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SHAPING TOMORROWS’ LEADERS

W E L C O M ELadies, Gentlemen and Brethren,

On behalf of the Grand Master, MWBro. Keith Murray and Freemasons Victoria, welcome to this historic Grand Installation, being conducted at our Freemasons Melbourne Masonic Centre.

As you are aware, the Board of General Purposes has previously embargoed the Masonic use of all its facilities until the 31st July 2020, in response to government regulations and advices, occasioned by the current Covid-19 pandemic.

However, the Board has determined that the ceremonies being conducted today are necessary, to fulfil a number of administrative and constitutional requirements, including the governance of the Board, its several corporate entities and the Freemasons Foundation.

In its specific, one off approval of today’s meeting of Grand Lodge, the Board has developed a detailed set of procedures for the conduct of the meeting, a summary of which is included below. The detailed protocol, which is available to view on the Freemasons Victoria website, has been reviewed by officers of the Department of Health and Human Services and they have confirmed its appropriateness.

The conduct of today’s proceedings will greatly inform the Board of our ability to meet the timetable for the re-opening of Masonic Centres and Lodge meetings across the State and lessons learned from today will be incorporated in the detailed procedures, which will be issued to Lodges in the near future.

The No.1 Lodge room, which is the venue of our meeting, has been set up to ensure proper social distancing rules are observed. As such, seating arrangements have been modified and no more than 20 participants will be on any level of the building at any time. With only 20 participants, it has been necessary to change the format of the ceremony. For example, there will be no ceremonial entries or retirements, nor will it be possible to invest the entire incoming ceremonial team, only the President of the Board of General Purposes, which is a Constitutional requirement. The ceremonial team will be formally invested at a future date, when government regulations permit.

Both the Grand Master and the Grand Master Elect have agreed to this changed format, and acknowledge that it is appropriate in the current circumstances, having proper regard to our Constitution, and our established customs and usages.

This ceremony is a ground breaking response to the current challenges presented to us, which does not abandon our important traditions, history and culture. It is a true testament to the ability of Freemasons Victoria to adapt, and being live streamed, we’re proud that all of you can be part of this historic occasion.

COVID 19 SAFETY PROCEDUREThe following, summarises the processes undertaken to ensure the safety of all who are attending the 2020 Grand Installation, held at Freemasons Melbourne.

A copy of the full Covid-19 safety procedure, which is posted on the Freemasons Victoria website, either meets or exceeds the current government requirements.

The following is a summary of the full Covid-19 safety procedure.

PROCEDURE1. The Lodge rooms, surrounding areas and lifts will undergo a thorough clean on

Friday 26th June 2020, and again on the morning of Saturday 27th June. A final thorough clean, of the entire premises, will be undertaken post 27th June 2020.

2. Social Distancing will be adhered to during the preparation for and the conduct of both Masonic ceremonies. This is to ensure the safety of all participants. A distance of TWO metres will be adhered to at all times. This distance will also be observed by attendees on arrival at the Centre and at all time while present in the Masonic Centre. Social distancing markers will be placed on all relevant floor areas.

3. Ceremonial participants have been asked to arrive at Freemasons Melbourne, dressed for the ceremonies, as far as possible. Separate Robing facilities are available, but social distancing needs to be adhered to in these areas, noting the “one person to every four square metres” rule.

4. Lifts will not operate between the car park and level one. Only those robing on Level 2 will be able to use the lifts after registration between ground and level 2. Those brethren robing on level 2, there is a maximum of ONE person in the lift at any time. Signs will be erected to further warn attendees. All brethren or visitors to the premises using the car park will be required to walk round the front door on the Ground Level.

5. An administrative staff member will welcome everyone at an attendance desk, inside the entrance. Names will be crossed off a preprinted sheet of attendees, which will include address and contact numbers. The staff member will also note arrival and departure times. Only authorised staff will handle the attendance list and pen.

6. The staff member will also take and record the temperature of all attendees.

7. On arrival, all participants in the ceremony will be provided with a new set of gloves, which after use are to be returned to the basket provided, for laundering or disposal.

8. Hand sanitizers will be available at the attendance desk as well as throughout the building.

9. Bench seats in Lodge Room No.1 will be removed and replaced by single seats. Names will be placed on the seats for ease of identification. These are NOT to be moved.

10. All personal microphones will be wiped down prior to fitting. Technical personnel will wear a mask and will have sanitized hands prior to fitting microphones.

11. Anyone presenting with the following conditions, will not be admitted:

a. Knowingly having been in contact with someone who has or has had Corona Virus;

b. Having travelled overseas in the last month by any means;

c. Having or having had flu-type symptoms prior to 27th June 2020; and

d. Not having been socially distancing or adhering to the government restrictions i.e. present at the recent public protest.

12. Anyone feeling unwell prior to or during the ceremony must move from the Lodge room or holding rooms, and immediately inform staff, who will arrange for them to exit the building and return home to self-isolate. Necessary Medical Authorities will then be contacted.

I N S T A L L A T I O Nof

RWBro. Richard Lewis ElkingtonDeputy Grand Master

as Grand Master

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RWBro. Anthony John BuccaPast Senior Grand Warden

as Deputy Grand Master

GRAND MASTERMOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHERRICHARD LEWIS ELKINGTON

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Installing Grand MasterMWBro. Donald Gordon Reynolds,

Past Grand MasterVWBro. Ian Goddard, Grand Director of Ceremonies

RWBro. Roger Manderson, Grand Organist

RWBro. Garry Runge, Grand Secretary

CALL ON

Installing Grand Master

Welcome to

All the past Grand Masters of Freemasons Victoria, viewing on-line.

MWBro. Peter Julier, Grand Master, United Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons

ME Companion Peter Gurr, First Grand Principal, Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Victoria

Australasian Grand Masters viewing on-line

Order of Procedure

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Entry of the Grand Master-Elect RWBro. Richard Lewis Elkington

Presentation of the Grand Master-Electby the Grand Director of Ceremonies

Grand Master-Elect addressed

Prayer by the Grand Chaplain

Obligation

The Grand Master is Addressed, Invested and Installed

Fanfare

Proclamation of the Grand Master

GRAND HONOURS

The Grand Master will announceRWBro. Anthony John Bucca, PSGW

has been electedDeputy Grand Master

Obligation

The Deputy Grand Master is Addressed, Invested and Installed

ByMWBro. Richard Lewis Elkington, Grand Master

Fanfare

Proclamation of the Deputy Grand Master

GRAND HONOURS

Investiture of Senior and Junior Grand Wardens

RWBro. John Marcellus Rodrigo PSGW as Senior Grand Warden

WBro. John Andrew McTaggart, PAGDC as Junior Grand Warden

ByMWBro. Richard Lewis Elkington, Grand Master

Fanfare

Proclamation of the Grand Wardens

GRAND HONOURS

Investiture of the President of the Board of General Purposes

VWBro. Myles Graham King, OAM, PGDCby

MWBro. Richard Lewis Elkington Grand Master

Fanfare

Proclamation of the President the Board of General Purposes

GRAND HONOURS

Grand Master introduces the Officers for the 2020 year.

Address by the MW Grand Master

Grand Lodge Closed

GRAND LODGE OFFICERS 2020Grand Master: MWBro. Richard Elkington

Deputy Grand Master: RWBro. Anthony BuccaSenior Grand Warden RWBro. John RodrigoJunior Grand Warden RWBro. John McTaggartPresident of the Board of General Purposes RWBro. Myles Graham King, OAMGrand Secretary RWBro. Garry Runge, OAM, JPGrand Chaplain VWBro. Felix PintadoGrand Chaplain VWBro. Rev. Gordon McKenzieGrand Treasurer VWBro. Craig HeadGrand Registrar VWBro. Ian Upjohn, CSC, QCGrand Almoner RWBro. Barry Minster, OAM, OSGrand Superintendent of Membership VWBro. Paul BrennandGrand Superintendent of Works VWBro. Dr. Matteo DonatoGrand Inspector of Workings VWBro. Ian CrossGrand Superintendent of Education VWBro. Ian BuckinghamDeputy Grand Superintendent of Works WBro. Stephan SimpsonDeputy Grand Inspector of Workings WBro. Jim KarabatsosDeputy Grand Superintendent of Education WBro. Brendan KyneGrand Director of Ceremonies VWBro. Frank LombardoGrand Director Music VWBro. Jim TaylorGrand Organist RWBro. Roger MandersonGrand Herald WBro. Mark LawDeputy Grand Director of Ceremonies WBro. Tony Del NevoAssistant Grand Director of Ceremonies WBro. David EllwoodGrand Pursuivant WBro. Alan TyndallSenior Grand Deacon WBro. David GameSenior Grand Deacon WBro. Geoffrey FraserSenior Grand Deacon WBro. Alex MichaelidisJunior Grand Deacon WBro. Robert CallantJunior Grand Deacon WBro. Carl DonadioJunior Grand Deacon WBro. Mark VincentGrand Sword Bearer WBro. Gary LiewGrand Sword Bearer WBro. Russell SincockGrand Sword Bearer WBro. Ian ThompsonGrand Standard Bearer WBro. Phillip BarravecchioGrand Standard Bearer WBro. Eric JonesGrand Standard Bearer WBro. Graeme OldfieldAssistant Grand Pursuivant WBro. David BiltonAssistant Grand Pursuivant WBro. Adam DymowskiAssistant Grand Pursuivant WBro. Neil Hart-SmithGrand Steward WBro. Archimedes Alveraz Grand Steward WBro. Jean-Georges ChbibGrand Steward WBro. Ken DashwoodGrand Steward WBro. Philip DavenportGrand Steward WBro. Peter HoldenGrand Steward WBro. Ari IndraGrand Steward WBro. Mark LavaleGrand Steward WBro. Tim RedpathGrand Steward WBro. Jerry SpiliotisGrand Steward WBro. Peter WaldhauserGrand Steward WBro. John WebsterGrand Steward WBro. Neville WhartonGrand Steward WBro. Alf WoodsGrand Tyler WBro. Stretch Jarvis

Board of General PurposesPresident: RWBro. Myles King, OAM

MWBro. Richard Elkington, GM RWBro. Tony Bucca, DGM

RWBro. David Blake, PSGWVWBro. Craig Head, GTreas

VWBro. Ian Upjohn, CSC, QC, Grand RegistrarVWBro. Dr Matteo Donato, GSuptWks

VWBro. Peter Clark, PGDCVWBro. Harry Pitaro, PGDC

VWBro. Chrys Kypreos, PGDCWBro. John Blyth, PSGD

WBro. Bill Lodge, PGStdB, Vice PresidentWBro. Graeme Wallace, OAM PGStdB

Freemasons Foundation Victoria Ltd.

Acting Chairman: Bro. Philip Mayers, MMRWBro. John Patterson, PDGM

RWBro. David Gibbs, PSGWRWBro. Garry James, PSGW

WBro. Rod Lavin, PGStdBExecutive Officer: Bro. Neil Cripps, MM

Royal Freemasons Ltd.

Trustees: RWBro. Kenneth Cribbes, PDGM

RWBro. Bill Hayes, PDGMWBro. Andrew Crozier-Durham PGStdB

Board of Directors:Chairman: VWBro. Ian Wollermann, PGIWkgs

Vice Chairman: WBro. Craig Head, Grand Treasurer Prof. Tracey BucknallMrs. Rosemary Evans

Mr. Danny MillmanRWBro. John Molnar, OAM PDGM

WBro. Peter Budd, PGStdBBro. Jack Feldman, MM

Chief Executive: Chris Tanti

MESSAGES OF CONGRATULATIONS

SUPREME GRAND CHAPTER OF ROYAL ARCH MASONS OF VICTORIA

UNITED GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS OF VICTORIA

MEmComp Peter Gurr, GZ

MWBro. Peter Julier, GM

Most Worshipful Brother Richard Elkington, on behalf of the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Victoria, and all of your Companions of the Holy Royal Arch, I offer sincere congratulations on your Installation as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria. I extend the same warm congratulations to your Deputy, RWBro. Tony Bucca. The Craft and Holy Royal Arch in Victoria are bound by the closest possible ties, having originally been inaugurated only one day apart, and we look forward to this continuing under your leadership. I wish you and all your Grand Officers and the United Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Victoria every good wish for a bright and happy year.

Most Worshipful Brother Richard Elkington, I bring to you the greetings and best wishes of all Mark Master Masons in the State of Victoria on the occasion of your Installation as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Antient, Free and Accepted Masons of Victoria. Our two Grand Lodges have enjoyed the closest fraternal relations for more than a century and we look forward to this happy state continuing under your leadership of the Craft in Victoria. Indeed, we may well call you ‘one of our own’ since you first came into a Mark Team, your first ever Grand Team in 1991. I also offer sincere congratulations to your Deputy Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Tony Bucca and best wishes to your Grand Officers for a successful year in office. I am certain that Freemasonry in Victoria will benefit from your rule.

CONGRATULATIONS

MESSAGES OF CONGRATULATIONS

GRAND MASTER

THE GRAND LODGE OF NEW ZEALANDMWBro. Graham Wrigley

All brethren from The Grand Lodge of New Zealand, join with me in extending our fraternal congratulations to MWBro. Richard Elkington on his Installation as Grand Master of Freemasons Victoria. May your term of office be most enjoyable, and we convey to both you and Kathleen our heartfelt best wishes.

We know that the Freemasons of Victoria will be well served by your leadership. Enjoy the challenges and opportunities as they arise,

We also acknowledge the leadership of MWBro. Keith Murray, who with the wonderful support of Fiona, have contributed well to enhancement and growth of your Grand Lodge. I am sure that you will have many happy memories, new friendships and achievements that will always be with you both.

CONGRATULATIONS

GRAND MASTER

THE UNITED GRAND LODGE OF NEW SOUTH WALES AND AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORYMWBro. Derek Robson

On behalf of the United Grand Lodge of NSW and the ACT, I extend our warmest greetings and best wishes to MW Bro Richard Elkington on your installation as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Victoria, and wish you every success in this very challenging and rewarding office.

Be assured that Gael and I look forward to sharing this magnificent experience with you and Kathleen and, together with the other Grand Masters of Australia and New Zealand, I am sure that we can make an earnest and lasting contribution to the future of Freemasonry across our jurisdictions.

I also recognize the significant contribution made by MW Bro Keith Murray and Fiona. I am sure they will take away many happy memories of a wonderful times, and I wish them well for the future.

GRAND MASTER

ANTIENT FREE & ACCEPTED MASONS OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND THE NORTHERN TERRITORYMWBro. Dr Neil Jensen

Thank you to MWBro. Keith Murray for leading by example and precept! You willingly opened your doors and proffered counsel to our Constitution on administrative matters. Your “one at a time” campaign here in Victoria paid obvious dividends. Your leadership brought many highly talented men together and you achieved much “for the good of Freemasonry”. Norma and I will miss the company of Fiona and you but our masonic friendship will occupy a permanent place in our hearts. I hope the community in general will now take advantage of your positive thinking and leadership skills.

Now, that baton of leadership will be graciously and ceremonially handed to RW, soon to be MWBro. Richard Elkington, another incisive and forward thinking wise man and Brother. These are rapidly changing times with high expectations from our Brethren. Times when the opportunity cost of being a Freemason is also high. I will enjoy working with RWBro. Elkington as we address such challenges. Good luck Richard, to you and Kathleen and we look forward to our continued strong friendship.

May TGAOTU bless you and your entire Constitution.

GRAND MASTER

UNITED GRAND LODGE OF QUEENSLANDMWBro. Paul Holland

Sincere congratulations to MWBro. Richard Elkington on being Installed as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Richard during recent years and we have engaged in a great deal of discussion and knowledge sharing. Richard is very well prepared for this important role.

Richard’s skills as an organisational leader and manager, his deep Masonic knowledge and his rich experiences in a range of Orders will be of great benefit to Freemasonry in Victoria as he follows the wonderful example of MWBro. Keith Murray who has contributed so much to Freemasonry in this jurisdiction during the past two years.

Waveny and I and the Freemasons of Queensland wish you, Richard, great success and happiness in this most important role. We trust you and Kathleen have a wonderful experience on this special weekend and in the years to come.

GRAND MASTER

GRAND MASTER

GRAND LODGE OF TASMANIA

THE GRAND LODGE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA

MWBro. Phillip Oddie

MWBro. Peter Kirwan

On behalf of all Members of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania I congratulate MWBro. Richard Elkington on being installed as Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria. We hope that your term of office will be rewarding and enjoyable.

I am sure your enthusiasm for Freemasonry will ensure that your Grand Lodge continues to prosper.

I also congratulate and wish your Deputy Grand Master and Grand Lodge Officers well for their tenures.

Anne and I look forward to continuing our association and friendship with you and Kathleen over the next two years.

We would also like to sincerely thank MWBro. Keith Murray and Fiona for their friendship and support over the last three years and congratulate them on the manner they have represented the United Grand Lodge of Victoria.

On behalf of Lorraine, myself and everyone associated with the Grand Lodge of Western Australia we would like to thank MWBro. Keith Murray and his lovely wife Fiona for their friendship, support and their work over the past 4 years. We hope they will enjoy the less hectic times ahead.

To the Grand Master elect RWBro. Richard Elkington and Kathleen we all look forward to working with you over the next two years in promoting and developing the principles of Freemasonry across Australia.

Although you start your term in uncertain times I’m sure that you and the brethren of Victoria will stand firm and your experience and love for the craft will ensure that our principles will prevail.

As the new Grand Master, Lorraine and I as well as all the brethren of WA wish MWBro. Richard Elkington all the best for the future and may your God bless you and all the brethren and their families in Victoria in your future endeavours and good health.

2020

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SHAPING TOMORROWS’ LEADERS