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Freemason

Famous Mason

Sir DallasBrooks

Will tramsreturn?

Editorial 3

Quarterly communication 4

Ancient Landmarks of Freemasonry 5

Vale MW Bro R Hammond 6

Flashback 7

Sydney Trams 8

Grand Chaplain’s message 10

Kensington Masonic Centre Centenary 11

Sydney Opera House 12

Literacy Award 14

The Stonemason’s Lewis 15

Grand Secretary’s page 16

Book Reviews 17

National Tree Day 18

Lord Carrington Dinner 20

Birthday Honours for Masons 22

College of Masonic Studies 22

Masonic Sites of Sydney 23

Kakadu National Park 24

Masonicare 26

Masonic Music 28

Lodge Kiama rebuild 29

A Start in Life 30

Knights Templar Installation 31

Something for the Ladies 32

Have Your Say 34

Tip Card 35

Famous Australian Mason 36

Other Orders 37

Words 38

Regional Roundup 39

Initiates 44

Crossword 45

Service Certificates 46

Comedy Corner 46

CONTENTS

22 FREEMASON SEPTEMBER 2013

The Official Journal of The United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory

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This issue of the Freemason is produced under the direction of:

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Freemason

Editorial PolicyAims of the Freemason magazine• To uphold and promote those values, morals

and virtues which Freemasonry believes are universal and enduring.

• To foster a better understanding of Freemasonrywithin the general community.

• To provide a forum for discussion on masonicissues.

• To publicise the charitable works of Freemasonry.

• To provide articles of interest and education andto disseminate masonic news and views.

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Freemason

Famous Mason

Sir DallasBrooks

Will tramsreturn?

Cover Image:An old Sydney tram

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SEPTEMBER 2013 FREEMASON

By RW BRO TED SIMMONS OAM EDITORIAL

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In a previous issue, we traced thebackground of Bro John Gorton,Prime Minister of Australia. In 1970,

this magazine carried an article des -cribing the Tenth Annual Inter nationalNight held at the Northbridge Temple on22 May and attended by 180 brethren,including 22 from Sister Constitutionsthroughout the world.

The overseas delegates came from England, Scotland, the Netherlands, India,Lebanon, Argentina, New Zealand,Canada, South Africa and various Aus-tralian States.

Whilst it is difficult to recapture thespirit and humour of the spoken word,the response by Bro John Grey Gortonwas remarkable in its application to today’sworld. This is an edited version.

‘Brethren … It was only when I cameinto this room that I was told that apromise that I wouldn’t have to make aspeech tonight had been withdrawn. Con-sequently whatever you hear now will beliterally off the cuff or if not off the cuff,off the serviette,’ he said.

‘But before I launch into that, I do wantto congratulate the lodge for its businesssheet on which it has recorded its thoughtfor the month, one which obviously hasbeen very carefully chosen: “Every nationhas the Government it deserves.” You obvi-ously regard yourselves as very deservingpersons – but I do thank you for theevening that you have given me tonight.

‘It was an evening of quietness andrelief, it was an evening when it was apleasure to be in a room when only oneperson spoke at a time and what they hadto say was expressed in lucid and beautifulwords.

‘We did hear something which Ithought of quite movingly, of the princi-ples of Brotherly Love, Relief and of Truth.There is perhaps another distinguishingmark of Freemasonry, and it is not onlybecause of some of the symbolism of it.Could we not say Brotherly Love, Truth,Relief and Building?

‘Building is something worthwhile.Something which will endure if it is builton the proper foundations of the first threeprinciples and if it is built on the squareand will stand four square. This is some-

thing that brethren do not just do forthemselves, not just for the community inwhich they live but, as I think, becausethis movement transcends nationalboundaries and because it has nothing todo with the worldly possessions of a man,here or in any other country.

‘Because of these things it builds or canbuild, not only for itself, not only for thecommunity but for all the communitieswhich at some time must becomecemented together throughout the worldif we’re to be able to progress and build inpeace and brotherly love, seek truth andgive that relief of which we heard.

‘That is why I think it is so important.That is why coming here tonight was tome, as it were, a desert traveller comingto a crystal clear spring of water and beingrefreshed for a while before he goes backto the desert.’

Have you done much building latelyor even started to build? Have you workedon a foundation, decided what you wantto achieve or are you waiting for others to make a move? Good buildings canstand for centuries. What has been yourcontribution?

How has your building grown?Sometimes a speech can be boring, without interest and stays in memory no longer than 30 seconds. And on occasions, something from the past can be found to be just as relevant today as it was when it was originally said.

Have you donemuch buildinglately … Good

buildings can standfor centuries. What

has been yourcontribution?

JuneCommunication

QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION

The Grand Master, MW Bro DerekRobson AM extended a warmwelcome to all attending the June

Quarterly Communication of GrandLodge with special reference to PastGrand Masters.

‘Brethren, I regularly acknowledge thepresence of our Past Grand Masters, andI am honoured once again to be able todo so tonight. Like all of us, Past GrandMasters have health moments and wobblyknees from time to time and they can’t allbe with us on every occasion we meet.What is assured of course is that they allcontinue to be our richest resource andwe should always be grateful that theyoffer such support as they do,’ he said.

‘Of course, age can also be the catalystfor happy times. One of these occasionsoccurred recently when I had the enormouspleasure of presenting esteemed Past GrandMaster, MW Bro Noel Dunn OAM, withhis 60 Year Jewel and in the presence ofanother Past Grand Master, MW Bro RonJohnson AM. These occasions give us theopportunity to acknowledge the greatservice offered over so many years by thesemost revered masons. I thank all the PastGrand Masters for everything they do.’

The Grand Master also acknowledgedthat the Board of Management hadapproved the final schedule of Regionsand Districts and the four new Regions

will come into effect in September thisyear. The new Districts will follow the nextrotation and appointment of new DGIWs.

The Board has also moved to enhancethe high profile of the Masonic Centre bycommitting to a ‘Plan of Management’.

This will address all areas of appearance,maintenance and any ongoing structuralchange. It will also ensure the originalprinciples behind the design are not lost,and the high reputation the building hasin architectural circles and the CBD willbe maintained.

A further appeal was made by theGrand Master to support the MasonicareDisaster Relief Fund Car Raffle which willbe drawn in September. He also spoke ofthe ‘One Brother to Another’ Benevolencecampaign which will begin in July withthe sale of gold ribbons for a donation of$2 to raise funds to assist needy brethren

and their families. Praise was alsoextended for the tremendous effort madeby Masonicare Chairman, RW Bro GregRedfern in keeping the Grand Charity atthe forefront of our activity.

The Grand Master’s Literary Prize wasannounced with the first prize of $1,000awarded to Bro Hunter Wolf, second prizeof $500 to Bro Damian Donavan, andthird prize of $100 to RW Bro Bob Nairn.The Award will continue next year on thesubject of ‘Masonry – moving forward’.Entries are to be less than 2,000 wordswith a closing date of 16 April 2014.

The Grand Master gave details of visitsduring the previous three months,including a civic reception at Parkes,laying the Foundation Stone at the UrungaMasonic Village, dedication of the Wol-longong Masonic Centre, attending meet-ings with Associated Orders and theInternational night at Frenchs Forest.

The Executive Council reported the res-ignation of MW Bro Bob Hammond as aTrustee of Grand Lodge because of healthissues. His replacement will be MW BroRev Ray Green, PGM. The Council alsoapproved the revised ‘Principles of Recog-nition’ document submitted by the Com-mittee on Foreign Correspondence relat ingto any Grand Lodge seeking recognitionfrom the UGL of NSW/ACT.

In its report, the Board of Managementapproved Certification of Masonic Build-ings, the 2013 Membership Strategy, therelease of Building funds and the DGIWmid-term conference on 12 September.

In voting on the night, Bro Peter Bujakwas elected Grand Tyler, W Bro SimonOliver Grand Pursuivant, W Bro AlanOwen Deputy Grand Pursuivant and RW Bro Norman Symon on to the RitualCommittee.


QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION

Agenda for Grand Lodge September Communication The Quarterly Communication for Grand Lodge and the Re-Installation of the Grand Masterwill be held on Wednesday 11 September at the Sydney Masonic Centre.

The Quarterly Communication will start at 5pm, followed by the Proclamation (Brethrenonly) and then followed by a Reception.

Included on the agenda will be:

> Grand Master’s Welcome> Reports of the Executive Council, Board of Management, Grand Charity,

Grand Lodge Trustees> Conferral of Grand Rank and recipients of Grand Master’s Awards> Constitutional changes> General business

Past Grand Masters …continue to be our

richest resource and weshould always be

grateful that they offersuch support as they do.

The NSW Masonic Club169 Castlereagh Street, Sydney

A well-kept Secret


ANCIENT LANDMARKS OF FREEMASONRY

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Almost the only known way wasto fix upon some prominentfeature, such as a hill, a stream, a

rock, or even a tree, and draw a line fromit to some other feature, and thusestablish the limits beyond which a man’sproperty could not, or should not, go.Later, more or less permanent stonemarkers, with identifying marks cut intothem, were set up. Their self-explanatoryname was landmarks.

Throughout history, we see evidencethat the destruction or removal of land-marks was considered a serious offence,as without them, there was no means ofmeasuring the encroachment by oneperson on the property of another.

In the Craft of Freemasonry there arecertain principles, practices, traditions,usages and laws, which are considered tobe significant to the essential identity andnature of Freemasonry. These things,which are spoken of as the Ancient Land-marks of Freemasonry, cannot be changedby any Freemason, lodge, or even a GrandLodge.

It is not intended to make an exhaustivelist of the things that constitute theAncient Landmarks. However, the fol-lowing are some examples of the thingsFreemasons see them to be – the thingswhich make Freemasonry different fromother organisations.

Belief in God An important feature of a lodge room is apedestal, upon which is an open Volumeof the Sacred Law. As Freemasonry holdsthe concepts of the Brotherhood of Man,under the Fatherhood of God, belief in aSupreme Being is a fundamental require-ment of Freemasonry. If this spiritualbelief were removed, Freemasonry woulddegenerate, and cease to exist. A belief ina Supreme Being is therefore accepted asbeing a Landmark in Freemasonry.

Respect for the Civil Law Freemasons are good citizens, and maynot engage in riots or rebellion. Politicaldiscussion is not allowed in masonicassemblies, in order to avoid controversy,and to preserve harmony.

Secrecy There are certain confidences revealed inour ceremonies which are considered pri-vate to ourselves, and which we do notshare with the outside world. These con-fidences relate only to certain parts of ourceremonial ritual, and the means of recog-nition between masons. These confidencesstem from the operative masons’ desire,in times past, to protect their reputationfor sound work and good conduct, thusensuring that their work continued at thehighest standard.

Sound Qualifications Each candidate for Freemasonry must bewell recommended, of good character, and

of mature age. These qualifications arerequired so that we may be assured that acandidate will be capable of living amasonic life, in all its aspects. The prin-cipal tenets of Freemasonry are friendship,morality, and brotherly love.

Friendship Man is a social creature and, usually, cannotfind happiness by himself, but seeks thecompanionship of others of like mind. Tobe accepted by a lodge is evidence that thelodge believes the friendship of Freema-sonry will appeal to you, and that yourfriendly spirit will be acceptable to it. Sin-cerity, loyalty, tolerance, sympathy, interest,devotedness, and un selfish ness, are someof the ingredients of true friendship.

Morality Good morals are the accepted standardsof behaviour by which any action is meas-ured and form the exercise of thoseaccepted standards. There is no such thingas a masonic morality which indicates aseparate or exclusive code of conduct. Ourstandards are those contained in theVolume of the Sacred Law, and adherenceto those principles is strongly developedamongst Freemasons.

Brotherly Love This tenet can be described as impartialfriendship, and shows mutual respect and understanding between men. Eachrespects the other as a friend, a com-panion, an associate, and a neighbour. Towork with that person is one of life’s pleas-ures. Freemasonry builds on brotherhood,and provides opportunities to share truefellowship. It encourages us to practicebrotherly love, and to make it part of ourexistence.

These then, are the principal tenetsor foundations or Landmarks ofFreemasonry.

The LandmarksIn early times, prior to the development of modern surveying techniques, and the recording of the position, shape and size of land areas, it was very difficult to establish the permanentboundaries of a farm, estate, or other piece of land.


VALE MW BRO ROBERT HAMMOND

Bob Hammond – a great masonFreemasons of all ranks have mourned the passing of the senior Past Grand Master, MW BroRobert Hammond in July at the age of 88 and showed their respect when close on 300 peopleattended a special Masonic Tribute at Grand Lodge to honour his life and achievements.

It was fitting that the ceremony washeld in the Masonic Centre, abuilding first proposed by MW Bro

Hammond during his term of office asGrand Master from 1969–1972.

The family, led by Mrs Cath Ham-mond, Freemasons, business colleaguesand friends as well as the Grand Master,MW Bro Derek Robson and all of the PastGrand Masters, filled the lower floor ofthe Grand Lodge room with an overflowin the gallery.

His son Peter delivered a eulogy onbehalf of the family, a senior member ofthe Drummoyne Rowing club regardinghis sporting achievements, and the GrandMaster presented details of his masonicservice from his initiation in 1945. It wasa long remembered tribute to a wonderfulmason, a devoted family man and a goodfriend to all who knew him.

An early indication of his potential wasgiven by then Grand Master MW Bro EricPrimrose who said of his successor at hisinstallation in August 1969:

‘Bro Bob is a man of exceptional char-acter. His ability as an administrator andbusinessman is almost legendary, as is hisintegrity. He is a fine family man, and hestands ever ready to aid the disadvantagedand the unfortunate. The tremendous helpand advice he has given over the years tothose many whose life he has touched willever be his living testimony.’

Robert Arthur Hammond was born inSydney on 9 March 1925 and educated atSydney Church of England Grammar(Shore School) 1936–1943. His quickintelligence and brilliancy of scholarshipsenabled him to confidently adopt the prac-tical demands of business life.

Robert’s schooling abruptly ended withhis father’s sudden death. Like many men

who face this grievous loss, he made him-self immediately responsible for familyaffairs. The change from happy schooldaysto the practical demands of business lifewas quite abrupt and most demanding;but the obligation to support a motherand two sisters was accepted and dis-charged without question.

Condensing sleep into waking hoursBob studied wool-classing, completed afive year course in four in accountancyand a Bachelor of Commerce degree fromthe University of New South Wales.

After the war, at the age of 23, Bobsteered the family firm into wool-trading,fast becoming a pre-eminent trader,advancing several years later to President

of the Woolscourers Association. Hebecame general manager of Agris Ltd, acompany formed to buy under-developedpasture properties ripe for improvement,each ranging from 2,000 to 5,000acres. From this experience he became asuccessful trust fund director, propertydeveloper and stockbroker.

In 1978 Bob was appointed chairmanof the Commonwealth GovernmentSuper annuation Investment Trust, Aus-tralia’s largest pension fund. Under hisleadership the fund spread its investmentsinto equities and property, areas whichhad previously been untapped.

Moving on to chairman of GrosvenorPlace Pty Ltd, Bob became responsible fordesigning and building the largest andmost technically advanced single-toweroffice block in Australia.

Space precludes much of his masonicbackground attainments but it was not asurprise when on 3 August 1966 he wasappointed Assistant Grand Master, DeputyGrand Master in 1968, and then GrandMaster.

His progress in Freemasonry com-manded both interest and respect. In Sep-tember 1945, Bob exercised his privilegeas a Lewis and petitioned for membershipand initiation into the Balmain Lodge No23. Ten years later he was installed as Wor-shipful Master. Affiliation was later soughtand given in 1962 with his old schoollodge, Lodge Torchbearer No 638.

Bro Hammond’s broad extension ofmasonic fellowship and opportunity began

Bob and his teammates in action

Bob and Cath Hammondat the presentation of theinaugural Cath HammondAward in 2011


FLASHBACK

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with a two year appointment in 1960 asDGIW in District 31. He never neglectedhis community pursuits; helping disadvan-taged people occupied much of his time,including becoming chairman of the Win-ston Churchill Memorial Trust in 1969.

At his installation as Grand Master, MWBro Hammond said: ‘Brethren, in our Craftwe hold the secret which has eluded somany leaders, our belief in the Brotherhoodof Man under the Fatherhood of God, andthe practice of that truly masonic virtue,brotherly love … With this in mind, I quotethe words of Lew Wallace, who wrote, “Thehappiness of love is in action, its test iswhat one is willing to do for others”.

No measure of a man would seemcomplete without brief reference to hisleisure occupations and the human pleas-ures that beguile those rare private hours.As a qualified pilot and small plane owner,it gave him opportunity to visit lodgesAustralia-wide, and later used to pursuehis varied sporting interests from golf,snow-skiing, sailing, and much later com-petitive crew rowing.

Rowing played a big part in the sportingactivities of Bro Bob and over the years hewas the winner of many trophies. Two ofhis more memorable occasions were at theAustralian Masters Championships in Mel-bourne when he was a member of thecoxed eights and finished second in theOver 75 Division over 1,000 metres andthen competed again the next day to winthe Over 80 race to claim the Australiantitle and also set a world record.

MW Bro Hammond contributed muchto Freemasonry. He will be long remem-bered by all who knew him.

Dr Charles Ulic Carruthers, OstJwas invested as the ninth GrandMaster of New South Wales be -

fore a packed gathering of 3,600 Free -masons in the Sydney Town Hall inAugust 1913.

Born in 1853 and bred in Dublin, thisoutspoken but highly principled and intel-ligent Irishman wanted nothing more inlife than to become a physician, later grad-uating to surgeon in 1876.

Dr Carruthers briefly served as armysurgeon in the Afghan War, where hereceived the Queen’s silver medal, but aftermilitary service in Kandahar in 1878 hedecided to try his luck in Australia.

Settling in Newcastle, Dr Car ruthers methis ‘true love’ Miss Allev Evans, eldestdaughter of Dr Owen Evans, an establishedmedical practitioner in Balmain who influ-enced him into local general medical prac-tice and Freemasonry. Dr Evans was amember of the Balmain Lodge No 23.

Initiated into the Dukeof York Lodge No 25Dublin, where he wasmade a MM in 1877,Bro Charles later joinedthe Balmain Lodge in1881, graduating to WMin 1888. As a professionalcarer to all people of everyage throughout Balmain, he felt ithis civic duty to become alderman of theBalmain Municipal Council, a responsi-bility he held from 1887 to 1891.

In 1890 Dr Carruthers was elected JGDof the United Grand Lodge of NSW, fol-lowed by membership of the Board ofGeneral Purposes, a position he held forthe next 24 years. In 1892 he was electedSGD, and a year later SGW. In 1911 LordChelmsford appointed him Deputy GrandMaster. RW Bro Dr Carruthers becameGrand Master of New South Wales inAugust 1913 through to 1914.

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Masonry from the past


SYDNEY TRAMS

Trams were first introduced inSydney in 1879 with variousimprove ments over the years

until the State Government ordered theirremoval in 1961. The final runs in thatyear were attended by huge crowds tofarewell a system which had overseenmajor changes to the city of Sydney.

There were many variations of trams –the horse drawn, the steam, the toast rackswith the hard seats, the corridor type withthe soft leather-padded seats – all addedto the glamour of travel and competitionwas often fierce among the drivers. In fact,the expression ‘shooting through like aBondi tram’ came from just such compe-tition as drivers battled to be first to a par-ticular point on their express trams.

Horse-drawn trams operated in thecity’s Pitt Street for a short period beforesteam trams took over in Elizabeth Streetin 1866 and the first line from DevonshireStreet (Sydney’s original railway station)to Hunter Street was started in 1879.

Because the tram tracks were laid inthe middle of the road, special boardingareas were created for passengers on theroad, producing problems for horse-drawncarriages and then motorists with trafficconfusion and congestion often the result.

But there was little argument about thecapacity of trams to move the public. Thetoast racks types, each with eight com-partments seating ten and standing ten,were capable of carrying more than 150passengers. A double tram would take theloading to more than 300, far greater thantoday’s buses which are generally capableof carrying an average of 70 passengers.

The trams, after their successful cityintroduction, were then extended to var-ious suburbs including tracks on theSydney Harbour Bridge to service thenorth side. They were used to take spec-tators to major sporting events at suchvenues as the Sydney Cricket Ground,Randwick races, the Royal Easter Show,Taronga Zoo and the beaches.

Will trams return?

Sydney trams infront of QVB, 1920

The proposed introductionof a light rail system,

similar to the trams ofyesteryear, has prompted

many memories of thedays when trams provided

the major means oftransportation in Sydney.


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In the early days, the only concern forthe trams and their passengers was othermodes of traffic. It was simple to walk tothe passenger zones and board withoutworrying about dodging cars, whiletimetables were generally adhered tobecause of the lack of traffic lights. Nowa-days, with traffic lights on nearly everycorner and a non-stop stream of motorvehicles, it could be a far more time con-suming journey and a need to be awarewhen boarding or alighting.

The old toast rack trams with their hardseats had other interesting features. Theconductor would need to be able to bal-ance himself on the running board on theoutside of the tram while collecting faresand giving tickets in return while mem-bers of the younger generation wouldshow their skill by their ability to hop onand hop off while the tram was in motion.

Paper boys would also use the runningboard to sell their editions as workers madetheir way home. There was a big networkin the city with the busiest area located atCircular Quay for trams from the eastern,southern and western suburbs to pick upor drop off ferry passengers. In addition,Bennelong Point was a major depot untilthe service was terminated to accommo-date the world-famous Opera House.

The expansion to the suburbs allowedresidents to make regular visits to the cityfor shopping, entertainment or justlunching with friends, and helped touristshave better access to prime attractions.North of the harbour brought NorthSydney, Chatswood, Ryde, Neutral Bay,Mosman and Cremorne into the loop aswell as extending to Manly and Narrabeen.

Sydney was not the only city to have atram network. In NSW, Newcastle, BrokenHill and Maitland also operated tramswhile interstate, every major capital had

its own network. A visit to Melbourne willenable prospective passengers to ride tomost suburbs by tram, complemented bya bus and train service.

In Sydney, the suburb of Loftus hoststhe Sydney Tramway Museum whileBendigo in Victoria also has a major trammuseum. Following the introduction of thecontroversial Monorail system around thecentral city area, the NSW Government re-introduced a light rail system in 1997, afteran absence of more than 50 years. The newservice began operating from CentralRailway to Wentworth Park and was laterextended to the suburb of Lilyfield.

A number of Sydney councils are nowexamining the possibility of introducing alight rail system to improve transport facil-ities. Studies are being made of modern,space-age trams which operate in overseascountries, capable of carrying passengersin comfort and with less of the problemsincurred when trams first started.

The last trams to officially run inSydney were the services on 25 February1961 to La Perouse and Maroubra Junc-tion, jammed with passengers and watchedby thousands. Many of the tram fleet werescrapped and burned, some were used assheds, some were made into motels incountry centres, others were donated tomuseums while others were sold overseas.

Sydney originally had the privilege ofhaving one of the largest tram services inthe world with up to 1,500 trams in oper-ation to more than 70 suburbs and carry -ing more than one million people daily.With a city now boasting more than fourmillion people, a transport service tocapably handle such a big population isan essential part of life.

Can the residents of Sydney now lookforward to a ‘return to the future?’

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By RW BRO LEON CARTER OBE PAGMGRAND CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE

Plato, in The Republic, grips us withthe story of men who lived incaves with their backs to the light

and came to interpret all manifestationsof life in terms of shadow. That was threethousand years ago.

Since then, the Adam family hasevolved from the period of the cave manto the nuclear age, and still we haveshadow-men with us, men who are unableto distinguish between reality and unre-ality in certain vital issues in life.

There is one stupidity that seems to clingmore tenaciously than the rest; one shadowthat is always distorted by the substancefrom which it is cast – the shadow of gold.It is in the great national pastime of gold-gathering, which we politely call commerce,that we find the largest army of shadow-men, and yet commerce is a dignified andhonourable calling. Without commerce wewould have not had any history; the warsof the world are just phases of commerce.

But in the day of barter, selling gotunder the domination of Shylock methods,merchandising came to be a game of wits,and into our common law crept theshameful admonition ‘let the buyer beware’.

With every generation there came afresh group of shadow-merchants think -ing they could beat an orderly universe,

conceiving themselves immune from theeternal laws. All down the ages we havedeceived ourselves by thinking it possibleand profitable to cheat. We have tried toget something for nothing.

But finally came the modern philoso-pher telling us that a man can really onlycheat himself, that there is a silent partnerto all our bargains, the nature and soul ofthings taking unto itself the fulfilment ofevery contract. The growing recognitionand acceptance of this truth has broughtabout a renaissance in the modus operandiof business.

The Golden Rule has been recoveredfrom the Sunday school room and incor-porated into the tenets of big business withstartling success.

Under its transforming influence, ped-dlers have become merchant princes andshops have been converted into inter -national institutions with personalities asdistinct as the men who produced them.

Taylor, with his task and bonus system,which was one of the greatest efficiencyplans ever devised, led us over the bridgethat had long separated knowledge fromhabit. Before his time, the Golden Rulewas having an increasingly wide indi-vidual application. Taylor recodified thelaw and christened it ‘task and bonus’

thereby translating it into a practical, prof-itable working formula, the Sermon onthe Mount. His efficiency principlesrestate in a more practical way the philoso-phies and laws set forth in the teachingsof Socrates, Confucius and Christ.

Socrates and Confucius were not theo -logians, they were philosophers. But thisparticular philosophy squared with everygreat religion since their day and inciden-tally it squared with the law of cause andeffect.

Recently, the vice-president of a greatAmerican business enterprise sent a three-page letter to 500 of his salesmen. In boldscript just above the salutation was thetext of the letter – Matthew, Chapters V,VI, VII. The letter was a masterpiece ofsales philosophy, but the following para-graph was particularly significant.

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A golden year for KensingtonThe celebration of 100 years is a big event in any part of society and the Kensington Masonic Centre this year has joined that illustrious group with its centenary.

Two masons, Bro Edward Whitelawand Bro John T Jennings, thoughtof forming a lodge in the new

suburb of Kensington located amongst thesand dunes and in September 1910, 20masons met in the Kensington School ofArts to discuss the proposal. The firstdocumented evidence found is a planprepared on 18 October 1910 by theGrand Architect and signed by WilliamJohn Walder who was to become a found -ation member of the lodge.

The lodge and other rooms were to beset up on the second floor of a brick andweatherboard house ‘Bon Amie’ in Don-caster Avenue, Kensington occupied andowned by a Mr William Brown. It isunderstood the lodge was above a ‘stableloft and stable’ and although the stablewas deemed ‘quite sound proof ’ one won-ders what sounds could have emanatedduring lodge meetings.

The lodge room was very small at 23 ft6 inches by 22 ft and Lodge Kensingtonquickly outgrew these premises, holdingits first installations at Paddington TownHall. The room was too small for properworking of degrees and was unbearablyhot in summertime.

By the time the Temple was built themembership had already risen to 100 andin May 1912, a ‘Ways and Means’ Com-mittee was formed to consider what couldbe done.

After much negotiation, on 11 Septem -ber 1913 a proposition was presented toand agreed with Mr George Todman whowas the owner of the Kensington Estate,and Mr Edward Moore (who was in 1919to become the Master of Lodge Ken -sington), and who was manager of theEstate. The terms of this proposal werevery generous and it is believed the landcost just £464.

Although George Todman was not amason (Todman Avenue in Kensington isnamed after him), the existence of theKensington Temple is owed to the verygenerous sale of land from the KensingtonEstate, an extensive area between theKensington and Victoria Park racecourses.Bro Reginald George Todman who wasinitiated, passed and raised in Lodge Ken -sington in 1928 was believed to be his son.

There are some small discrepancies inthe records but the best estimate is thatthe building and land (principal andinterest) cost a total of £4,435 16s 11d (thebudget less interest was for £1,360). Theminutes on 10 March 1927 note that inthe Original Contract of Sale for the Kens-ington Masonic Temple for Lot 63, Section14, the original cost was £2,989 (includingLand Purchase for £464) but this does notinclude interest paid on the loan.

As W Bro Frank O’Grady stated in aminute to the lodge members: ‘I felt it washighly expedient to choose a site on the mainroad midway between Kensington andSouth Kensington, and in deference to mydesire, that gentleman (presumably GeorgeTodman) placed under a site of land 45 ft x

either 132 ft or 148 ft depth on the southside of Bunnerong Road immediately oppo-site Tomlinson’s property (now the Don-caster Hotel), or about 225 yards from ourpresent lodge room along Doncaster Avenue,with the tram stop right at the door.’ Notethat Anzac Parade was not named at thisstage and the road in front of the Templewas still called Bunnerong Road.

By September 1913, the plans wereaccepted by Grand Lodge and on 6November 1913 the Foundation Stone waslaid by RW Bro William Thompson GSW,UGL NSW. A large number of the lodgemembers signed a document which wasburied with the Foundation Stone.

The first lodge meeting held in the newTemple was on 16 February 1914, followedby a gala dinner to celebrate the dedication.On 14 December 1980, a Notice of Motionwas considered by the lodge, ‘That theTrustees be authorised by Lodge Kensingtonto enter into an agreement with Lodge JohnWilliams and Lilyville-Hereward to amal-gamate the three Masonic temples at Kens-ington’. The newly renovated Centre wasopened by the Grand Master, MW Bro HG Coates on 12 March 1981.

Top: Kensington Masonic Lodge Above left: Laying the Foundation Stone on 6 November 1913Above right: George Todman, owner of the Kensington Estate


SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

The Opera HousecelebratesThe Sydney Opera House, one of the most famous performing arts venues in the world, will celebrate its 40th birthday in October.

Located at Bennelong Point in theCircular Quay area and close to theequally famous Sydney Harbour

Bridge, the building attracts tourists andvisitors in their thousands every week.

This Australian icon with its roof ofshell-like sails has about 1,000 rooms,including five theatres, five rehearsal stu-dios, two main halls, four restaurants, sixbars and numerous souvenir shops.

It was designed by Danish architectJoern Utzon and opened by Queen Eliza-beth II on 20 October 1973 at a cost of$102 million. The Opera House conducts3,000 events each year, has an annual audi-ence of two million for its performances,is 185 metres long and 120 metres wide,its roof sections are held together by 350kilometres of tensioned steel cable, hasover one million tiles on the roof and uses6,225 square metres of glass and 645 kilo-metres of electric cable.

The main theatre is the Concert Hallwith a seating capacity of 2,679 while theOpera Theatre has 1,547 seats. The Con-cert Hall contains the Sydney OperaHouse Grand Organ, the largest mechan-ical tracker action organ in the world withover 10,000 pipes. Large free public per-

formances have often been staged in frontof the Monumental Steps that lead up tothe base of the main sets of shells.

The Sydney Opera House can be saidto have had its beginnings during the late1940s in the endeavours of EugeneGoossens, the director of the NSW StateConservatorium of Music. He had lobbiedto have built a suitable venue for large the-atrical productions and by 1954, had suc-ceeded in gaining the support of NSWPremier Joe Cahill, whose call for designsattracted 233 entries. Goossens alsoinsisted that Bennelong Point be the sitefor the Opera House.

Utzon arrived in Sydney in 1957 to helpsupervise the project. The BennelongPoint tram depot, occupying the site at

The Opera House puts on a colourful faceduring the Vivid Sydney Festival held

during May/June this year.

Construction photoscourtesy Sydney

Opera House Trust


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the time, was demolished in 1958, andformal construction of the Opera Housebegan in March 1959. The project wasbuilt in three stages. Stage I (1959–1963)consisted of building the upper podium.Stage II (1963–1967) saw the constructionof the outer shells. Stage III consisted ofthe interior design and construction(1967–73).

Major structural issues plagued thedesign, most notably the sails, and by 23 January 1961, work was running 47weeks behind, mainly due to wet weather,unexpected difficulty diverting storm -water, construction beginning beforeproper engineer ing drawings had beenprepared, and changes of original contractdocuments.

The shells were originally designed asa series of parabolas; however, engineersOve Arup and Partners had not been ableto find an acceptable solution to con-structing them. In mid-1961 Utzon re -commended the shells be created as ribsfrom a sphere of the same radius. Thissatisfied the engineers, cut down theproject time drastically and also createdthe wonderful shapes so instantly recog-nisable today. Stage III, the interiors,started with Utzon moving his entire officeto Sydney in February 1963 but in 1965,the new Askin government took powerand declared the project under the juris-diction of the Ministry of Public Works.

Clashes between Utzon and the Min-ister for Public Works, Davis Hughes,eventually forced Utzon to leave the projecton 28 February 1966. Hughes offered hima reduced role as ‘design architect’, undera panel of executive architects, without anysupervisory powers over the House’s con-struction but this was rejected by Utzon.

There were four significant changes tothe design after Utzon left – the claddingto the podium and the paving, the con-struction of the glass walls, use of the hallsand the interior designs. The Opera Housewas formally completed in 1973, with the

cost having risen to $102 million after anoriginal estimate in 1957 of £3,500,000 ($7million). The original completion date setby the government was 26 January 1963.

By 1975, the construction bill for theOpera House had been finally paid off,largely through a public lottery system.The House has been subject to some addi-tions and improvements since its openingin 1973. The pipe organ in the ConcertHall was not completed until 1979. In1988, a two-level walkway along the west -ern side of Bennelong Point was added aspart of Australia’s bicentenary celebrations.In 1999, a fifth theatre, the Playhouse, wasadded.

The Opera House also received atten-tion in many different ways. In 1997,French urban climber, Alain ‘Spiderman’Robert, using only his bare hands and feetand with no safety devices of any kind,scaled the building’s exterior wall all theway to the top.

The building during the Sydney 2000Olympics was included in the OlympicTorch route to the Olympic stadium, andinvolved Australian swimmer Sam anthaRiley standing on top of the Opera Housewaving the Olym pic torch. It was thebackdrop of some Olympicevents, including thetriathlon – whichbegan at theOpera

House – and the yachting events onSydney Harbour.

Security at the Opera House wasincreased because of the likelihood of itattracting attention of terrorists throughthe Australian Government’s support ofthe invasion of Iraq. This security did notprevent two climbers painting a ‘No War’slogan at the top of one sail in March 2003.The repair bill for this was later revealedto be over $100,000.

Following an arrangement made in1999, plans were made to change therevised internal design of the Opera Houseto that of Utzon’s. The redesign involvesthe house’s reception hall and opera the-atre, and was supervised by Utzon. AsUtzon was too old to travel by plane, heundertook the supervision from his homein Majorca. In September 2004, theredesign of the reception hall of the OperaHouse was completed.

The Sydney Opera House remains amajor attraction, rivalling the more estab-lished world icons and the subject of thou-sands of photographs. It is the centre ofattraction for passengers on cruise linersleaving and entering Sydney Harbour, a

highlight of passengers on flights toand from Sydney and a recognised

meeting place.Joern Utzon can justly be

proud of his creation which hasmade the city of Sydney a major

world landmark.


LITERARY AWARD

The greatest threat to Freemasonrytoday is the ageing population ofmembers and the steady decline

in membership. To combat this threat, weneed to focus on inviting new membersinto Freemasonry and retain those newmembers through changing the way wefunction. The steps taken in the past havenot worked and a step in the right direc -tion is now desperately needed.

I will attempt to highlight the problemsI feel contribute to the low membership,low retention rates and lack of youngermembers as well as recommendationswhich can contribute to increasing ourmembership and keeping our members,creating a lifetime of value for both Free -masonry and Freemasons.

The IssuesTime has brought about many changesthat I feel masons have ignored. Thelifestyle of many young men today haschanged drastically compared to many ofthe older Freemasons. Below are some ofthe issues of today’s modern man:1. In society today, most young men are

very time-poor. 2. In the past, men were forced to grow

up early and become responsible familymen. This is not so today.

3. It is now normal for a man to havemore than three job placements a year.

4. The majority of the working populationtoday will put more effort into businessnetworking than into building a com-munity of meaningful friendships.

5. Convenience is now king. If it can savetime and it’s easy, let’s get it. So what do these changes in men’s pri-

orities mean for Freemasonry? Free -masons must realise that in this day andage, when a man considers joining Free -

masonry, he will be asking himself silently‘What are the tangible benefits of joiningFreemasonry? If I am to find time in myalready busy schedule for masonic activi-ties (time that could otherwise be spenton a spouse or kids or work), what canFreemasonry do for me?’

Offer Tangible BenefitsI believe that we should offer a benefit ofsome kind to members. Life, vehicle ormedical insurance white labelled as own.Free courses, business networking semi-nars or workshops could also be offered.These don’t have to be costly or expensive.They just need to be seen as real value byall members, young and old.

The benefit offered would send themessage of: ‘We understand the sacrificeour members have made to join a men’sonly fraternity. We appreciate it and, inreturn, we want you to have this. Welcometo the oldest, most respected organisationin the world.’

Increase EngagementIt’s common sense in the business worldthat if your employees are not engaged,they will not stay for long. Although it isunderstood an EAF is expected to absorbknowledge as he sits quietly on the bench,many simply just are not there. Their mindis at home or on work. If a place could befound for the EAFs and Fellowcraftswithin the lodge ceremonies, the retentionof new members may go up.

The Dress CodeIt sends the wrong message to thoseFreemasons who work for a living toexpect them to drive home after work andchange into another suit to attend lodge.For those just coming from work, new

EAFs or those that simply do not have thefunds for a black suit, the dress codeshould be relaxed and they should not bemade to feel any different simply becausethey are not in the right attire.

Recruitment and PromotionEach lodge, district or region should assigna Human Resources Committee whose jobis to look after recruitment. The committeeshould be made up of younger members,not older Freemasons. The committeeshould be aware of the younger members’interests, help promote Free masonry tothe general public, hold special events andassign mentors to new apprentices.

ConclusionThe current ad-hoc, out-dated approachesto obtaining and retaining membershipwithin Freemasonry do not work. I believethat we must continually examine ourorganisation and take a more proactiveapproach to membership.

Freemasonry has survived wars, nat-ural disasters and depressions. We willsurvive the issue of obtaining new mem-bers and keeping them. We are thestrongest and the greatest fraternity inexistence. There is nothing we cannotovercome.

Freemasonry –Going forwardThis is a summary of the article by Bro Hunter Wolf which won the Grand Master’s Literary Award.

SEPTEMBER 2013 FREEMASON 15

By W BRO RON KIVER PJGD THE STONEMASON’S LEWIS

The Romans, in their day, arethought to have used it in thebuilding of the Flavian Amphi -

theatre and the Saxons in the building ofWhitby Abbey in the seventh century.

There is evidence for believing that thedevice was employed in putting into placesome of the more massive stones ofHadrian’s Wall or Roman Wall (AD120–209) for what appears to have been lewisholes can still be seen in parts built by theRoman Emperor Severus, who heavilyrepaired the wall in AD209.

The stonemason’s lewis is a grapnel, forwhich a specially shaped socket needs tobe cut in the top face of the blocks of hard,strong stone to be lifted. Two oppositesides or ends of the socket are under cut,not all four as often portrayed. Two wedge-shaped tapered steel pieces are insertedinto the socket and between them isinserted a parallel steel spacer, whichspreads the wedges into the undercut parts.A shackle pin, or bolt, is passed throughthe upper extensions of all three and pro-vides a hold for the lifting chain. (The illus-tration shows how the device works.)

The precise purpose of the lewis is toallow the hoisting chain of the tripod, der-rick or crane, to raise the stone and thenlower it into its exact final position intothe structure, which would not be possibleif chains, or ropes passed underneath thestone.

When the stone is in its exact position,the metal key and shackle bolt is removed,thus allowing the spacing piece to be with-drawn and then the two wedges.

Thus the lewis not only provides thestonemason with a convenient method ofattaching the hoisting chains to the stone,but also the ability to lift the heaviest

stones with the minimum expenditure ofphysical effort.

Clearly the lewis may be regarded asan appropriate symbol of STRENGTH –a double symbol, in as much as its namehas been given to the son of a mason, hisduty being to bear the burden and heat ofthe day so that his parents may rest intheir old age, thus rendered the ‘twilight’of their lives peaceful and happy.

The double symbolism is mentionedin some old catechisms but the normalCraft ritual does not refer to it, althoughthe device has a place in Mark Masonry.

From a late 18th century catechism,comes the following:

What do we call the son of aFreemason? A lewis.

What does that denote? Strength.How is a lewis depicted in a mason’s

lodge? As a cramp of metal.What is the duty of a lewis to his aged

parents? To bear the heavy burden etc.His privilege for doing so? To be made

a mason before any other person, howeverdignified by birth, rank or riches, unlesshe, through complaisance, waives thisprivilege.

There is good ground for believing thatthe lewis was originally the first son bornto a man after that man had become aFreemason.

What is a lewis?The stonemason’s lewis is a device used in raising and lowering stone blocks in the course of building construction as exemplified by the smooth ashlar in the tripod usually found on or by the Senior Warden’s chair. Body copy starting with Initial Cap

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By RW BRO KEVIN McGLINNGRAND SECRETARY’S PAGE

From the Grand SecretarySomething different at theSydney Masonic CentreThere are some very keen brethren inSydney who collectively feel it is time tohave a Daylight Lodge meeting at theSydney Masonic Centre.

There are a number of Daylight Lodgesthroughout the jurisdiction to accommo-date those brethren of advanced age whowish to continue to enjoy their Freema-sonry. These Lodges considerably ease thedifficulties of attending evening Lodge suchas having to drive at night or where noother members can offer them transport.

Now it is time to see if there is enoughinterest in forming a daylight Lodge at theSydney Masonic Centre. The vision ismeeting under the Charter of the secondoldest Lodge in this jurisdiction – LodgeLeinster Marine – but this would needsubstantial support from prospectivemembers for this idea to be progressed.

It is suggested that the best day for theLodge to meet would be Friday at 10.00am but this and which particular Fridayof the month and the frequency of meet-ings will be determined once enoughnumbers show interest.

Brethren interested in being part of thisunique venture are invited to provide theirdetails (name, address, lodge, email, othercontact details) to RW Bro Brian Frenchat [email protected] or by writing tohim c/- PO Box A259, SYDNEY SOUTHNSW 1235.

Grand Installation of New ZealandWhat a wonderful sight it was to see 47brethren from this jurisdiction supportthe Grand Master at the Grand Installa-tion of the UGL of Queensland held inBrisbane in July. Pleasing too was thatalmost 20 ladies accompanied thesebrethren and enjoyed the vast array ofsocial events that were part of theweekend of festivities.

It was by far the largest of the Australianand New Zealand delegations visiting the“Sunshine State” and obviously made ourGrand Master very proud.

The Grand Installations of our Sisterjurisdictions are wonderful occasionswhich have seen many friendships formedover the years and these are often renewedat these events.

The next Grand Installation will be thatof New Zealand from 15–17 November atWellington. The Grand Master would obvi-ously welcome similar support to that hereceived in Brisbane. Details are availableand Registration should be done directthrough the Grand Lodge of New Zealandat its website: www.freemasons.co.nz.

Overseas TravellingFor many interested brethren, overseastravel affords them the opportunity to visitLodges in other countries and to enjoythe fellowship of brethren and to experi-ence the differences in the way Freema-sonry is practised elsewhere.

In this jurisdiction of NSW & ACT, wealways welcome the opportunity to hostbrethren from other parts of the world atvarious Lodge meetings and social eventsand to offer them our hospitality. Thesebrethren invariably look forward to beingable to reciprocate that hospitality in theirown country.

However, brethren travelling else-where must be aware that there areLodges around the world that operateunder Grand Lodges that are “irregular’or for other reasons may not be recog-nised or be in amity with our GrandLodge. In these cases, brethren of NSW& ACT are not permitted to visit theseLodges as to do so would be in breach ofthe Constitution which we have allpledged to uphold.

When venturing overseas, it is possiblefor subscribing members to purchase a“Travelling Certificate” from the Secre-tariat which serves as an introduction toLodges they may visit and supplementsother documentation that should be takenas well (e.g. membership Certificate).

Brethren who may not be totally cer-tain, are also strongly urged to clarify thestatus of those lodges they may wish tovisit so as to ensure they will not be incontravention of any decisions on recog-nition that may be in place.

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Social researcher and psychologistHugh Mackay has spent 40 years askingAustralians about their lives, loves, hopes,ambitions, fears and passions.

In The Good Life, he asks and answersthe ultimate question: What makes lifeworth living? His conclusion, drawn fromhis wide research, is provocative and pas-sionately argued.

A good life, says Hugh, is determinedby our capacity for selflessness and ourwillingness to connect with those aroundus in a meaningful and useful way.

The Good Life is a book that will startconversations, ignite arguments and pos-sibly change the way we live our lives.

about the role Freemasons could haveplayed in World War II if that role hadbeen given to them.

The Formula grabs the reader from thefirst page, and does not let go until theend, but in between it teaches the truemasonic moral values.

Following the lodge room murder, thepolice investigation had been hushed up.A Freemason and former DetectiveInspector wants to find a solution despitegovernment apathy. It is the Freemasonsthat come to the fore. Three men, all Free -masons, fighters in the Second World Waron opposing fronts and battlefields butmembers of a Dutch, a German and anEnglish lodge linked by the bond of broth-erhood, become holders of a ‘highly explo-sive’ and dangerous secret in the battleagainst Nazi Germany.

This book is written in memory of allFreemasons who lost their lives in Naziconcentration camps during the SecondWorld War.


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NATIONAL TREE DAY

Aussies plant 20-millionth treePeople across the country dug deep on Sunday 28 July for Planet Ark’s National Tree Day, Australia’s largest tree planting and nature-care event.

Schools Tree Day, which was heldtwo days earlier, was the dedicatedday for Australia’s younger gener -

ation to play their part and students fromover 2,000 schools and preschools acrossAustralia escaped the classroom to plantout their playgrounds.

Each year over 200,000 people take partin National Tree Day events at 3,000 sitesnation-wide and this year was a milestoneevent with the planting of the 20-millionthseedling since the event began in 1996.

As well as planting trees and grass atnew sites, participants greened their com-munities by planting vegetable and bush

tucker gardens and visiting formerNational Tree Day sites to undertakeweeding and maintenance, as well asplanting in their own backyards.

At Sydney Park there was a symbolicceremony when a native sapling was

planted by City of Sydney Mayor CloverMoore, Aboriginal elder Uncle ChickaMadden and a young Australian, seven-year-old Gracie Merriman.

‘National Tree Day is a great opportu-nity to connect with your community orfamily, help the environment, have funand contribute to a legacy for future gen-erations,’ said National Tree Day ManagerDebbie Agnew.

‘Planet Ark would like to say an enor-mous thank you to everyone who gotinvolved this year, from those who volun-teered their time and organised sites tothe people who came along and helpedwith the practical planting. You made itthe biggest and best Tree Day ever.’

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Whiddon Employee honoured with Board of Directors Award

The Whiddon Group’sBoard of Directors Awardhas been running forseven years and wasrecently awarded to anemployee from TheWhiddon Group Temora.The Award was created aspart of FOCUS (For OurCommitted Unique Staff).

Whiddon’s services areinvited annually to nomi -nate a team memberwho best demonstratesour mission and values,continual learning, sup -ports the needs of clients,and shows a commit -ment to Whiddon’s philosophy of care. The 20 nominees andtheir guest are invited to travel to Sydney to attend the galadinner and awards ceremony.

The winner of the 2013 Award was Heather Piefke, an EndorsedEnrolled Nurse from The Whiddon Group Temora. Heather wasnominated for her work supporting and mentoring other teammembers, her committment to client wellbeing, and herimplementation of quality improvement projects. In additionto being a great team member, Heather’s work with clients hasdemonstrated her passion for assisting older people tomaintain their independence, epitomising Whiddon’s clientfirst philosophy of care.

The gala dinner was attended by Whiddon’s Board of Directors,executive and senior managers, and special guests LaurieFergusson MP and George Greiss, Deputy Mayor ofCampbelltown.

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Supporting our communities –Community Volunteering withthe Exodus Foundation

Eight employees from The Whiddon Group recently spent theirday volunteering at The Exodus Foundation, serving lunch tohomeless and disadvantaged people as part of our CommunityVolunteering Program. The Exodus Foundation is a charitableorganisation providing meals, social and health services, andeducational support to homeless and disadvantaged people inSydney.

Employees from Easton Park, one of Whiddon’s residential agedcare services, and Corporate Office were joined by clients fromthe Glenfield independent living units, and together theylearnt about Exodus’ history, how the organisation has grown,and that their Loaves and Fishes restaurant is open forbreakfast and lunch 365 days a year, serving 1000 free mealsevery week.

One of the most moving parts about volunteering with Exoduswas the people. The team of volunteers who were so humbleabout what they were doing; those who travelled near and farfor lunch, some homeless, some older and some as young astwo. Loaves and Fishes was a hive of activity. Bubbling withchatter and laughter, the clatter of knives and forks, therenovated church filled with warmth and an atmosphere ofoverwhelming positivity, despite the obvious hardship in theroom. The Whiddon team felt privileged to have experiencedthe work that Exodus does and explained that it was easy to seethe difference that The Exodus Foundation makes in the widercommunity.

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LORD CARRINGTON COMMEMORATIVE DINNER

Lord CarringtonCommemorative DinnerIf you weren’t amongst the 142 ladies, brethren and members of the public who attended the Lord Carrington Commemorative Dinner held at the Sydney Masonic Centre on 24 June2013, you missed a night which combined formality and informality in a friendly and relaxedatmosphere reminiscent of bygone days.

Organised by the Freemasons’Association (NSW & ACT) Inc.,the dinner was held on the date

when, 125 years ago, lodges meetingunder the Constitutions of England,Scotland and New South Wales unified tobecome ‘The United Grand Lodge ofNew South Wales’. The Articles of Unionof this historic event are contained in theBook of Constitutions of the UnitedGrand Lodge of New South Wales andthe Australian Capital Territory.

The Dinner was the first of a numberof functions to be organized by GrandLodge and the Museum of Freemasonryto celebrate the 125th Anniversary ofGrand Lodge.

The night started with pre-dinnerdrinks at 6.30pm and entertainment byharpist Belinda Pring whose playing andselection of music set the tone for theevening to follow. It was a time to renewacquaintances and to make new friends.At 7.00pm precisely, the Grand Master

MW Bro Derek Robson, partnered by Ms Gael Knox, were piped into a candle-lit Ionic Room by VW Bro Pipe MajorSam Young DGIW, and received by thePresident of the Freemasons’ Association,Dr Yvonne McIntyre.

A three course meal, accompanied bywines specially selected by the Associationfor the occasion, appropriate masonictoasts, a Commemorative Address by W Bro The Honourable Lloyd WaddyAM, RFC, QC, and a number of presen-tations, made for a memorable night. Anabridged copy of W Bro Waddy’s Addresstitled ‘Our First Grand Master – Lord Car-rington the Man’ will be included in a laterissue of this magazine. The completeAddress will be presented to the GrandLodge Library for future reference.

VW Bro Roy Horrocks JP, PDGDC, along-term friend and former colleague ofthe Guest Speaker, moved a Vote ofThanks which highlighted some not-so-well known background information of aman who has achieved success in a varietyof fields. VW Bro Horrocks was a Masterat the Kings School, Parramatta from 1956to 1985 at the same time that W BroWaddy was a member of the Board ofDirectors.

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Floral arrangements were presentedto Gael Knox by Mrs Pamela Miller andto Mrs Edwina Waddy by Dr YvonneMcIntyre.

There were many highlights of theevening including presentations of:• a 50 Year Jewel and Certificate to W

Bro Waddy arranged by the Free -masons’ Association and presented bythe Grand Master.

• a framed photograph and Awarddetails of four of the five living recipi-ents of the Carrington Medal ofHonour: MW Bro RLH Johnson AM,PGM; RW Bro Dr F Radcliff PDGM,EPCMS; RW Bro AE Farrell PDGM,PCBM; RW Bro GH CummingOAM, PDGM, Grand Lodge Trustee.The presentations were made by theAssociation President assisted by the

Grand Master who gave an outline ofthe background of the Award. Thiswas the first time that all holders ofthe Carrington Medal of Honour hadbeen invited to the CarringtonDinner as guests. Duplicate photosand Award Details are to be pre-sented to the Grand Lodge forhanging in the Masonic Centre.

• a cheque for $500 to RW Bro GregRedfern PJGW, Chairman, GrandCharity for the Benevolence Fund. The night concluded with entertain-

ment by members of the Victorianagroup from St Pauls College, Sydney University. W Bro Waddy was associatedwith the group for almost 35 years. Thefinal song Land of Hope and Glory wasaccompanied by an energetic firing of‘party poppers’ which had been placedon the tables. It provided a wonderfulfinish to a night of formality, fun andfriendship all of which set the scene foran inspirational rendition of the Aus-tralian National Anthem by thosepresent.

The Association wishes to acknowledgethe generous support received from:• Captain Cook Cruises in donating a

voucher for two people on a MiddleHarbour Coffee Cruise

• The Sydney Tower Eye in donating avoucher for two people to visit theSydney Tower and 3D Cinema

• The Sydney Lodge for their gen-erosity in altering the time of theirInstallation meeting and in theirsponsorship of the Victoriana Group

• Alex Ebert Accounting and TaxationServices Pty Ltd

• Masterpiece Pictures• APM Graphics Management• Romy Nieto Photography• Starcastoz Entertainment• MW Bro Dr GH Levenston PGM• RW Bro Warwick Boyling PDGM• RW Bro Walid Mehanna AGM• RW Bro R Black PSGW• Bro George Kossefi• The Master of Ceremonies, RW Bro

John O’Connor AM, PSGW

Presentation of Fifty Year Certificate and Jewelto W Bro Lloyd Waddy by the Grand Master

Carrington Medal of HonourMW Bro Ronald Lewis Hale Johnson

AM, PGM

Grand Master 1988 –1992Member Order of Australia, General Division – Awarded 8 June 1992

Carrington Medal of Honour – Awarded August 2005

Born: 19 December 1935

Initiated: 10 July 1954, Lodge Blacktown 393

Passed: 13 November 1954, Lodge Blacktown 393

Raised: 26 May 1955, Lodge Blacktown 393

Affiliated: 1961 – Lodge Burnside 729

Worshipful Master: 1969/70

Director of Ceremonies: 1972/73

District Grand Inspector of Workings: 1976/78 – District 39 (now District 32)

Junior Grand Warden: Conferred 1984

In 1985, MW Bro Johnson was appointed by MW Bro Professor R A Woodman, LLM as Deputy Grand Master and served the position from 1985 to 1988. He was Installed as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory in 1988 and continued in that role until 1992.

Boards and Committees on which MW Bro Johnson has served include:

Member: Committee of Masonic Education – 1978 to 1984

Member: Board of General Purposes – 1985 to 1992

Chairman: NSW Masonic Hospital – 1988 to 1992

Chairman: The William Thompson Masonic School and Hostel – 1988 to 1992

Chairman/member: The Masonic Buildings Board – 1988 to 1992

President/Patron: The Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes 1988 to 1922

Trustee UGL NSW & ACT: 1994 to date

Foundation Chairman: Grand Charity Board (Masonicare) 2001 to 2010 – Incorporating the Board of Benevolence.

Member Masonicare Board: 2012 to date

Associated OrdersAncient and Accepted Scottish Rite for AustraliaPerfected: 7 September 1973, Macquarie Sovereign Chapter No 174

Most Wise Sovereign: 31 March 1980

30° Degree: 13 October 1981

31° Degree: 13 October 1986

32° Degree: 3 September 1990

33° Degree: 15 June 1994

Very Illustrious Bro Johnson 33° is a member of the Parramatta Sovereign Council No 24.

Order of the Secret MonitorInducted: 13 April 1980, Shield of David Conclave No 14

Supreme Ruler: 1989/1992.

MW Bro Johnson’s Masonic activities involved him in Freemasonry’s many facets of public and community works nationally and internationally.

His experience as a Sales and Marketing Executive, were of great benefit to the Boards and Committee on which MW Bro Johnson served.

Academic achievements include an apprenticeship in boat building at TAFE level, several courses of Tertiary study and a number of short course business studies including Psychology at University.

In addition to serving with Royal Australian Navy Reserve from 1954 to 1960, MW Bro Johnson completed National Service Training with the RAN from 1955 to 1996.

MW Bro Johnson has been supported by his wife May throughout his Masonic career. Their marriage of 55 years has been blessed with two children, daughter Terri-Ann and Son Murray. They have two Grand Children.

Carrington Medal of HonourRW Bro Grahame Hugh Cumming

OAM, ASTC BE(Hons)

Past Deputy Grand MasterMedal of the Order of Australia – Awarded 8 June 2009Carrington Medal of Honour – Awarded August 2007

Born: 16 March 1933

Initiated: 12 February 1957, Lodge Allambie 680

Passed: 11 June 1957, Lodge Allambie 680

Raised: 12 November 1957, Lodge Allambie 680

Worshipful Master: 1967 & 1984 – Lodge Allambie 680. Following the consolidation of the Lodge with Lodge Gladesville 577 in 1987, RW Bro Cumming was installed as Worshipful Master of the Consolidated Lodge in 1995.

District Grand Inspector of Workings: 1972/74 – District 32

Foundation Preceptor: 1978 to 1988 – District 32 Lodge of Instruction

Past Junior Grand Warden: Conferred 1980

Past Senior Grand Warden: Conferred 1990

Past Assistant Grand Master: Conferred 1992

Past Deputy Grand Master: Conferred 2001

Boards and Committees on which RW Bro Cumming has served include:

Official Lecturer: 1975

Member: Committee of Masonic Education – 1977

Chairman: Committee of Masonic Education – 1984 & 1987

Member: Board of General Purposes – 1987 to 1996

Member: Masonic Buildings Board – 1995

Chairman: Masonic Buildings Board – 1997 to 2001

Trustee UGL NSW & ACT – 2002 to date

Chairman: Masonic Charities Forum – 2006

Member: Board of the inauguration of the College of Masonic Studies – 2012 to date

Representative near this Grand Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Minnesota – 1996 to date

He is a member of Lodge Epping 390 and a Foundation member of Lodge Millennium 2000.

For services to Freemasonry, RW Bro Cumming received the Grand Master’s Distinguished Service Award in 2003.

Associated OrdersUnited Supreme Grand Chapter of Mark and Royal Arch Masons of NSW and the ACTRight Excellent Companion Grahame Cumming holds the rank of Past Deputy First Grand Principal and Past Deputy Grand Master.

Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for AustraliaPerfected: 1975 – Macquarie Sovereign Chapter 739 EC

Most Wise Sovereign: 5 March 1984

Illustrious Bro Cumming is a Foundation Member of the Parramatta Sovereign Council No 24 and was installed as Grand Commander 2 May 1988

He was advanced to the 32° on 7 September 2009.

Order of the Secret MonitorInducted: 30 June 1976 – Shield of David Conclave No 14 and holds the rank of Past Grand Councillor.

RW Bro Cumming was member of the staff of the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of NSW and later took up an administrative position with Carrier Air Conditioning Pty Ltd. He remained with the company for 35 years in the design, installation and servicing of air conditioning systems.

Academic achievements include an apprenticeship in fitting and machining with Lysaght Bros Pty Ltd, a Diploma of Mechanical Engineering (STC) and a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) (UNSW).

He completed National Service Training with the Royal Australian Air Force in 1951.

RW Bro Cumming married his wife Ena in 1958. Their marriage of 55 years has been blessed with two children, son Malcolm and

daughter Barbara. They have two Grand Children. da

Carrington Medal of HonourRW Bro Alan E Farrell

Dip Tech (Bldg) (Dist) (NSWIT), MAIB

Past Deputy Grand MasterPast Chairman Board of Management

Carrington Medal of Honour – Awarded August 2005

Born: 3 September 1931

Initiated: 14 November 1958, Lodge Manoora 773

Passed: 30 March 1959, Lodge Manoora 773

Raised: 8 May 1959, Lodge Manoora 773

Affiliated: 1978 – Lodge Mansions 713

Worshipful Master: Lodge Mansions 713 – 1979/80, 1980/81 and 1981/82 (Lodge Mansions 713 consolidated with Lodge Birkenhead 332 in 1982);Lodge Birkenhead Mansions 332 – 1990/91, 1995/96; andLodge of Transition – 2002/03, 2003/04, 2004/05


District Education Officer: 1984 to 1988 – District 31

Preceptor: 1988 to 1991 – District 31 Lodge of Instruction

Boards and Committees of Grand Lodge on which RW Bro Farrell has served include:

Chairman: Publications Committee – 1984 to 1990

Member: Publications Committee – 1990 to 1999

Chairman: Editorial Committee – 1999 to 2005

Member: Masonic Buildings Board – 1984 to 1995

Chairman: Masonic Buildings Board – 1995/1996

Foundation Chairman: Board of Management: (Incorporating the Masonic Buildings Board and the Members Board) – 2002 to 2005

Member: Executive Council – 1995/1996; 2002/05

Member: Human Resources Committee – 2002/05

Member: Commission – 8th World Conference – 2004/05

Director: Museum of Freemasonry Trust – 2005

Representative near this Grand Lodge of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand – 2005 to date.

Masonic CharityMasonic Youth Welfare Fund: 1980 to 1990

Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution: Director 1984 to date.

Associated OrdersSupreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of ScotlandRoyal Arch Degree: 17 August 1976.

Order of the Temple Knight of the Temple: 8 February 1978

Knight of St Paul and Knight of St John: 15 August 1978.

The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for Australia Perfected: 10 October 1980, Eaton Sovereign Chapter 343

Most Wise Sovereign: 14 July 1989

Director of Ceremonies: 1992 to 1995

Most Wise Sovereign: Sedgwick Sovereign Chapter 2: 2004/05

30° Degree: 29 August 1991, Sydney Sovereign Council

Grand Commander: 17 February 2000

Elevated to the 33° Degree: 20 June 2001, and appointed District Commander Sydney Central West District from 2001 to 2006.

Order of the Secret MonitorInducted: 3 September 1985, Leichhard Conclave No 9.

RW Bro Farrell was employed as a part time lecturer in the School of Building at the University of NSW and the University of Technology and at the same managed a successful joinery business. He joined Telecom’s Buildings and Properties Branch in 1967 and retired in 1991 as the Manager of Building and Properties for NSW and the ACT.

Success of efforts in the building industry resulted in RW Bro Farrell being awarded the Australian Institute of Building Chapter Medal in 1973 and the NSW Institute of Technology Medal in 1974. He is a life member of the Australian Institute of Building.

RW Bro Farrell is a Legatee with the St George Sutherland Division of Sydney Legacy. He joined Legacy in 1998 and served as

the Divisional Chairman in 2001/02. He is currently the Chairman of the Division’s Building Committee.

RW Bro Farrell married his wife Ann on 13 September 1952. Their marriage of 61 years has been blessed with two children Ian and Robin. They have five Grand Children and one Great Grand Child.

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Carrington Medal of HonourRW Bro Dr Frank John Radcliff

PhD, BSc, PDGM, CMH, GECMS, FRIC, FRACI, FAACB, FAIM

Past Deputy Grand MasterCarrington Medal of Honour – Awarded August 2005

Born: 4 October 1927

Initiated: 14 December 1948, Lodge Gladstone Temperance 618

Passed: 8 July 1949, Lodge Gladstone Temperance 618

Raised: 4 October 1949, Lodge Gladstone Temperance 618

Worshipful Master: 1957/58 & 1986/87

Secretary: 1962 to 1969. Lodge Gladstone Temperance 618 consolidated with Lodge Harold Herman Unity 428 on 27 January 1988.


Past Junior Grand Warden: Conferred 1974

Past Assistant Grand Master: Conferred 1996

Past Deputy Grand Master: Conferred 2004

Governor Emeritus and Foundation Member of the College of Masonic Studies: 2012

Boards and Committees of Grand Lodge on which RW Bro Radcliff has served include:

Official Lecturer: 1962 to 1974

Member: focus group for “Future Directions” 2001

Chairman: Committee “Future Directions Focus Group” 2002

Member: Committee for “Strategic Plan 2003/06”

Member: Board of Management and Chairman, Planning Sub-Committee: 2002 to 2004.

Chairman: Committee, “Sydney Anglican Synod Relationship”

2003 to 2011

Chairman: Committee, “Associated Masonic Orders Relationship” and negotiations for formal agreements, 2004 to date.

RW Bro Radcliff is the author of the following Masonic publications:

“Understanding the Lessons of the Craft Degrees” UGL2004

“Ceremony of Mark Man” adopted by UGL in 2005.

Masonic CharityLife Governor: Royal Freemasons’ Benevolent Institution – 1955

Life Governor: Frank Whiddon Masonic Homes – 1960

Associated OrdersUnited Supreme Grand ChapterAdvanced: 27 April 1950Exalted: 2 June 1950 First Principal: 1956/57Scribe: 1957 to 1967Official Grand Chapter Lecturer: 1959 to 1974Member, Grand Chapter Standing Committee: 1961 to 1989Chairman, Board of Masonic Education: 1964 to 1971Depute Grand Supt (Scotland) for NSW & ACT: 1971 to 1974Grand Supt (Scotland) for NSW & ACT: 1974 to 1980Honorary Depute First Grand Principal of Supreme Grand RA Chapter of Scotland: 1975

Elected Foundation First Grand Principal and Grand Master of USGC: 1980 to 1984

The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for AustraliaPerfected: 14 June 1955, Wentworth Rose Croix Chapter, 45 SC30°: 17 September 1964, Sovereign Council NSW No 9 SCFoundation member: Sydney Central Sov Council No 23 AC 1987Grand Commander: Sydney Central Sov Council 23 – 1989/90 Grand Orator: Sydney Central Sov Council 23 1991 to 1998Elevated to 33° Degree: 1998, and appointed as District Commander Sydney North District 1998 to 2003. Author of the “Intermediate Degrees (A&ASR for Australia) 19th to 29th Degrees” inclusive.

RW Bro Radcliff was employed at the Royal North Shore Hospital of Sydney as a Scientific Officer from 1954 to 1988. He held various position including the Director of Hospital Biochemistry Department (1971 to 1988); Director of Northern Metropolitan Regional Biochemistry Service (1971 to 1988); Chairman Hospital Laboratory Medicine Advisory Committee (1982 to 1988). He was also the Health Commission of NSW Principal Advisor Laboratory Services from 1976 to 1979.

In 1961, RW Bro Radcliff was awarded a British Council Scholarship.

He is a fellow of the following professional bodies:Royal Institute of Chemistry, UK – 1960

Royal Australian Chemical Institute – 1960Australian Association of Clinical Biochemists -1967Australian Institute of Management.

RW Bro Radcliff is the author of 27 Scientific publications


BIRTHDAY HONOURS FOR MASONS

Queen’sbirthdayhonoursFour Freemasons and the wife of a mason have beenhonoured in the announcement in June of the Queen’sBirthday Honours list.

W Bro Don Eybof Lodge Kingsford SmithNo 1028 receivedthe Medal in theGeneral Divisionof the Order ofAustralia (OAM)for his service toequestrian sports.

Bro IanCavanagh fromCherrybrook, amember of TheRaleigh Lodge No 241, was alsoawarded theOAM for serviceto youth, particu-larly through theAustralian ArmyCadets.

Bro Mervyn Brillof Temora, amember of LodgeTemora No 168,was also a recip-ient of an OAMfor his service tothe community of Temora.

At the June Communication,College Governor RW BroAndrew Brown reported the

College web page is operational andall forms and course details requiredfor the College’s educational activitieswill be posted on that page. Currentforms and course details are alreadyposted.

As the College does not adhere tosemesters or terms, interested brethrencan apply to be registered as studentsat any time.

The College’s regulations are nowin draft form and it is hoped they willsoon be placed on the website.

The College has now commencedundertaking its other roles and all lec-tures and presentations held in theGrand Lodge library will be reviewedand appropriate lectures and presenta-tions accre dited for use. All accredita-tion as a Regional Education Officer,District Education Officer and Accred-ited Masonic Speaker will cease on 31December 2014.

Any brother wishing to occupy sucha role will have to apply and be accred-ited. Appropriate forms are on the Col-lege web page and the closing date forapplications is 31 December 2013.

The College web page can be foundat www.masons.org.au/college.html

College ofMasonicStudies

James Glissan

Mervyn Brill

Don Eyb

Ian Cavanagh Suzanne Medway

Bro JamesGlissan fromOyster Bay, amember of SirJames HardyLodge No 1046,was awarded anEmergency Services Medal.

Mrs SuzanneMedway ofBrighton-le-Sands, wife of RW Bro PatrickMedway, AM,PAGM, receivedan AM in theGeneral Divisionfor significantservice to wildlifeconservation.

The Grand Master, MW BroDerek Robson extends hiscongratulations to allrecipients on the honourthey have received andknows that each willaccept the Award withjustifiable pride.


By RW BRO GRAHAME CUMMING MASONIC SITES OF SYDNEY

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The old bond stores and ware -houses in the Argyle Centre taketheir name from the Scottish

home county of Governor Macquarie.The centre was built in stages beginningwith the East Store at the corner ofPlayfair Street in 1828 by the port navalofficer, Bro Captain John Piper, who wasa member of the Lodge of Social andMilitary Virtues No 227, Irish Consti -tution, attached to the 46th Regiment.

The West Store was built during1840–76. The North Shore has the inscrip-tion ‘Ives 1881’ on the keystone over theentrance. It refers to Bro Isaac Ellis Ives,Mayor of Sydney in 1896–97 and a mem -ber of the Unity Lodge of Sydney No 32and a founder of Lodge Samaritan No 50.

He purchased Argyle Stores in 1876and sold them to the McMahon family in1880. A descendant was Bro Sir WilliamMcMahon, Prime Minister of Australia1971–72 and a member of Lodge Univer-sity of Sydney No 544.

Playfair Street was named after BroThomas Playfair, a member of the RobertBurns Lodge of Australia No 1119, EnglishConstitution. Opposite is HarringtonStreet, named after Earl Harrington,Provincial Grand Master of Derbyshireduring 1810–14.

Just down the hill is Greenway Laneand the site of the home of the convictarchitect, Bro Francis Greenway.

Between Argyle Street and Argyle Placethere is a small triangular park at whatwas once the Miller’s Point tram terminus.It is the city’s only village green.

At the eastern end is an ornate sand-stone drinking fountain inscribed ‘WalterRenny, Mayor 1869’. There is a similarinscription on a pair of sandstonegateposts at the Bridge Street entrance toMacquarie Place Park. Bro Walter Renny

The Argyle Centre and ParkContinuing the series on Sydney’s masonic historyfrom the book by RW Bro Grahame Cumming. Copies are available from Grand Lodge.

was foundation treasurer of the UnityLodge of Sydney No 1169, English Con-stitution at its inauguration on 27December 1866.

Opposite the fountain is the HolyTrinity Church, known as the GarrisonChurch since the 1840s when the 50thQueen’s Own Regiment attended morningservice. From 1763 to 1830, the regimenthad held warrant No 112 from the GrandLodge of Ireland.

Bro Robert Campbell, the first Provin-cial Grand Master of the Scottish Consti-tution for NSW, was a member of thechurch building committee. Next to thechurch is a sandstone hall which was theschool attended by Bro Sir EdmundBarton, Australia’s first Prime Minister.

In the surrounding streets, Bro WilliamBede Dalley and Bro Sir George Reid, Aus-tralia’s fourth Prime Minister, spent theirchildhood.

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KAKADU NATIONAL PARK

That is the most frequent sign inthe Northern Territory areaknown as Kakadu which hosts

tourists all year round seeking to see andlearn more about this ancient land.

And the warning is not unfounded.Crocodiles are the world’s largest livingreptiles and have existed for nearly 200million years. Two of the 26 species existin Australia, the freshwater and the estu-arine, and both can become aggressive ifdisturbed.

The estuarine or saltwater crocodileshave attacked and killed people in Kakaduand surprise tourists with their ability totravel just as fast on land as they do in thewater. The freshwater type is only foundin Australia, living in freshwater rivers andcreeks and are usually shy animals.

Between the 1940s and 1960s, crocodileswere hunted to near extinction for theirskins but by 1971, both species were fullyprotected and their numbers have in -creased. But the danger still remains andtourists are told that if you do not see awarning sign, do not assume a pool or creekis crocodile-free and stay out of the water.

The name Kakadu comes from an Abo-riginal floodplain language called Gagudjuwhich was one of the languages spokenin the north of the park at the beginningof the 20th century. Kakadu is a culturallandscape and a Commonwealth reservecovering almost 20,000 square kilometres.It is jointly managed by its Aboriginal tra-ditional owners and the Commonwealthorganisation Environment Australia.

It is one of the few World Heritage areas

that have been listed for both cultural andnatural heritage. The Park is home to 68mammals, more than 120 reptiles, 26frogs, over 300 tidal and freshwater fishspecies, more than 2,000 plants, 290 vari-eties of birds and over 10,000 species ofinsects. Some of these species are threat-ened or endangered, many are not foundanywhere else in the world and there arestill others yet to be discovered.

The park protects one of the finest andmost extensive collections of rock art inthe world and is a tangible reminder ofthe Aboriginal people’s long and contin-uing association in the area.

Access to the Park is generally fromDarwin, either by coach or by car withcoach tours lasting from one to 10 daysand there is plenty to see. There are seven

A land with a BIG storyWatch out for crocodiles!

By RW BRO TED SIMMONS

Covering nearly 20,000 km2,Kakadu is one of the few

places World Heritage listedfor both its cultural and

natural values.

KAKADU NATIONAL PARK


main regions to visit and most of themare included on the tours. Rangers givecultural talks, there are plenty of guidemaps available for those wanting to walkand visitor safety is stressed with theadvice to wear comfortable loose clothing,hats and use sunscreen. The sun can bevery destructive.

East Alligator region hosts Ubirr, animpressive part of the magnificentArnhem Land escarpment. Travellingfrom Darwin on a good road, the coachstops to allow passengers to becomeacquainted with Ubirr. On alighting, a onekilometre track goes past several fasci-nating rock art sites followed by a 250mclimb to the top of a rocky lookout whichoffers superb views of the Nadab flood-plain. The East Alligator river forms theboundary between Kakadu and ArnhemLand and a tour boat travels slowly alongthe river while a guide explains aspects oflocal Aboriginal culture.

On to Jabiru, the main township inKakadu and a gateway to all parts of thepark. The first stop is the Bowali VisitorCentre which is stacked with a wealth ofinformation about Kakadu, includingvidoes, a library and a display. Manytourists use the camping facilities at eachstop although hotels and motels are avail-able. Commercial flights provide a bird’seye view of Kakadu and there are severalwalks through woodlands and floodplains.

The Nourlangie area takes a visitor pastan ancient Aboriginal shelter and severaloutstanding art sites. A moderately steepclimb to Gunwarddehwardde Lookoutgives impressive views of the escarpmentand Nourlangie Rock and the billabong.

For swimmers, a visit to the Mary Riverarea which has a clear plunge pool andwaterfall while the beautiful Jim Jim Fallsentrance the tourist with a deep plungepool surrounded by 150m high cliffs. Thewater is delightful, especially after the

short walk through monsoon forest andover boulders.

But to get a good look at wildlife, theYellow Water Region is a must. A board-walk provides good views and when thewaters recede, a 1km walk takes you acrossthe floodplains to a viewing platform onHome Billabong. The varied bird life ison constant view and for those there atthe right time, crocodiles are easy to spot,especially close to feeding time.

Tourists will notice the woodlands inKakadu, especially the ghost gums. Thesewoodlands make up nearly 80 percent ofthe park and consist mostly of eucalyptsand tall grasses which support a greatervariety of plants and animals than anyother habitat in the park. Monsoon forestshave fruit-eating birds and flying foxes,there are 500 square kilometres of coastaland estuarine areas lined with mangroveforests forming an important nursery forfish, and the Arnhem Land plateau rangesin height from 30 to 300 metres.

In certain areas, visitors will observethat fire has affected some sections of thebush. The Aboriginal people have burnedcountry for tens of thousands of years andfire was used to signal others, for cooking,to make hunting easier, to attract animals,to protect foods and to ‘clean the country’before the hot, dry weather comes. Signsin nature tell them of the time to burn, atime when minimal harm would be doneto country but huge benefits would begained.

Non-Aboriginal people are now startingto realise the value of this age-old Aborig-inal knowledge. In some areas whereburning did not take place, noticeableharm was done as fire destroyed anythingin its path. Now that traditional burningis back, the landscape is once again abun-dant with native flora and fauna.

As an Aboriginal spokesman said: ‘Thisearth I never damage. I look after. Fire is

nothing, just clean up. When you burn,new grass coming up. That means goodanimal soon, might be goanna, possum,wallaby. Burn him off, new life all over.’

Tourists can’t help but feel impressedby the land, the rock art, the billabongsand the wildlife of this ancient world. Thetraditional owners welcome visitors toKakadu and are happy and proud to sharethis special place. They ask the tourist totake the time to look, listen and feel thecountry, to experience the true essence ofthe land and to return safely to share thememories and stories learned from theirvisit to Kakadu National Park.

– YOUR GRAND CHARITYMASONICARE


On 7 July 2013, Brother AlexSlater arranged and participatedin a Benevolence Fund fund -

raiser motorcycle ride between Brisbaneand Sydney, in conjunction with theGrand Installation of the United GrandLodge of Queensland, held in Brisbaneon the night before.

The intention of this event was to pro-mote the Benevolence Fund and providea means to contribute to it. July is Benev-olence Month and it is something thateach one of us, as masons, should be aware of.

The Benevolence Fund provides aworking example of how masons activatetheir charitable emotions and exemplifiesthe idea that charity does start at home.

On Monday 8 July 2013, brother Alexmet up with brothers (father and son)Gary and Andrew Duff. Both Gary andAndrew are members of Lodge Toukleyon the Central Coast and Gary is currentlythe president of the Masonic MotorcycleAssociation Australia (MMAA) (CentralCoast Chapter) and holds the position ofNational Road Captain. Andrew is also amember of the MMAA.

There is every intention between thethree brethren that participated in the

Benevolence Fund fundraiser to continueto hold such events for the contributionto the Benevolence Fund and the peopleit supports.

Alex has been touched by the manyresponses to the initiative and stories toldabout the support the brethren in thisjurisdiction have received from the Benev-olence Fund, all the way from contribu-tions to medical expenses for masons orfamily members, to accommodation offamily as a result of medical treatment andalso contributions to funerals and otherunexpected expenses.

Please contact Walleska Coimbra atMasonicare if you require any informa-tion on how to send your donation toMasonicare, via email [email protected] or phone on 02 9284 2838.

Bro Alex Slater, Bro Gary Duff and BroAndrew Duff

BenevolenceMonthThe Masonicare BenevolenceFund contributes to theassistance of many brethrenin need each year and isindeed one of the privilegeswe have as Freemasons. To know that you are helpinga brother means a lot andprovides a strengthenedbond between you and thefraternity.

MasonicareCharityJewels

Last month the Lodge LaurietonHaven United presented a Mason -i care Charity Jewel to W Bro Jim

Allen for his exemplary commitment tocharity.

RW Bro Kevin Mitchell presenting theMasonicare Charity Jewel to W Bro JimAllen

Brethren please remember the Masoni-care Charity Jewels are an ideal way toshow your lodge’s appreciation to abrother, or brethren, who have been exem-plary in their charitable efforts within thelodge and the community. Surprise anunsuspecting brother and thank him forhis contribution to Charity and Free -masonry in a most appropriate masonicmanner. All profits go to The Benevo-lence Fund.

Life Merit Award $500.00

Gold Appreciation Award $375.00

Silver Appreciation Award $250.00

Bronze Appreciation Award $125.00

YOUR GRAND CHARITY – MASONICARE


DisasterRelief CarRaffle

We would really appreciate yourassistance in selling thetickets to the public and at the

same time raising awareness aboutFreemasonry in general. Why not grab afew of the brethren from your lodge andmake a day of it?

Please make contact with Walleska ifyou can spare some time to ‘man’ astand?

The Disaster Relief Car Raffle is still in full swing andthere remain some venuesleft where raffle tickets willbe sold.

During the past month The GrandCourt of NSW – Order of theAmaranth raised $5,000 to

donate to the Garvan Research Found -ation which Masonicare matchedthrough their Interaction Grant program,

dollar for dollar. The cheque waspresented by RW Bro Brian Willis, PJGW,Masonicare Regional Representative –Region 11 to Kylie Sherwood-Kelly fromthe Garvan Research Foundation, whowas overwhelmed by this kind donation.

Profile of our new chairmanRW Bro Andrew Raymond Gordon Fraser PDGMGeneral> Initiated 1984 into Lodge Coffs Harbour No 962> Master of Lodge 1988> District Education Officer 1989> Current Member of Lodge Fitzroy No 248 and

Castlereagh No 72> Chairman of Museum of Freemasonry 2008–2013

2013 and Prior Community Service> Member of Apex for 19 years from 1973> Member of Coffs Harbour Apex Board for 10 years,

serving as President, Youth Director and Community Service Director

> Past President of Tyalla Primary School P and C Association> Past Trustee of Coffs Harbour Showground> Past Chairman of Coffs Harbour Australia Day Awards Committee from 1986–1990

Parliament Services> Member for Coffs Harbour since 1990> Past Deputy Leader of NSW Parliamentary National Party> Held numerous shadow portfolios since 1998, including Road Safety, Forestry,

Primary Industry, Local Government and Housing just to name a few.> Member of the Executive of the NSW Nationals > Assistant Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

Personal> Married to Kerrie since 1974 with 3 children, Alexandra, Elizabeth and Angus.

The dates still available to sell the carraffle tickets in the Sydney Region are as below. Please let us know if you areavailable on any of these days to help us.

Saturday 7 Sept St George Masonic Club

Sunday 8 Sept St George Masonic Club

Thursday 12 Sept St Ives Shopping Village

Friday 13 Sept St Ives Shopping Village

Saturday 14 Sept St Ives Shopping Village

Interaction Grant cheque presentation

Kylie Sherwood-Kelly, Public Engagement Co-Ordinator for the Garvan Research Foundation; RWBro Brian Willis MRR Region 11; Rosemary Atkinson, Grand Royal Matron of the Grand Court ofNSW of the Order of the Amaranth; and S. K. Alan Gover, Grand Royal Patron of the Grand Court ofNSW of the Order of the Amaranth


MASONIC MUSIC

Music for the lodgeMany lodges are facing a problem in getting an organist and providing appropriate music during their ceremonies.

VW Bro Barry Hocking, the secre taryof Lodge Sir Joseph Banks was bothsurprised and delighted at a solutionwhich has made his meetings moreenjoyable.

He said maybe members would likesome feedback on a recent email cir-culated regarding organ music in thelodge room.

His lodge failed to secure the serv-ices of an organist at their last electionsand the ceremonies have been lackingthe dignity that the appropriate musicprovides. Following an email regardingrecorded music from the Grand

Director of Music, RW Bro Ian Cox,he made contact resulting in hisattending a Management meeting atFairfield and demonstrating his equip-ment. The Management Committeewas so impressed that VW BroHocking was authorised to purchasethe necessary ipad and speaker.

‘We have been using this equip -ment since our January meeting withgreat success. At Ian’s suggestion, thespeaker was located under the secre-tary’s desk, out of sight and the ipadplaced flat on the desk,’ he said.

‘Visiting brethren were not warned

and the surprise and amazement ontheir faces, trying to see where themusic was coming from and who wasoperating it, was very entertaining. Theorgan music added the necessary dignityto our proceed ings and it is extremelyeasy to operate.

‘As a result of my contact with Ian, anumber of other lodges within and out-side the district have also obtainedcopies of the music and are using it intheir respective lodges.

‘I have thanked and congratulatedRW Bro Cox for his efforts in preparingthe organ music for an ipad and hisdedication in visiting us atFairfield, three visits to my home andaccompanying me to Chatswoodand Turramurra to make the necessarypurchases. His commitment to hisresponsibilities is commendable.’

25 years and counting!The sound of music rang out on the evening of Tuesday 4 June on the ground floor of the Sydney Masonic Centre when the Masonic Ensemble celebrated 25 years of this special choir.

RW Bro Ian Cox, the GrandDirector of Music arranged thespecial event at which present

and past members with their partnersmet to sing, eat and join together toremember past presentations whichbrought back many happy memories.

The Ensemble has presented choralmusic at many Grand Installations, lodgemeetings and special masonic eventsduring this period and still continues withthis important contribution to Free -masonry. Although small in number, theEnsemble is strong in presentation and willwelcome new members. If you are inter-ested, contact the Grand Director of Music.

The Grand Master, MW Bro DerekRobson, attended the function and con-gratulated the group.

‘With many names from the legendarypast, and other names now but a memory,this was a wonderful night of Freemasonry

and fellowship. I ask RW Bro Cox that heaccept thanks for all that he, his predeces-sors, and the many masons who havepassed through this very talented Ensemble,

have contributed to this Grand Lodge, andfor all the absolute enjoyment you have each given over so many years. We honouryou all.’


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Time to rebuildLodge Kiama is more than 100 years old and its masonic building has been showing the wearing of time. This promoted discussion among the members on how to renovate the building to bring it to modern day standards.

Treasurer VW Bro John Cosgrovewas present at the start and thefinish and gives this description

of what occurred.‘It started with a thought, then came

the business of obtaining quotes to paintthis wonderful Masonic Temple (it is her-itage listed so we retain the name Temple).

‘The heritage listing won’t allow us tochange the wording on the front gable andit is mentioned on an earlier RBO buildingthat the word temple would be retained.Quotes were received from between$20,000 to $60,000! Totally out of thequestion, but this wonderful building hadto be refurbished and respected for thegood of Freemasonry.

‘We had talked about painting, refur-bishing, making it a better place to be infor a long time, then the WorshipfulMaster, W Bro William Gillespie said ‘let’sdo it’. The WM and his band (the ‘we cando it’ masons) set out a simple plan: worklong hours for no pay, enjoy the companyand keep going until it’s finished.

‘These wonderful masons did it. Sevenand a half metre timber ceilings with gapsyou could see through, in came the scaf-folding, no wonky ladders in sight, out camethe “gap filler”, about 40 tubes. The workingbee for the monumental task was startedmid February 2012 and essentially finishedfor the July installation. The WM led byexample, the workers changed from timeto time but in the main Bro Peter Coneliusand Bro Peter Stemp spent most of theirdaylight hours sanding, filling, scraping andfinally the undercoat. And bear in mind allthe scaffolding, paint tins and equipmenthad to be removed before each monthlylodge meeting for four months.

‘I think some additional names shouldbe mentioned at this point – those otherhelpers including W Bro Rusty Shore (sec-retary in waiting) and Chaplain W BroRon Edwards, because of his patient andsteady hand who got stuck with a lot of

the fine detail scraping and burning awaythe very hard to get off oil-based paint.

‘The District Grand Inspector of Work-ings exchanged his apron, collar andgauntlets for the heat gun, paint scraperand broom and brought his (work force)grandsons Lachlan aged 9 and Tom aged6, who along with all the other workersenjoyed the Sausage Sizzle put on by ourDC, RW Bro Ted Herring.

‘After a couple of months break it wassuggested to continue with the ante room.“Why not” was the answer, “after all it’sonly a quarter the size of the lodge room”.So again work started in November 2012and was completed by February 2013.

‘After having removed the wall of theante room) the entry now makes a won-derful showcase for all who come in, withits beautiful black and white chequeredfloor, the centre piece being the symbolof everything good in a Freemason’s heart.’

These wonderful masons did not con-sult an interior decorator; there was noneed. Once the final coat of paint was onand the electrical work completed, theyhad every reason to stand back and thinkto that amazing time in history when KingSolomon and all the Princes went up toview the Temple and they in one simulta-neous action threw up their arms andexclaimed “Oh wonderful masons”.


A START IN LIFE

Investing in the futureof young AustraliansAt the recent No 42 District Meeting held in June, under the Charter of Lodge Morriset No 441, which celebrated its 90th Anniversary at the same meeting, a cheque on behalf ofthe District for over $8,000 was presented to representatives of A Start In Life, formerly TheMasonic Youth Welfare Fund, which is also celebrating its 90th Anniversary this year.

The amount represented theefforts from many hours ofsausage sizzles and other

efforts by mem bers of the Districtover the previous 12 months infundraising and their desire toassist the work of the Charity.

RW Bro Olly Bergstrom, Presi-dent Emeritus, responded to thepresentation with some backgroundon the work of A Start in Life.

‘Learning is a treasure that willfollow its owner everywhere,’ he said.

‘In 1923 MW Bro WilliamThompson realised that there was aneed to assist youth who were eithertoo old or had graduated from theMasonic School and he establishedthe Masonic School Fund. But hecould not have envisaged that theFund would in its 90 years assistsome 9,000 students with a total costof over 14 million dollars.

‘When one considers these figures andreads the letters of gratitude from thosewho received assistance, it has been aninvestment in Australia’s future. One couldsay an investment far better than the banks.

‘There have been a number of notablemasons who have held the position ofPresident over those ninety years, namelyMW Bro Frank Hodgson who served theposition for thirty one years and RW BroHarold Ctercteko, who as a student of theschool was a very talented athlete.

‘The Fund throughout its ninety years,with the accent on the education of youthreceiving its assistance, has been devotedto that special cause of masonic benevo-lence concentrating on youth because ofits vigour, enthusiasm and optimism.

‘Over the years the Fund has applied

the well-loved principles of BrotherlyLove, Relief and Truth. We rely on the vol-untary contributions of many masonswhich over the years have been magnifi-cent and continue today.

‘When one looks back over the pastyears, it is realised we have invested in thefuture of our country with many of thoseassisted taking up positions in businessand trade as well as law, agriculture, med-icine, nursing, police, engineering, mili-tary, commerce and teaching professions,many achieving positions of distinction.

‘One of the most pleasing dutiesof being part of this wonderfulorganisation is meeting the studentsand their parents and hearing thedelighted responses to the assis-tance they receive, their academicresults, plus the marked differencein their home and school life. Com-ments heard are: “Now I can go onschool excursions”, “Thank you,Mum can now buy some groceries”and very often the always unso-licited “Thank you for the oppor-tunity to better myself ”.

‘It is worthy to note that theresults achieved by the students arewell in excess of the average withthe Tertiary Student pass rate of94.4%, and 64.5% obtaining 1stClass Honours and Distinctions.

‘What type of investment we canproduce in the next ten years is

largely dependent on our resources andyour contribution will assist in thoseendeavours,’ RW Bro Bergstrom said.

‘The Charity has adapted and changedover the 90 years, but at the core its mis-sion is still ‘to assist youth in Australiawho are in necessitous circumstances andto overcome the barriers to their educationenabling them to reach their potential.

‘We aim to continue to do this byensuring the provision of adequate early,primary, secondary, tertiary or other edu-cation for those youth referred to “A StartIn Life”. We will continue to give themsupport by providing financial aid for edu-cation essentials, necessary clothes, textbooks, tools of trade, professional equip-ment and assistance with costs for med-ical, hospital or dental treatment whererequired.’

L–R: RW Bro Allan Elliott, President, VW Bro Clive LipscombePDGIW 42 District and RW Bro Olly Bergstrom President

Emeritus of A Start In Life at the presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation.

“Learning is a treasurethat will follow its

owner everywhere”


By V EM KT TOM HALL, GREAT PRELATE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR INSTALLATION

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In fact, it was a big weekend thatstarted on Thursday night, with ameeting of Rawson Preceptory

(City) where a new Knight was createdusing an updated, modern ritual in thepresence of visitors from interstate,Britain and New Zealand!

A ‘meet and greet’ was held on Fridayevening so that all our Knights from acrossNSW and the ACT could mingle infor-mally with guests – but the centrepiece ofthe weekend was a splendid Great Prioryceremony held in the Grand Lodge roomthe following afternoon.

Solemn pageantry and military preci-sion marked the installation of our newGrand Master, M Em Kt Walter Charl-wood by his immediate predecessor, MEm Kt George Palmer. His proclamationwas followed by the appointment of Rt EmKt Richard Pickering as Great Seneschal(effectively the Grand Master’s deputy).

The banquet that evening was a mostconvivial affair with the dining room filledto capacity, and members of the Ordermixing with friends and visitors well intothe night.

Sunday morning saw Sydney bathed inunseasonably warm sunshine – a perfectday for our annual church parade at theGarrison Church, Miller’s Point. As usual,many local residents and tourists pausedto admire the striking scene of Knights infull habit as they formed a guard ofhonour outside the gothic west doors atthe end of the service.

The weekend’s festivities were broughtto a relaxed conclusion over a delightfullunch at the Hero of Waterloo Hotel – con-veniently across the street from church!

On a practical note, we were pleasedto donate our recent alms collections tothe Macular Disease Foundation. Gener-ously augmented by Masonicare, thisworthy cause received $11,000.

The Knights Templar have a well-earned reputation as a Masonic Order ofunmatched camaraderie. Membership is

open to all Master Masons of two years’standing, and there are Preceptoriesthroughout Sydney and in many regionalcentres. The Great Vice Chancellor (PeterSinden) is always happy to hear from amason wanting to embark on Knight-hood: [email protected]

Celebration, colour and choreographyat the Templar FestivalYes, those three words – celebration, colour and choreography – well describe this year’s Knights Templar Grand Installation held at the SMC on Saturday 27 July.

The Grand Master with his senior officersin the Order of Malta

Blue Mountains lodges combine

by the Regional Grand Counsellor, Region3, RW Bro Bill McBey.

It was a night where memories of thetwo consolidating lodges were deliveredas well as positive comments on the soundfuture of the newly invigorated lodge.

The new lodge will hold its inauguralinstallation on the fourth Saturday inOctober.

Knights and official visitors assembledin the Great Priory

There was a new togetherness on theBlue Mountains when Lodge

Springwood No 409 and Lodge BlueMountains No 279 combined to create anew entity named Blue Mountains UnityNo 279.

The first meeting of the new lodge washeld in July when the new Charter waspresented to the WM, VW Bro Perc Wylie


By YVONNE McINTYRE PhDSOMETHING FOR THE LADIES

The first use of the name BlueMountains is thought to be a 1789entry in an account by Captain

John Hunter of Governor Phillip’sexploration of the Hawkes bury River.The range had initially been called theCarmarthen Hills by Governor Phillip.

Whilst the range was consideredimpassable and a safety barrier againstescaping prisoners, the need to providefor the growing needs of the newly formedsettlement necessitated an urgent need forincreased pasture and farm land.

Wiki-encyclopedia reports that ‘… thenative Aborigines knew two routes acrossthe mountains: Bilpin Ridge, which is nowthe location of Bells Line of Road betweenRichmond and Bell, and the Cox River, atributary of the Nepean River. It could befollowed up stream to the open plains ofthe Kanimbla Valley, the type of countrythat farmers prize.’

Attempts to cross the mountains to thewest of Sydney had been made from 1790by convicts seeking a way of escape andadventurers keen to explore the region.Most tried to follow the rivers upstreamonly to be stopped by rapids or sheer cliffs.Others became lost in deep gorges or wereturned back by the thick scrub.

The need for expansion soon becameevident to Lachlan Macquarie fol-

lowing his appointment as Governor ofNSW in 1810, and in 1813 he agreed to apetition by Gregory Blaxland to form anexploration party to find a way over themountain range and report on the landbeyond.

On 11 May 1813, Gregory Blaxland(35) landowner, William Lawson (39) sur-veyor and William Charles Wentworth(21), son of surgeon D’Arcy Wentworth,set out with four servants, five dogs andfour horses laden with provisions fromBlaxland’s farm at South Creek. It was to

be a remarkable struggle over rugged

terrain and dense scrub and with the fearof possible attack by Aborigines.

Eighteen days later, on 29 May 1813,the small party reached the foot of thewestern side of the range.

Having achieved their objective andafter two days of further exploration, theparty commenced their return on 1 Juneand arrived at Blaxland’s Farm on 6 June,clearing the way for the development ofthe Colony and the lands to the west ofthe Great Divide.

Celebrations of the crossing by Blax-land, Lawson and Wentworth are beingorganised over the next three years by theBlue Mountain Crossing BicentenaryCommittee and cover some of Australia’smost significant milestones including:• 1813 – The first recognised European

crossing of the Blue Mountains andthe subsequent survey of the terrainby George Evans.

• 1814 – The building of the road fromEmu Plains to Bathurst by WilliamCox and convict labourers.

• 1815 – Governor Macquarie’s expedi-tion along the 165-kilometre road andhis founding of the colony’s firstmajor inland settlement of Bathurst.

Hail mighty ridge! that from thy azure browSurvey’st these fertile plains, that stretch below,And look’st with careless, unobservant eye,As round thy waist the forked lightnings ply,And the loud thunders spring with hoarse reboundFrom peak to peak, and fill the welkin roundWith deaf ’ning voice, till with their boist’rous playFatigued in mutt’ring peals they stalk away …Vast Austral Giant of these rugged steeps,Within whose secret cells rich glitt’ring heapsThick pil’d are doom’d to sleep, till someone spyThe hidden key that opes thy treasury;How mute, how desolate thy stunted woods,How dread the chasms, where many an eagle broods,How dark thy caves, how lone thy torrents’ roar,As down thy cliff precipitous they pour, Broke on our hearts, when first with vent’rous tread We dared to rouse thee from thy mountain bed!

The Blue MountainsThe excerpts below from the poem ‘Australasia’ written in 1823 by William Charles Wentworthdescribe the terrain faced by explorers Gregory Blaxland, William Lawson and William CharlesWentworth in their crossing of the Blue Mountains in May 1813.


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In commenting on the significance ofthe crossing, Dr Anne-Maree WhitakerFRAHS FRHistS, President, Royal Aus-tralian Historical Society, Chair, WesternCrossings Committee said:

‘It is acknowledged that the areas asso-ciated with the Bicentenary of the firstrecognised European Crossing of the BlueMountains, are primarily the traditionalcountry of the Darug, Gundungurra andWiradjuri Aboriginal language groups. Allstakeholders involved in Bicentenary eventsand activities, including Aboriginal partic-ipants, offer their respect to ancestors anddescendants of these language groups, bothpast and present.’

An article in the Blue MountainsGazette on 27 February and written byDamien Madigan best describes the offi-cial launch of the Bicentenary by NSWGovernor Marie Bashir, AC, CVO, Patronof the Bicentennial Celebrations. Thearticle reads in part:

‘Delivering her address in a marqueeonly metres from a mist and rain-obscured Three Sisters, Professor Bashirhad no doubt about the significance of thethree year celebrations of which she is theofficial patron.

‘I cannot help but think that of all thewonderful events and celebrations I’veattended this will stand in my memory asone of the most memorable, one of themost real and one that has broughteveryone together. I wish the whole ofAustralia could see what is happening heretoday,’ said Professor Bashir.

‘The crossings celebrations had thepotential to be a unifying event. May thenext three years, the next three hundred,the next three thousand be as they aretoday: all of us together going forward asone people.’

Earlier, Darug elder Aunty CarolCooper said in her Welcome to Countryit was important the crossings celebrationsshowed respect for Aboriginal culture.

‘It’s a great thing [the bicen-tenary] … Without them [theexplorers] crossing, we wouldnot have today so please don’tlet me take anything awayfrom it. All I’m asking is for alittle bit of respect,’ she said.

Blue Mountains MP RozaSage said the 1813 crossing wasa crucial turning point for theyoung nation.

‘As we all know the crossing of the BlueMountains by explorers Blaxland, Lawsonand Wentworth in 1813 was the pivotalevent for the new colony of New SouthWales at that time – and for Australia aswe know it today,’ she said.

‘It was the foresight, vision and leader-ship of that other great governor, LachlanMacquarie, that opened up the west withthe building of the first road, Cox’s Road,soon after the crossing by the threeexplorers. This enabled the strugglingcolony to survive and thrive.’

Blue Mountains Mayor Daniel Mylesacknowledged that European settlementbrought difficulties for the indigenouspopulation but stressed the positive poten-tial of the crossings bicentenary.

‘The history of our nation is incrediblyimportant. It needs to be understood,acknowledged, respected – all parts of it –and together we can use that to create thefuture. We can’t change the past, but wecan understand it and work together tomake a much better future,’ he said.

‘I think it’s terrific that occasionally inour lives we get an opportunity to share inor contribute to something that makes apositive difference in our lives and the livesof others,’ said Blue Mountains Lithgow andOberon Tourism chairman Randall Walker.

The celebrations included a fly-over ofmore than 70 aircraft described by SandraChipchase, chief executive officer of Des-tination NSW as ‘… Australia’s largest evercivilian flyover and the first ever of theBlue Mountains’.

The Australian Post Office has pro-duced a number of stamps to mark the crossing by Blaxland, Lawson andWentworth.

The last two stanzas from the PoemHow Far Have We Come by the Australianbush poet Greg North provide a soberingthought to the effectiveness of our stew-ardship of this great country.

The poem below was specially commis-sioned for the Bicentenary Celebrations.

1963 Australian stamp to mark the 150thAnniversary of the Crossing

Australian stamp issued 3 July 2012 – InlandExplorers Lawson, Wentworth, Blaxland

Australian stamp issued 3 July 2012 showing the explorers and their support team gazing into the distance from the top of an escarpment

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSRoyal Australian Historical Society Blue Mountains GazetteGovernor launches Blue Mountains CrossingsBicentenary – Damien Madigan Blue Mountains Lithgow & Oberon TourismDestination NSW

Blue Mountains City Council.Bicentenary Crossings Committee(BCC)Royal Australian Historical SocietyLocal historical societies Councils including Penrith, BlueMountains, Lithgow, Oberon andBathurst, Local Tourismorganisations, Chambers ofCommerce, National Trust,descendants and many communityorganisations.Wikipedia – The Free University

The Three Explorers’ crossing caused a freedom of the mindfor Sydney Europeans who no longer felt confined.And now I wonder have we made ourselves another trap – locked-in to sap resources and ignore the looming slap.

So let’s reflect on what’s been lost – both beautiful and strangebut like the Three Explorers, have a vision things can change.Our vision, like an ancient culture, never should succumb.Let’s ask ourselves the question: really, how far have we come?


HAVE YOUR SAY

Have your sayBro Harry CollinsRe the article on my late uncle Bro HarryCollins (March 2013 Freemason), I havebeen involved with this project for manyyears, particularly since 1996 when hisname was inducted into the NewcastleSporting Hall of Fame.

The printed report of his achievementswas not correct, stating he won theAustralian Welterweight championship in1924 and the Australian Middleweight titlein 1925. In fact he won the AustralianWelterweight title FOUR times, twice in1924 then 1925 and 1926, also winning theMiddleweight title in 1925 while still awelterweight.

When the new Newcastle Museum wasopened in 2012 his Welterweight champion -ship belt was displayed with the same wronginformation; this has now been removed.

It is over 70 years since I have handled thebelt, but my brother Bruce and I often had it around our waist as children. Myrecollection was that it was big and heavyand I still have more research to completeabout the belt.RW Bro Richard F Bell, PJGW Lodge Enterprise No 400

Maitland CemeteryRW Bro Kevin Short’s last paragraph in hisfascinating article on Maitland’s JewishHistory in the June Freemason, hadparticular resonance with me.

The last interment in 2010 was indeedcontroversial, involving as it did mystepmother who had just reached 100 years.Not long beforehand, several public interestsprivately approached me to see if I couldinduce her to be buried elsewhere, as thecemetery had not been ‘geared’ for funeralssince the 1930s.

The end result, mainly arranged by myson Phillip, was my stepmother was buriedin the Maitland Cemetery, which indeedprovoked wide interest.Bro Warwick Abadee PGT

Join the tourFollowing the success of the ‘In the Footstepsof Freemasonry Tours’ in 2010 and 2012, anew tour covering two continents is beingorganised for May 2014 which will be anall-inclusive tour covering meals andaccommodation at deluxe hotels. Nosurprises and no hidden costs.

This tour will lead us to discover thesymbolical sources of our masonic traditionsand rituals through the Holy Land. It willtravel to the borders of Lebanon and Syria,discover Golden Holy Jerusalem and willalso visit Bethlehem, the birth place of Jesusand his ancestor, King David.

The Dead Sea awaits the tour to offer an unforgettable experience of floating orsitting, yes – sitting on the water. Enjoy aunique dinner on a magical night at theCamel Ranch in the desert, hosted by theBedouins.

Continue to Romania to coincide with theInternational Grand Lodges meeting inBucharest 13–18 May 2014 with lodgemeetings scheduled for Israel and Romania.For details contact RW Bro Joe HaffnerPDGM, email: [email protected]

Bring back socialactivitiesWhilst my husband waited for me at ourlocal GP’s rooms, he picked up the Marchcopy of the Freemason to read and finishedit at home. He has been an active memberover the years and suggested I might like toread the article on John Gorton which Ienjoyed and even saw a photo of a cousin at a 100th birthday celebration at Wyong.

The article by W Bro Roger Broadbentstirred my memory to the days when myDad was very active in the Duke of KentLodge at Petersham, followed by my brotherAlan Rea who received his 60 Year medal in2010. We used to attend numerous socialevents, including debutante balls and ladiesnights which were a lot of fun and inter -action with wives and lodge brethren.

I’m so glad we brought the magazinehome and regardless of the hard work, Ihope social activities become part of lodgeprograms in the future.Mrs Betty HargreavesAlbion Park

Wollongong InstallOn Saturday 6 July,

Lodge the City ofWollongong No 1049 cele-brated the Installation of WBro Anton Zuzic as Wor-shipful Master.

The ceremony was con-ducted by RW Bro Ted Her-ring and the Grand Masterwas represented by theRegional Grand Counsellor,RW Bro Brian Potter.

L-R: RGC, RW Bro Brian Potter, Installed Master, W Bro Anton Zuzic, Installing Master, RW Bro Ted Herring and Immediate Past Master, W Bro Ray Vickers


TIP CARD

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Afew took their allegiance evenfurther, leaving masonic mar -kers in some of the most remote

areas of Earth – and beyond.• Polar explorer and pioneer aviator

Richard Byrd and his pilot BerntBalchen are said to have dropped amasonic flag on both Poles.

• When astronaut Leroy Gordon CooperJr famously orbited the earth 22 times,he carried a blue masonic flag and amasonic coin with him. He later pre-sented the flag to his lodge in Colorado.

Tip Card #16The Cringe FactorAIM: To explain this new masonic ‘buzzword’, and its implications for your lodge.

TargetEvery member who cares for Freemasonryand his lodge.

ReasoningThis Grand Lodge has recently recom-mended we attend a presentation of ‘Orderin the House’ with the intention that wewill re-establish order within our lodges,where it has been lost, or at the very least,critically examine how our lodge is func-tioning with a view to making changesand improving how and what we do sothat our lodge operates efficiently, sensiblyand in a truly masonic tradition. Harmonyis the cement that holds it all together!

The ‘Order in the House’ presentationprovides all the information we need toachieve harmony including how to resolvethe Cringe Factor.

MethodologyCringe is one of those beautiful words wehave scattered throughout the English lan-guage, which can have entirely differentmeanings in diverse situations. For examplewe can cringe and grovel or bow and scrape

in servitude or submission before certainpersons or we could cringe and flinch oravoid and retreat in reaction to situationsor places where we feel uncomfortable.

It would appear to be the latter defini-tion that is being referred to in our lodges.

ConclusionIt is necessary that we address any and allcringe factor elements within our lodge BUTit is crucial that we do it right.

Only a person, or persons, can create acringe. Is it a brother who is the cringe, oris it an outsider, a wife or some otherperson? Dealing with people is always adelicate matter generally requiring greatskill and diplomacy. Consider, very care-fully, the costs to your lodge and possiblyto your membership of any wrong deci-sions made to rectify your cringe factor,especially as your lodge is already sufferingfrom the effects of a Cringe.

Don’t escalate the problem and makeit worse.

The lodge should review carefully andobjectively all the facts and reasons whythese people make us cringe before taking

action to resolve the matter. The lodge mustensure no one is asked to leave or modifytheir behaviour just because ‘we’ don’t likethem, or because they do or do not supportchange or have differing opinions to our-selves. We should also establish if they havehad a recent traumatic episode in their lifeor are suffering from an illness.

On the other hand, those amongst uswho may be ‘the cringe’ need to take astep back and examine the behaviourwhich led to their fellow brothers havingto consider restrictions and to talk withthem. Nobody wants to lose members, forwhatever reason and every membershould be seeking harmony and happinesswithin their lodge.

Don’t be a one-man band in makingcringe factor decisions, At the least, putthem to the management committee.There may be more at risk than is evidenton the surface. Be cautious, as taught, andbe fair to any persons under question andto the lodge itself.

And have but one aim, meeting in thegrand design of being happy and confer-ring happiness.

Masonicexplorersand theirmarks

• Edwin ‘Buzz’ Aldrin supposedlybrought a masonic flag to the moon in1969. Aldrin, a member of Clear LakeLodge in Texas, is even rumoured tohave carried a special deputation fromthe Texas Grand Master, claiming themoon as a territorial jurisdiction of theGrand Lodge of Texas.

Do you know of any Australians whohave made similar acts?

If so, please forward details to theEditor for publication.

According to the MasonicService Association of NorthAmerica, many world-renowned explorers havetravelled to new and distantplaces throughout history andmany of them were masons.


FAMOUS AUSTRALIAN MASON

General Sir Dallas Brooks Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks was born in Cambridge, England on 22 August 1896, the only child of Dallas George Brooks, a chaplain in the Royal Navy, and Violet Ruth.

He was educated at DoverCollege, excelling at sport, andjoined the Royal Marines where

he was commissioned on his 18thbirthday.

He was severely wounded during theGallipoli landing in 1915, mentioned indespatches, and awarded the French Croixde Guerre. Sent back to England torecover, he served in the Grand Fleet from1916 and specialised as an artillery officer.For his direction of the howitzer on theexposed quarter deck of HMS Vindictiveat the assault of Zeebrugge in Belgium on23 April 1918, he was awarded the Dis-tinguished Service Order. Promoted toBrevet Major on 7 May 1918, he was againmentioned in despatches.

On 3 December 1924 he married hiscousin Muriel Violet Turner Laing at StPaul’s Church in Knightsbridge.

Brooks graduated from the Royal NavyStaff College in 1934, and from 1943served as Deputy Director-General (Mil-itary) of the Foreign Office’s Political War-fare Executive. In 1943 he was appointedCompanion of the Order of St Michaeland St George (CMG), Companion of theMost Honourable Order of the Bath (CB)in 1946, promoted to Lieutenant Generalthen General, and Knight Commander ofthe Order of the Bath (KCB) in 1948ensued. He retired from the Marines inMay 1949.

Brooks made his first class cricketingdebut in 1919 for the Royal Navy againstCambridge University as a right-handedbatsman and right-arm medium pacebowler. In the same season he made hisdebut for Hampshire, representing themin nine first-class matches, and making107 against Gloucestershire. He scored244 runs for Hampshire at an average of16.26.

His second first-class century (143)came in 1920 against the Army. In 16matches for the Royal Navy, Brooks scored690 runs at an average of 23.00, and took38 wickets for an average of 27.63. His

best bowling performance was 8/90. Following the retirement of Sir Win-

ston Duggan in February 1949, Sir Dallaswas appointed Governor of Victoria. HisGallipoli service and his sporting back-ground helped his acceptance by the pressand the public with the only objectionfrom the Australian Labor Party, whichwanted an Australian, but Premier T. Hol-loway preferred an Englishman whowould have no ties with State politics. Thiswould also preserve the link between thethrone and the Victorian people.

Sir Dallas arrived in Melbourne inOctober 1949 during post-war shortagesand unrest, together with 25 years of polit-ical instability. He had height, a com-manding figure and an imposing dressuniform but also a genial and approach-able manner, removed from any hint ofreserve or snobbishness. He opened thegates of Government House to the Victo-rian public, and adapted the discharge ofhis duties to meet the needs of a changingsociety.

He was an honorary member of theVictorian Operative Bricklayers’ Societyand the No 1 ticket holder of the Rich-mond Australian Rules Football Club. He

appeared regularly at the Shop Assistants’Union Christmas party and was the firstGovernor to attend a meeting of theTrades Hall Council. With the election ofSir Henry Bolte’s Liberal government in1955, Sir Dallas became an advocate for anew developing industrial economy andBolte offered him a third term as Gov-ernor in 1956.

Promoted Knight Commander of theOrder of St Michael and St George(KCMG) in 1952, Knight Commander ofthe Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) in1954 and Knight Grand Cross of theOrder of St Michael and St George(GCMG) in 1963, he served as Adminis-trator of the Commonwealth three times.He retired as Victoria’s longest servingGovernor and perhaps, the most popular,in April 1963.

Sir Dallas had expressed a desire tobecome a Freemason while in England,but stated he would prefer to join in Aus-tralia. Following a meeting with the GrandMaster of Victoria he was initiated in theClarke Lodge No 98 on 6 February 1950,passed and raised in the following twomonths, installed as Master five monthsafter his initiation and elected GrandMaster of the United Grand Lodge of Vic-toria. He held that position from 1951 to1963, the longest serving Grand Masterin that state. He was also the only servingState Governor initiated into the Craft.

In 1969 the United Grand Lodge ofVictoria built a concert hall in East Mel-bourne. The Hall was renamed in 1993from the Dallas Brooks Hall to the DallasBrooks Centre and is still a major eventsvenue in Melbourne. The Melbournesuburb of Dallas was named after SirDallas, as well as Dallas Brooks Drive inKings Domain.

On retirement, Sir Dallas Brookselected to remain in Victoria, and built ahome in Frankston where he died on 22March 1966. He was the grandfather ofjournalist and television presenter JenniferByrne.

Supreme Council WeekFive new District Commanders were appointed to take charge of different areas around Australia at the annual week-long meeting in June of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (AASR) for Australia.


OTHER ORDERS

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The meeting on Thursday eveningwitnessed the elevation to the 33ºof V Ill Bro William French to

commence his five year term in theDistrict of NSW North Coast and V IllBro Clement Long in NSW Mid-WesternPlains. New District Commanders werealso appointed for Tasmania – Bass, GoldCoast – Tweed Valley, and Brisbane –Central.

M Ill Bro Rod Powel the retiring GDC(Qld) was farewelled and welcomesextended to three new Regional Com-manders for Region 2, 4 and 6 (Qld, WAand NSW) but there was no change inSovereign Grand Commander or Lieu-tenant Grand Commander this year asboth enter the final year of their three yearterm of office.

Wednesday morning saw all visiting33º and local members, join the nineSupreme Council members to attend themeeting of the Prince Charles EdwardStuart Council to witness a 30th degreeceremony and the Installation of V Ill BroKen Mobbs as Grand Commander andthe investiture of his team of officers.

On Wednesday evening, NSW MasonicClub President RW Bro GrahamBerry welcomed visitors and theirpartners who were staying at theCastlereagh Inn by hosting aWelcome Party with drinksand food. It was a great chanceto renew old friendships andmake new ones with manythanks to Graham!

On Thursday an Exchange ofViews session allowed attending 33º mem-bers a chance to discuss Rite issues and to

interact with the Supreme Council. A newinitiative this year allowed non-attendingmembers to send in questions for inclu-sion in the discussion session.

As usual the NSW Masonic Club wasthe centre of activity with 33º membersfrom all States of Australia staying at theCastlereagh Inn and being well cared forby the Club. Interspersed with formalmeetings of the Supreme Council weremany masonic gatherings.

Whilst the men enjoyed their masonicevening the ladies dined at City Tattersall’s

Zest Restaurant and report that theyhad as good a time as the men.

Sydney shops always welcomeour interstate ladies and thewinter sales encourage seriousshopping.

On the Friday night ourend of conference dinner was

held in Cello’s Restaurant at theMasonic Club, where we were mag-

nificently entertained by E&P Bro VictorValdes, a renowned professional musician,

Victor Valdes entertaining the guests at theAnnual Gala Dinner on Friday 21 June 2013.

singer and solo harpist who has performedin concerts in 25 countries and four con-tinents around the world. Not often doyou see standing ovations at masonic din-ners, but Victor’s performance was spell-binding.

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By RW BRO RICHARD DAWESWORDS

So what! Look back at the English of300–500 years ago. And imaginewhat English will be like in 2500!

Uncommon common English like sheonce was.Achievement Not something to put in

your CV – a full display of an entirecoat of arms. An achievement of arms.

Allure It’s now something that makes youstop and stare but it was once a walk -way on the battlements of a castle.

Banker Not an employee of the ANZBank but an embroidered cover for abench or chair.

Barker A worker of, and dealer in,leather. Not a fairground spruiker.

Blancmange See blank-manger.Blank-manger Unlike the sweet pudding

of today, this was made from poundedpoultry or other white meat boiledwith rice and almond milk and sweet-ened with honey.

Childwite A fine paid by men to the lordof the manor for illicitly impregnatinghis bondswomen. We dare not thinkof a modern parallel!

Garderobe A toilet in a castle. As was a‘jakes’.

Gathering Nothing to do with people. Acollection of pages forming part of abook before binding.

Pole A measurement of land. The distancebetween the back of the plough andthe nose of the ox. Essential know ledgefor ploughmen and land surveyors.

Trencher A large slice of hard bread usedas a platter for food. Later became theterm for wooden or other platters. Ifyou were really poor or really hungryyou could eat your trencher at the endof the meal. (Boarding school ladswould understand this!)

Vice A spiral stairway. Whether of 3, 5, 7or more steps is not specified.

Words aren’twhat theyused to be!It is obvious that most English speakers don’t live in England,North America or Australia, and if the UK and the US arealready ‘two great countries divided by a common language’we can expect the impact of ‘Indian-English’ to do weird and wonderful things to our language.

MASONIC NEWS FROM NSW & ACT REGIONAL ROUNDUP

Regional Roundup

Last year the Grand Master launchedan appeal across Southern NSW and

the ACT to support the aeromedical andrescue helicopter service Snowy HydroSouthcare. This is a joint effort of the Stateand Territory governments and the com-munity. Freemasons are now establishedas a community supporter and the squareand compasses logo recognized.

The Snowy Hydro Southcare Fund -raiser held by Lodge of Truth Braidwoodon 11 May was an absolute success. Acrowd of 125 gathered in the warm andinviting atmosphere of Garan Vale Wool-shed, everybody enjoying each other’scompany with entertainer Tony Haleyplaying favourites in the background.After a great supper which included won-derful Australian lamb and chicken, localbakery breads, homemade sausage rolls,meat pies, sandwiches, fresh fruit, coffee,slices and cake, the auction got underway.

Auctioneer Phil Shoemark and MCGeoff Bunn entertained the crowd with a

live auction and various raffles and doorprizes. The Lodge of Truth Braidwood ashost of the evening is justly proud of theresult which netted over $20,000 for theSnowy Hydro Southcare Aero Medical andRescue Service. Thanks to the BraidwoodRedback Rugby Union Club for theirdonation of $6,000 and through an inter-action grant, Masonicare added a donationof $5,000. CEO of the Southcare service,Owen Finnegan, thanked the Braidwoodcommunity for their support and reiter-ated the work this service provides andfunding necessary to keep it operational.

The Lodge of Truth Braidwood andSnowy Hydro Southcare extend theirappreciation and thanks to the many localbusinesses who sponsored this wonderfulevent and to the local community and indi -viduals for their support. Convenor of theFreemasons Appeal, Ray Newcombe, saysevents in other regional centres in the southwill hopefully continue to show tangiblesupport of masons for relief in disasters.

Braidwood masons inSouthcare Fundraiser

Auctioneer Phil Shoemark, OwenFinnegan CEO Snowy Hydro Southcare,and Geoff Bunn at the fundraiser.

Photo courtesy of Braidwood Times

NSWSACT

Glen Innes Lodge No 44

Father andson doubleThe Glen Innes Lodge No 44 had a

double reason to celebrate its Julymeeting with a father and son night.

Jim and James Donald went throughtogether as a double Raising in whatproved to be a very successful night.

L–R: Bro Wayne David (JD), VW Bro BillHodder (DGIW), Bro Jim Donald (Candi-date), W Bro John Bellette (WM), BroJames Donald (Candidate), Bro BobArthur (Acting SD)

On the evening of 23 May, at LodgeStar in the West Sedgwick No 189,

two brethren, W Bro M. McMillan andW Bro M. Saunders, who were Initiated,Passed and Raised together in 1963 inLodge Sedgwick No 125, were togetheragain to receive their Fifty Year Certifi-cates and Jewels.

W Bro K Payne, who was himself amember of Lodge Sedgwick and an asso-ciate of theirs for many years, made thepresentation at the request of the Wor-shipful Master, VW Bro C Lipscombe,PDGIW.

L-R: VW Bro C Lipscombe, W Bro MMcMillan, W Bro K Payne, RW Bro R Kay,DC, and W Bro M Saunders

Fifty years

Both of these brethren are still activein the Craft.

Lodge Star in the West Sedgwick No 189

Lodge of Truth Braidwood


L–R: The Grand Director of CeremoniesRW Bro Peter Ratcliff, the Grand SwordBearer W Bro Grant Singleton, the TownCrier VW Bro Tim Keith, the Grand MasterMW Bro Derek Robson AM, the MayorCouncillor Ken Keith, and the ActingGrand Standard Bearer VW Bro CharlesWattle

The Town Crier of Parkes ensured thata Sydney delegation was made wel-

come when they arrived to attend a specialmeeting of Lodge Parkes No 40 in May.

Grand Master Derek Robson, membersof the Ceremonial Team and members ofThe Sydney Lodge No 1020 were in atten-dance and were given a civic receptionbefore the lodge meeting which passedthree candidates, Bros Yogi Matsien-dranakh and Chen Jiang from the SydneyLodge and Bro Stephen Manning fromLodge Parkes.

VW Bro Tim Keith, who is the TownCrier and the WM of Lodge Parkes andhis brother, Councillor Ken Keith, who isthe Mayor of Parkes led the welcome tothe Sydney visitors.


MASONIC NEWS FROM NSW & ACTREGIONAL ROUNDUP

Lodge Parkes No 40

Parkes says welcome

The 102nd Installation at LodgeTimor No 274 on Saturday 11

May, was a family affair, at therequest of the Worshipful Master.

VW Bro Greg Donovan was Re-installed as the Worshipful Masterand the Installing Master was RWBro Peter Trow.

RW Bro Fred Trow, PJGW wasre quested to be the representativeof the Grand Master and RW BroHenry Trow was requested to be theGrand Director for the night. Bothrequests were granted by Grand Lodge.

Twenty four masons, including a Fel-lowcraft were present to witness the cere-mony, and visitors travelled fromTamworth, Baradine, Gilgandra, Dubboand Geurie for the occasion.

RW Bro Peter Trow PAGM, InstallingMaster, RW Bro Fred Trow PJGW, repre-senting the Most Worshipful GrandMaster, V W Bro Greg Donovan PDGIWWM, RW Bro Henry Trow PJGW, Grand DCat the Installation

Lodge Timor No 274

Timor Installation



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Two centuries were rolled togetherwhen 100 people attended the 100th

birthday party for W Bro Joe Miller atBerry Masonic Village in July.

Numerous speakers stood to offer con-gratulations to a tenacious and remarkablemason who has given so much for theCraft and his country.

Joe served in the merchant navy duringWorld War II and survived twice being tor-pedoed. At the birthday function, he waspresented with a life membership award

Bankstown Daylight Lodge No 996

BankstownDaylightBro Phillip Orchard, a member of

Bankstown Daylight Lodge No 996,was chosen to represent the MerchantNavy at the Commemorative Mission tothe United Kingdom celebrating the 70thAnniversary of the Battle of the Atlantic.

Phil was one of only eight memberschosen by the Commonwealth Govern-ment to be the official Australian repre-sentatives at celebrations in Sydney,London and Portsmouth during May thisyear.

Phil enjoys attending masonic events,especially the meetings of BankstownDaylight, at which he is the Inner Guard.

Bro Philip Orchard, right, with W Bro FredMaestrelli, Worshipful Master ofBankstown Daylight Lodge No 996

A century for Joefrom the Merchant Navy Association, con-gratulations from the Seamen’s Union anda special plaque from Lodge Hurstvillewhich was also celebrating 100 years.

In previous awards, he was given a 70Years Medal by MW Bro Ron Johnson,PGM and also received the Grand Master’sDistinguished Service Award. Joe regularlydrove from Nowra to Sydney to attendlodges in the eastern suburbs as well asbeing involved locally.

‘I have been very lucky with my lifeand after the war decided to spend asmuch time as I could helping other people.I owe a lot to my family and give specialthanks to my daughter Pauline whohelped organise this party,’ Joe said in frontof proud children, grandchildren, relativesand friends.

During his campaign of help, Joe raisedmore than $130,000 for the NSW MasonicHospital and the Berry Masonic Village

W Bro Joe Miller cutting his cake

VW Bro Bill Hodder DGIW 63 presenting VW Bro Ray Wynn from Lodge Unity No 6 with hisDistrict Medal at the meeting of Lodge Unity held recently in Armidale.

Auxiliary, whose members provided awonderful afternoon tea. Joe also has thedistinction of being the only male memberof the Auxiliary.


MASONIC NEWS FROM NSW & ACTREGIONAL ROUNDUP

Memories can sometimes be hard toremember accurately but for VW

Bro Gordon Robson of Lodge WodenValley, one memory will stay forever inhis mind – the Coronation of Queen Eliz-abeth 60 years ago.

The CoronationAnd the reason is because on that day,

a 20-year-old Gordon Robson wasmarching through the rainy streets ofLondon as a member of an AustralianCoronation Contingent taking part in theQueen’s Coronation procession.

In a recent feature in the CanberraTimes, Gordon explained how he ‘floated’for 20 kilometres during the processionand said he didn’t think any of themarchers even noticed the distance.

He was selected from the 1951 intakeof national servicemen to representQueens land and joined hundreds of othertroops on the aircraft carrier HMASSydney, leaving in March 1953 and return -ing in August.

But there is nothing wrong with hismemory. He can still recall CoronationDay, the great precision with which it wasorganised, the presentation of medals tothe participants in the gardens of Buck-ingham Palace and the myriad of photosin which he could re-live the moment.

VW Bro Robson at that time had neverbefore been overseas or even outsideQueens land but said he would be morethan happy to return if there was anotherCoronation.

The Grand Master presents W Bro Steinwith his Fifty Year Certificate, with theInstalling Master, W Bro Craig Youll.

Lodge Army and Navy No 517

Army andNavyInstallOn Wednesday 10 July, Bro Lt Jacob

Stein (Ret’d) was installed as theWorshipful Master of Lodge Army andNavy No 517, in the presence of MW BroDerek Robson GM, by the InstallingMaster W Bro Major Craig Youll.

The Grand Director of Ceremonies wasRW Bro Peter Ratcliff GDC.

Following the Installation Ceremony,the Grand Master presented W Bro Steinwith his Installed Master’s Certificate andhis Fifty Year Jewel and Certificate.

After congratulating W Bro Stein onthis milestone in his masonic career, theGrand Master said, ‘I am always impressedwith the parallel sense of unity as a body

Lodge Ionic No 65

Back tomother sixtyyears onWhen RW Bro Roy Rhodes PJGW,

contacted W Bro Ian Worton,Secretary of Lodge Ionic No 65, a fewmonths back and asked if he might rejointhe lodge, he was completing a circlewhich began in 1951 with his Initiationin that same lodge.

At the age of 92 he finds travel to lodgetoo demanding, but after a long and eventfulmasonic career he is delighted to be oncemore a member of his Mother Lodge. Hehas attained a high rank in both the Craftand Royal Arch, as First Grand Principal inNSW & ACT, in lodges and Chaptersmeeting in Australia and New Zealand.

To mark the major milestone of Roy’s60th year in Freemasonry, the WM ofLodge Ionic, W Bro Phillip Byrum, visitedhim at home with W Bro Worton and pre-sented him with his sixty years certificate,and brought a smile to his face!

L-R: W Bro Phillip Byrum, RW Bro Roy Rhodes PJGW, and W Bro Ian Worton

that exists in both the services and inFreemasonry, so it is always a greatpleasure to attend a lodge such as Armyand Navy.’



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Lodge The Raleigh, No 241, is a smallbut enthusiastic lodge always ready

to help out in their community inBellingen, on the Mid North Coast.

When their local hospital wasupgraded, lodge members jumped at thechance to join a community effort andsupply two much needed ROHO MattressOverlay Systems with covers and a specialseat cushion.

These pressure relieving mattress over-lays help prevent bed sores and healadvanced stage ischemic ulcers. Brethrenraffled a lawn mower and with the help ofa Masonicare Interaction Grant of $2,000were able to make the purchases. Theyalso repainted internal walls of the Unit.

Bellingen Health Campus managementand staff hosted a morning tea to expresstheir thanks to the community volunteerswho helped give the hospital’s medicalward, Hartley House, a makeover.Bellingen Health Campus ExecutiveOfficer/Director of Nursing, KathleenBoman said, ‘We are so very fortunate tohave such an enthusiastic and supportivecommunity and we are extremely gratefulfor the hard work and dedication of ourvolunteers’.

Lodge The Raleigh No 241

Lodge The Raleigh lends a hand

Members of Lodge The Raleigh No 241

Benefit for Blaze-AidVolunteer organisation Blaze-Aid was

the recipient of a recent masoniccharity drive when presented with acheque for $4,000.

The donation, which was publicised inthe Coonabarabran Times, came fromlodges meeting in Orange, Taree, Forster,Geurie and Coonabarabran.

Blaze-Aid is a volunteer charity whichworks with rural families and individualsafter natural disasters. Its volunteers donot receive any money for donating theirtime but willingly assist anyone requiringhelp.

At Moss Vale on Saturday 29 June,Lodge Carnarvon No 172 celebrated

its 125th Anniversary by working theSecond Degree on Bro David Baker fromLodge Nowra Unity on his birthday. Thework was carried out by members of District 115, followed by an enjoyable banquet.

The Inner Guard was W Bro MarkBaker, the candidate’s father, who waspleased with the proceedings as the degreeon his son David meant that LodgeCarnarvon has now conferred degrees onfour generations of the Baker family.

To add to the celebrations, the bondbetween Lodge Carnarvon and LodgeNowra Unity was made even stronger bya donation to the Nowra Masonic Centrelift appeal. The cheque was received byVW Bro Tom Blackmore of Lodge NowraUnity, presented by VW Bro CraigRamsden, secretary of Lodge Carnarvon

Lodge Carnarvon No 172

A powerful fraternal visit

to complete a very memorable night inthe Highlands.

Smiles all round for a very memorablenight in the Highlands.


ABBOUD, John Lodge Southern Cross 91

ABUHAMAD, Marwan Lodge St David and St John 180

AHMADI, Ali Lodge Aviation 688

AL AWADI, Saif The Cedars Lodge 1041

ALCAZAR-STEVENS, Nick Lodge Caledonia Of Canberra 938

AYOUB, Bob The Cedars Lodge 1041

AZZI, Michael Lodge Liverpool 197

BADONE, Jos Lodge Ionic 65

BAKR, Danny Lodge Blacktown Kildare 393

BARBARA, Mark Lodge Galileo 1019

BARKER, Garry Lodge West Epping 731

BARRATT, Michael Lodge Chelmsford 261

BARSOMIAN, Varto Lodge Mark Owen 828

BOUKARAM, Ronnie Lodge Mark Owen 828

BOUTROS, Samir Antiquity 1

BRASSINGTON, Glen Lodge Caledonia Of Canberra 938

BREEDS, Ben Lodge Kirrawee 903

BROWN, Richard Lodge Seymour 945

CANE, Jake Lodge Middle Harbour 85

CARDOZO, Thomas Lodge Castlereagh 72

CARMICHAEL, Steve Lodge Port Stephens 522

CASTOR, Obet Lodge Jose Rizal 1045

CATABUI, Jem Lodge Fidelity King Solomon 101

CHAN, Arthur Lodge Southern Cross 91

CHARBEL, Maroun Lodge Wahroonga 674

CHRISTODOULOU, Costa The Cedars Lodge 1041

CLEMENT, David Lodge France 1021

CONDON, Schon Lodge Army and Navy 517

COVALENCO, Harry Lodge Harold Herman Unity 428

COX, Jack Lodge Southern Cross 91

DANIEL, Edward Lodge Artarmon United 285

DAVENPORT, Adam Lodge Artarmon United 285

DENKOVSKI, Sash The St George Lodge 328

DEZOETEN, Eric Lodge Challenge 284

DOUMBOS, Peter Antiquity 1

FELSTEAD, Wayne Forster Great Lakes United 994

FERGUSON, Andrew The Royal Empire Lodge 613

FILHO, Marcos Lodge Southern Cross 91

FLANAGAN, Christopher Lodge Bathurst United 79

GHAFOOR, Saf Lodge Liverpool 197

GITTO, Frank The Australian Lodge Of Harmony 5

GLISSAN, James Lodge Sir James Hardy 1046

GORAIL, Maichel Lodge Dunblane Australis 966

GORMLY, Roger The United Lodge of Sydney 11

GROENVELD, David Lodge Caledonia Of Canberra 938

GUAN, Roger Lodge Challenge 284

HALL, Daniel Lodge Airds Campbelltown 976

HARRISON, Allan Lodge Army and Navy 517

HERNANDEZ, Rionel Lodge Gowrie Of Canberra 715

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INITIATES

HOLDER, David Lodge University of Sydney 544

HOWELLS, Cameron Lodge Morisset 441

IMPROGO, Ray Lodge Gowrie Of Canberra 715

JENKINS, Ross Lodge Como 738

JOHNSON, David Lodge Commonwealth Of Australia 633

JOHNSON, Adam Lodge Greater Taree 66

JOVANOVSKI, Jason The Lodge Of Australia 3

KANNAN, Ramesh Lodge Resurgo 223

KESSANIS, Mark Lodge Celebration of Fairfield 345

KLOUFETOS, Nikolas Lodge Castlereagh 72

KOCH, Stephen Lodge Artarmon United 285

LAROCO, Ferdie Lodge Fidelity King Solomon 101

LEMIERE, Paul Lodge Seymour 945

LEMIERE, Adrien Lodge Seymour 945

LEONG, Victor Lodge Burnside 729

LEVI, Nitay Lodge Harold Herman Unity 428

LLOYD, James Lodge Victoria Cross 928

LUCIANO, Max Lodge Dunblane Australis 966

MACE, John The Yass Lodge Of Concord 27

MACKENZIE, Charles Lodge Bathurst United 79

MADHIA, MDL The Cedars Lodge 1041

MAI, Vincent The Lodge Of Australia 3

MANIEBO, Carlo Lodge Beauty of Cabra Vale 743

MANINGO, Norman Lodge Speers Point 538

MANNING, Tiron The Waratah Lodge 170

MARINOVIC, Vinko The United Lodge of Sydney 11

MARRIOTT, Phillip Lodge Bathurst United 79

MARTINEZ, Ed Lodge University of Sydney 544

MASLAWI, Effie Lodge Toukley 933

MASSAAD, Allan The Cedars Lodge 1041

MATTER, Aladdin The Cedars Lodge 1041

MAY, Josh Lodge Swansea Belmont 1030

McARTHUR, Lawrence Lodge Federal Burrowa 193

McCRONE, Mick Lodge United St Andrew Singleton 34

MILLS, Ben Riverina Thompson 104

MONTALTO, Sabastian The Leichhardt Lodge 133

MORRIS, Darren Lodge Brotherhood of Maitland 1029

MOYLAN, Luke The Builders Lodge 1048

MWALUKO, Will Lodge Capitol 612

NAYLOR, Thomas The Builders Lodge 1048

NEVILLE, Keith Concord Technology 432

O’BRIEN, Paul Lodge Army and Navy 517

O’CONNOR, Michael Lodge Ionic 65

PALAD, Ben Lodge Jose Rizal 1045

PARKER, Keelan The Northern Rivers Lodge 77

PENGLASE, Ronald Lodge Commonwealth OfAustralia 633

PHILLIPS, Robert Lodge Sylvania 853, LOE

POULLAS, Michael Lodge of Truth 26

QUIGLEY, Sean The Schools Lodge 639

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nceRICH, Grant Lodge Bathurst United 79

ROIG, David Lodge Castlereagh 72

ROSE, Dan The Australian Lodge Of Harmony 5

SABA, Cezar The Cedars Lodge 1041

SANKEY, Brian Lodge Ku-Ring-Gai 1033

SANTIAGO, Miguel Lodge Jose Rizal 1045

SATTAR, Yas Antiquity 1

SEAMAN, Joshua Lodge Phoenix 1034

SIMONS, Neil The Lodge Of Australia 3

STEWART, Bob The Mountain Lodge 190

STEWART, Chris Lodge Ulmarra 186

STEWART, Jessie Lodge Trinity 666

STOJCEVSKI, Louie Antiquity 1

STOREY, Alan Lodge Tomalpin 253

STRUL, Roman The Lodge Of Tranquillity 42

SULAIMAN, Joe Lodge Southern Cross 91

TAYLOR, Jade Lodge Lake Macquarie 243

TREMETHICK, Jonathon Lodge Canberra 465

TRINGAS, Jordan The Cedars Lodge 1041

TSIMBAS, Stan Lodge Corrective Services 1039

TYLER, Luke Lodge Chelmsford 261

TYRAS, Jim Lodge Eastern Suburbs 1050

VIGENSER, Joshua Lodge Burnside 729

WATTS, Phillip Lodge Bathurst United 79

WAY, Karl Lodge Central Tablelands 1043

WEAR, Colin Lodge Zetland Of Australia 9

WEILEY, Garth Lodge Morisset 441

WEST, Jye Lodge Ku-Ring-Gai 1033

WHITE, Paul Lodge Verity 570

WHITTORN, Glen Lodge Fire Brigades 940

WOOD, Graig Lodge Eastern Suburbs 1050

WOODS, George Lodge Dunblane Australis 966

YOUNAN, Raid Lodge Dunblane Australis 966


ACROSS 1 One of the liberal arts and sciences (8)5 New title for the enlisted chaplain (5)9 Contrasting inlaid timbers found in a stair

reconstruction (8)10 Musical direction – slowly (6)12 1 across could be construed a metric hit (9)13 See 22 across15 Peculiar lens needed to view Earth’s shadow (5, 7)19 Noticed stark difference in basic resources (5-2-5)22 & 13 From its whiteness denotes purity and peace

(4-4)

23 No crass act is considered inviolable (10)26 Squire turned indecently suggestive27 Frank is on the level (8)28 A robbery is the strange answer (5)29 Some pass for example aisles containing spears (8)

DOWN 1 Argue on its merits, one’s lost playing such

instrument (6)2 Get something with the baton I carry around (6)3 The Quaker upset with a shattering experience (10)4 First sign of the Zodiac morphs into the third

degree objective (5)6 Some maiden name of an assistant (4)7 Prepares after a setback about collections (8)8 Strange bloke to publish brochure (7)11 Some decline arrangements to be placed into

lines (6)14 Stupid cads yelled abuse at a heavy horse (10)16 & 25 Regretfully an end usual for those who don’t

pay these (6, 4)17 Take from a salt shaker two temple stones (7)18 Seek strange solace in carefree extremes and merge

into one (8)20 Such arrangement in game is a complete

mystery (6)21 Some assist at usual place to determine rank (6)24 Oddly ruin teensy attempt to discover our rituals (5)25 See 16 down

Solution June 2013

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CONGRATULATIONSSERVICE CERTIFICATES

70 Years ServiceGIBBONS, James Lodge Barham 561

WARD, George Lodge Wahroonga 674

60 Years ServiceALLEN, Albert The Hills Lodge 1025

ARTIS, Andrew The Cobar Lodge 97

BARR, Frank Lodge Milton 63

BEALE, Keith Concord Technology 432

BENNETT, John Lodge Education 814

BETTS, Colin Lodge Mandagery 523

CHENHALL, John Lodge Cooma Monaro 164

COLBURT, Brian The Hills Lodge 1025

COWIE, Alexander Lodge Bulli Thirroul 1040

FRANKLIN, Stanley Livingstone United 604

FROST, Brian Lodge Morisset 441

GALE, James The Central Coast Lodge 2001

GARLAND, Emlyn The Hawkesbury HeritageLodge 150

GEORGESON, David Lodge Ballina United 250

GORDON, Frank Lodge Eastern Suburbs 1050

HARRISON, Samuel The Hills Lodge 1025

HAWTHORNE, Kenneth Lodge Eastern Suburbs 1050

HOWARD, Stanley Lodge Cooma Monaro 164

JACKSON, James Lodge Ulmarra 186

KING, Harry Lodge Federal Burrowa 193

KNOX, John Lodge Ulmarra 186

LEWINGTON, James Bankstown Daylight Lodge 996

LOCK, Douglas The Lodge Of Transition 9999

LUKIES, Reginald Leisure Coast Daylight Lodge 999

MACDIARMID, Allan The Schools Lodge 639

MCKINNON, William Lodge Artarmon United 285

MCMAHON, Jack Lodge Eastern Suburbs 1050

MEEKINGS, Garnet Lodge Wyvern 813

MONTGOMERY, John Lodge Cooma Monaro 164

MOORHOUSE, Arthur Nowra Unity 60

NEHL, Garry The Schools Lodge 639

NEVILLE, Keith The Hills Lodge 1025

PARKER, John Lodge Bland 337

PHEE, Neville Lodge Cooma Monaro 164

POWE, Frank Livingstone United 604

PRATT, Stephen The Northern Rivers Lodge 77

PRATTEN, James Lodge Ballina United 250

RHODES, Roy Lodge Frenchs Forest United 249

SAVAGE, Thomas Lodge West Epping 731

SMEE, Raymond Lodge Carnarvon 172

STANFORD, Andrew Lodge Livingstone 71

STATE, George Lodge Education 814

STEWART, John The United Lodge of Sydney 11

WALLACE, Norval Lodge Eastern Suburbs 1050

50 Years ServiceAXAM, Sidney Lodge Wyvern 813

BASFORD, David Lodge John Williams 148

BELL, James Lodge Oxley 225

BEXON, John Lodge Oxley 225

BOYTON, David Lodge Gundagai United 25

BROOKES, Kenneth Lodge Liverpool 197

BROOKING, Dennis Lodge Enterprise 400

BRUCE, Eric Nowra Unity 60

BURKE, Leon Lodge Macquarie 53

CAPE, Ronald Lodge Macquarie 53

CARR, William Lodge Gundagai United 25

CARTER, Arthur William Ross 76

COCHRANE, Robert Nowra Unity 60

CROSS, Dudley Lodge Gymea 796

CURTIS, Peter Clarence Valley Daylight Lodge 1011

DAVEY, Sidney Lodge Greater Taree 66

DICKSON, Darrell Lodge Armidale 641

DUNLEAVY, John The Waratah Lodge 170

FAIRBAIRN, Allan Lodge Wahroonga 674

FENTON, Denis Nowra Unity 60

FOX, Alan Lodge Wahroonga 674

FRENCH, John The Hills Lodge 1025

GIBSON, Donald Lodge Oxley 225

GRADY, Barry Lodge Macquarie 53

GRAHAM, Owen The Northern Rivers Lodge 77

HACKETT, Reginald Clarence Valley DaylightLodge 1011

HARVEY, Keith Lodge Oberon 355

HOLLIDAY, Eric Lodge Tomaree 878

HORSFALL, John Lodge St David and St John 180

HUGHES, Robert Lodge Kilwinning 13

JAQUES, Raymond Lodge Macquarie 53

KEARNS, Kelvin Clarence Valley Daylight Lodge 1011

KELLY, Ronald Lodge Milton 63

LARKING, Brian Lodge Wyvern 813

LAWSON, George Lodge West Epping 731

MCMILLAN, James Lodge Wyvern 813

MERES, Alan Lodge Southern Cross 91

MORGAN, Harold Clarence Valley Daylight Lodge 1011

MORLEY, Kevin Lodge Oxley 225

MOSTYN, Barrie Lodge Macquarie 53

MUMFORD, George Lodge Emu Plains 860

NEWTON, Kenneth Balmain Lodge 23

OAKES, William The Waratah Lodge 170

ORIEL, James Lodge Macquarie 53

PAYNE, Peter Lodge Wyalong Pioneers 222

QUINLIN, John Lodge Macquarie 53

READ, Terence Lodge Wyvern 813

RUDD, Victor Lodge Temora 168

SCANES, Ronald Lodge Hunter Hiram 246

SCOTT, Edwin Lodge Star Of Wauchope 310

SMITH, Donald The Waratah Lodge 170

STANBROUGH, Alan Lodge Balranald 214

STEEL, Kenneth Lodge Eastern Suburbs 1050

STEPHENS, Leonard Lodge Queanbeyan St Andrew 56

STEPHENSON, Barry Lodge Enterprise 400

WADDY, Lloyd The Schools Lodge 639

WALLACE, Bruce Lodge Eastern Suburbs 1050

WEIR, Ronald Lodge Eltham 272

WHITE, John Lodge Oxley 225

WILKIN, Robert Lodge Education 814

WILLIAMS, Gordon Lodge Wyalong Pioneers 222

WILLIS, Brian Lodge Theo Grey 234

WILSON, Athol Lodge Emu Plains 860

WITSCHI, Peter Lodge Millthorpe 276

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When insults had class!I am enclosing two tickets to the first night of my new show. Bring a friend if you

have one. (George Bernard Shaw to Winston Churchill). Cannot possibly attend first

night, will attend second, if there is one (Winston Churchill in reply).

He is simply a shiver looking for a spine to run up. (Paul Keating)

Some cause happiness wherever they go, others whenever they leave. (Oscar Wilde)

I’ve had a perfectly wonderful evening. But this wasn’t it. (Groucho Marx).

He has Van Gogh’s ear for music. (Billy Wilder)

Thank you for sending me a copy of your book. I’ll waste no time reading it. (Moses Hadas)

His mother should have thrown him away and kept the stork. (Mae West)

I have never killed a man but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure.

(Clarence Darrow)

I didn’t attend the funeral but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it. (Mark Twain)


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