The Queensland Freemason - 2021

The Official Magazine of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland

United Grand Lodge of Queensland Centennial celebrations PAGE 8

Consecration of Ginan Lodge 541 history in the making

Navigating mental health obstacles through the pandemic, and beyond

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Contents

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Features

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Ann St Centre Restoration

United Grand Lodge of Queensland Centennial celebrations

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Consecration of Ginan Lodge 541

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Bridge to Brotherhood

24 The beginning of Endeavour Lodge 26 H

Brothers in Business

On the cover

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Beyond the Third Degree: the Scottish Rite

Freemasonry in the family

Regulars 3

From the Grand Master

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Hand Heart Pocket

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Editor’s Word

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Quarterly Comms

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From the Grand Secretary

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Job’s Daughters

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From the General Board

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The Red Pages

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From the Comms Committee

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The Purple Pages

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Carpentaria

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Health Column

This year, 2021 is the Centennial year of the united Grand Lodge of Queensland. As part of the celebrations various events have been arranged and memorabilia produced.

For more see page 8

DISCLAIMER: Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this magazine are those of the authors and do not neccessarily 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 rearrange material submitted for publication. No photographic or editorial contained herein may be reproduced without prior consent of the Editor. It is the responsibility of the advertiser to ensure that all advertisements comply with the Trade Practices Act 1974 as amended. All advertisements are accepted for publication on the condition that the advertiser indemnifies The Queensland Freemason, The Editor, the United Grand Lodge of Queensland and all its servants against actions, suits, claims, loss and/or damages resulting from anything published on behalf of the advertiser.

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From the Grand Master

Message from the Grand Master MW Bro Paul Holland, GM.

Brethren, I’ve started this magazine column a number of times over the past 18 months but events have conspired against us and this wonderful resource has had to be placed on hold … until now.

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e have a great new Communications group which is looking to re-invigorate all our media properties from this magazine through to our newsletters and social media streams. They will be bringing new ideas and approaches to spreading interesting and valuable information throughout the jurisdiction.

‘normal’ because I think we’ll need to redefine what that means for us.

This year being the centenary of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland, we have been celebrating in a variety of ways since April. Our special centenary event has had to be postponed twice but we do expect to run a ceremonial event in March next year. Details of this will be shared as it firms up.

The major factor affecting us all has been the pandemic of course. I’ll borrow a couple of short paragraphs I wrote some months ago for my last column (unpublished):

Our centenary memorabilia collection has been a great success, particularly our centennial jewels.

Many lodges have acquired the limited collarette jewel and I’ve had the opportunity to present quite a few at installation ceremonies.

“We will look back on our current situation as unprecedented in recent times although I’m sure major events of the past including the World Wars and the Great Depression had some impact on our ability to meet.

It’s doubtful however that there has been such a hiatus since the Spanish Flu epidemic of 100 years ago. Nevertheless, we will come though this and if we use our quiet time well, we’ll emerge a stronger organisation.”

I think that’s been true for most of us and our organisation at the state and local level has learned a lot from this period of trial and frustration. I trust we are the stronger for it. I have the feeling that there will be many who will have spent time considering what’s really important in life. If we are visible and welcoming we may provide an ideal destination for those men looking to recalibrate their lives.

Let’s be on the lookout and start those conversations.

Lodges have been gradually reemerging and many are back to

“We will look back on our current situation as unprecedented in recent times although I’m sure major events of the past including the World Wars and the Great Depression had some impact on our ability to meet.“

The centenary book is now being distributed to all members. This is a great volume of special stories that I hope we can add to in coming years.

what is close to a regular program.

Those in the south-east corner of state have been affected more than others elsewhere, however it appears that with the increasing vaccination program and lifting of restrictions in line with that, we can expect 2022 to be a more productive year. I won’t say

The relaunch of this magazine is another sign of our re-emergence and I trust this coming year will be a satisfying and dynamic time for us all.

The 52 Treasures project which will run till next April has also been a resounding success. The weekly online postings have been well received and eagerly anticipated. It is planned to publish all 52 as a special volume at the end of our celebratory year.

Fraternally, Paul Holland

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From the desk of

From the desk of the Grand Secretary RW Bro Milan Pavasovic

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ear Brethren welcome to the long-anticipated return of the Queensland Freemasons magazine. I am delighted and honoured to write to you and give you a snapshot of the latest developments within the Grand Secretariat. The last two years have been particularly challenging for the brethren of UGLQ and all lodges have experienced significant disruption due to the impact of COVID-19. I would like to thank all brethren for working with me to complete their Return to Lodge Roadmaps over the past year, to ensure that lodges can comply with official health advice and meet safely. I am pleased to report that over 60% of lodges met the requirements in the first 4 months and we currently have 96% of lodges back to holding regular meetings. This is very encouraging and demonstrates the overwhelming desire of the brethren to return to meetings and their love of Freemasonry.

Following the recent signalling from the Federal and State Governments, it appears we can expect Queensland’s and Australia’s governments to reopen the borders in the coming weeks and see a gradual return to normality.

I have had the pleasure of visiting many lodges since commencing in the Grand Secretariat and I look forward to visiting many more. There have been many questions and much feedback of varying degrees of satisfaction. I appreciate every opportunity to meet and listen to the brethren, hear their thoughts on strategies to make Freemasonry more enjoyable and encourage members to return to the lodge. Brethren, I urge you to maintain this remarkable level of interest in your Grand Lodge.

Likewise, I hope that the brethren will make use of the Listening Tour which has been spearheaded by the President of the General Board of Directors, RW Bro Rob Collins. I am particularly interested in the brethren’s feedback on communication and service delivery, and I encourage you

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Thank you also to all brethren who expressed interest in the position of Deputy Grand Secretary which was advertised at the time of writing this report. I anticipate that we will have appointed a successful applicant by the time you read this report.

“The last two years have been particularly challenging for the brethren of UGLQ and all lodges have experienced significant disruption due to the impact of COVID-19.” all to attend the meetings in your region as we make our way around the state. With your support, I am confident in achieving our KPIs as outlined in the Corporate Plan.

I am pleased to introduce a few new additions to the Grand Secretariat team - Bradleigh, Danielle and Julie. I hope you will all join me in making them feel welcome. I take this opportunity to thank all brethren for their patience as our new team members learn the ropes and we continue to make improvements to our procedures. We anticipate the team will grow as we remain committed to ensuring that the Grand Secretariat functions as a high-end, 21st-century customer service centre.

The renovations to the office of the Grand Secretariat have been recently completed and the team are excited to move into our new space. I would like to thank my predecessor, RW Bro Ian Tomlinson, for his service and contributions to the Grand Secretariat and we wish Ian all the best as he takes on new and exciting ventures.

I am excited to advise you that we will be returning to regular Quarterly Communications to be held at MMC Ann Street. Wednesday, December 1st 2021 will be our first quarterly in two years and while there will be limited seating, we encourage as many brethren to attend and be part of this important event on the Masonic calendar.

Finally, brethren, I wish to touch on an important matter which has a direct impact on all of us - membership. Over the past year, we have seen a total of 89 new initiates join UGLQ. While this is in line with the limited meetings and restriction requirements, it is nonetheless a concerning statistic.

Our Grand Master has often said, “We are a membership organisation, and without members, we simply don’t exist”. Brethren, I urge you to think about those words. Think about what we can all do, to preserve and grow our noble institution. It is the responsibility of each of us as individuals to do this. However, we must not act out of desperation and lower the standards of our members for the sake of increasing a mere number. We can only make better men if they are good, to begin with.

And we don’t want just members, we want leaders.

I wish you all a very happy and safe festive season and I look forward to working and celebrating success with you in 2022.

Fraternal regards, RW Bro Milan Pavasovic Grand Secretary

From the desk of

From the General Board of Directors Rob Collins

opportunity to engage with us at one of these events because, no brother shall be left behind.

Looking forward, looking back We’ve come a long way down the track Got a long way left to go Making progress, from what we know.

The Board Communications Committee under the leadership of WB Jay Pask has set a cracking pace with improved Facebook management, Podcasts and indeed the reestablishment of this magazine.

Your feedback indicated that the magazine was an important part of your masonic experience regardless of age and circumstance.

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hese lyrics albeit slightly adapted, from a popular Slim Dusty song, “Looking Forward, Looking Back” are very relevant to the work of the General Board of Directors in 2021, our centennial year.

On behalf of our brethren, our role is to look forward whilst looking back at our history and the lessons we can learn from our successes and failures.

In recent years, the UGLQ has come a long way and we can thank recent Board Presidents and Board Members for the progress to ensure that the UGLQ business and finances are robust and sustainable. However, as the song says, there is a long way left to go, no doubt about it, but we will make progress from what we know.

My tenue as President of the General Board of Directors commenced in July and the Board has been working implementing the UGLQ Corporate Plan launched by the former President, RWB Martin Overmann. The plan is providing more structure to the priorities and projects of the Board and the corporate arm of the UGLQ. The elements of the plan are improved communications, better service delivery, sound and resilient financial management, the development of robust business policies and procedures and promoting and enhancing our masonic family, by reaching out to distant brethren and other masonic orders.

Of these elements, the Board regards our improved communications as the most important. Communications is not a one-way street however and we have established the “Listening Tour” events to hear what you have to say. This is very important and to look forward and to make progress we need to look back and learn, plan

“2022 looks challenging but the Board is excited about the possibilities and the opportunities, and there is a long way left to go but we are on the right track and are sure that the whole organisation will make progress” and act on what we know, and just as significantly, on what you know.

Communications is a somewhat deficient word for what the Board is trying to do. It’s not just about words written, spoken, read, and heard, it’s also about engaging our brethren in our journey down the track, encouraging diverse ideas and opinions and enlisting their help and support.

Several “Listening Tour” events have been successfully conducted although some delay in the schedule has been experienced, we look forward to continuing the tour and visiting many more venues in 2022. We’ve been heartened by the engagement and the honest and respectful feedback we’ve received. Requests for additional “Listening Tour” events are encouraged provided there is reasonable demand, and someone can assist with the organization. The Board wants all brethren to have the

The Board regards service delivery as a key activity for the Secretariat under the leadership of the Grand Secretary RWB Milan Pavasovic. Several changes to our staff have occurred, but we believe that we’re on track to build a positive and client orientated team to service our internal and external stakeholders efficiently and effectively.

The Board has kept our focus on sound business management and the sale of the unviable UGLQ Properties will continue and combined with sound financial management led by the Grand Treasurer, RWB Jack Wolstencroft, will ensure business sustainability into the future.

The Board has engaged with the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland and the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Queensland to foster mutually advantageous initiatives. Next year, it is the intention to meet with the District Boards for the same purpose. We believe that our masonic family needs to be strong and supportive of one another.

2022 looks challenging but the Board is excited about the possibilities and the opportunities, and there is a long way left to go but we are on the right track and are sure that the whole organisation will make progress to ensure that our children’s children can enjoy Freemasonry in the future.

Fraternal regards, Rob Collins GBOD

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Cover Story

United Grand Lodge of Queensland Centennial celebrations

By RW Bro Lydon Brandt PAGM

This year, 2021 is the Centennial year of the united Grand Lodge of Queensland. As part of the celebrations various events have been arranged and memorabilia produced.

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he Centennial celebrations commenced on the 27th of April, with a special function at the Ann St Memorial Centre attended by his Excellency, the honourable Paul De Jersey, Governor of Queensland. At this event, the governor unveiled a plaque commemorating one hundred years of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland.

Special displays on the evening included historic items relevant to our first one hundred years, it also included the regalia of the Governors late father.

Unfortunately, due to a COVID lockdown the Centennial celebration functions which were to occur in July, had to be postponed at noticeably short notice.

As the uncertainty around COVID, travel and crowd restrictions continue the Centennial committee have rescheduled the ceremonial event to March 2022.

We are hopeful that a clearer picture around COVID restrictions will be available, we also hope that that our various members throughout Queensland and Interstate visitors may have more opportunity to attend. Centennial Jewels to commemorate this particularly momentous time in the history of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland have been produced. Both jewels will be an important Reminder to our current and future members of our first one hundred years of history.

Govenors reception

A book “The First One Hundred Years” published, printed and distributed to all members tell the story of Freemasons in our past one hundred years. The history of past members that have had influence on freemasonry, their town, district and to the fabric of their community. Further information in relation to our planned functions will come from the Grand Secretaries Office soon.

Jeff Harper Deputy Grand Master Chair of the Centennial Committee

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(L to R) Wor Bro Jay Pask PGSB, RW Bro Jeff Harper DGM and RWBro Martin Overman PAGM

Above RW Bro David Melville SGW, Mrs Melville and RW Bro Neil Johns JGW

MW Bro Paul Holland, GM and PGM Dr Gary Bacon

I would also commend the fifty-two treasures, a part of our history by the Grand Librarian.

This covers historical items within the United Grand Lodge of Queensland Collection.

These can be seen at www.facebook.com/156003651103310/posts/4439738312729801/?d=n

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Craft News

Ann St Centre Restoration

by RW Bro Martin Overman

The Ground Floor is almost complete. The Grand Secretariat staff have moved into their restored and updated office and the Boardroom is looking magnificent. We are aiming to complete the Library and Lavarack Room ready for use by the end of February 2022 The Court of Remembrance and the stairwell have been restored to their former glory, with the timber and marble both in their original condition.

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e now have over 20 Craft Lodges and other orders meeting at the MMC and all are declaring their satisfaction and pride in meeting at the centre. Whilst others are happy to be back “home”. The acoustics in the lodge rooms has been checked and remedies for sound distortion are being sought and will be rectified.

We urge all lodges to seriously consider a move to the MMC. Currently, there are still no festive boards being held at the centre, though this will be reviewed in the new year. Self-

catering is not envisaged in the future. The 2nd floor will be fully tenanted by commercial clients. At this stage, approximately 200m2 is to be tenanted by the Hand Heart Pocket, whilst negotiations are taking place regarding the remainder of the floor (approx. 400m2) with other potential tenants.

The Grand Hall remains the Jewel of the Crown of the MMC. The two anterooms are being utilised as Rehearsal Spaces.

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We are aiming for full compliance of the building for commercial tenants by the end of March, with an upgrade of the rear fire stairs, glass fire egress doors to stairs on each level, and a 21st-century foldaway chair lift at Ann Street Entry. 

We are all looking forward to the continued restoration of the MMC and eager to get the place buzzing with activity once again.

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From the desk of

General Board of Directors Communications Sub Committee WBro J.L.Pask Chairman

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s part of the GBoD commitment to improving communication with and within the membership, it has resolved to form a communications subcommittee chaired by myself.

So what then is communication?

We all do this with varying degrees of success. Communication is any behaviour, verbal or nonverbal, that is perceived by another. Knowledge, feelings or thoughts are encoded and sent from at least one person and received and decoded by another.

Meaning is given to this message as the receiver interprets the message.

A connection is made between the people communicating.

The Communication Process Thought: First, information exists in the mind of the sender. This can be a concept, idea, information, or feeling.

Encoding: Next, a message is sent to a receiver in words or other symbols.

Decoding: Lastly, the receiver translates the words or symbols into a concept or information that he or she can understand.

Scan with your phone to listen to the podcast.

This simple equation is what we are about. Communication is a two-way process, we hope to improve ours and we expect brethren to likewise communicate with us.

The committee is made up of Brethren from across the jurisdiction to represent all brethren in regional centres. In addition to the already

appointed committee members, we are still looking for regional correspondents to report good news stories back to the CC for circulation in the magazine, social media and other mediums we can utilise.

Relaunching the magazine has been a priority for us as we have received many requests for its return, mainly from our more senior Brethren. The mag has posed many challenges with the recent changes to the structure of the Grand Secretariate, but I am fortunate enough to have received support from the committee and with some indefatigable exertion it looks like it’s out there. Both a print and an electronic version will be produced twice a year.

Freemasons Queensland now has a podcast, our brothers seem to have less and less time to sit and read or digest things sent from secretaries, a podcast seemed like an answer.

The podcast is available on Spotify and all good outlets, it’s ideal for playing in the car or on the train.

Originally conceived as an alternative method of communication during lockdowns, it has its momentum now and features a news section.

The CC is always on the lookout for good news stories and topics for discussion on the podcast.

Please submit your article to comms.committee@uglq.org.au Chairman WBro Jay Pask PGSB Secretary WBro Andrew Simmons Podcast Producer Bro Luke Greenan Podcast Director Bro Adam Bowcutt Magazine Editor Wor Bro Harvey Lovewell Committee Member Wor Bro Bradley Allen

Above: Two means of communication old phone and podcast recording. The GM contemplating the phone and Jay getting ready to fix microphone for podcast.

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Committee Member Bro Cale Hutchins

Feature Story

Consecration of Ginan Lodge 541 history in the making

By VW Bro Peter Sinclair

The Foundation Members and Brethren from far and wide assembled on Saturday 22 February 2020 in the Toowoomba Masonic Centre to witness the Consecration of the first Lodge in Australia formally dedicated to celebrate Indigenous Heritage and culture.

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his was a truly historic Masonic and First Nations event which was preceded by a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony conducted by members of the local Wakka Wakka Nation. The Welcome to Country was delivered in their native tongue and all Brethren and guests were invited to walk through the smoking leaves which were held at the threshold of the Lodge building.

Named after the Fifth brightest star in the Southern Cross “Ginan” this Lodge is the newest Star in our Masonic Jurisdiction.

This star was recently renamed by the International Astronomical Union from “Epsilon Crucis” and this is the name it has been called for thousands of

years by the Wardaman people of the Northern Territory.

Ginan is about 228 light years from earth. The word in Wardaman language means a red-dilly bag filled with special songs of knowledge. >

“Named after the Fifth brightest star in the Southern Cross “Ginan” this Lodge is the newest Star in our Masonic Jurisdiction.”

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Feature Story

> The beautifully refurbished Lodge Room was packed to the rafters in an open Ceremony to welcome the MW Grand Master Paul Holland and a full complement of Grand Officers to conduct a Solemn and Traditional Consecration Ceremony. Deputy Grand Master RW Bro Jeff Harper was also involved in the work of the Consecration.

This historic event was supported by no fewer than four Past Grand Masters including MW Bro Emanuel Anthony, MW Bro Adrian Burton, MW Bro Gary Bacon and MW Bro Alan Townson.

The occasion was also witnessed by several local Dignitaries and Politicians.

The principal Officers of the Lodge being named upon the Warrant and read out in open Lodge were duly acknowledged as RW Bro William Bruce Andrew Munro PJGW as the first Worshipful Master and Bro Roderick Ewen Jamieson as Senior Warden and Wor Bro Bradley John Allen as Junior Warden.

All foundation members were perambulated onto the floor of the Lodge whilst the petition for the Warrant and the Warrant itself were read out.

The fanfare was performed using the historic 110-year-old “Post Horne” (otherwise known as a “Baroque Horne”) by the Grand Organist Wor Bro Aaron Rayward.

The Ceremony was also adorned using the famous Thomas Burstow Antique Consecration Vessels that were reputed to have been used by the great man himself to Consecrate Lodges prior to the formation of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland around the turn of last Century.

The MW Grand Master emphasised that the Lodge was engaged in “the transfer of knowledge and culture through the exchange of stories and through symbolism”. He said that as with the local Indigenous heritage the Lodge through its Degree work established an “initiating pathway from boy to man”, and that while

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celebrating the First Nations cultural identity Lodge Ginan was always to be inclusive and would always accept Candidates from all racial and cultural backgrounds.

The RW Bro Bill Munro was given the opportunity to conduct the First address to the Brethren and he welcomed and thanked the ladies, partners and visitors. He also acknowledged the kind gift of the King James Masonic Bible presented to the Lodge by Pittsworth United Lodge 91.

He thanked the Worshipful Master and Brethren of Services Memorial Lodge for their support in recommending the formation of Lodge Ginan to Grand Lodge and for their ongoing support.

The significance of this event has generated widespread interest across the Masonic world as the MW Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Scotland MW Bro Ramsay McGhee is being sent one of the unique traditional art Aprons for display purposes.

Later at the Festive Board a full set of Lodge furnishings including Scottish Wooden Mauls for the WM and for the Wardens and a Scottish “light setting maul” for the Director of Ceremony was presented to the Lodge on behalf of Services Memorial Lodge 393. We were assured that the Scottish workings for the Lodge were deliberately chosen on account of the good relationship had between the local Indigenous peoples and the original Scottish settlers.

There has already been interest from several possible Affiliates including enquiry from the MW Grand Master of South Australia and the Northern Territory MW Bro Dr Neil Jensen, and two potential candidates were in attendance at the Consecration Ceremony.

Any Brother or person with a genuine interest in this Lodge is invited to make contact with the Secretary RW Bro Ian Kerr SGW who can be contacted via Secretary@ashtonlodge.org; alternatively the Master RW Bro Bill Munro would be only too happy to assist and may be contacted via bill@munrolegal.com.

“The MW Grand Master emphasised that the Lodge was engaged in “the transfer of knowledge and culture through the exchange of stories and through symbolism””

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Navigating mental health obstacles through the pandemic, and beyond

by Bro Adam Bowcutt

Maintaining powerful mental health is challenging at the best of times, during a pandemic; even more so.

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critical benefit of focusing on our mental health is that we allow for time and space to measure where we are actually at mentally. By assessing our mental health you’re beginning to assign a higher priority to this vital area of looking after yourself.

Physical health is, of course, a priority although mental health is arguably just as important, if not more so. When you acknowledge that “it’s okay to not be okay” we permit ourselves to work through mental health challenges, as opposed to burying them until later.

Us blokes are often guilty of taking on too much burden for the sake of others, It’s noble, but we must first keep ourselves strong to look out for others. The oxygen analogy in an aeroplane is worth mentioning here. In an emergency we must focus on getting life-giving oxygen to ourselves first, only then can we effectively help others, especially young children, to put on their oxygen masks safely and promptly.

Schedule specific times throughout the week to focus purely on measuring your current mental state. Add a recurring calendar invite for yourself to

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show up so that you dedicate say 5 to 10 minutes to assess the situation.

Throughout the week during your scheduled mental health time rare your current emotional mood and mental state on a scale from 1 to 10, where one is feeling awesome to 10, is dreadful. Note down your number.

If it falls into the higher numbers above eight I’d recommend booking an appointment to see your GP to chat about potential mental health solutions for over two weeks. This suggestion could potentially dent our ego a bit, but the outcome could be life-changing in a good way. If you’re consistently in the lower numbers five and under, then you’re good to go!

Self-care is not selfish. Do something that brings you joy at the moment, read a book, for example, or anything that you, and only you, genuinely enjoy. When we focus on becoming the best versions of ourselves, we inadvertently become better for others. Making a daily advancement, Masonic or otherwise, is beneficial in many ways, especially building a solid foundation of mental health for the

long term. Despite a pandemic and beyond, we are stronger, alone and together for ourselves and others.

Three things to consider: Move, breathe, and rethink. Move the body in any way, it could be five gentle star jumps or a two-minute brisk walk.

Breathe, take three purposeful deep breaths, in for five seconds and out for seven seconds. Our breath is powerful. Rethink, reframe problems into challenges to overcome. Shifting mindsets and attitudes simply unbounded and empowering.

In conclusion, solutions to maintaining vital mental health during the pandemic and beyond includes scheduling specific times to measure your current mental health and practising self-care. Do one thing that brings you joy. Ride a skateboard, read a book, tend to your garden, or do whatever you choose to do for yourself. A daily habit of mental health self-awareness will undoubtedly help you build long-term mental health and wealth for yourself ultimately, and in turn, others will benefit in a beautiful circle that returns again and again.

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Bridge to Brotherhood

by Bro Raider Rezende

The Bridge to Brisbane fun run is the biggest running event of the city, causing the most road closures and also raising much-needed funds for several charities in Queensland. It has been happening every year since 1997, with exception of 2020 because of the COVID-19 lockdowns.

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have participated in the run a couple of times before. I wanted to push myself to break personal records and overcome mental and physical limitations. It is indeed a massive challenge to keep going when the body is screaming in pain for you to stop.

This year I joined the race again, but this time it was different, much different. I didn’t plan to break any records, and I was not alone; I had my brothers with me. Thanks to UGLQ’s sponsorship, we had team shirts and ran together, looking after each other, motivating one another to go further. It was not about personal best. The most important thing was to make sure the whole group completed the run as a team.

For most of us, the starting line was the first meet-up, but it did not matter, we were brothers and instantly connected going up and down the Gateway Bridge as old friends.

“Thanks to UGLQ’s sponsorship, we had team shirts and ran together, looking after each other, motivating one another to go further.”

Dressed in blue and yellow, the participants stood out in a sea of white standard Bridge to Brisbane shirts.

We showed to the community that Freemasonry is not just about secret meetings and fancy dinners, but we also stand up to personal challenges, push individual limits, work as a team and most importantly raise funds for charity while having fun.

We had 23 brothers registered, split into two groups: one doing 10km

starting at the bottom of the Gateway Bridge and going over it and another doing 4.5km starting at the Kingsford Smith Drive, with both finishing at the Brisbane Showgrounds. Our charity of choice was the R U Ok Foundation and we raised over fifteen hundred dollars!

Our thank you to all who contributed!

It was an awesome day. My legs still hurt and will do for a few days, however, the memories of brothers conquering challenges together will remain as a sweet reminder of what our brotherhood is made of.

If any of the above sounds appealing, don’t let the 10 or 4.5Km scare you.

Remember you will not be alone. You will be among brothers, which makes it all almost like a walk in the park (maybe not quite).

Look out for team Freemasons Queensland 2022!

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Brothers in business

By Bro Karl Schwantzes

I remember the day I was recommended to the craft by a fellow brother. My mother lodge, Dennistoun 301 at Stones Corner will always hold a special place in my memories. With wide eyed amazement I began down the road of progressing through my degrees, (all of which were doubles) which I found an amazing experience. In the years that followed I gained a new sense of appreciation as I learnt my way through all of the respective offices.

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ne of the things I most loved and still do about the craft, is the camaraderie and brotherhood. Attributes that I had only ever witnessed in one other place - the military. Having been fortunate to spend 10 years in the military in the Royal Australian Artillery, I appreciated the rituals and the sense of a common language and history that was exclusive to those in the corp. The banter and general desire to be there for each other, whenever they needed you was something I really identified with.

The commonalities between the craft and the military are quite astounding, and while I was no longer in the military I enjoyed spending time with fellow brothers outside of lodge immensely.

“Being in business myself for over 25 years, and being connected to the craft, I found that I would always naturally gravitate towards other brothers whenever I needed a professional service or wanted to purchase something in particular.”

So with a need to see that happen on a more regular basis I established various events like breakfasts and lunches, where like minded brothers from all lodges could come together in fellowship.

whenever the stresses of work, family and lodge became a lot, I knew I could always count on a sympathetic ear or a friendly smile to let me know everything was OK.

In the early years in the craft, visiting in the evening wasn’t always easy.

For those of you that know my story, my wife and I had 4 children under the age of 2 (triplets +1). While they are older now (15 & 17) there are still plenty of challenges to face as they go through their final years of school.

I know in my lodge in particular,

In these lunches conversations would often vary across a range of different topics. From things that were happening in the lodge, to what was happening in the work and personal lives. Sometimes a brother might ask for advice on something that he was experiencing in the lodge.

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brother there to lend some sage advice on what he might try next.

Other topics might centre around what they did for work and the challenges they were experiencing there. Again a brother would be there to give some suggestions without judgement, offer an introduction or mentor in any way they could. To me the general feeling was always one of paying it forward.

Being in business myself for over 25 years, and being connected to the craft, I found that I would always naturally gravitate towards other brothers whenever I needed a professional service or wanted to purchase something in particular. I can honestly say that I have never had a bad experience when working with another brother. I believe it comes not just from the shared history that we all have in common, but that we share the same values at a deep cellular level.

On the flip side of the coin, I had many brothers approach me for help with either an engagement ring or even having a custom masonic ring made. The personal pride that I always took in knowing that this piece was not just going to anyone, but a brother, instilled in me a drive to always go above and beyond.

Being in business today is definitely not for the faint of heart. Sometimes

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we can benefit from a warm referral, and sometimes it is just a friendly ear to listen and share a drink or two over a warm meal. The Facebook group is also a great platform for brothers to ask for recommendations of other brothers in business. Not always to do business with, but to leverage the great deal of knowledge that exists in our fraternity. A brother is always on hand to give unbiased advice that is in the best interest of the person needing it. While business is not what we entered the craft for, I do love helping a brother wherever I can.

The brothers in business is not just exclusively for brothers who own a business. All brothers are welcome to connect and join in the conversations. Likewise we make no exclusions based on age or position, as we believe that every brother can have something useful to contribute.

As long as you identify with the values of the craft and wish to

“The brothers in business is not just exclusively for brothers who own a business.

All brothers are welcome to connect and join in the conversations. Likewise we make no exclusions based on age or position, as we believe that every brother can have something useful to contribute. As long as you identify with the values of the craft and wish to participate in positive conversations for the betterment of all.”

participate in positive conversations for the betterment of all.

With lodges entering a new era, where members have had to find new lodge locations. Some have experienced disruptions to festive boards due to COVID restrictions.

Now more than ever I believe it is important that we stay connected regardless of which lodge you call home. Mental health is something that affects us all regardless of your age, station in life or worldly possessions. Knowing that there is a brother there whenever you need one has been a tremendous support to me, particularly over the last 2 years.

Whether that is part of a facebook group, or meeting over a meal, or even just a friday after work catch up, I encourage all of the brethren to make sure you are staying plugged in to those brothers that would see them welcomed in.

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A Western Lodge Gem

by Dr Gary Bacon

Comet Lodge 28 UGLQ is heritage listed at 39 Beech Street, Barcaldine.

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he Lodge is unique in that it holds its warrant some 480 km away from the town for which it was granted. New lodges in the Colony of Queensland were formed as settlement spread and Freemasonry was carried along newly built roads and railways by Masons who were working on them. In 1876 Robert Ballard, Chief Engineer with the Central Western Railway pushing westwards from Rockhampton and a handful of other Masons, commenced the process of establishing the Comet Lodge No 1680 English Constitution at Dingo Creek west of Rockhampton. Leichhardt Lodge No 932 EC, the fourth Lodge warranted in the new Colony and the first outside Brisbane-Ipswich in 1862, was the sponsoring Lodge from Rockhampton. The first meeting was held on 30 January 1877, the new hall having been erected in the meantime. The first installation was held on 8 March 1877.

The railway workers who were members carried their building with them, dismantling it and moving it in railway trucks to be bolted together again in a new settlement as work progressed. In this manner it moved to the new railway camp at Cometville in 1878, Emerald in 1879, Bogantungan in 1881, Pine Hill in 1883, Jericho in 1885 and finally came to rest in Barcaldine in 1886. It was then refurbished. A new and larger temple was constructed in 1900 for a cost of £720 through the issue of debentures and Dedicated in 1901 by the RW District Grand Master Sir A C Gregory. It shared some points of description with its well-travelled predecessor — it was two-storeyed, and so far as its back and sides are concerned, ironclad and unpretentious. The front, however, is anything but unpretentious. This facade is a fantasy of fluted pilasters, string courses, scalloped friezes, arched openings and a tiny pedimental porch, all arranged in picture book symmetry and executed in timber boards and mouldings. This Lodge building is a unique gem.

The Lodge has made an important contribution to the life of the town as a venue for social interaction. Conservation work was undertaken on the building in the early 1980s when the painted “masonry” effect on the facade to mimic ashlar masonry was reinstated.

Peter Marquis-Kyle, a Brisbane conservation architect, was engaged by the National Estate Program to advise on the care and conservation of the Masonic Temple. He used old photographs to discover the original appearance of the building and took paint scrapings to determine the original paint colours. The task of finding and coordinating skilled tradesmen was undertaken by RW Bro Kevin Kerr, a local resident, Secretary of Comet Lodge and an engineer.

The upper level is the Lodge room for ceremonies and has been restored to its original colours.

The lower level is used for socials and banqueting. The two levels are joined by a winding stairway.

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From the Editor

Should we speak of our Craft?

by WBro Harvey Lovewell

The ancient traditions of Freemasonry do not ban you from influencing your friends and good men to petition for entry into Freemasonry. There is absolutely no objection to a neutrally worded approach being made to a man who is considered a suitable candidate for Freemasonry.

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ne of the most misunderstood laws of Freemasonry is the rule that prohibits the solicitation of a candidate by any Mason. Every man who enters the portals of a Masonic Lodge must come of his own free will and accord but he can only come if he knows of the opportunity.

So far ingrained in our Masonic law is the rule against solicitation that it has unquestionably caused most Masons to completely refrain from discussing Freemasonry with friends and acquaintances who are not Masons.

Don’t let that happen to you.

The failure of the Masonic institution to make known to the public, that is to non-Masons, its principles and its purposes have, in the past, resulted in both suspicion and antagonism toward Masonry. People are naturally inclined to be suspicious or fearful of those things of which they are ignorant.

Freemasonry is not a secret society but is rather a society that possesses certain secrets. A secret society is one in which the membership is not known.

Freemasonry is quite well known to the uninitiated. We do not attempt to hide our membership. A large percentage of our membership wears pins or rings bearing well-known emblems of the Craft. We do not meet in secret places. We meet in Temples which are well marked as Masonic with meeting times displayed.

What is supposed to be secret about the institution of Freemasonry is its ritual and means of recognition.

The candidate for the mysteries of Masonry must always come to us of his own free will and accord, unbiased by friends and uninfluenced by mercenary motives, and he must so formally declare before he enters a Lodge room.

Probably the first question that would come to the mind of the uninitiated would be What is Freemasonry?

Freemasonry might be defined to such a person as a fraternal society which is based on certain moral and religious doctrines; the moral doctrines including Brotherly Love, Relief, Truth; Temperance, fortitude, Prudence, and Justice; and with a belief in a Supreme Being however that is defined.

of sectarian religion is prohibited in every Masonic Lodge. One might also ask whether Masonry is a political organization. He should be told that no political discussion will be permitted in any Masonic Lodge.

There is no reason at all Why this subject should not be discussed quite freely with a non-Mason. The fact of the matter is that the philosophy of Masonry is freely discussed in thousands of printed volumes available to Masons and non-Masons alike.

Another subject that could certainly be discussed with a non-Mason is the history of the Masonic fraternity and its evolution from stonemasons, the builders of the Middle Ages, who created the great Gothic cathedrals, churches and other structures in the British Isles and on the continent of Europe. Many interesting topics of Masonic history are perfectly proper to be discussed and might excite the interest of serious-minded listeners who are not Masons.

A question which any non-Mason might ask, and which can be freely discussed with him, is the relationship of Masonry to religion and the churches of any denomination.

Masonry has two fundamental religious tenets - a belief in God and a belief in a future existence.

Masonry does not require membership in any church as a condition of membership in a Lodge.

On the other hand, membership in any church is no bar to admission to Masonry. There is nothing in the requirements of Masonry to prevent a Roman Catholic, a Mohammedan, a Buddhist, a Mormon, a Protestant, or a member of any religious sect from becoming a Mason. Any bar is one prescribed by the church to which he may belong. For instance, while Masonry is not anti-Catholic, nevertheless until recently the Roman church had itself set up the ban of excommunication of any of its members becoming Masons, which edict had been repeated by the Popes since the year 1738. There is nothing wrong in telling a non-Mason that, or telling him that the discussion

In our jurisdiction, the rule that the discussion of politics and religion in Lodges is to be avoided has the force of an Ancient Landmark.

You should not discuss the ritual.

Part of the fun of Freemasonry is the excitement and adventure of the ritual. You can explain that it is based in part upon the Holy Bible, what we call the VSL and that the ceremonies of Masonry are of a serious and dignified nature, without levity or horseplay and it has nothing to do with goat riding. Certainly, every candidate should be told this and should be asked not to listen to the remarks of unthinking brethren about riding the goat and similar intimations that the candidate is entering into something trivial.

We are proud of our fraternity and want you proudly to explain Freemasonry to the worthy and well-qualified people in your sphere of influence.

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Carpentaria

District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria

by RW Bro Raja Chohan. District Grand Master, District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria

With the United Grand Lodge based in Brisbane, in the South of Queensland, the advantages of an intermediate form of government in the distant North were soon recognized and District Grand Lodges were established in the North and Far North of the state.

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n 25 October 1922, the present District Grand Lodge of North Queensland was formed with the Consecration and Installation of RW Bro W.H. Green by the Grand Master, MW Bro C. Stumm.

The concept of creating a District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria holding under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Queensland came from a meeting of brethren held at the Masonic Hall at Cairns on 29 May 1921.

This meeting was convened by RW Bro W.H.J. Mayers and VW Bro R.C.F. Gelling. The object of this meeting was to form a ‘Masonic Progress and Vigilance Committee’ and from this short meeting commenced this District Grand Lodge’s history.

At the time there were some 28 lodges in what the District of Carpentaria is now, with Endeavour Lodge being the first to be formed in 1875 based in Cooktown and Gregory Lodge being the first to be formed in Cairns in 1886.

Members of Gregory Lodge built their temple in Lake Street in 1888, where St Monica’s School is today. Gregory Lodge wrote to the Grand Secretary on 26 August 1921, and a reply from Queensland Grand Lodge dated 15 October 1921 advised that lodge of the necessary steps to be taken for the establishment of a District Grand Lodge based in Cairns.

The Grand Secretary MW Bro Harley advised by letter on 7 February 1923 that 20 lodges had forwarded a request for the establishment of a District Grand Lodge, 8 lodges had not made a request but that 6 of these lodges later forwarded their request.

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Communication of 5 December, 1923 had approved the formation of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria, a Warrant dated 11 February 1924 was issued by the Grand Master for the election of a District Grand Master by the representatives of the 26 lodges concerned. At a meeting on 1 March 1924, Wor Bro C. Woodward was unanimously elected Secretary and RW Bro W.H.J. Mayers was unanimously elected District Grand Master.

The Consecration of this District Grand Lodge by MW Bro R.N.F. Quinn took place in the Masonic Hall, Cairns, on Easter Saturday, 19 April 1924, it was here that RW Bro W.H.J. Mayers, was installed District Grand Master, VW Bro R.C.F. Gelling was appointed Deputy District Grand Master, and District Grand Lodge Officers were elected and invested.

Even before the consecration of the District Grand Lodge, consideration

to replacing the Lake Street Temple used by the Cairns lodges was under away. Plans for a proposed new Temple in Minnie Street were underway. The site is that currently occupied by the Heritage Motel. The new Temple was completed in early1926 and all lodges and Chapters using the Lake Street Temple applied to move into this Temple and agreed to transfer their shares to the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria when the general transfer of shares took place. Negotiations commenced in 1924 to purchase the land at the corner of Minnie and Grafton Streets and the land was purchased for £4,800. Lodges had used the building in Minnie Street for about three years when, at a Quarterly Communication held on 7 December 1928, the Board of General Purposes recommended that the District Grand Lodge erect a suitable temple as a memorial to the craftsmen who sacrificed so much in the Great War, and to the peace that followed, and as a ‘Memorial to the Union of Freemasonry in Carpentaria’ which sprang out of the Great War. At the Quarterly Communication of 2 March 1934, the recommendation of the Board of General Purposes to proceed with the erection of the Memorial Temple at the corner of Minnie and Grafton Streets at a cost not exceeding £12,000 was adopted. The foundation stone of the temple was laid by RW Bro G.W. Beilby, assisted by W.H.J. Mayers and District Grand Officers, on Armistice Day, 11 November 1934. Funds for the building were raised through a levy paid by all Masons within the District and through donations from lodges within the district.

While the Minnie Street Temple served the District of Carpentaria with distinction over the decades, the high

cost of maintaining the building led to a decision by the Carpentaria District Board of General Purposes to sell the Minnie Street Temple in 2017. The Lodges and other Masonic Orders that were meeting there moved to existing Masonic Temples at Freshwater, Edmonton and Gordonvale.

Today there are a total of 21 Lodges within the District of Carpentaria, which covers the area from the township of Tully in the South (located some 150 km south of Cairns) to the Torres Strait. After a year of virtually no masonic activity in 2020, courtesy of COVID-19, all lodges in the District of Carpentaria obtained their COVID Safe Certificates from UGLQ and recommenced regular meetings, degree workings and Installation/ Proclamation Ceremonies in 2021.

A couple of lodges, whose installations were scheduled in the first half of 2021 decided to defer their installations to 2022 while others rescheduled for installations to be held in the second half of the year. This has made the second half of the year extremely busy with Installations being held every Saturday of November and four Installations being held in October.

The Officers of the District Grand Team are to be commended and thanked for attending, on a roster basis, every Installation Ceremony in the district. Apart from attendance at the Installations, the District Grand Team also attends at every Initiation Ceremony in the district, of which, six have been conducted since the COVID Safe approval of degree workings by UGLQ earlier in the year. My thanks also to the Deputy District Grand Master, VW Bro Dave Scott for his assistance in officiating at these events.

The District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria Installation, which was scheduled to be held in May 2020 and deferred to 2021 due to COVID Lockdowns, was held on 22 May under UGLQ COVID safe guidelines. The Most Worshipful Grand Master, Most Worshipful Bro Paul Holland and the Grand Director of Ceremonies, RW Bro Phil Austin certainly conducted a wonderful Installation Ceremony. While numbers were restricted, nothing was missing in terms of being a solemn ceremony full of Masonic tradition.

The administration and management of the District of Carpentaria is the

responsibility of the Carpentaria District Grand Board of Directors. The Board, which is headed by the President, currently Wor Bro Duncan Cunningham, meets regularly and is currently focusing attention on the District Grand operational and strategic plan. Matters relating to charity in the district are in the hands of the Carpentaria District Grand Board of Benevolence, which is headed by the President, currently RW Bro Duncan Walker. The Board is always available for assistance to Aged Masons, Widows and Orphans and of particular note is the valuable assistance provided recently to a brother to move into an aged care facility and assistance provided to a widow for relocation following the passing of her partner.

Apart from Installations and Degree Workings, the past year has seen several brethren being honoured for their long service to freemasonry. Six brethren were presented with their 50-year jewels, three brethren were presented with their 60-year jewels and one brother was presented with his 70-year jewel. Accompanying photos show the recipients. What a remarkable achievement and we thank those brethren for their service to their Lodges, to the District of Carpentaria and Freemasonry in general.

On behalf of the District of Carpentaria, I wish all a very happy Festive Season and a safe and healthy New Year.

The installation of Master and Officers of Barrine Lodge which is situated in Yungaburra in Far North Queensland took place in November. Photo above. This Lodge building was built 100 years ago with local timber milled by the lodge members at the time. It has stood the test of time and is a thriving lodge.

A meeting on 23.4.1922 at the sawmill office of Bro T Wensley with 12 members present and Bro C Davis as Chairman decided to form a Lodge named Barrine in Yungaburra if a suitable hall could be found. The present site was purchased for £40 and in 6 weeks a hall was built on the site.

Bros T Davis and D Jones delivered hardwood stumps. Bros G Andrews, C Cassidy, P Esbensen and W Jones supplied sawn timber to erect a hall.

Bros C Davis, W Parker, 0 Buhman and J W Bray erected the hall and made the Lodge furniture. £106 was donated. Bro King donated a piece of stone from the same quarry that King Solomon’s Temple was made from; he obtained the stone while on active service during the war. The

building was opened and consecrated on 30.10.1922 with 54 members in attendance. A special steam train was even commissioned.

Lodge Meetings were to be held after the full moon or as close to, so that members could ride their horses home after the meeting.

Bro Wensley’s granddaughter Penelope as Governor of Queensland visited the Lodge on several occasions; she advised that Barrine Lodge paid for his funeral and tombstone. Governor Wilson, also a Freemason, visited the Lodge on Saturday the 30.5.1933. taken from history of Barrine Lodge 296 By Wor Bro Bill Bean.

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The beginning of Endeavour Lodge 26 H

By RW Bro Lydon Brandt PAGM

Gold prospectors had brought the town of Cooktown to life during the 1870s when gold was discovered in the Palmer River and the Etheridge areas. By 1873 Cooktown had a main street over a kilometre long, the population was some 300 and growing and this saw the arrival of our Lodge’s first master, Wor Bro Howard St George.

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t George became the Police Magistrate in July 1874, with his headquarters being then in Palmerville. From all reports he was a temperate man in every sense of the word but did not try to impose his private ideas on others. Indeed, the hard living diggers christened him ‘the saint’ such was their respect for this man. It seems only fitting and proper for a man such as this to become the inaugural Worshipful Master of the only Masonic Lodge formed in Cooktown, being named Endeavour Lodge.

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There were large numbers of people including some 1500 Chinese in the Palmer area and in 1877 it was estimated that some 17,000 Chinese were mining on the Palmer River fields.

The Cook Shire Council commenced its operations in 1876, with our Lodge commencing its meetings at a Brother Burr’s house on 9 February 1875 which Wor Bro Howard St George chaired.

The records of that evening show that a Brother Buxton proposed and a Brother Burr seconded a motion that Wor Bro Howard St George be the Foundation Master of this new Lodge and he was duly elected. Brother D Campbell was elected Secretary and was authorized to communicate with the Grand Lodge in London to obtain a dispensation and warrant to consecrate the proposed Endeavour Lodge. At the same time the master and officers were also authorised to prepare by-laws and to submit them to the first meeting of the Lodge. A handwritten copy of the bylaws still exists today and was signed by each new initiate and affiliate within the lodge.

Eight brethren attended the then Cooktown Courthouse for a second meeting of the Lodge with a Memorandum to the Provincial Grand Lodge in Brisbane for the dispensation and warrant was found to be irregular and this meeting was adjourned with a view to re-draw the memorandum. The new Memorandum was drawn up and it proceeded by steamer to Brisbane on 20 February 1875.

On 13 April 1875, the Lodge received the dispensation which had been signed by the then District Grand Master RW Bro AC Gregory together with the details of the proper form of application for a Warrant to the Grand Lodge in London. This Petition was duly recommended by the Master of Victoria Lodge 1186 on 15 September 1875 and expressed his desire that it may be granted. He had, pending the issue of a Warrant, granted dispensation that the Lodge may forthwith open.

The Lodge did not sit idle during the intervening period and five brethren were chosen to form a committee to obtain plans and estimates for a building 50 feet by 25 feet with 15 foot walls and to report on the site of the chosen building.

At a meeting of subscribers to the proposed Masonic Hall company held on 17 June 1875 at the Etheridge Hotel, with Wor Bro Howard St George in the chair, Bro Milford submitted a Memorandum of Association to the meeting. This draft was approved of and Bro Milford was requested and authorised to endorse the Draft forthwith. The object of the company

“This building was later completed and did stand next to the current Cooktown Museum and is identified as Allotment 1, Section V, Town of Cooktown’.”

was to establish the purchasing of a piece of land to erect thereon a Masonic Hall for the benefit of Masonic Lodge meetings and for meetings of any Benefit Society and for the letting out of same for public entertainments.

The company was to be known as Cooktown Masonic Building Hall Co. Registered office, Charlotte Street, with capital of 600 pounds divided into 120 shares of five pounds each.

This building was later completed and did stand next to the current Cooktown Museum and is identified as Allotment 1, Section V, Town of Cooktown’.

Later, one of the parish priests, a certain Father Bucas, took offence to having a Masonic Lodge meeting next to his proposed convent and church so he bought the temple for use of the Sisters who had arrived from Ireland.

The Lodge moved to Helen Street, Cooktown on two blocks of land that

was donated by Wor Bro Howard St George. On this site a two-story building was constructed but it was flattened by a cyclone in January 1907 and later re-built as a Hall.

The August meeting of 1882 minutes record that the Lodge met in the School of Arts Building and the Lodge sought to use the Town Hall Stage and one retiring room but the District Grand Secretary registered concern of the Lodge holding meetings in public places.

The Building Committee accepted a tender of 261 pounds and 12 shillings to built a new Temple. Further, the cost of furniture and lighting reached the price of fifty pounds and so early in 1883, 24 chairs, 6 lamps, a table and sundry other articles were purchased with the Queensland National Bank advancing 200 pounds towards the cost of the new temple. It is worthy of note to say that the bank debt was cleared in April 1895.

The first meeting in the new Temple was on the 27 December 1882 and that meeting was to celebrate the Festival of St John.

Endeavour Lodge’s first Installation took place on a Monday 21 October 1875 with a Wor Bro Hurst acting as Installing Master and this Installation was carried out ‘in accordance with the Dispensation issued by the District Grand Master at Brisbane’.

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Hand Heart Pocket

Grand Master’s Bushfire Appeal provides funds to those in need It’s normal for temperatures to soar in the latter part of the year here in Queensland.

In fact, it’s one of the state’s main drawcards. However, what should have been a joyous and relaxing time was anything but last summer, as bushfires impacted parts of Queensland. Many communities are still doing it tough, and the Freemasons of Queensland are doing their bit to help.

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ueenslanders affected by last summer’s horror bushfire season have not been forgotten by the Freemasons with more than $202K being distributed to help those who most need it. The funds were raised

by Freemasons across the state as part of the Bushfire Appeal instigated by the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland and later matched by Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland.

The funds are being distributed in the form of Eftpos cards through Hand Heart Pocket’s partners on the ground, such as the Rural Financial Counselling Service, Lifeline and Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre. The cards will help to put food on the table and pay essential bills while supporting the local economy.

Grand Master Paul Holland said this support would prove to be even more important given the heightened level of hardship brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Queensland’s recent bushfire season was devastating enough, not to mention the ongoing drought, but the Coronavirus has compounded the incredible hardship that these communities are facing,” Mr Holland said.

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“Freemason Lodges from across the state generously contributed to the campaign.”

“Freemason Lodges from across the state generously contributed to the campaign, and it is encouraging to know that we’ve been able to provide this assistance to help people get through such difficult circumstances.”

“I wish to thank all those that gave to this initiative in the timely way that they did. The response was particularly moving and spoke to our values around supporting those doing it tough.”

Queensland’s bushfire season began in September in Stanthorpe, with many fires of varying ferocity flaring up across parts of the state over the summer.

Homes were lost and people’s worldly possessions reduced to ashes. Today many of these communities are still struggling to rebuild their lives. In the aftermath, governments, as well as national and statewide organisations, threw their support behind these communities. Organisations on the

ground have also been mobilised to provide relief through donations.

Hand Heart Pocket Chief Executive Officer Gary Mark said the Freemason Charity was proud to match and distribute the funds donated by Freemasons and Lodges as part of the Grand Master’s Bushfire Appeal.

“Bushfire-affected families and communities on the Scenic Rim, Darling Downs, Southern Downs, South Burnett, Central Queensland and Atherton Tablelands will receive a helping hand as part of this latest effort,” Mr Mark said.

“This method of support has shown to be very effective in reaching those who most need it. We know this because we have used a similar approach over many years to support of families and communities affected by the drought.”

“It could take months if not years for some of these communities to rebuild, but if there’s one thing we’re sure of, it’s their resilience and ability to push on.

We are pleased to match the efforts of Freemason Lodges and help facilitate this hand up so that people know that they have not been forgotten.”

Hand Heart Pocket

Maleny Lodge Community Grant

By Bro John Woodford

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aleny Lodge recently secured a $5,000 Grassroots Community Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland for Your Dream Inc. at Maleny State High School. Your Dream Inc is a national initiative to support students in the school environment, who need crisis care, mentoring and family support.

This funding will enable the local facilitator of Your Dream Inc. to assist struggling students and their families by providing help muchneeded resources such as school supplies, uniforms, and at times, food packages. The school chaplain is in an ideal position and has skills to help identify individual students needs and source the possible avenues to meet those in need.

Raphael Lodge Pascoe Bursary presentation

By Wor Bro Brian Reardon OAM

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very joyous Raphael Lodge Pascoe Bursary Presentation took place at the Roma Masonic Centre on Monday night 20 January with 4 of the 5 Recipients present. Together with their parents, friends and Brethren, we had a total of approximately 30 people in the Lodge.

The Recipients were invited to reply to the “Toast in their honour” at the Festive Board, and all expressed their great appreciation for the Bursary, and the generous financial assistance it provided.

Pictured are RW Bro John Lethbridge PJGW, Amy York, Grace Harvey, Ryan Thrupp, Jeriah Sharpe & VW Bro Bill Vierveyzer AGDD. Absent: Caitlin McNulty.

Maleny High School is in a semirural area and the community is close-knit. The wellbeing of children, our future leaders, is paramount to social cohesion. Chaplaincy services strengthen this cohesion by developing skills and attitudes of resilience, positivity, resourcefulness, and responsibility, particularly at confusing and uncertain time, such as during this pandemic.

We appreciate the opportunity afforded us by Hand Heart Pocket The Charity of Freemasons Queensland.

The cornerstone of Freemasonry is Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth, and may we always work towards these goals and remember our work in our communities. Photo is of Micah Jones, Chaplain from Maleny State High School, and the Treasurer of Maleny Lodge, Wor Bro John Mclennan presenting a cheque.

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Craft News

Saving the Duke...

By Wor Bro Stig R Hokanson

A bold and unique move unfurled on November 20 in the Beenleigh Masonic Centre. A clarion call had gone out to lodges near and far to rally around to Save the Duke. The positive response was most gratifying. Duke of Leinster Lodge No 8 has a long distinguished history in Queensland having been founded only five years after the Crown colony’s separation from New South Wales.

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n display in the green-lit lodge room were three warrants; the inaugural warrant from the Grand Lodge of Ireland in 1864, the Grand Lodge of Queensland equivalent from 1904 and – since 1921 – the current warrant from the UGLQ. Duke of Leinster’s membership contracted earlier as a result of relocation to Beenleigh. UGLQs decision to sell and/or renovate temples where the Duke had met over the years did not play out well for a scattered membership.

Some Brethren resides as far away as Laidley, others on the north side of Brisbane. The prospect of night driving to and from Beenleigh did not sit well to which end twelve members resigned from the lodge.

This mass resignation caused Wor Bro Paul Kranen, in conjunction with remaining Duke members to launch a radical rescue bid.

The Duke of Leinster Lodge No 8 morphed into a day lodge. Secondly, it decided to initially be a bi-monthly lodge until numbers would warrant a return to monthly meetings. Yet more innovations were introduced. Taking a leaf out of Thespian 268s book,

the new Duke of Leinster Lodge will welcome ladies/partners and widows to all festive boards.

The proven formula is partly designed to encourage the dozen former members to return to Freemasonry.

Night driving, late nights will become a thing of the past, as the new Duke will tyle at 11.00 a.m. on the fourth Saturday in the Beenleigh Masonic Centre. Festive boards will conclude before 03.00 p.m. allowing members and visitors safe day-time driving on their return.

The Duke Installation for 2021/2022 term was a polished and professional affair led by RW David Gray PDGM as Installing Master and RW John Ellsworth PAGM. Master Elect Paul Kranen, an electrician of note, has adjusted lodge room lighting to suit every occasion.

Not surprisingly, the Duke installation was baking in a sea of green, later repeated at the festive board.

The small band of installed officers, Paul Kranen as WM; Don Matherson as SW; youngster Jeromy Pollitt as JW is augmented by talented and multitasking Neil Herdegen as not only IPM but also Secretary/Treasurer.

“The proven formula is partly designed to encourage the dozen former members to return to Freemasonry.

Night driving, late nights will become a thing of the past, as the new Duke will tyle at 11.00 a.m. on the fourth Saturday in the Beenleigh Masonic Centre.”

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What Duke of Leinster lacks in numbers is more than amply compensated by enthusiasm for the task ahead and associated challenges along the way.

Indeed, the Duke has a keen Fellowcraft and ballot for new candidates is in the pipeline for January, 2022. The Duke installation was testimony of Freemasonry’s survival instinct.

Noted one visitor, “We have a duty to support struggling lodges.

If it was my lodge I would hope Brethren would come to my rescue. That is why I’m here today.”

“The Duke Installation for 2021/2022 term was a polished and professional affair led by RW David Gray PDGM as Installing Master and RW John Ellsworth PAGM. Master Elect Paul Kranen, an electrician of note, has adjusted lodge room lighting to suit every occasion. Not surprisingly, the Duke installation was baking in a sea of green, later repeated at the festive board.”

The visitor’s sentiments resonated well with the other thirty-five visitors from a myriad of UGLQ lodges. Noted another visitor, “I feel this is a very special occasion where we all band together to continue the Duke’s 164 year history...”

These positive comments continued at the catered festive board through a series of spirited speeches and a traditional lecture on the 4th Degree, a novel explanation of the knife and fork’s role in the Duke of Leinster Lodge.

With such enthusiasm and support the Duke’s new Master can be assured that the impressive warrants will not die a slow death, encased in cobwebs, in the dungeons of Ann Street, but shine with pride throughout Paul Kranen’s tenure in the Chair and beyond.

– Stig R. Hokanson

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Craft News

Reunion picture from 76 years ago...

By Wor Bro Stig R Hokanson

When Rt Wor Bro Charles Wray suffered as a P.O.W. in Burma during WWII he witnessed firsthand the indescribable atrocities of the Japanese. How he survived the camp conditions, when so many of his comrades were starved, tortured and killed, is indeed a miracle. He said in an interview with me many years later that he focused on his mother. He was determined to see his mother again, come what may. While Charles Wray was liberated by the Americans in August 1945 it would take quite awhile to come home.

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he Australian Navy, aware of the mental and physical state of the former prisoners-of-war, decided on slow repatriation. It was important to assess, treat and support the emaciated troops before their eventual return. Some were walking skeletons, weighing a mere 38kg, others were psychologically damaged making the planned return a drawn-out operation.

Charles Wray was taken via Singapore around Western Australia to Melbourne. From there he was given train tickets to make it on his own back to waiting family in Brisbane.

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The last leg was aboard the interstate steam train SydneyBrisbane. A Courier-Mail photographer had been tipped off that a ‘human interest’ story was about to unfold this morning at South Brisbane Interstate Railway Station.

Charles Wray’s long journey ended as he had hope and prayed for. It is said a picture is worth a thousand words.

This press photograph confirms that proposition. Left to right (pictured above) Betty, Charles’ sister, Charles Wray, his loving parents, Daisy and Jim. Note Charles is still in Navy Uniform with the hat band H.M.A.S. Perth. - Stig R. Hokanson

Craft News

Beenleigh Cane Festival Revival

By Wor Bro Stig R Hokanson

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ugar Cane was once a major crop in Beenleigh and surrounding districts. To celebrate the town’s produce and the many employed in its production a festival and parade was staged. The many floats manned by volunteers and representatives of local clubs and business fell by the wayside some years ago.

The Merry Quintet (pictured below) left to right: Bill Bass, Paul Kranen, Geoff Pedler, Michael Hanley, Greg Beal However, the popular annual event was revived this year with a spectacular parade through the township. Floats representing Rotary, Sea Cadets, Quota, Scouts, Jobs Daughters

“The impact of the van’s presence in the high school grounds cannot be underestimated.”

and others stretched the length of George Street to its final destination – Beenleigh State High School.

The UGLQ Freemasons’ van was also present after its diligent restoration

by Wor Bro Paul Kranen of Southern Queensland Lodge #29, one of

the oldest lodges in Queensland founded in 1878 under the Irish Constitution. “The impact of the van’s presence in the high school grounds cannot be underestimated,” noted Paul Kranen and his helpers.

Snow cones and water bottles were dispensed (free of charge) to hundreds of Festival visitors, eager to have a look at the UGLQ van.

“The look on people’s faces when we told them that there was no charge was most pleasant,” said Paul Kranen. The van’s return to wider society is a positive move.

Ideally, it has the potential of being UGLQs Masonry on Wheels.

– Stig R. Hokanson

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Quarterly Communication

Quarterly Communication U

nfortunately, the news from this December QC will miss this issue this is sad as this will be the first open QC meeting in two years due to COVID and its various lockdowns and so on. This QC will also be the first where the heads of other orders can be dressed in their respective regalia. Due to COVID restrictions last July the proclamation of GM, DGM, AGM and grand officers will take place this December QC, also the announcement of the 2022-2023 GM will be made We do have news to report in that QC business meetings were held with all the trimmings needed for the pandemic and these were successful. We have had to reorganize ourselves and explore new ways of running QC and other aspects of our masonic organization. A first that we had a QC that was live-streamed, yes we have arrived in the 21st century.

This enabled us and our members to deliver news and views to our remote brethren.

The president of the board reported that a Communications Committee has been established

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The difficulty that has been caused

by COVID to all Lodges is recognized and it is pleasing to see that most Lodges have resumed normal meetings. The members of the Board and the Grand Secretary have started to visit Lodges to enjoy the Freemasonry and to provide information and receive feedback.

to tend to the need to improve communication within the organization, see another article in this issue. A listening tour is currently underway to enable your Grand Team to hear your views. This tour is providing some good feedback from our brethren and enabling us to impart some contemporary information about the Board’s initiatives.

Some positive feedback has been received about improvements in service delivery, although we acknowledge that there’s still much work to do. The grand secretariate has been upgraded with new staff and office renovation.

In summary, progress is being made, consistent with our plans, but the Board acknowledges that much more needs to be done. It will be a managed integrative process and it will take time, and we want to ensure that no brother is left behind. Generally, there has been a positive response to the Board’s plans and emphasis on improved communications and our plans for visiting and meeting with our brethren.

The Board is excited about the opportunities to enhance our UGLQ fraternity and see the COVID and other difficulties as opportunities to revitalise and promote brotherhood and develop closer relationships in our masonic family.

Service Jewels

70 Year Service Jewels Presented JEWELS NOTIFIED AS PRESENTED December 2019 – December 2021 Prefix

First Name

Last Name

Lodge Name

Lodge

70 Year Jewel Due

RW Bro

Stanley Vivian

LAWRENCE

COMET

28

10/11/2021

RW Bro

Daniel Esmond

WILLIAMS

CONNECTIVITY

537

23/01/2021

Wor Bro

Noel Bruce

HOSKING

ENOGGERA THISTLE

304

04/04/2021

RW Bro

Ralph

FORD-JOHNSON

EUCLID (Daylight)

502

19/02/2021

Wor Bro

John Neil

McGREGOR

GARDEN CITY DAYLIGHT

531

12/01/2020

Wor Bro

Colin Henry

GEORGE

GRANITE

157

10/02/2021

Bro

Clarance Charles

CONROY

MARANOA

47

27/10/2021

RW Bro

Ray Frank

BOYLE

MOUNT MORGAN

57

11/10/2021

VW Bro

Alan Morrison

TAYLOR

MYORA

517

18/11/2020

Wor Bro

Wesley Thomas

BRIGGS

NORTHGATE REMEMBRANCE

285

25/10/2021

Wor Bro

Hugh Mitchell

CLARKE

PROSERPINE WHITSUNDAY

251

07/06/2021

Wor Bro

Norman Vincent

RICE

SIR WYLIE NORMAN

79

20/11/2020

RW Bro

Charles Francis Boysen

BURTON

STANTHORPE

22

10/06/2020

Wor Bro

Keith William

REDMAN MSM

TUSCAN - KIANAWAH

235

01/04/2020

Bro

Robin Tremlett

FRANCIS

VIKING

394

27/09/2021

Wor Bro

Ian Byrne

HART

VIKING

394

22/02/2021

VW Bro

Kenneth Charles

ARNOLD

WANDOAN

455

15/04/2020

Prefix

First Name

Last Name

Lodge Name

Lodge

60 Year Jewel Due

Wor Bro

William Roy

MULDER

ARAMAC

63

13/05/2021

VW Bro

Douglas Percival

ECKHARDT

ASHLAR

127

10/11/2020

Wor Bro

William Joseph

McDONALD

ATHERTON/DUKE OF CONNAUGHT

150

12/01/2021

Wor Bro

Barry James Sidney

KERR

BENNU

538

30/01/2020

Wor Bro

Allan Keith

WALLACE

BENNU

538

08/11/2021

Bro

James Leslie

MOORE

BENNU

538

24/08/2021

RW Bro

Norman George

NASH

BENTLEY PARK

311

04/08/2021

Wor Bro

Edward Joseph

THORSEN

BERSERKER

407

15/12/2021

Wor Bro

George Arthur

HURLSTONE

BRIBIE

520

14/10/2020

Wor Bro

John Robert

KNOX

BRIBIE

520

03/03/2020

Wor Bro

Gordon Charles

ROSE

BUNDABERG

472

08/09/2021

RW Bro

Graeme Arthur

HAUSSMANN

CAIRNS-GELLING

176

27/07/2021

Bro

Kenneth John

MUMFORD

CALEN HAMILTON

395

18/11/2021

Wor Bro

Harold McCredie

JONES

CALOUNDRA

387

24/05/2021

VW Bro

William Barry

STOREY

CAPELLA

366

01/06/2021

RW Bro

John Richard

BERRY

CARPENTARIA

202

05/05/2020

MW Bro

Neil

JENSEN

COMET

28

07/01/2021

RW Bro

Lyman Caton

GILLIES

DENNISTOUN

301

02/10/2021

Bro

Graham Edward

McCAMLEY KB MBE

DOUGLAS

36

18/06/2020

Wor Bro

Francis Edward

COE

DUKE OF STRATHEARN

200

21/01/2021

Wor Bro

Lawrence Noel

WITHAM QPM

DUNELLAN

480

25/02/2020

Bro

Rodney Trent

HORTON

ENOGGERA THISTLE

304

20/07/2021

Wor Bro

Robert William

O’KEEFFE

ENOGGERA THISTLE

304

14/07/2021

Collarette Jewel

Pocket Jewel

The above jewels are available to purchase via the Grand Secretary (strictly email via lodge sec)

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Service Jewels

60 Year Service Jewels Presented JEWELS NOTIFIED AS PRESENTED December 2019 – December 2021

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Prefix

First Name

Last Name

Lodge Name

Lodge

60 Year Jewel Due

RW Bro

Barry Cecil

HENNESSY

GARDEN CITY DAYLIGHT

531

24/03/2021

Wor Bro

Ronald Edward

LEE

GATTON

87

02/06/2021

Wor Bro

Robert Francis

BAKER

GLADSTONE

205

11/10/2021

Wor Bro

William John

COLLINS

GRANITE

157

04/08/2021

RW Bro

Donald Roy

LONGBOTTOM

GREVILLEA

378

19/07/2021

Wor Bro

Barry James

DIMMICK

HERVEY BAY DAYLIGHT

521

05/08/2020

RW Bro

David George

SINTON

HOPE

72

01/12/2021

Wor Bro

John Alan

KELLY

HOPETOUN

172

20/07/2020

Wor Bro

Sydney John

COLEMAN

HUTTON

238

04/03/2021

Bro

William James

MEADOWS

IONIC - PRUDENCE

77

10/08/2020

Wor Bro

Ian James

BLYTH

IPSWICH UNITY

215

20/06/2020

Wor Bro

Maxwell McKenzie

CASSELLS

KAYE

234

09/11/2020

Wor Bro

Rex Edward

BROWN

KILKIVAN

133

05/03/2020

Wor Bro

John Percy

MORELAND

KILKIVAN

133

30/07/2020

Wor Bro

Richard

JOYCE

LANDSBOROUGH

458

23/02/2020

MW Bro

Ennis Talbot

SCHWENNESEN

MEANDARRA

461

25/03/2020

Wor Bro

William Bryan

ARMSTRONG

MILLAA

351

09/09/2020

Wor Bro

Douglas

RADCLIFFE

MILLICAN

137

02/03/2021

Wor Bro

Edward Roy

GOODY

MONTO

370

05/11/2020

Wor Bro

Newbold Peter

TRACY

MORAYFIELD

95

15/09/2020

Wor Bro

Burton Stephen

HAYTER

MORNINGSIDE

196

17/10/2021

RW Bro

James Alexander

WYATT

MOUNT MORGAN

57

04/02/2020

Bro

Charles Rae

DALLISTON

NORTHERN TRAVELLERS

384

20/02/2020

Bro

Robert Leonard

DAWSON

NORTHGATE REMEMBRANCE

285

17/12/2019

Wor Bro

George Maxwell

ROONEY

PIALBA

192

24/09/2020

Bro

Kevin Harold

PAYNE

RAPHAEL

30

21/06/2021

VW Bro

Alexander Herbert

SNEYD

REDLANDS

252

20/02/2020

Wor Bro

Bruce Leslie

KELLY

SCOTIA

263

12/12/2020

RW Bro

Allan

VERRAN OSM

ST ANDREW

6

07/06/2021

Wor Bro

Richard Thomas

HALL

ST GEORGE

246

23/08/2021

VW Bro

William Lansdowne

COX

ST JOHN BIARRA

73

13/03/2021

Wor Bro

John Trevor

ROWE

THESPIAN

268

04/05/2021

RW Bro

Keith James

FERGUSON 2

TIBROGARGAN

305

28/10/2021

VW Bro

Graeme Ross

GEIZER

TOOWOOMBA

132

02/12/2021

Bro

Norman

WRIGHT-BROWN

TRINITY DAYLIGHT

526

02/08/2020

Wor Bro

Geoffrey Paul

WILLIAMS

TULLIBARDINE

227

27/08/2020

Wor Bro

Joseph Frederick

ROGERS

TYNWALD

262

06/08/2020

Bro

Charles Herbert

MOELLER

Unattached

0

04/12/2021

Wor Bro

Douglas Robert

SIMONDS

UNITED SERVICE

124

04/03/2021

Wor Bro

Keith Claverhouse

CRELLIN

VIKING

394

05/12/2020

Wor Bro

Robin Byrne

HART AM

VIKING

394

08/04/2021

Wor Bro

George

HARRISON

WALKERSTON

482

18/11/2021

Wor Bro

Trevor John

MANN

WALKERSTON

482

27/09/2021

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Service Jewels

60 Year Service Jewels Presented JEWELS NOTIFIED AS PRESENTED December 2019 – December 2021 Prefix

First Name

Last Name

Lodge Name

Lodge

60 Year Jewel Due

RW Bro

Percy Vesta

CUTMORE

WARWICK

160

12/11/2020

RW Bro

Paul William

BIENEK

WOWAN

315

02/12/2020

Wor Bro

Peter Edward

MURDOCH

WOWAN

315

03/06/2021

VW Bro

Alistair Ivor

FULLER

YEPPOON

316

16/03/2020

Wor Bro

Alfred Charles

KELE

YEPPOON

316

21/06/2021

Wor Bro

Harry Richard

MERRY

YEPPOON

316

19/07/2021

Prefix

First Name

Last Name

Lodge Name

Lodge

50 Year Jewel Due

RW Bro

John

BLACK OAM

AIF MEMORIAL

289

07/05/2021

Wor Bro

Graham James

POLLITT

ALEXANDRA

131

02/01/2021

Wor Bro

Fredrick Warren

KAERGER

ARCHER

467

20/05/2020

RW Bro

Trevor

WILLIAMS

ARCHER

467

23/01/2020

VW Bro

Peter Sinclair Keith

HOOPER

ARGYLE

164

14/03/2020

Bro

Denis Charles

SETH

ASHLAR

127

10/12/2021

Wor Bro

Jeffrey Roland

HOLMES

ASHLAR

127

10/04/2020

Wor Bro

Jeffrey Francis

MERLO

ASHLAR MAGNETIC

509

09/09/2020

Bro

John Douglas Spencer

GRAY

ATHOLE

53

05/07/2021

RW Bro

John Cyril

BRIGGS

BADEN POWELL

505

11/03/2020

Wor Bro

William Wyld

LEVERITT

BADEN POWELL

505

11/02/2020

Wor Bro

William John

BEAN

BARRINE

296

12/06/2021

Wor Bro

Eric John

WATSON

BENNU

538

03/06/2021

Wor Bro

Robert Charles

LAWRIE

BERSERKER

407

18/06/2021

RW Bro

Donald James

WUST

BLACKWATER

512

19/05/2020

Wor Bro

Edward Eric

MAKINSON

BONNIE DOON

504

03/07/2020

Wor Bro

Ian John

HAMILTON

BONNIE DOON

504

05/05/2021

Bro

Stacey Owen

REINHARDT

BOONARA

332

26/09/2020

Wor Bro

William Leonard

BAUER

BRAEMAR

89

18/12/2021

VW Bro

Allan Albert

DIMMICK

BRIBIE

520

09/12/2020

Bro

John Denis

McCLELLAND

BRIBIE

520

18/08/2020

Bro

Robert Gaden

LOWE

BRIBIE

520

08/07/2020

Bro

David John

MAYNARD

BURLEIGH

307

13/01/2021

VW Bro

Gerald John

PACKER

CALEDONIAN

14

07/03/2020

Bro

John Spencer

ROONEY

CALOUNDRA

387

14/10/2021

Bro

Graeme Victor

BAVISTER

CAMP HILL

388

08/03/2021

Bro

Kevin

CHEONG

CAMP HILL

388

14/12/2020

Bro

Arthur Stanley

LE FEUVRE

CHARLEVILLE

70

15/10/2021

Wor Bro

Andrew John

JENSEN

CHARTERS TOWERS

23

02/05/2020

Bro

Henry James

ATKINSON

CHARTERS TOWERS

23

18/08/2021

VW Bro

Desmond Leslie

PETERS

CLEVELAND

74

17/08/2021

Wor Bro

Barry John

FIELD

CLIFTON - (IRREGULAR)

111

23/05/2020

Bro

John Henry

PROCTOR

COMET

28

09/04/2020

Bro

William John Reid

CHANDLER

COMET

28

04/07/2020

Bro

Anthony William

BROWNE

CONNECTIVITY

537

12/03/2021

2021 ANNUAL

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Prefix

First Name

Last Name

Lodge Name

Lodge

50 Year Jewel Due

Bro

Robert John

HOOPER

CONNECTIVITY

537

21/11/2020

RW Bro

Stephen John

YOUNG OSB

CONNECTIVITY

537

14/10/2021

Wor Bro

Wallace John

TAYLOR OAM

CORINTHIAN

71

21/07/2021

Wor Bro

Douglas Charles

CUTMORE

CUNNINGHAM

90

19/11/2020

Wor Bro

Ian James

MILLS

CUNNINGHAM

90

21/02/2020

Bro

Ronald

FREYLING

DARLING DOWNS

66

20/05/2021

Wor Bro

Raymond

YOUNG OAM

DOUGLAS

36

21/03/2020

Wor Bro

Samuel

LINDSAY

DUKE OF LEINSTER

8

18/03/2020

Wor Bro

Jeffrey Allan

FERGUSON

DUKE OF STRATHEARN

200

12/06/2021

Wor Bro

Terrence Edward

GRIFFITHS

DUNELLAN

480

11/11/2020

Wor Bro

Noel Edwin

ANDREWS

EUCLID (Daylight)

502

11/03/2021

Wor Bro

Jan Stewart

ELLIOTT

Excluded

0

04/11/2021

Wor Bro

Richard Eric

CROOKE OAM

Excluded

0

03/06/2021

Bro

Robert Henry

WHITE

FRASER COAST UNITED

19

08/12/2020

Wor Bro

William Frederick

JONSSON

FRESHWATER

406

20/11/2020

Bro

Malcolm

BLACK

GARDEN CITY DAYLIGHT

531

17/12/2021

RW Bro

Gary John

YOUNG

GATTON

87

24/03/2020

Wor Bro

Ronald Sidney

GOODHEW

GRANITE

157

07/05/2021

Wor Bro

Kenneth Reginald

CONDIE

GREVILLEA

378

13/11/2020

Wor Bro

George Ernest

BLOOMFIELD

HERBERTON-CORRIE

39

27/01/2020

RW Bro

Graham Ramsay

LEDLIE

HERBERTON-CORRIE

39

18/11/2021

Wor Bro

David Edward

BRADBURY

HERVEY BAY DAYLIGHT

521

28/10/2020

RW Bro

David Lundie

HALL

HERVEY BAY DAYLIGHT

521

18/05/2020

Bro

Kenneth Charles William

HAYDEN

HERVEY BAY DAYLIGHT

521

02/12/2020

Bro

Leonard James

SCRASE

HERVEY BAY DAYLIGHT

521

22/09/2021

Bro

Philip Edward

LOVELL

HERVEY BAY DAYLIGHT

521

15/05/2021

VW Bro

Thomas Henry Percy

GOSNEY

HINCHINBROOK CORDELIA

69

17/09/2020

RW Bro

Barry Thomas

FRY

INDOOROOPILLY

155

31/03/2020

RW Bro

Noel Lex

GOODWIN

IPSWICH UNITY

215

03/12/2021

Bro

Peter Thomas

LONGFORD

JOHNSTONE RIVER HERITAGE

135

25/02/2020

Wor Bro

Alan William

LARTER

KAYE

234

18/02/2021

VW Bro

Ronald William Murray

BILES

KAYE

234

19/01/2020

VW Bro

Ian John

BARRETT

KENNEDY

11

22/09/2021

Wor Bro

Robert Andrew

ANDERSEN

KENNEDY

11

21/08/2020

Wor Bro

Stephen George

FISHER

KENNEDY

11

14/10/2020

Bro

Thomas James

WAGNER

KENNEDY

11

14/01/2020

Wor Bro

Lloyd

HALL

LOGAN BEENLEIGH DAYLIGHT

536

24/03/2020

Wor Bro

Lyall Robert

FORD

MACKAY

24

12/05/2021

RW Bro

Robert Erwin

NURNBERGER

MACKAY

24

15/07/2020

Wor Bro

Robert William Mclean

DAWSON

MACKAY

24

27/04/2020

Wor Bro

Alan Charles

VOCK

MANY PEAKS

185

13/03/2020

VW Bro

Benjamin John

FAWNS

MAROOCHYDORE

392

05/06/2021

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50 Year Service Jewels Presented JEWELS NOTIFIED AS PRESENTED December 2019 – December 2021 Prefix

First Name

Last Name

Lodge Name

Lodge

50 Year Jewel Due

Bro

John Mervyn Thomas

JEFFS

MAROOCHYDORE

392

06/03/2021

Bro

Bruce Reginald

SPRAKE

MARYBOROUGH

86

24/04/2021

RW Bro

George David

SLOSS

McINTYRE

116

13/06/2020

VW Bro

Lloyd John

HARTH

MEANDARRA

461

27/03/2021

Wor Bro

Jock Graham

DOUGLAS AO

MITCHELL

149

14/11/2020

RW Bro

Keith William

JACKSON

MITCHELL

149

17/04/2021

Wor Bro

Lex Peter

MASON

MITCHELL

149

13/12/2019

Wor Bro

Lex Peter

MASON

MITCHELL

149

13/12/2019

VW Bro

Robert John

O’SULLIVAN

MITCHELL

149

05/09/2020

Wor Bro

Mervyn

MULLER

MORANBAH

516

07/07/2021

Wor Bro

Leigh Markwell

SMITH

MOUNT PLEASANT

361

08/09/2020

Wor Bro

Reynold John

THOMPSON

MULGRAVE

44

25/06/2020

Bro

John

WORRELL

MUNDUBBERA - BURNETT

326

24/04/2021

Wor Bro

Earl Francis

WALLIS

MURILLA

265

24/10/2020

Wor Bro

Alan Trevor

ROBINSON

MUTTABURRA

464

07/03/2020

Wor Bro

Leslie Walter

PRICE

MUTTABURRA

464

07/03/2020

RW Bro

Brian

DAGLISH

NORTH AUSTRALIAN

1

05/05/2020

Bro

Kenneth Edward

WINKLEY

NORTHERN TRAVELLERS

384

20/03/2021

Wor Bro

Douglas Lee

WELLINGTON

PEAK DOWNS

32

25/09/2021

RW Bro

Anthony Brian

OZANNE CSM

PIALBA

192

02/04/2021

Wor Bro

David Ronald

LEISHMAN

PIALBA

192

16/10/2021

Wor Bro

Francis Wayne

ORGAN

PIALBA

192

19/09/2020

Bro

Gerard Arie

MEIJER O.A.M.

PIALBA

192

08/03/2021

RW Bro

Arthur

BEARDS

PINE RIVERS

511

09/10/2021

Wor Bro

Ronald James

LARSEN

PINE RIVERS

511

12/06/2020

VW Bro

Malcolm Robert

DOUGLAS

PROSERPINE WHITSUNDAY

251

28/11/2020

Bro

Neil Raymond

BRADFORD

PYRAMID-HIGHLEIGH

161

01/12/2021

Wor Bro

David Ronald

MULFORD

QUEENSLAND

2

06/12/2019

Wor Bro

David Ronald

MULFORD

QUEENSLAND

2

06/12/2019

Wor Bro

Reginald Edward Isaac

PERKINS

RAPHAEL

30

12/12/2020

RW Bro

Cecil Henry

CONDON

RAVENSHOE

297

15/08/2020

Wor Bro

Robert John

LYNCH

REDLANDS

252

06/02/2021

Wor Bro

Norman

DEVINE

ROBERT BURNS

431

19/06/2021

Wor Bro

Blair Munro

WEAVER

ROSSLYN

102

20/04/2021

Wor Bro

Andrew

BLOWES

SARINA

286

20/11/2020

Wor Bro

Glen Morgan

BROUGH

SCOTIA

263

02/04/2021

Wor Bro

Kefford Walter

NORTHCOTT

SCOTIA

263

03/07/2020

Wor Bro

Daniel Alexander

MOYNIHAN

SIR AUGUSTUS

154

05/05/2020

Bro

Frank William Andrew

ANDERSEN

SOUTH BURNETT

427

01/03/2021

RW Bro

Ian David

PARRY

SOUTHERN CROSS

18

19/12/2019

RW Bro

Ian David

PARRY

SOUTHERN CROSS

18

19/12/2019

Wor Bro

Lloyd Robert John

WOTTON

SPRINGSURE

41

19/06/2021

RW Bro

Vaughan Michael

BENN

ST ANDREW OF TOWNSVILLE

94

19/10/2021

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Prefix

First Name

Last Name

Lodge Name

Lodge

50 Year Jewel Due

Wor Bro

Gerald Lindsay

JOHNSTONE

ST JOHN DAVENPORT

33

16/11/2021

Wor Bro

Gordon John

FUNK

STANTHORPE

22

05/09/2020

Wor Bro

Robert Graham

WEARING

STAR OF THE WEST

49

19/09/2020

Wor Bro

Bernard George

SCOBIE OAM

STRADBROKE

349

12/11/2021

Bro

James Henry

McDONOUGH

STRADBROKE

349

23/10/2020

Wor Bro

Kenneth Hari

SWIFT

STRADBROKE

349

11/11/2021

Bro

Russell Louis

BERTRAM

STRADBROKE

349

05/06/2020

Wor Bro

Gregory Arthur

KENNEDY

TARRAGINDI PROGRESS

438

09/03/2021

Wor Bro

Stig Rune

HOKANSON

THESPIAN

268

03/06/2021

Wor Bro

Robert Arthur

WESTLEY

TIBROGARGAN

305

18/04/2020

Wor Bro

Ronald Kenneth

JONES

TOWNSVILLE AIF MEMORIAL

377

10/05/2021

Wor Bro

John Frederick

ROSE

TULLIBARDINE

227

19/12/2019

Wor Bro

John Frederick

ROSE

TULLIBARDINE

227

19/12/2019

Wor Bro

Neville John

CONNOR

TUSCAN - KIANAWAH

235

20/12/2019

Wor Bro

Neville John

CONNOR

TUSCAN - KIANAWAH

235

20/12/2019

Wor Bro

Trevor Charles John

HICKMAN

TUSCAN - KIANAWAH

235

15/05/2021

Wor Bro

Ian Kendall

SMITH

TYNWALD

262

07/08/2021

Wor Bro

Robert William

MISSINGHAM

TYNWALD

262

07/03/2020

Wor Bro

Kerry Robert

LINES

TYRIAN

27

10/02/2021

Bro

Richard Macklin

STEEL

TYRIAN

27

08/07/2020

Wor Bro

Gordon Henry

ROBERTSON

UNITY

300

21/05/2021

Bro

Garrick Leslie

VOLK

VIGILANCE

494

26/09/2020

Wor Bro

Frederick Peter

FINCH

VIKING

394

28/10/2021

Wor Bro

Colin Norman

RITCHIE

WALKERSTON

482

17/12/2020

Wor Bro

Graham Trevor

HERMANN

WALKERSTON

482

08/12/2019

Wor Bro

Graham Trevor

HERMANN

WALKERSTON

482

08/12/2019

Bro

Raymond Alan Eyre

PATTERSON

WALKERSTON

482

18/03/2021

Bro

Joseph Edward

KEPPEL

WANDOAN

455

26/12/2019

Bro

Joseph Edward

KEPPEL

WANDOAN

455

26/12/2019

Wor Bro

Phillip Terence

CHARLES

WANDOAN

455

11/12/2021

Wor Bro

Raymond John

CLARK

WAVERLEY-PALMWOODS-NAMBOUR

249

02/10/2021

Wor Bro

Stanley Graham

LYTTLE

WAVERLEY-PALMWOODS-NAMBOUR

249

01/12/2020

Wor Bro

Robert Frederick

AUER

WINDSOR

290

27/01/2021

Wor Bro

Robert Eric

HANCOCK

WOOLLOONGABBA DAYLIGHT

140

23/01/2021

Wor Bro

Roderick Ellis

LAWRIE

WOWAN

315

17/07/2020

Wor Bro

Lester George

MILWARD

YANGAN

148

12/02/2020

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Conferred Grand Rank The Grand Master has bestowed:

Prefix

Prefix

Member Name

Lodge Name

Lodge

Grand Rank

RW Bro

Alan Ross HUTCHISON

Mackay

24

P AGM

VW Bro

Ian Earl zane DE VILLIERS OSB

Queensland

2

P DGDC

Wor Bro

Robert William HASLAM

Kenilworth

374

P JGD

Wor Bro

Bruce William BENSON

Yeppoon

316

P G Swd Br

RW Bro

Milford Steffan CLAY

Gregory Allan

50

P JGW

RW Bro

Peter Francis KELLER OSB

Mundubbera-Burnett

326

P JGW

VW Bro

Robert Wallace McDONALD

South Burnett

427

P DGDC

Wor Bro

Robert George MORTON

Mundubbera-Burnett

326

P G Std Br

RW Bro

Raymond John SAUNDERS

St Andrew

6

P AGM

Wor Bro

Graham WOOD

Moranbah

516

P G Std Br

RW Bro

Alan WOLSTENHOLME

Redlands

252

P JGW

Wor Bro

Tommy Loo Shang KWOK

Silver Cross

17

P JGD

Wor Bro

Kevin Maxwell MURREE

Biggenden

136

P JGD

Wor Bro

Bradley Noel SHANAHAN

Mackay

24

P G Swd Br

RW Bro

David James Mackie SHERRIT

St George

246

P DGM

RW Bro

Douglas Arthur WELLS

Athole

53

P DGM

Wor Bro

Stanley George FULLELOVE

Queensland

2

P G Std Br

RW Bro

David James NORGATE

Ashlar

127

P AGM

RW Bro

Martin Andrew OVERMAN

Silver Cross

17

P AGM

RW Bro

Andrew Martyn WEST

Ipswich Unity

215

P AGM

RW Bro

Henry Cecil CONDON

Ravenshoe

297

P AGM

Wor Bro

Darryl Robert DEWAR

Sir Augustus

154

P G Std Br

Wor Bro

Donald Andrew BUCHANAN

Mundubbera-Burnett

326

P G Stwd

RW Bro

Allan VERRAN OSM

St Andrew

6

OSM

RW Bro

John Caesar ELLSWORTH

City of Logan

529

P DGM

VW Bro

John Thomas URQUHART

Harmony Daylight

530

P JGW

VW Bro

Gordon Douglas MCCOLL

St John Davenport

33

P JGW

Wor Bro

Eric David ANDERSON OAM

Beserker

407

P G Std Br

Wor Bro

James Lawrence PASK

St Andrew

6

P G Swd Br

VW Bro

Eric Stanley BAILEY

Thespian

268

P JGW

VW Bro

John Richard COVENTRY OAM

Greenup

139

P JGW

VW Bro

Michael John ALDRICH

Maroochydore

392

P JGW

Wor Bro

Arnold Arthur EXELBY

Hinchinbrook Cordelia

69

P DGDC

Wor Bro

Timothy Joseph MCCARTHY

Kenilworth

374

P G Swd Br

Wor Bro

Trevor William GREEN

Mount Pleasant

361

P SGD

Member Name

Lodge Name

Lodge

Honour

Start Date

Wor Bro

Stirling Frederick MORGAN MSM

Yeppoon

316

MSM

6/14/2021

Wor Bro

Frank Petterson MSM

Tyrian

27

MSM

6/14/2021

VW Bro

Harold James CRANE CSM

Ashton

218

CSM

12/2/2021

RW Bro

Christopher John DEVINE CSM

Dennistoun 301

301

CSM

9/21/2021

RW Bro

Ian David PARRY CSM

Southern Cross

18

CSM

9/21/2021

Wor Bro

Adam Brighouse MSM

Theodore Unmack

24

MSM

12/4/2019

Wor Bro

Clifford HOUSTON MSM

Queensland Lodge

2

MSM

12/1/2021

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30 Year Jewel Presentation

50 years of Service

By Wor Bro John Bowden

RW Bro Ian David Parry PJGW was presented with his fifty-year Service Jewel at Darling Downs Lodge 66 on the 19 of December 2019 by VW Bro Charles Jonathan Nantes PDGDC his proposer.

Brother Nantes was junior warden at Ian’s Initiation in 1969. Ian was Master of Charleville being Installed on 16 September 1978. Moving to Toowoomba he affiliated with Southern Cross Lodge 18 on 3 June 1996. Ian affiliated with Ashlar Lodge 127 on 8 August 2003 and Darling Downs Lodge 66 on the 19 April 2012. At that time Darling Downs Lodge was in dire straits considering handing in its warrant. Ian had arranged for five other well-known Masons to affiliate on the same night. He was elected Master elect on the night of his affiliation.

This Photo shows the happy group congratulating VW Bro Charles Luckman on the Presentation of his 30 year Service Jewel by Wor Bro John Bowden at The Lions Nursing Home Hope Island. Charles Luckman was initiated in Heather Lodge in Mt Isa in 1985, served as WM 3 times in that Lodge and was also Installed as master in Stradbroke Lodge in 1999.

He served as AGSW from 2006 to 2009 and was also Editor of The Queensland Freemason for some years.

50 Year Jewel presentation

By Wor Bro Graham Bickle

Emm Bro Cecil Horne was presented with a 50 Year Service Jewel from The Supreme Council 33 Degree of the A&A Scottish Rite for Australia at the recent meeting of the Ipswich Moreton United Sovereign Chapter, by the Regional Commander M.Ill. Bro Greg Goding. Also present was the District Commander V.Ill. Bro John Ross. The photo also includes the Most Wise Sovereign of the Chapter Ex & Per Bro Rob Collins.

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Ian has also been Master of Southern Cross Lodge on three occasions Ashlar Lodge twice and Darling Downs.

Ian has served as Assistant Grand Superintendent of workings 2006 to 2009.

He received the rank of Past Junior Grand Warden on 5 September 2012. He is a keen visitor to other Lodges in the Local districts, and active in Masonic Charity Work for Toowoomba & District Masonic Council. He has a Life Patrons’ jewel. Ian and Claire are both involved in the Order of Eastern Star.

Ian married after becoming a Mason. Their two daughters and five grandchildren were present to witness the presentation of his Jewel. In his working life he had a service station in Charleville, and on moving to Toowoomba he worked for Eagers as a spare parts assistant. Ian is still a motor enthusiast being a member of Toowoomba veteran & vintage Car Club. His hobby is restoring old cars.

Ian’s popularity was on show by the number present. Fifty-five attended the meeting. At the close of the meeting they were joined by between twenty-five and thirty ladies and other visitors for the presentation ceremony and festive board.

Sixty Year Jewel to Wor Bro Rex Grattidge

By VW Bro Raja Chohan

Wor Bro Rex Grattidge was presented with his 60-year Service Jewel at the Freshwater Masonic Centre on Friday 15 November 2019 by the District Grand Master, RW Bro Henry Condon and assisted by Mrs Sally Grattidge. Rex Grattidge was initiated into Freshwater Lodge on 18 September 1959. He was one of the first initiates in the Freshwater Masonic Centre with the Freshwater Centre having been dedicated earlier that year. He served as Worshipful Master of Freshwater Lodge for the year 1970-1971. Work took Rex away from Cairns in the mid-1970s when he moved to Wulguru where he joined Houghton Lodge and resigned from Freshwater Lodge in the early 1990s. With the closing of Houghton Lodge at the end of 2018, Wor Bro Grattidge again re-joined Freshwater Lodge. It was a great pleasure for the Lodge that his 60-year Jewel was presented in the Lodge and the Centre where he began his Masonic Career. Following the presentation, Wor Bro Grattidge recalled some of the early history of Freshwater Lodge. The Deputy District Grand Master, VW Bro Raja Chohan also touched on some of the early history, making reference to a booklet “50 Years of Freemasonry in Freshwater” which was written in 1999 to mark the 50 years since the Consecration of Freshwater Lodge on 26 March 1949. The brethren, ladies and guests were informed how the Lodge met in the nearby Methodist Church (later becoming Uniting Church) for the first ten years with festive boards being held under a Brother’s house. Land for the Masonic Centre was purchased in June 1949 for One Hundred and Fifty pounds ($300) plus costs. Plans for the building were drawn up in late 1956.

Much of the building was constructed by the members of Freshwater Lodge with timber being bought from the Stratford Sawmill where number of Freshwater Lodge members worked. With time running out before the Dedication date, a contract was awarded to to a builder, also a member of Freshwater lodge, to finish the temple.

Service Jewels

270 days short of 120 years

60 year Jewel Presentation At the February Meeting of Providence Lodge at Mount Morgan,R.W.Bro.

James Wyatt P.A.G.M. was the recipient of a 60 year Jewel and Pin. Jim’s Mother lodge was Perseverance Lodge No.125 where he was initiated on the 4th of February 1960 and as a consequence of the Amalgamation with Dee Lodge No.144 in 1990, The new Lodge was named Providence No.144. At the request of the Most Worshipful Grand Master,the Jewel was presented by long time friend R.W.Bro. Paul Bienek P.A.G.M. The sincere moment was captured in the photo as both R.W.Brothers have a combined and unbroken dedication to Freemasonry for 270 days short of 120 years. contributions to animal conservation and the community. He was awarded an OAM in the Queen’s birthday Honours awards. Barry was particularly involved in the Australian Koala Foundation as a founder in 1985 and was involved until 2003; a founding member of the Tasmanian Devils Club, Brisbane in 1981 and was involved until 2018; and was a founding Chairman of the Somerville House Foundation 1984-1988.

We wish to congratulate Wor Bro Barry McGown Scott PM OAM for his

A member of Thespian Lodge 268 since 2011, the secretary VW Bro Eric Bailey P DGDC said he was a great organ player and was a Past Master of the Lodge for 2 consecutive years 2016-2017. He is now the lodge’s relied upon organ player. We wish to thank Wor Bro Barry for his many contributions and services to animal conservation and the community.

Redlands Organist VW Bro Sandy Sneyd PDGDC

VW Bro Alexander Herbert (Sandy) Sneyd PDGDC has been an active member of Redlands Lodge 252 since 1960. One of his admirable traits is his longstanding service as Organist. When he was installed as Worshipful Master in 1969 Redlands had no Organist. Wor Bro Sneyd bought an organ and taught himself to play so that the meetings would be enhanced by musical accompaniment.

He became Organist in 1970 and in 1979 was conferred the honour of Past Grand Organist. VW Bro Sneyd was conferred with Past Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies on 2 December 1992. VW Bro Sneyd was proposed on 20 February 1960 by his father, Wor Bro Herbert Sneyd and seconded by Wor Bro Fountain who was the first Master of the renamed Redlands Lodge 252.

VW Bro A Sneyd PDGDC became the Worshipful Master of Redlands Lodge at the Centennial Installation on October 1 2016.

Queen’s Birthday recipient

Wor Bro Lester Milward with his 50 Year Jewel Brother Milward is an active and an integral member of the Yangan Masonic Lodge No 148.

• Initiated in the rst degree 12/2/1970 Killarney Lodge No 108 (completed in Yangan Temple) • Passed to the second degree 17/7/1970 (completed in Clifton) • Passed to the third degree 10/12/1970 (completed in Killarney’s new temple) • Master of Killarney Lodge 1976/1977 • Aliated with Yangan Lodge after the closure of the Killarney Lodge 19/9/2001 • Life Governor’s Jewel received 18/9/1975 • Elevated to Life Vice President’s Jewel 27/8/1983 • Grand Lodge Rank of Past Grand Pursuivant 7/9/1994 • 40 Year Jewel present by Yangan Lodge 21/7/2010 • 50 Year Jewel presented by Grand Lodge 29/2/2020

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A special memento

RW Bro. Allan Verran OSM PDGM

Bro Pirrie Sargent of Cairns Gelling Lodge 176H in the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria was unable to attend the recent Presentation of Wor Bro Les Luxton’s 50-year service Jewel.

To commemorate the occasion, he made a memento and presented it to Bro Les at a social morning tea of Freemasons as acknowledgement of Bro Luxton’s 50 years’ service to the Lodge. The memento (approximately the size of an egg) was made from the Tagua Ivory Nut and displayed a silver mounted all seeing

eye. Tagua (pronounced TAGWAH) is a seed from a palm-like tree that grows in the tropical rainforests of Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil. Also known as the «vegetable ivory» because of its rich ivory colour and shiny texture Tagua discourages the use of actual animal ivory in jewellery production.

Also of note Wor Bro Les Luxton (pictured) presented to the Cairns Gelling Lodge 176H a Skirret he had made to replace the one that had gone missing from the Lodge.

“R W Bro. Allan Verran OSM PDGM, Lawyer

by Profession Gentleman by Nature has been presented with the Order of Service to Freemasonry [OSM].

He was invested with the Collarette and Jewel by the Grand Master Most Worshipful Brother Paul Holland at the Lodge St. Andrew No.6 Installation Festive Board in July last.

This is the highest award for service to the Craft that a Queensland Freemason can achieve. To understand the context of this recognition, Allan Verran was Initiated in St. John Davenport Lodge No.33 at Charters Towers in June 1961. He joined Lodge St. Andrew No.6 when He came to Brisbane to work. He subsequently reached the highest levels of the Public Service and was a Legal Adviser to the State Premier. He was installed as Worshipful Master of Lodge St. Andrew in 1985 and then again in 2006 and continues to serve His Lodge as a brilliant ritualist and as its “go-to Man’.

Allan’s ongoing and exemplary service to Queensland freemasonry started when He became the Grand Tyler in July 1990. Since then [and amongst other appointments] He has served as Grand Registrar for three years, President of the General Board for three years, Junior Grand Warden and He still serves on the Judicial Board. This constitutes more than thirty years of continuous service to the UGLQ and its members.

50 years presentation to Wor Bro Barry Rigney Wor Bro Barry Rigney was born at Emmaville NSW on 19 May 1937 and lived his early life in Texas , where he owned Rigney Motors. He was initiated into Greenup Lodge 139, Texas on the 08/02/1969. He later moved to Toowoomba where he owned Mobile Downtown Service Station and Mechanical in Wylie St with his son Paul. He affiliated with Pittsworth United Lodge No 91 in 1987, where his son Paul was a member. A unique feature of his Masonic career includes, his son Wor. Bro. Paul, was Master

of Pittsworth Lodge in 1991- 93 and installed his father into the Chair as Master in 1993. In 1994, Wor. Bro. Barry Rigney installed his younger son Steven into the Chair in 1995. His wife predeceased him15 years ago and he is survived by sons Wor. Bros. Paul & Steve and two daughters Carole and Jan.Unfortunately, Wor. Bro. Rigney passed away the night of presentation. He was a patient at the Toowoomba Hospice for about a week. I have asked and received permission from the family to send in this story etc.

Presentation of 50 years Jewel to Wor Bro Barry Rigney. From left:- Rt. Wor. Cec Gibson (Master Pittsworth United No 91, Wor. Bro. Jim Keefer, Wor. Bro. Steve Rigney, Wor. Bro. John Dade, V. Wor. Bro. Bob Holzberger (Secretary), Wor. Bro. Paul Rigney.

Son Steve, pins 50 year Jewel on his father.

He was appointed Past Assistant Grand Master in 1999 and Past Deputy Grand Master in 2008. Allan has served and continues to serve at the highest levels of Many other Masonic orders and not just in Queensland.

He was also presented with His 60 Year jewel in July by the Grand Master at Lodge St. Andrew’s 157th Birthday.

An Extraordinary Queensland Freemason and one of whom is Lodge is incredibly Proud.”

Ray Saunders.

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Beyond the Third Degree: the Scottish Rite

By RW Bro Duncan Walker PAGM

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he three degrees of Freemasonry namely those of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason developed from England, Scotland and Ireland with the addition of Mark Master Mason.

An English Lodge was consecrated in Paris in 1725. This followed the formation of UGLE in 1717. From the first Lodge in France a second stream of Freemasonry developed in the mid 1700s. Various degrees were added onto the third degree and, originally there were 25 degrees and were known as the Rite of Perfection.

Then moving on, in 1804 a Supreme Council of the Thirty-third, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, in Paris, was formed which seems to be the genesis of the current Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. In America the Scottish Rite did not come into being until the formation of the Mother Supreme Council at Charleston, South Carolina, in May 1801.

According to the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Scotland; The Constitution of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, was ratified on 1st May 1786 when Frederick, King of Prussia was proclaimed its’ Chief.

“Both Rites work a series of Thirty three degrees, which accept the first three degrees as equivalent to that worked in UGLQ.”

The first qualification to be a member of the Rite is to be a Master Mason.

In Australia, there are two Sovereign Bodies of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Even though the title includes the term Scottish, one Sovereign Body is Australian and the other is Scottish.

At this time the 32nd was the highest degree; and the higher Councils and Chapters could not be opened without the King’s Presence, or of a substitute appointed by him. With the view of continuing the Supreme Power on his death bed (no provision having been made to appoint a successor) the King established the 33rd Degree, for which the Supreme Council is formed, possessing all the Masonic rights and privileges exercised by the King.

Both Rites work a series of Thirty three degrees, which accept the first three degrees as equivalent to that worked in UGLQ. The Rite is of a Christian character although some chapters work a Universalist eighteenth degree. The Rite only works the 18th, 30th, 31st, 32nd and 33rd Degrees, with the latter reserved for those of long service who graduate to leadership roles.

Intermediate degrees are conferred by name and the receiver left to read the ritual. Broadly, the Rite adds to the Masonic story and enhances the Masonic principals delivered in the first three degrees.

On 1st May 1786, the Grand Masonic Constitutions were finally settled at a Grand Council held in Berlin, Prussia and proclaimed for government over the Rite across the entire Globe.

Whether you choose the Scottish version or the Australian version of the Rite will depend on where you live, as in some areas only one version is available.

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Freemasonry in the family Star of the North Lodge 401 have had some special family connections happen recently.

Read on to hear the stories from 2 different families and their journey in Freemasonry.

Stories from 2 different families and their journey in Freemasonry

By Bro Ben Hughes

I first learnt about Freemasonry as a child. I heard stories about the men in my family that I never met and the ties that they had to Freemasonry.

It created a want in me at that early age, to find out what was so sacred to my forefathers. As time passed Freemasonry was never far from my mind. I would find myself as an adolescent often thinking back to the old war stories of my families’ past and that brotherhood that did so much for them. More time passed, and Freemasonry started to cross my path; a friend initially offered to nominate me, then from a college to join at a much closer lodge.

I had passed up on the first offer but this time something felt right.

Worshipful Master congratulating the two families after their double second degree.

I took the opportunity to find out a little bit about my culture, but most importantly, feel connected to something older than myself. The motive behind joining was curiosity, but I have gained so much more than an itch scratched. What I have found is a sense of community and a place to learn how to become a better man. In this day and age, it is very hard to find a place as a young man to learn ceremony and find purpose in it. I am forever grateful to the Masons for enabling me to have an avenue to better myself.

Joining also had a great effect on my father’s mother. “If only my father was alive to see this” she would say. Joining also brought up a lot of pride in my father. The conversations quickly escalated to how could I get him to join. After completing my degrees (both a double with Bro Norman Erwin) I was keen to take part in my father’s ceremonies. There was a need to be a part of my father’s progression. My father and I were always close but being a part of this journey together has made us a lot closer.

Then as a wiser man than myself once said “freemasonry has a lot of surprises”. Not only were the dual double degrees with my brother Irwin a rare treat but a son bringing a father into the brotherhood was unheard of. It was a talking point and now as my father progresses, he has taken place in a double second degree with my brother Irwin’s son. This is but only the start of my journey and it has had plenty of surprises so far. I look forward to many long years of service to the brotherhood.

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Bro Ben & Father Bro Phil Hughes

Bro Rod & son Beo Tyrone Erwin

That nagging feeling

By Bro Phil Hughes

Years ago, I was having a glass with my wife across from the Wood St Masonic Temple in Mackay watching the members on the veranda on a Saturday night. A nagging feeling of regret always would plague me as my grandfather and uncles had all been members. As a small boy, I would watch as they prepared for their meetings. I had of course been told numerous tales of how the brotherhood had assisted my grandmother and family on arrival in Australia during the wartime; a tale that I regaled to my own children. Still, I was sitting on the outside looking in. My son Ben approached me and said, “Pop, I want to be a Freemason”. He didn’t procrastinate and was going through the steps and I watched. I let him go through the steps by himself, then one day he became a Master Mason.

I then wanted to be part of the brotherhood. I’m proud to say I have just completed my second degree with the Star of the North Lodge 401 and I’m even prouder my son did the charge after investiture on both occasions. I guess I’m on the inside looking out now.

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Millmerran United Lodge’s donation

By RW Bro Cec Gibson PJGW

Freemasonry in the family

By Bro Rod Erwin

Growing up, I would see my father and grandfather smartly dressed with their small brief cases and a plate full of food in hand. They would tell us that they were “off to Lodge”. This didn’t mean a lot to me back then, but I did always wonder about this mysterious “Lodge”. I looked up to both men, as they were both family and the community minded, and successful in their own right.

I hadn’t thought much more about the “Lodge” until a work colleague spoke to me about joining one.

Not long after I joined Star of the North Lodge 401 and realised the values and morals aligned very well with my own. Enjoying the mateship, ceremony, and learnings I thought of my own son and his enjoyment of history. I talked to my son Tyrone about Freemasonry, and how I was enjoying my experience.

We then arranged a tour of the Lodge hosted by a brother who explained about the Lodge, positions, and of “Making good men better”. Tyrone attended a festive board and felt very welcome by the brethren.

After nomination etc., Tyrone joined the Lodge in early 2019.

I had the pleasure of reciting a charge for both the first and second degrees. We now attend Lodge meetings together, similarly to our forefathers.

Tyrone and I are both very proud to say he is now a fourth (at least) generation Freemason. Being a part of ceremonies and raising my son through what his grandfather and great grandfather went through is special. We talk about this regularly with each other.

Tyrone hopes that his son will become a Freemason one day too.

Pat Walsh (Treasurer Hospital Auxiliary), Secretary RW Bro Cec Gibson PJGW, Worshipful Master Wor Bro Colin Ralph (seated in the donated Care Chair), Judy Rosenthal (Assistant Nursing Unit Manager) and Cheryl King (President Hospital Auxiliary).

The Millmerran United Lodge 219 decided on a project two years ago to raise funds and purchase a Regency Flotation Care Chair for the patients of Millmerran Hospital through the local Millmerran Hospital Auxiliary. The total cost of the Chair was $3,672. Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland provided a Grassroots Dollar-for-Dollar Grant to assist with

the purchase of the Care Chair. This grant was greatly appreciated by the Millmerran Freemasons, which accelerated this project for our Lodge of 16 members.

The presentation of the Chair to the Millmerran Hospital Auxiliary was made on 6 March 2020, not long before the shutdowns.

Bravery Award recipient We wish to congratulate Wor Bro Barry Lansdown from Tully Tyson Lodge 340 on receiving a Group Bravery Award. Group Bravery awards are given for “a collective act of bravery, by a group of persons in extraordinary circumstances, that is considered worthy of recognition”. In this case, the Bravery Award citation reads “Awardees comprise members of the Tactical Response Group of the Western Australian Police Force who are recognised for their actions during the apprehension of a violent offender near Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia”.

Barry said he was honoured to receive the award. He has been a member of Tully Tyson Lodge since 2009.

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Hand up for patients and crew as Freemasons back Cairns RFDS

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ital equipment to aid in the transportation of rural and remote patients in Far North Queensland has been gifted to the Royal Flying Doctor Service base in Cairns. A recent $10,400 donation from Murray Masonic Lodge in Cairns and Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland enabled the purchase of two vacuum mats to help stabilise patients suspected of a spinal injury. The funds also covered the cost of new pilot headsets and sound-reducing headsets for the crew onboard. Murray Masonic Lodge representative Alan Sims said they were pleased to support both patients and crew.

a spinal injury are placed into one of these vacuum mats, they will be securely strapped in, preventing further injury during the transportation process. While the headsets will allow for better communication between the pilot and crew onboard.”

“This is the second donation from our Lodge to the RFDS in Cairns for this calendar year alone – taking the total donated in 2019 to $21,200. It’s really special to be able to help them carry out their vital work,” Alan said.

“If it were not for that new plane, I would not have my son today. Also, seventeen years ago an RFDS plane was in use for twenty hours for my grandson, so we’re very grateful for their life-saving work.”

“When patients suspected of

“A few years ago, we also donated a vaccine pump and a fridge for use in their new plane.”

Alan knows all too well the critical role that the RFDS plays in rural and remote communities, with his grandson and son only here today thanks largely to the aeromedical service.

Hand Heart Pocket Chief Executive Officer Gary Mark said, providing

Carpentaria District Grand Master Henry Condon (first left) and Murray Lodge Worshipful Master Alan Sims (first right) look on as Cairns RFDS base Manager Leanne Lowe and RFDS Dr. Dean Murray demonstrate how the vacuum mat will be used with Carpentaria Deputy District Grand Master Raja Chohan acting as the patient.

a hand up to alleviate suffering and misfortune were central to their values, which aligned with the work of the RFDS. “We are pleased to have maximised the impact of Murray Masonic Lodge’s charity work through our Grassroots Grants program,” Gary said.

Lodges on the Sunshine Coast

By Bro John Woodford

$350, from donations, plus with a Grassroots Dollar for Dollar Grant from Hand Heart Pocket the Charity of Freemasons Queensland, we were able to donate to Blackall Range Care a sum of $700.

Corona Australia Day Award Nomination Story and Photo By Bro David Bowden

We thank all who attended to make this a great and memorable afternoon.

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t a recent ceremony held at Maleny Masonic Lodge the Combined Sunshine Coast Masonic Lodges passed Brother Robert Bousama to the Second Degree.

The meeting was attended by many brethren of the Sunshine Coast and visitors from Brisbane and surrounds. Catering for the event was carried out by the partners of Maleny Lodge creating a surplus of

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Pictured is Wor Bro Don Ginns, sixty years of service, Blackall Range Care CEO Jenny MCafferty, and Wor Bro John McLennan, Maleny Lodge Treasurer with 45 years’ service.

AGDD Bill Vierveyzer and David Bowden from Corona Lodge Wallumbilla received an Australia Day Nomination for the 2019 Wallumbilla Remembrance Day Service conducted in conjunction with the Wallumbilla School at the Yuleba Australia Day Awards Ceremony.

They felt special and honoured to be nominated for the award.

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A brief history of the Pascoe’s and the Bursary

The Mother Lodge.

By Rudyard Kipling

THERE was Rundle, Station Master, An’ Beazeley of the Rail, An’ ‘Ackman, Commissariat, An’ Donkin’ o’ the Jail; An’ Blake, Conductor-Sergeant, Our Master twice was ‘e, With im that kept the Europe-shop, Old Framjee Edu1jee.

Outside - “ Sergeant! Sir! Salute! Salaam!

Inside - ‘Brother,” an’ it doesn’t do no ‘arm.

We met upon the Level an’ we parted on the Square, An’ I was junior Deacon in my Mother-Lodge out there!

We’d Bola Nath, Accountant, An’ Saul the Aden Jew, An’ Din Mohammed, draughtsman Of the Survey Office too; There was Babu Chuckerbutty, An’ Amir Singh the Sikh, An’ Castro from the fittin’-sheds, The Roman Catholick!

We ‘adn’t good regalia, An’ our Lodge was old an’ bare, But we knew the Ancient Landmarks, An’ we kep’ ‘em to a hair; An’ lookin’ on it backwards It often strikes me thus, There ain’t such things as infidels, Excep’, per’aps, it’s us.

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lfred Reynold Pascoe was Born 4 April 1915 in Roma and received his education here. At the age of 14 he started his apprenticeship at the Toowoomba foundry as a tool maker. His boss decided to call him “Peter” as he didn’t like his given names Alfred and Reynold.

When the war started in 1939, he enlisted with the RAAF and was sent to England as an Instrument Fitter. He returned home in 1944 with his new wife Joan, who was an accountant. A lot of his fellow airmen in Wagga were joining the Masonic Fraternity and he decided to return to Roma to do so, joining Raphael Lodge on 2 June 1944.

After his discharge, they took over the RAMSET Franchise and with his trade training improved their quality and adaptability.

This led to a very successful business, which they eventually sold. They came to visit Raphael at Installation time most years, and the idea of leaving an investment was born. $200,000 is now invested, the interest from which led to the Peter and Joan Pascoe Raphael Bursary. This allows Raphael Lodge to give 5 x $2,000 Bursaries each year to students living in the town of Roma and the Maranoa Regional Council area, assisting with expenses towards their higher education

For monthly, after Labour, We’d all sit down and smoke (We dursn’t give no banquets, Lest a Brother’s caste were broke), An’ man on man got talkin’ Religion an’ the rest, An’ every man comparin’ Of the God ‘e knew the best.

“It totals that approximately $160,000 has been given to 79 recipients to date.” and relocating to the city. In 1991 Peter was presented with a Life Governors Jewel and in 1995, his 50-year Service Jewel. A total of approximately $160,000 has been given to 79 recipients to date.

Peter and Joan have lived in the Masonic Homes Independent Living Unit, Sandgate, since their retirement. Peter passed to the “Grand Lodge Above” on 25 March 2003.

So man on man got talkin’, An’ not a Brother stirred Till mornin’ waked the parrots An’ that dam’ brain-fever-bird.

We’d say ‘twas ‘ighly curious, An’ we’d all ride ‘ome to bed, With Mo’ammed, God, an’ Shiva Changin’ pickets in our ‘ead.

Full oft on Guv’ment service This rovin’ foot ‘ath pressed, An’ bore fraternal greetin’s To the Lodges east an’ west, Accordin’ as commanded.

From Kohat to Singapore, But I wish that I might see them In my Mother-Lodge once more!

I wish that I might see them, My Brethren black an’ brown, With the trichies smellin’ pleasant An’ the hog-darn passin’ down; An’ the old khansamah snorin’ On the bottle-khana floor, Like a Master in good standing With my Mother-Lodge once more.

Outside - Sergeant! Sir! Salute! Salaam!’

Inside- Brother,” an’ it doesn’t do no ‘arm.

We met upon the Level an’ we parted on the Square, An’ I was Junior Deacon in my Mother-Lodge out there

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work for charity was ceaseless. He first became Master in 1996 and served twice more in 2014-2015 and 20152016. The Brethren of Bayside Daylight Lodge made an application to UGLQ to recognise Steve for his years of commitment. Consequently, it was announced at the September Quarterly Communication that the MWGM had conferred Grand Lodge Honours of Meritorious Service to Masonry.

Wor Bro Cook receiving his MSM award from RW Bro Chris Devine PSGW

Farewell Bayside Daylight Lodge 523

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n the morning of December 9 2019 Bayside Daylight Lodge 523 held its final meeting in rooms at the Capalaba Community Hall.The Lodge was Consecrated at the Masonic Memorial Centre, Ann Street by MW Bro MG Winders GM on 16 April 1988.

The ceremony of Installation of Wor Bro WJ Lobley as Master and Investiture of Officers followed. The first meeting of the newly Consecrated Bayside Daylight Lodge took place at Cleveland in May 1988. The meeting was largely procedural. At the end of 1988 the Lodge had 36 members.

In its heyday Bayside Daylight Lodge had a membership of 101 in 1994.

One unique part of Bayside Daylight Lodge in the metropolitan area was

that the partners attended every meeting and provided the festive board meals. The partners functioned as a separate entity and as well as providing for the festives, they raised funds and donated to many charities over the years. Bayside Daylight Lodge continued to thrive for years in to the 2000s. Natural attrition and failing health saw the numbers drop significantly in the second decade.

In 2019, unable to provide a willing member to fill the chair of Worshipful Master, sadly the inevitable happened and it was decided to hand in the Warrant. Wor Bro Stephen Cook Steve has been battling failing health and was confined to a wheelchair; however, his commitment to his Lodge and Freemasonry was unfailing, and his

The Lodge invited RW Bro Chris Devine PSGW (long time friend of the Lodge) to present the award, which was duly carried out at the December 9 meeting.

Another highlight of the meeting was the presentation by the AGDD VW Bro Rod Wilson of 7 Charity jewels to Brethren present.

Officers and Brethren of Bayside Daylight Lodge 523

Bro D Howarth LVPres, Wor Bro D Blunden LVPat, Wor Bro S Fox LPat, Wor Bro E Gallaway LVPat, VW Bro A Taylor LPat, Wor Bro B Freeman LPat, Bro B Ellison LGov (Not present)

we can and such a simple idea has helped change lives. Wor Bro Tim Allen and I collaborated to create a brand new trailer to be available for free local community access, no catches.

the Gold Coast tunnel at local, national and international events, Josh has become a true ambassador for the sport.

Joshua Gannon flies high Wor Bro Wayne Gannon’s son Joshua Gannon was recently recognized becoming the youngest sponsored athlete for indoor skydiving in Australia. Having represented

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He always shows enthusiasm, supporting new flyers to the sport and generally just being encouraging to anyone he meets. Indoor skydiving creates a true free-fall experience without jumping out of a plane. The vertical wind tunnel generates a wallto-wall cushion of air you that safely float on. No parachute required – just the power of the wind! Josh enjoys the sensation of the freedom that he experiences, and how he can creatively express himself.

Community trailer lends a hand

By Wor Bro Michael Rooney

We are a couple of brothers working together to support the local community any way

In the few months since its launch it’s had a massive impact. From helping domestic violence victims, to assisting intellectually disabled people move in times of need. The trailer has only just returned from delivering a full load of essential non-perishable supplies to bush fire affected southern NSW to Burn-Aid where it’ll be directly distributed to fire ravaged farmers.

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The Filipino cultural group A

By Bro Arnold Gonzales

Freemason social group was formed last April 2019 named Square and Compass Group Filipino Mason Queensland. The group’s main objective is to promote harmony within Freemasonry. It also aims to include family members in group activities such as fundraising, charity works, and social events such as family fellowship.

Here are a few of the social events that the group have organized over the past few months: • Blood donation to Red Cross 19 October 2019 at Strathpine Blood Donor Centre.

• Family fellowship 27 October at Taringa Lodge They would like to invite Freemasons from any background to attend and participate in their events.

For more information on the groups activity please visit our public page at Facebook-Square and Compass Group Filipino Mason Queensland.

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Your Masonic Mentor answers questions from brother Masons

by WBro Harvey Lovewell

Many questions are asked by all brothers either new or established and they are not always answered. If you have a question that you want answering send it to the editor.

Remember that there are no silly or insignificant questions, all are welcome.

Email Harvey at harvey@uglq.org.au

Why are Craft Lodges referred to as Blue Lodges and the Chapters as Red Lodges?

Blue Lodges, Craft Lodges or Ancient Craft Lodges refer to the lodges that work the first three Masonic degrees, rather than the Appendant Masonic orders Masonic orders such as York Rite and Scottish Rite.

The term “Craft Lodge” is used in Australia.

The Blue Lodge is said to refer to the traditional colour of regalia in Lodges derived from English or Irish Freemasonry. Although the term was originally frowned upon, it has gained widespread and mainstream usage in recent times.

Blue is the colour of Masonry, it is said to be a universal symbol of friendship and benevolence it is the colour of the vault of heaven.

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jewels in the Chapter. Hence the nicknames ‘‘Blue Lodge’’ and ‘‘Red Lodge’’ still sometimes heard.

Why is the Candidate removed of all metals before entering the Ceremony and why would the Ceremony have to be repeated if any were found on him during or after its completion?

symbolically represent the ardour and zeal which should be a part of the person in possession of that degree. Red represents fire the symbol of regeneration and purification.

The degrees of ‘Mark Master Mason’, ‘Most Excellent Master’ is conferred in Lodges whose officers are those of the Chapter. The Supreme Degree of the Holy Royal Arch is conferred in a Chapter of Royal Arch Masons. The familiar blue of the Craft Lodge regalia is replaced by scarlet, purple and gold on the aprons and sashes and

Having been divested of all things mineral or metal, he is called upon to practice that truly Masonic virtue yet he finds himself destitute. Despite his strong desire to prove his worthiness by complying with the request made of him, he is truly unable to do so - and thereby, he learns in a very forcible way that being poor and penniless can occur at any time to anyone and that it is his obligation and duty to relieve such distress if he is able.

Were the candidate to be in the lodge room with jewellery, for example, he might - considering the situation - be tempted to make a gift realizing that of all virtues, as St Paul reminds us, “...the greatest of these is Charity.” This possibility has been eliminated and the candidate can fully appreciate the helpless human condition where he may have never found himself before. This, then, is the lesson learned.

Freemasonry has been linked to the Ancient Mysteries where ceremonies were carried out similar to ours. Maybe the early masonic writers used the links to metals and humanity from the past.

It has been said that there is a power associated with the 7 main metals within earthly life, humanity and the individual human being. These 7 metals are Silver, Mercury, Copper, Gold, Iron, Tin and Lead. And as anyone familiar with astrology (and medieval alchemy) knows, these 7 metals are linked to the 7 Ptolemaic planets: Silver-The Moon; MercuryMercury (quicksilver); Copper-Venus; Gold-Sun; Iron-Mars; Tin-Jupiter; and Lead-Saturn.

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PLANETS & METALS

MOON Silver

MERCURY Quicksilver

VENUS Copper

It has also been said that there are amazing connections among and between these 7 celestial bodies and metals.

Suffice it to say, there is a true and precise linkage of all 7 planets-metals, according to their atomic weights, how they are found in the natural world (in ores), how they influence the metabolic, nervous and respiratory systems in the human being, how they are aligned in space (via the traditional Ptolemaic system) and how they create our 7-day week (giving us a sense of order in time). There is also that number seven again.

What are the Perfect Points of entry referred to in the FC degree?

Coil’s Masonic Encyclopedia offers this definition: “The four Perfect Points of Entrance constitute the esoteric closing of each of the lectures on Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence and Justice, to which they respectively do not apply, illustrate, or in any way belong so that the esoteric portions of the four lectures have to be somewhat manipulated to make a connection with them. Moreover, the Point of the entrance is somewhat Cabalistic, since it does not disclose what the entrance is into. Does it mean entrance of the candidate into something, or of something into the candidate?

Whether the architects of our ritual had something specific in mind when they designed this particular part of the work is unclear. Perhaps it is one of those things that is intended to excite our curiosity and leave each of us to draw our conclusions.

Why do the Deacons cross their Wands over the Candidate?

We know that they are used to form an arch or triangle representing deity and offer protection over someone during ceremonial and when escorting him into or out of the lodge.

SUN Gold

MARS Iron

JUPITER Tin

SATURN Lead

In the ancient mythologies of Greece and Rome, Mercury (in the Greek, Hermes) was “the winged messenger of Jove” who carried the messages and commands of the chief Deity to the four corners of the heavens. As an emblem of his office and an indication of the purpose of his travel, he carried a short rod or wand surmounted by a figure known as the caduceus. It was something like a combination of the serpent and rod or dollar sign and an airman’s badge.

This rod or wand also acted as a talisman having the power to ward off all evil spirits from the pathway, so that nothing might impede Jove’s messenger on his heavenly journeys.

In the Ancient Mysteries, the Herald, who conducted the candidates through the ceremonies of Initiation, always carried a wand surmounted by the figure of the caduceus of Mercury, and to it was attributed the power to ward off the spirits of evil which might impede the progress of those in search of the spirit of light and good. Even in the present day, some religious denominations carry a crucifix in processions which is presumed to have the same effect.

It was the custom in the mediaeval building age for a selected Craftsman to be entrusted with the task of carrying the messages and instructions of Master Mason, or Architect of the building, to the various departments of the work and to see that they were correctly and punctually executed. In the ceremonies within the Lodge he carried out similar duties as assigned to him by the Master Mason, and in the period of Transition from Operative to Speculative Freemasonry, his duties included the introduction and conducting of candidates who were being “made Masons,” and the performance of various acts similar to the work of Deacons.

What were the 4 Chief Mysteries and is FM connected to any?

The Mysteries of Freemasonry The new Immediate Past Master of a lodge, who had just stepped down from his term as Worshipful Master, sat alone in the dining hall, looking pensive as he stirred his coffee.

The lodge’s old Chaplain noticed this and went to ask what was on his mind.

The Past Master said: “Brother, I have spent the last several years working my way through all the chairs of our lodge. As the Worshipful Master, I did my duties and, if I may say so, I executed them well and with honour. I’ve joined the Scottish Rite, the York Rite, and a few research bodies, and listened

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to and read everything I could, and I strive to live a life of virtue and faith.

But after all this time, I don’t feel like I know much more about Masonry than I did after completing my proficiency as a Master Mason. I feel like I’m missing something. Is this all there is?”

The old Chaplain asked, “What do you think you are missing?”

The Past Master answered: “I don’t know, it’s just a feeling I have. It’s a mystery to me.”

The Chaplain replied: “Ah, a mystery!

Well, isn’t it interesting that our ritual talks about the “mysteries of Freemasonry”?

“What do you mean?” asked the Past Master.

“Brother,” responded the old Chaplain, “what are the secrets of Freemasonry?”

“We only keep our ritual and our means of recognition as secrets,” said the Past Master.

The Chaplain said: “And yet there are many books that reveal these things, so isn’t it foolish that we call them secrets? What is a secret if it isn’t something that you know but cannot tell anyone else? And yet we tell each other these so-called secrets all the time.

What, then, might be our real secrets.”

The Past Master looked down with a puzzled expression on his face.

“There! That’s it!” announced the old Chaplain, looking sincerely into the Past Master’s eyes and pointing at his forehead. “Pass-through that veil, enter that temple, and you will find the true secrets of our Craft.”

“You’re not making much sense,” replied the Past Master.

The Chaplain smiled and said, “Isn’t it wonderful?”

When did FM cease to be purely Christian and why are there still so many Biblical references in the Emulation ritual we use despite this?

The Masonic author Mackey called Freemasonry “a science which is engaged in the search after the divine truth”. Hence the use of the VSL Anderson’s Ancient Charges of a

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“Anderson’s Ancient Charges of a Freemason, 1723, says of Freemasons, that it is “expedient only to oblige them to that Religion in which all Men agree, leaving their particular Opinions to themselves”.

Freemasons understand this to mean that personal beliefs are not to be discussed in the lodge, avoiding an argument with those holding different beliefs.”

Freemason, 1723, says of Freemasons, that it is “expedient only to oblige them to that Religion in which all Men agree, leaving their particular Opinions to themselves”. Freemasons understand this to mean that personal beliefs are not to be discussed in the lodge, avoiding an argument with those holding different beliefs.

It has been suggested that this ban on the religious discussion was especially important in Eighteenth-Century England where civil war, between protestants and Catholics by religious conflict, had only recently ended.

This Masonic view which postulated freedom of expression and democracy did not sit well with the feudal and religious concepts at that time I have read of the split between the Antients and the Moderns and the reasons why. During reading works on the appended (some refer to as higher) degrees there seems to be still some traces of this feud today.

Mainly a claim from members of the Appended degrees that they hold the true secrets and meaning of FM. I would love to hear your comments on these observations (correct or incorrect) by a new MM. The Premier Grand Lodge of England and the Antient Grand Lodge of

England were amalgamated into the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) on 27 December 1813 (day of Saint John the Evangelist), by twenty-one articles of “The Articles of Union” - specifying the agreements made regarding the various points of contention. A special lodge, The Lodge of Promulgation, was established by the Moderns in 1809 to promulgate the ancient landmarks of the Order, as well as instruct and negotiate with the members of the two factions to include the discontinuation of any innovations or changes introduced by the Moderns. The Union largely confirmed the Ancients’ forms and ceremonies, and therefore considerably revised the Moderns’ rituals. One of the most important changes was the reference in Article Two to the Royal Arch Degree as included in the third, Master Masons’ Degree - a practice that had always been peculiar to the Ancients lodges.

Following the union in 1813, a Lodge of Reconciliation (1813-1816) was established to complete the rationalisation of the ritual into a form acceptable to both parties forming the newly constituted United Grand Lodge. In 1823 the Emulation Lodge of Improvement was established.

Published for the original Grand Lodge in 1723, the firstever Constitutions was written by a priest called James Anderson. With the help of a frontispiece (on left) by engraver John Pine, it established the Grand Lodge as the governing body of English freemasonry. During this time, freemasonry evolved into an important and respected organisation. Pine engraved the Duke of Montagu, Grand Master in 1721, handing over a copy of the Constitution to his successor, the Duke of Wharton.

Upon the union of Antients and Moderns, the UGLE also created a new Constitution, based on the Constitution of Anderson of the Moderns and the Ahiman Rezon of the Antients.

Both the Ancients and the Moderns had daughter Lodges throughout the world, and because many of those Lodges still exist, there is a great deal of variety in the ritual used today, even between UGLE-recognized jurisdictions in amity. Most Private Lodges conduct themselves by a single Rite approved by their Grand Lodge.

The Craft

- forming a rival Grand Lodge - The Most Ancient and Honourable Society of Free and Accepted Masons. They believed that they practised a more ancient and therefore purer form of Masonry, and called their Grand Lodge The Ancients’ Grand Lodge. They called those affiliated to Premier Grand Lodge, by the pejorative epithet The Moderns. These two unofficial names stuck.

Laurence Dermott wrote a new constitution for the Antients, the Ahiman Rezon as an alternative for the Constitution of the Moderns.

Maybe we should look at what sparked the rift that was settled in 1813. We know that the new Grand Lodge was formed in 1717.

The “Ancients” and “Moderns” Grand Lodges Throughout the early years of the new Grand Lodge, several Masons and lodges were never affiliated with the new Grand Lodge.

These unaffiliated Masons and their Lodges were referred to as “Old Masons,” or “St. John Masons, and “St. John Lodges”.

In 1725 a lodge in York founded the rival “Grand Lodge of All England” as a protest against the growing influence of the Grand Lodge of England in London.

During the 1730s and 1740s antipathy

increased between the London based Grand Lodge of England (hereafter referred to as Premier Grand Lodge) and the Grand Lodges of Ireland and Scotland. Irish and Scots Masons visiting and living in London considered Premier Grand Lodge to have considerably deviated from the ancient practices of the Craft. As a result, these Masons felt a stronger kinship with the unaffiliated London Lodges. The aristocratic nature of Premier Grand Lodge and its members alienated other Masons of the City causing them also to identify with the unaffiliated Lodges.

On 17 July 1751, representatives of five Lodges gathered at the Turk’s Head Tavern, in Greek Street, Soho, London

“Throughout the early years of the new Grand Lodge, several Masons and lodges were never affiliated with the new Grand Lodge.“

For many years, “The Great Masonic Schism” was a name applied to the sixty-two-year division of English Freemasonry into two separate Grand Lodges. Some even attempted to attribute the division to the changes in passwords made in 1738-39 by Premier Grand Lodge. Masonic historian Robert F. Gould in his “History of Freemasonry (1885) referred to the Ancients Grand Lodge as “schismatics”. However, Henry Sadler, Librarian of the UGLE, demonstrated in his 1887 book “Masonic Facts and Fictions” that the Ancients Grand Lodge was formed in 1751 primarily by Irish Masons living and working in London, never affiliated with the older Grand Lodge. 72 of the first 100 names on the roll of the new Ancients’ Grand Lodge were Irish. In 1776, the Grand Secretary of the Moderns’ Grand Lodge referred to them as “the Irish Faction (Ye Ancient Masons, as they call themselves)”. And so the myth of a “Great Masonic Schism” in English Masonry was laid to rest.

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Order of the Eastern Star

Melbourne Cup 2021 Eastern Star Support for the Hard Yakka Boot Camp In April Sister Jean Lohman, Sister Pamela Lewis and Sister Gwen Trost from Hervey Bay Chapter No 182 made a charity presentation to the Hard Yakka Boot Camp for young people who have lost their way a little.

Mr Bob Davis runs the camp and has done great work with the youth.

Eastern Star Beanies for New-born Babies Sister Pat Hess and Sister Diane Doherty decided during the covid “lockdown” they would do some knitting because they had heard that a Brisbane Hospital needed beanies for newborn babies to assist in retaining body heat. They knitted and knitted and knitted some more.

Soon, with assistance from friends, they had more than 300 beanies and were able to distribute them to several hospitals.

The photo shows Diane and Pat with some of the beanies that they donated to the Toowoomba Maternity Hospital. The hospital was thrilled with the donation and each one of them will help a newborn child.

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Eastern Star Support for BASE Services Inc. BASE stands for Build-up, Accept, Support and Encourage. Toowoomba Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, has supported Base Services with both monetary and goods donations for many years. BASE Services Inc. is a Toowoomba-based, not for profit, community development organisation, that works with individuals and families in need in the Toowoomba community including men and women of all ages, from diverse cultural backgrounds who are homeless or at high risk of homelessness, ex-service people, people with health issues, people with addictions, people with behavioural issues or trauma as a result of abuse, family violence, separation, grief or loss. Photo shows Worthy Matron, Sister Joan Currie, and Secretary, Sister Clare Parry, with donations of toiletries and handbags for the “Bag of Toiletries” Project for homeless women supported by Base Services.

Centennial Celebration Plans for Golden Wattle Chapter No 4 Golden Wattle Chapter No 4 is the oldest surviving Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Australia and meets in the supper room of the Ipswich Masonic Centre. The Centennial Celebration will be held on Saturday 26 March 2022 and invitations and registration forms will be sent out in January 2022.

The Committee tasked with raising funds to host the Nineteenth Biennial Session of the United Grand Chapter of Australia in Queensland in June 2024 held a successful Melbourne Cup Luncheon on Tuesday 2 November 2021. There were prizes for the best fascinator (that’s the fancy headwear worn by the ladies!) and for the best-dressed gentleman as well as sweeps and raffles. The event, and the lunch catered by the Committee, was enjoyed by all who attended. The photo of the luncheon servers: Sister Yvonne Bassett, Mr Dennis Hartman, Sister Barbara Hartman and Sister Gillian Powys.

Memorable Installation Event Hervey Bay Chapter No 182 welcomed Sister Megan King and Brother Peter King into their Offices of Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron on 25 September 2021. Neither has held the office before and they had only been married for three months before the Installation.

Our head of the Order in Australia, the Most Worthy Grand Matron Sister Blanche Watt travelled from Adelaide to be present for the special event.

Articles submitted by Sister Barbara Hartman PWGM, Grand Secretary Grand Chapter of Queensland, Order of the Eastern Star.

Order of The Rainbow for Girls

The Wonderful World of Rainbow Special Session

Grand Worthy Advisors.

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In 1982, the name was changed to International Order of The Rainbow for Girls as many other countries had established assemblies.

he Order of The Rainbow for Girls was founded in Australia on 26 April 1930 by Mrs Frances Livermore assisted by Croydon Park Eastern Star Chapter. The first Assembly was called Sydney Assembly 1. Within two years the Assembly was divided into two with one Assembly being established at Granville and named Cumberland Assembly 2 and the other established at Hurstville and named Illawarra-St George Assembly 3.

Cumberland Assembly is still open; however, Illawarra St George is in recess.

Over the years 75 Assemblies have been operating in many communities throughout New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and for a short time in Western

Australia. It has been a place of development for many girls guiding them though their teen years.

Mrs Livermore was the first Supreme Inspector of Australia, followed

by Mrs McBroome and then Mrs Simpson who held the position from 1939 until 1966. She passed away at a Grand Cross Ceremony. At this time Mrs Edna Richards was appointed Supreme Deputy for NSW, Victoria, & SA and Mrs Molly (Woodhead) Murphy was appointed Supreme Deputy of Queensland.

Over the years a variety of activities have taken place: Concerts, Sports & Swimming Carnivals, Princess Competitions and a vast array of fundraising. Many charities have benefited from the Service Projects chosen by the Worthy Advisors and

On 16 May 2020 there will be a Special Session to commemorate the 90th Anniversary of Rainbow in Australia. It will be held in the Grand Lodge, 254 North Terrace, Adelaide and we are looking for past members and advisors to join us or send photos and stories so they can be included in the nine decades of our history.

Please contact co-ordinator Mrs Kimberly (Rodeghiero) Sommers: rainbowgirlsaus90@gmail.com

Not the usual father & son Initiation

By Wor Bro Len Undy

While it is not unusual for a father to bring his son into the Craft, it is a rare occurrence for a son to assist his father. This happened at Beaudesert Lodge at their January meeting. Bro Jacob O’Brien (Southport Lodge) assisted Bro Ed Orszulak (SW & Master Elect) to invest his father, Bro Justin O’Brien with the Badge of an Entered Apprentice. Bro Justin a.k.a. “Yorkie” originally hailed from Bradford, Yorkshire, England and emigrated with his family to Queensland some 17 years ago. “Yorkie” is a stonemason/bricklayer by trade and is always quick with an amusing quip. From the very beginning, as a candidate, Bro Justin has been highly involved with the Lodge supporting its charity events and offering his aid whenever he has been called upon.

Bro Justin is pictured with son Jacob (inset) on his right and Wor Bro Booker (Master) on left surround by Beaudesert members and visiting Brethren from Tamborine and Rathdowney Lodges.

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Job’s Daughters Queensland

Helping those in need We are all aware of the impact of the recent devastating bush fires and in the face of such a traumatic experience, day-to-day things such as getting ready to go back to school becomes difficult or even impossible. With that in mind, members of Job’s Daughters Queensland joined the Miss Queensland Charity Job’s Daughter Aerin to pack stationery sets for young people affected by the bush fire crisis.

With a variety of school essentials donated

by Job’s Daughter families, members were able to pack over 120 pencil cases ready to be distributed by the charity Got a Pen? (http:// gotapen.com.au/) The members appreciated the opportunity to do something that made a tangible difference to the lives of young people in such a difficult circumstance.

Obstcle Course and Mus Run

Summer Camp 2020 Queensland Job’s Daughters kicked off the year with our annual camp. In a change to the norm, we went for a summer camp at the beach, staying two nights at Apex Camps Twin Waters. The girls had a jam-packed program, including a mud run obstacle course, night-time orienteering, low ropes, stand up paddle boarding, swims at the beach and team building games and activities. Over 30 members and adults dove into the experience headfirst and, from all reports, loved every minute—challenging boundaries, sharing new experiences and forming closer bonds of friendship.

New beginnings The masonic family continues to grow as Freemasons introduce their girls to Job’s Daughters. In recent months, Bethel 24 has initiated 3 new members who are daughters of local brethren. We are also working with the Toowoomba Masonic family in the hope of restarting a Bethel in the west.

Miss Charity Aerin

Bethel 23 Packed over 120 Pencil Cases

Job’s Daughters is proud of our Masonic heritage, so if you would like to help grow the Masonic family by introducing a young woman to Job’s Daughters please contact us at info@jdiqld.org.

Anthea with her Masonic Family and Dad Ben from Tynwald Lodge

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Katy and Brian Munns from Tibrogargan

Amelia with her parents and grandparents. Dad Brett and Granddad Bob Jenkinson member of Mount Pleasant Lodge and Ompa Garry Wilson member of Kaye Lodge

Job’s Daughters Queensland

Miss International Job’s Daughter 2021-2022 I am very excited to share with the Queensland Masonic Fraternity that I have been crowned as the Miss International Job’s Daughter 2021-2022.

I am very proud to be not only representing Queensland Job’s Daughters but Queensland Freemasons. Job’s Daughters proudly states “And in all the land were no women found so fair as the Daughters of Job; and their Father gave them inheritance among their brethren.” Job 42:15.

My grandfather is a Past Worshipful Master and many of you have been a part of shaping me into the Job’s Daughter I am today.

To be the 50th Miss International crowned is an enormous honour. A

Miss International Job’s Daughter is an international ambassador for not only Job’s Daughters but all Masonic families. During the year I will have the opportunity to travel overseas to meet, lead, mentor and inspire young girls to be the best leaders and people in this world that they can be.

I will have the honour of meeting Grand Masters from the USA, Canada, Philippines and Brazil and have the privilege of representing our Australian Masonic Family proudly.

This position requires me to travel for one year and accommodate myself in the USA. I am asking for your support and assistance for funding what you can to help with my expenses for the year so that I can complete my duties to the best of my ability.

Bethany Halpin - Miss International Job’s Daughter 21-22

“I am very proud to be not only representing Queensland Job’s Daughters but Queensland Freemasons.”

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Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland

Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland

In These Red Pages

considered holy mountains.

This issue of the Red Pages contains articles sourced by V Ex Comp Duncan McGregor. Duncan firstly provides an article on the search for the true resting place of Noah’s Ark. Following are extracts from a paper entitled ‘Masonic Astronomy and the Royal Arch of the Heavens’ written by Companion David Cook (UGLQ’s Grand Librarian). David presented the full paper in 2012 as the Ken Wells Memorial Address at Barron Barnett Lodge No 146.

Comparing the geography of the four holy mountains, Alvand best fits the description in Genesis 11:2 of people moving “from the east” into Shinar and Sumerian literature describing the location of Aratta.

Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland Tomb of Shem

Near the top of Alvand mountain, there is a local legend that the tomb of Shem is located just below the summit.

This would be consistent with the Book of Jubilees that states Noah and Shem stayed on or near the mountain after the Flood. Jubilees also mentions that Noah was buried on the mountain the Ark landed.

The First 100 Years 1922 – 2022

The following pictures show what is left of the claimed tomb of Shem. In addition to the stone walls, there are traces of(SGRACQ) reddish-colour mudinto bricks that are said have The Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland came existence on to 30th been used for the top portion in the past.

Kuh-e Alvand is Persian Mount Alvand.

Located the January 1922 when for twenty-eight Royal ArchinChapters in Queensland holding under the Supreme Zagros mountains near the city of Hamadan in northwestern Grand Royal Arch Chapters of Scotland and England consented to unite into the one body.

Iran at map coordinates 34.664167, 48.486667, the elevation of Alvand is 3,580 meters or 11,750 feet, making it oneoyal of the mountains in this ancient region.

Archtallest Chapters had existed case. The first GZ, M Ex Comp R N their Chapter number increased by in Queensland since 1864 with F Quinn, held the office for twentyas much as twelve.

The purpose of this article is to provide reasons why Alvand the formation of a Chapter eight years from 1922 to 1950. should be considered the modern name and location for attached to St Patrick’s Lodge No 279 The first Chapter to be consecrated ancient Ararat and Aratta—the probable landing site of Irish Constitution under dispensation M Ex Comp Quinn is commemorated that formed part of the original Noah’s Ark. from the Grand Royal Arch Chapter in the neck jewels worn by the SGRACQ is Prince of Wales No 1, in of Victoria, but this Chapter became current Second and Third Grand 1865, celebrating its sesquicentennial dormant around 1870.

Principals, and in one of the sets of in 2015 and which continues today, sceptres used by the Grand Teams. proudly bearing its historic No 1 and SGRACQ expanded rapidly during M Ex Comp Alfred Thornton Pollard the title of SGRACQ’s oldest Chapter. the 1920’s with eighty Chapters in is commemorated by the Thornton existence by the end of 1929 and, Pollard Bursary which annually Royal Arch Freemasonry spread although dominant, it was not the provides grants to students entering throughout Queensland including to only Grand body in the state with tertiary studies who are children or Papua New Guinea, with the highest Photo by A. Mahdi Ahadian 2015 thirteen Chapters having been grandchildren of SGRACQ financial Chapter number being 152. Declining consecrated by the Supreme Grand members. numbers in Freemasonry in general Shem’s grave is located approximately 20 meters (65 feet) Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of has resulted in the closure and below the summit rock formation. The tomb dimensions Queensland, holding under the As by it embarks upon second one amalgamation of Chapters withmeters around(18 feet) are 5.5 2.5 meters (8 its feet).

It appears Grand Chapter of NSW. hundred years, the the Supreme Grand of forty-five SGRACQ Chapters there still was a wall made of stones with roof made Royal Some Arch Chapter of of Queensland meeting at the time of mud writing. rise clay in bricks. or Ared climbers Alvand say These two Grand Chapters signed is embracing the challenges of the by the average age of Chapter members the roof was destroyed sometime around the 1980’s Credit: Google Maps Articles of Union on 29th January twenty-first century including the It is has seen the increasingtreasure popularity of hunters, and the stone wall is now shorter.

1930, commemorated by the date appropriate use of technology, daylight Chapters removing the need Early in the research process, “holy mountains” in Turkey and common to see a candle lit near Shem’s grave, especially on the coat of arms on the front social media, the internet, and for Companions to travel at night.

Iran were used in searches to filter possible locations. The during the summer religious ceremonies in August. cover of this booklet which refers to societal changes. A move to thinking here is that something as important and significant “Est. 1930”. SGRACQ Chapters were videoconferencing for most committee SGRACQ has been fortunate to have as where Noah’s Ark landed and human civilization started The picture which follows shows the distance from the renumbered to incorporate the newly and the Royal Arch many distinguished Freemasons as its gravemeetings edge of Shem’s to summit.

The Book ofStudy Jubilees (again) would permeate throughout history. Almost every Circle has enabled active participation amalgamated Chapters into a single Most Excellent First Grand Principal 10:15 “And Noah slept with his fathers, and was buried ancient culture maintains a flood legend. In Turkey, both by land Companions from In all 7:16 corners of the numbering scheme based on their (GZ) and, while it is now the accepted on Mount Lubar in the of Ararat.” it states Ararat and Cudi are considered holy mountains. Generally, state, promoting greater inclusivity norm that a GZ serves“And in theShem office for consecration date, causing some dwelt with his father Noah, and built a city Bible-believing Christians hold Mount Ararat in Turkey as of location. three years, this was not always thefather on regardless existing SGRACQ Chapters to have close to his the mountain”.

A legend of Shem’s the traditional landing site of Noah’s Ark, while Muslims adhering to the Koran believe that Mount Cudi (pronounced grave on the mountain where the Ark landed is just what Judi in Turkish) in southern Turkey is the location where one would expect from reading the Book of Jubilees.

Noah’s Ark landed. In Iran, both Damavand and Alvand are Noah was likely buried in this same tomb or nearby. The legend of Shem’s tomb near the summit of Alvand gives

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Grand Conclave of the Order of the Secret Monitor for Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea

Grand Conclave of the Order of the Secret Monitor for Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea

In These PurPle Pages Welcome to the twelfth issue of The Purple Pages, an information resource of the Order of the Secret Monitor in the jurisdiction of Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea.

This issue provides a short history of Friendship Conclave as it celebrates 90 years. Also featured is Right Worthy Bro Peter Keller and further information on the Scarlet Cord.

What is the Order of the Secret Monitor?

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Friendship Conclave was consecrated at Ipswich on 28 June 1926 and is the oldest continually functioning Conclave in the rIghT WorThy Bro PeTer Keller Southern Hemisphere. It was originally numbered 56 English Peter was inducted into VW Martin Conclave on 29 May Constitution. It is not the technically the oldest Conclave 2004 and gradually rose to be Worthy Supreme Ruler as Southern Cross Conclave No. 27 had World been (America) established in or about by 2008. He then was invited to join Grand he Order of the Secret Monitor, on 191658 January in Geelong Victoriaof in the and early 1880s. Dutch It however or Brotherhood David settlers.went It was then taken to Conclave becoming Assistant Grand Recorder and then into Jonathan, dormancyis for 25 years and was only England revived in when probably the most 1875the and the first Grand Grand Visitor. After having served this office he was Grand Recorder: Foundation Worthy Supreme Conclave caring of all the Masonic Orders.Ruler of Friendship Conclave for the Orderappointed was held inGrand Guide onWorthy 17 May 2014.Wayne He is very active Very Brother Smith: Bro James Simon Laurenson asked the Grand in Monitor Masonry joining Nanango Conclave and Beth LondonRecorder on 15 Julyin1887. osmnorthernaustralia@gmail.com In Craft Masonry we are thefrom Geelong to Ipswich.

London to transfer thetaught Warrant Shalom Conclave (Darwin).

Photo: Breast Jewel of the Order Masonic virtues of “Brotherly Love”, There are three degrees inisthea tireless worker of the Secret Monitor Friendship Conclave’s original Warrant named Bro James He for Freemasonry, especially “Relief” and “Truth”. The Order of the order.

In the First Degree you are Laurenson (a New Zealander), Frederick George Marriott, enjoying the Order of the Secret Monitor, working with Secret Monitor places the greatest introduced to the storyand of David Henry Charles Frost and others to be the petitioners. encouraging members of VW Martin to further the emphasis on these fundamental and Jonathan in the Ceremony of he joined they only had 12 members and can Order. When Masonic virtues and the teaching of The Conclave had its number changed afterInduction.

England In decided the Second orboast Princesa membership of 52. He is now progressing now these virtues is the dominant part of to divide Australia into North and South,Degree, the Queensland the story of David and through the ranks of the Scarlet Cord becoming the first our ceremonial and ritual. border being the dividing line, stretchingJonathan across Australia. continues and is acted out as Consistory in Maryborough.

President of the When the District of Northern Australia was inaugurated on Book of Samuel in described in the 1st Through our ritual and ceremonial, we he is active in fund raising in Hervey Bay, participating 3are December Bro application James Laurenson was as theTheAlso theinstalled Old Testament. third degree taught the1938 practical of in a sausage sizzlers club raising funds for deserving first District Grand Supreme Ruler for Northern Australia. is the Ceremony of Installation of these virtues through the principles local charities.

Ruler and of self-sacrifice, mutual trust, watchful Since that time Friendship Conclave No 1Supreme has continued tois normally carried On 1 July 2011 he was honoured with the rank of District Brotherly care, of warning out once a yearvery at the Installation attract new members andinistime in aofstrong position today, Commander of the 33rd degree of the Ancient and danger, solace in time of sorrow, and of each Conclave. proud of its heritage and based in Ipswich,meeting Queensland.

Accepted Rite for Australia. He has also served the Royal impartial, friendly advice in every Congratulations to all at Friendship Conclave No 1. circumstance in life. attaining the rank of Past Third Grand Principal.

Regalia is quite simple.Arch A jewel suspended from a different coloured The Order of the Secret Monitor ribbon for each of the first two or the Brotherhood of David and degrees. Conclave Officers wear a Jonathan is in its way older than sash, with differing colours according Freemasonry itself. Its principles and a furTher uPdaTe on The sCarleT Cord to the ceremony being worked. its watchwords are founded upon Three Companions ofby the Order from Queensland journeyed the great example set two worthy To be eligible to join the Order of Hebrew Princes, David to Geelong recently toand do Jonathan, the 4th Grade and are now known the Secret Monitor you need to be a around 1000BC in as the recorded the as Councillors ScarletinCord.

Master Mason of 12 months standing.

Book of Samuel in the Old Testament The was very impressive requiring 24 existing of theceremony Bible.

Councillors to carry it out. The 4th Grade jewel pictured.

If you is would like to find out more about this beautiful order, please History tells us that the Order of Returning to Queensland we have had 1st and 2nd Grade the Grand Recorder at the David and Jonathan originatedon in 29 Octobercontact ceremonies in Maryborough and at Seventeen email address below.

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The Order continues to enjoy strong interest and growth.

Enquiries: Grand Recorder | Rt Worthy Brother Bill Benham | thebenhams@stoben.net.au

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Further to the March article on the History of the Order, this time we look at some more specific detail on the workings of the Order. The Grand Conclave of the Order of the Secret Monitor for Northern Australia and Papua New Guinea was inaugurated on 31 May 1969. It currently consists of 11 Conclaves which meet in Ipswich, Stones Corner (2), Sinnamon Park, Maroochydore, Maryborough, Kingaroy, Townsville, Tully, Cairns and Darwin.

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ach Conclave is headed by a Supreme Ruler who represents David. The Immediate Past Ruler represents Jonathan. The other principal officers are the Counsellor and the Guide. There are the usual offices of Treasurer, Recorder and Director of Ceremonies.

Next are four officers who are of key importance in promoting the fundamental principles of the Order – the Visiting Deacons.

They are each assigned a portion of the membership and are responsible for communicating with their “charges” between meetings of the Conclave to ensure that all is well with them.

At each meeting of the Conclave, a roll-call of members is held, the Visiting Deacons report on their contact with those absent, the reason for their absence, and if they are in need of help in any way.

The Order consists of three degrees:

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nduction as a Secret Monitor is the First Degree where we have reference to David (father of Solomon) and Jonathan (son of Saul the first King of Israel). David was a great warrior and a servant of the King. Saul however, soon became jealous of David’s brilliance and plotted to kill him and the First Degree graphically describes how Jonathan warned David (in a non-obvious manner, hence “Secret Monitor”), not to return to King Saul’s household. It is taken from the first book of Samuel. The lesson in the Degree is the importance of friendship and fidelity.

In the Second Degree (Princes Degree), through his friendship with Jonathan, David was informed of the plot to kill him and fled to the hills for safety. In order to keep David informed of developments within the King’s court, Jonathan devised a special system of communication which the Degree embraces and develops.

Saul was informed of the association between David and his son and blamed those around him for encouraging it. Saul embarked on a major search for David, slaughtering many whom he believed to be involved in his concealment but David triumphed and eventually became the second King of Israel.

This Degree tells how David admitted into his band one who had escaped from a massacre carried out at the order of Saul.

This is also taken from the first book of Samuel, and again stresses the importance of friendship and fidelity.

The third Degree is the Installation Ceremony of Supreme Ruler who is the Presiding Officer of the Conclave. It

is unique, in that in addition to the actual Installation Ceremony that is usually carried out by the Supreme Ruler’s predecessor, there is the Ceremony of Commissioning, The Ceremony of Commissioning must be carried out by a Past or present Grand Officer, usually the most senior present, which confers status throughout the entire Order, and a Certificate is issued by Grand Conclave to that effect.

These ceremonies are very moving and it is upon the principles exemplified therein that the system of communicating friendship and caring among the members of the Order is promoted in a practical way.

What Does the Order teach?

The rituals of this order are based on the display of friendship and consideration between David and Jonathon, son of Saul.

You may learn how in a Masonic fashion you can expand and learn to consider the ramifications of your actions towards your acquaintances.

One of the most important facets of our Order is the system of enquiry by designated officers of a Conclave as to the welfare of the members of the Conclave, between Conclave meetings. All Secret Monitors are charged with the responsibility of advising the Conclave as to the health or otherwise of members.

Enquiries: Grand Recorder: Very Worthy Brother Wayne Smith: osmnorthernaustralia@gmail.com

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Quick News

Grand Officers Association Queensland Inc. This year the Grand Officers Association Qld Inc (GOA) will be supporting ManUp-For Prostate Cancer in the way of financial assistance and promotion of presentations.

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he GOA seek support from Lodges throughout Queensland in the way of donations and organising a presentation in your local community. These presentations are not only for Freemasons but for the community at large, including but not limited to other groups such as, Rotary, Probus, Men Sheds, and local businesses to mention a few.

1 in 5 Queensland men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Queensland has the second highest incidence of prostate cancer in the world. Prostate cancer claimed more than 3,500 lives in Australia last year. More men die from prostate cancer than women die from breast cancer. In the early curable stages of prostate cancer there are usually no symptoms.

ManUp is a registered not for profit organisation and conducts an awareness and educational campaign throughout the regional and rural areas of Queensland. They are committed to reaching men in these areas as men in the bush have a 32% higher prostate cancer mortality rate than men in capital cities.

The goal of the ManUp Prostate Cancer Education Program is to raise the publics “brand awareness” for prostate cancer, its detection, its treatment and the need for a program that offers support to men already living with the disease. The information sessions are free and follow the format of a PowerPoint presentation followed by a question time, the sessions take approximately 20 minutes. We distribute an information brochure and support material at all sessions held.

ManUp Prostate Cancer Educational Program has had a positive effect on reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Queensland men and their families. Over the past five years more than sixty men have been diagnosed with prostate cancer as a result of taking action and having a PSA test following our information sessions.

In the majority of cases these men

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have been diagnosed with early stage prostate cancer and have achieved great outcomes following successful treatment. Sadly, two men were diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer with one man losing his battle with the disease at the age of 52 years in 2018. The GOA is seeking all Freemasons assistance in this worthwhile endeavour.

Find out More For donation from individuals or Lodges please contact one of the below persons.

For further information please contact: Jill Costello, Co-Founder/Director 0423 849 129 jill.costello@manupaustralia.org.au RW Bro Mervyn Gray 0414 510 316

Health

The Prostate

By VW Bro Dr Bill Boyd AGDD

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he prostate is a small organ about the size of a walnut. It lies below the male bladder and surrounds the urethra.

The prostate makes a fluid that helps to nourish sperm as part of the semen. Prostate problems are common in men 50 and older.

Women don’t have a prostate gland but they do have some prostatic tissue in Skene’s Glands and rarely develop prostate cancer.

The prostate gland is subject largely to three conditions in life. Firstly the gland can become inflamed in a condition known as prostatitis. This can be caused by bacteria and can result in difficulty urinating; blood in the urine; pain in the groin, pelvic area or genitals.

Sometimes there is a fever. It is treated with antibiotics and can be difficult to clear.

The condition is not cancerous.

A common condition known as benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH, non-cancerous), also called prostate enlargement, is an increase in size of the prostate gland.

Symptoms may include frequent urination, trouble starting to urinate, weak stream, inability

“It is said that if a man lives long enough he will almost certainly develop cancer of the prostate.

This disease is very common.”

to urinate, or loss of bladder control. It is diagnosed by your GP who will do a digital rectal examination and a blood test called the PSA (see below).

If you can’t empty your bladder in 20 seconds, see your GP. BPH gradually narrows the canal through the prostate so sufferers can’t pee properly. Urologists often do an operation called a transurethral resection of prostate, TURP (or re-bore) to

let the bladder empty properly.

It is said that if a man lives long enough he will almost certainly develop cancer of the prostate. This disease is very common.

Importantly, however, it is not one disease and while there are some cancers that indeed advance rapidly, there are many which do not. As a result, many men in the fullness of time will die with prostate cancer rather than

from it. There is a blood test called the PSA which is of some help in picking up prostate cancers but it is vital to recognise that it certainly is not a perfect test. It may not tell you if you have an aggressive tumour or a lesser one. We all know of young men who have been taken by prostate cancer yet others who have lived with it for decades. It seems that the older one is when the diagnosis is made

then, generally, the less serious it is likely to be. For those men who are told they have prostatic cancer there is of course a worrying time of sometimes invasive tests and conflicting advice as to the best management.

Concerns revolve around sexual function and bladder control.

Treatments include medication, radiation and surgery. If my car is broken I go to a car repair specialist and generally I trust their judgement and skills.

My life may depend on their professionalism.

If you are told you have prostate cancer go to a Urologist.

In Australia trust their judgement and skills but note that everything we do, including surgery, can be a risk.

Do you have a topic you’d like Dr Bill to cover? Please email suggestions to magazine@uglq.org.au

This article is general in nature and should not be relied upon by any person who is suffering an illness. Any reader who has concerns about their health should consult their General Practitioner and Dr Boyd is unable to enter into correspondence on the individual circumstances of any reader.

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