro. K. E. Moller-Neilsen, Wor. Bro. G. Hogarth and RW Bro. P. E. Johnson, District GM.

All the brethren, except the District GM are members of Murray Lodge No. 177H.

Wor Bro Gene Johnson PGSwdBr is shown congratulating Wor Bro Hugh Dunlop PSGD after he presented him with his sixty year jewel. Both are members of Star of the East Lodge No: 21, Maryborough. The presentation took place at Maryborough Lodge’s festive board after a fraternal visit. Mrs June Dunlop is also in the picture.

At a meeting of Gympie Lodge, Wor. Bro. Jim Alford presented Bro. Dudley Richards with his 60 Year Service Jewel which was pinned on his lapel by his nephew Bro. Frank Richards.

Wor. Bro. Malcolm Campbell is shown receiving his 60 year jewel from the Worshipful Master of Pialba Lodge No. 192, Wor. Bro. Peter Keller (left), accompanied by RW Bro. Arnold Horne (right).

Wor. Bro. Campbell is now unable to attend lodge due to ill health. He is the longest serving member of Pialba Lodge.

Pictured (L-R) Wor. Bro. Graham Dixon – Mrs. Judy Lord (niece) – Wor. Bro. Don Fenwick – VW Bro. Lou Grimshaw – Mr Steve Sparks (son) – Bro. Noel Lord – and seated, Bro. Joe Sparks.

60 Year Jewel

Bro.Joe Sparks was born on 07-07-1916 and at ninety-four years young was the oldest member of Theodore Unmack Lodge. He was a resident in Talley Haven Retirement Village and had been having treatment for sunspots in recent time which accounts for the bandaged head. Joe was very alert and celebrated his presentation at morning tea with a throat cleansing ale while others had to do with tea. He was initiated into Theodore Unmack Lodge in 1950 and was a regular attendee at lodge until recent years. He was due for the 60 Year Clasp to his 50 Year Service Jewel in February 2010 and the presentation was able to be made in February 2011 by the Worshipful Master of TU Lodge, Wor. Bro. Don Fenwick in the presence of his family, Lodge members and the staff of the retirement village. Sadly Bro. Sparks passed into the immediate presence of the GAOTU only ten days after this presentation.

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Page 7: 30 Raphael. New Masonic Centre address: 38 Jackson Street, Roma, Q. 4455.Page 7: 47 Maranoa. New Masonic Centre address: 38 Jackson Street, Roma, Q. 4455.Page 11: 189 Kingaroy. New Secretary address: 7 Grant Crescent, Wondai, Q. 4606.Page 16: 370 Monto (delete mobile number). Ph. (H) 41661259. (E) [email protected] 19: 516 Moranbah. Change work phone number to 49404214 and mobile number to 0427960239.Page 20: Lodges of instruction. Barron Barnett No. 146. Delete K.S.W. Wells, insert N. Hewton, 641Miles Platting Road Rochedale, 4123. Ph. (h) 33415178, (E) [email protected] 22: 1st Saturday Day Diary. Delete Rocklea 341.Page 32: Mark Master Masons of Queensland. Grand Lodge meets Masonic Lodge Unit 21/2404 Logan Road Eight Mile Plains. Grand Master MW Bro. Garry Fenton Deputy Grand Master: RW Bro. Doug Lindsay 1 St George. Masonic Centre White St. Petrie. RAM Enthronement 3rd Tues. May at 10.30 am John Gilbert, 43 Devon St. Rochdale \ Ph. 073341 4611. (E) [email protected]. 25 Commercial Travellers. Meets Masonic Lodge Unit 21/2404 Logan Road Eight Mile Plains. PO Box 15024 City East Q 4002. Ph (H) 3272 4320 (E) [email protected] 33: 28 Greenfield Memorial. Mark Installation. 3rd Saturday March 2011 at 3.30 p.m. RAM Enthronement: 3rd Saturday March 2011 at 2.30 p.m. 30 Kebraoth. Masonic Centre, 58 George St. Beenleigh 1st Sat Apr, Jun, Oct, Dec & 4th Sat August at 9.30am Ph. (H) 5592 2408 31 Maroochydore (In Recess) 33 Bribie (In Recess) 34 The Master Overseer (In Recess) 35 Tropical Masonic Centre, 42 Walker St. Townsville 4th Saturday May, Sept & Nov, 3rd Saturday July. Meeting venue advised (Travelling Warrant) Mark Installation: 4th Saturday March 3.00 pm RAM Enthronement: To be advised. Lyle McGrath PO Box 258, Thuringowa Central 4817 Ph (H) 47734 0531 Mob 0407 677184. (E) [email protected] 40: 109 George Barlow Preceptory of the Wayfarer: Delete all after CURRENTLY IN DORMANCY.Page 40: 178 Sir William MacGregor. Delete D.R. Finn details. Insert Jock Murray, P.O. Box 569 Port Moresby NCD P.N.G. Ph. (0011 675) 321 0110. (E) [email protected] 45: 161 Monto: Ph. 07 4165 4166.

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Burleigh Heads Burleigh Surf Apartments 1 & 2 bedroom apartments & 3 bedroom sub-penthouses fully self contained apartments with spa baths. Expansive sea views opposite patrolled beach. Resort facilities – indoor heated pool & spa, outdoor pool, full sized floodlit tennis court, gym, games room. Stay 7 pay 5 in 2 bedroom standard apartments 1st May to 23 June. Special rates for Freemasons P 07 5535 8866E [email protected]

4 star Apartment, Caloundra Golden Beach Windward Passage. Spectacular views. Absolute waterfront FSC 2 & 3 brm ensuited units, some with spas and air/con, secure parking, specifically designed Disabled Units. 400 mts to shopping centre, internet available, cable T.V, heated pool, lifts. On site managers P 07 5492 3666 www.windwardpassage.com.au

HIDEAWAY HAVEN BED & BREAKFAST Serene surroundings only 11k from Bundaberg Airport situated in a small hidden valley on 12 acres of private rural setting. Sweeping views over orchards, dams and bush; wildlife aplenty; Relaxed secure setting; pool and BBQ facilities; 2 separate lounge rooms; continental or full breakfast, TV’s in each bedroom Hosts: Marcia and Garth. Address: 72 Tysons Road, South Bingera, Bundaberg 4670. Phone (07) 4155 0448 / 0403 873 129. E: [email protected]

Alexander Lakeside Bed and Breakfast “Your Lakeside Sanctuary Stay”. A multi awardwinning 4.5 star Bed & Breakfastsituated on a wildlife lakejust minutes from the Beach,Urangan Pier, Botanical Gardens,Restaurants, Shops & Clubs. Enjoya hot breakfast overlooking thelake then feed our turtles as youwatch the abundant birdlife. Wehave beautiful accommodationwith luxuriously appointed ensuiterooms & self-contained suites.It would be a pleasure to share our lifestyle with you.PH:07 4128 9448 E: [email protected]

EUMUNDI RISE B & B Modern Queenslander with 4 ensuite guestrooms, luxury bathrobes, hairdryer, tea & coffee, chocolate and port. Air-conditioned, Home cooked breakfast served at large dining table, Friendly guesthouse atmosphere, Short distance to Noosa, stroll to Markets, shops, restaurants, 200 metres. Host: Faye Kenney. Address: 37-39 Crescent Road Eumundi Qld 4562. Phone: (07) 5442 8855 Mobile 0419 042 810. Fax: (07) 5442 885910% DISCOUNT FOR SENIORS CARD HOLDERSE; [email protected]

Coolangatta - Columbia on Rainbow Bay 2 brm s/c beachfront holiday apartments tucked away in pristine Rainbow Bay. Heated pool, ½ tennis. Secure parking. North facing balconies with unsurpassed coastal and ocean views. MENTION Freemasons Magazine and receive extra day free! Booking P 07 5599 0666 www.columbiaapartments.com.au

Mercure Townsville Unique resort-style accommodation set amidst 4.5 hectares of lush tropical gardens, on the shores of Lake Curralea. Just minutes from airport and city centre. Featuring lagoon style pool, deck and spa, and a wide variety of accommodation options. Mention this ad to receive 10% off ‘rate of the day’ P 07 4759 4900

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