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A Message from the new Board President

News from your Grand Superintendent of Workings

Membership and marketing for the future of UGLQ

RW Bro Duncan McGregor, Pres BGP

RW Bro Greg Goding PAGM


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GRAND PROCLAMATION 2011

editor’s noteIn producing the Queensland Freemason magazine our aim is to provide our readers with matters of interest, high quality pictures and eye-catching advertisements. Each quarter we try to accomplish this, but much of it depends on the quality of the contributions from our Freemasons in lodges all over Queensland. For those of you who send contributions in for publication we especially ask that you provide us with good quality pictures. There is a limit to the attempts we make to improve poor quality pictures, so we must rely on your ability to take high resolution photographs on a digital camera. Mobile phone cameras do not provide photographs suitable for reproduction in a printed format. On another note regarding your receipt of the magazine, please make sure you advise your secretary of any change of address, otherwise you will not get your copy in the post.

An amendment has been made to the Book of Constitutions to remove full-stops from all Masonic abbreviations and appellations and that there be no spaces between related abbreviations. Examples of some of these are as follows: MWGM (Most Worshipful Grand Master), VWBro (Very Worshipful Brother), RWBro (Right Worshipful Brother) WBro (Worshipful Brother). This will now apply for the November edition. Please use them in your text items and picture captions sent in for publication. We hope you like this edition of the magazine and look forward to providing you with interesting and attractive items.

On a personal note I would like to take the opportunity of expressing sincere thanks to all those brethren who sent their condolences to myself and family on the recent sad loss of my wife.

Deadlines for the November 2011 issue will be strictly adhered to: 01/10/11

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Contents Aug-Oct 2011

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 adver-tisements comply with the Trade Practices Act 1974 as amended. All advertisements are accepted for publication on the condition that the advertiser indemni-fies The Queensland Freemason, The Editor, the United Grand Lodge of Queensland and all its servants against actions, suits, claims, loss and/or damage s resulting from anything published on behalf of the advertiser.

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4 Grand Proclamation 2011 Everything you need to know

5 A Message from the Board President Duncan McGregor

6 News from the Grand Superintendent of Workings RW Bro Greg Goding PAGM

12 Voyage of Discovery We explore a 30 day Cruise

United Grand Lodge of QueenslandGrand MasterAdrian BURTONDeputy Grand MasterDr Gary John BACONAssistant Grand MasterGeoffrey WALKERGrand SecretaryJohn William [email protected] Grand SecretaryGraham Richard [email protected]

District Grand Lodge of North QLDDistrict Grand MasterPhilip Alwyn GEERTZ

Acting District Grand SecretaryWor Bro I.W. (Ian) BURNSPO Box 96 Aitkenvale 4814PH (07) 4723 2489FAX (07) 4723 [email protected]

District Grand Lodge of CarpentariaDistrict Grand MasterRobert Clive WAKELEYDistrict Grand SecretaryStuart LeesPO Box 6527 Cairns Mail Centre 4870PH (07) 4501 2713FAX (07) 4031 [email protected]

freemasonsqld.org.au 3AUGUST-OCTOBER 2011 THE QLD FREEMASON

Greetings Brethren July saw the start of a new year in the life of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland and the commencement of my second term as Grand Master. Thank you all for the privilege to serve this Grand Lodge as Grand Master.

I am so pleased with the first year. The commitment to the Craft and the engagement in the community by so many of our members displays a wonderful enthusiasm and reinforces that word “service”. I have taken the decision that the Ann Street Memorial Centre will again be part of the “Open House Project” on Saturday 1st October and we expect that there will be many thousands of the public who will avail themselves of the opportunity to look over our flagship at Ann Street. Please invite your friends along. In my visits to lodges I am so impressed with the calibre of young men who are joining our ranks. As the custodians of the Craft we should ensure that the legacy we received on our entry into Freemasonry will be the handed onto this dynamic next generation of young men with the same enthusiasm we received ours. It is so important that we all think and act positively at all times. Friendship isn’t about who you have known the longest. It’s about those who came and never left your side.

A message from the Grand Master

Abbreviations and AppellationsContributors please note that as from the November issue full stops are to be removed from all Masonic abbreviations and appellations and there is to be no spaces between related abbreviations.

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August Feature Story

Grand ProclamationThe Grand Proclamation held in the Grand Hall at the Masonic Memorial Centre on July 2 was a very successful event, and was attended by approximately 400 Freemasons. Included among the many who attended were members of the Masonic Touring Club who were down for the Combined States Masonic Caravan club’s Rally where members from many parts of Australia were present.

Both the large dining rooms at the Ann Street Masonic Centre were filled to capacity for the Grand Proclamation Banquet held after the Proclamation ceremony. A feature of the Banquet was the presentation of a cheque for $2718 to Mrs Regina Burton (wife of the MW Grand Master) for her charity, Guide Dogs for the Blind. The presentation was made by two Grand Wardens as a result of the “Warden’s Big Day Out” event and raffle.

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LEFT Pictured left to right are two Grand Standard Bearers Wor Bro Fred Earl and Wor Bro Chris Devine PGSwdBr, RW Bro Gary Bacon DGM, MW Bro Adrian Burton GM, RW Bro Geoffrey Walker AGM, Grand Sword Bearer Wor Bro David Smith, Grand Director of Ceremonies RW Bro David Gray PJGW. In the loft above at the organ is the Grand Organist, RW Bro Andrew Melville PJGW.

BOTTOM LEFT Mrs. Regina Burton, wife of the Grand Master MW Bro Adrian Burton is shown with the outgoing Grand Junior Grand Warden, RW Bro Merv Gray (left) and present Senior Grand Warden RW Bro Doug Wells (right) after receiving a cheque for $2718 for her Charity (Guide Dogs for the Blind).

BOTTOM RIGHT The last group to leave the Grand Proclamation Banquet. The Grand Master (seated) said that by 9.30 p.m. his feet were tired.


I have just come home from attending a lodge where they have finished working their second First Degree Ceremony in as many months. While this is now becoming a more common occurrence amongst lodges, for this lodge it is the first new members they have received in over ten years.

While they have always been a happy and pleasant lodge to visit, I came away sensing that there was a sense of hope among the members that they were turning a corner and looking towards a bright future. I am certain that if they continue to build on the foundations they have laid; they will gain and retain more members.

Many of our lodges are indeed prospering, and are finding it difficult to keep a steady consistency in the degree workings owing to the number of men who are coming forward and offering themselves as candidates for Freemasonry in their lodges. These lodges have plans in place to present themselves as modern, professional bodies of men, where the candidate and his family’s every interaction with Freemasonry is a positive experience, whether it be from well managed meetings, social interactions, a professional looking lodge summons, instruction in the degree workings of the lodge, or even just simply a friendly smile and hello on his arrival at his monthly lodge meeting.

For those lodges that may not be experiencing a resurgence of members now is your time to stop and look inwardly at how your lodge is practising its Freemasonry. Does your lodge have a five year plan to start with? Have your secretary do a summary of the ages of your members and an average age and compare it to the Grand Lodge as a total (currently 66 as at July 2011). From this you can work out roughly how many new members your lodge will need to gain just to maintain its current membership over the five year period.Does your lodge plan an annual budget every year? Too many lodges do not examine their accounts on an annual basis and find themselves in financial difficulties because they have not planned for unexpected rises in the cost of running a lodge. Often the lodges that maintain a close scrutiny on their income and expenses are the ones who keep their dues at a steady level with only periodic rises, rather than having to raise them each year. Does it include allowances for regalia maintenance? One thing that detracts from a well performed ceremony is worn out collars and jewels that have lost their shine. Plan to replace two or three collars every year, over five years you will have 10 – 15 new collars.

How often does your lodge plan what it’s doing at future meetings? Is it a worked out plan with allowances for new applicants that may come in during the course of the intervening months? Or is it left to the Director of Ceremonies

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to decide in the Second Time of Asking what the lodge will do next month?

Does your lodge have regular training sessions at practice meetings to ensure that all members are proficient at the ritual and workings of your lodge? Do you avail yourselves of the assistance of your local Assistant Grand Superintendent of Workings, to assist in training matters? Does your lodge attend the Grand Superendent’s training sessions when they are conducted in your area? There is no doubt at all in my mind that the one thing that will attract both our own lodge members and visitors from other lodges is a well performed degree ceremony. And the only way we can perform our ritual workings to a high and consistent standard is through providing adequate and appropriate training to our members.

What does your lodge give a new member to make him feel like he’s now part of the lodge? A nice folder with the booklets from the Grand Secretariat, plus some small topical addresses about parts of the ceremony he has passed through for him to read and understand the ceremony better, looks far more professional and welcoming than just handing him the books and cards separately. The Second and Third Degrees can be added to it progressively and it becomes a valuable resource to him in his early days in the craft. And it doesn’t cost that much and can be included in the entrance fees to the lodge.

Brethren, I and my Board members together with the Grand Master, his Deputy and Assistant Grand Masters all look forward to the next few years. The challenges face us all and the Board is prepared to tackle them. Over the next few editions of “The Queensland Freemason” members of my Board will be addressing specific areas of lodge membership, strategic planning and ceremonial in the magazine and I would ask that you take the time to read their articles and to take them into your lodges and develop them to suit your needs.

I have used this article to try and raise in your minds the questions that our lodges and brethren should be asking of themselves. You only need to ask for help and it shall be received, there is a large support network out there to assist your lodge in developing and growing into the future. Your first point of contact should be your Lodge AGSWks and the Grand Secretariat.

I look forward to meeting with you all in my new role over the next twelve months. Until next time, enjoy your Freemasonry,

Fraternal Regards,Duncan McGregorBoard President

• Member and Past Master of The Fenwick Lodge No. 68.• Deputy Grand Secretary 2005 to 2009.• Member of the Board of Benevolence and AMW&O Fund 2009 to 2011.• Past Master in Mark Masonry.• Past First Principal in Royal Arch.

• Past Most Wise Sovereign and holder of the 30th Degree of the Antient and Accepted Scottish Rite Supreme Council for Scotland.• Member of the District Grand Priory Qld. and PNG, Great Priory of Scotland (Knights Templar).

• Member of the Grand College of Holy Royal Arch. Knight Templar Priests (an order based in York, England)• Member of Provincial Grand Lodge of Queensland, Royal Order of Scotland.

Masonic Background of our new Board President


Newly Printed Rituals

Supplies of the newly printed rituals of the Ceremonies of the Three Degrees and the Installation Ceremony are now available from the Grand Secretariat. The errors of the previous prints have been rectified and the rubric (the instructional red print) has been expanded yet again to take away some of the ambiguousness that had existed. I would suggest that all lodges should provide their Officers with these new rituals as it will reduce the number of differing views that too often arise at lodge practices. I would also strongly suggest that any member who is genuine about performing the ceremonies properly should update his copy as well.

The comment is often made that Grand Lodge keeps changing the rituals. Nothing could be further from the truth. The reality is that all deviations to the ceremonies that occur in the lodges are made through error, mistakes or lack of training being provided by my AGSWs. The team which revamped our rituals in 2006 tried very hard to ensure that the spoken word printed was as close as possible to those spoken words decided upon and laid down by our Founding Fathers in 1924. A far more expansive and accurate rubric was then added to try to assist all members to properly understand the perambulations of our ceremonies. These new rituals are a vast improvement on those produced in 2006. I am certain that as time goes on, further improvements will be made and errors rectified.

Scottish Ritual Working LodgesMany of the Scottish ritual working lodges right across the State have taken upon themselves to commit their individual ceremonies to a properly designed ritual with an extensive rubric explaining the way that they perform their degrees.I continue to hear that all I am trying to do is make all the Scottish ritual working lodges do it the same way or close them down completely. Let me state quite clearly for all to read that my only motivation is to ensure that the very rich

News from your Grand Superintendent of Workings


fabric of this United Grand Lodge of Queensland known as the Scottish Rituals are preserved for ever. I am very happy to see our Grand Lodge with some 35 different Scottish lodges having and working 35 different Scottish rituals in Queensland. I do not want them to be all the same; I do not want them to change anything at all; all I want is for them to preserve this very important part of our history while we still have the opportunity.

It is absolutely imperative that we take the opportunity to ensure that we commit to paper these wonderful ceremonies while we still have the more senior of the Scottish ritualist with us. As our membership ages there is a real chance that a lot of the accurate knowledge of how the Scottish rituals are actually done will be lost. Let me state yet again that all I want is for the Scottish ritual working lodges commission a proper ritual of their own individual lodge ceremonies. There is a need for an accurate and extensive rubric to support the spoken word so that in generations to come young Freemasons will know with absolute certainty that the ceremony they are taking part in or performing has some real history. I have asked RW Bro Athol Harding PAGM and one of my current AGSWs to assist any Scottish ritual working lodge with this most important task. He has electronic copies of many of the Scottish rituals which are currently used throughout Queensland. This means that with minimal effort and the use of “cutting and pasting” the unique practices of any of the Scottish ritual working lodges can be inserted to make it their own individual ceremony with their own individual rubric and perambulations. RW Bro Harding can be contacted via the Grand Secretariat.

AGSWs Supporting Their Lodges.

I am extremely proud of the huge effort being made by the AGSWs right across the State to help the lodges turn around their fortunes. I am even more grateful to the overwhelming number of lodges which have warmly welcomed their AGSWs to their practice meetings in the past 12 months. My AGSWs give up so very much of their own time to support and assist the members of the lodges in improving the standard of the ceremonies. Every successful lodge in the jurisdiction warmly welcomes its AGSW to the practices. I do not want the AGSWs to be policemen – I want them to be coaches and mentors. They perform their roles on a purely voluntary basis. They do it because they truly care about their individual lodges and are determined to see them succeed. I conduct regular training sessions right throughout Queensland and the support and attendance of the AGSWs is so encouraging. At every centre where we have a training day or evening there is also a very good attendance of lodge members, which would indicate a real desire by our membership to be certain that they are performing the ceremonies properly.

There is no denying that there are still a few individuals who are against the AGSWs attending the practice meetings. Any reasonable thinking Freemason would have to ask himself why those few would resist the assistance of a highly trained AGSW. The reality is that those who resist are those who still think they know it all, but don’t; who cannot be told anything and never have been or simply do not want to lose the control that they have had over their lodges for years. The reality is that there are so few of those types left in our organisation, and as time goes by becoming blatantly obvious as those holding back the success of their own lodges. The presence of the AGSW at the practice meetings and the use of the most up to date rituals are an absolute guarantee of a meaningful and quality rehearsal as well as a tangible improvement in the standard of the work.E: [email protected]

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There is simply no denying that throughout Queensland there is a real feeling that “there is a change in the air”. Right across the State there is a real optimism as many lodges are finding success that they have not had in years. Many lodges are bringing good men into the Craft in numbers not seen for generations.

But why? What has changed? The simple answer is that the world has changed and those who are living in this modern world have changed. The men who we are trying to attract to the Craft are different. Their lives are different. They have more disposable income than any generation that has gone before them but they have less time than any previous generation.

So why are so many wanting to join our lodges? The answer to that question is actually quite simple. Many of our lodges are now recognising that these men from this brave new world are still looking for that “thing” that will fill the void in their lives. Many of our lodges and in fact every single one of our successful lodges has realised what they have to do to attract men from this modern age.

Twenty two of the current 30 Entered Apprentices of the Burleigh-Meridian-Millennium Lodges witnessed the First Degree Tracing Board in Millennium Lodge on TuesdayJuly 19. The Tracing Board was very capably delivered by one of our own in Bro Eddie Miller who is the current Junior Warden of Meridian Lodge. Many would know that Burleigh Lodge has grown so successfully that we had to take on two other warrants in order to handle the huge number of quality men who were wanting to join the Craft. Every man who joins automatically becomes a full member of all three lodges which gives him a choice of attending any of the three meetings in any given month. All three Lodges have their full line of Master Masons in progressive office. The success of the lodges appears to continue with another five candidates to be initiated in the next few months. As all three lodges have been performing first degrees this year to meet the demand, from this month on Millennium will be conducting the Initiations, Burleigh will be performing Second Degrees and Meridian the Third Degrees.

Membership and Marketing

RW Bro Greg Goding PAGMChairman of the Membership and Marketing Committee

All successful lodges throughout Queensland, Australia and New Zealand have prepared themselves for the reception of men from this modern world. They have got their Houses in Order; they have prepared their lodges to be warm and welcoming to these very busy men. They realise that it is a true fact that “if you build it they will come”.

Every successful lodge offers to their membership a “wonderful sanctuary that their members escape to for four hours once a month”. They do not push them against their own free will. They do not change the goal post immediately following a man’s initiation. They stay in contact with their membership electronically and they appreciate that Freemasonry should be only part of their lives – not all of their lives.

From a Grand Lodge point of view, this Grand Lodge is certainly leading the way. I continue to accept invitations from the Grand Lodges of Australia and New Zealand to deliver the Order in the House presentation. In the past three months I have spent a full week in Victoria where I gave the presentation five times, as well as two visits into New South Wales and one to New Zealand.

Our jurisdiction was the only one which grew last year. We in fact grew by 16%, which makes us the envy of all of the other jurisdictions. The average age of the men we are bringing into the Craft is 38 years, and 45% of all the candidates we initiate have come from an enquiry through our website.

The Board of General Purposes has recently changed the role of our Deputy Grand Secretary, VW Bro Graham Schulz

to allow him to focus even more on the excellent work he has been doing to maximize these opportunities coming from the website. The foresight that the Board has shown will ensure that this year even more candidates are brought in via the website and Bro Schulz’s effort.

The Board of General Purposes has also accepted a recommendation for the Membership and Marketing Committee to commission the first ever professionally conducted research survey of current and lapsed members. No other Grand Lodge has ever undertaken such a survey and once again the other States are eager to contribute towards the cost in order that they can share in the findings.

During August well over a thousand current and past members as well as a large number of their wives and partners will be anonymously surveyed. The committee and the Board of General Purposes have given an undertaking that the results of the survey will be made available to our membership and that the findings will be acted upon.

The Grand Master announced at the Quarterly Communication that the survey was about to be undertaken and encouraged any brother contacted to be prepared to partake in the 15 minute survey. He guaranteed that the survey would be completely anonymous and so encouraged anyone contacted be blatantly open and honest. Those contacted would be selected at random by the Research Group and would be a real cross section of our members from the two districts and all areas of Queensland.

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First Degree Tracing Board Lecture for22 Entered Apprentices


Craft News

The recent Installation of Dr Wylie David Gibbons as Master of Central Queensland Daylight Lodge was a very special occasion. Under unique circumstances he was installed six years after receiving his 50 year jewel. He entered Freemasonry in 1955. Because of the time demands of his medical practice he had found it impossible in the past to take up the top position in the lodge. The Deputy Grand Master, RW Bro Dr Gary Bacon made reference to the fact that he learnt more about Dr Gibbons from web searches and also comments from other long term members of the lodge and Rockhampton community. He graduated in 1951 from the University of Queensland and went on through specialisation to become a surgeon, spending his whole career in Rockhampton save for periods of further study in Scotland and Japan. He was the first surgeon to introduce the gastrocamera into routine practice in Queensland. He obtained the early camera equipment from Japan in the mid 1960s and has recently donated all his original equipment to the ontology medical museum in Melbourne. There is a special story related by his wife about a girl child Dr Gibbons saved from cancer using techniques and medicines then only avail from Scotland, and who named her first born son Wylie after him The Deputy Grand Master said that he found meeting Dr Gibbons an uplifting experience. “Despite his intellect, accomplishments and profile he is the most humble of men. He espouses and practices every moral virtue and service to his fellow man that Freemasonry stands for -- truly a role model” he said.

Installed as Master after 56 years in Freemasonry

Fire at Sandgate Masonic Centre

Pictured following the Installation are (from left): MW Bro Emmanuel Anthony (Past Grand Master, Brisbane), RW Bro Dr Gary Bacon (Deputy Grand Master, Brisbane), Wor Bro Dr Wylie Gibbons (Master of Central Queensland Daylight Lodge), RW Bro Chris Tollner (Past Assistant Grand Master, Rockhampton) and RW Bro David Gray (Grand Director of Ceremonies, Brisbane).

Fire at Sandgate Masonic CentreIn the early hours of Friday May 20, the Sandgate Masonic Centre was fire bombed by persons unknown. Through the quick action of the Sandgate Fire Brigade, fire damage was restricted to the front entrance of the centre. However extensive smoke damage was also sustained throughout the whole building.

Although lodges and other orders regalia was not destroyed in the fire, most sustained some form of smoke damage. Craft lodges which meet at Sandgate have been accommodated temporarily at the Scarborough Masonic Centre and thanks must go to the Scarborough committee

members for prompt action in making this possible. Gloucester Chapter is meeting at Kedron in the interim, and thanks must also go to Kedron Daylight Chapter for assistance rendered, particularly as this occurred only two working days before Gloucester’s Installation meeting.

The Sandgate Centre is currently being cleaned out so that repairs can be commenced with a view to make the centre habitable again and tenants are currently finalising any insurance claims. Expectations are that renovations may take in the order of six to eight months to complete.

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The Gold Coast Masonic Bowls Club has donated $84,000 to local Gold Coast Charities since its formation in 1987. At the club’s annual Charity Bowls Day the President of the club, Bro Ken Evans and Past President Wor Bro Allan Trevathan nominated six Gold Coast charities to receive donations this year totaling $6000. RW Bro. Barry Fry PSGW was present at the function.

Pictured left are the three surviving foundation members of the club, Wor Bro Keith Prowd, Wor Bro Norm Anderton PJGD and Bro Don Goschalk who attended the Charity Day held at the Tweed Heads Bowls Club.


This picture shows the Kilkivan Pony Club canteen and pavilion during the floods.

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Grand Master’s Flood and Cyclone Appeal

The following is a report on the Grand Master’s Flood and Cyclone Appeal by the Chairman of the Appeal Co-ordination Committee, RW Bro Alan Townson PAGM:

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Pictured above are RW Bro Allan Sangwell DGM, MW Bro. Adrian Burton GM, Bro Todd Hoffman, Wor Bro Brein Elliott (Windsor Lodge Master), RW Bro. Townson PAGM, following Bro Hoffman’s Third Degree ceremony.

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Windsor Lodge had the pleasure of welcoming a large delegation of International and Interstate visitors to their recent Third Degree ceremony in June. Over 80 Freemasons were

present in the Kedron Masonic Centre Lodge Room to witness Bro. Todd Hoffman take his third step in Freemasonry and be raised to the degree of a Master Mason. The

The Australian and New Zealand Masonic Research Council has once again arranged a visit to those countries by an overseas Masonic researcher and presenter.

He is Wor Bro Rodney Grosskopff, a retired architect who has been Assistant District Grand Master for the District of South Africa North. He has been invested with the rank of Past Senior Grand Deacon (UGLE). Wor Bro Grosskopff has researched and written many research papers, Masonic plays, children’s and travel stories and has also published a book “Carved in Stone”. During his time in Brisbane he will be presenting one of his papers on Thursday October 6 at the Stones Corner Centre as part of the Stanley Lodge No 37 meeting that evening. His address is entitled:

“How the medieval way of life affected our Masonic Rituals and practices”. It describes the lifestyle of the early operative masons and explains how many of our quirky practices evolved. Barron Barnett Lodge is sponsoring Wor Bro Grosskopff’s visit and in doing so has incurred some expense. To assist in recouping some of the expense involved it has been necessary to charge $10 per person for those attending to hear this presentation. In order to assist with catering it would be appreciated if those intending to be present could notify the Barron Barnett Lodge Secretary RW Bro Neal Hewton at [email protected] or 3489 1456 before September 23. A book containing copies of the papers presented by him during his visit to Australia and New Zealand will also be available at a cost of $30.

Enquiries may also be directed to RW Bro Hewton. Bro Grosskopff will be arriving in Townsville from Brisbane on Monday October 10. His address “The Origin of the Holy Royal Arch” will be delivered on the Tuesday evening.

A nominal charge will be incurred to offset expenses and the tour publication will be available for purchase. To the brethren of the District of North Queensland and those visiting this part of Queensland often called paradise the W H Green Memorial Masonic Study Circle extends a cordial welcome all who would like to attend.

Further particulars may be obtained from RW Bro Graham Stead on 4725 4288 or [email protected]. Bro Grosskopff departs for Cairns on Thursday October 13.

Windsor Lodge Welcomes International Visitors

Grand Master (MW Bro Adrian Burton) accompanied by a fine team of Grand Officers also welcomed visiting delegations from all corners of Australia and the United States of America.

The visiting delegation included RW Bro Allan Sangwell DGM of the United Grand Lodge of Tasmania, RW Bro Alan Townson PAGM of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland and RW Bro. Richard Scheided PDGM from Ohio USA. Officers and brethren of Windsor Lodge congratulate Bro. Hoffman on taking his third degree, and they also extend their thanks to the many Freemasons present on that night. This large attendance of visitors further demonstrates the pride which all Freemasons hold in being part of this worldwide brotherhood.

This picture shows the visitors from all parts of Australia and the United States who attended the Third Degree Ceremony for Bro Todd Hoffman of Windsor Lodge No 290 at the Kedron Masonic Centre.

Visit by South African Masonic Scholar


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Gregory Lodge No 50H has celebrated its 125th Anniversary in fine style with a dinner attended by Grand Lodge and District Grand Lodge representatives, brethren and ladies. The evening was voted as being an outstanding success by all who attended. Principal speaker for the night was the Deputy Grand Master, RW Bro Dr Gary Bacon. A very comprehensive history of the lodge was given by VW Bro Ivor Player, a member of Gregory Lodge. An interesting sideline to the celebration was revealed when

a passenger on the aircraft arriving in Cairns from Brisbane took the Deputy Grand Master’s suitcase by mistake. However, this was all sorted out in time for the Anniversary dinner. It was decided not to have a ceremony prior to the dinner as the re-consecration took place when the Lodge celebrated its 100th anniversary. Gregory Lodge is the oldest Masonic Lodge in Cairns. It was consecrated and constituted on April 19, 1886, and originally, meetings were held in a small hall owned by the Oddfellows,

125th Anniversary Dinner

on “the nearest Wednesday to the full moon”. The lodge was sponsored by North Australian Lodge. Several early members of Gregory Lodge were mayors of the City of Cairns. Many others have served as council alderman and some have been important civic leaders in the field of commerce and industry. Gregory Lodge is even the lodge in which a William (Chas) Charles Smith was initiated and his claim to fame was that he was father of Charles Kingsford Smith (later Sir Charles Kingsford Smith) an iconic Australian aviator. Since its consecration 125 years ago, the lodge has sponsored no less than eleven other lodges: Mourilyan (now merged into Johnstone River Heritage) in Innisfail, Pyramid (now merged into Pyramid-Highleigh) in Gordonvale, Chillagoe Lodge (now defunct), Mossman Lodge (now merged with Port Douglas) in Mossman, Carpentaria Lodge, Bentley Park Lodge, Barron Valley (never chartered), Temple Memorial Lodge, Cairns AIF Lodge (now defunct), W. H. J. Mayer’s Lodge of Research (named after a Gregory Lodge member) and Duyfken Lodge.

LEFTA picture of the Gregory Lodge 125th Anniversary cake

FAR LEFTVW Bro McFarlane, who was Worshipful Master of Gregory Lodge when it held its Centenary cuts the 125th anniversary cake. He is using a special Poinard presented to him for the cake cutting by the present Master, Wor Bro Steve Moon.


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Four Freemasons and their wives recently completed a 30 day “Voyage of Discovery” aboard the cruise ship MV Discovery. The cruise include visiting various ports in North Africa, Western Mediterranean and then across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. The cruise had been advertised in the Queensland Freemason and Freemasons on board quickly identified each other at the initial reception party due to the fact that all were wearing a Square and Compass Lapel Pin on their jackets. Those on board the cruise were extremely fortunate as one of the best locations visited – Leptis Magna at Al Khums (which are world heritage listed sites) is located in Libya. These historical ruins had just been opened to tourism in the last couple of years and are now once again, off limits due to the current trouble in that country. All had a wonderful time and celebrated together on the final night on board.

Pictured in the group photo are Graham and Valerie Maltby (Northgate Remembrance Lodge), Greg and Helen Short (Services Memorial Lodge), Keith and Lyn Bunkum (Theebine Lodge) and John and Justine Baldwin (ex Bougainville Lodge).

Freemasons on “Voyage of Discovery”

Pittsworth United Lodge commemorated the 100th anniversary of the death of one of the founders of Freemasonry in Pittsworth, Wor Bro Edward Everingham by holding a memorial service including the ceremony of the empty chair.

The ceremony was attended by more than 70 people, including visiting brethren and their wives, and seven descendants of Wor Bro Everingham.One great-great-granddaughter made the journey from Warrnambool in Victoria and Mrs. Aileen Stacey, the oldest surviving great-granddaughter came from Sydney for the ceremony.

The Duke of Leinster annual golf day will be held this year on Sunday, September 25 at the Nudgee Golf Course. This is a friendly 9-hole Ambrose event and the organisers hope they can have a larger field than last year (18 players). Brethren and guests are welcome (including ladies). Cost is $25 including green fees, sandwiches and trophies.

To register, please contact Stan on 3398 6476 or Alan on 0412 208 719.

This picture was taken at the Proclamation of Wor Bro Ron Dreger as Master of Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge No 521 and the investiture of his officers.

The Worshipful Master is seated in the centre and the AGSWks, VW Bro Ross Wolff seated second from the left.

Pittsworth United Lodge Function

Pictured from left are Pat Cartwright, Janelle Cartwright, Aileen Stacey, Leigh Lucht, Ron Cartwright, Sue Ireland and Glenda Neylon.

Annual Golf Day next month

Hervey Bay Officers


Advertorial Feature Masonic Care Queensland

On Friday November 11, 2011 Northgate Remembrance Lodge will conduct its Annual Remembrance Ceremony to commemorate the lives of fellow Brethren who paid the supreme sacrifice in the service of the Commonwealth.

This ceremony is unique in Australia and was

commenced in 1957 by Remembrance Lodge No. 362 to

commemorate the celebration of Armistice Day and has been enacted annually ever since.

With the formation of Northgate Remembrance Lodge in 2005 the commitment was made to continue the Ceremony. It is open to the public, but more particularly to family and friends of Freemasons.

The Ceremony will be held in the Kedron Masonic Centre. The lodge will open for their business session at 7 p.m. and then close. Visitors will be admitted at 7.30 p.m. and Grand Lodge will enter at 7.40 p.m. After the ceremony tea, coffee and a light supper will be served in the supper room. Cold drinks can be purchased with the supper. There will be a raffle on the night with proceeds going to Masonic Charities.

If you are able to notify us of your attendance in advance, please RSVP to the Secretary, PO Box 1231 Caboolture or by email to vincejwright @bytesite.com.au

NORTHGATE REMEMBRANCE LODGE NO 285 ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY

ACelebration of Life

Land cleared for new apartments at SandgateThe land on Sutton Ave at Masonic Care Queensland, Sandgate has now been

cleared to make way for 36 proposed, modern, retirement living apartments.

“We are currently working on the necessary documentation to go through the tendering process. At this stage, we expect to start construction early 2012, with completion planned for early 2013,” said John Byrne, State Building Projects Manager.These apartments will be designed for independent retirees and will consist of a combination of 1 bedroom plus study, 2 bedroom, 2 bedroom plus study and 3 bedroom apartments. There will be secure parking under the apartment complex and video security in each apartment. Prices, floor plans and other details are expected to be available in the coming months, once the tender process has been finalized. The apartments will be purchased under a Loan and Licence Agreement with prices expected to start around $400,000.

For more information, or to express your interest, please phone Karen Tilke on 07 3869 6009.

Click here to read Masonic Care Queensland’s Winter 2011 Newsletter

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Due to a lack of numbers, a decision was made by Wallangarra Lodge members to hand the lodge Warrant back to UGLQ. Their final meeting was held a few months ago with the Grand Secretary, RW Bro John Rawlinson being present to receive the Warrant.

It was a sad night when the Worshipful Master, Wor Bro Russ Marsden closed the lodge for the last time. It is very distressing for members of a lodge when the curtain falls for the last time, but it was

not without incident. When the lodge was declared closed, the outer door unlatched and opened suddenly without assistance, as there was not a breath of air to open it. All present on the night witnessed this event and were moved by the experience.

RW Bro John Rawlinson presented a past master’s jewel to Wor Bro Marsden, and also received the Ballandean Lodge Warrant. This lodge closed some years ago, the Warrant being stored in a shed and only coming to light just before the

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Final Meeting for Wallangarra Lodge

closure of Wallangarra Lodge. Some brethren from the lodge have joined other lodges in the district. A few moving presentations were made to brethren of Wallangarra Lodge. The first was the Volume of the Sacred Law which was presented to longest serving member RW Bro Bob Ditton. In a few years time Bob will be eligible to receive his 70 year service jewel.

The other presentation was made to the secretary Wor. Bro. David Townsend, and it was in the form of the original warrant presented to the lodge prior to the UGLQ being formed. After the ceremony brethren their wives and families enjoyed a final banquet at the Wallangarra Hotel.

The Grand Secretary, RW Bro. John Rawlinson is shown flanked by members of Wallangarra Lodge as he receives their warrant. From left: Wor Bro D Townsend, Wor Bro J Hamilton, Wor Bro N Mills, RW Bro R Ditton, Wor Bro R Marsden, Wor Bro K Mander, RW Bro Rawlinson, Wor Bro D Redfern and Wor Bro K Whieldon.

RW Bro Bob Ditton was presented with the VSL from Wor Bro Russ Marsden after Wallangarra Lodge closed its doors.

The Grand Master (MW Bro Adrian Burton) has forwarded congratulatory letters to four Freemasons in UGLQ who received Awards in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for 2011. The recipients, and their Awards are listed below:

• RW Bro B Christensen PSGW (Moorooka Lodge No 405, who is also a dual member of Maleny Lodge No 230, Montville Lodge No 260, Caloundra Lodge No 387 and Maroochydore Lodge No 392) received the Order of Australia

Medal, General Division, for “Service to the Community, particularly as an organist to Masonic Lodges”• Wor Bro S D R Melville APM (Sir Wylie Norman Lodge No 179) received the Ambulance Services Medal.• Bro M T Garrahy (Crow’s Nest Cooyar Lodge No 159) received the Australian Fire Services Medal.• Wor Bro G A Fay (Isis Lodge No 93) received the Australian Police Medal.

Queen’s Birthday Honours

At the regular meeting of Victoria Lodge No 10 VW Bro Harold Horstmann PDGDC was presented with a 60 year service jewel by RW Bro Mervyn Gray JGW.

Victoria Lodge Presentation

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Randy, (Past Patron) and Carol (Electa) Geck of Julia Halla No 107, Hollywood, MD USA have been on an amazing six week adventure through Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania. However, what made this, once-in-a-lifetime, trip so significant was their interaction with the Masonic family in this country. It was not planned at all but fell together wonderfully. It all began with an email from the USA asking about OES opportunities in Australia. It all came together when the Gecks arrived in Brisbane where they were met at the train station by the Past Most Worthy Grand Matron and Patron of Australia, Carita and Spencer Swann. The Swanns adopted them immediately and put them under their wing. They spent three wonderful days exploring the Gold Coast and mountains around Brisbane with the Swanns. Randy even attended a UGLQ lodge meeting with Spencer where they witnessed a First Degree ceremony. The visitors were then treated to a visit by the incoming Most Worthy Grand Matron of

Australia, New Zealand, and Tasmania Janet Beck and many of her incoming Grand Line Officers. They exchanged gifts and so many tales and good stories. They were included immediately as family. They next enjoyed dinner with the current Most Worthy Grand Matron, Lois Allen and the Past Most Worthy Grand Matron at their hotel. The excitement of the trip concluded when they were invited to join the Installation of the new Tasmanian Grand Master. They were invited by the Queensland Grand Master (MW Bro Adrian Burton) to join his delegation at a cocktail party preceding the installation. They then adjourned, accompanied by Carita Swann, to the installation ceremony. The ceremony was full of splendor and richness one would expect of such a level of Mason activity. The interaction with the Masonic/OES Family made this memorable trip unforgettable. “We made life-long friends and created memories that will be with us forever” the Gecks said prior to leaving for their home in USA.

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Carita and Spencer Swann

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The following letter was received recently from Nicole Norvill who was a student at QUT three years ago and who, with the assistance of a Masonic Bursary, graduated in Radiography with distinction. This speaks volumes for the Masonic Bursary Scheme and should make us proud to be able to assist students every year.

“I would appreciate it, if you could, through your magazine, convey on my behalf, my thanks to all Freemasons for their generous support of your Tertiary education bursary scheme.I was fortunate to receive a bursary three years ago when I commenced my Radiography course with QUT. The bursary was a major contribution towards the costs of text books etc. It provided not just financial support but also relieved some of the stress and worry that surrounds a new venture and allowed me to concentrate on my studies. I am pleased to say that I successfully completed the course in late 2010, graduating with distinction. I am now completing my professional development year with Queensland Health at Ipswich Hospital. Once again, thank you and all your brethren. Your support is truly appreciated.”

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Pictured is QUT Graduate Nicole Norvill, has recently graduated in Radiography with distinction

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Northgate Remembrance Lodge under the guiding hand of the Worshipful Master RW Bro John France raised Bro Sonny McCorkle in the third degree in the presence of his father and grandfather. His father, Wor Bro John McCorkle, invested him with the apron that was used to invest all three generations. His grandfather Wor Bro John Molloy travelled from Western Australia for the occasion. The Ladies of the family where not going to be left out so they made and decorated a cake for the occasion.

Baden Powell Lodge’s installation proved to be a great success. The newly installed Master of Baden Powell Lodge is Wor Bro Paul Rogerson.

Pictured are left to right, Wor Bro Molloy, Bro McCorkle, RW Bro France and Wor Bro John McCorkle.

Another family ceremony

Support for the Grand Master’s cyclone and flood appeal was given by Biggenden Lodge members when, under the leadership of Wor Bro Chris Roberts they staged a concert in the Memorial Hall. Artists from the district entertained an appreciative crowd and the evening included raffles and a door prize, with supper being served during the interval.

Pictured above are the entertainers on stage, with Wor Bro Roberts on the far right.

Grand Master’s Appeal

Baden Powell Installation

Pictured following the ceremony (left to right): MW Bro John Menzies PGM, Bro. Rob Collins EA and Wor Bro Don Huskisson, Argyle Lodge Worshipful Master.

On the night of his Godson’s initiation MW Bro Menzies PGM is shown with the three initiates of Argyle Lodge, Bro Rob Collins, Bro Will Jarvie and Bro Brad Allen. On the far right is the Worshipful Master of Argyle Lodge, Wor Bro Don Huskinson.

Three initiations in a row have been conducted by brethren of Argyle Lodge No 164 at their Forest Hill centre and the most recent one was a highlight for the candidate Bro Rob Collins whose Godfather happens to be MW Bro. John Menzies PGM. MW Bro Menzies who was present with Grand officers for the ceremony, is also Bro Rob’s seconder and he participated in the ceremony by investing him with the Entered Apprentice apron. The Deputy Grand Secretary, VW Bro Graham Schulz also assisted in the ceremony. He was Bro Collins first contact with UGLQ when he visited the Grand Lodge building during Heritage Week. As a result of that visit Bro Collins made contact with UGLQ via the internet with a view to joining Freemasonry. The rest is history. MW Bro Menzies had previously attended Argyle Lodge for its re-consecration in 2006 during his term as Grand Master. On that occasion he was presented with an Argyle bow tie. His Godson, Bro Rob Collins is now the proud owner of that tie, presented to him by MW Bro Menzies at the festive board following the ceremony.

PGM’s Godson joins Argyle Lodge

Pictured at the installation are, left to right: Wor Bro Paul Holzberger JGD, Wor Bro Alister Powell GStdBr, MW Bro Adrian Burton GM, MW Bro Emmanuel Anthony PSM PGM and Wor Bro Peter Hooper PGStdBr.Seated in the chair is RW Bro Jack Edwards, who has spent a lifetime supporting both Scouting and Freemasonry.

A professional Chef has been initiated into Caboolture Lodge No. 266. According to some Caboolture Lodge brethren “although the lodge has some of the finest festive boards in the State, we will now have extra finesse”. The recently initiated brother, Gavin Wex, is the third Entered Apprentice who is now waiting patiently to be passed to the second degree. The current policy at Caboolture lodge is to work a degree on one member at a time. This allows the member to have the importance of the degree purely for himself. Gavin had to travel some fifty miles to attend this ceremony. He comes from a family of Scottish Freemasons, and he had heard about the way Caboolture lodge is attracting new young members so he wanted to be part of it.

Picture shows Wor. Bro. John Lowe (Caboolture Lodge Master) congratulating Bro. Gavin Wex. Others in the picture are the other two Entered Apprentices and some of the brethren who attended the ceremony.

Chef joins Caboolture Lodge

THE UNITED GRAND LODGE OFAntient Free and Accepted Masons of Queensland

GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS TO THE JUNE 2011 QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION OF GRAND LODGE

reviewCOMMUNICATION

JUNE 2011 - AUGUST 2011

Greetings and welcome brethren, to the June Communication on the Gold Coast.

In recent years Grand Masters have held one Communication out of Brisbane during their term. I chose the Gold Coast simply because there is great interest where good numbers of young men are joining our ranks, and I wanted to emphasise that this Grand Lodge is not a Brisbane based organisation only.

I advised this Grand Lodge at the March Communication that in the 12 months from March 2010 – March 2011, we had an increase of 16% in new membership with the average age of 38 years and 45% of the enquiries coming via the internet; very promising signs indeed.

In July, the Board of General Purposes will be undertaking an activity, which is a first for Queensland Freemasonry, and gives the opportunity for grass roots Masons to have “your say” in the future of our Craft in Queensland.

Our Membership and Marketing Committee chaired by the Grand Superintendent of Workings, is in the process of appointing a professional Market Research Firm which will be tasked with surveying a cross-section of our members, past and present, active and inactive, as well as a number of wives and partners of Freemasons and potential members of our Craft.

This survey is designed to give us an understanding of what is working well, what needs to change or improve, and what we need to be aware of in order to attract new members for our lodges throughout the State of Queensland .

This exercise will only be of value if it has the support of all of us. If you are one of the Freemasons selected, at random, to participate in the survey please take part and please be totally frank in your responses.

The surveys will be anonymous and

conducted by a third party with no ties to individual Freemasons. Through our Membership and Marketing Committee, we will be reporting the findings of the research, and the activities which will be taken to act on these findings.

The committee is looking to report the preliminary findings at the September Quarterly Communications in Brisbane.

I am very impressed with the professional men on the Membership and Marketing Committee and the enthusiasm they have to advance the Craft. I encourage all of us to give this initiative our full support and look forward to sharing the results with you all.

The Grand Master’s Flood and Cyclone Appeal: The total stands at $888,000 (5 months).The $1,000,000 is clearly in our sights. Every dollar is valuable. Please continue supporting wherever you can. Thank you Brethren for your ongoing commitment to assist those people and organisations in need.

Visitations: I had the privilege of Installing new District Grand Masters in the District Grand Lodges of North Queensland and Carpentaria last month. I congratulate RW Bro Phillip Geertz and RW Bro Robert Wakely on this milestone. Sincere and genuine hospitality was extended to the Grand Officers and myself in Townsville and Cairns and I wish all the members in both districts a happy and productive journey.

I am looking forward to a “new era” of co-operation and friendship.

It is worth remembering brethren, that “Communication creates co-operation and ignorance perpetuates mistrust.”

The Deputy Grand Master, the Assistant Grand Master, my representatives, and myself have travelled between Port Moresby to the border in the last quarter. We are conducting more Installations than in previous years, and more

Master Masons are being installed. I congratulate all the Grand Officers for their commitment. In April I attended an Installation in Byron Bay at the invitation of MW Bro Dr Gregory Levingston, the Grand Master of New South Wales, There was wonderful rapport between the New South Wales and Queensland Grand Officers and Jurisdictions, and quite different to the UGLQ Installation Ceremony.

I am glad the State of Origin was held after the New South Wales visit!

The Grand Installation in New South Wales will be on August 5 and 6 in Sydney. I would welcome any support from Queensland Brethren.

Nominations for Active Grand Office: I would welcome brethren who have never served as a Grand Officer or those who have in the past, to consider nominating. I am sure you will not be disappointed with the experience for one year. You will meet so many new Freemasons, and travel to regions of the State you may never have considered travelling to.

The Grand Proclamation: Saturday July 2 will be the Grand Proclamation in Brisbane. I would welcome your attendance and support. A dinner with the ladies follows the Proclamation.

I hear of very positive activities and outcomes in lodges. I sense a Jurisdiction that is optimistic and wanting to forge ahead. A Jurisdiction that will embrace change, of long serving members who are enthused with new members, and are determined to pass on their legacy to the next generation of Freemasons.

Always remember that new people bring new ideas. Brethren, we must think and act positively at all times.

Josh Billings wrote: “There are two kinds of fools in the world, those who can’t change their opinions and those who won’t.”

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QUARTERLY COMMUNICATIONUnited Grand Lodge of QueenslandQUARTERLY COMMUNICATION7 September 2011 - 7.30p.m.

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1. To Open Grand Lodge 2. Opening Ode3. Grand Honours4. National Anthem5. Obituaries6. Anthem - Masonic Choir

7. Welcome8. Confirmation of Minutes of the Regular Communication of Grand Lodge held on Saturday 4 June 2010.9. Grand Master’s Address10. Ode - “Hail Masonry Divine”11. Investiture of Grand Officers not invested at the July 2011 Grand Installation [RW DGM to invest the Grand Registrar]. 12. Vacancy Grand Office 2011-2012. A vacancy exists for one (1) Grand Pursuivant for the remainder of the term 2011-2012. Nominations from interested Past Masters of at least two years’ standing should be in the hands of the Grand Secretary no later than Friday 2 September 2011.13. Vacancy for Grand Office 2012 2013. Vacancies exist for one Deputy Grand Architect, four Grand Stewards and one Grand Tyler for the term 2012-2013. Nominations from interested Past Masters of at least two years’ standing should be in the hands of the Grand Secretary no later than Friday 2 September 2011.14. Nominations for Assistant Grand Superintendent of Workings 2011- 2012. The Board of General Purposes nominates the following Brethren as Assistant Grand Superintendent of Workings for the remainder of the Term 2011-2012. Wor Bro A.R. (Andrew) Pankhurst PSGD RW Bro G.K. (Gary ) Clarke PJGW VW Bro P.J. (John) Mayne PDGDC RW Bro J. (John) Black PJGW15. Nomination of Grand Master 2012 2013: The Board of General Purposes

nominates MW Bro Adrian Burton GM for the Office of Grand Master for the Term 2012-2013.16. NominationofGrandOfficers2012 2013: The following Brethren have been nominated for the positions of Senior Grand Warden to Grand Tyler by the Board of General Purposes for the Term 2012-2013 (Ballots maybe necessary as more than the required number of applications for some positions were received prior to the closing date for submissions of nominations)

SEE PAGE 3 FOR LIST OF NOMINATIONS for Grand Office 2012-2013

17. Announcement of Recipients of Honours in the 2011 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

18. Report of the Board of General Purposes a) The Board has held 2 meetings since the June Quarterly Communication b) Lodge Centenary Meetings. Blackbutt Lodge No 216 will celebrate its Centenary on 13.12.11 and a Re-enactment of the Consecration Ceremony is planned to take place in Blackbutt on Saturday 21 January 2012. c) Report of Initiations & Affiliations d) Forward Meeting Dates: The next Quarterly Communication will be held on Wednesday 7 December 2011 at the Ann Street Memorial Centre. e) Other Items

19. Report of the Grand Treasurer

20. Anthem - Masonic Choir21. Report of the Board of Benevolence and of Aged Masons, Widows and Orphans’ Fund.

a) Fund of Benevolence Grants The amount expended on Cost of Living & Education Allowances for the quarter ended 30 June, 2011 was $37,290 Lump Sum Grants from the fund during the quarter totalled $31,149 Flood and Cyclone Grants during the quarter totalled $17,500

b) Donations Donations to the Aged Masons, Widows and Orphans’ Fund during the quarter totalled $37,421

Jewel Donations to the Fund of Benevolence during the quarter totalled $15,508

Requests for the following Jewels were received: 33 Life Patron, 19 Life Vice Patron, 20 Life Vice President, 34 Life Governor.

c) Report of Masonic Care Queensland.

d) Other Items

22. Anthem - Masonic Choir

23. Presentation of Commissions24. Presentation of Jewels25. Announcement of Past Grand Rank conferred26. General Business ~ of an informative nature

27. Closing Ode28. To Close Grand Lodge

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GRAND MASTER MW Bro A.(Adrian) Burton GMSENIOR GRAND WARDEN RW Bro D.(David) Gray PJGW JUNIOR GRAND WARDEN VW Bro R.L. (Lou) Grimshaw AGSWksPRESIDENT – Board of General Purposes RW Bro D. (Duncan) McGregor Pres BGPPRESIDENT – Board of Benevolence RW Bro A.J. (Tony) Love Pres BofBGRAND TREASURER RW Bro J.(John) Aronis PJGW GRAND REGISTRAR VW Bro W.B.A. (Bill) Munro DGRegGRAND SUPT. OF WORKINGS RW Bro G.J. (Greg) Goding PAGMGRAND CHAPLAIN RW Bro M. McA. (Milford) Eyres PJGW VW Bro B.R.(Brian) Offen GChapGRAND ARCHITECT RW Bro D.S. (David) Carter PJGW DGArchDEPUTY GRAND TREASURER Wor Bro W.J. (Wallace) Dann DEPUTY GRAND REGISTRAR RW Bro T. (Theo) Tavoularis PJGW DEPUTY GRAND D.C. Wor Bro T.C. (Tom) West SGD Wor Bro D.J. (David) Norgate JGDDEPUTY GRAND ARCHITECT VACANTGRAND LIBRARIAN VW Bro A.C.G.(Tony)Tabrett GLibSENIOR GRAND DEACON Wor Bro J.N. (John) Francis PSGD Wor Bro W.A. (Bill) Kirby PJGD Wor Bro P.M. (Phil) Costello SGDJUNIOR GRAND DEACON Wor Bro A.E.S. (Alister) Powell GStdBr Wor Bro F.K. (Fred) Earl GStdBr Wor Bro D.W. (David) Smith GSwdBrGRAND SWORD BEARER Wor Bro R.W. (Rodger) Klopp GStdBr Wor Bro P.E. (Paul) Holzberger JGD Wor Bro J.J.(John) den Dulk GSwdBrGRAND STANDARD BEARER Wor Bro N.C. (Noel) Peck PGPurs Wor Bro W.R. (Bill) Borg GStwd Wor Bro S.L.J.(Spencer) Swann GSwdBr Wor Bro D.G.(David) WilliamsGRAND ORGANIST RW Bro A.S.(Andrew) Melville PJGWDEPUTY GRAND ORGANIST VW Bro G.J. (Gary) Young PDGDCGRAND PURSUIVANT VW Bro A.J. (Arthur) Kennedy PDGDC Wor Bro J.A. (Jack) Goward Wor Bro E.W. (Ted) FaulknerGRAND HERALD RW Bro M.G. (Mel) Sauer PJGW RW Bro J.C. (John) Ellsworth PAGM RW Bro C.E. (Cyril) Leitch PAGM RW Bro E.J.(Ted) McCauley PJGW Bro A.R.(Aaron) Rayward GHerGRAND STEWARD Wor Bro A.E.J. (Tony) Hill PGStdBr Wor Bro J.T. (Jim) Pocock VACANT VACANT VACANT VACANTGRAND TYLER VACANT

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OPEN GRAND LODGE.

OPENING ODE.

GRAND HONOURS.

NATIONAL ANTHEM: All Brethren joined in the singing of the National Anthem - “Advance Australia Fair”.

OBITUARIES: A minute’s silence was observed in memory of those who had passed to the Grand Lodge above. The Grand Chaplain offered a prayer to the Almighty.

ANTHEM - Masonic Choir -- “The Day Thou Gavest Us”

WELCOME: The MW Grand Master then officially welcomed Jon Nantes, First Grand Principal of the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Queensland, and the members of his delegation. He congratulated both he and his wife on their 50th wedding anniversary. He also welcomed the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Queensland, MW Bro Gary Fenton and his delegation, the District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of North Queensland, RW Bro Phil Geertz, the Deputy District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria, VW Bro Lyndon Brandt. All those who were welcomed suitably responded.

APOLOGIES: The Grand Master listed apologies from four Past Grand Masters, MW Bros Ewin, Anthony, Smith and Menzies.

CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COMMUNICATION HELD ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2, 2011: The President of the Board of General Purposes moved that the minutes, having been printed and circulated to members of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland be taken as read and confirmed. This was seconded by Wor Bro Shawn Ket and carried.

GRAND MASTER’S ADDRESS: This address is printed on Page 1.

ODE: “Hail Masonry Devine”.

MOTION: The President of General Purposes recommended the following amendment to Article 52 of the Book of Constitutions: That

Article 52 be amended by inserting after “Grand Lodge” “provided he has attended an interview and presented his case for selection if required to do so by the Board of General Purposes”.

The amended Article 52 would then read:

Challenge to the Board’s Recommendation:- “It shall be competent for any brother who has submitted a nomination and who has not been recommended by the Board for the office of his preference to challenge for the office he has indicated a preference for, at the December Communication of Grand Lodge, provided he has attended an interview and presented his case for selection if required to do so by the Board of General Purposes. Such challenge to be made in writing and must be in the hands of Grand Secretary no later than 4.00 pm on September 30 each year”.

The Board President said that Item 11 pertained to the Notice of Motion to amend Article 52 of the Book of Constitutions. He then moved the motion and it was seconded by Wor Bro Shawn Ket.

The President in his explanation of the motion said “It shall be competent for any brother who has submitted a nomination and who has not been recommended by the Board for the office of his preference to challenge for the office he has indicated a preference for, at the December Communication of Grand Lodge”, and here are the additional words, provided he has attended an interview and presented his case for selection if required to do so by the Board of General Purposes”. The final part reads, “Such challenge to be made in writing and must be in the hands of Grand Secretary no later than 4.00 pm on September 30 each year”.

He then referred to a couple of points that had been brought to his attention. It would immediately be observed that the amendment does not say “All candidates must attend an interview”, Only those who are required to do so by the Board are required to attend. It does not say “if a candidate is not recommended he cannot challenge”, on the contrary, he retains that right. It does not say “ If he is not invited to attend an interview, he cannot challenge” He still retains his right to challenge as per the Book of Constitutions as it now stands

because he hasn’t been required to attend by The Board of General Purposes, so therefore he did not deny to attend in the first place, so the right to challenge remains.

“This change is about ensuring that the Selection Committee appointed by the Board of General Purposes is able to carry out its responsibility to recommend the best candidate for a particular Office.

If the Selection committee cannot insist on an interview, its recommendation may well be flawed. Without this amendment, it could call into question as to why have a selection committee at all if its recommendation is based on only some of the candidates.

“The value of the interview process in the past has revealed candidates that had not realized the required skills, knowledge or prerequisites necessary for the office. More importantly, the interview process allows the selection committee a better appreciation of a candidate, it also gives that brother an opportunity to display his suitability for the office he seeks and this may not have been apparent on a written nomination paper. So without this process brethren, hidden gems could be missed, therefore the change is designed to enhance the value of advice the selection committee provides to the Board and consequently to this Grand Lodge.“This is a machinery amendment rather than a radical change to present process and I therefore commend this Motion to this Grand Lodge”.

RW Bro Williamson, with permission of the Grand Master, directed the following question to the Board President: “Are you giving an absolute assurance, absolute, that a nomination of any brother that nominates for Grand Office and is not chosen to be interviewed by the Board will maintain his right to challenge as is the usual custom at this current time?”

The President replied: “Yes RW Bro Williamson, that is enthroned in the Constitution and if he is not invited, he is still able to mount a valid challenge, yes there is no doubt.

RW Bro Williamson: “Thank you MW Grand Master for that opportunity, I now offer an



QUARTERLY COMMUNICATION SUMMARY OF PROCEEDINGSHeld at the Sharks Football Club

Southport on Saturday, June 4, 2011

An extended summary of proceedings has been circulated to lodge secretaries and is also available in the members section of the Grand Lodge website www.freemasonsqld.org.au or by request to [email protected] A transcript of the full text is available on request from the Grand Secretary


amendment to the motion proposed by the Bro President.

“MW Grand Master, brethren all, the amendment that I propose is; to follow the words, “On September 30th each year” and that amendment to be:“It shall be incumbent on the Board and its relevant committees to ensure that all applicants for Grand Office in any year, wishing to be interviewed, have been interviewed prior to any decision or recommendation for Grand Office be communicated at a Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge”

The Board President said the Board was quite happy to support that amendment.RW Bro Williamson said that among the many landmarks of Freemasonry, it is the right for every member to be treated with equal courtesy equal dignity, whether he is attending his own Lodge, visiting another Lodge, or here at Grand Lodge. And this includes being treated fairly, honestly, respectfully and with dignity. Most importantly, and it’s a fact we can all be proud of, that in this Jurisdiction, we have always enjoyed a level playing field with respect to applications to Grand Office. “I originally thought under the original Motion that the concept of a level playing field was being challenged and I thank you MW Grand Master for allowing me to clarify that. However, I do think that the word “Interview” was of immense importance when it appeared to be coupled with the right to challenge, it appeared to me that it was being taken away. Simply put, I saw it as, No interview, no right to challenge. Brethren you and I know that a level playing field is about equality, something that this Jurisdiction can be equally proud.“In regard to the interviews brethren, no one should be excluded, if a brother wishes to place himself before the Board’s relevant committee to be interviewed, if nothing else that for experience, then he should be permitted to do exactly that. If we are what we say we are, then every Freemason irrespective of his social status, his occupation or profession is fully entitled to have his claims heard, and his quality determined by interview. He should always retain the right to place his case before the members and I wanted to qualify that that assurance was given. I don’t believe that it will take an inordinate amount of time to conduct the required interviews of the number of brethren who may wish to stand up before the committee. Many organisations much larger than ours have the interview and selection process involving many, many people far more than we can ever expect to step forward and time is equally as important to them but they still give the opportunity.“So brethren, I would commend the motion to you that those members wishing to be interviewed who have applied but wish to be interviewed by the Board or their relevant committees are permitted to do so.“MW Grand Master, thank you very much for

the privilege of speaking”.

Wor Bro Shawn Ket sought permission to speak to the Motion. He made the following comments: “Brethren, you may see from my attire that I may not have a great and deep experience in Grand Lodge. However, I am the General Manager of one of Australia’s largest resource firms and over the recent past have lead teams which have overhauled major airlines recruitment and selection strategy and also run numerous assessment processes for all or rather many of Queensland mining companies. It has been my observation that no robust selection process could exist without an interview, so put simply, it is best practice and therefore I would unequivocally support the motion put by the Bro President.

RW Bro Richard King asked for clarification of the motion. He said that the motion purported to be in relation to a challenge for an Office against a person already recommended by the Board’s committee. “May I have it clarified as to whether the interview which is being mandated by this amendment will be after the Board has already made a recommendation or before and may I also ask for clarification as to whether there will be any sanction to any person who does not appear?” he said..

The Board President said that the first issue was of course that the Board supports RW Bro Williamson’ s amendment. The second point was not immediately clear from RW Bro King the situation is, the way the motion will be implemented is that if a person is summoned to an interview and chooses not to attend, he will not be able to challenge. If a person wishes to be interviewed and he requests that he be interviewed, then he will be entitled to be interviewed and in either case, if he is not recommended, he will certainly be able to challenge. The situation that is covered is if a member is called to interview and he chooses not to come, then he forfeits his right challenge. I hope that clarifies it.RW Bro King then asked for further clarification as when RW Bro Williamson was speaking he was given an unequivocal and clear undertaking that it was not the case that if he didn’t attend the interview he could not stand for the challenge.

The President said that was not the clarification he gave RW Bro Williamson. “I said to him that if a person is interviewed, he is entitled to challenge if he is not successful. If he wishes to be interviewed, he may indicated his wishes and on the outcome of that, he may challenge, but that is an initiative to be taken by the brother.”

RW Bro King said that was not exactly as he understood it. “My question I will put again to the President. If a brother nominates for Grand Office and The Board or its relevant committee does not choose to call him for an interview, will

that negate his right to challenge ? “The President said it would not because the Board had not taken an initiative in that manner so therefore his rights would still remain.

The Grand Master then put the amendment proposed by RW Bro Williamson and seconded by RW Bro Thomas. The amendment was carried. It was then put as the motion and was carried.

VACANCY FOR GRAND OFFICE 2011-2012: The Board President said that vacancies existed for one Junior Grand Deacon and one Grand Steward for the Term 2011-2012. One nomination had been received for the position of Junior Grand Deacon and was in order -- Wor Bro PM (Phil) Costello SGD. One nomination had been received for the position of Grand Steward and was in order--Wor Bro P S K (Peter) Hooper PGStwd.

The Grand Master announced that as there was only one nomination for each of the vacant positions he declared them elected to their respective positions for the term 2011-2012.

ELECTION OF THREE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES: Nominations closed April 1, 2011. Three nominations had been received and all were in order: RW Bro C O (Col) Mander PAGM, RW Bro A B (Tony) Ozanne PJGW, Wor Bro S (Shawn) Ket. The Grand Master declared them duly elected.

ELECTION OF ONE MEMBER FOR THE BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE AND OF AGED MASONS WIDOWS AND ORPHANS FUND. The Board President advised that this item pertained to the election of one member of the Board of Benevolence Aged Masons Widows and Orphans for the term 2011-2014. (One nomination had been received and was in order) --- Wor Bro B P Milner PJGD. The Grand Master declared him duly elected.

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF GENERAL PURPOSES: The Board President said that the report of the Board of General Purposes had been circulated to members of Grand Lodge and he moved that it be taken as read and entered into the record of the afternoon’s proceedings. This was seconded by Wor. Bro. Ket and carried. He said that the board had held 3 meetings since the March Quarterly Communication. he also reported on Lodges celebrating their Centenary during the next quarter. He took the opportunity to congratulate the brethren of Fraser Lodge No. 210 on reaching this significant milestone and would encourage as many brethren as possible to support the lodge during their celebrations. The MW Grand Master and a team of Grand Officers would attend the lodge and perform a Re-enactment of Consecration Ceremony on Saturday July 23, 2011.


Queensland Lodge No 002 would be celebrating its Sesquicentennial during the next quarter.

He advised that nominations for Grand Office for the term 2012-2013 would close on Thursday, June 30, 2011. All Past Masters of two years or more were encouraged to nominate to enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie.

Queensland University Freemasons’ Scholarships 2011: These Scholarships are given in recognition of the donation by the Freemasons of Queensland of the old Alice Street Masonic Centre to the University in 1930. That building became the Medical School and the Scholarships are normally awarded to fourth year medical students.Each of the three winners will receive a cheque for $1,000.This year’s recipients are: Mr. James Johnston, Ms Elizabeth Thompson, Mr. Maximilian Stephens. (All have Masonic affiliations.

Grand Proclamation and Investiture of Grand Officers: MW Bro. Adrian BURTON GM shall be Proclaimed as Grand Master and Grand Officers invested in a ceremony to take place at the Masonic Memorial Centre, Ann Street at 3.30 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, 2011. Following that there will be a catered meal within the Ann Street Centre.

Applications for permission to ballot for Initiates and Affiliates since the March Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge: Permission to ballot has been issued for 77 applications for initiation and 58 applications for affiliation, 27 of which were rejoining brethren. Net membership as at June 3, 2011 was 8826. Average age of initiates is 37.5 years.

The date of the next Quarterly Communication is Wednesday September 7, 2011 at the Ann Street Memorial Centre.

The President then moved that the Board report as a whole be adopted. This was seconded by Wor Bro Ket and carried.REPORT OF THE GRAND TREASURER: The Grand Treasurer moved that his report be received and entered into the record of the afternoon’s proceedings. This was seconded by RW Bro Lorimer and Carried.

Financial Results for Year to Date: The actual results to the end of May 2011 for those operations controlled by the Board of General Purposes showed a surplus of $812,000 for the 11 months. This is $862,000 ahead of our budget expectations due mainly to the net property values received by Grand Lodge under the Temple Equity Scheme. Over the past financial year, the Temple Equity Scheme has seen an unprecedented growth in Grand Lodge property holdings. Equity interests in the following thirteen Temples have been acquired in the year to date: Yeppoon,

Blackbutt, Blackwater, Cloncurry, Biggenden, Baralaba, Cairns, Lowood, Giru, St. George, Wynnum, Coolangatta, Wallangarra.

The number of Grand Lodge property holdings increased from 12 in 2009 to equity interests in 25 properties this year. “I am very proud to say that in every agreement made with the resident lodges, our common interests have been served and the arrangements have strengthened the practice of Freemasonry throughout the State” he said. “I am currently in negotiations with many other Lodges throughout Queensland and I pledge to them, that I will make every effort to provide them with the resources they need to maintain their Temples. For our mutual benefit, I have asked of each of them to add to the financial strength of this Grand Lodge via an equity participation in their Temple. It is only through a strong and compassionate Grand Lodge that Masonry will prosper. Our ships must all sail in the same direction and we must strategically think in terms of generations not just months or years when it comes to the preservation and promotion of our membership and profits”.Liquid reserves of around three million dollars are currently all held in diversified managed funds and cash term deposits, approximately split evenly between cash and equities.The budget for the next financial year is being finalised by the Finance Committee. I shall formally announce the new member’s dues figure at the September 2011 Communication, for commencement January 1, 2012.Centre Rents will increase by the CPI percentage of 3.6% as from July 1, 2011. The outstanding Heritage Motel loan owed to this Grand Lodge from the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria has been resolved via an agreement between the Board of General Purposes and the District Board of Carpentaria. The District has agreed to transfer 50% of the Cairns Masonic Temple to Grand Lodge, in return for forgiveness of the loan and a sinking fund provision for the perpetual upkeep and maintenance of the Temple. “The agreement is commercially beneficial to both parties, and honours the legacy entrusted to us. All parties are very happy with the result, which is now finalised” he said.

The Grand Treasurer said he would like to pay tribute to the service to Freemasonry to date by RW Bro Cedric Holland. He said he had worked with RW Bro Holland for seven years, from when he joined the Finance Committee as a member right through to his Presidency of the Board of General Purposes.In the Government of very large organisations, very few people are aware of all the facts and reasons behind many decisions Over the years, time and again, he had seen the quality of RW Bro Holland. He had never concerned himself with being the most popular man in the room; the best leaders are far more concerned about being right than being popular. “I have not worked with a more competent, qualified

and effective Colleague.I sincerely thank him for his support to me, his service to the Craft, and the tremendous value his selfless contribution has added to this Grand Lodge” said the Grand Treasurer.

He then moved that his report be adopted and entered into the record of the day’s proceedings. This was seconded by RW Bro Lorimer and carried.

ANTHEM: “I Believe”. (Solo D. Gwynne & Choir)

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF BENEVOLENCE AND OF AGED MASONS, WIDOWS AND ORPHANS’ FUND: The President moved that the report, having been printed and circulated members of Grand Lodge, that it be received and entered in the record of the day’s proceedings. This was seconded by the vice president and carried.Fund of Benevolence Grants: The amount expended on Cost of Living and Education Allowances for the quarter ended March 31, 2011 was $34,860. Lump Sum Grants from the fund during the quarter totalled $24,945. Flood & Cyclone grants for the quarter totalled $75,270

Donations: Donations to the Aged Masons, Widows and Orphans’ Fund during the quarter were $146,608. Jewel Donations to the Fund of Benevolence during the quarter were $3,655. Requests for the following Jewels were received: 6 Life Patron, 4 Life Vice Patron, 6 Life Vice President, 16 Life Governor.

Benevolence: Grants in response to Petitions for Relief from Brethren and widows in need of support following the natural calamities which occurred earlier in the year have now been made from the Fund of Benevolence to 39 recipients and these total $ 75,270. This is in addition to the contribution of $200,000 pledged to the Grand Master’s Flood and Cyclone Appeal.

Benevolence: Cost of Living Allowances and Education Allowances amounting to $ 34,860 and matching Dollar for Dollar Grants in support of individual Lodges’ community support projects of $ 11,795 have been paid during the quarter. As I had informed brethren at last Communication, this year the Fund of Benevolence will experience distributions in excess of income generated from investments which means that for the first time the Board has eaten into capital.

Masonic Care: Lucinda, our new 153 bed residential aged care facility at Sandgate, was officially opened by Her Excellency the Governor of Queensland on March 15. While the standard of this facility has met the Board’s expectations and has achieved high acclaim from residents, families, referral


agencies, and importantly the accreditation agency, management has had to deal with a higher than acceptable level of building defects. Whilst these are in the process of being resolved, this process has been costly and time consuming for management and consultants.

A construction contract for circa $ 33.6 million has been entered into with McNab Constructions Pty Ltd for the new 90 bed residential aged care facility, community facilities, and the first 36 of 72 independent living apartments on our Townsville site. Construction has commenced and the Grand Master will lay the Foundation Stone on Saturday 11 June.

Response to marketing initiatives for our planned new independent living apartment projects for Sandgate and Townsville continue to exceed expectations. Construction of the first 36 apartments at Sandgate will commence early in the New Year and architects and consultants have already been commissioned to commence the design and approval process for the next stage of 52 apartments so that these can be commenced as soon as possible.We are nearing invitation of tenders for the final stage of the Arundel hostel and village with a $6 million project to add 12 aged care beds and enhanced service facilities.

The balance of the Board’s property portfolio has been reviewed leading to consideration of disposal of certain surplus unused land. When these disposals are achieved proceeds will be applied to funding upgrade of existing facilities and to the next stage of future development of two of these sites.

Geriatric Medical Foundation: Before I handover to the Board Treasurer, I would like to make comment upon the activities of the Geriatric Medical Foundation of Queensland, for which, wearing another of my hatsI am the Deputy Chairman. Brethren may be aware that the Foundation was established in 1986 by the Freemasons of Queensland as a Bicentennial Project with their capital contribution of $1 million to which further funds raised through tax deductible donations were added. It was specifically established to endow the Masonic Chair of Geriatric Medicine in the University of Queensland. Inclusive of the Grand Master who is an ex officio Director, the Board comprises seven members, five of whom are Freemasons while two arehighly respected members of the business and professional community. Current investment funds are marginally above $ 4 million which were enhanced this year by a generous anonymous bequest from the estate of a deceased Freemason for $200,000. In common with many other charitable foundations, the capital value of its investment portfolio was adversely impacted by the GFC but fortuitously its earnings have not been

affected to the same extent and it has been able to maintain its level of financial support to the U of Q chair as well as to specific research projects into Tele-geriatrics which enable delivery of geriatric consulting services to remote areas, and into ongoing research into Parkinson’s Disease. This current year’s distributions in support of these projects will reach $ 220,000.

Masonic Care Queensland is working closely with the University of Queensland and Queensland Institute of Technology in a number of research projects directed at enhancing the quality of care being delivered not only to our residents but also to all those in aged care. Our Board and the Foundation have not, hitherto, been as closely aligned as they should be and it is pleasing to note the Foundation held its most recent meeting in our newly refurbished boardroom at Sandgate. I fondly hope that its Board will adopt Sandgate as its home. I should record, in this place, the sudden passing on 25 March of RW Bro. Donald James Cumming PJGW who was at the time of his death the Secretary of the Foundation and to pay tribute to his service, not only to the Foundation, but also to the Board of Benevolence 1994 to 1995 and to this Grand Lodge in which he served as Deputy Grand Treasurer and then Grand Treasurer for the years 1987 to 1992.The Board President then asked the Board’s Treasurer to provide the Board’s Financial Report.

Wor Bro T Wiltshire then gave his report on the financial results of the Board of Benevolence and of the Aged Masons Widows and Orphans’ Fund (the Board) for the period ending March 31 2011.

Financial Results For The Nine Months Ended March 31 2011: The results for the nine months ended 31 March 2011 are ahead of budget and continue to result in from the improved income in the Central and Southern region. This period has shown an operating loss of ($994,000) compared to a budgeted loss of ($2,304,000), which is $1,310,000 better than anticipated. This result excludes interest on investments and depreciation expense.Total income for the nine months exceeds budget by $1,057,000 primarily due to the higher subsidy income at Sandgate. This has been offset by lower subsidy levels at both northern regions. The Board expects that these income levels will be maintained for the rest of this financial year to contribute to an outcome better than budget. Expenditure is under budget for the period by $252,000. This result arises mainly from savings to food, consumables, advertising, training, electricity and rates. Central and Southern region is currently ahead of budget by $1,400,000 due mainly to the improved subsidies with overall expenditure marginally under budget.

North Queensland is behind budget by ($164,000), mainly due to reduced occupancy and subsidy income and declining bond income. This has been partly offset by saving in wages, training, food and rates. Attracting residents to this facility continues to be a challenge particularly now that redevelopment of the site has commenced.

Carpentaria is ahead of budget by $74,000. Total income is under budget with lower subsidy income mostly offset by higher village retentions due to timing of unit turnovers. Subsidy income has improved in recent months and is expected to continue with a new facility management team in place. Expenditure is significantly less than budget primarily resulting from reduced expenditure on consumables, maintenance, training and advertising.

Balance Sheet Movements For The Nine Months Ended March 31, 2011: The market value of the managed fund portfolio decreased to $39.32 million from $42.93 million due primarily to the sale of part of the QIC investment for $4.45 million. The balance of the bank accounts at the end of March was $6.30 million; this balance will reduce over the coming months as redevelopment of Townsville continues. The Fund of Benevolence total cash and managed investments has increased slightly since the last report and shows a total market value of $6.40 million up from $6.29 million. This fund has provided almost $302,000 in benevolent funding, Dollar for Dollar grants, flood and cyclone relief. The balance of the Bond and Loan Liability as at March 31 is $54.03 million compared to $54.40 million at December 31. The balance of funds from the Elson Estate is yet to be received, with $244,000 remaining in cash and term deposits following completion of the Tramore Street development. Total expenditure to date on the Lucinda facility at Sandgate is $35.65 million with a further amount of approximately $500,000 owed to the builder at the end of the defects period. The approximate cost of the Townsville redevelopment is $33.66 million and this work has recently commenced.

The President, Board of Benevolence then moved that the report of the Board of Benevolence as a whole be adopted. This was seconded by Wor Bro Bruce Milner and carried.

REPORTS OF THE DISTRICT GRAND MASTERS OF CARPENTARIA AND NORTH QUEENSLAND: The President of the Board of General Purposes advised that copies of these reports had been handed out that evening. He commended them to the Brethren. The Grand Master and his team had a most fruitful series of visits up there in the last couple of weeks to perform the District Grand Installations and in both venues, the warmth of the welcome was

SALUTATION FIRST NAMES SURNAME LODGE NO RANKRW Bro Alan Leslie CONNORS Moreton 226 PAGMRW Bro Charles Irving YOUNGER Viking 394 PSGWRW Bro Cecil Reginald WEBBER Burleigh 307 PJGWRW Bro David John WILLANS Walkerston 482 PJGWVW Bro William James Thomas OLSSEN Wowan 315 PDGDCVW Bro Maurice Howard TOPHAM Bayside Daylight 523 PDGDCWor Bro Dale Michael CASTLE Blackbutt 216 PJGDWor Bro Neville William HUMPHRIS Prince Leopold 045 PGPurs

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quite apparent. He then moved they be taken as read and entered into the record of the afternoon’s proceedings. This was seconded by Wor Bro Shawn Ket and carried.

ANTHEM: “Creations”. Hymn.

PRESENTATION OF COMMISSIONS: The Grand Master presented three Commissions to the following brethren: Grand Lodge of Japan (RW Bro W A (Wayne) Williamson PDGM); Grand Lodge of Cyprus (RW Bro J (John) Aronis PJGW GTreas); Grand Lodge of Finland (RW Bro J (John) Black PJGW). He congratulated the three representatives.PRESENTATION OF JEWELS, LAPEL PINS AND CERTIFICATES: The Grand Master presented RW Bro Mitchell PJGW with a 50 year jewel and lapel pin.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF PAST GRAND RANK CONFERRED: This item and the Presentation of Jewels prior to the Quarterly Communication are featured on Page ? of this section.

GENERAL BUSINESS (of informative nature with kind permission of the Most Worshipful Grand Master): The Grand Master called upon the Assistant Grand Master, RW Bro Alan Townson to provide a report on the progress of the Grand Master’s Flood and Cyclone Appeal:Assistant Grand Master: “I present the report of the Coordination Group for the Grand Master’s Flood and Cyclone Appeal. As you have already heard the fund balance is such that the target of one million dollars is well within sight and all Contributors are to be thanked and congratulated. Let us keep up the good work.

Lodge Members and the Board of Benevolence have been working hard to ensure those Masonic families affected by the floods or cyclone receive support.To date 45 Masonic families have received relief payments. 16 from Brisbane, six from Ipswich, five from Tully, four from Dalby, two each from Chinchilla and the Lockyer Valley and 10 others from around Queensland including Tara, Texas, Roma, Oakey, St

George, Innisfail and Cardwell.

“I reported at the last Communication that we are liaising with Regional Councils to ascertain their priority projects. We have been warmly received but again Councils, being public sector organisations, respond with differing senses of urgency. Some have provided us with good leads while with others, it is still work in progress.

“Some Lodges have put forward suggestions which are still being worked on and I do ask that Lodge Members should continue to advise the Coordination Committee of their suggestions particularly where prior relationship exist with Community Organisations. A funding criteria document is available to assist those Organisations who may wish to apply for funding from the Appeal.“Approval has been given for grants totalling $150,000 for: Replacement of Council playground facilities at Ellen, Bundaberg; This will help the Bundaberg Community to return to some of its recreational activities.

1. Rebuilding of an Announcer’s facility at Kilkivan Showgrounds. There are so many activities in this country town that are use the showground. In particular the Australian Campdraft National Finals meet in September this year; and 2. Replacement of radio transmitter= and facilities in partnership with Tarong Energy for Crow FM 90.7 based at Wondai. The radio station broadcasts to the Burnett region and is especially important for communicating emergency services information.

“The proponents of these projects are more than willing to give credit and publicity to Freemasons Queensland. “Brethren, you have given generously to the appeal and we ask that your efforts continue as we

close on the target of one million dollars. You should also turn your attention to assisting the Coordination Group with funds allocation. Let know about those projects that you want to see funded to assist Community Groups recover in your locality. It will also raise the profile of Freemasonry as an organisation working in your Communities”.

Presentation of Cheques: There were a number of cheques presented in support of the Grand Master’s Flood and Cyclone Appeal. They were from Toowoomba and District Masonic Council ($1000); Halcyon Lodge No 492 ($1400); Darling Downs Lodge No 066 $500), all presented by RW Bro Keith Kahler; Yeronga Lodge No. 246 ($1000) presented by Bro Jabar; Morningside Lodge No 196 ($2020) presented by RW Bro Thomas; Qld. Sovereign Council No 6 ($1000) presented by Grand Commander Bro Ben Muirhead; United Grand Lodge of Victoria ($150,000) presented by RW Bro Greg Goding.

Before closing Grand Lodge the Grand Master said he wished to thank all present for their commitment to Freemasonry and in making the effort to come to Southport for the Quarterly Communication. He also said how pleased he was to see a number of Entered Apprentices, Fellow Craft Freemasons and Master Masons present.

CLOSING ODE: The Brethren.

TO CLOSE GRAND LODGE: Grand Lodge was closed in ample form and with solemn prayer.

Three brethren from Baralaba Lodge No 437 were presented with 50 year jewels at the lodge installation banquet recently. The well attended banquet included ladies, invited guests and brethren. A total of 60 were present to witness the presentations.

Brethren from Proserpine, Springsure, Emerald, Blackwater, Rockhampton, Mt Morgan, Biloela and Grafton (NSW) were there to enjoy the special occasion. Arrangements are being made to have a 50 year NSW jewel presented to affiliated member Bro Laurie Groves by RW Bro Paul Bienek PAGM.

Bro Groves has been a patient in the Maoura Hospital, 60 km from Baralaba.

150 Years Of Freemasonary In BaralabaSince 1960

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A North Queensland Freemason was the recipient of an Australia Day medal this year. The award was the Order of Australia Medal conferred on him for service to the community, particularly through All Souls St. Gabriels School. He is VW Bro Jim Rebgetz, a member and currently Senior Deacon of Corinthian Lodge No 71. Born in Pentland, North Queensland, he lived in that area until 1969. Most of his life has been spent in rural pursuits, mainly in the pastoral industry. He attended the All Saints’ School as a boarder.

After moving to the Mingela and Ravenswood area in 1969 he continued with his community involvements and was a member of the Mingela Centenary committee in 1982. He was made a life member of the Mingela Race club in 1992. VW Bro Rebgetz was a member of the United Graziers Association of Central and Northern Queensland, served as chairman and secretary of the Charters Towers branch and was a member of the Northern Cattle Committee. He was made a life member

of the Central and Northern Queensland branch for services to the Association over many years. In 1973 he was elected to the Dalrymple Shire Council. He retired after 21 years of service. During that time he was Deputy Chairman for 9 years and also Chairman of the saleyard committee. He was an original board member and currently deputy chairman of Dalrymple Villa (a not for profit Aged Care Home). He became a member of the Board of Governors of St Gabriels in 1969 and continued until the board was closed in 2007. He was also a member of the Board of All Souls School. The schools amalgamated and are now known as All Souls St Gabriels School (ASSG). The Governor of Queensland, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley was also the recipient of an Australia Day Award. She has been made a companion in the Order of Australia for her contribution to the people in the State and to Australia’s international relations. The United Grand Lodge of Queensland Grand Master, MW Bro Adrian Burton sent congratulatory messages to both the Governor and VW Bro Rebgetz.

Pictured is Her Excellency with VW Bro Rebgetz after she had presented him with his award.

Australia Day Awards

The picture above shows the three jewel recipients with RW Bro Chris Tollner PAGM (left) who extended “Well Done” words of congratulations. They are RW Bro Paul Bienek PAGM, Wor Bro John Major PJGD and RW Bro Colin Major BEM PJGW.

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SERVICE JEWELS PRESENTEDJEWELS PRESENTED BY MW GRAND MASTER:

50 Year (9 Carat Gold) Lapel Pins and Jewels: * RW Bro P W Mitchell PJGW ~ Mooloolah Lodge No. 334* Bro P E Murdoch ~ Wowan Lodge No. 315 Wo. Bro N L Russell ~ Atherton Duke of Connaught Lodge No. 150

OTHER JEWELS PRESENTED:

60 Year (9 Carat Gold) Lapel Pin and Jewels: Wor Bro R Baguley ~ St George Lodge No. 20 Wor Bro S G Bowen ~ William McLeod Lodge No. 241 RW Bro J C Burnell PSGW ~ Murray Lodge No. 177* VW Bro G R Cook PDGDC ~ Proserpine Whitsunday Lodge No. 251 Wor Bro I B Hart ~ Lord Dufferin Lodge No. 48 RW Bro E J Howson PJGW ~ Kianawah Lodge No. 450 VW Bro H F Horstmann PDGDC ~ Victoria Lodge No. 10 VW Bro A H Jansen PDGDC ~ Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge No. 521 (Jewel on behalf of NSW & ACT)* VW Bro D J Jenkinson PDGDC ~ Tullibardine Lodge No. 227 Wor Bro W L Percy PJGD ~ Mylne Lodge No. 61* VW Bro S F Peters PDGDC ~ Gatton Lodge No. 87 Bro K W Robertson ~ Lord Dufferin Lodge No. 48 VW Bro A S Rosser PDGDC ~ Tamborine Lodge No. 356 VW Bro K J Shanks PDGDC ~ Townsville Lodge No. 377 VW Bro W R Sinton PDGDC ~ Hope Lodge No. 72 Wor Bro G R Taylor ~ Euclid Lodge No. 502 50 Year (9 Carat Gold) Lapel Pin and Jewels:* Wor Bro G Anderson ~ Maryborough Lodge No. 86* RW Bro P W Bienek PAGM ~ Baralaba Lodge No. 437* Wor Bro D J Bowerman ~ Ashlar Magnetic Lodge No. 509* Wor Bro W J Broomham ~ Thespian Lodge No. 268* Wor Bro E L Draheim ~ Queensland Lodge No. 2* Bro L G Gay ~ Kingaroy Lodge No. 189 Wor Bro L F Groves ~ Baralaba Lodge No. 437 (Jewel on behalf of NSW & ACT)* Wor Bro R J Harding PSGD ~ Victoria Lodge No. 10* Wo. Bro E W K Hoey ~ Crow’s Nest Cooyar Lodge No. 159* RW Bro D T Hutton PJGW ~ Garden City Daylight Lodge No. 531* Wor Bro R K Ireland O.A.M. ~ Temple Memorial Lodge No. 376* RW Bro C R Major B.E.M., PJGW ~ Baralaba Lodge No. 437* Wor. Bro J L Major PJGD ~ Baralaba Lodge No. 437 Wor Bro D J D Marriott ~ Stanley Lodge No. 37 (Jewel on behalf of NSW & ACT)* VW Bro J S McIntyre PDGDC ~ Lee Bryce Lodge No. 142* Bro G E McCamley K.B. M.B.E. ~ Yeppoon Lodge No. 316* Bro D E S McLean ~ Mitchell Lodge No. 149* RW Bro D A Locarnini PJGW ~ Herberton Corrie Lodge No. 69 Wor Bro W J Pearson ~ Gatton Lodge No. 87 Wor Bro S A Perry (deceased) ~ Ashlar Magnetic Lodge No. 509 (presented to his wife) Wor Bro V W Rice (deceased) ~ Monto Lodge No. 370 (presented to his wife)* Wor Bro B L Smith PJGD ~ Dinmore Temperance Lodge No. 275* Wor Bro D J Stewart ~ Kaye Lodge No. 234* Wor Bro D A Young PGStdBr ~ Thistle Lodge No. 490* Wor Bro N R Zillman ~ Maryborough Lodge No. 86

*Recipient has received both Lapel Pin and Service Jewel



Double First Degree at Dennistoun Lodge

In the picture above, Wor Bro Sondergeld is shown congratulating Bro Stevens following the second degree ceremony. They are flanked by senior and junior deacons, Bro Paul Kirk and Bro Tim Johnson.

Lodges in Action

The two candidates pictured above are Karl Schwantes (left) and Norm Barrett (right).

A double First Degree was conducted recently by Dennistoun Lodge members. Bro Schwantes has already excelled himself by participating in the St Vinnies CEO sleepout. He raised $4000. The amount raised by Queensland CEOs is $500,000 plus, and Australia-wide $3.8 million has been raised. Bro. Barrett is also a very keen entered apprentice. Even prior to his initiation when being interviewed his first question was to find out if the Grand Master’s Flood and Cyclone appeal would grant him permission as a non-mason to make a donation! Since July last year Dennistoun Lodge has received a large influx of candidates and affiliates. Their record in the past 12 months is eight initiates, three affiliates, five more candidates to initiate and another two applications for affiliation are being processed.

Prince Albert Lodge No. 248 is well-known for its entertaining and diversified festive boards with a different theme each time they meet. Of course their work in the lodge is also of a high standard. Some time ago the lodge raised Bro Ben Bold to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason. Bro Bold is an extremely busy

young man, working on the northern airport tunnel, doing 12 hour night shifts, six days a week, so his time is quite limited in respect to lodge attendance. He is very keen on Freemasonry and will be as active as he can, subject to workload. On that evening there were 41 Freemasons in the lodge room and the festive board theme

Presentation of 60 year jewel VW.Bro. Albert Jansen.

Pictured left to right: Wor Bro Dreger , Mrs. Barbara Price, Mrs. Kay Rogers and RW Bro Russell Clarke.

VW Bro Albert Jansen PDGIW (NSW) was presented with his 60 Year Service Jewel and Certificate at a Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge regular meeting by AGSWks VW Bro Ross Wolff. VW Bro Jansen (pictured on the right) was initiated on May 16 1951 in NSW and affiliated with Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge January 4 2003. Since that time he has been a staunch member of the lodge and is highly respected as an elderly statesman.

Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge

The Worshipful Master of Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge No 521 (Wor Bro Ron Dreger) presented Masonic Widow Brooches to Mrs Barbara Price, wife of the late Wor Bro Bill Price and to Mrs. Kay Rogers, wife of the late Wor Bro Ted Rogers. Both Ted and Bill had worked hard for the lodge over many years and will be sadly missed by all.

North Australian Lodge Visit

for the month was “Alice in Wonderland” Mad-Hatters party. The festive board room was decorated accordingly and the food consisted of rabbit HOP pot, and fairy cakes for dessert.The games consisted of an egg and spoon race, with a mystery egg amongst the hard boiled ones, which, true to form, Rt Wor Bro Brian Dalglish (North Australian No. 1) dropped right at the start. The Treasurer quickly wrote out a debit invoice to him for ten cents. Denise Johnson, wife of the Worshipful Master of Prince Albert, Louise Rowe, wife of the Junior Warden and Robyn Annear-Walker, wife of the Chaplain all assisted in the preparation and serving of the meal, which was highly acclaimed by the hungry crowd.

The pictures above depict just how much everyone enjoyed the night.

Prince Albert Activities

Queensland

The brethren of Warwick Lodge No. 160 received a visit from the brethren of North Australian Lodge No. 1 who brought with them a candidate, Bro Peter Stevens. In a well-arranged ceremony, representatives from both lodges passed him to the second degree. At the end of the evening Bro. Stevens was presented with a commemorative pen and booklet by Wor Bro Matthew Sondergeld, the Master of Warwick Lodge. All who attended voted the night an enjoyable one with friendships being made and old friendships being renewed. The visiting brethren stayed in Warwick overnight and the next day RW Bro Ron Bryant took them on a tour of the city and district.


Port Moresby Lodge InstallationIn May this year the Deputy Grand Master (RW Bro Dr Gary Bacon), accompanied by RW Bro Arthur Beards PDGM, and VW Bro Ross Stewart DGDC journeyed north to perform the work of Installation and Investiture of Officers at Port Moresby Lodge No 445 UGLQ with the assistance of local brethren. According to the Deputy Grand Master “it was a superb experience”. The local brethren and their families went out of their way to provide a welcome and hospitality that time will not readily forget. There was opportunity to meet and greet on the Friday evening in a bar area decked out with memorabilia of the original MING (Masons in New Guinea) WW2 days. A practice was held after a city orientation tour and then followed the ceremony of installing Bro Robert Campbell and investing his team of Officers. Some 18 of the 35 members of Port Moresby Lodge are Master Masons and similarly 8 of the 18 lodge Officers. Their Masonic future looks bright. A most pleasing aspect of the Installation was the number of visitors who made a big effort to attend from distant areas - Mt Hagan through to Rabaul. The banquet after the ceremony was regarded by the Brisbane visitors as being an outstanding function.

The food was prepared in situ by trainee cooks under the direction of their TAFE lecturers. Entertainment was provided by PNG musical legend and former keyboard player with Yothu Yindi, Baruka Tau, and a team of young singers and dancers. The Worshipful Master was given a special surprise when his extended family provided a musical melody. For our ‘retired’ Grand Herald (RW Bro Arthur Beards PDGM) it was a rerun, 21 years after his first visit to Port Moresby in a team led by MW Bro Mac Kinross PGM. He enjoyed the 2011 event with gusto and entertained the banquet with the backing of Baruka Tau. Before exiting on the Sunday afternoon the Brisbane team were treated to an uplifting visit to the War Cemetery at Bomana and a white knuckle ride up the pot holed mountain road to Sogeri, near to the start of the Kokoda Trail. The local fruit, specially pineapple and banana, had taste seemingly lost from Aussie fruit. The Deputy Grand Master said “I have to use a Gen Y+ term to describe the total PNG experience --- ‘awesome’. “I reckon we went up as Baby Boomers and returned in Y frame” he said. He also expressed his sincere thanks to all the wonderful craftsman and their families for making the visit so special.

Following an unprecedented three years as Worshipful Master of Dennistoun Lodge (following dispensation from the MW Grand Master), Wor Bro Chris Devine, at the 2011 Lodge Installation Festive Board, was presented with a special gift by his brethren, being the “Sword of Solomon”. Sourced by Bro Bob Hume, the lodge Junior Deacon, this full sized and weighted replica also comes with a wooden frame so that it can be wall mounted. However, prior to its mounting, the new Master of Dennistoun Lodge, Wor Bro Shawn Allen, requested the use of the Sword to cut the Installation cake.

Port Moresby Lodge 445 Installation, Grand Lodge team and Lodge Officers

“The Voice” (R W Bro Arthur Beards) auditions before the Festive crowd in Port Moresby

Newly installed Master of Dennistoun Lodge Wor Bro Shawn Allen “cuts” the cake

Wor Bro Devine (left) receives his special gift from Bro Bob Hume

The Sword of Solomon

Over the years Montville Lodge No. 260 has been innovative with musical and audio-visual nights, and at a recent meeting pushed the boundary a little further with a Trivia Night under the guidance of Wor Bro Rod Strachan .An invitation to Sunshine Coast lodges to make it an inter-lodge competitive event captured the collective imagination sufficiently for six lodges to participate,

yielding nine groups of four individuals. With the lodge closed after a brief administrative meeting, Trivia master Rod kept things moving with a mix of humour, Masonic education and a test of general knowledge. Maroochydore’s group took out the prize, a Landsborough protest being over-ruled! A lively festive board topped off the night of “being happy and communicating happiness”.

Trivia Night at Montville

Groups at work at Montville 260 Trivia Night.(Photo taken by Wor Bro Dorr, Mooloolah Lodge)

Lodges in Action Queensland


District Grand Lodge of North Queensland InstallationRW Bro Phillip Alwyn Geertz has been installed as District Grand Master of North Queensland at the Masonic Centre in Walker Street, Townsville. An open ceremony was held in the afternoon attended by 150 brethren and visitors. The Grand Master, MW Bro Adrian Burton was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Regina Burton. Also present from UGLQ in Brisbane were the President of the Board of General Purposes (RW Bro Cedric Holland), the Grand Director of Ceremonies (RW Bro David Gray), the Grand Herald (RW Bro John Ellsworth) and the Grand Organist (RW Bro Andrew Melvin). The District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria was well represented

by RW Bro Peter Johnson, the District Grand Master and his wife Liz, the Deputy District Grand Master, VW Bro Bob Wakely and his wife Marlene, the Deputy District Grand Master designate, Lyndon Brandt and his wife Madeleine accompanied by several District Grand Officers. Two visitors from the Grand Court of Queensland Order of the Amaranth were present. Honoured Lady Judy Young, Past Grand Royal Patron was accompanied by the Grand Royal Patron, Sir Knight William Gennings. Judy Young is the sister of RW Bro Geertz. She resides in Brisbane. The Deputy Grand Master of the Australian North East of the Operative Freemasons, Wor Bro Dick Hodges was also

present. As RW Bro Geertz was a DeMolay in his younger years, two DeMolay brethren from his Chapter in Brisbane made the trip to Townsville for the ceremony. They were RW Bro Harold Littler and Wor Bro Ron Walker. The Job’s Daughters Townsville Bethel was represented by Sarah Rowe. Family members of RW Bro Geertz and his wife Marie came up from Brisbane to attend. Following the ceremony a banquet was held in the Supper Room and this was attended by 135 guests. Many visiting Freemasons from regional areas were present and renewed old friendships. The Grand Master’s response to his toast covered RW Bro Geertz’s history in Freemasonry and compared his entry into Freemasonry with other major happenings around the world in that year.

RW Bro Jack Berry PAGM was the MW Grand Master’s representative at this Installation.

Wor Bro Harry Merry was installed as Master of Athelstane Lodge No 35 (Yeppoon) recently. The previous time Wor Bro Merry was Installed was 39 years ago in 1972.

Master again after 39 years

Lodges in Action North Queensland

The Grand Master, MW Bro Adrian Burton is pictured proclaiming RW Bro Phillip Geertz as the new District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of North Queensland with the words “Behold, your new District Grand Master”.

The newly installed District Grand Master, RW Bro Phillip Geertz and his wife Marie being congratulated by Past District Grand Masters of North Queensland and their wives.L-R RW Bro Ian MacKenzie, Jodie MacKenzie, Yvonne Benn, RW Bro Vaughan Benn, RW Bro Doug Giffard, Theo Giffard, RW Bro Jim Gist, Jewel Gist, Joyce Barker and RW Bro Noel Baker, June Grinham and RW Bro Ken Grinham.

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Cairns OES Chapter No 103 held its Installation in June. The installing officer was Sister Margaret Dorries PWM and the installing marshal was Sister Dorothy Russell PWGM. Installing chaplain was Bro Barry Hungerford PWP and assistant installing marshal Sister Sue Hungerford PWM. Organist was Sister Shirley Lewis, installing warder was Bro Owen Lewis and installing sentinel was Bro Jack Jenkin PWP. The festive board which followed the ceremony was attended by 48 people.The 62nd Anniversary of this Chapter will be on November 5 this year.

OES Installation

Pictured right are the new Worthy Matron and her points. From left to right, Sister Gladys Stevens (Electa), Sister Jill Kreigher (Martha), Worthy Matron Rosita Player, Sister Leone Stevens (Ruth), Sister Madeleine Brandt (Ester) and Sister Lea Kettle (Adah).

Other Orders

The annual Job’s Daughters debutante ball was held in June at the Holiday Inn, Roma Street Brisbane.

Eight young ladies took centre stage as debutantes with their partners. who were introduced to society by the Grand Master, MW Bro Adrian Burton, Mrs. Regina Burton, the Jurisdictional Guardian of Job’s Daughters Denise Larter, and Associate Jurisdictional Guardian Malcolm Cope. It was an impressive event with over

120 people in attendance to witness the introduction of the debutantes, a special debutante waltz, and other formalities that followed.

There has been a lot of time and effort contributed by the ball committee to make this night not only a special one the debutantes and their partners, but their family and friends as well.

Thanks must go to the coordinator, Mrs

Job’s Daughters Debutante Ball

Pictured left to right are: Jurisdictional Guardian Denise Larter, Anita King, Amanda Pankhurst, Shannon Burns, Kay Reeves, Amy Reeves, Natasha Turpin, Joyce Stead, Romany Coventon, Associate Jurisdictional Guardian Malcolm Cope.

Val Maltby and her husband Graham, who spent many hours organising the venue, the layout, the meals and all of the trimmings to make the night a successful one. The dance instructors Bev and Aiden Bridger ensured that the debs and their partners performed the debutante waltz elegantly, and in step.

The debutantes on the evening were: Joyce Stead partnered by Aidan Mc Innes, Natasha Turpin partnered by Duncan McInnes, Amanda Pankhurst partnered by Nathaniel Cope, Romany Coventon partnered by Zac Boike, Shannon Burns partnered by Ryan Forsythe, Amy Reeves partnered by Kieron Shapcott, Anita King partnered by Adam King, and Kay Reeves partnered by Cameron Ervine.

The attendants for the debutantes were Donna Pulvirenti partnered by Anthony Pulvirenti, and Krystal Cope partnered by Mark Henderson. The Flower girls were Jacoba Vanderkruk partnered by Page boy Jesse Vanderkruk and Tarissa Heaps partnered by Jacob Williamson. The pianist for the ceremony was Thomas Turvey.The night started at approximately 6.30 pm with the introduction of the official party, then the entrance and introduction of each debutante. The Grand Master addressed the gathering and Shannon Burns responded on behalf of the debutantes.

Sincere thanks is given to the following lodges which sponsored the debutantes: Lord Saltoun No 98, Northgate Remembrance No 285, Kaye No 234, Mt Pleasant No 361, Tynwald No 262, Scotia Lodge No 263, Southern Queensland No 29, Logan Beenleigh Daylight No 536, Redcliffe First Settlement No 287.


Other Orders

The presentation of a 50 year service certificate to a member of Capricorn Preceptory No 5 was made following the Central Queensland Daylight Lodge Installation in the Masonic Centre, Rockhampton.

Gregory Lodge members conduct a monthly sausage sizzle and the photo below was taken at one of these fund raising activities, this particular one assisting Alzheimer’s Cairns Branch whose volunteers come along to help on occasions, as do the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation.

The Far North Queensland District Grand Order of the Eastern Star has been raising funds for Diabetes Australia and the Heart Foundation. These two charities were chosen by the Worthy Grand Matron, Worthy Sister Dawn Van Leeuwen, who has just completed her term.

The Duke of Albany Preceptory No.1 has had an increased amount of applications this year and the Preceptory had to call an emergent meeting to conduct an extra ceremony of the Knight of the Temple.

Candidate, Bro Peter Davison was admitted to the order after a very moving and colourful ceremony preformed by the Venerable Preceptor John Muirhead and the Knights of the Duke of Albany. At the ceremony the Most Eminent Grand Master of the Great Priory of Queensland John W Dann assisted in the ceremony and spoke to Bro Knight Davison on the benefits and obligations of a Knight of the Temple. Assisting the Preceptory on the day was the Grand Master elect who is to be at installed at the Twenty–seventh convection of the Great Priory of Queensland in June of this year, was the Great Seneschal

David Stewart who is also a member of the “Duke”. Several Scottish constitution Knights attended and assisted in the work of the day as well. After the ceremony Bro Knight Davison was treated to an excellent luncheon in the refectory where he enjoyed the company and fellowship that the Duke of Albany always shows and the usual toasts were honoured. Our newly admitted Knight Peter Davison is well known for his travel with his vocation and is keen to meet up with other Bro Knights from Great Priories when he travels around the world. Being a very popular Preceptory to attend, due to their fellowship, the Duke of Albany Knights thanked the visitors that attended and enjoyed their company. Many will be attending again soon, as the “Duke” has plenty to do and will soon be performing nine ceremonies of the Knight of Malta degree.

A successful raffle was conducted by Cairns OES Chapter No 103 and the funds raised were equally divided between the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Cancer Council of Australia.

The raffle was held during the term of the Immediate Past Worthy Matron Sister Ruth Laycock. Winners of both the first and second prizes were present at the draw.

The recipient of the certificate was Very Eminent Bro Knight Vern Alexander (pictured in the wheel chair) and the presentation was made by Venerable Preceptor Darryl Harker.

Pictured Back Row, left to right are Dawn Van Leeuwen, Raja Chohan, Dorothy Russell and Ivor Player. Front Row, left to right, Ailsa Armbrust and Rosit.

50 Year Service Certificate

Gregory Lodge Sausage Stall

Busy times for Duke of Albany Preceptory

Pictured left to right: H & RE Kt David Stewart GCT, RE Kt John Muirhead KCT, BroKt Peter Davison, ME John W. Dann MStJ GCT, Supreme Grandmaster.

OES Charity Raffle

Pictured, left to right: Sister Madeline Brandt, Sister Ruth Laycock, Sister Jill Krieger (winner of the main prize of a hand-made quilted patchwork bedspread).


VW Bro Robert Clive Wakely, Deputy District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria was installed as RW District Grand Master, by MW Bro Adrian Burton GM, at a ceremony in the Masonic Temple, Minnie Street, Cairns.

The following District Grand Officers were invested at the ceremony:

VW Bro Lyndon Warren Brandt (Deputy District Grand Master); VW Bro Raja Chohan (District Senior Grand Warden); Wor Bro Ian McKenzie (District Junior Grand Warden); Wor Bro Grant Bransgrove (President, District Board of General Purposes); RW Bro Philip Starr (President, District Board of Benevolence); RW Bro Duncan Walker (District Grand Treasurer); VW Bro Stuart Lees (District Grand Secretary); Wor Bro Stewart St John Evans (District Grand Director of Ceremonies); VW Bro Gary Rooke (District Grand Superintendent of Workings).

Newly installed District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria, RW Bro Robert Wakely

Pictured left to right at the Temple Memorial Lodge No 376H Installation: R W Bro P E Johnson PDGM, Wor Bro T A Weaver (newly installed Master), Bro G Dunlop (Senior Warden), Bro K Sagacio (Junior Warden), and Wor Bro M Woolford ( Immediate Past Master)

Left to Right at the presentation of jewels following the Temple Memorial Lodge Installation: Wor Bro T A Weaver (newly installed Master), Wor Bro R Ireland OAM who received a 50 year service jewel, R W Bro W Sexton OAM PJGW who received a Life Vice Patron Jewel, RW Bro P E Johnson PDGM who presented the jewels, and VW Bro W Armbrust PDGDC who received a Life Vice Patron Jewel.

Pictured after his Initiation in Sir William Wallace Lodge No 64 is Bro. Harry Grant Randall with the Worshipful Master, Wor Bro Bob Jessop (left) and the former District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria, RW Bro Peter Johnson (right).

Pictured left to right: R Wor. Bro. Robert Wakely, District Grand Master, being placed in the chair by MW Bro Adrian Burton GM, attended by RW Bro D J Walker PDGM; RW Bro C J Richardson PAGM; RW Bro C W Reich PAGM; RW Bro A Townson AGM with RW Bro P E Johnson (Immediate Past District Grand Master).

District Grand Lodge of Carpentaria

District Grand Installation

Temple Memorial Installation

Sir William Wallace Lodge initiation


Serving the Community

A combined effort by Gregory Lodge 50 H and the Rotary Club of Cairns Earlville has resulted in the donation of a motorised scooter to a handicapped citizen.

The recipient, Mr Tim Dowling is sadly lacking in mobility due to a bashing he received by a gang of youths in Sydney some time ago. He spent 6 months in intensive care. He has brain damage and can only walk short distances. He also suffers short term memory loss. Upon hearing of the medical problems encountered by Mr. Dowling, Gregory Lodge and the Rotary Club conducted a theatre night at the Little Cairns Theatre and raised the necessary funds to purchase the scooter. The lodge and the club have an unwritten agreement to jointly support each of their respective organisations in major fund raising activities. The “joint venture” association has proved beneficial in raising the profile of Freemasonry in Cairns within the community in general and with Rotarians in particular. The Board of Benevolence came to their

assistance by contributing half the cost through their dollar for dollar subsidy scheme. The total cost of the scooter was $4100.This is truly a wonderful effort by Freemasons and Rotarians who have now provided Mr Dowling with the prospect of full mobility so he can get out more and have a more fulfilling life.

Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge No 521 brethren have been quite active in raising funds to assist organisations in the local community.

Recent donations consisted of a presentation of six ceiling fans and a hot water urn for the Dundowran Recreation Club community hall. The presentation was made by Wor Bro Gordon Whitaker and Wor Bro Gordon Gentle and the recipients on behalf of the hall committee were Mr Rick Castle and Mrs Jann Serdiuk. Among those who attended the presentation were ladies from the local Dundowran Craft Club.

The other organisation to receive a donation was the Fair Haven Retirement Village. The picture below shows Wor Bro Ron Dreger, Master of Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge accompanied by VW Bro Rex Bowman, presenting a $500 cheque to the Activities Director, Mrs. Kim Carter Funds for this project were raised by the Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge No 521 Social Club.

Hervey Bay Lodge 521Helps the Community

Kianawah Lodge No 450 and the Board of Benevolence made a donation to the Wynnum Scout Group of five canoes together with the necessary paddles and safety vests to the value of $5200. $2600 was raised through a raffle conducted at Bunnings, Cannon Hill, the main shopping Terrace at Wynnum and at the Wynnum Spring Parade. An extra donation of $2600 was made by the Board of Benevolence

through their Dollar for Dollar subsidy scheme. Wendy Lakeman, the Wynnum Scout Group Secretary on behalf of the group thanked the Freemasons for their support by way of their fundraising efforts that enabled them to purchase four brand new canoes complete with oars and lifejackets. “ The youth members will have many years of enjoyment with them” she said.

Gregory Lodge and Rotary in Joint Charitable Venture

Tim Dowling and his motorised scooter. (Picture supplied by VW Bro Birch)

Pictured left to right with Tim and his scooter are Mr Ian Lomas, (incoming District Governor for Rotary), VW Bro Tony Birch PDSGW (outgoing Secretary and incoming Junior Warden of Gregory Lodge), VW Bro Ivor Player (Gregory Lodge) and Dr Don Bayldon (President of Earlville Rotary Club in Cairns). (Picture supplied by VW Bro Birch)

Pictured above are Wor Bro Gordon Whitaker and Wor Bro Gordon Gentle and recipient on behalf of the hall committee Mrs Jann Serdiuk

Five Canoes for Wynnum Scouts

In the picture left to right (front row): Wor Bro Trevor Smith PSGD, A J Smith, Aaron Lakeman, Sean Hodgkinson, Bro Stephen Lewis and Brad Mackie. (Back row): Kevin Shaw, RW Bro Bob Clark PJGW.



A presentation of knee rugs, scarves and beanies has been made to the residents of Ameroo Retirement Village Gatton.The presentation was jointly made by the Worshipful Master of Gatton Lodge (Wor Bro Bill Smith) and Wor Bro Frank Wisby of Caboolture Lodge. All the articles presented were made and donated by Wor Bro Wisby and his wife Lesleigh.

The brethren of Gatton Lodge hold dearly their feelings for “Ameroo” as it has been a place that has cared for several of the Lodge’s passed senior members. The presentation will no doubt help in making the winter more comfortable for its residents.

As mentioned elsewhere in this issue and also on the UGLQ website, well known Freemason and renowned organist RW Bro Bevan Christensen PSGW received his Order of Australia Medal General Division for “Service to the Community, particularly as an organist to Masonic lodges.” in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

The 91 year old musician said the honour was a great surprise to him and it made him feel very humble because he really only did what he enjoyed without seeking formal recognition.

Here is a list of some of his achievements in the North Coast Community over many years:

• Organist and member Maroochydore, Montville, Caloundra, Maleny Lodges for up to 20 years.• Moorooka organist 46 years, lodges of UGLQ, within 63 years total Masonic Service• Member 10 years, Mapleton sub-branch Returned and Services League of Australia, 40 years total RSL service• Nambour 90 Probus Club, 18years, President 2007/8• Musician, Mapleton Bowls Club Socials 20 years• Member Montville Village Association 20 years as Montville Masonic Lodge representative.• Bevan Christensen at Montville Lodge Organ.

OAM for Masonic MusicianRugs for Retirees

Our picture shows RW Bro Christensen OAM PSGW at the Montville Lodge organ.

Our picture shows the winner of the ticket prize (a raffle of senior ticket purchases)with his son and a group of sponsors and organisers. Left to right: Daniel with his father Gary Spottswood (the winner), John Kappechkin of Coral Coast Marine (major sponsor), Glen Cummins of Castlemaine XXXX (major sponsor), VW Bro Ian Barrett (Fuller Lodge), Peter Doig of Ayr Anzac Memorial Club (major sponsor) and Wor Bro Michael L’Huillier (WM of Fuller Lodge).

The picture above shows lifestyle co-ordinator from “Amaroo” Janine Cranzien, Wor Bro Bill Smith and Wor Bro Frank Wisby.

Pictured left are Lesleigh Wisby (who did all the crocheting of the articles), Janine Cranzien and Frank Wisby.

Fuller Lodge No 228 has once again successfully held its “Burdekin Barra Rush”. This is the eighth year that this fishing competition has been organised and each year they have been able to attract more sponsors. Thanks to the sponsors from business houses in the district the prize pool was in excess of $20,000 making it one of the biggest fishing competitions in North Queensland. Beneficiaries of this competition are Volunteer Marine Rescue and Burdekin fish Restockers. The members of these two organisations

perform the weighing and measuring of the catches as well as ensuring all fish entered are legal.

The Ayr Masonic Hall Committee which is at present refurbishing the Centre also benefited from the results of the event.

There were five major sponsors and 42 other sponsors for the big fishing competition. The District Grand Master, Deputy District Grand Master and the District Junior Grand Warden attended the weigh-in.

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Mackay district lodges have been raising money and donating it to local charities through the manning of the Transport Department Driver Reviver Station at Waverley Creek which is about two hours drive south on the Bruce Highway.

This Driver Reviver station is well used as it is half way between Mackay and Rockhampton. It is ideal for tired drivers to stop for a few minutes to have a cup of tea or coffee and a chat with the locals before continuing on to their various destinations.Some of the local charities which have benefited from this scheme are: School Bursaries, Leukaemia Foundation, Mackay Base Hospital Auxiliary and recently the Grand Master’s Flood and Cyclone Appeal.

Tributes keep flowing in recognising the outstanding contribution by the Freemasons of United Grand Lodge of Queensland towards the purchase of the Deltavision Deconvolution Microscope in November 2007. Recently at a Neighbourhood Watch meeting in Carseldine Sara-Jane Dean, Community Relations Officer for the Queensland Institute of Medical Research gave an address on public support and she made glowing reference to the donation. She said that the Deltavision Microscope donated by the Queensland Freemasons had been a marvellous acquisition, and she indicated that Derek Richard, a scientist previously with the Institute, had stated it allowed him to do a year’s worth of work in a week. The purchase of the microscope was the initiative of MW Bro Graeme Ewin PGM. Through his driving force and the efforts of the Queensland Freemasons the contribution became a reality. In October last year QIMR researcher Dr Richard visited Queensland Lodge No 2 in Ipswich and spoke to a group of approximately 35 people about the wonderful research that had come out of the donation to medical research.

“Thanks to the generous support of the Freemasons, we were recently able to purchase the world’s most powerful light microscope. The microscope allows us to see structures and differences in cancer cells which up until now were invisible. This gives us the capability of unlocking some of cancers inner secrets” he said. Dr Richard’s research examined how single-celled organisms live in extreme conditions without DNA damage. The proteins that protect against this damage may lead to a way to detect or arrest cancer cells. According to Dr Richard, contributions such as the Freemasons’ make all the difference.

“To find a cure, it is vital that we keep pace with technology and provide scientists with the best equipment possible.” he said.QIMR is one of Australia’s largest and most successful medical research institutes. Our researchers are investigating the genetic and environmental causes of more than 40 diseases as well as developing new diagnostics, better treatments and prevention strategies. The Institute’s diverse research program extends from tropical diseases to cancers to Indigenous health, mental health, obesity, HIV and asthma. More information about QIMR can be found at www.qimr.edu.au

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Dr. Derek Richard working with the Deltavision Deconvolution Microscope

This picture shows brethren from Mackay Lodge No 24 wearing the new volunteer caps and vests suitably printed promoting Queensland Freemason volunteers. They are Bro Robert Bryant, Bro Albert Dillon and Bro Alan Page with his son William. Thirty volunteers from lodges wore these vests when selling raffle tickets for the Mackay Mayor’s Flood Appeal.


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Cooloola Hostel in Tin Can Bay held a “Turning on of the Air Conditioning Ceremony” last month to celebrate their new reverse cycle air conditioners and to honour past resident, the late Mrs Lilian Rocard, who made the purchase possible through a Bequest of $100,000 to the Hostel in her will.

“Lilian really enjoyed living at Cooloola Hostel and fitted in well with the other residents. She really wanted to give something back to them,” said Lilian’s long term friend, Robyn Fisher.“We are so grateful to the late Mrs Lilian Rocard for her bequest. It is amazing what a difference one person can make to the lives of so many,” said Heather Goodall, Supervisor, Cooloola Coast Hostel. “We are also thankful to Cooloola Coast Refrigeration who did such a great job of installing the air conditioning and who were so pleasant to our residents and staff,” said Heather.For more information on how you can make a difference through a donation or a Bequest in your Will, please phone the Board Secretary on 07 3869 6075 or email [email protected].

Cooloola Hostel turns on the air conditioning

Picture shows Robyn Fisher (centre) turning on the air conditioning with Cooloola Coast Refrigeration staff Scott (left) and David (right) to honour her long-time friend, the late Lilian Rocard.

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGThe Sixty-fourth Annual General Meeting of The Board of Benevolence and of Aged Masons, Widows and Orphans’ Fund will be held in the Eustace A. Jones Community Hall at Sandgate Homes, 60 Wakefield Street, Sandgate on Monday, November 14, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

The following are eligible to attend:• Life Patrons, Life Vice Patrons, Life Vice Presidents, Life Governors, who are subscribing members of a lodge holding under the jurisdiction of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland.

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

David T. Roberts, Board Secretary

The Board of Benevolence is currently seeking volunteers to help make a difference to the lives of residents in Masonic Care Queensland’s Sandgate facility. You can donate as little or as much time as you like by assisting residents to participate in special events and outings or by just having a chat and spending some quality one-on-one time with residents. “Some of the special events that are coming up include an Ekka Day, concerts, outings and Old McDonald’s Farm. Many of the residents at Sandgate are becoming frail and require one-on-one assistance to be able to actively participate in events such as these. This provides a great opportunity for brethren and their families to really make a difference,” said David Roberts, Board Secretary, Board of Benevolence. Making a difference could even be as easy as having a chat over coffee, or sharing an interest or hobby with residents such as gardening, reading, knitting, cards, craft, pool, chess or music. Volunteers can choose the activities that suit them and a full orientation will be provided.

For more information on how you can make a difference, please contact the Board Secretary’s Office by email [email protected], post to 60 Wakefield St Sandgate 4017, or phone 07 3869 6075.

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Pictured at the ceremony are left to right: RW Bro Phillip Geertz (District Grand Master of North Queensland); MW Bro Adrian Burton GM, RW Bro Tony Love (President Board of Benevolence) and RW Bro Alan Townson AGM.

Commencement of construction at Masonic Care Queensland’s Townsville site was made official in June with the laying of the Foundation Stone for the $42.6M site re-development by The Grand Master, MW Bro. Adrian Burton. The Mayor of Townsville, Cr Les Tyrell OAM, was also in attendance, along with more than 150 residents, staff, Brethren and guests. Master-planned to include a new state-of-the-art 90 bed residential aged care facility, community facilities, community

greens and modern retirement living apartments, Masonic Care Queensland’s Emerald Street site is expected to have the majority of the re-development complete early 2012. “This is a significant event for us all, as it marks the start of our new era in Townsville; the start of construction of the most contemporary residential care and retirement living facilities in the region. These services will be available to all retirees. This occasion also marks the Board of Benevolence’s continuing

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Foundation Stone Laid in Townsville

Shorncliffe Lodge No. 420 supported Blue Care Sandgate by purchasing a bed wetting alarm system, which is loaned to the family of children to assist with the management of the highly embarrassing problem of bed wetting. This donation was made possible by a Dollar for Dollar Subsidy from the Board of Benevolence.

Helping families in the Sandgate community

Pictured in front from left to right: Keith Strong, Ken Hardy, Karen Smyth and Donna Ahchay. Back row, left to right: David Roberts, John Lowin and Les Granville.

commitment to the Townsville community to provide a respected, high level of service and care to the elderly,” said RW Bro Tony Love, President of Board of Benevolence and of Aged Masons Widows and Orphans’ Fund. The new aged care facility will cater for people with low, high and dementia specific care needs and will boast a library, chapel, hairdresser, shop, courtyards and activities areas. Corinthian Court Village Apartments will also form part of this re-development and are designed for independent retirees who are looking for all the benefits and security of a retirement community lifestyle, with support services available on a fee for service basis, and co-located residential care onsite should it ever be required.

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ThequestforknowledgeandunderstandingoftheageingprocessiscentraltotheroleoftheFoundationasitseekssupportforthisimportantfieldofmedicalresearch.Foundation expenses are low, less than 3% of income for the last fewyears,Yourtaxdeductibledonationorabequestinyourwill(seewordingbelow) will help improve the quality of life for older members of ourcommunity.

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POPP BURSARYThe Popp Bursary is administered by the Board and is available to daughters of Freemasons, especially those in need of financial assistance to complete their secondary education. The Bursary may be used for the provision of books, uniforms and/or fees, etc. Application forms are available from the Board Secretary, 60 Wakefield Street, Sandgate 4017, email [email protected] or telephone 3869 6075. Applications must be lodged with the Board Secretary no later than November 14, 2011. Applications must be verified by the Master or Secretary of the Lodge of which the applicant’s father is or was a member. Provision for this verification is on the reverse side of the form.


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Gerard who is also a Ford enthusiast, comparing preplanning and prepaying for your funeral to preparing for a holiday road trip. “If you know where you are going and what you want to do you control the costs and almost keep everybody happy” he says.

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Well-known cattle industry icon Bro Sir Graham McCamley KB MBE is pictured after receiving his 50 year jewel from Wor Bro John Playford, Worshipful Master of Yeppoon Lodge. The Director of Ceremonies (Wor Bro Scott Russell) is on the left.

Bro McCamley was initiated into Douglas Lodge No. 36 in June, 1960. He affiliated with Yeppoon Lodge in April this year. His career in the beef industry started when he was just 14, when his dad pulled him out of school adamant that if he was going to be a cattleman, he should start young. The rest is history. Now in his early 70s, retirement is still a long way from Sir Graham’s thinking and he’s still got a firm grip on the family business. “So I’ve got no intentions of retiring. I’ll keep flying and mustering my choppers I’ll keep flying my twin-engine plane and I’ll keep working hard not because I want money I just enjoy doing it. You can’t do it for nearly 60 years and just stop. It’s not possible” he said.

The picture above shows Bro Harry Rodwell being presented with his 70 Year Jewel by RW Bro Aiden Bridger PJGW at a meeting of Ionic Prudence Lodge No 77 back in September, 2008. Bro Harry was initiated into Freemasonry in Mount Morgan in 1938. In the years that followed he came to Brisbane and was presented with his 60 year jewel in 1988. He resides at Wavell Heights in Brisbane, and although he does not attend every meeting he is in constant touch with Ionic Prudence Lodge Secretary. He is now approaching almost 73 years in the Craft, which is an incredible achievement as a financial member of the lodge.

Honorary Membership for Pialba Freemason. RW Bro Joe Hannat PJGW has been awarded honorary membership of Pialba Lodge No 192. The 92-year-old Freemason joined the lodge in 1953 and has been a continuous member ever since that time. He was Master of the lodge in 1964 and was elevated to PSGD in 1977, PDGDC in 1983 and PJGW in 2002. He is still a regular attender of his lodge and is held in high regard by all the members. The picture shows VW Bro. Ruska congratulating RW Bro Hannat on achieving his award.

Caboolture Lodge was given the honour of presenting a 60 year service jewel to VW Bro Kevin Shanks on behalf of Townsville AIF Memorial Lodge No 377. This presentation was carried out by VW Bro Jack Lowe at the Sunnymeade Nursing Home Caboolture. Kevin was initiated in Keppel Lodge No 365 on June 14, 1947 and he affiliated with Townsville AIF Lodge on October 13, 1958. He had the rank of Past Junior Grand Deacon conferred on him on May 31, 1993 and Past Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies on June 3, 1998. The Worshipful Master, officers and brethren of Caboolture Lodge all thank Mrs June Shanks, the staff and clients of Sunnymeade home who all joined in the presentation. It was carried out in the main hall and it was a fitting ceremony for a person who has given so much of his and his family’s time to Freemasonry. Picture shows VW Bro Jack Lowe with VW Bro Shanks after he had presented him with the jewel at the Nursing Home.

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Finally, a tour that is sure to excite and amaze has been developed by Bob and Beth that gives the discerning global traveller the opportunity to explore the unique worlds of Bhutan and India’s Brahmaputra River. In February 2012, Bob and Beth are escorting a small group of travellers on a journey of discovery to the fabled Kingdom of Bhutan and then be one of the very first groups to cruise the remote waterways of India’s majestic Brahmaputra River. Bhutan, officially known as the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a fascinating, land-locked and little-visited state, where the preservation of culture and traditions, as well as the stunning natural beauty of the Himalayas, has

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Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of QueenslandGrand Proclamation 2011

You are cordially invited to attend the Grand Proclamation of M. Ex. Comp. Charles Jonathan Nantes, GZ, the Appointment of the Deputy First Grand Principal, the Installation of the Second and Third Grand Principals, and Investiture of Grand Chapter Officers. For the first time in its history, a Grand Proclamation will be held outside of Brisbane and you are cordially invited to make your contribution to this historic event by committing your attendance.

Date: Saturday, 5th November, 2011

Venue: Rockhampton Leagues Club Corner Cambridge & George Streets Rockhampton

Time: Grand Convocation (Business Session) Commencing at 2.00 p.m.

Time: Grand Proclamation Commencing at 3.30 p.m. Guests & Members should to be seated in the Auditorium by 3.15 p.m.

Grand Proclamation BanquetVenue: First Floor Rockhampton Leagues Club Commencing at 6.30 p.m. – Pre-dinner rinks from 6.00 p.m.

The short Business Convocation will precede the Grand Installation and is open to Royal Arch Masons only.

The Grand Proclamation is an open ceremony and ladies, family and guests are invited to attend and enjoy what will be a colourful and enjoyable afternoon.

A Banquet will follow the Grand Proclamation as detailed above. This will be a ticketed event which will require prior registration. Registration Forms will be issued to Chapter Scribes during August.

PLEASE NOTE THIS IMPORTANT DATE IN YOUR MASONIC DIARIES AND MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ATTEND

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