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Grand Installation AUGUST 2010

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THE QUEENSLAND FREEMASON Official Magazine of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland

International Conference announced

contents Message from The Grand Master ..............P3 Grand Installation ..................................P4-7 Grand Master Profile ................................P8 Deputy Grand Master Profile ....................P9 Assistant Grand Master Profile ................P10

Masonic Memorial Centre 311 Ann Street Brisbane 4000

Compass or Compasses ........................P11 Lodges in Action ................................P12-16

GPO Box 2204 Brisbane 4001 Tel: (07) 3229 3533 Fax: (07) 3229 9288

Board of Benevolence ........................P17-18

Grand Master: Adrian BURTON

Jewel Presentations ..........................P27-30

Carpentaria & North Queensland ......P19-20 Serving the Community ......................P21-24 Other Orders ......................................P25-26 Travel ......................................................P31

Deputy Grand Master: Dr Gary Maurice BACON Assistant Grand Master: Alan Maurice TOWNSON Grand Secretary: John William RAWLINSON Email: grandsec@freemasonsqld.org.au

District Grand Lodge of North Queensland District Grand Master: Ian Ross MACKENZIE District Grand Secretary: John Thomas URQUHART PO Box 96 Aitkenvale 4814 Tel: (07) 4723 2489 Fax: (07) 4723 2495 Email: dglnq@westnet.com.au District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria District Grand Master: Peter Emil JOHNSON District Grand Secretary: Stuart LEES PO Box 6527 Cairns Mail Centre 4870 Tel: (07) 4051 2713 Fax: (07) 4031 4408 E-mail: info@dglcarpentaria.org.au

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3rd INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE HISTORY OF FREEMASONRY

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The conference will be held May 27-29, 2011 at The George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.A. First Announcement From the beginning the ICHF was always a truly open ‘International’ conference, due to the diversity of countries represented at each of the conferences in 2007 and 2009.

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A Message from...

THE GRAND MASTER

Greetings to all the Freemasons of Queensland.

This is my first opportunity to send a message to you all.

The Grand Installation and associated functions in July were a huge success and I must thank the Board President, RW Bro. Cedric Holland and the committee for their support and professional approach to showcase UGLQ. I have received scores of e-mails, cards and telephone calls from brethren of this Jurisdiction and from interstate and overseas applauding the events of July 2-4, 2010.

One aspect of our organisation which sets us apart from most others is our universal approach to all men of all colours and creeds.

We are constantly seeking men who are principled and act with integrity and a real sense of honour.

Colour, faith and ones politics are not and never should be a consideration for ones intention to share in our rich ceremonies.

We currently have the best number of enquiries for joining our Fraternity in 20 years with 45 per cent coming from the internet and an average age of 38 years.

Yes we have traction and momentum.

Each and every one of us should think and act positively at all times for the betterment of Freemasonry in general.

Adrian Burton.

MW Grand Master.

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Grand Installation 2010

Grand Master Installation Address

the case, one of the most experiences I have encountered.

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July 3, 2010

Having the opportunity over the last 20 years as a Grand Officer and serving seven Grand Masters it has given me a broad outlook on the craft in this Jurisdiction and on every occasion there have been valuable lessons learned.

My fellow Grand Masters, leaders of all delegations, Past Grand Masters UGLQ, distinguished guests, brethren.

MW Bro. Graeme Albert Ewin ~ Thank you Sir for installing me into the Chair of The Royal Solomon in this United Grand Lodge of Queensland.

MW Bro. Adrian Burton

It is with much pleasure that I extend to all a very warm welcome to this Grand Installation.

The numbers here clearly demonstrate the commitment and enthusiasm for the ideals and values of our Fraternity.

I have had very different emotions over the last six months since my election as Grand Master in December 2009 in this very Grand Hall, emotions of excitement, sometimes doubt, very challenging emotions and in recent hours, an amount of nervousness.

I had been told by two past Grand Masters of the emotional rollercoaster one experiences when entering this Grand Lodge on the day of the Grand Installation, and that has been

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It has been a pleasure and an honour to have been appointed by you as Deputy Grand Master for three years, three wonderful years of collaboration and planning for the future direction of the Craft with a great team.

It has been a privilege to serve you and the Craft as Deputy Grand Master and I consider you a most valued friend. I will be continuing with initiatives you commenced and I want you to be part of those plans for the future.

I have been blessed with Mentors who have guided my course throughout the years, two Past Masters of my mother lodge I must mention, the late RW Bro. Harry Dawes and Wor. Bro. Basil Palassis. What a wonderful example they set. My mother lodge, (Maree Lodge No.

345), was the nursery for my development and my journey to this day, and I am indebted to all who have advised and guided me to this destination. I am a very proud member of Charles Stumm Lodge No. 367.

I do recall a visit I made when I was Assistant Grand Master, and Assistant Grand Master of three months in 2003. We visited a lodge not all that far from Brisbane. I went around the anteroom introducing myself to those visitors waiting to be admitted. I spoke to a senior brother (in years), and said “Hello, my name is Adrian Burton”, he looked me up and down and replied, “Never heard of you!”, something I will never forget.

It was that night that I first delivered my address on “Humility”.

“Humility in each is an essential qualification”, and it was good enough for an Assistant Grand Master a valuable lesson.

“Humility in each is a qualification”.

Through humility comes respect for others, through respect for others comes cohesion and unity of purpose, and through cohesion and unity of purpose comes the balance that Freemasonry gives our lives.

Brethren, it must be a challenge to ensure

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Grand Installation 2010 that the eloquence of our words and Ritual are reflected in the eloquence of our actions.

I gave an overview to the Selection Committee of my thoughts and plan for the future before receiving the Board’s nomination for the Office of Grand Master in 2009. I will address the Board later this month and outline those details and advise this Grand Lodge at the September Quarterly Communication.

The plans brethren will be a process - not an event. There will be short, medium and long term goals and some could take nine to 10 years. We have traction and we have momentum in Queensland.

Our principle motivation as Freemasons should be to • Grow as Individuals • Make Freemasonry prosper whilst at the same time adhering to its principles and to • Promote the happiness of our members.

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RW Bro. Alan Townson

RW Bro. Dr Gary Bacon

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Grand Installation 2010 The worst mistake we can possibly make, either as individuals, or as a Fraternity, is to focus on negativity.

I look forward to working with the Deputy Grand Master and the Assistant Grand Master, the Boards, the District Grand Lodges and all Queensland brethren into the future.

RELAXING BEFORE THE BIG EVENT

I must also share with you who “My Hero” is, someone I admired from the time I attended Sunday School as a young lad of about 12 years. His name was Eric Liddle.

Liddle was a Scot. He was wing three quarters for Scotland in rugby, (seven tests), he was a wonderful sprinter, (unorthodox in style), over 100, 200 and 400 metres.

He won gold and bronze at the Paris Olympics of 1924, you possibly recall he was one of the stars of the movie “Chariots of Fire”, but why was Liddle my hero? Because he was a wonderful sprinter? Yes, but what impressed me was that Liddle had principles, and no matter what the pressure, he would stand firm for what he believed.

He also said, “In the dust of defeat, as well as the laurels of victory, there is glory to be found if one has done ones best”. The challenge for us all is to do our best.

My commitment to you brethren, is that “I will be the best Grand Master I can be”.

I look forward to meeting with you informally, either after this Grand Installation, or at the Grand Installation banquet to share in your fellowship, and I thank you once again for honouring this United Grand Lodge of Queensland with your presence.

Grand Master Elect Adrian Burton reciting the obligation of Grand Master.

The Grand Master MW Bro. Graeme Ewin was photographed with past Grand Masters and the Assistant Grand Master in his office discussing the Grand Installation to commence that afternoon.

L-R:- Back Row: RW Bro. Greg Goding, Assistant Grand Master MW Bro. Emmanuel Anthony PSM PGM. Front: MW Bro. Ian Smith PGM, MW Bro. Graeme Ewin GM, MW Bro John Menzies PGM.

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Ready to enter the ballroom of the Hilton for the Grand Installation banquet are the wives of the Grand Master, Deputy and Assistant Grand Masters.

L to R: Mrs Carol Bacon, Deputy Grand Master RW Bro. Dr Gary Bacon, Mrs Regina Burton, Grand Master MW Bro. Adrian Burton, Mrs Robyn Townson, Assistant Grand Master RW Bro. Lt. Col (ret.)

Alan Townson.

The Grand Masters of all the States of Australia and New Zealand were on hand to witness the Grand Installation of the 27th. Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland, MW Bro. Adrian Burton on July 3, 2010 in Brisbane. The Grand Hall was filled to capacity with a video link to a dining room on the second floor to accommodate over flow.

L to R: MW Bro. Dr Gregory Levenston, Grand Master New South Wales and the Australian Capitol Territory, MW Bro. Vaughan Werner, Grand Master Victoria, MW Bro. Raymond Clark, Grand Master South Australia and Northern Territory, MW Bro. Adrian Burton, Grand Master Queensland, MW Bro. Frank Hayes, Grand Master West Australia, MW Bro. Stan Barker, Grand Master New Zealand, MW Bro. Norman Cooper, Grand Master Tasmania.

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Grand Master Adrian Burton The supplementary Ritual of UGLQ clearly states and is a constant reminder to the Grand Master:

Lodge No. 345 in 1979 and installed in 1986 and 1989. He affiliated with Charles Stumm Lodge No. 367 in 2001.

“Although elevated above his fellows he should never forget that he has been elevated by them”.

He has been a Grand Officer since 1990 and has served seven Grand Masters.

Adrian was born the second of four children in Gympie on June 24, 1945, and raised in Kandanga in the Mary Valley.

The Burtons were farmers at Kandanga and Kenilworth. Adrian’s mother, Hilda Stephens, was from a prominent pioneering family in the Mary Valley. The Stephens family settled in the valley three years before gold was discovered at Gympie in 1867. Gympie was known by the local Aboriginals as "gimpi gimpi". Adrian's grandfather spoke the local Aboriginal dialect.

Adrian said that some of the happiest recollections of his childhood included riding his pony to school with his sister Carmen. The added discipline of riding in shows was a most rewarding experience.

Three days after his election as Grand Master at the December Communication he returned to Kandanga for his grade 1 class reunion.

“Our class was a tight knit unit and we still share those experiences some 57 years on.”

The land for Kandanga State School was donated by the Stephens family to the Education Department in 1915.

Adrian’s grandfather J. S. R. Stephens was the Worshipful Master of Telford Lodge in 1934 which meets at Imbil; and his greatgrandfather J. H. Sandercock was the Worshipful Master of Gympie Lodge in 1907.

One of Adrian’s greatest thrills happened in 2008 when, out of the blue he was contacted

by VW Bro. Geoff Packer PDGDC of Caledonian Lodge. Bro. Packer, courtesy of his daughter had come into possession of the Past Masters jewel presented to J.H.Sandercock in 1908 and his 50 year jewel from 1947. These he subsequently gifted to the then Deputy Grand Master. Adrian reflects with great pride on the history of VW Bro. Sandercock who was born in Cornwall, England, emigrated to Australia due to ill health, joined a Scottish lodge, and died an Australian aged 90 years. The jewels are kept with his great-grandfather’s Bible circa 1884.

Unfortunately neither of these men were alive to see Adrian initiated into the Craft. Still it stayed in the family as Adrian’s proposer Bro. Frederick Rappolt was his wife’s uncle and seconder was Bro. Albert Rappolt both of Maree Lodge.

The Grand Master was initiated into Maree

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Offices he has o ccupied in Gr an d L odge: • Grand Sword Bearer 1990 • Senior Grand Deacon 1992 • Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies 1994 1995 • Grand Director of Ceremonies 1996 1997 1998 • Senior Grand Warden 1999 • Assistant Grand Master 2003 • President Board of General Purposes 2005 2006 • Deputy Grand Master 2007 2008 2009

Regina and Adrian Burton A d r i a n B u r t o n w a s e du c a t e d a t : • Kandanga State School • Gympie Central State School • Gympie State High School • University of Queensland (Gatton Campus) Adrian is looking forward to Gympie High’s centenary in 2012 and Kandanga State Schools centenary in 2015.

Con fer r ed Gr and R ank : • Pas t J un ior Gr an d War den 1998

Th e Gr and M as ter als o ho ld s m em ber s hip and h as a k een in teres t in : • The Royal National Association • The Sporting Shooters Association of Australia • The Gympie R.S.L.

Boar d o f Gen er al Pu r pos es : • Elected member 2001 2002

Oth er in teres ts in clud e: Horse riding, bird breeding, military history, athletics, boxing, Rugby League.

Bo a r d C o m m i t t e e s • The GM has served committees since 1996.

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R epres en tativ e: • Cooloola Lodge No.524 (Tin Can Bay) Oth er Ord er s : • Member of Royal Arch • Member of The Ancient and Accepted Rite The Grand Master is married to Regina who was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina and who proudly became a naturalised Australian in 1966. Regina is also very proud of her Jewish heritage and speaks Spanish as well as German, her father’s native tongue. The Burtons have two adult children, a son, Adam and daughter Rebecca, and grandson, Daniel.

Gener a l Statem ent The Grand Master stated that he is: • Supportive of the I.P. Grand Master’s initiatives • That changes to structures will be a process and not an event and could be over the life of three Grand Masters, three Board Presidents, and three Grand Superintendents. Strong support of the Grand Secretariat is necessary.

• A constant review of the Book of Constitutions.

• The Formation of a 2010 Strategic Plan.

• Maintenance of Master Mason membership • A measurable “exit strategy”.

• Re-visit the best use “of UGLQ properties

For the last ten years they have lived in Kuraby, a southern suburb of Brisbane.

• Revisit the “best practice” of the roles of AGSWks.

The Grand Master has extensive commercial experience with State, National, and Australasian Boards, and dealings with family businesses, national companies, and large international manufacturers.

• Endeavour to “add value “to an individual’s membership.

He has h eld sen ior pos itions as: • Group Operations Manager • State Manager • General Manager • Chief Executive Officer and • National Manager

• Establish a Masonic pipe band.

He has spent the last 36 years in the furniture industry in the retail management sector as well as the wholesale and importing area.

“This period has been a most rewarding and challenging experience".

Oth er • Set up a “Pastoral Care” team from clergy and lay persons

• Support the concept of re-establishing Debutante Balls in country areas.

The Grand Master stated that is it imperative that all Freemasons “act and think positively.”

T h o ug ht ; Einstein said: “The thinking that has brought us to this point is not the thinking to carry us beyond it.”

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Deputy Grand Master RW Bro. Dr Gary Bacon BSc (For) Hons PhD FIFA Or i g i ns

‘I thoroughly enjoyed this most rewarding, interactive position within the Craft’. He joined Triple Tau Chapter in 2000.

Bacon Road, Cedar Pocket, east of Gympie fronts the dairy/banana farm established by Sam Bacon, a 9th Batt ANZAC veteran after WW1. After army service in WW2 his son Jack Bacon entered the Police Service (and Freemasonry) at Burleigh Heads but returned to Gympie and took up forest logging.

He served on the Ritual Committee which produced the 2006 rituals. Gary was elected to the Board of General Purposes (2007-09 and again 2009-10). He served on the Ceremonial Committee and chaired the Masonic Information Committee which revised and distributed the five ’blue’ explanatory books for inclusion in New Members kits. He assisted in the compilation of the 150 years of Queensland Freemasonry book (‘a most demanding task’) as a member of the 150 year Celebrations Committee. His recent focus has been directed at assisting in the renewal of the Grand Library layout and systems.

His son Gary received a strict, Catholic education at Christian Brothers College, Gympie by ‘the disciplined men clothed in black habits’ and was elected school captain in his senior year. A Queensland State scholarship permitted studies at the University of Queensland, Brisbane and at the Australian National University (ANU), Canberra where he graduated with first class honours in Science majoring in Forestry. He later returned to ANU and undertook a three year doctoral program in forest science receiving his PhD in 1978.

Br an d F r e e m as o n r y

Fa m ily Carol Gormley, a local primary school teacher, and Gary were married in Gympie. They have two graduate children and two grandchildren who all live interstate.

Carol and Gary Bacon

Wo r k Ex pe r ie nc e Gary worked within both the NSW Forestry Commission and the Queensland Forestry Department, rising to Assistant Commissioner and Chief Executive respectively. These were large regionalised organisations with significant challenges transitioning from traditional public sector agencies to commercial trading enterprises.

These experiences, and those derived from leading the Queensland Drought Secretariat within the Department of Primary Industries, firmed the concept that performance protocols within a program management architecture were essential ingredients for effecting sustained, strategic and successful outcomes; ‘surely applicable to other hierarchical institutions, including Freemasonry’.

After having his fill of the ‘machinations and incompetence of the ruling political cadre’ Gary took to consulting and chair of the organising committee for the first world forestry congress held in the southern hemisphere; an event that brought over 2000 scientists from 90 countries to Brisbane in 2005. Currently Gary holds an adjunct Professorship within the School of Biomolecular and Physical Sciences at Griffith University (named after the profile

Queensland Mason and lawyer, Sir Samuel Walker Griffith PProvGM (IC)).

P r o f e s s i o n a l E x pe r i e n c e Gary has held a number of appointments within his forestry profession, including National Secretary, National President and Deputy President of the International body. In 1989 he was made a Fellow of the Institute of Foresters of Australia and in 2000 he was awarded the Jolly Medal for services to Australian forestry.

Gary is passionate about the demonstrable good that Freemasonry can affect in individuals and the community alike. ‘Brand Freemasonry has been ‘formed and perfected’ over multi-generations and we, the current custodians, are obligated to value add and pass on the baton. We all bring different skills and intents to the practice of Freemasonry and it is this energetic, synergistic assemblage, where the outcome is more than the component parts, which can assure success. Just as a welcoming forest is comprised of, and valued by the keen observer for its diversity, so we ought promulgate and affirm the value we place on the diversity of our Craft constituency. Each working member is of intrinsic value to the well being of the whole and he must be made so aware. Satisfied, enthused and valued members are the best promoters of our Order and philosophy.

Brand Freemasonry lives!’

M a s o n i c E xpe r i e n c e Gary’s journey through Masonry began at Beerwah. He was initiated into Tibrogargan Lodge in 1973 whilst resident at the local Forest Research Station. He tells the story of his boss complimenting him on the unexpected good relations that quickly developed with the Beerburrum forestry group and local orchardists. A ‘no brainer’ farmers and forestry men made up the bulk of Tibrogargan Lodge in those days!! Gary became Master of Tibrogargan Lodge in 1981 and has been Secretary since 1995. He was SGD 1995-96 and AGSWks (1996-2000) –

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R e f e re nc e M o t t o s Ex Gympie Brothers: Levavi oculos in montes - I have lifted my eyes to the mountains.

Ex Tatts Club: Amicitia vita est - Friendship is life.

Ex Institute of Foresters: Non nobis solum Not for ourselves alone.

Ex UGLQ: Recte et Fideliter - Right and faithful.

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Assistant Grand MasterRW Bro. LtCol (Ret.) Alan Maurice TOWNSON has served his lodge in most offices and as Secretary for five years and Director of Ceremonies for three years. He is a member of Sandgate Sovereign Rose Croix Chapter No 169.

Alan Townson was born in Surrey, England in 1945. His family moved to Australia in 1951.

Alan was educated at Wynnum State High School and the Royal Military College, Duntroon. Alan holds a degree in electrical engineering (Hons 1) from the University of New South Wales, a post graduate diploma in Management from the Central Queensland University and a graduate diploma in Technology Management from the Royal Military College of Science, England.

Alan graduated from Duntroon in 1967 as a Lieutenant in the Corps of Royal Australian Engineers and served in the Army for 24 years attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He had various appointments in the Army’s field and construction engineering units and at senior levels in logistics and operational capability development.

Alan was appointed to the Board of Benevolence 1995 and has served as the Chairman, Property and Central & Southern Homes Committees. He was Vice President of the Board from 2002 to 2004 and President from 2004 to 2007. Alan says that his time with the Board was a most satisfying and rewarding experience during a period of enormous change in the service. He maintains a strong interest in the Board’s activities.

Bro. Townson was conferred PSGD in 2001 and PSGW in 2007.

Robyn and Alan Townson

His early regimental appointments included construction troop and support troop command. In 1969 and 1971, he saw active service in South Vietnam involved in mine clearance operations and engineering construction work.

On leaving the Army, he worked for a short period as Deputy Grand Administrator for the Board of Benevolence where the key role was to assist the Board with the redevelopment of the McLuckey and Langtry wings at the Sandgate Homes.

He served two years in PNG 1974/76 and was the Director of Works for the Papua New Guinea Defence Force during its formation at the country’s independence in 1975. Lt Col Townson served at Army Headquarters as a Project Manager in the Material Branch responsible for the acquisition of radar and night vision equipment. As a senior contingency planner in the Army’s Logistics Branch, Alan was responsible for planning the logistic aspects for Army operational force deployments. He was the Works Manager at the 1st Military District, Queensland from 1984 until his retirement from the Army in 1987.

Alan joined the Industry Capability Network Qld and worked with the organisation for 16 years. He was employed as a Senior Engineer providing engineering and procurement services to mining, mineral processing and power generation projects in Queensland.

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He worked on the Sun Metals Zinc Refinery and the Australian Magnesium Refinery projects as an Australian Industry Participation Manager.

Bro. Townson was initiated into Celtic of Ithaca Lodge, No 84, on November 9, 1987.

He was installed as Master at the centenary of Celtic of Ithaca Lodge on July 9, 1994. Alan

Alan met Robyn, a high school teacher from Brisbane during a posting to Rockhampton and they were married in 1969. Robyn was born in Mackay. Her family travelled throughout Queensland from Cairns to Warwick finally settling in Brisbane to meet the demands of her father’s education postings. Her father was a member of Teviot Lodge No 147. Robyn trained as a high school teacher and served in Brisbane, Rockhampton and Canberra. Alan and Robyn have two adult children, Sonya and Martin and three grandchildren.

Alan finds some relaxation as a golfer and he will sometimes be found on his mountain bike. He follows rugby union, soccer and cricket and maintains his interest in military history. He is a member of the RSL Qld and Wantima Country Golf Club.

Alan is honoured to be appointed AGM and looks forward to furthering his contribution to the fraternity.

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COMPASS OR COMPASSES THAT HINGED V-SHAPED INSTRUMENT

By VW Bro. R.L. GRIMSHAW AGSWks It is when we combine the square with the compasses that we discover the most significant emblem of Freemasonry – widely known as the Square and Compasses. The compasses themselves have a highly special significance which has been recognised by many cultures over many thousands of years and it is a working tool to which all Freemasons attach the greatest importance.

Although the word compasses has been used to introduce this article, many Masonic historians and indeed a wide cross-section of the wider community as well as some in academia call this instrument the compass.

In Masonic circles this has prompted a dilemma which has plagued the fraternity over the ages. Spirited and sometimes hostile debate, resulting in what might be regarded as un-Masonic conduct, has resulted over the correct word which should be used to describe this peculiar V-shaped working tool.

To address the question of the correct usage of either word we turn to the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary, a two volume abridgement of the 22 volumes of the Oxford English Dictionary, which is considered to be the authority for the absolute meaning of all words used in English literature.

The word compasses does not appear as a ‘headword’ but is grouped under its first element which is the word compass. The Dictionary assigns eleven different meanings to the word Compass – too lengthy to list in full here – but the third definition is pertinent to this discussion and reads in full as follows: 3. An instrument for taking measurements and describing circles, “…3 consisting (in its simplest form) of two straight and equal legs connected at one end by a movable joint. Now usually in plural; also pair of compasses.

Middle English.”

The ten other meanings listed for the word Compass are briefly as follows: 1. Measure, proper proportion, due limits; 2. Ingenuity, craft, cunning; 4. A circumference, a circle, anything circular in shape: 5. A circular arc, sweep or curve; 6. A circumference, boundary, enclosing line or limit; 7.

Circumscribed area or space; 8. Bounds, limits, range, reach scope; 9. The full range of tones which a voice or musical instrument can produce; 10.

Circuit or a roundabout course or journey; 11. An instrument for determining the magnetic meridian. All of these meanings had their origins in Middle English and were in common use in the 1500s. The only time the word compass is mentioned in the UGLQ Ritual is in the words …may be within the compass of your attainments – and here the word compass, being a Polyseme, does not refer to the V-shaped hinged instrument – its true meaning is embedded in item 8 of the foregoing list; albeit that the word has Masonic overtones.

A study of the etymology of the words compass and compasses reveals that they are Middle English words. In Medieval England, say from 1150 to before 1500, the languages most spoken at court were Latin as an international language and French or Anglo-Norman in general conversation with a smattering of Old English; a language, predominantly Anglo-Saxon, dating before 1150 and which would have been commonly spoken in the different dialects across the realm. From all of this developed the anglicised language known as Middle English which is best demonstrated by the language of Geoffrey Chaucer (1343-1400) who has been sometime hailed as the father of the English language. The language and spelling began to stabilise with the advent of William Caxton’s printing press (1476). The French word was ‘compas’ from the Latin hypothetical etymological form compassus (com - with or together + passus step or pace); from which we have the Middle English words “compass” and “compasses”. It is then possible to reason that both words were being used at the same time in Middle English to express similar meaning – the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary tends to give this impression – and over time the V-shaped instrument in particular, known as a compass, also came to be recognised by the Latin hypothetical etymological form compassus – or, as the Dictionary says: ‘Now [in the Middle English period] usually in plural; also pair of compasses’.

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From here it becomes obvious that the use of either word to describe that V-shaped instrument is at the very least grammatically correct but what of its usage in our Masonic ritual.

It is not only the Freemasons but the whole world from time immemorial who has recognised the compass or compasses as a mighty symbol and we taste some of the greatest literature ever conceived by the mind of man during the renaissance period when we read the translation from the Latin Vulgate in the King James Bible, published in 1611, in the eighth chapter of the Book of Proverbs verses 24 to 30, the words …When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth.

This can be loosely interpreted from item 6 in the Oxford English Dictionary to mean “he drew a circle [with a pair of compasses] on the face of the deep”. This no doubt inspired Milton during the 1660s in compiling his epic Paradise Lost when in book VII he wrote the following lines: Then stayed the fervid wheels, and in His hand He took the golden compasses, prepar’d In God’s eternal store, to circumscribe This Universe, and all created things: One foot he center’d, and the other turn’d Round through the vast profundity obscure; And said, ‘Thus far extend, thus far thy bounds, This be thy just circumference, O World!’

Milton’s ‘Supreme Geometer’ no doubt inspired William Blake to paint The Ancient of Days (a pseudonym for God; TGGOTU) in 1790.

The founding fathers of modern Freemasonry no doubt drew on the word in common use at the time and the earliest Constitutions of the United Grand Lodge of England, the Grand Lodge of Scotland and the Grand Lodge of Ireland as well as the Book of Constitutions of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland prefer to use the word Compasses. It is spelt out in full in the approved Irish Ritual. The cryptic abbreviations in the privately printed ritual of the Emulation Lodge of Improvement No. 256 EC, dating from 1872, use the so called plural form as does the approved UGLQ ritual.

The Ancient of Days – William Blake Daniel Ch. 7 v. 9, 13, 22 Masonically – there is little doubt that Compasses is the preferred option and the most correct form when referring to that peculiar working tool; especially in ritual work.

Grammatically – either compass or compasses is correct when referring to that V-shaped instrument used for drawing circles or stepping out distance when there is no clear indication as to the preferred usage.

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LODGES IN ACTION LODGES IN ACTION

Aspley Bald Hills Lodge member joins a lodge in Afghanistan

Bro. Alex Mearns from Bald Hills Lodge has joined a lodge in Afghanistan and his recent email is worthy of publication.

"Attached is a photo of the lodge I have joined. It is a lodge of discussion where we do not go past the 1st Degree, do not yet confer degrees and meet twice a month. It is sponsered by Lodge Canada and they have done a good job. You will recall last year that I was disappointed in Timor at the lack of the Craft. I can tell you all it is alive and well in Kandahar Airfield. There are lodge meetings every night and the Order of the Eastern Star is going strong as well. In fact we wanted to meet weekly but there is no room as it is too busy with other lodges and as we all carry live rounds an argument is not suggested! WM I was wondering if you could put it to the brothers that if there is an old sword from our lodge or a now defunct lodge that is not too valuable or sentimental would it be okay to perhaps donate it to the lodge at Kandadahar?

We are called Lodge Canada as the sponsers are UGLC and the WM is Rick Fulford. The sword they have locally purchased looks like some dodgy stage prop from a 1930's movie."

"It is an interesting lodge and as a lodge of discussion it does just that, doing the work of the first degree very well in some cases but it is very different in format to what we do. As such at the last two meetings I have been chaplain and as such have not succeded in burning the building down with those damned candles. Don't panic, as a lodge of discussion we can do the different positions with dispensation as people come and go on patrol or leave as such. The WM is leaving on leave for six weeks so one of us will have to step up for the time he is away. Freemasonary is truly universal. There are brothers from the Philippines, Canada, US, Australia and last week a South African

Caboolture Lodge busy

joined up as well. White, black and brindle, all brothers of the craft and good blokes. As you can imagine we all do it differently. I have already had some strange looks with the comment " Is that how you do it?" or from me " What was that you just did?"

"In the photo we are holding a wall hanging that a now deceased brother in Canada made 16 years ago. His daughter donated it to us with the wording "Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine dad's wall hanging would hang in a lodge in Afghanistan". Well done lady!

"On my front all quite tonight. Brother Taliban has not sent the good news over ... yet... the night is but young and my floor the cleaner for me throwing myself down on the air raid siren. WM and brothers be safe and be happy that we live in a very, very good country".

Caboolture Lodge raised Bro. Glen Murray to the sublime degree of a Master Mason at their June 2010 meeting.

This meeting had 29 members and 26 visitors from many of the local lodges including Baden Powell Lodge, and all of them thoroughly enjoyed an excellent Scottish third ceremony.

A lot of the visitors were strangers to Caboolture Lodge. They came because they knew Bro. Murray from the shipping industry.

Caboolture Lodge has had to arrange Bro. Murray’s degrees around the time that he is ‘on land’ as his job as a ships captain takes him all over the world.

Wor. Bro. John Anstee presented the 3rd Tracing Board faultlessly after only joining our lodge a couple of months ago. VW Bro. Jack Lowe had his first opportunity in many years, to be the conductor, whilst Wor. Bro. Stuart Murray was the Senior Deacon for the night.

Wor. Bro. John Rapkins (Bribie Lodge) and his son attended and he delivered the Apron Charge.

John’s father Bro. Eric Rapkins was the first person to be raised in Caboolture Lodge after it was formed in 1918 and we still invest our candidates with Eric’s apron.

Larky celebrates 90 years Larky Wiese is well known and loved at Masonic Care, Sandgate, where she has had her home in the Independent living villas in Beaumetz Street since 1997. For many years Larky has also been a regular visitor to Peninsula Daylight Lodge where her presence and sense of humour has always been very much appreciated.

At the April lodge meeting it was with great pleasure that we were able to celebrate with Larky her 90th birthday.

A cake was on hand, minus 90 candles, to mark the occasion and soon after Larky was inducted as the sixth and most recent member of our Nonagenarian Club. Congratulations Larky Weise.

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Double First at Rathdowney Lodge

At the July meeting of Rathdowney Lodge Michael Schloss and Mark Wilson took their first step into Freemasonry. This is the first time in 56 years that Rathdowney has performed a double First Degree. (September 4, 1954 – Cecil Smith and Victor Burnett). Bro. Mark is the son of Wor. Bro. Greg Wilson, Immediate Past Master of the lodge.

L to R: Wor. Bro. Adam Rauber WM, Bro. Michael Schloss EA, Bro. Mark Wilson EA and Wor. Bro. Greg Wilson, IPM.

Ladies appreciated at Bayside Daylight Lodge At the proclamation Festive Board of Bayside Daylight Lodge 523 on April 12, 2010, VW Bro. R. L. Grimshaw AGSWks District 4 presented Certificates of Appreciation to three members of their Independent Ladies Group for services rendered to the lodge and community in general. The very active Ladies committee, who in addition to supporting the lodge at Festive Boards etc also support varous nursing homes, aged care facilities and the community in general by the donation of hand crafted woolen clothing which they produce in their spare time.

L to R: Mrs Maureen Gallaway, Mrs June Ford, AGSWks Lou Grimshaw and Mrs Joan Cook.

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Tibrogargan Lodge Installation Bro. Vince dreamed a dream and here's proof that dreams come true (with a concomitant portion of hard work !!).

Never in the 87 year history of Tibrogargan Lodge have we welcomed into our lodge such a large cohort of Grand Officers. MW Bro. John Menzies PGM was the Representative of the Grand Master. He was accompanied by MW Bro. Emmanuel Anthony PSM PGM, three PDGMs, three PAGMs and a Board President all present for the Installation of VW Bro. Vince McAllan PAGSWks at Tibrogargan Lodge on May 8, 2010.

When the visiting team entered, an additional 55 brethren stood in welcome.

Some 22 lodges sent emissaries. The lodge's newest members, a FC and two EAs, were particularly impressed by the assemblage and the palpable spirit of Freemasonry that invaded proceedings.

The Banquet was a happy family affair with Gloria and sons joining Vince, together with a very large number of ladies and children.

WM & Grand Officers Tibrogargan Lodge.

Bro. Vince extends his sincere thanks to every attendee who individually and collectively made this a most memorable evening.

Waverley-Palmwoods 249 Presentation Wor. Bro. Monty Jones was presented with his 50 year jewel on Tuesday, May 18, at Sundale Garden Village in Nambour.

Ladies from the OES also attended and a happy morning was enjoyed by all.

L to R: Ray Clark, Chas Gherashe, Col Robinson, Mick McClelland, WM Noel Peck, Bob Biggs, Ron Grebert with Monty Jones.

Life Govenor's Jewel Presentation On April 30, at the Installation of Central Queensland Daylight Lodge No. 532 Wor. Bro. Richard Odendahl MM (left) was presented with a Life Govenor's Jewel, Wor. Bro. Robert Evans (centre) was presented with a Life Vice Patron's Jewel by RW Bro. John Berry PAGM (right) Representative of the MWGM.

Mulgrave Aged Masons combined birthday Sharing their birthday on the same day, June 9, and all members of Mulgrave Lodge, three members cut a cake at the Festive Board, the day before their birthday.

L to R: Ralph Pender (Sec) aged 82. Herb Woodward (Treas) aged 92 and Gabe White aged 93.

Grand Officers attend Baden Powell Founders Night During the Founders Night at Baden Powell Lodge No.505, Chief Commissioner of Scouts Maurice Law OAM is photographed with the Grand Officers.

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Centenary at Duke of Strathearn Lodge in September The Duke of Strathearn Lodge 200 will celebrate 100 years of Freemasonry in Wondai on Saturday, September 18, 2010. Members of the lodge are busy planning the celebrations.

The Grand Master and Officers will perform a "Re-enactment of the Consecration Ceremony" at 2pm. A Centenary Dinner is planned for the evening.

Members of the public are invited to attend these ceremonies as well as lodge members. Keen interest is being expressed and a huge crowd is expected.

The organising committee would like to hear from anybody with memorabilia or photos of the early 100 years of the lodge.

If you require further information please contact the Secretary, P.O. Box 53, Wondai: phone 41685717 or email rmitchell@burnett.net.au.

Those intending to come, should not leave it too late to book.

Three Entered Apprentices At the July Regular Meeting of C.H. Harley Lodge, Wor. Bro. Terry Keane presented the 1st Degree Tracing Board to three Entered Apprentices - one from C.H. Harley Lodge and two from Sir Wylie Norman Lodge. This was VW Bro. Bert Kingston's first official visit as our new AGSWks, and it is clear from the photo that he enjoyed the evening.

Back Row - Wor. Bro. Terry Keane, IPM, and VW Bro. Alan Morton, Wor. Master, C.H. Harley Lodge.

Front Row - Bro. Michael Blenkinsopp, EA, Sir Wylie Norman, Bro. Rodney De Zilva, EA, C.H. Harley Lodge, Bro. James McNamara, EA, Sir Wylie Norman; VW Bro. Bert Kingston, AGSWks, Bro. Sokratis Liolios, EA, Sir Wylie Norman.

Three generations in Viking Lodge On Thursday July 22, three generations of the McAfee family were present in Viking Lodge. The occasion was the initiation of Bro. Gordon McAfee. Gordon was proudly watched by his father Bro. Mike McAfee and his grandfather Wor. Bro. Len McAfee, of Moreton Lodge.

L to R: Wor. Bro. Len McAfee, Bro. Gordon McAfee, Bro. Mike McAfee, long time family friend Wor. Bro. Tom Robinson and Master of Viking, Wor. Bro. Peter Leighton.

Baden-Powell Installation The Grand Master, MW Bro. Graeme Ewin, led a team of 29 Grand and Past Grand Officers to conduct the Installation of RW Bro. Charles Reich PAGM at the Stones Corner Masonic Centre on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. This was the first such occasion in the lodge’s 46-year history. Three Past Grand Masters also took part in the ceremony – MW Bro’s Ian Smith, Emmanuel Anthony and John Menzies – each of whom had associations with Bro. Reich in educational and scouting circles. Bro. Charles was one of the foundation members of the lodge in 1964 but had spent all of his teaching years in Cairns, Atherton, Mareeba, Gladstone and again in Cairns and most of his Masonic activities in the District of Carpentaria.

Another 22 members and 38 visitors helped make a most successful and enjoyable evening.

Six of the visitors came especially from Cairns and the Tablelands for the meeting, some of them to the complete surprise of Bro. Reich. Also among the visitors was the Master of Baden-Powell Lodge, Melbourne – Wor. Bro. Tony Eijgendaal. During the evening the Grand Master presented Benevolence jewels to Wor. Bro. John Baird and Bro. John Hartwell (pictured with the Grand Master) and Bill Whitestyles.

A modest festive board followed and, a few days later the brethren, together with ladies, some of the lodge’s widows and companions from Gloucester Royal Arch Chapter, enjoyed a relaxing afternoon luncheon at a Samford restaurant.

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Windsor Welcomes Five New Members

Bro. Cale Anstiss on his initiation with Windsor Worshipful Master Bill Roulston.

Windsor Lodge has initiated five new Entered Apprentices this year and officially welcomes these new members wishing them well in their Masonic careers.

Thursday, June 10, marked the initiation of Bro. Cale Anstiss. Cale was an excellent candidate and we are sure that he will enjoy his Masonic journey.

Windsor’s new EA’s – LtoR: Todd Hoffman, Paul Bray, Cale Anstiss, Bill Roulston WM, Craig Lewin, and Warren Rigby.

Grand Master's Masonic Quiz Re-born After an absence of some years, the Grand Master MW Bro. Adrian Burton has agreed to sponsor the quiz to be conducted by Barron Barnett Lodge in October this year. The quiz has undergone some change from the previous 20 question, multiple choices answer format. It will be in two sections, with the first section consisting of 10 questions derived from the ritual, constitution or general instructions worth up to five marks each. The second section will consist of two general questions which will require some thought and an essay type answer.

Each question will be worth up to 25 marks.

Lodges may enter one team, consisting of up to four members. The adjudicators will be from Barron Barnett Lodge and their decisions on marks will be final.

Marked papers will be returned to lodges who enter. This competition is open to all lodges throughout Queensland and while this may present some logistical problems, it is hoped that all will give serious consideration to entering a team.

The quiz provides an opportunity for lodges and their members to test their understanding and knowledge of not only the formal aspects of our Institution but also more general information. It is also a fun way to meet other members of the Craft.

It is proposed to hold the quiz sessions on a Saturday or Sunday morning[s] during October at Masonic centres appropriate to where lodges which enter, can reasonably reach. When entries are complete, these dates and places will be advised. Enquiries and advice of intention to compete should be forwarded to the Secretary of Barron Barnett Lodge, Wor. Bro. Frank Archer, telephone (07) 46644299, or email sosaso188@gmail.com before August 31. It is proposed that the winning lodge[s] will be presented with the shield at the December Quarterly Communication, and will hold the shield until the next quiz in 2012.

New Book Published

Gathering of the Clans 2012

'They Call Each Other Brother - Secret Societies and the Strange, Slow Death of Mateship in Australia, 1788-2010',

In the Gathering of the Clans article published in the May issue of the Queensland Freemason reference was made to the fact that there had not been any expressions of interest for hosting the Clans meeting in 2012.

It is a departure from the usual Masonic history in that it places Freemasonry alongside other fraternal societies, including friendly societies, trade unions and religious societies, at notable events of our history, such as the Rum Rebellion and Eureka Stockade, Federation, the Kelly Gang, etc. It is a result of nearly three decades of research. Contact Bro. Dr Bob James at email bja94988@bigpond.net.au

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Word has now been received that Yeronga Lodge No. 246 with assistance from Morningside Lodge No. 196 will host this important Scottish event in two years’ time.

A committee of six representatives from previous host lodges will be available to offer advice and assist in other ways when requested.

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Benevolence News BENEVOLENCE NEWS ON THE MOVE IN TEXAS Pat Skinner, a resident of the units managed by Masonic Care Queensland - Texas now has mobility and independence since he was presented with a motorised scooter by Greenup Lodge in Texas, after successfully applying for a Dollar for Dollar Subsidy from the Board of Benevolence. When Pat Skinner isn't using the new scooter, it is available for other residents of the Masonic Care Qld-Texas units.

Photograph courtesy of the MacIntyre Gazette: Wor. Bro. Richard Coventry (Chairman of Masonic Care Qld -Texas), Pat Skinner, Wor. Bro. Jorgen Anderson (Worshipful Master, Greenup Lodge), Wor. Bro. Brendan Pavel (Secretary/ Treasurer Masonic Care Qld-Texas)

CORSAGES For 50 years, Shorncliffe Lodge No. 420 (formerly Sandgate Lodge) led by Wor. Bro. Les Granville has provided a corsage to residents of the Sandgate Homes on Mothers Day. Bro. Granville originally grew the flowers, however the number of residents has grown so much that about 400 corsages are arranged, and so the flowers are now bought. Staff who were working on the day also received a corsage.

Unfortunately the photo was not clear enough to be included so that readers could see the delight on the faces of residents.

LIFE JACKETS DONATION On Thursday June 17, 2010, Wor. Bro. Les Roll, Worshipful Master of Maroochy Lodge, accompanied by the Secretary of the lodge and Chairman of the Nambour District Scouts Wor. Bro. Roger Roberts, presented the District Commissioner of Nambour District Mrs Pam Budge and a small group of youth members with a donation of 25 Life Jackets. These are essential items when using the canoes on the Maroochy River at the Dunethin Rock Scout Camp located at Yandina. On behalf of all the Scouts in the District, Pam gratefully acknowledged the assistance given by the Maroochy Masonic Lodge and Queensland Freemasons’ Board of Benevolence Dollar for Dollar Subsidy, for providing such valuable equipment. Each and every Jacket was labelled with the Masonic Logo to let the community know Freemasonry is out there giving assistance.

FRASER COAST TRANSFER FACILITY The official opening on April 15 of the Fraser Coast Transfer Facility was not only a dream come true, the importance of the service was highlighted when the Royal Flying Doctor Service landed and taxied up to the facility to take a patient on board for transfer. The project was the brainchild of Mr Dennis Dack, a Freemason who had a heart attack and, while awaiting transfer from Hervey Bay to Brisbane, had to wait on the tarmac in the rain for the air ambulance to arrive at 2 am. He decided that something had to be done to prevent this happening again so a committee was formed around two years ago with fund raising, lots of work and a tremendous response from locals. The RSL donated $80,000 and Fraser Coast Regional Council $190,000, along with local community groups including both Pialba and Hervey Bay Daylight Lodges and the O.E.S in Hervey Bay. The Board of Benevolence supported the lodge fundraising efforts with a Dollar for Dollar Subsidy.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Sixty-fifth Annual General Meeting of the Board of Benevolence and of Aged Masons, Widows and Orphans' Fund will be held in the Eustace A. Jones Community Hall at Masonic Care Queensland, 60 Wakefield Street, Sandgate, on Monday 29 November 2010 at 7.30 p.m.

T h e f o l l o w i n g a r e e l i g i bl e t o a t t e n d : Life Patrons, Life Vice Patrons, Life Vice Presidents and Life Governors who are subscribing members of a Lodge holding under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland.

Any subscribing member of a Lodge, holding under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland, who has made a donation of $100 or more to the Fund during the year.

David T. Roberts, Board Secretary

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POPP BURSARY The Popp Bursary is administered by The Board and is available to daughters of Freemasons, especially those in need of financial assistance to complete their secondary education. The Bursary may be used for the provision of books, uniforms and/ or fees etc.

Application forms are available from the Board Secretary by writing to 60 Wakefield Street, Sandgate 4017, emailing boardsec@benevolence.org.au, or phoning Jenny Noble on (07) 3869 6075.

Applications must be lodged with the Board Secretary no later than 12 November 2010. Applications must be verified by the Master and Secretary of the Lodge of which the applicant's father is or was a member. Financial details must be completed in full and, if more than one applicant, a separate front page must be completed for each.

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SERVE OAKEY SCOUTS

BOARD OFTHE BENEVOLENCE SERVING COMMUNITY

Wor. Bro. John Smith PSGD, Worshipful Master of Ashlar Lodge No. 127, presented two gazebos to the Oakey Scout Troop, to replace well used but worn out tents used by the troop for a variety of activities. The lodge raises most of its funds from the net proceeds of ticket sales to a performance at the Toowoomba Repertory Theatre. Publicity was gained through articles in The Oakey Champion and The Chronicle.

Photo courtesy of The Oakey Champion: John Smith (Worshipful Master), Back Row - Yuka (exchange student), Jacqui Barnes (Scout Group Leader), Chris Gorton, David Stinten (Scout Leader), Margaret Loiterton (Scout Leader); Front Row - Jessica Faulkener, Luke Watherstone, Rover Shannon Stinten, Selina Bolton-Coombs, Scouts.

MARINE RESCUE BRIBIE

NEW LAWN EDGER

Bribie Lodge No.520 raised funds through a Silver Circle, and then applied to the Board of Benevolence for a Dollar for Dollar Subsidy, to assist Marine Rescue Bribie with the much needed refurbishment of the squadron base.

Wor. Bro. Noel Justo, Worshipful Master of Bribie Lodge, is a radio officer at VMR 455 and made the support of this voluntary organisation his community project for his year in office.

The Masonic Care facility at Arundel has a new motorised lawn edger, generously donated by the Gold Coast Masonic Bowls Club.

Bro. Peter Fletcher from Stradbroke Lodge No. 349 was photographed edging the lawns.

PRESENTATION TO PAA A cheque for $800 was presented by RW Bro. Peter Wickins PSGW, from the members of the Duke of Leinster Lodge No.8 UGLQ matched by a Dollar for Dollar Subsidy from the Board of Benevolence and of Aged Masons Widows and Orphans’ Fund, to Peninsula Animal Aid (PAA) in recognition of work done over many years by the late Wor. Bro. Laurie Preston. A deep framed copy of the ‘Absent Brethren Toast’ verses, sung by the brethren of the lodge each month, with a mounted Widow’s Brooch was presented by Wor. Bro. Alan Jones, the lodge Almoner, to Mrs Betty Preston, the co-founder of the animal shelter. The PAA shelter officially opened in 1974 after a great deal of personal effort by Lawrie and Betty Preston. The non euthanasia policy means that all animals taken into the shelter stay until they are adopted, and the population explodes during holiday times. Veterinary costs alone last year were in excess of $175,000 and so support is always gratefully received.

TEXAS & INGLEWOOD UNITS

SANDGATE INDEPENDENT LIVING UNIT

Ten rental units are owned by the Goondiwindi Regional Council and managed by Greenup Lodge Management Committee.

There is a vacancy in one of the Independent Living Units at Sandgate.

For more information, contact Wor. Bro. Bevan Pavel on 4653 1193 or Wor. Bro. Richard Coventry on 4653 5148.

Please contact the Regional Manager, Mrs Joyce Stephan, on 3869 6000 for further information.

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THE DISTRICT GRAND LODGES OF CARPENTARIA AND NORTH QUEENSLAND IN ACTION

Cairns Chapter OES No103 in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria were delighted to welcome two candidates for Initiation into the Chapter.

L to R: Sr Leonie Stevens, Leonie is a paramedic with the Queensland ambulance service, Sr. Dawn Van Leeuwen, Past District Grand Matron of the Far North District Grand OES, Sr Lea Kettle, Lea works in the control room of the Queensland ambulance service

The Cairns OES No. 103 in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria Installed Sister Ruth Laycock into the chair as its Worth Matron at its recent Installation meeting.

Pictured seated with Sister Laycock is the newly Invested Worth Patron of the Cairns Chapter Brother Barry Hungerford.

Standing Left to Right is RW Bro. Peter Johnson, District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria, Sister Marlene Wakely, Worthy Matron of the Far North District Grand OES, and VW Bro. Robert Wakely, Worthy Patron of the Far North District Grand OES and Deputy District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria.

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Brethren of Herberton Corrie Lodge No. 39, in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria were delighted when the lodge Initiated Bro. Gregory Howell into the craft earlier in 2010.

It was the first Initiation for the lodge since 2001 and brethren were pleased that the District Grand Master, RW Bro. Peter Johnson, supported by District Grand Officers of the District Grand Lodge assisted with the Initiation.

L to R: RW Bro. Peter Johnson DGM, Bro. Howell and Master of Herberton Corrie Lodge Wor. Bro. Kevin Coenik.

Granite Lodge No. 157 in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria held its Installation meeting in Mareeba where Wor. Bro. Ron Goodhew was Installed as Master of the lodge, Pictured is the District Grand Master RW Bro. Peter Johnson and Wor. Bro. Ron Goodhew who last held the position of Master of the lodge in 1977.

Mrs Sylvia Carswell, Lifestyle co-ordinator of the Morinda Homes and Mrs Betty Rankine, Woodward Retirement Village social committee convenor pooled their resources and organised a very successful fashion parade during May.

Temple Memorial Lodge No376H in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria held its Installation meeting in Cairns and installed Wor. Bro. Mal Woolford into the chair. The lodge installation was attended by brethren from throughout the district and Bro. Woolford and his wife Lynne were honoured by a large attendance at the dinner. The Installation cake was cut at the dinner, held with a chinese banquet

The parade was held in the community hall at the Morinda Home at Whitfield in Cairns. Eight ladies from the Morinda Homes and eight ladies from the Woodward retirment village participated in the parade. They were escorted by three brethren from the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria.

Back row, RW Bro. Brian Smith, VW Bro. Clyde Dorries, Middle row, Mrs Betty Rankine fourth from the left and far right Wor. Bro. Bruce Jackson.

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District Grand Officers and visiting brethren retire following the Proclamation of the RW District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria.

On Thursday, June 10, 2010, the District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of North Queensland, RW Bro. Ian MacKenzie, accompanied by District Grand Master, Past Grand Masters, other brethren and their wives (a total of 19) set off from Townsville for the usual five day trip to Mt. Isa and Cloncurry to attend the lodges Installations. On the first day they stopped overnight in Hughenden, the second day they travelled to Mt. Isa and that night District Grand Lodge Officers conducted the Installation ceremony for Guthrie Lodge No 255, with the exception of the Installing Master which was carried out by Wor. Bro. Michael Murphy.

The next day was back to Cloncurry, unfortunately because of circumstances the Cloncurry Lodge No 179 Installation could not be carried out. The same brethren who had conducted the Installation ceremony in Mt Isa conducted a demonstration Installation for the brethren who were present. The next day was back to Hughenden and on the Monday they drove back to Townsville. The total distance driven was approximately 1800 km.

Bentley Park Lodge No 311 in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria is delighted to have a 5th generation Freemason initiated into the craft. Bro. Cameron Lynch was initiated into Bentley Park on July 17, 2010.

He is the son of Wor. Bro. Neil Lynch and is a 5th generation Freemason.

L to R: Bro. Cameron Lynch, VW Bro. Garry Rooke (Master) and Wor. Bro. Neil Lynch.

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Twenty four young ladies were presented on debut before the District Grand Master RW Bro. Ian MacKenzie, his wife Jodie, and the Mayor of Townsville Cr Les Tyrrell OAM, at the 2010, 76th Annual Townsville Masonic Charity Debutante Ball on Saturday evening, May 29, 2010.

On the evening a special presentation was made to Mrs Lenore Nielsen recognising her 40 years of support to the annual debutante ball as the dance instructor, advisor on ceremonial aspects of the evening, as a committee member and fittingly this year as the Matron-of-Honour.

RW Bro. Ian Mackenzie, District Grand Master, District Grand Lodge of North Queensland together with his wife Jodie, the Mayor of Townsville, Cr Les Tyrell OAM and his wife Pat, the Matron of Honour, Mrs Lenore Nielsen, surrounded by the debutantes, ladies-in-waiting, flower girls, and the Junior Princess, Breannan Young, and members of Townsville Bethel No 7 Job’s Daughters.

Wor. Bro. Duncan Walker was pleased to be able to take part in the Proclamation of the District Grand Master and the investing of the District Grand Officers of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria when he was invited to invest the Officers of District Grand Architect, District Grand Sword Bearer and the District Grand Deacons with collars and jewels of their office. Pictured is Bro. Walker looking on as the District DC, Wor. Bro. Raja Chohan moved through the line. Pictured in the line are the District Grand Architect, Wor. Bro. Dave Scott, District Senior Grand Deacons, Wor. Bros. Bob Maher, Barry Nicolls and RW Bro. Winston Jennings, District Junior Grand Deacon, Wor. Bro. Robbie Chohan and District Grand Sword Bearer Wor. Bro. Noel Screen.

After the Proclamation of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria a banquet was held at the local Germania Club at which time a past District Grand Master's Roast was hosted by VW Bro. Lyndon Brandt. Pictured in the front row are the four Past District Grand Masters who were ROASTED on the night.

Photo: Courtesy of Glamour Look Studios, L to R (front row): RW Bros. Duncan Walker, Townsville Carl Richardson, Bob Lackey, and Phil Starr.

Back row is VW Bro. Lyndon Brandt and RW District Grand Master, Peter Johnson.

The Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland, MW Bro. Graeme Ewin attended the quarterly communication of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria as one of his final official duties as Grand Master before the Grand Installation early in July.

Pictured with the Grand Master, who is fourth from the left in the front row, is RW Bro. District Grand Master Peter Johnson, Deputy District Grand Master VW Bro. Robert Wakely, and District Grand Officers of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria.

At the District Grand Lodge of North Queensland June Quarterly Communication The Grand Master MW Bro. Graham Ewin presented VW Bro. Alastair Anderson with his PDGDC Certificate. VW Bro. Anderson travelled from Hughenden to Townsville to receive this certificate.

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Serving the Community COMMUNITY Donation of funds from Caloundra Masonic Lodge

At a recent Caloundra Installation, a cheque for $3000 was presented, making an overall contribution from the lodge to the Delta Vision Deconvolution Microscope of $3900.

Donation of funds to the Assistant Grand Master from Bob Haslam WM and brethren of Caloundra Masonic Lodge.

Gregory Lodge cheque presentation for Bladder Scanner

Gregory Lodge has been involved with the Cairns Base Hospital since 1886 when the lodge donated a guinea to the hospital. To help celebrate the lodge’s (and the association with the hospital) 125th Anniversary next year the lodge embarked on a concerted effort to increase fund raising to assist the most important facility in Cairns.

In the year 2008 to 2009 a total of $ 11,919 was raised for various items for the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation. This year, 2009 to 2010, a total of $ 14,500 has been raised to purchase a Bladder Scanner for use in early Cancer detection. These funds were raised through sausage sizzles at both Bunnings Stores in Cairns. The funds were supported by a dollar for dollar subsidy by the United Grand Lodge of Queensland Board of Benevolence in Brisbane who also supported our efforts last year. In earlier years the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria joined the hospital in fund-raising to support the purchase of an Ultra Sound for the Maternity Ward which cost $250,000.

Gregory Lodge was the first Freemasons Lodge Chartered in Cairns in April 1886 and has been an important contributor to Cairns in general and the Cairns Base Hospital in particular. We have had five lodge brethren serve as Mayors of Cairns at various times as were many of the local prominent public servants and business entrepreneurs. Many of Cairns major streets are named after people who joined Gregory Lodge and served their community within the structure of Freemasonry.

VW Bro. Ivor Player, Tony Franz and Wor. Bro. Peter Percali, We now look forward to continuing our association and/or partnership with the Hospital by assisting in helping the Cairns Base obtain a new unique piece of WM of Gregory Lodge at the cheque presentation. equipment to help the health needs of Cairns and Far North Queensland residents.

VW Bro. Ivor Player PDGDC Gregory Lodge Fund-raising Committee joint chair with Tony Franz, CEO of the FNQ Hospital Foundation with the Bladder Scanner.

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Dunellan’s Golf Set Raffle

Dunellan Lodge No. 480 wishes to thank the brethren of approximately 50 lodges for their participation in the ‘Golf Set Raffle’, held in celebration of our 50th year and to proudly support the MW Grand Master's Deconvolutional Microscope appeal.

At the recent Installation of Bro. Lawrence Witham, he presented a cheque to the Grand Master for $2,000 in support of that project. The winning ticket number was 00143, in the name of J. Francis, from Warwick. Wor. Bro. Francis is well known to many, as he is the Grand Sword Bearer.

Gympie District combine for Roadcraft bicycle donation Through the combined effort of the 11 lodges in Gympie District and the assistance of the Board of Benevolence, the lodges were able to donate 26 new bicycles to Roadcraft for their bicycle safety program to be used by the youth in the community and surrounding areas.

Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge helps the Microscope Appeal Wor. Master of Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge No.521 Wor. Bro. Ron Dreger presenting the MW Grand Master with a $500 cheque on May 4, 2010 at the Installation Banquet. The cheque was made payable to the Board of Benevolence for the Grand Master’s Microscope appeal.

Flying Doctor benefits Members of Quilpie Lodge No 510 assisted in the annual soup night at the Artesian Waters Caravan Park Yowah Opal Field in aid of the Royal Flying Doctor Service where $1031 was raised.

VW Bro. Ian Richardson AGSWks and Wor. Bro. Peter Heywood IPM.

Northgate Remembrance helps Meals on Wheels Northgate Remembrance Lodge works hard every second Saturday morning cooking sausages outside Jack Purcell Meats at Virginia.

The proceeds of this endeavour are distributed on a needs basis within the local community.

The recipients on this occasion are the Sandgate Meals on Wheels.

They were first approached by RW Bro. John France offering the lodge’s assistance for some tangible asset. They suggested that their computer system was “on its last legs” and help at any level would be very much appreciated. A talk to their “computer man” ended with a complete replacement of two networked desk top units and a colour laser printer. Using the “Dollar for Dollar” subsidy the Worshipful Master RW Bro. Vince Wright presented a cheque for $4100 to Bill Smith, President of Sandgate Meals on Wheels.

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Scouts benefit from donation At a meeting of Redlands Sovereign Chapter Rose Croix No. 211 on February13, 2010 a cheque for $1000 was presented to Mr Ross Hurford from the Mount Cotton Scout Group to enable them to replace a broken ZIP hot water boiler with a new one. Mr. Hurford thanked the chapter for the most generous donation which was a result of fund raising efforts by the members as well as a contribution from the Board of Benevolence of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland.

The chapter became involved with the Mount Cotton Scouts as they cater for our enthronement luncheon and also our fund-raising breakfasts.

Waverley-Palmwoods Leukaemia Presentation

The June meeting of Waverley-Palmwoods Lodge was an open night to enable a presentation to be made to the Leukaemia Foundation. After a brief business meeting the lodge was closed and ladies and visitors joined the brethren for a DVD presentation by Mr Headley Lockyer, Community Services Officer, detailing the work of the foundation. All present were very impressed with the sterling services the Foundation provides, with one particular aspect being the providing of free accommodation for country people undergoing treatment.

The Foundation receives no government funding, relying wholly on donations, bequests and its own fund-raising efforts. VW Bro. Klaus Hempfing of WaverleyPalmwoods Lodge has a close affinity with the Foundation. Klaus has raised substantial funds over the years through playing his Barrel Organ at shopping centres and other public functions.

In order to promote the face of Freemasonry these funds are channelled to the Leukaemia Foundation through Waverley-Palmwoods Lodge. Klaus says he gets a lot of personal satisfaction out of his interaction with the public, and the expressions on children’s faces when his stuffed toy monkey waves to them are priceless. VW Bro. Hempfing presented Mr Lockyer with a cheque for $2598 on behalf of the lodge. The lodge was able to take advantage of the dollar for dollar subsidy scheme through the Board of Benevolence. This money will be used to provide television sets in the Foundation’s accommodation units for country people in Brisbane.

This is the second such donation made to the Foundation in recent times to purchase TV sets. The brethren then invited the ladies and visitors to join them for supper.

Youngcare presentation Youngcare is committed to raising awareness of the fact that more than 6500 young Australians with full time care needs are living in aged care facilities. To assist Youngcare in providing dignified lifetsyles for young people with full time care needs, including the provision of accommodation on the Gold Coast, the Order of the Secret Monitor, supported by the Board of Benevolence “Dollar for Dollar Scheme”, presented cheques to them.

The photograph shows the Most Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler, Most Worthy Brother Reg Matthews, on the right, presenting the cheques to Kirsty Graham, Director of Fundraising for Youngcare, supported by Most Worthy Brother Ian Wylde, President of the Grand Executive Committee and Very Worthy Brother Derek Allman, Grand Treasurer.

April Bursary Presentation MW Bro. Graeme Ewin GM, Board President Bro. Cedric Holland and Bursary Committee Members; Bros. Emmanuel Anthony PSM PGM and John Arrell with recipients Patrick Jones, Shelby Harris, Chloe Gam, John Garsden, Kirra Gam, Laura Moffatt, Jodie Schluter and Nicholas Dodt.

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Pallarenda Park in Townsville gets funding boost More fun in the park can be expected at Freemasons’ Pallarenda Park as the popular outdoor spot received a much needed facility funding boost.

Townsville City Council pledged their continued support to help make improvements at Freemasons’ Pallarenda Park, after a $10,000 injection from the group’s North Queensland branch.

The group presented the funds to Townsville Deputy Mayor, Councillor David Crisafulli, at a community barbecue at the park on Sunday, May 16.

The move is part of a five-year deal that began in 2007 that will see Freemasons donate a total of $50,000 towards park improvements and upkeep.

Already two playgrounds have been installed along with a number of new barbecue and seating facilities.

Cr Crisafulli said the partnership would continue to have significant benefits for the many families who use the park.

“Pallarenda Park is one of the more frequently used parks in Townsville, and has certainly had a good workout over the years. As a result, the park needs constant maintenance and upgrades to facilities, for the enjoyment and safety of local families and visitors” he said.

Cr Crisafulli, VW Bro. Colin Breckon, President of the District Board of Benevolence, and the District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of North Queensland, RW Bro. Ian MacKenzie.

The beat of a different drum!

Worshipful Master Mark Murrell of Redcliffe First Settlement Lodge is usually at home at the keyboard of a computer, but here he tries his hand at the Congas. This is the handover of the conga drums and other percussion instruments to the Endeavour Learning and Lifestyle Service at Redcliffe. Items were donated by the lodge with Board of Benevolence Subsidy. Mark was accompanied by lodge chaplain, John Taylor and Alana Connor, Pierre Legouais and Ralph Toghill.

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Other Orders Job’s Daughters Annual Camp

The Job’s Daughters Annual Camp was conducted at Frederick Marsden Youth Centre, over the Queen’s Birthday weekend June 11 to 13.

It was a little bit cold at the camp so every one was rugged up to try to keep warm for the start on Friday night.

Michelle Gouge, the camp coordinator, kept the girls busy the whole weekend trying to find ‘who did it’, as the theme of the camp was how to host a murder.

The Daughters needed to bring along their best detective skills to participate in the numerous murder activities.

Friday night saw the Daughters participate in some challenging cooperation games with a message that ‘If You Participate, Then You Will Achieve’. The Daughters also had the opportunity to hone in on their investigative skills with some mini detective games as a sampler for the events to follow for the morning activity. Some of the Daughters unfortunately overdid it that evening and stayed up most of the night – not a good idea when you are required to investigate a murder the very next morning!

The Daughters woke to a crime scene and some adults who were witnesses and friends of the murdered victim. They had to question and interrogate these suspects to ultimately decide who killed Tracy Rounder! After a great morning the Daughters participated in some rotational sports games including volleyball, tennis, soccer and air hockey, followed by an evening of marshmallow roasting over a camp fire and a game of thieves and detectives in the shadows of the night.

Sunday morning the Daughters attended by a church parade hosted by Mrs Rhonda Nelson who delivered the message of Jurisdictional Guardian, Jennifer Neilson, ‘ It started with a spark.’ The final activities involved some games such as wink murder, handshake murder and SPUD, which were entertaining for all.

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The Petrie Preceptory at Caboolture conferred the Malta grade on Saturday morning, July 17, 2010 on Fratre J. Jones of Petrie Preceptory also Fratre T. Faulkner of Preceptory. We thank the Venerable Preceptor of Iona Ven. Fr. Paul Holland for this privilege.

The Venerable Preceptor of Petrie Ven. Fr. Jack Lowe and his officers conducted a very well rehearsed, excellent ceremony.

The District Grand Prior of Queensland and Papua New Guinea Rt. Em. Fr. John Ross was in attendance and he congratulated the Petrie

Preceptory members for a first class ceremony.

Fr. Ted Fauljkner was so moved by the experience of the degree that he was unable to respond at the festive board which followed, this was the first time in almost 20 years that any of us has seen him lost for words.

With the excellent work and the harmonious, friendly atmosphere in Petrie Preceptory we are rapidly increasing our numbers.

At the moment we have an application to affiliate and an Initiation waiting with another set of Initiation papers being processed.

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Job's Daughters in Grand Hall Grand Hall in Ann Street opened for a meeting, but not a male was to be seen on the floor. This was to be a very memorable occasion for Job’s Daughters in Queensland. Permission was granted by the Grand Master MW Bro. Graeme Ewin for the Daughters to meet in Grand Hall to celebrate the homecoming and Official Visit of Mrs Elaine Gray Supreme Guardian of Job’s Daughters International (wife of the UGLQ Grand Director of Ceremonies).

In the Grand Masters Chair- Honoured Queen Erin Loadsman.

This combined meeting featured Daughters from all five of the Bethels in South East Queensland, Chermside, Sunnybank, Ipswich, Wynnum and Northern Brisbane. Apologies were received from the Daughters of the only Bethel outside of Brisbane, Bethel No.7 Townsville. The Honoured Queen for the night was Ms Erin Loadsman from Sunnybank Bethel, who occupied the Grand Master’s chair for the ceremony. The Daughters on the floor ranged in age from 10 years to 20 years old, covering the full age spectrum of the order. The meeting was run in a professional manner and the ritual work of the girls was superb, with one young lady being asked to fill a position only 10 minutes before the Bethel opened. It had been feared that the usually very softly spoken girls would not be heard in Grand Hall, but these fears were very quickly laid to rest as charge after charge was delivered with skill and aplomb as once quiet voices filled the Hall.

The meeting was conducted in the presence of Ms Jennifer Nielsen, Jurisdictional Guardian of Job’s Daughters Queensland, MW Bro. Graeme Ewin and Mrs Pam Ewin, with other Grand Lodge Officer’s wives seated in the front row to enjoy the ritual work of these young ladies.

Like Freemasonry, Job's Daughters in Queensland is in need of new members.

It is only through meetings like this one that Job’s Daughters can spread the word of the Order to the entire Masonic Family.

Daughters form a "Cross" to close the ceremony.

By Wor. Bro. A. Pankhurst PSGD

Bethel increase numbers Bethel Nº 23 Northern Brisbane of Job's Daughters International on July 4 initiated Sandra Costello on her birthday. Her father Renato is a Past Master of Phoenix Lodge and her sister Vanessa is the current Junior Princess. Her mother and grandmother were very proud onlookers. Sandra brings the Bethel strength to 12.

With two more Initiates in the next meetings the Bethel is going from strength to strength.

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50 Year Jewel Presentations

The Worshipful Master of Wallangarra Lodge No. 236 Russ Marsden travelled to Sydney to present Bro. William (Bill) Broom with his 50 Year Jewel at is home in Moorebank. He was very pleased to recieve the Jewel which was followed by morning tea.

It was fitting to say the least that RW Bro. Stan Rawlings PAGM, Representative of the Grand Lodge of Ireland at or near the United Grand Lodge of Queensland, and member of the Duke of Leinster Lodge No. 8 UGLQ, should receive his 50 Year Service Jewel at the Queensland Irish Heritage Lodges Association combined lodges Irish Night on St Patrick’s Day – with St Patrick Lodge No. 5 being the host lodge – and the candidate for the evening being one Bro. Shannon Patrick – it was a great night for all those who are Irish and for all those who would like to be Irish. MW Bro. Emmanuel Anthony PSM PGM, Representative of the MW Grand Master, engaged the assistance of Mrs Thelma Rawlings to assist in the presentation of the 50 Year Jewel to her husband.

RW Bro. Stan Rawlings (L), with Mrs Rawlings and MW Bro. Emmanuel Anthony.

On Friday, May 28, 2010 MW Bro. Emmanuel Anthony attended Fassifern Kilwinning Lodge No 83 and presented Wor. Bro. Desmond Winks with a 50 Year Service Jewel and Pin. Des’s Father, Uncle, Great Uncle and Great Grand Father were members of Fassifern Kilwinning Lodge. The meeting was attended by a large number of brethren and visitors as well as Des’s wife, Gloria and his daughter Roslyn, son in law Mark and grandson Connor.

Wor. Bro. Des Winks and his wife Gloria.

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Bro. Keith Lorimer is a member of one of the several different families that have been a part of the fabric of Theodore Unmack Lodge No. 60 UGLQ since its founding in 1889. The Lorimer name was entered into the books of the lodge in 1925 with the initiation of his father Bro. Albert Edward Lorimer. A third generation of the Lorimer name in the lodge is perpetuated by his two nephews. Bro. Keith Lorimer was initiated in November 1959 and it was his nephew, RW Bro. Gary Lorimer DGTreas., PJGW, who was privileged to present his 50 Year Service Jewel to him in February 2010.

Bro. Keith Lorimer with his wife Maureen and RW Bro. Gary Lorimer (R)

Bro. Norman Stevenson was initiated into Theodore Unmack Lodge No.60 UGLQ in January 1960 and for many years his employment took him away from Brisbane preventing him from continuing his Masonic career. He currently lives in retirement at Kawana Waters on the Sunshine Coast and is not able to commute easily to Brisbane. He On Tuesday, May 18, eight brethren of was presented with his 50 Year Service Jewel at his home by his long time friend and Waverley-Palmwoods Lodge No. 249, and Master of the Lodge, Wor. Bro. Don Fenwick. three ladies gathered at the Sundale Nursing Home in Nambour for the presentation of a 50 Wor. Bro. Don Fenwick (R) congratulates Bro. Year Jewel to Wor. Bro. Albert Montgomery Norman Stevenson.

Jones, which was followed by a special morning tea. The event was a complete surprise to Monty.

At the Capricornia Lodge No. 222 regular meeting on May 18, RW Bro. Jack Berry PAGM and Treasurer of the lodge was presented with a 50 Year Service Jewel, Lapel Pin and Certificate by VW Bro. Stan Lindsay AGSWks District 41.

RW Bro. Berry was initiated on May 5, 1960 in Perserverence Lodge No. 125 (now defunct).

L to R: VW Bro. Stan Lindsay, Wor. Bro. Rob Manning PGStdBr, the lodge DC and RW Bro. Jack Berry.

The presentation was made by Wor. Bro. Noel Peck, Wor. Master of Waverley-Palmwoods Lodge. Monty was Initiated, Passed and Raised in the now defunct Dalby Services Memorial Lodge in 1960. Monty affiliated with Waverley Lodge No. 170 in 1963 and served as Wor. Master in 1966 and again in 1981. He is one of the 19 Waverley brethren who consolidated with Palmwoods Lodge in 1998 thus forming Waverley-Palmwoods Lodge No. 249. Monty has also served as Worthy Patron in the OES.

L to R: Wor. Bros. Ray Clark, Charles Gherashe, Col Robinson, Mick McClellan, Noel Peck, Bob Biggs and Ron Grebert. Wor. Bro. Jones seated. Photo by. Wor. Bro. Don McGlusky

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50 Year Jewel Presentations

At the regular meeting of Biggenden Lodge held on May 20, 2010, RW Bro. Don Dowling PDGM was presented with a 50 Year Service Jewel. There were 57 brethren, representing some 16 lodges in attendance. The presentation was made on behalf of the UGLQ.

by VW Bro. Rex Bowman PAGSW. An excellent festive banquet was served by the lodge ladies following the ceremony, and a great night was had by all.

RW Bro. Dowling PDGM (left) is presented with his 50 year jewel, gold lapel pin and certificate

by VW Bro. Rex Bowman PAGSWks.

The Grand Master, MW Bro. Graeme Ewin, presented a 50 Year Jewel to Wor. Bro. Lawrence Witham APM, the newest Installed Master of Dunellan Lodge No. 480 on May 15, 2010. The Master’s wife, Ruby, is shown pinning on the jewel. The Grand Master spoke of Lawrie’s past work in the Queensland Police Force that took place mainly in outback regions of the State which prevented Lawrie taking office earlier in his Masonic career. His devotion to his mother lodge in travelling to and from Esk to Stones Corner to attend most practice and regular meetings over the past 10 years, was indicative of his zeal and attachment to the craft. Of particular interest is that Lawrie was the first Initiate into Dunellan Lodge.

At the Masonic Centre Pialba and at the regular meeting of the Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge on Tuesday July 6, RW Bro. Russell Clarke presented Wor. Bro. Ray Burton with a 50 Year Service Jewel on behalf of the Grand Master and the UGLQ.

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60 Year Jewel Presentations

In the same year, 1949, that the Glasgow Rangers won the Scottish Football League, the USSR tested its first atom bomb, and Robert Menzies became Prime Minister of Australia, Jim Donnan was initiated into Freemasonry per medium of Commercial Lodge in Glasgow, Scotland. Jim became a Master Mason in February in 1950.

Wor. Bro. Richard Gailey PJGW was presented with his 60 Year Service Jewel at the May regular meeting of Bayside Daylight Lodge No. 523 by the Worshipful Master VW Bro. Keith Dyer ISO, PDGDC. RW. Bro Gailey was initiated in John F Shale Lodge No. 250 on December 18, 1948 and installed as Worshipful Master on July 20, 1971. He served Grand Lodge as Grand Pursuivant, AGSWks, a metropolitan member of the Board of General Purposes and country representative of Killarney Lodge No. 108 for more than 18 years. He affiliated with Bayside Daylight Lodge on October 8, 2001.

He migrated to Australia in 1953, maintaining his membership of Commercial Lodge until 1962, when he affiliated with Esoteric Lodge.

Wor. Bro. Tom Treloar PSGD, a member of Euclid Lodge No. 502, UGLQ was presented with his 60 Year Service Jewel recently.

Jim became Master of Esoteric Lodge in 1971.

He also joined the Prince of Wales Royal Arch Chapter in 1976.

Assistant Grand Superintendent of Workings for District 15, VW Bro. Charles Luckman, made the presentation on behalf of the MW Grand Master at Tom’s residence on June 25 this year. Tom’s wife, Ailsa, also witnessed the presentation.

Jim was awarded the Life Patron's jewel of the Aged Masons Widows and Orphan Fund in 2002. He has set a fine example by his regular attendance and commitment to Freemasonry.

In 1999 he was awarded the 50 Year Service Jewel, followed at our November meeting, 2009, by the 60 Year Service Jewel, together with the corresponding Lapel Badge.

It was with great pleasure that VW Bro. Tom Lane, AGSWks. presented his friend and fellow brother, VW Bro. Steve Davis with a 60 Year Jewel at the completion of The Queensland Lodge No. 2 U.G.L.Q. practice and management meeting held on Monday, February 1, 2010.

Well done Wor. Bro. Jim Donnan.

A 60 Year Jewel and lapel pin was presented to Wor. Bro. Erhart on Friday February 12, 2010 in the Many Peaks Temple in the Port Curtis Historical Village by our Wor Master, Wor. Bro. Nick Ralph.

RW Bro. Norman Harret being presented with his 60 year jewel by MW. Bro. Graeme Ewin GM.

The District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of North Queensland RW Bro. Ian MacKenzie, presenting VW Bro. Norm Cooper with his 60 Year Service Jewel. The presentation was made at VW Bro. Cooper's residence and the District Grand Master was accompanied by members of Harmony Daylight and other District lodges.

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Tom was initiated in Clayfield Lodge No. 331 in November, 1949 at the age of 24.

Photo shows Wor. Bro. Treloar (left) being congratulated by VW Bro. Luckman.

A 60 Year Jewel and Lapel Pin was presented to Wor. Bro. John Norris by RW Bro. Neil Jones PJGW on Thursday, May 6, 2010.

Wor. Bro. John Joseph Norris, Lodge Junior Warden, has held an office in Ironsides Lodge for the past 10 consecutive years.

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60 Year Jewel Presentations Yeerongpilly Lodge No. 451 member Colin James Nicol was initiated in Newtown Lodge on August 30, 1949, passed September 29, 1949 and raised on January 10, 1950. He affiliated with Yeerongpilly Lodge on April 26, 1958 and first elected organist in 1959, the year his father Wor. Bro. James Nicol was installed in the chair. He then went through the various offices until elected Master in 1969/70. He was again elected organist in 1979 and has held this office ever since. As well as the organist for Yeerongpilly he has played the organ for Stanley, Kianawah, Yeronga and Norman Park lodges. He still plays for Norman Park Lodge. He holds Grand Rank of PSGD.

The Worshipful Master Ian Kelly presents Worshipful Brother Colin Nicol PSGD with his 60Year jewel

On the same night Wor. Bro Ian Kelly presented Wor. Bro. Les Crocker with his 60 Year Jewel. Leslie Joseph Crocker was initiated in Yeerongpilly Lodge on April 24, 1959, passed September 26, 1959 and raised February 27, 1960. He held various offices over the years and was WM 1976/77 and 1999/2000.

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On Wednesday evening, March 10, 2010 after the General Meeting of Kingaroy Lodge No. 189, the lodge was closed and family and friends were invited into the lodge room to witness MW Bro. Graeme Ewin GM present to RW Bro. Clive W. Black PAGM with his 60 Year Jewel. The jewel was pinned to RW Bro. Black's jacket by his daughter Heather and son Robert. RW Bro. Clive Black is the lodge’s oldest and longest surviving member. He was initiated in May 1949 and has been a member of Kingaroy Lodge ever since. He turns 98 later this year and only his hearing has limited his active participation in very recent times. A large festive board followed with approximately 60 people in attendance.

L to R: Son Robert, RW Bro. Clive Black PAGM, MW Bro. Graeme Ewin GM, and daughter Heather.

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“I never thought I would live to 104”

Living to 104 years of age is simple. “Just keep breathing” says a witty Bob Bielby.

The Corinda resident celebrated this remarkable milestone at Bethesda Caring Centre on March 22.

“I never thought I would live to 104,” Bob said smiling.

“I’ve been very lucky.”

Bob’s son, Gary, agreed his father was a fortunate man.

“He was a smoker for 70 years,” Gary said.

“But he has always had a healthy diet and as a young man he was a good swimmer, diver and soccer player who was presented with

several medals and cups.”

Gary attributed his father’s longevity to his mother.

“Mum and Dad never had a car so they had to walk everywhere but it never stopped them from getting around,” he said.

“In fact this may also have contributed to dad’s longevity.”

Bob was born in Oxley on March 22, 1906.

She was more than 16 years his junior and they had two children, Carole and Gary.

“As dad was repeatedly on strike during 1957 and 1958, my mum influenced him to go back to Brisbane as there were jobs available and they bought a house at Sherwood,” Gary said.

Still as sharp as a tack, Bob said he looked forward to celebrating his 105th birthday next year.

After leaving school he worked with his father, blacksmithing before becoming a barber and eventually a boner.

Bob was recently awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (General Division) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list and is a member of Rockhampton Lodge No 106.

In 1945, he married Dorothy, a nurse from Rubyvale.

Article reprinted from The Northern Satellite Newspaper

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