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Freemason THE QUEENSLAND

FEBRUARY 2010

The Official Magazine of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland

Grand Installation Preview Inside + Grand Masters Message + The New GM Elect + Order of Service Presentation + Grand Superintendent of Workings Elect

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THE QUEENSLAND FREEMASON

Order in the House

Official Magazine of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland Masonic Memorial Centre 311 Ann Street Brisbane 4000 GPO Box 2204 Brisbane 4001 Tel: (07) 3229 3533 Fax: (07) 3229 9288 Grand Master: Graeme Albert EWIN Deputy Grand Master: Adrian BURTON Assistant Grand Master: Gregory James GODING 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: dglcarpentaria@optusnet.com.au page 2

In October 2009, the Assistant Grand Master, RW Bro. Greg Goding revisited Adelaide to once again deliver his Order in the House Presentation to over 400 South Australian Freemasons at the half yearly communication of the Grand Lodge of South Australia.

At that same time the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, HRH, The Duke of Kent was on an official visit to South Australia.

Through the efforts of MW Bro. Ray Clark, Grand Master of South Australia and Sir Eric Pearce PProGM (SA) a meeting was organised between HRH The Duke of Kent and RW Bro. Goding.

The Grand Lodge of South Australia has now invited our Assistant Grand Master to give his Presentation in Darwin in March – such is the support they have for the Order in the House concept.

The United Grand Lodge of Victoria has also asked that RW Bro. Goding give his Presentation at a Special Communication that they have arranged for him in April.

Invitations to the Grand Lodges of New Zealand and Western Australia have also been extended to RW Bro. Goding to revisit those jurisdictions early in 2010 to give the Order in the House Presentation yet again.

contents Message from The Grand Master ..............P3 The Grand Master Elect ............................ P4 Western Australia Grand Installation ........P5 Introduction to Freemasonry ......................P6 Order of Service to Masonry given .......... P7 Visit to Vietnam ..........................................P8 Grand Superintendent of Workings Elect ..P9 Masonic Caravan Club ............................P10 Visit to Overseas Lodge ..........................P11 Lodges in Action ................................P12-16 Installations ..............................................P17 Carpentaria & North Queensland ........P18-21 Board of Benevolence ........................P22-24 Serving the community ...................... P25-27 Other Orders ............................................P30 Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or policy of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland.

The Editor reserves the right, due to limitation of space, to accept, reject, sub-edit and re-arrange material submitted for publication.

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CHANGING THE BATON The Grand Master and the Grand Master Elect were viewing and discussing the previous 25 Grand Masters of UGLQ and the years that they served in office. The photo behind the Deputy Grand Master is that of MW Bro. His Excellency Col. Rt. Hon. Sir Leslie Wilson Governor of Queensland and Grand Master of Queensland from 1934-1946. There have been three Governors of Queensland who have served the office of Grand Master.

Deadline for the May 2010 issue will be strictly adhered to: 01/04/10

The Queensland Freemason Editor: Dennis Macready Production: Leigh Macready Tel: (07) 3841 8075 E-mail: The photo behind the Grand Master is that of MW Bro. E. A. Jones magazine@freemasonsqld.org.au who served as Grand Master from 1946-1951. The Eustace A. Jones Hall at the Masonic Care facility at Sandgate is named in his honour.

The Grand Master is a former President of the Board of Benevolence.

Address correspondence concerning The Queensland Freemason to:

Cover Photo L to R: Adrian Burton Deputy Grand Master (Grand The Editor Master Elect), Graeme Ewin 26 th. Grand Master of the United Grand 18 Grampian Ct Lodge of Queensland.

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The Queensland Freemason, February 2010

A Message from...

THE GRAND MASTER

Brethren, I extend to you and yours best wishes for 2010 and trust it will be one full of good health and happiness. I hope that all enjoyed a peaceful Festive Season with your loved ones and that you are ready for the challenging Masonic year that awaits us.

As I entered Grand Hall on the December 2 to be greeted by 600 Freemasons the thought went through my mind—why are the brethren not here every quarter, what can we do to make this a regular occurrence? We certainly will not be having an election for Grand Master every communication.

All brethren are entitled to attend Quarterly Communications and Grand Installations. Brethren who have completed the Master Masons Degree are entitled to vote. Those in positions of authority in the Craft do not consider themselves as the font of all knowledge.

If you have any suggestions for the betterment of our fraternity you should submit them to the Grand Secretary for the Board of General Purposes’ consideration.

With the events of the December Communication now behind us we must focus on that task which should be of great importance to all Freemasons; the promotion of our fraternity and its good works throughout the community.

This task is not one for the Grand Master and Board alone, but quite to the contrary one in which every Freemason should engage himself. Too often I hear criticisms of actions taken and very seldom suggestions of actions that could be undertaken.

Brethren, I would urge you to be a participant, “a mover and shaker” not just a critical observer. Only by presenting the fraternity as a vibrant, progressive, caring and united organisation will we be able to take full advantage of the opportunities currently being presented to us by Dan Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” and the changing mood in the younger generation of today.

The choice is yours. Be a participant in the fraternity and its affairs or be a member. I hope you will choose to be a participant. Whatever your choice may be, I trust that you will continue to enjoy your Freemasonry.

I look forward to greeting 600 or more brethren at the March Communications of Grand Lodge when the Grand Master Elect will announce his appointments to the positions of Deputy Grand Master, Assistant Grand Master and Grand Director of Ceremonies for 2010-11.

Be Happy and Communicate Happiness.

Graeme Ewin, Grand Master

The Queensland Freemason, February 2010

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Introducing the Grand Master Elect RW BRO. ADRIAN BURTON Deputy Grand Master.

businesses, national companies, and large international manufacturers.

At the December Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge the Deputy Grand Master was elected to the office of Grand Master with a very strong mandate.

He has he ld seni or posi ti ons as:

RW Bro. Burton said that he was most grateful and humbled for the opportunity to serve UGLQ in the office of Grand Master, and was thankful for the support he received. He was mindful of the words in the Grand Installation ceremony where it states: “Although elevated above his fellows he should never forget that he has been elevated by them.”

BIOGRAPHY OF AD RIAN BURTON 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 there 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 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 great-grandfather 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 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 greatgrandfather’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.

MASONIC PROFILE The Grand Master Elect was initiated into Maree Lodge 345 in 1979 and installed in 1986 and

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1989. He affiliated with Charles Stumm Lodge 367 in 2001.

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

Offices he has occupied in Grand Lodge: • 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 Co nfer red Gr and Ra nk: • Past Junior Grand Warden 1998 Bo ard of Ge ner al Purpo ses: • Elected member 2001 2002

• Group Operations Manager • State Manager • General Manager • Chief Executive Officer and • National Manager 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; the added bonus of making some life long friends, and seeing on occasions the exceptional quality of new generations entering and leading in the industry is most satisfying.”

Adr ia n Bur to n wa s e duca te 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 T h e Gr a n d M a s t e r e l e c t a l s o h o l d s me m be rshi p a nd ha s a k een i nte rest in: • The Royal National Association • The Sporting Shooters Association of Australia • The Gympie R.S.L. Ot her int ere sts inc lude: Horse riding, bird breeding, military history, athletics, boxing, Rugby League.

Bo ard Co m mi tt ee s • Ceremonial Committee • Committee of Enquiry • Education Committee • Finance Committee • Grand Officers Selection Committee • Grand Installation Committee (Chairman) • Magazine Committee (Chairman) • Membership Committee (Chairman) • 150 year Committee

GE NE RAL STAT EME NT The Grand Master elect stated that he is:

Represe nta ti ve : • Cooloola Lodge 524 (Tin Can Bay) Other Orde rs : • Member of Royal Arch • Member of The Ancient and Accepted Rite PE RSONAL The Deputy 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.

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

The Grand Master elect has extensive commercial experience with State, National, and Australasian Boards, and dealings with family

• Supportive of the current 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 • Revisit the “best practice” of the roles of AGSWks. • Endeavour to “ add value “ to an individual’s membership.

OT HER • Set up a “Pastoral Care” team from clergy and lay persons • Establish a Masonic pipe band.

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

T H OU GH T Einstein said: “The thinking that has brought us to this point is not the thinking to carry us beyond it.”

The Queensland Freemason, February 2010

Queensland delegation attends Western Australia Grand Installation The Grand Installation of Western Australia was held from October 29 to November 1, 2009. The Grand Master, along with his wife Pam were accompanied by 30 ladies and brethren from Queensland.

The Grand Master said "All Freemasons and ladies are welcome to join the Queensland Delegation to any of the Grand Installations". The next Grand Installation will be held in Victoria in March when the Queensland Delegation will also be participating in a coach tour of Victoria after the Installation events.

Full details of both the Installation and Coach Tour are available from the Grand Secretariat. The Grand Ladies who attended the Grand Master and Pam would welcome participation at either or both the Grand Installation and Coach Tour.

Installation and Associated Events.

Brethren attending the Western Australia Grand Installation.

The Queensland Freemason, February 2010

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Ann Street Introduction to Freemasonry evening ight lodges meeting in the Ann Street Masonic Memorial Centre recently joined forces to host an open night with a difference. Styled as an “Introduction to Freemasonry” evening, the organising committee made up of members of the lodges drew heavily on the recent publication “A Guide to Lodge Open Nights” as well as other membership booklets and documents.

The evening was advertised as an “Invitation to an Informative Evening with the City Freemasons” twice in the Mx newspaper which is handed out across Brisbane City every afternoon. Each lodge also used an internal system to source potential invitees from family and friends of their own members.

The committee was also approached by the Grand Secretary who arranged for all enquiries about membership received through the Grand Lodge website to be informed of the evening.

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The actual evening was run in two parts, firstly an information session in Lodge Room Number 2, followed by supper and displays on each individual lodge in the supper rooms.

Members of lodges were delegated to act as ushers to assist people to move from the ground floor to the lodge room, a demonstration team was created out of members of each lodge who sat in their regalia as lodge officers, all other brethren were dressed in smart casual attire. The information session was timed to be completed in approximately 60 minutes. RW Bro. Max Hornsby of North Australian Lodge No 1 acted as Master of Ceremonies, three speakers handled the main presentations and answered questions afterwards, some of which were asked by brethren delegated to sit in the audience and do so.

The evening was judged a huge success with approx 100 guests and 40 brethren filling the No. 2 room completely. The lodge displays in the supper room drew many questions from visitors and 20 guests asked to be given applications to join or were referred to lodges closer to their homes. In addition two brethren from other jurisdictions now residing in Brisbane are looking to affiliate locally.

Brethren and guests mingling in the Supper Room after the presentation.

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VW Bro. Paul Holland DGDC explains some of the theories on the history of Freemasonry to the guests.

Photos by Bro. Luke Sellick – Fenwick Lodge No. 68

The Ann Street lodges involved were North Australian No.1, Fenwick No. 68, Sir Wylie Norman No. 79, Empire No. 197, The AIF Memorial No. 289, Commonwealth No. 324, Progress No. 342 and Queensland Galen No. 481. Representatives of lodges in other centres were also present on the night and commented favourably on the work put into the evening by the organising committee and are now looking to organise similar evenings in their own centres around Brisbane.

The organising committee would like to thank the Grand Secretary and his staff, and VW Bro. Malcolm Campbell AGSWks for their assistance and support of this initiative.

Another evening is scheduled to be held in mid 2011. In the meantime the eight lodges are looking to hold a combined meeting in May to conduct an Entered Apprentices evening for all new members to the lodges that have come from this event.

VW Bro. Duncan McGregor PDGSec speaking about the modern Freemasonry and its influence on authors such as Dan Brown.

Wor. Bro. Bill Hogan, Master of The AIF Memorial Lodge manning their display in the Supper Room.

The Queensland Freemason, February 2010

Bro. Kenneth John Evernden O.S.M. 10. His contributions to the community were recognised when he was nominated by the Council to participate in the Olympic Torch Relay.

At the December Quarterly Communications of Grand Lodge the Grand Master conferred on Bro. Kenneth John Evernden ASFM the Grand Master’s Order of Service to Masonry.

It was the first time that this award has been given to a brother since 1998.

An O.S.M., which is the short title for the award, is conferred by the Grand Master on Master Masons who have rendered special service to the Craft and is the highest honour able to be presented to a Master Mason.

Although it is the Grand Master’s sole prerogative to make this award it is usually presented after discussion with both the Deputy and Assistant Grand Masters.

The following is a short resume of Bro. Evernden’s contribution to the community in general and to Freemasonry in particular.

Bro. Evernden was born in 1944. He joined the NSW Fire service in 1965. Ken was initiated into Lodge Punchbowl No.433 United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT on January 9, 1969. He joined the Queensland Fire Service in 1972. Bro. Ken affiliated with Burleigh Lodge No 307 on August 15, 1981.

Ken chose not to continue in a progressive office in the lodge. He is currently assistant Secretary of both Burleigh and Meridan Lodges. Under his careful supervision in his role as centre booking officer of the Burleigh Masonic Centre the rentals have risen from $8,000 to $40,000 per year. He was the driver and led by example in the repainting of the lodge building.

While never having occupied some offices in the lodge he has a good knowledge of our ritual and is highly respected Mentor of the younger members. Ken was a Foundation Member of Gold Coast Daylight Lodge and is the holder of a Special Services Rendered Jewel from Burleigh Lodge as well as Life

11. As Blazer the Bear he warns to over 30,000 children a year of the dangers of fire.

Governor Jewels from both NSW & ACT and Queensland Jurisdictions.

He has always promoted his membership and love of our fraternity within the general community. Among his work, past and present, in the community comprise in part of the following.

1. Instigator and Chairman of the Steering Committee of Burleigh Community Centre.

2. President and Secretary of the Centre for 18 years.

3. Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator for many years.

4. President of the Burleigh Heads Swimming Club for 14 years.

5. Has been awarded Life Membership of the Club.

6. President of the Retired Fire Fighters Association on the Gold Coast.

7. Volunteers a huge amount of time to assist widows of Fire fighters living on the Gold Coast.

8. Addresses Senior Citizens, Probus and Progress Associations on fire safety measures.

9. Ken has served on committees for the Gold Coast City Council.

The Queensland Masonic Choir entertains at Sandgate

12. He drives the support vehicle for the “Bike for Burns” campaign from Cairns to Brisbane every year.

13. Ken is an active member of the Fire Fighter Calendar fund raising team. This raises money for the “Children’s Burns Unit”. In 2008 it raised over $100,000.

14. He represented Australia at the world Fire fighters Games in 1992 in America and in Perth in 1994.

As can been seen from the above his Fire Service Nickname of “Action” is well deserved. Ken was awarded the Queensland Fire Service Good Conduct Medal in 1986 and the Australian Fire Service Medal in 1998.

Ken assured the Grand Master that he is not on the Fire Fighters Calendar but he always attends the RNA to help sell the calendars. He usually attends in his “Blazer the Bear” costume. So when at the “Ekka” in August say hello to Blazer, buy a calendar and so help the Children’s Burns Unit and a fellow Freemason promote the Craft by his work in the community.

Ken and his wife Penny have been responsible for many donations to assist both his lodge and individual brethren.

From the foregoing information it can be clearly seen that on Bro. Kenneth John Evernden AFSM OSM the Grand Master’s honour was not undeservedly bestowed.

On Sunday, November 1, 2009, The QLD Masonic Choir entertained a well attended resident audience at the Eustance Jones Hall at Sandgate Masonic Home. The concert was also recorded live for the QMC third new CD to be released for Christmas. The Choir and items were introduced by Choir Master and Conductor, VW Bro. Gary Young.

The concert program was presented in two halves, the first bracket of selections from sacred and Masonic music with special solos by Wor. Bro. Harry Moles singing ‘If I can Help Somebody’ and ‘How Great Thou Art’ and the Choir joining in the Chorus. Wor. Bro. Robert Carr sang "Ave Maria". This was well received by the audience. The program was performed in full Masonic dress - without aprons.

The second half of the program saw the Choir dressed in their blue Masonic tee shirts performing selections from Light Opera to musical comedy with a singalong bracket of popular items from VW Bro. David Gwynne and his squeeze box. This was well received. Wor. Bro. Harry Moles performed ‘Pedro the Fisherman’ and Wor. Bro. Len Gillespie performed ‘Stout-Hearted Men’ and ‘Goodbye’ with the Choir joining in the Chorus.

The Qld. Masonic Choir is always looking for new members. If you are interested in joining please contact the Choir Master/Conductor or the office of the Grand secretary.

QMS Performing.

The Queensland Freemason, February 2010

The new QMS CD will soon be released and funds collected will go towards the Leukaemia Foundation. Cost of the CD will be $10 and orders can be made through the Conductor, VW Bro. Gary Young, Tel: 0417 799 679 or email gandayoung@bigpond.com.au

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Freemasons help visit to Vietnam After 43 years Australian soldiers returned to a battle field, not bearing arms or anger for an enemy that longer exists, but to remember.

Remember not just the fallen or visit a long loss cross in a distant rubber plantation in an area known as Long Tan. On August 16, 2009 20 young soldiers from Delta Company the 6th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment set out to Vietnam. After a year long competition of obstacle courses, running, strength and soldier knowledge tests 20 soldiers comprising of five offices two corporals and a lot of excited Diggers were selected to visit and remember their forefathers that fell on August 18, 1966.

The trip started by flying into Ho Chi Min City on August 17 with a three hour bus ride to our hotel in Vung Tau. Vung Tau was the home of the Australian and Army support units during the Vietnam War and was our home for the next week. After a tour of Vung Tau where we visited the Harold Holt memorial swimming pool, which has now gone and a shopping centre has taken its place. Everyone had time to reflect on just how much the area has changed and one would be excused if you had thought that Vietnam had always been a tourist destination.

On August 18, 2009 we set out the visit Nui Dat and the Long Tan Battle site. The Battle site is tucked away in a rubber plantation and if you were driving past you wouldn’t even know it was there. Australian soldiers have never been one to brag about their battles and so I think that’s how they would like it. After half an hour of walking around and looking at the ground wondering how did we not get slaughtered on that day people were starting to arrive and the memorial got underway.

Every year the memorial seems to get a little bigger and this year it was no different with about 400 people. People came to remember their brothers, fathers and their mates.

Everyone appreciated that the new generation of soldiers came and stood shoulder to shoulder with the old. The memorial itself was half an hour in duration. Tears were wept while others stood proud but everyone was there for each other. The day included stopping in Baria where 3 RAR fought in TET 68 and from Baria to the former Nui Dat base we moved onto the Long Tan Battlefield and memorial service which commenced at 3:40pm. After the memorial service we returned to Vung Tau

The group at the Long Tan cross memorial via the Horse shoe which was a small outpost of Australian troops also known as a fire base and from Dat Do and Long Dien we made it back to our hotel in Vung Tau. After the memorial the soldiers from the Vietnam era had a chance to swap stories with the soldiers of today during a fund raising event for children with AIDS. This in its self was a highlight for many Vietnam Vets and the lads from Delta Company. For one Vietnam Vet that was give a year left to live was alive and full of joy speaking to the soldiers passing on his knowledge and just having a good time.

On Wednesday the 19th we departed Vung Tau once again and headed for Long Hai’s and the Minh Dam Secret Zone. Once leaving Long Hai’s the journey lead up past the area of the ill fated “Barrier Minefield” to Dat Do and the local “Warrior Graveyard” before returning to Vung Tau. We departed Vung Tau for the last time on Thursday the 20th. With an early departure and a three hour bus ride to Ho Chi Minh City via Bin Ba, De Courtney Rubber, Xuan Loc and to Bien Hoa. In Bien Hoa we visited the Bien Hoa Museum where the original Long Tan Cross now resides. Lunch was in rout at a little restaurant where no one really knew what they were eating. On our final night in Vietnam we stayed in a nice hotel in Saigon and reflected on what we had just experienced over the past week.

Friday the 21st we left our hotel and headed back to the airport for our return to Australia.

Our return flight had us flying out of Saigon to Singapore and departing Singapore on to Brisbane with an arrival at 9:30 on Saturday.

Outside the hotel in Saigon The return flight was a quiet one with every one catching up on some much needed rest before heading back to work on Monday.

Since returning from Vietnam and talking to the Vietnam Vets I believe everyone has taken a great deal from that trip more than one can write in a simple thank you letter.

Without the assistance of the Freemason society the experience and education that soldiers from Delta Company received may not have went ahead. I strongly believe that what was learnt in Vietnam will be taken to Afghanistan in the near future.

From everyone in Delta Company thank you for the chance and the education that we received on our trip. The ANZAC spirit lives on and it’s only getting stronger.

C P L A . B A RT L E Y DELTA COMPANY 6 RAR

Special visitor to Queensland At the September Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge in Brisbane the Grand Master, Graeme Ewin welcomed the Grand Master of South Australia and the Northern Territory MW Bro. Ray Clarke. MW Bro. Clarke made a special visit to Queensland to thank the Grand Master personally for the Queensland initiative of "Order in the House". He stated that with the visits of the AGM to Adelaide the last quarter saw no losses of membership, the first such result for many years. South Australia and the Northern Territory had embraced the programme and it was already working in a positive way for them.

L to R: Adrian Burton. Deputy Grand Master, Graeme Ewin, Grand Master UGLQ, Ray Clarke, Grand Master S.A.&N.T., Greg Goding, Assistant Grand Master.

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The Queensland Freemason, February 2010

Introducing The Grand Superintendent of Workings Elect RW Bro. Greg Goding AGM Most of the other jurisdictions in Australia as well as New Zealand have adopted “Order in the House” as the “underlay’ for their individual focuses. They all readily declare that they have found success very quickly by following the simple theory that Bro. Goding espouses. The confidence that the other Grand Lodges have in “Order in the House” is obvious and supported by the many times he has been invited to address those other Grand Lodges in the past twelve months.

RW Bro. Greg Goding was born in Childers in 1958 and was educated at the local primary and secondary schools. After completing Grade 12 he became a Diesel Fitter and worked in his trade until the sudden death of his father. At the age of 23 he took over the running of one of his late father’s businesses. In 1990 he transferred his family to the Gold Coast when he took a promotion within the Finance Company for which he was then working.

Greg is married to Janelle and they have a daughter and six sons. He and his sons (as well as his nephew) are all members of Burleigh and Meridian Lodges at Burleigh Heads and Greg remains a proud member of his Mother Lodge, Isis Lodge No 93 in Childers.

Together Greg and Janelle run a successful small business on the Gold Coast. That business is part of a 150 strong franchise group of which Greg was one of the founding franchisees. He is still very heavily involved in the training of the franchisees and the development of their businesses.

Bro. Goding has served this Grand Lodge as a Standard Bearer, AGSWks and Senior Grand Warden, Special Envoy of the MW Grand Master and now as the Assistant Grand Master. At the December Quarterly Communication, Greg was elected to the position of Grand Superintendent of Workings.

Greg has long held the belief that the position of Assistant Grand Superintendent of Workings is singularly one of the most important roles within this Grand Lodge. He believes that it is the position within our system which is absolutely pivotal to our future success. He served this Grand Lodge as an AGSW and found those four years a most rewarding experience. Greg

He is proud to have several invitations to travel interstate and to New Zealand in the first half of 2010 to not only revisit those Grand Lodges that he has been to already but now has been invited to deliver the Order in the House presentation to a specially convened and extraordinary communication of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria in April. believes that it is a real honour to have been elected to the position of Grand Superintendent of Workings and feels that he will be able to continue with the implementation of those plans laid down during the past 30 months.

In the past two and a half years, with the support of the Grand Master and as his Special Envoy and now as Assistant Grand Master, he has been able to travel throughout this jurisdiction delivering a real recipe for success. His presentation “Order in the House” is about solutions to those problems that we all know we have.

Those solutions work and that proof can be witnessed right throughout this State in those Lodges which have accepted that we can, without doubt, grow by doing things slightly differently.

Queensland is leading the way but the work has only just begun. Greg believes that we are facing the most critical time in our history but has no doubt that we can survive and more importantly grow.

As Grand Superintendent of Workings, he, along with a strong team of AGSWs, will give an absolute guarantee and enthusiastic commitment to supporting the lodges and assisting those who want to change their fortunes and prosper again.

The theories that he espouses in the Order in the House presentation will not be forced on any lodge but any lodge wanting to assure its future will be strongly supported and encouraged by RW Bro. Goding as the Grand Superintendent, the AGSWs and other support teams and networks that he intends to put in place.

APOLOGY The author of the publication “150 Years of Queensland Freemasonry” RW Bro. Neal Hewton extends an unreserved apology to MP Bro. J.R. Kelly 33rd Degree and RW Bro. A. Grant for an incorrect attribution as to the provision of information about The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Australia in the publication. MP Bro. Kelly provided the information and not RW Bro. Grant as published. RW Bro. Hewton regrets any embarrassment which this has caused to both these brethren.

The Queensland Freemason, February 2010

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A visit to the Grand Lodge of Japan For the past three years my son, Simon, has been living and teaching English in Japan. In response to repeated invitations from Simon and his lovely wife, Minako, Patricia and I joined them for ten days holiday in September-October 2009.

Their home is in Fuchinobe, about two hours train ride from Tokyo. We had a wonderful holiday and were impressed by all that we observed and experienced. Simon had previously arranged for us to visit the Grand Lodge in Tokyo and one fine morning we took the train into the heart of the city.

Arrangements were made for us to stay at the Prince Hotel and we were blown away by the luxury and opulence of our accommodation.

Behind the Hotel stands the Tokyo Tower, similar to the Eiffel Tower but several metres higher.

The Grand Lodge stands in the shadow of this impressive tower and in the photograph, part of the tower can be seen reflected in the glass windows. Our initial visit was in the afternoon of our first day when we were greeted by a charming secretary who, having verified our identity, took us, my wife Pat, included, on a most informative tour of this grand building.

On display in one of the museum cabinets, I was very proud to spot an ornate gavel and

case presented to the Grand Lodge of Japan in 1971 by Sir Alan Mansfield, Governor of Queensland, at that time Grand Master.

As it happened there was to be a meeting that evening of Tokyo No. 2 Lodge and we were invited. That evening when Simon and I left the hotel our attention was spectacularly drawn to the Tokyo Tower. It was ablaze in pink lighting from top to bottom by hundreds of spotlights.

We discovered that it was Breast Cancer day in Tokyo. Besides Simon and I there were two other visitors that evening. A brother from NSW and a young American visiting from Korea. Having been Initiated in New York he went to Korea and affiliated with a lodge in that country. There was no degree work and attendance at the lodge was very low. The meeting was conducted in the English language.

As a matter of interest the number of Freemasons in Japan has decreased from a maximum of 4,786 in 1972 to about 2,000 at the present time. The business that evening was of a domestic nature and I shall not discuss the ritual other than to observe that the opening and closing was very different to anything I have seen before. There was no Festive Board to follow for which I was quite

disappointed as I didn't have very much of an opportunity to meet with the brethren.

The Grand Lodge of Japan supports the Masonic Foundation of Japan which in turn provides charitable financial support to some 50 organisations in Japan and abroad. That evening in Tokyo, in the Grand Lodge of Japan it was my great pleasure to convey fraternal greetings to that Grand Lodge from the Grand Lodge of Queensland and MW Bro. Graeme Ewin GM. Bro. Simon Pitcher eloquently conveyed the greetings of Queensland Freemasons in general.

VW Bro. Mike Pitcher PDGDC.

Biennial meeting of Masonic Caravan Clubs held in Canberra Forty-six members of the Queensland Masonic Touring Club Inc, in 23 caravans, travelled to the nation's capital during September 2009 to join with members of the Victoria and South Australia clubs in what is recognised as the 'Hand of Friendship' Rally. This is a biennial event rerularly participated in by Freemasons and their ladies of the three state clubs, however, others from Tasmania and New South Wales were warmly welcomed and the hand of friendship thereby pleasantly extended.

Hosted by the Masonic Caravan Club of Victoria AIM the rally was held at the Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) over five days to coincide with the annual 'Floriade' Festival. It was opened by the Victoria Club President, Rex Nankervis, with responses from the Queensland President, Roy Fursman and South Australia President, Murray Balchin.

RW Bro. Graham Charlton PSGW, Regional Grand Chanchellor NSW & ACT, welcomed everyone on behalf of New South Wales and Australian Capital Territory Freemasons.

With weather peculiar to Canberra everyone set about exploring places and sights of interest within the ACT and while a principal attraction may have been the spectacle of 'Floriade' the events organised and put in

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place by the host club were of extreme interest. A day long tour in two coaches included an interesting viewing of historic Lanyon Homestead at Tharwa, St John's Cathedral consecrated on the March 12, 1845 and Mt Ainslie lookout with a splendid panorama of Australia's capital.

Other interests included the national carillon on Aspen Is, a lunchtime cruise on Lake Burley Griffin, tours of both the old and new parliament houses, Australian War Museum and much more. But for all of this it was the friendship and enjoyment of being together, in particular within the Snowy River function room, where each club presented a nightly 'concert' that proved most popular. The enjoyment of morning and afternoon tea, sharing time together over a meal, the pleasant attraction of 'happy hour' and friendly card games amplified the true spirit of the 'Hand of Friendship' existing between these three clubs.

After five days of camaraderie and fellowship the meeting concluded with an outstanding dinner set in the attractive surrounds of the Snowy River Room. Following dinner, Victoria Club President, Rex Nankervis, presented the Queensland Masonic Touring Club with a beautifully framed 'Hand of Friendship' tapestry depicting in colour two smiling caravans shaking hands. A plaque inscribed

L to R: Roy Fursman, Queensland Club President and Rex Nankervis, Victorian Club President.

'Presented to Qld Masonic Touring Club Sept '09 by Masonic Caravan Club Victoria' was attached to the 91cm by 43cm wooden frame.

Accepting the tapestry on behalf of the Queensland members, President Roy Fursman, gave thanks and assured all that by this gesture the host club ensured the already strong ties that existed between the three clubs. He gave assurance that the Qld Masonic Touring Club would always continue in the 'Hand of Friendship' Rally and looked forward to hosting the future such meeting.

The next 'Hand of Friendship' Rally will be held on the Sunshine Coast in the month of August 2011.

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A visit to an “overseas” lodge In November last year Myora Lodge No. 517 held their annual Installation of the Worshipful Master and Investiture of officers at their Island Freemasons’ Centre.

The lodge, which some Freemasons refer to as an “overseas” lodge because of its situation on North Stradbroke Island, was consecrated on May 26, 1979.

Last year’s installation was up to its usual high standard with Bro. Bryan Freeman being installed as Master for the ensuing 12 months. Four of those invested as lodge officers are Master Masons.

The history of the formation of Myora Lodge is quite interesting, and shows the dedication and determination of those in the earlier years who went to great odds to provide a Masonic Centre on the Island. The lodge was sponsored by Redlands Lodge No. 252 which at that time and up until 2004 met at the Cleveland Masonic Centre on the mainland.

The consecration ceremony in 1979 was conducted by the Grand Master at that time, MW Bro. A. J. G. Nicholson and Grand Lodge Officers. Records show that over 250 brethren, ladies and guests were in attendance.

The Installation of the first Master of Myora Lodge (Bro. Francis Haynes) and the investiture of Officers was from all reports a well-conducted ceremony.

Actually the first meeting of those interested in forming a lodge on North Stradbroke Island was held in the Point Lookout Hall approximately 12 months prior to the consecration. A metal shed at the end of the hall was obtained to hold the furnishings of the lodge which had to be put away after each meeting.

The name “Myora” is reported to be an Aboriginal name meaning “Mission”, and that was certainly what the founding brethren participated in: A “mission” of foresight and determination. The

name “Myora” was also given to the barge on which brethren travelled to and from the island.

In order to finance their dream of having a lodge room of their own, the brethren formed a social club and money making activities were put into action. One of these many activities was the sale of Myora meat pies. The proceeds from all of the fund raising efforts helped to raise the capital needed to finance the building of a centre with an associated Club.

In 1983 enough funds had been raised to apply for a lease of land at Point Lookout. After nearly a year of negotiations permission was granted and a lease was signed for a parcel of land. A loan agreement was also arranged at that time with UGLQ so that work on the building could commence.

Quite a large number of dedicated lodge members volunteered to assist tradesmen in the work required to complete the building.

Current officers of Myora Lodge No. 517.

Point Lookout Freemasons’ Centre

Wor. Bro. Bryan Freeman, current Master of Myora Lodge.

The foundation stone was eventually laid at a ceremony on October 26, 1985 by Wor. Bro. A. E. Reynolds who was the “stand in” Worshipful Master for the consecration in 1979. A list of all names of the foundation members was placed behind the foundation stone for future generations to recognise the outstanding achievements of these brethren.

Myora Lodge members are always very eager to welcome visitors from other lodges on the mainland to their meetings and social functions.

Their hospitality is well-known.

They meet on the second Tuesday each month, tyling at 3.30 pm. Through their own initiative they have arranged for free transport to the island on the Stradbroke Ferries water taxi and then by bus to and from the centre for all meetings.

Secretary of the lodge is Wor. Bro. Warren Farr, phone 3287 9547, (mobile 0428 423 589), e-mail: jenwazza@yahoo.com.au.

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action Lodges inIN LODGES ACTION

50 & 60 YEAR

JEWEL

PRESENTATIONS

A 50 Year Jewel was presented to Wor. Bro. Grahame Milne by VW Bro. Ian Louttit AGSWks at a sumptuous dinner held at the local Retired Servicemen's Club in Monto. The dinner was attended by a large number of both past and present members and their families.

After the regular meeting of Athelstane Lodge No. 35 on December 9, 2009, RW Bro. Alan Shillington PJGW (second from left) Secretary of the Lodge was presented with his 50 Year Service Jewel and Lapel Pin by VW Bro. Stan Lindsay AGSWks for District 41 (on right) accompanied by his wife Portia and son Bro. Chris Shillington.

50 and 60 Year Service Jewels presented at Mundubbera-Burnett Lodge 326 on October 31, 2009.

A link with MW Bro. Theodore Oscar Unmack PGM and Freemasonry in Stanthorpe was perpetuated when Wor. Bro. Alex Burey of Stanthorpe Lodge No. 22 was presented with his 50 Year Service Jewel by Wor. Bro. Theo Hall PSGD of Stanthorpe Lodge No. 22 in Theodore Unmack Lodge No. 60 on November 12, 2009.

In 1872 Bro. Unmack was instrumental in the formation of Star of the Border Lodge No 293 IC later to become No. 22 UGLQ and then in 2002, by amalgamation with the other two lodges on the Granite Belt, formed Stanthorpe Lodge No.22 UGLQ. Wor. Bro. Burey was initiated in Torrington Lodge No. 302 UGLNSW at Deepwater in NSW on November 12, 1954. He moved to Queensland in 1961 and affiliated with Star of the Border Lodge No. 22 UGLQ and is a foundation member of Stanthorpe Lodge No 22 UGLQ.

L to R: Wor. Bro. Theo Hall PSGD, Wor. Bro. Alex Burey and Wor. Bro. Don Fenwick WM of Theodore Unmack Lodge 60.

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A 50 year service pin was presented at the North Australian Lodge to Wor. Bro. Lindsay Prosser by the lodge’s WM Terry Holmes accompanied by RW Bro. Garth Liddell and Wor. Bro. John Mahoney. He was also presented with a copy of the book celebrating 150 years of Queensland Freemasonry launched by the Deputy Grand Master in Warwick in October.

L to R: VW Bro. Henry Allan Meyer OAM, PDGDC, of Mundubbera-Burnett Lodge No. 326 recepient of a 50 Year Jewel, RW Bro. Mike Muirhead, Wor. Bro. Keith Lloyd McGilvery, unattached, of Lodge of Transition No. 800 with his 60 Year Jewel.

Lindsay was initiated into North Australian Lodge on October 15, 1959, its centenary year. He was installed as Worshipful Master on May 15, 1969.

Lindsay’s health makes it almost impossible for him to attend lodge meetings these days.

Lindsay enlisted in the RAN in 1939, his corvette was one of the first vessels to respond following the torpedoing of the hospital ship, Centaur, which he remembers clearly.

L to R: Wor. Bro. Terry Holmes, Wor. Bro. Lindsay Prosser, RW Bro. Garth Liddell.

VW Bro. Bill Nixon of Sir Augustus Lodge No 154 receiving his 50 year Jewel from VW Bro. Russ Ford. VW Bro. Nixon was initiated into Sir Augustus lodge on his 47th Birthday and was presented with his jewel on his 97th Birthday.

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Presentation at Biggenden Lodge At the December meeting of Biggenden Lodge, presentation of a Masonic Widows' brooch was made to Mrs Mary Randall (left) whose late husband Wor. Bro. Don Randall had been a member of the lodge for some 45 years. Pictured with Mrs Randall are Mrs Ruby Brown, President of the Bundaberg Widows' of Freemasons Association, and Secretary of the Lodge, Wor. Bro. Trevor Larcombe, who was himself introduced to Freemasonry by Wor. Bro. Randall.

MW Bro. Graeme Ewin GM presenting RW Bro. Alex. Gunn PSGW a member of Laidley Lodge No. 54, with his 70 year service jewel on Saturday, January 16, 2010. RW Bro. Gunn has been a member of the same lodge for all of his Masonic life and is still giving charges.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

Pipe Band

The Deputy Grand Master, (Grand Master elect), Adrian Burton, is interested in forming a

Masonic Pipe Band.

If you are interested, please contact: Bro. Ben Mason, Senior Warden Southport Lodge No. 062 e-mail: bande@iinet.net.au mobile: 0411-091568

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Ship Captain joins Caboolture Lodge

Caboolture’s regular meeting on November 19, 2009 saw Mr Glen Murray Initiated into Freemasonry. Glen has been a friend of Caboolture Lodge brethren for many years, but his work as a ships Captain has kept him away for most of the time.

Caboolture Lodge saw a window of opportunity to fit in with Glen’s heavy work load and so the date was set. Glen was overjoyed to see long standing friends of his attend this memorable occasion, he had no idea that they were Freemasons.

Caboolture Lodge now has four Entered Apprentices waiting to be passed to the Second degree, so have a busy 2010 ahead.

L to R: VW Bro. M. Campbell AGSWks, Bro. K. Lingard, Baden Powell, Bro. A Larsen, Baden Powell, Bro. Glen Murray, Initiate, Bro. Lois Bond, Pine Rivers, Wor. Bro. Eddie Fennell, Master.

Northgate Rememberance Lodge There were two guest speakers at the Remembrance Day Meeting at Kedron Masonic Centre in Brisbane. Ms Catherine McGrath spoke on the services provided

by RSL Care in Queensland and the Deputy Grand Master, Adrian Burton spoke on the cost to Australia and world statistics as well as the symbols of Rememberance Day such as one minutes silence and the Flanders poppies. Comments were made at the following supper that if you have not been to this moving service, then one should make the effort in 2010.

L to R: RW Bro. Captain John McKone. Ms Catherine McGrath, RSL Care. Wor. Bro. Major Graham Maltby, Worshipful Master of Northgate Rememberance Lodge and Adrian Burton, Deputy Grand Master.

Vale - RW Bro. Bernie Walker PJGW RW Bro. Bernie Walker PJGW, the recipient of a 60 year jewel, passed away late last year. Bernie Walker was a RAAF pilot based in New Guinea during WW2 and returned to the land farming for many years. He retired to Gayndah township around 1985, and was happily retired, very active and capable.

Sadly he died from complications resulting from falling off a ladder while climbing onto his roof. Bernie was 92 years old and otherwise in good health.

A masonic ceremony at the Gayndah Cemetery graveside was held for him by his Gayndah bretheren. It was fitting that a lone aircraft was flown quietly overhead during his burial by an RSL associate of his.

RW Bro. Bernie Walker PJGW (on left) presenting another 60 year jewel to RW Bro. Ron Wein PSGW along with Wor. Bro. David Wein, Ron's son.

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Springborg visits Warwick Masonic Centre In late 2009 the Deputy Grand Master Adrian Burton was in Warwick to launch the 150 year book of Queensland Freemasonry. The opportunity presented itself to show the local State Member Mr Lawrence Springborg through the majestic Warwick Masonic Centre. Mr Springborg said that he was very impressed with the historic centre.

On the Sunday morning the North Australia Lodge held a barbecue breakfast. With the tremendous assistance and cooperation of the three local lodges, St Georges, Cunningham and Warwick lodges the Darling Downs visit was a successful occasion.

The Mark Masons Lodge JW Jackson has done excellent work with the local historical society in recording the burial places of local freemasons as well as the first Worshipful Master of Queensland JW Jackson.

L to R: Adrian Burton, Deputy Grand Master, Mr Lawrence Springborg, Deputy Leader of the Opposition.

Old friends catch up in Kilcoy Current and former Grand Officers gathered for the Hopetoun Lodge Installation at Kilcoy to witness the installation of the Worshipful Master RW Bro. Edward Lute PJGW into the chair by the Deputy Grand Master and Grand Officers.

L to R: Neil Jones, Mrs Patricia Jones, Adrian Burton, Deputy Grand Master, Mrs Lillian Lute, Edward Lute, Worshipful Master.

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A few thoughts on Freemasonry for beginners & others

By John Black reemasonry is a progressive science consisting of different Degrees which permit a gradual advancement in the knowledge of its mysteries.

F

Freemason - A member of the widespread secret Order founded in London in 1717, of Free and Accepted Masons, pledged to brotherliness and mutual aid

The purpose of the Institution ought never to suffer through want of knowledge of its officers.

freemason - A Member of a guild of itinerant skilled stonemasons who had a system of secret signs and passwords with which they recognised each other.

Freemasonry as we know it evolved by a process of innovation and change from operative Masonry to speculative Masonry.

Currently we are what we call 'free and accepted or symbolic (speculative)' Masons.

While we use the term 'Freemason' as meaning speculative Mason, in mediaeval times it meant an operative mason and was used in this sense as long ago as 1212 in the London Assize of Wages. free - able to act at will; not under compulsion or restraint having personal rights or liberty; not enslaved or confined not subject to conventional restraints

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Note the difference between the lower case and capital.

Freemasonry - the Institutions, rites, practices of Freemasons The origins of Freemasonry are so far back in mediaeval times that its origin is lost. It has always been a source of wonder that Irish, Scottish and English Rituals are so similar, as are the various perambulations, situations of officers in the lodge etc.

We all agreed at our initiations that we joined in a genuine desire for knowledge. Before you were Initiated you possibly had a vague idea

of Freemasonry. Now you ARE a Freemason you probably want to know more. Many books have been written on what Masonry is.

The Grand Library in Ann Street has thousands of books on Masonic subjects, and you are more than welcome to avail yourself of this free lending and reference service. The Grand Librarian and his Assistants would be only too willing to guide and advise you as to what particular books would best suit your needs and interests at this early stage of your Masonic career.

It is not possible to explain Freemasonry in a few words. Does 'a peculiar system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols' remind you of anything?

That great Mason, William Preston (page 60) in 1772 wrote: 'It may probably be deemed arrogant or presumptuous in an individual to offer his sentiments when convinced that neither his knowledge of language nor his talents for eloquence can do sufficient justice to his subject."

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Installations A night to remember Some 55 Freemasons including the Deputy Grand Master, RW Bro. Adrian Burton, MW Emanuel Anthony PSM PGM, RW Bro. Brian Ling PAGM and 20 other Grand Officers attended the Installation of Wor. Bro. Don Reddick PGSwdBr and investiture of officers at Broadwater-Surfers Paradise Lodge No. 434 in August last year.

The Deputy Grand Master presented a Past Master’s jewel to VW Bro. Ron Lane PGLec. (NZ), acknowledging the service Ron had given as Master for the past 12 months.

More than 70 people including ladies, brethren and visitors from New Zealand and Victoria dined in style at the Installation banquet.

Photo from left: MW Bro. Emanuel Anthony PSM PGM, RW Bro. Adrian Burton DGM, Wor. Bro. Don Reddick PGSwdBr WM, VW Bro. Ron Lane PGLec. (NZ) IPM and RW Bro. Brian Ling PAGM.

Toowoomba Installation On Saturday, November 7, 2009 Grand Lodge officers performed an installation ceremony at the Toowoomba Masonic Centre. This is the first time in many years that a MM has been installed as WM. During the banquet following the installation, brethren and guests were entertained by Mr Carl Hinds on the bagpipes. Carl is recognised as one of the best pipers in the world. A brooch was presented to Mrs Annette Heyer in recognition of her services to the lodge over the last few years,

Photos courtesy of Wor. Bro. Robert Murphy.

Far Left Photo: Wor. Bro. John Bishop assumes the chair with IPM VW Bro. David Gwynne, PGStdB on his left.

Left: MW Bro. G Ewin GM presents the brooch to Mrs Annette Heyer.

Invitation The Wor. Master and brethren of Ionic Prudence Lodge fraternally invite all Freemasons and their families to attend the annual Masonic Evensong church service which will be held as follows -

Wor. Bro. John Waller was initiated into Laidley Lodge No. 54 UGLQ in 1959 at the age of 21 years and affiliated with Theodore Unmack Lodge No 60 UGLQ in 1967. Wor. Bro. Waller, who now resides in Pialba, was presented with his 50 Year Service Jewel by VW Bro. Lou Grimshaw at the September Regular Meting of Theodore Unmack Lodge.

VW Bro. Lou Grimshaw congratulates Wor. Bro. John Waller.

When:

Palm Sunday, March 28, 2010

Time:

5-15pm High Tea for Church Service at 6-00pm

Where:

St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 18 St. Barnabas Place corner Waterworks Road and Lintern Street, Red Hill

Regalia: The MW Grand Master has granted approval for the wearing of Craft aprons ONLY (NO Collars, Jewels, or Grand Lodge Regalia) Brethren are requested to provide a small plate of finger food for High Tea, please.

Bro. David W Swift was initiated into Stradbroke Lodge No 349 on Friday, November 13, 2009 by his father Wor. Bro. David Swift, WM of Stradbroke Lodge 349.

This was a great night in the lodge with all the brethren cooperating to get David through the Ceremony.

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Parking near the church is limited, therefore car pooling is recommended.

Further information is available from Wor Bro. Harry Cummings on (07) 3857 2100 or RW Bro. Rev Tom Treherne on (07) 3369 3826.

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Please note: The support of lodges with articles for their magazine continues to grow, and the content is of a high standard. However in order to allow the maximum coverage of activities across the state, the magazine committee may need to limit articles to one per lodge in each edition.

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THE DISTRICT GRAND LODGES OF CARPENTARIA AND NORTH QUEENSLAND IN ACTION

At the 60th Anniversary, Diamond Jubilee of the Cairns Chapter OES No 103, the Worthy Matron, Sister Dorothy Russell was delighted to present three members of the chapter with certificates of service.

Left to Right: Sister Iris Forno, 56 years, Sister Eva Brinkley, 60 years, Sister Brinkley was a foundation member of the Chapter, Most Worthy Grand Matron of the United Grand Chapter of Australia, Sister Lois Allen, Worthy Matron Sister Dorothy Russell, seated in front Sister Celia Fry, 58 years.

The Atherton Duke of Connaught Lodge in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria held the Proclamation of Wor. Bro. Stan Aldridge in December 2009 and acknowledged their widows at the Proclamation banquet function.

L to R: Eileen Phillips, Kay Loccisano, Wor. Bro. S Aldridge (WM), Lindsay Ingram, Joan Lewis and RW Bro. R Wakeley (DDGM) at the Atherton International Club.

Bro. Don Mapleson of Endeavour Lodge No 26H in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria being presented with his 50 Year Service Jewel, Certificate and Lapel Pin by RW Bro. Duncan Walker PAGM of The District Grand Lodge.

The Worthy Matron, Sister Dorothy Russell and the Worthy Patron, Bro. Ivor Player cut the cake at the Cairns Chapter OES No 103 recent 60th anniversary celebrations.

The Master of the Carpentaria Lodge No 202H, in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria, VW Bro. Stuart Lees attended a musical evening at the Cairns State High School on October 30, 2009 and presented Carpentaria Lodge bursaries and trophies to Miss Emily Turner and Master Chris Tunbull.

Bro. Mapleson was initiated into Powlett Lodge No 661 (UGLVic) on August 6, 1959, affiliated with Gregory Lodge No 50H in 1974 and then with Endeavour Lodge No 26H in 2005.

Allan Lodge No. 284H, in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria, hosted the District Grand Master and several District Grand officers while they held an Initation in November 2009 for Bro. Peter Lewenden.

L to R: RW Bro. Peter Johnson, District Grand Master, Bro. Peter Lewenden, Master of the Lodge Wor. Bro. John Cavill-Jones.

At the recent 60th Jubilee of the Cairns Chapter OES No. 103 there were several very distinguished Brothers and Sisters present to help with the celebrations.

L to R: WDGM of Far Northern D G Chapter Sr Marlene Wakely, WGG of Qld. Sr Yvonne Numberger, MWGM of Australia Sr Lois Allen, WM of Cairns Chapter Sr Dorothy Russell, WP of Cairns Chapter Bro. Ivor Player, MWGP of Australia Bro. James Beck, WGP of Qld. Bro. Adriaan van Moolenbroek, WDGP of Far Northern D G Chapter Bro. Robert Wakely, RW DistGM Bro. Peter Johnson.

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The District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria Freemasons Association held their Annual Christmas carols evening in December at the Cairns Masonic Centre and were delighted to receive a visit from a Dame Edna Everidge look-alike.

Dame Edna and the District Grand Master RW Bro. Peter Johnson.

The District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria, R W Bro. Peter Johnson was delighted to assist with the installation of Wor. Bro. Keith Bunter when he took the chair of King Solomon in the Trinity Daylight Lodge No. 526. The delight was two-fold for both brethren as Bro. Bunter was Master of Carpentaria Lodge No 202H when the District Grand Master Bro. Johnson was initiated into the craft.

The Worshipful Master, VW Bro. Stuart Lees, of Carpentaria Lodge 202H in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria recently presented the widow of the late RW Bro. Graham Stevens, Mrs Gladys Stevens with a widows pin at the lodge memorial service held in Cairns in November 2009.

Bentley Park Lodge No 311 in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria make an annual award presentation to both St. Teresa school and also to the state school in Edmonton.

Brethren of Millaa Lodge No 351 in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria recently presented Wor. Bro. Norm Elmore with a Life Governor’s Jewel for his support of the lodge over the last 40 years.

In November 2009 the Endeavour Lodge No 26 presented the Chillagoe state school with digital recording equipment and accessories. Two representatives of the lodge attended the handover of the equipment to Ms Penny Burdell.

VW Bro. Jim Sanders, Master of Endeavour Lodge entertaining the children.

At the 60th anniversary celebration of the Cairns Chapter OES No 103 we were entertained by local Scottish and Irish dancers. The Worthy Matron Sister Dorothy Russell presented the teacher with a donation towards their Dance School two of whom performed at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland in August 2009.

The presentation of a Citizenship award to St. Theresa year seven students Sam Moule and Romini O'Sullivan. Making the presentation is worshipful master of Bentley Park Lodge No 311, VW Bro. Gary Rooke.

The Jewel was presented in lodge by the District Grand Master and Bro. Elmore along with his partner Mrs Lorna Baker who joined the members of the lodge and their partners at a Christmas Break up Dinner at the Golf Cub in Millaa Millaa.

Wor. Bro. Norm Elmore and Lorna Baker L to R: Celia Fry. Dulcie O'Rourke. Ruth Laycock.

Dorothy Russell. Ivor Player. Barry Hungerford.

Gilbert Neil. Jack Burnell. Peter Johnson.

Second row L to R: Eva Brinkley. Sue Hungerford.

Doreen Madden. Dawn van Leeuwen. Iris Forno.

Rani Chohan. Pat Dodds. Glad Stevens. Wendy Gauld. Shirley Lewis. Everil Neil. Edna Cornelius.

Liz Johnson. Margaret Dorries.

Back row. Jack Jenkin. Clyde Dorries. Cheryl Platt.

Ailsa Armbrust. Ken Moller-Nielsen. Rosita Player.

Russell King. Raji Chohan. Owen Lewis.

All celebrated the 60th Anniversary of Cairns Chapter No 103.

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Fun and Fishing becomes a major contributor

Another stimulus to the wealth of the Burdekin district and its well known reputation for an abundance of marine life has once again been derived from the Fuller Lodge Burdekin Barra Rush.

As a result of the very successful 2009 Fuller Lodge Burdekin Barra Rush, an annual fishing challenge, conducted by the Fuller Masonic Lodge of Ayr, three major organisations have been beneficiaries in receiving donations from the proceeds of this event.

Volunteer Marine Rescue whose members kindly donate their time and expertise in conducting the weigh-in for this annual event, have received donations which contribute towards funding of vital equipment, used in rescue operations of the boating fraternity.

An organisation who works tirelessly to ensure that our local environment is replenished and maintained at adequate levels of marine reproduction is the Burdekin Fish Restocking Association [Burdekin Branch]. These dedicated members assist in the success of the Fuller Lodge Burdekin Barra Rush, by restocking local waterways with fingerlings and in educating the public to preserve their very valuable natural assets.

Fuller Masonic Lodge has kindly donatsd to this worthy project over the past years. `Generosity to others' was demonstrated by anglers who participated and voluntarily donated part of their catch in this well organised event. This was shown by the contribution of several kilos of fresh fish, which were professionally processed and donated to the Lower Burdekin Home for the Aged and the Home Hill Hostel.

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The Fuller Masonic lodge of Ayr donated the proceeds from this year's Barra Rush to the Volunteer Marine Rescue and the Burdekin Fish Restocking. Arthur Woods (back left) and Alan Griggs (back right) accepted the donations from the lodge members Anthony Birt, Alan Jones, Gavind Jones (back row) and Ryan Jones, Don Bannister (President of the Burdekin Fish Restocking Association), Darren Morse, Joe Linton (President of the Volunteer Marine Rescue) and Mike L'Huillier. The Volunteer Marine rescue donations will go towards funding of vital equipment used in the rescues operations of the boating fraternity. Burdekin Fish restocking will use the donations to restock local waterways with fingerlings and educate the public to preserve their natural assets. Since 2003 Fuller Lodge has donated almost $18,000 towards worthwhile organisation.

This inception was carried out by the Burdekin Fish Restocking Association [Burdekin Branch] in support of Fuller Masonic Lodge, whose contribution to the local community both recreationally and financially has grown significantly, since the inception of the annual fishing competition in 2003.

The organisers of this annual fishing competition are proud of the efforts and support of those associated organisations and the warmth and generosity displayed by the anglers in their participation. It is anticipated that this event will be conducted this year on March 27/28, 2010.

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Harmony Daylight’s Installation

Bro. Christopher Rogers on the night of his First Degree at St. Andrew Lodge receiving his “Welcome to Freemasonry” card from the Deputy District Grand Master, VW Bro Phillip Geertz.

Far left: Wor. Bro. Claude Wilder receiving his PM’s Jewel from Deputy District Grand Master VW Bro. Phillip Geertz,.

L to R: VW Bro. Bob Loveridge, District Grand Superintendent of Works, Wor. Bro. Erick Hegh, District Grand Director of Ceremonies, VW Bro. Phil Geertz, Deputy District Grand Master, VW Bro. John Urquhart, Master of Harmony and District Grand Secretary, Wor. Bro. Keith Latimer, Lodge Senior Warden, RW Bro. Les Keane, Lodge Junior Warden.

Above: L to R: Deputy District Grand Director of Ceremonies Wor. Bro. Ian Burns, Deputy District Grand Master VW Bro. Phillip Geertz, WM Wor. Bro. Chris Williamson, Director of Ceremonies Wor. Bro. Gordon McColl.

Millican Lodge hosting a lecturer from New Zealand

L to R: Wor. Bro. Dave Hoey, Master of Millican Lodge, RW Bro. Doug Cunningham, VW Bro. Phil Geertz, Deputy District Grand Master, Guest lecturer Wor. Bro. Kerry Nicholls GS (GLNZ), Wor. Bro. Erick Hegh, District Grand Director of Ceremonies.

At the Mylne Installation held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 the Jewel presented to Claude Wilder as his PM’s jewel has some interesting history. Wor. Bro. Weeks, who was a member of Mylne Lodge, lost it during the war years and it was found at the Townsville tip some years ago and given to District Grand Lodge who passed it on to Mylne Lodge. It had been badly damaged by fire and Mylne Lodge had it refurbished, in fact it looks brand new, so instead of it sitting in a cupboard they presented it to Claude as his PM’s jewel. It is a beautiful solid gold jewel.

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BOARD OF

Benevolence News BENEVOLENCE NEWS 64th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 2009 PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS The President, RW Bro. Stuart Macnish, welcomed those present including the Grand Master, MW Bro. Graham Ewin, Deputy Grand Master, RW Adrian Burton and the Assistant Grand Master, RW Bro. Greg Goding to the 64th Annual General Meeting of the Aged Masons, Widows & Orphan’s Fund on Monday, 30 November, 2009 and invited the Grand Master to conduct the meeting.

Apologies were received from a number of brethren.

Pr es iden t’s R ep or t It is my pleasure to present this, the 64th Annual Report of the Board’s activities. I shall firstly report on the Board’s benevolent activities and then its aged care services. The Treasurer, VW Bro. Leeke will then address the financial aspects of the report. This is Bro. Leeke’s last AGM presentation after many years, as with Board reorganisation. Bro. Leeke now has responsibility along with VW Bro. Christensen for specifically managing our investment portfolio. Future financial reports will be presented by Wor. Bro. Milner, the Board’s new Treasurer.

BE NE VOL ENCE R elief The Board currently assists many brethren and families through mechanisms such as cost of living allowances, education allowances, book grants, funeral grants, special purpose grants and loans. We also fund a program of dollarfor-dollar grants to assist in promoting the benevolent work of individual Lodges within their communities.

All these benevolent activities are funded through the interest earnings of the Fund of Benevolence. The Fund is regularly reviewed to ensure that it maintains its capability to service the level of demand and actively reinvests its interest earnings as distributions are received.

During 2008-2009, relief payments totalling $155,270 were paid to widows, brethren, and children of Freemasons.

Applications for assistance are generally made through lodge Secretaries, but the Board now accepts direct appeals for assistance for those brethren in special circumstances and papers can be obtained directly from the Board Secretary. I encourage all lodges to be aware of the needs of their brethren and their families, especially those brethren who can no longer attend meetings through frailty or other

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reasons. All applications are considered on a monthly basis and continuing support is reviewed annually.

B u r s ar i es an d Gr a n ts More than $99,200 was allocated during 2008-2009 for exceptional medical and other purposes and a grant of $26,500 was provided to augment funds donated by brethren to the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.

The Board provided four Popp Bursaries of $500 to daughters of Freemasons and four bursaries totalling $10,000 from the Peter and Joan Pascoe Raphael Bursary. The latter is provided specifically to assist students from Roma Region.

D o lla r-f or-D ol lar Su b s id ies Some $73,503 was provided to 64 lodges out of 300 throughout Queensland through this program to help raise the profile of the Craft in local communities.

I commend the program and encourage all lodges to consider this scheme. A maximum of $3,000 subsidy can be provided for projects, meaning that quite substantial community benefits can arise and good publicity for the Craft be achieved.

Larger sums can be made available provided lodges seek Board approval before committing to progress their proposal.

A G E D C AR E This year has again demonstrated the challenges of delivering quality aged care in an era of increasing regulation and public scrutiny. I will now address some of the highlights of the year.

Gov er n a n ce The Board has prepared Master Plans for the four flagship sites of Cairns, Townsville, Sandgate and Arundel in line with its policy of

providing a continuum of care on each site.

The Board adopted a comprehensive strategic plan known as The Way Ahead 2009 -2014, setting a framework for development over the next five years. This plan sets out 51 Actions for the Board to bring its facilities and operations in line with contemporary expectations of the industry. The Board has also established a new Investments Committee which is charged with ensuring a stronger focus on our investment portfolio in the wake of the recent global financial downturn.

Car e Ser v ices a nd Quality Im pr ov em ent All care services throughout the State are now fully accredited for the maximum of three years.

This status reflects well on management of MCQ and the sometimes superhuman efforts that staff put into ensuring that we comply with the rigorous standards expected.

All staff receive regular opportunities for upgrading skills and knowledge and are assisted to obtain further external nursing qualifications where appropriate.

This year of the Spark of Life program in our Special Care unit is worthy of particular mention for having raised the bar in improving quality of life for those residents with special care needs. Not only is it having enormous benefit in improving resident behaviour but it received a major award at the International Association of Housing and Services for the Ageing Conference in London in July. This is great recognition for the work of MCQ in the area of special care services.

This year has again seen increased pressure from Accreditation reviews and unannounced visits by the Accreditation Agency. This not only increases stress levels for staff, but continues to put pressure on resources and incurs significant costs as the compulsory

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visits must be paid for by the Provider.

The Board continues to support a $3,000 annual bursary for aged care nursing through the Kelvin Grove campus of QUT. This year it went to Estrelita Phelps, who since returning from overseas has now started working at Sandgate, making a clean sweep for all recipients of the bursary so far.

H um a n R e s o u r c e s The introduction of salary sacrificing and the successful negotiation of EBAs have led to a more stable workforce and a significant reduction in dependency on agency nurses.

We have also moved to increase the use of Personal Carers to deal with the problem of severe shortages of aged care nursing staff Australia-wide.

The Board continues to recognise staff for dedicated service through long service awards and a financial benefit with many awards being presented across all regions.

In fo r m ation Tech no logy Our in-house IT manager has enabled significant improvements in information management across the business. IT is and will remain a high cost part of the business as the delivery of aged care is increasingly dependent on IT for all documentation and reporting to the agencies and in managing our critical subsidy claims process.

subsidies for care delivery under the Aged Care Funding Instrument, is based on interest from investments and bequests from brethren.

These bequests are important to us and we extend our grateful thanks to those who remember the Fund in their Will. Nevertheless, sometimes bequests can become a problem as was recently experienced when the Board had to go to Court to ensure that a substantial bequest was not taken over by the State Government due to the unintended consequences of casual wording of a clause in the Will. The Board is happy to provide advice on such matters for anyone intending to remember the Fund in their Will.

M a j o r Pr o j e c t s The new Morinda Nursing Home in Cairns was officially opened by the Grand Master MW Bro. Graeme Ewin in October following completion of the associated refurbishment of the original facility.

The Board is conscious of the high costs associated with new building programs to replace our ageing capital infrastructure. Such upgrades though are essential if we are to stay in the industry and remain financially competitive.

The Board is currently investigating a range of funding models to progressively implement necessary major projects around the State.

to assist in this regard also. I record the Board’s sincere gratitude to all those ladies, brethren and others who give so generously of their time to enrich the lives of our residents. I encourage all lodges to remember this important activity and to support aged brethren and their families on rostered days in the gardens and for other functions such as bus driving and visiting.

CONCL USION The Board is dedicated to improving all its aged care facilities and to expand its benevolent functions to our wide Masonic family and the community. However, our ability to do this is dependent on the level of support we receive from the Brethren in both a voluntary and financial capacity and the returns on our investments. The latter have suffered along with the rest of the world this last year and we have had to adjust our expenditure accordingly until the situation recovers somewhat. Your support in our voluntary programs and residents helps to contain costs and improve the welfare and happiness of our residents.

It is our hope that the relief we provide to our Masonic family and to the broader community is well received and attracts the attention it deserves so that Freemasonry may expand and be well respected in the community.

The costs of delivering quality aged care services continue to increase. Though MCQ reported an operating loss of nearly $2,300,000 for the year, this was offset by an extraordinary surplus of $3.5 million due to the sale of bed licences as part of the resizing of the Sandgate facility in line with the Master Plan objectives. MCQ continues to seek to reduce costs and improve services within tight budgets while not diminishing the level of care provided to residents.

Work has commenced on construction of the new $30 million Residential Aged Care facility at Sandgate following a Foundation Stone ceremony on June 28 by the Grand Master and his team before a crowd of more than 170 residents, families, staff and supporters. The new building will cater for 153 residents including 30 additional special care beds for dementia residents. MCQ is focusing on being recognised statewide for excellence in dementia care in preparation for the anticipated increase in dementia in the coming twenty years or so. The new facility is due to be completed in mid-September 2010.

Overall the Board reports an operating surplus of some $1.3 million for the year. The Treasurer will report in more detail on our financial performance later.

Work is progressing on the detailed design for an additional 12 high care beds at Arundel to be partially funded by a considerable bequest received by the Board.

The Board’s policy with respect to bonds for low care residents continues to have a considerable impact on our income stream. At this stage, there is no indication that the Federal Government will allow the introduction of bonds for High Care residents but the viability of all not-for-profit providers will continue to decline unless attention is paid to appropriate measures to sustain the industry.

VOL UNT EE RS

I commend the work of RW Bro. Blake, Secretary of the Board as without him and the excellent support of his assistant Diane Mullane, the day to day functions of the Board would not be possible. In particular, I would like to record the Board’s thanks for Diane who retired in June after many years of sterling service to the Board.

Of course, our facilities would not be run as well were it not for the continuing support of the brethren, their families and other volunteers through the Home’s Auxiliary, bus driving, grounds maintenance, visiting the sick, and assistance with so many social and entertainment activities. I especially thank those members who are residents at the various facilities who regularly give of their time

To my fellow Board members, I am sincerely thankful for your support and dedication throughout the year.

The work of the Committees is increasingly important in meeting Board commitments and I am aware of the time that must be devoted in a purely voluntary capacity to such activities. I look forward to that continuing support in the year ahead.

Fina ncial Su s tain ability

Our income, other than from the government

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I would particularly like to thank Mr Bob Gore, MCQ CEO, his management team and staff for their support and dedication to service delivery throughout the year. The advice of Mr Gore and his team has been a fundamental component of the successful gaining of full Accreditation across our facilities, the development of Master Plans for all sites, and the detail of the design of our two major building projects.

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Benevolence News FI NA NCE COM MI TTE E (VW B ro . K .J . L eek e) I present the finance portion of the Board’s Report for the 2009 Annual General Meeting, reporting on the operations for the 2008/2009 financial year.

The annual accounts for the Board have been completed, and an unqualified audit report was issued early in October. The detailed accounts are 21 pages in length, and the audit report a further two pages on top of that, making a total of 23 pages. I believe that this is too much for the average person to understand, which is why I have for a number of years prepared a two page summary which is included in the Annual Report - Pages 10 and 11 in that report.

As in previous years, the full financial accounts are available to any member who would like a copy, and if you haven’t done so already, they are available from the Board Secretary.

Also as I have advised in previous years, the accounts have been formatted to comply with Generally Acceptable Accounting Standards, which is now a legal requirement - previously it was only a recommended requirement.

Unfortunately, in complying with those standards, I believe the accounts tend to give a distorted report that could be easily misunderstood by the average reader, and I will expand on that as I progress through my report.

The Income Statement shows a profit of $5.3 million, but where I think this misleading, because it includes an extraordinary gain of $3.315 million from the sale of some bed licences that were surplus to our needs.

While this is reasonably easy to understand, the part I have trouble justifying is that we incurred a loss of value in our investments of $13 million, and this does not get deducted from our profits, although it is deducted from our Balance Sheet. The logic is that because we have not sold them, then we have not actually incurred the loss, and that when value does return to our investments - as a lot has done in the last four months, then this will not be reported in the Income Statement either. These are one of the joys of being an accountant, and I can understand why some people accuse us of using ‘smoke and mirrors’.

I believe that if we reported on the basis that most normal people would understand, and on a similar basis to those that were adopted a few years ago - when I first became Treasurer, then I would have been reporting a loss of $7.7 million.

CONTINUED.

the number of residents, and maintain the same administration costs.

The three main areas of income for Aged Care was $10.1m from residents fees, $24m from government subsidies, and $2.86m being interest earned on investments. Other income including accommodation charges, bond retentions etc. totalled $1.7m. The government funding is more than double the amount we receive from residents’ fees.

Of this total income of $38.5m, $19.9m was spent on nursing and personal carer’s wages and salaries, $16.7m was spent on wages for laundry, kitchen, cleaners, maintenance and administration staff. As you can see, over 90 per cent of all income was spent on wages.

In a region by region analysis, Central and Southern region incurred a loss of $1.033m, North Queensland incurred a loss of $1.061, while Carpentaria incurred a loss of $1.021. All these losses were calculated after allowing for depreciation expense of $2.04m, and while it may be fine to say that the loss would have only been a little over $1m if we did not account for depreciation, if we do not provide for depreciation, we will never be able to rebuild the buildings as we currently doing in the south west corner of this property.

Re ti r e m e n t Vi l l a g e s Accom mod ation .

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Total Income from Retirement Villages etc. was $2.091m As these were nowhere near as labour intensive, our wages cost for the operations of these facilities was only $148,000, or only about 7 per cent of the income we derived, but we had to provide for repairs and maintenance in these facilities of $528,000, as each unit must be extensively re-furbished each time there is a change in residents.

These facilities generated a profit of $1.065m for the last financial year.

I have suggested in previous years, from a superficial look at these summarised figures, one could quickly say that we should get out of the nursing homes and hostel, and just operate retirement villages.

The problem with this logic is that a lot of residents are attracted to retirement villages where they know that a hostel/nursing home is available when/if their health deteriorates. We need the aged care facilities to attract residents into the Retirement Villages.

Con s tr u ction A ctiv ities .

Aged Care Activities

As I am sure almost everyone that is here will know of the construction of the new aged care facility on this site. This will cost the Board over $30m, which comes on top of almost $20m spent last year on the Morinda facility in Cairns.

In making my comments, I am not considering the $3.3 million we received from the sale of the bed licences, as this was a once only income, and we cannot keep reducing

These activities require very close management to ensure our cash reserves are available at the right time that progress payments are made.

That is a prime consideration at the current time.

I would now like to address the individual cost centres separately.

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Ben ev olen t A ctivities.

During the year we were fortunate enough to receive $732,557 in bequests which have been held for the good of Freemasonry in Queensland.

The Board appreciates the donors’ generosity, and assures them that the funds will be used appropriately. As I advised in last year’s report, there is currently a further sizeable bequest pending (over $3million), however, some of the conditions attached to the bequest have not yet been met, and the Board is reviewing the terms to ensure that the bequest will ultimately be to the advantage of the Board, and not an ongoing liability to future Boards. This matter has basically been resolved since the end of the financial year, and will be reported more fully in next year’s accounts.

Funds used in support of brethren and their families in difficulty, and dollar for dollar subsidies totalled over $371,000, and these have been more fully detailed in the Bro. Presidents report.

Con clus ion.

After nine years, this should be my final report as Treasurer of the Board, and I would firstly like to thank all the Board members who have worked with me through my nine years as Treasurer, and four years as a member of the Finance Committee before that. I would also like to record my thanks to Clayton Rawle the State Finance Manager who has provided absolute support and diligent assistance in managing and reporting on the financial affairs of the Board during my tenure.

GENE RA L BUSINESS The Grand Master invited questions or comments of an informative nature from those present.

Nil items were raised.

The Grand Master in closing thanked those present for attending. He also once again congratulated the President and Board Members for their dedication and effort during the year.

Vot e of Th an ks The Vice President, Wor. Bro. A. Love, in moving a vote of thanks to the Grand Master for acting as Chairman, acknowledged his many years of membership of the Board and his continued support.

SANDGATE LIBRARY We are seeking volunteers to assist with maintaining the library at the Sandgate Homes. If you are able to assist please contact the Board Secretary on 3869 6013.

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Serving the Community COMMUNITY Charity cheque presentations

by Ashton Lodge Wor. Bro. Eric Armstrong presenting a cheque to Ms Carol Caswell - "Rural Lifestyle Options".

Ms Priscilla Maxwell, Community Relations talking about the excellent work done by Karuna Hospice.

At the December 2009 meeting of Ashton Lodge presentation of charity cheques were given out. The lodge gratefully acknowledges the assistance given by the Board of Benevolence "Dollar for Dollar" scheme. $500 to "Rural Lifestyle Options" being a total of $1000 donated for the purchase of wheel chairs, and $750 to "Karuna Hospice Service" being $1500 donated in total, for the purchase of a special automated mattress.

Cheque Presentation to Feluga State School On Friday, November 13, 2009, Alf Macdonald from the Tully Tyson Masonic Lodge come to the Feluga State School to present a cheque of $2000. The cheque was donated with the assistance of United Grand Lodge of Queensland. We would like to thank both the Tully Tyson Masonic Lodge and the United Grand Lodge of Queensland. Our school captains Lachlan Slater, and Amy O'Kane received the cheque from Alf Macdonald. Belinda Slater, Feluga State School.

A day of presentations!

Brisbane Valley Lodge had a memorable day on Sunday, December 5, 2009 when Bro. Stuart Whitehead was presented with a 50 year jewel at our Masonic Centre in Toogoolawah at a well attended light lunch. Stuart, whose father was the manager of the ANZ Bank in the 1950’s and also a member of our lodge, joined the lodge (then called Cressbrook Lodge No 198) in December 1958 and has remained a member ever since even though he was unable to attend very often. Stuart spent Wor. Bro. Les Wilson, WM, Bro. Stuart Whitehead, Wor. most of his working life as a doctor in the RAN and ultimately retired with his wife Bro. Robert Somerville and RW Bro. John Seymour Pamela, in Toowoomba. congratulating Stuart.

After the presentation to Stuart those present went to Alkira Hostel to present an electric lift recliner chair to Mrs Betty Freestun, the widow of one of our brethren Wor. Bro. Ray Freestun.

Wor. Bro. Wilson, WM making the presentation to Mrs Betty Freestun.

This donation was prompted by a request from the Alara Association Inc. and the lodge thanks and acknowledges The Harlin/Moore & District Community Club, The Anglican Parish Council and the RSL Sub Branch Women’s Auxiliary for their contributions.

Caboolture Lodge Christmas Donations At Caboolture Lodge Christmas party 2009, Wor. Bro. Jim Seeleither presented a cheque to Jenny from the Caboolture Meals On Wheels to help them purchase some more ‘Esky’s’ with which they transport the meals to the people in need throughout the year.

At the same party VW Bro. Jack Lowe presented a cheque to Tania from the local RSPCA which will assist them to purchase some more cages to house the unwanted animals that they are continually asked to care for.

Both of these donations were kindly supported by the Freemasons Board of Benevolence "Dollar for Dollar" subsidy.

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Movember Freemason

Bursary winner at Dayboro

Bro. Gareth Pethig, Junior Deacon of Mount Pleasant Lodge UGLQ No 361 who has grown a very obvious reference to Freemasonry on his face during Movember to raise money for Men’s Health.

Coronation Lodge honours the memory of an esteemed brother by the sponsorship of a small bursary at the Dayboro State School. The award goes to the student who is the Dux of the school and this years worthy recipient was Emma Bennett being presented with her certificate and her $350 prize by Wor. Bro. Murray Diaz, SW of Coronation Lodge, at the School Graduation Ceremony.

Donation to Leukaemia Foundation Peter Johnstone, Chief Executive Officer, Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland called in on the Palmwoods/Waverly Lodge at Woombye. The lodge, with Bro. Klaus Hempfing from Kawana Waters have raised $5,248 for the Leukaemia Foundation, the donation was made with the assistance of the Board of Benevolence. The funds were used to purchase new TVs and Digital Set Top boxes for the homes in Camp Hill.

The patients, their families and carers are very grateful as the quality of TV reception was next to nothing.

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SERVE

SERVING SERVING THE THE COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

Nebulators donated Ill. Bro. Len Cramp, Grand Commander of the Townsville Sovereign Council No 14 and V. Wthy. Bro. Ron Capps of J.S. Popham Conbclave No 7 presenting cheques to supporters of 65 Roses Inc. Glenys Cuddy and Kate.

These donations were supported with subsidies from the Board of Benevolence for the purchase of two Pari Boy SX compressors with LC Sprint nebulators. The donations were thankfully received with one unit to Townsville and the other to Ingham.

It started with a bear

Almoner of Stradbroke Lodge No. 349, Wor. Bro. John Bowden, wondered how his lodge could help the RACQ Careflight Rescue service based at Coolangatta.

For years John had personally supported the charity by purchasing its Teddy Bears, starting with the Pilot Bear. He has, over the years, collected 16 bears.

He suggested to lodge members that they purchase a $50 bear, raffle it and donate the proceeds to Careflight. Lodge members responded by suggesting that a direct donation of $200 be made.

This suggestion made John ponder as to how this donation could be better used, by purchasing equipment for use on board the aircraft which could be labeled with the lodge’s name and number. He contacted Careflight and asked what they needed.

Careflight replied that it was reasonably well supplied with equipment but was rather short on replacement wet suits, used not only for rescues at sea but also for flood rescue work. Prices, including screen printing of logos, were soon obtained and the matter put to lodge members.

As the lodge, on the Grand Master’s instructions following the transfer of property to Grand Lodge, places the rent into its charity account for use in the community, the decision was made to purchase six suits for use by the Careflight rescue crews.

The Board of Benevolence was approached for dollar-for-dollar assistance, presenting a cheque for $1902.56 to Careflight representative Lisa Douglas at Stradbroke’s annual Christmas in July function.

The wet suits were formally handed over by the WM of Stradbroke Lodge, David Swift and Almoner John Bowden at the Careflight hangar on December 2, last year.

Careflight crew proudly wear the new wet suits sponsored by the Freemasons We wish the wearers well in their life-saving work.

Dayboro Chapter Sponsorship Dayboro Royal Arch Chapter No. 127 sponsors an annual Encouragement Award at Dayboro State School. The award, chosen solely by the teachers, is for the student who has shown consistent effort with their schoolwork, shows empathy for and encourages others and seeks to improve their learning independently.

The 2009 recipient of the award, Louise Fuller, is shown being presented with her Certificate and $100 prize by Excellent Companion Tom Dillon, First Principal of Dayboro Chapter at the final assembly of the school 2009 year.

Bundaberg widows cheque donation At the Installation of Pialba Lodge in June, 2009 Mrs Ruby Brown presented a donation on behalf of The Bundaberg Widows of Freemasons for The Masonic Homes. RW Bro. Alan Verran, representing the Grand Master, accepted the Cheque.

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Skin Cancer and You Skin cancer affects the lives of roughly one in two Australians and the risk increases with age. The most common skin cancers are basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). These cancers are unlikely to cause death and are usually treated well by general practitioners (GPs). Over 400,000 BCCs and SCCs occur each year in Australia but they only cause 250 deaths. Melanoma, on the other hand, can spread to other parts of the body and become incurable when only one millimetre thick. It is important for melanoma to be diagnosed as early as possible as only very thin melanomas can be completely cured by excision.

After the age of 50 a person will not normally grow a new mole. What appears to be This looks like a mole but it is actually a melanoma. While it a mole at that age will usually either be a seborrheic keratosis (“senile or greasy is only 3mm in diameter it is already invasive and therefore wart”), a pigmented BCC or a melanoma. “Senile warts” are very common and dangerous. harmless but they can look like melanomas. Pigmented BCCs are often confused with melanomas. If your doctor uses a dermatoscope he will usually be able to distinguish each of these conditions and if he can’t he will do a biopsy.

More and more doctors are using dermatoscopes in their practices. The Skin Cancer College of Australia and New Zealand (SCCANZ) is committed to the ongoing education of GPs in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer. You can go to their website www.sccanz.com.au where you can get information about doctors in your postcode area who have been granted certification in the diagnosis and management of skin cancer.

A dermatoscope

Author D r Cli f f R ose n d ah l M B B S FSCCANZ

This is what a doctor sees with a dermatoscope when looking at the melanoma in the first image above. This incredible detail allows the diagnosis to be made with absolute confidence leading to immediate effective treatment

Dr Cliff Rosendahl is a general practitioner with a special interest in skin cancer. He has practiced in the bayside area in Brisbane for over 25 years and before that he worked in rural Queensland. He is a fellow of the Skin Cancer College of Australia and New Zealand.

BARRON BARNETT LODGE No. 146 UGLQ Background to the Lodge: The Lodge was originally consecrated on 15th August 1903 under the English Constitution. RW Bro Barron Barnett was the foundation Master. RW Bro Barnett migrated to Queensland in 1866 and was initiated into Prince of Wales Lodge in 1869, becoming Master in 1874 and Deputy District Grand Master, Queensland EC from 1882 to 1903. In 1887 he travelled to England for the Queen Victoria Jubilee celebrations and brought back the sword currently used in Grand Lodge ceremonies, and a silver mounted Director of Ceremonies baton which he presented to Prince of Wales Lodge and which was later presented by them to Barron Barnett Lodge.

In 1903 the District Board of General Purposes recognized the need for Masonic education along the lines of the Emulation Lodge of Instruction in London. This was the initial basis on which the Lodge was formed. With the formation of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland in 1921 the Lodge assumed a role in both research and education. The Lodge meets in the Ann Street Centre on the third Wednesday in January, March, May, July, September and November, tyling at 7.15PM.

Programme for 2010

Wor. Bro. Barron Lewis Barnett Past Grand Deacon (G.L. of England) Deputy District Grand Master, Q’land (E.C) 1882-1903

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In addition to the addresses outlined below, all present are invited to participate in a discussion on a previously advised Masonic subject. A review of a book, usually on a Masonic related subject is also presented.

January 20 “Legend of the Winding Stairs" by Wor. Bro. Pat Malone. A philosophical myth or historical fact? All will be revealed in this address.

March 17 "The Life and Times of Pythagoras" by VW. Bro. Milford Eyres. This Address will develop the historical times in which Pythagoras lived.

May 19 The Ken Wells Commemorative Address "A Continental European Ceremony of Initiation" A very interesting show with deep meanings, a live Masonic psychodrama produced and presented by the Brethren of Barron Barnett Lodge. Ritual translated and adapted by Wor. Bro. Michel H. Fried.

July 21 “The Seven Liberal Arts and Sciences" by RW Bro. Richard King. A subject not developed to any extent in our Ritual even though they form the foundation of all personal intellectuality.

September 15 “The Two Saints John and Freemasonry" Why were our first Lodges most usually called "of St. John"? by Wor. Bro. Michel H Fried.

November 17 Installation of Worshipful Master and Officers for 2011 Barron Barnett Lodge welcomes invitations from other Lodges seeking an address when they have no ritual work. One of our Brothers will be happy to attend. Please enquire from our Secretary.

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Departing Brisbane April 11, the ‘Discover China’ tour will be escorted by Travel Masters managing director, Bob Malcolm, who has based the 20-day itinerary on his own personal highlights discovered over many years of touring this fascinating country, both personally and in many cases as the Queensland Representative on national delegations hosted by the Chinese.

“This itinerary is particularly designed for people who want to avoid the more commercialised icons and cities, or perhaps those who visited China many years ago and would value experiencing the exciting ‘new’ China” he said.

“We’ll be travelling to six of China’s most unique provinces – Fujian, Zhejiang, Hebei, Shangxi, Sichuan and Guizhou – and traversing the countryside from the heartland of the Yangtze River Delta to the border of Mongolia and the mountain-scapes leading up to Tibet.”

Staying in first class hotels, travelling in comfortable coaches and using internal flights to cover the longer distances, Travel Masters’ exclusive itinerary features different highlights every day.

There are the amazing fortresslike rammed earth roundhouses of the ethnic Hakka people in Fujian Province, built to house up to 300 residents; and the world’s best piano museum on scenic Gulangu Island, exhibiting miniature, accordion and even round-shaped pianos from around the world.

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Other Orders DeMolay Honours Night The Honours Night and Proclamation of the Grand Council for DeMolay Australia was held on Saturday, November 28. 2009.

The new State Master Councillor, Bro. Thomas Turvey, is an active member and as SMC he will be responsible for the various State social events, the major one being the annual dinner dance held in August.

Miss Sarah Stewart was invested as the State Sweetheart which is a role given to a young lady primarily to assist the State Master Councillor with the social functions but also to be an ambassador for DeMolay Australia.

Bro. Peter Donald was proclaimed as Grand Master for a third term.

DeMolay confers honours upon members who have given distinguished service.

The highest honour is the Legion of Honour and this was conferred upon Bro. Ross Kirk who is now a senior member and who has served not only DeMolay for over 15 years but also Job’s Daughter’s being the youngest person ever to hold the position of Associate Grand Guardian. Ross is a Past State Master Councillor and also serves his Chapter as an adviser. He is not yet 30 years of age and is the youngest person to receive the honour in Australia’s 60 year DeMolay history. The award is not approved lightly as the number of Legionaries around the world is less that a thousand of a membership of nearly 1 million.

The Degree of Chevalier was conferred on Bros. Heath Carlisle and Thomas Turvey for outstanding service to DeMolay Australia, both having served three terms as Master Councillor of their various Chapters.

L to R: Miss Sarah Stewart, State Chapter Sweetheart 2009/10; Bro. Peter Donald, Grand Master of DeMolay Australia and Bro. Tom Turvey, State Master Councillor 2009/10.

The Cross of Honour is presented to adult advisers who have provided service to the members over a long period. This year Bros. David Carter and Wayne Carlile were honoured. Of special significance to David was the fact that his son, Bro. Tavis Carter, Master Councillor of Southern Cross Chapter, led the team of DeMolays to perform the ceremony.

All ceremonies were performed with dignity and decorum and those receiving the Honours were suitably impressed by the true meaning of the Honour.

Presentation of 50 Year Jewel At the Installation meeting of Tully R.A.C. No. 82, R. Ex. Comp. Barrie Shennan PDGZ, Representative of the M. Ex. First Grand Principal, presented a 50 year Jewel to R. Ex. Comp. Jock Watson PDGZ. R. Ex. Comp. Shennan read out the details of R. Ex. Comp. Watson’s long history with Tully Chapter and his excellent service to Royal Arch Masonry and the Tully community. R. Ex. Comp. Shennan then invited R. Ex. Comp. Watson’s wife to pin the jewel on her husband.

This was done at the Banquet so that the occasion could be enjoyed and appreciated by all in attendance.

L to R: R. Ex. Comp. Adrian Wakeling PGJ DGE, R. Ex. Comp. Shennan, Mrs Watson and R. Ex. Comp. Watson.

Thirty Year Service Certificate Well known Ipswich Freemason ILL. Bro. Keith "Stormy" Fairweather was presented with a 30 year Service Certificate from the Supreme Council of the Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite for Australia. Pictured presenting him with his certificate during morning tea at his home in North Ipswich is Phil Bishop, Most Wise Sovereign of the Ipswich Moreton United Sovereign Chapter No 64.

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The Queensland Freemason, February 2010

The Queensland Freemason E magazine The magazine committee is pleased to announce that your Freemason magazine is now available in a new format giving you the most accessible and readable online version.

arrows to access the “flip page” facility.

To access your magazine click on the new link on the UGLQ web site, click “full page”, and use the left and right

Once members have become familiar with the convenience of the new online magazine, those who choose to do so will

Importantly, advertisements for all our advertisers will carry direct links to their web sites.

have the option in November to no longer receive a hard copy version of the magazine. This will reduce costs in both printing and postage. Members who wish to continue to receive their printed copy of the magazine will be able to do so.

SERVICE JEWELS PRESENTED

Ron Anderson Chairman, Magazine Committee, UGLQ

JEWELS PRESENTED BY MW GRAND MASTER: 60 (9 Carat Gold) Lapel Pins and Jewels:

50 Year (9 Carat Gold) Lapel Pins and Jewels:

* R.W. Bro. S. H. Anderson P.D.G.M.

Bro. L. A. Camm

~ Service Memorial Lodge No. 393

50 Year (9 Carat Gold) Lapel Pins and Jewels:

* Wor. Bro. T. W. Coleman

~ Maroochy Lodge No. 168

R.W. Bro. A. J. Allen P.J.G.W.

* Wor. Bro. L. J. Crocker

~ Yeerongpilly Lodge No. 451

* Wor. Bro. M. W. Day

~ Theebine Lodge No. 400

* Wor. Bro. J. F. Digweed

~ Ashlar Lodge No. 127

~ St Patrick Lodge No. 5 ~ Prince Leopold Lodge No. 45

* R.W. Bro. G. F. Blake O.S.B., P.A.G.M.~ Commonwealth Lodge No. 324 * R.W. Bro. F. W. Charrington

~ Euclid Lodge No. 502

* M.W. Bro. I. K. Smith P.G.M.

~ Cooroy Queen Alexandra

* Wor. Bro. A. R. Burey

~ Stanthorpe Lodge No. 22

* Bro. G. A. Hill

~ Chelmer Daylight Lodge No. 528

* Wor. Bro. C. S. Hungerford P.G.Swd.Br.

~ Proserpine Whitsunday Lodge

V.W. Bro. C. S. Jeffery P.D.G.D.C.

~ Burstow Lodge No. 195

* Wor. Bro. D. G. King P.G.Std.Br.

~ Harmony Daylight Lodge No.

* Wor. Bro. R. S. Kirkham

~ Viking Lodge No. 394

Wor. Bro. A. B. Loose

~ Commonwealth Lodge No.

Lodge No. 212

No. 251

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OTHER JEWELS PRESENTED: 60 Year (9 Carat Gold) Lapel Pins and Jewels:

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R.W. Bro. F. C. Ainsworth P.J.G.W.

~ Burstow Lodge No. 195

R.W. Bro. M. R. Barnsley P.J.G.W.

~ Burstow Lodge No. 195

Bro. D. R. Mapleson

~ Endeavour Lodge No. 26

V.W. Bro. H. B Candy P.D.G.D.C.

~ Camp Hill Lodge No. 388

V.W. Bro. H. A. Meyer O.A.M., P.D.G.D.C.

~ Mundubbera Burnett Lodge No. 326

* Wor. Bro. J. A. Donnan

~ William McLeod Lodge No. 241

* V.W. Bro. W. H. Nixon O.A.M., P.D.G.D.C. ~Sir Augustus Lodge No. 154 Wor. Bro. B. McK. Power

~ Cooloola Lodge No. 524

* Wor. Bro. L. A. Prosser

~ North Australian Lodge No. 1

(Jewel on behalf of UGLNSW)

Wor. Bro. K. L. McGilvery

~ Lodge of Transition No. 800

Wor. Bro. C. J. Nicol

~ Yeerongpilly Lodge No. 451

Wor. Bro. R. S. Rodgers

~ Toowoomba Lodge No. 132

* Bro. E. L. V. Royal

V.W. Bro. M. W. Rose P.D.G.D.C.

~ Trinity Daylight Lodge No. 526

* Bro. R. J. Rush

~ Queensland Lodge No. 2

Bro. W. L. H. Wilson

~ Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge

* R.W. Bro. A. W. Shillington P.J.G.W.

~ Athelstane Lodge No. 35

No. 521 (Jewel on behalf of

* Bro. I. S. Whitehead

~ Brisbane Valley Lodge No. 198

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Wor. Bro. S. O. Wolski P.S.G.D.

~ Burstow Lodge No. 195

The Queensland Freemason, February 2010

* Wor. Bro. H. A. O. Robinson P.J.G.D. ~ Euclid Lodge No. 502 ~ Yeerongpilly Lodge No. 451

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