the qld freemason - november 2011

freemasonthe qld

Print Post Approved PP406975/0013

The Official Magazine of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland queenslandfreemasons.com

NOVEMBER 2011

Open House

2011

Successful Visit by Mason LecturerRe-dedication of

Tully Masonic CentreGrand Masters

Flood and Cyclone Appeal Update

Masons for Movember

queenslandfreemasons.com2 THE QLD FREEMASON NOVEMBER - JANUARY 2012

CoverThis picture of two UGLQ Grand Heralds was taken at the “Open House” event in October. Bro Aaron Rayward (left) and RWBro John Ellsworth PAGM demonstrated the magnificent sounds coming from the two handsome silver Trumpets which were presented to the Grand Lodge of Queensland 100 years ago.

editor’s noteWhat a busy period it has been for Masonic activities since our August edition. Quite a few lodges within UGLQ have been celebrating important events, such as 150 years of Freemasonry for Queensland No. 2 Lodge, re-dedication of the Tully Masonic Centre after Cyclone Yasi made a mess of it, plus many installations and other important activities. I think you will like this issue. It is full of interesting material, and will keep you busy reading it.

There are a few important items that I would like to mention in this note. The first is the hardy annual --- deadlines.

Please note: To accommodate Christmas closure and general holidays the following deadlines are necessary to ensure production and distribution on time, for both the February issue of the magazine and the 2012 Freemason Directory. Directory entry alterations for all lodges and other Masonic orders are to be lodged with the UGLQ office

by Wednesday November 30, 2011.Magazine copy and photographs are to be received by the editor on or before Friday December 9, 2011. Late submissions will not be included in the February magazine.

A decision has been made to take 50 year jewel presentations out of the magazine and place them on the website where they can be viewed. Instructions for accessing this section on the UGLQ website are given on page 30 of this publication. Sixty and seventy year jewel presentations will appear in the magazine and also on the website. We encourage you to access the website www.queenslandfreemasons.com which has quite a lot of information, some of it not in the magazine. The website also provides you with digital copies of the magazine, so you can read it there if you wish.

I take this opportunity to wish all our readers and their families a very Happy Christmas and a Bright and Prosperous New Year.

3 Message from the Grand Master7 Craft News16 Lodges in Action17 Business Pages19 Other Orders22 Serving the Community25 Board of Benevolence News26 The Craft30 Jewel Presentations31 Holiday and Leisure

4 Open House 20115 Successful visit by Mason Lecturer8 Grand Master’s Flood Appeal update

10 Masons for Movember11 Historic English Masonic Hall worth a visit13 Re-dedication of Tully Masonic Centre

Regular Features

Feature Stories

Contents Nov-Jan 2012

John Irwin - [email protected]

Deadlines for the February 2012 issue will be strictly adhered to: 09/12/11

PublicationEditor - John IRWIN PH (07) 3821 [email protected]

The QLD Freemason Produced by United Grand Lodge of Queensland

Art Direction and Layout - Dan HANCOCKPH (07) 3162 8823 M 0419 025 584 [email protected]

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 rear-range material submitted for publication. No photographic or editorial contained herein may be reproduced without prior consent of the Editor. It is the responsibility of the advertiser to ensure that all advertisements comply with the Trade Practices Act 1974 as amended. All advertisements are accepted for publication on the condition that the advertiser indemnifies The Queensland Freemason, The Editor, the United Grand Lodge of Queensland and all its servants against actions, suits, claims, loss and/or damage s resulting from anything published on behalf of the advertiser.

disclaimer

Masonic Memorial Centre311 Ann Street, Brisbane Q 4000GPO Box 2204 Brisbane Q 4001PH (07) 3229 3533FAX (07) 3229 9288

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

District Grand Lodge of North QLDDistrict Grand MasterPhilip Alwyn GEERTZDistrict Grand SecretaryMichael Patrick DINNISONPO Box 96 Aitkenvale 4814PH (07) 4723 2489FAX (07) 4723 [email protected]

District Grand Lodge of CarpentariaDistrict Grand MasterRobert Clive WAKELYDistrict Grand SecretaryStuart LEESPO Box 6527 Cairns Mail Centre 4870PH (07) 4051 2713FAX (07) 4031 4408 [email protected]

4 8 11

queenslandfreemasons.com 3NOVEMBER - JANUARY 2012 THE QLD FREEMASON

2011 What a year it has been. It is hard to believe that it is one year since my last message leading up to the festive season. To all the members of the wider masonic family Regina and would like to extend our regards and best wishes to all over this special time of the year. The Festive Season provides us with the opportunity to celebrate important milestones within our faith no matter what our beliefs might be. It is also a time when communication with family and friends is accelerated. Where gestures of goodwill are displayed with the exchange of cards and gifts. Where additional kind words pass between family, friends and professional colleagues. A time I believe for reconcilliation. A time we wish would last the whole year through. Reflecting on the year one has to be impressed with the positive activities of lodges and the Grand Lodge. The quality of young men joining our fraternity is exceptional. They hold the key to our future. I anticipate this will increase during 2012 Flood and Cyclone AppealThe Grand Masters Flood and Cyclone Appeal is closing. The target is $1,000,000 and we are close to achieving that target as of the time of writing this message. The response has been phenomenal from Queensland, interstate and overseas. The year started with devastation and has finished with community organisations benefiting from the generosity of the wider masonic family. Thank you one and all. Queensland No.2 150 yearsAnother milestone has been achieved with Queensland No. 2 celebrating 150 years of Freemasonry in Ipswich. Wonderful lodges in Ipswich and surrounding areas. Brisbane Open HouseThe second Brisbane Open House which we were involved in saw 2262 people come thru the Ann Street Masonic Memorial Centre. The most of any of the 32 wonderful properties open to the public. There has been over the last two years a very positive interaction between the public and masonry. Lots of myths and inaccurate information have been dispelled. The public are astounded with the beauty of the Ann Street Centre. The futurePOSITIVE and REWARDING A thought: Live pure, speak true, right wrong and may your faith be your conscience and your guide.

Conditions apply. Subject to change.

Website: www.travelmasters.com.au Email: [email protected]

Sensational Tour Fully Escorted ex Brisbane

5 star accommodation, almost all meals

Comprehensive Sightseeing All the icons & varied cultural experiences

including Great Wall, Giant Pandas, Terracotta Warriors, Li River Cruise, Ethnic Minority

Peoples, Great Entertainment

Personally Designed Tour, 5 Star Comfort Personalised Service

COST ex Bris $7,350pp incl tips

A message from the Grand Master

Fraternal Regards,Adrian Burton, Grand Master

[email protected]


Craft News

This year’s Brisbane Open House event which included the United Grand Lodge of Queensland Masonic Memorial Centre in Ann Street once again proved to be a huge success with almost 2300 people being ushered through the Masonic building.

Pictured with the Grand Master at the Open House event are Jenny Woodward and her husband Doug. Jenny is a journalist with the ABC and has presented the weather for ABC News in Queensland for 25 years. She also conducts frequent live broadcasts and has been compere of the “Spirit of Christmas” concert for a number of years. They were both extremely interested in all aspects connected with the Masonic Centre and Freemasonry and forwarded a thank you note to the Grand Master and Grand Secretary, adding that they would be spreading the word about it to their friends.

Another Successful Open House Event


The Grand Master, MWBro Adrian Burton has expressed his pleasure in this excellent result and has already committed the organisation to take part in the project in 2012. Fifty Masonic volunteers took part in the day’s event by providing information and guidance to those who entered the building. The Deputy Grand Secretary, (VWBro Graham Schulz) said they were better prepared this year and it all

went off very smoothly. “From our perspective as the custodians of one of Brisbane’s most interesting and iconic buildings, we were very pleased to be able to welcome so many interested visitors” he said.It was very interesting to hear some of the questions asked and comments provided by the general public as they walked through the various lodge rooms and the

magnificent Grand Hall. The Brisbane Open House Building Partners who provided volunteers at the front of the building were from pdt Architects, the firm founded by the Grand Architect Lange Powell who designed the building. Lange Powell was an assistant Grand Master in the early 1930’s. All those who took part in the project are looking forward to being involved again in 2012.

EST 1927

Jewellery Designers and ManufacturersFinest Quality Masonic Regalia & Jewels

• White Mess Jackets (with pockets)

• White Gloves• Cummerbunds

• Bow Ties

• Presentation Bibles• Serviettes• Masonic Jewellery• Pins, Links, Rings, Pendants in Gold or Silver

Mon-Fri 8.00am-5.00pm Thurs 8.00am-6.00pm

Somers & SonP.O.Box 33

Sumner Qld 4074

Phone 07 3279 4511Fax 07 3376 4172

[email protected]

An extremely popular attraction at the Ann Street Masonic Memorial Centre during “Open House” has been the Grand Hall on the third floor. This picture shows only one small portion of the large number of visitors to the Grand Hall during the day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A very keen visitor to the Open House day was 6-year-old Daniel, who could possibly have his mind set on being a future Grand Master. Some may think he has a head start. He happens to be the Grand Master’s Grandson.


I found this quote while looking for something entirely different, as I often do, and I thought the simple yet profound impact of the statement was as applicable to our lodges today as it was when Burke made it in the 1700’s.

This begs the question, and I am asking this to you, not your Lodge Master or Secretary, just you: “Do you know where your lodge will be in five years time?”

If you are answering this honestly, the answer in most cases will be “I don’t know?” Too many of our lodges are concerned in living only from meeting to meeting with no 12 month operational plan set by the Master at the beginning of his term or longer strategic plan for the lodge’s future direction. In my last article I touched on the need for lodges to have a series of smaller, more easily achievable goals, that made up a larger long term goal, (i.e. buying two new collars every year to upgrade the lodges regalia instead of one big expenditure.) This is the basis of any strategic plan, smaller goals all aiming towards a bigger goal.

If the bigger goal is we all want our lodges to survive, then the common smaller goals to every lodge must be that we need new members, well conducted meetings, and sound finances. Individual lodges may have other smaller goals but every lodge needs these goals in order to grow. If we look at lodge membership, then we need to have an average to use as a marker for plotting our own current position. Based on current overall membership, this number is 30 members average per lodge. Now for every lodge that would have around the 30 member mark, it is safe to say that 1/3 or around

Follow me on at: President Board of General Purposes UGLQ

Grand Secretariat Christmas RecessPLEASE NOTE: The Grand Secretariat

will be in Christmas recess from:

NOON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011 to8.30 am on TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2012

A message from the President, Board of General Purposes.

‘A state without the means of some change is without the means of its conservation’– Edmund Burke

10 of its members comprise the core membership. That is the ones who attend nearly every meeting, hold office and ensure the lodge survives. Then there would be another 1/3 membership that are semi regular in their attendance, who support their lodge but for varying reasons are not as committed as the first 10. The final 1/3 are the members we don’t see, the elderly, the ones who’ve moved away with work but keep their membership up in hope of returning one day and becoming a regular attendee once more.

This equation works irrespective of the size of the lodge, sometimes a smaller lodge will be stronger and a larger lodge will be weaker but on average 1/3 of the total membership makes the lodge survive. Therefore if your lodge has less than 30 members, then the immediate goal setting should quite naturally be “to build our lodge membership up to 30 members”. How you go about this will vary, but for all lodges the need to have the house in order is the number one priority. We don’t just want to gain new members; we want to keep them so we can reach our goal. This is where the needs to self examine our lodge operations and see if we can improve our meetings comes into play.

In setting this goal of thirty members the lodge sadly needs to factor in natural attrition as well. If the lodge has 25 members, it’s not as simple as saying we need to get five new members in two years. It will be more logical to say we need to get eight new members over three years, to counter the sad reality that some of our more senior brethren may receive their summons to the Grand Lodge above in the meantime. The how we attract new members is the next step. Today many potential Freemasons are “window shopping” lodges by their websites. This answers a few questions for them before they even make contact, or whether they will make contact. Simply put if the content of the website is not current, or the look of the site is clunky or hard to navigate then the chances are the lodge may not be as forward thinking and professional

Fraternal Regards,Duncan McGregor,Board President

as it makes out. On the other hand a lodge with a well developed website, informative, lots of pictures of happy members enjoying their Freemasonry, with content that is current and accurate, sends a message that this is a lodge that welcomes new members in an environment that they are used to in their day to day lives. A professional website also sends a message that the lodge most probably transacts a lot of its business by email. I was surprised to be informed recently by the Grand Secretary that just under 25 lodges still do not have a regular email point of contact for their secretary. Brethren, if you are a member of one of these lodges I would urge you to make this your priority in early 2012 to ensure that your lodge has a regular email contact with the Grand Secretariat. The chances are that if the lodge secretary doesn’t have email, the Master, Treasurer or other lodge member does. And probably 75% or greater of the lodge members do have email so when a communiqué from the Grand Secretary arrives, if it is of general import to the lodge members it can be circulated immediately, and taken as read at the meeting.

Brethren there is no doubt that we are seeing results already and more and more lodges are opening up to new ways of doing time honoured customs, however the need for change is in the lodge itself, until the brethren make the conscious decision to survive by changing their methods of operation, then no-one external will be effective in helping them.I and the other Board members look forward to meeting with you at the December Quarterly Communication. And may I take this opportunity on behalf of the Board of General Purposes to wish you all and your loved ones the compliments of the season ahead, and a prosperous 2012 for your lodges. Until next time, enjoy your Freemasonry,


Craft News

Last month Stanley Lodge hosted the Brisbane presentation by WBro Rodney Grosskopff, travelling biennial ANZMRC lecturer. Barron Barnett Lodge jointly sponsors the Queensland leg of the lecturer’s travels, but his visit did not coincide with their meeting schedule, so Stanley Lodge assumed the surrogate host duty in a very worth-while evening. Bro Grosskopff had been on the road for several weeks, and this meeting was the twenty first consecutive night he had presented! His paper was on how Mediaeval times have influenced today’s Masonic practices was very well-received by a good crowd of interested brethren. The Grand Master, MWBro Adrian Burton, the Deputy and Assistant Grand Masters, RWBros Gary Bacon and Geoff Walker, accompanied by MWBro Emmanuel Anthony, PGM, and attended by Grand Officers were able to be present, and embellished the evening greatly.

Successful Visit by Masonic Lecturer

With a history of providing care and support for more than 80 years, Masonic Care Queensland is shaping a new era with contemporary retirement living.

Our proposed modern retirement living apartments will offer retirees open plan, spacious design with balconies, lifts, air conditioning, secure parking and electronic security.

To register your interest:Phone Karen Tilke on (07) 3869 6009 or Email [email protected]

• Live in a community of like-minded people• Access to emergency call services • Support services available (fee-for-service basis)• Residential care co-located on site

Retirement living apartments are now selling in Townsville and expressions of interest are currently being invited for the proposed apartments in Sandgate.

Artist impression of proposed Townsville apartments. *Price is indicative and subject to change.

Contemporary retirement living coming soon

Now Selling

in Townsville

from $311,950*

The Grand Master (MWBro Adrian Burton) shown in the lodge room with WBro Grosskopff after presenting him with a copy of the Queensland Sesquicentenary book, a lapel pin, memorabilia and a personal gift of Queensland cuff links.

RWBro Richard King making a small presentation to WBro Grosskopff at the festive board which followed the meeting.


Grand Masters Flood and Cyclone Appeal

The new announcers’ box at the Kilkivan Showgrounds. Pictured left to right: Ross Steward Junior Grand Warden, (Sunshine Coast), Adan Taylor Inspector of Lodges (Gympie), Don Campbell (newly installed Master, Kilkivan Lodge), MWBro Adrian Burton GM, Mrs Regina Burton, Peter MacIntosh (Secretary, Kilkivan Lodge)

The projects approved during the quarter are:1. A grant to Scouts Queensland to assist in the refurbishment of their HQ building at Auchenflower, Brisbane;2. A pledge of $40,000 to Bundaberg Netball Queensland to help underwrite their funding application to government to rebuild courts;3. Support to the senior citizens club at Tully to air condition their facility when rebuilt and the purchase of furniture;4. Replacement laboratory equipment and furniture for the Central Highlands Science Centre (Emerald);5. Repair and upgrade the old railway station at Rockhampton’s Kershaw Gardens;

6. A replacement storage shed for the South Brisbane District Cricket Club;7. Replacement high jump mats and marquees for Goodna Little Athletics;8. New safety boats and two sculling boats to replace those lost in the flood for the Centenary Rowing Club, Brisbane;9. Replacement shade structures for the Chinchilla sports and recreational grounds.10. Enhancements to the SES operations shed at Gayndah;11. A grant to the Gympie & District Pony Club to replace canteen equipment; and12. Replacement training strips/jerseys and furniture for the Ipswich Knights soccer club.

At this stage, discussions are continuing with the Ipswich city, Lockyer Valley,Somerset (Esk district), Western Downs (Dalby and Chinchilla) and the Cassowary(Tully) regional councils.

Currently, there are some $400,000

worth of projects under consideration or awaiting advice from proponents. Lodge members should continue to advise the coordination committee of their suggestions. A funding criteria document is available to assist in preparing applications.

The Grand Masters Flood and Cyclone Appeal, launched in January to raise $1 million for victims of the flood and cyclone stands at $920,000 and $500,000 has been committed to projects from Tully to the border.

Two weeks ago the Grand Master handed a cheque for $4885 to the Gympie Pony Club for refurbishment of the clubs kitchen and benches.

The Gympie Regional Council indicated several projects for consideration and a contribution of $40,000 has been given for the Kilkivan project. The Grand Master said that his committee had decided to deal with Local Government as there are 300 Masonic lodges in Queensland and all would have members in contact with local authorities. Lodges close by as well as Kilkivan are at Theebine, Goomeri, Kingaroy, Woolooga,Gympie, Kin Kin, Tin Can Bay and Imbil. All the monies raised go into projects. There are no hidden administration costs. The Gympie Regional Council has been very pro active and supportive of those organisations needing a helping hand. Another project of $40,000 had been approved at Wondai which in turn would help the local SES in communications.

Projects approved had been in Brisbane, Ipswich, Goodna, Dalby, Tully, Rockhampton. Others areas were also under consideration. The Chairman of the Appeal Co-ordination Committee, RWBro Alan Townson PAGM presented his report to the September Quarterly Communication. He highlighted the following details:

The current fund balance is such that the target of one million dollars is well within sight.

To date 50 Masonic families have also received relief payments totalling $101,450.

Since the last quarterly communication, an additional $357,000 worth of projects have been approved bringing the total to $507,000.

Craft News


Masonic Care Queensland’s Woodward Retirement Village in Cairns currently has refurbished villas for sale starting from $275,000*.

For more information or to book an inspection phone 07 4080 1200www.masoniccareqld.org.au

• Live in a community of like-minded people• Security, peace of mind and a relaxed lifestyle• Air-conditioned with security screens• Pool and community club• Close to public transport• Access to emergency call services • Residential care co-located on site

*Prices are indicative and subject to change

Live in tropical Cairns from $275,000*

$76,000 donation to GM’s Flood and Cyclone AppealAt the NSW/ACT Grand Installation the Grand Master of SA and NT (MWBro Ray Clark presented a cheque for $76,000 to MWBro Adrian Burton in support of the Flood and Cyclone Appeal in Queensland. MWBro Burton congratulated and thanked MWBro Clark and asked that he convey the thanks of all Queenslanders to the South Australians on their generosity. He said the funds would be applied to those communities which are in great need.

A visit to Grand Lodge office by a member of Gippeswyk Lodge No 4254 UGLE resulted in a donation of $A450 being made towards the Grand Masters Flood and Cyclone Appeal. Wor Bro Tony Leeson PGS of W (2008) presented the cheque to the Grand Secretary RW Bro John Rawlinson on behalf of the Worshipful Master and brethren of Gippeswyk Lodge which meets at the Freemasons Hall in Ipswich, Suffolk England. Bro Tony is the Charity Steward for the lodge and the money donated was raised by means of

a raffle. It was originally decided to donate the money via Endeavour Lodge No 169 UGLQ which met in Ipswich Queensland. Unfortunately Endeavour Lodge brethren surrendered their warrant a few years ago. There used to be a strong Suffolk attachment with Endeavour Lodge dating back quite a few years. Gippeswyk is the old name for Ipswich. Wor Bro Leeson and his wife Marion were on a holiday trip to Australia with Brisbane being one of their stopover locations.

English Lodge donates to Flood and Cyclone Appeal

Wor Bro Tony Leeson (right) presenting the cheque for $A450 to RW Bro John Rawlinson

PHOTO FAR LEFT:Pictured in front row left to right: RWBro Alan Townson (Chairman of the Grand Masters Flood and Cyclone Appeal), RWBro Greg Goding (Grand Superintendent of Workings), MWBro Adrian Burton UGLQ GM, MWBro Ray Clark SA and NT GM)

Craft News


VWBro Harry Zaphir AGSWks, a member of the UGLQ membership and marketing committee, has commenced an all out effort to create interest in the “Movember” compaign to raise funds for prostate cancer research and depression programs. When his call first came out through Facebook the brethren were not found wanting. They had new team members within the hour. Freemasons throughout Australia are getting involved with the “Movember” initiative. Since its humble beginnings in Melbourne Australia, Movember has grown to become a truly global movement inspiring more than 1.1 Million Mo Bros and Mo Sistas to participate, with formal campaigns in Australia, New Zealand, the US, Canada, the UK, Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa and Ireland. In addition, Movember is aware of Mo Bros and Mo Sistas supporting the campaign and men’s health cause right across the globe, from Russia to Dubai, Hong Kong to Antarctica, Rio de Janeiro to Mumbai, and everywhere in between.No matter the country or city, Movember will continue to work to change established habits and attitudes men have about their health, to educate men about the health risks they face, getting them to act on that knowledge, thereby increasing the chances of early detection, diagnosis and effective treatment. In 2010, over 130,000 Australian Mo Bros and Sistas got on board, raising $25 Million AUD.

Following a discussion between representatives of the various membership and marketing committees (or their equivalents)

across the jurisdictions, it was decided that Freemasons across Australia would be given a platform to contribute to this worthwhile activity. It was recognised that a number of brethren already participate, and the setting up of teams in each jurisdiction would allow them the opportunity, if

they so desired, to associate their charitable activity with the Craft. To that end, a network called

Freemasons Australia has been set up on the Movember website, and each

jurisdiction’s team is affiliated to it. The Queensland Freemasons

team is called “Freemasons Queensland MOtivators” and can

be accessed at http://mobro.co/freemasonsqld From this site you can make a donation if you wish, or join the team. It is recommended that as many as possible join the team, send a few emails out to friends (especially non-Masonic friends) asking

for sponsorship, which is easily done through the

website and then spend the month of November growing

your Masonic “Mo”! It is realised that people are somewhat

“charitied out” after the year of disasters and subsequent fundraising

and relief that have been experienced, but this initiative requires so little effort for such a

great return that the organisers are sure a number of brethren will rise to the challenge. It is envisaged that all those brethren participating will be invited to meet with the MW Grand Master (who has agreed to “grow the MO”) at the December Quarterly Communication on Wednesday December 7 for a group photo (if their wives can stand it that long!) Harry Zaphir invites brethren to come join the team at http://mobro.co/freemasonsqld

Freemasons around Australia join the “Movember” campaign in 2011!

An emergent meeting of the PGOA has been called for Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the Stones Corner Masonic Centre (7 pm-7.30 pm) to consider its future.

History: The PGOA (Past Grand Officers Association) stems from the desire by Grand Officers to continue a relationship after serving Grand Lodge Office together with a desire to contribute to the charitable appeals of the MW Grand Master of the time.

Emergent PGOA Meeting

This support and the resultant donation were mainly derived from the many enjoyable and productive Fetes held on the grounds of the Freemasons’ Home, Sandgate.

This venue is no longer available; being upgraded and developed for residential care and therefore the originating pursuits have altered considerably.Present: For several years the work of the Association has been kept going by a few; indeed it must be said that the support of members has been lacking, for whatever reason. A willing Support Base is essential for the Association to introduce other responsibilities and indeed to survive.

Nothing Stands still; Progress or Decline:

It is time for the Association to consider its Identity, its Existence, its Support Base (not just lip service). Its future and what it can achieve as a charitable Association.SUMMARY: The Past Grand Officers Association, over many years, has participated in supporting Grand Lodge in Charity Work. This original/base reason for this worthwhile Association no longer applies; therefore, consideration of its existence together with lacking support from membership is essential, to enable it to continue. An advertisement referring to this meeting appears on Page 16

RWBro John Ryan PJGW (President)

Craft News


Historic English Masonic Hall worth a Visit

TOP PHOTO: External View of Masonic HallPHOTO ABOVE: The three Tracing Boards.

PHOTO ABOVE:The DC’s Chair which pre-dates 1717.

On a recent visit to the UK, VWBro Alan Morton of C H Harley Lodge visited the North of England Open Air Museum at Beamish in County Durham. The objective of the museum is to preserve an example of everyday life in urban and rural north east England at the time of industrialisation in the early 20th century.

The museum covers an area of 300 acres and depicts the life and times of the era with a mixture of relocated, original and replica buildings together with a huge collection of artefacts, working vehicles and equipment. One of the relocated buildings is the Masonic Hall, which originally stood in Park Terrace, Sunderland, and was almost at the point of demolition when the frontage was rescued and brought to the Museum. Once the building had been constructed in “The Town” section of the museum, the mammoth task of decoration and furnishing the interior began.

This project was part funded by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Durham (UGLE) and the European Regional Development Fund. The foundation stone was laid on July 1, 2000, when 3000 Freemasons in full regalia processed along the “Town”

Street to witness the traditional Masonic ceremony which had not been performed in the north east for more than 70 years. The Masonic Hall was officially opened on April 19, 2006 by the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, HRH the Duke of Kent. A procession of 300 Masons in full regalia accompanied the Grand Master as he unlocked the doors to the Hall with an audience of around 2,000 Masons and guests.

The building is staffed daily by local Freemasons who are able to answer the many questions from visitors to the museum. The furnishings of the building were sourced from many lodges in the UK and include a magnificent DC’s chair, the exact age of which is not known but it is known that it pre-dates 1717. The three massive Tracing Boards are located high on the wall in the north east and are open for viewing by visitors to the museum.During his visit, VWBro Morton was informed that the Hall has generated a tremendous interest in Freemasonry which has resulted in a substantial increase in new members of local lodges and he can strongly recommend a visit to the Beamish Museum to anyone visiting the north east of England.

Craft News


It was the year 1860 and the burgeoning Colony of Queensland had only recently been proclaimed and erected on 10 December 1859 by the Queen’s representative, Governor Sir George Bowen GCMG. It was a time when history was being created at great pace. Not least important of the events of the times was when the settlement of about 3,500 inhabitants called Ipswich, near Brisbane, became recognised as a town when it was proclaimed a municipality on 02 March 1860. In the local region the fever of establishing a new colony had been mounting from mid 1859 and it was early in that year that a group of Freemasons were proposing to erect a Masonic Lodge in Brisbane Town. This Lodge was to be called The North Australian Lodge and was inaugurated on 13 July 1859 in what was still the Colony of New South Wales. It is highly likely that the decision to call the new lodge the North Australian Lodge stemmed from the colloquial name for the region at the time, which came about as a result of the failed Colony of North Australia, which was established at Port Curtis, now Gladstone, and encompassed the area from about Gympie north to Cape York. Although officially proclaimed and gazetted in 1847 by Lieutenant Colonel Barney, the first Governor, it failed within months of its erection. The name North Australia, however, remained as a name to describe that area of New South Wales to the north including the Moreton Bay Settlement. Many hotels were named North Australian not least of all one in Nicholas Street Ipswich.

In 1860 the euphoria of creating and

expanding the built environment as well as the political, social and cultural fabric of the new colony had taken hold. This provided fertile ground for the seed of freemasonry to be sown in the locality which had Ipswich Town as its commercial hub. It was toward the end of 1860 when a number of enthusiastic freemasons held preliminary meetings which were to lead to the establishment of a Masonic lodge in Ipswich. It was resolved that the new lodge would be formed under the Constitution of the United Grand Lodge of England and that it would take the name of the new Colony and be called Queensland Lodge. Sponsorship was sought from the North Australian Lodge in Brisbane Town in early 1861 and the Petition was duly sent to the Provincial Grand Lodge of New South Wales, English Constitution. A Provisional Warrant was received and the inauguration of the Queensland Lodge took place in a room at the Criterion Hotel, East Street Ipswich, on Wednesday 19 June 1861. Queensland Lodge No. 2 UGLQ (No. 1223 EC – later No. 921 EC) was the first lodge to be erected on Queensland soil and it claims the North Australian Lodge No. 1 UGLQ to be its mother lodge.

It is interesting to note that Queensland Lodge has the distinction of possessing the first purpose built Masonic Hall in Queensland when it moved into its new premises in March 1864. Other lodges of the day rented rooms for their meetings, including the newly formed Provincial Grand Lodge of Queensland, English Constitution. The first Masonic Hall was built in Brisbane in 1866.

Queensland Lodge No 2 Celebrates its Sesquicentenary

Craft News

150 Years Of Freemasonry In Ipswich

In 2011 it was time to celebrate and the Lodge decided to do so by inviting the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland, MWBro Adrian Burton, to re-enact the ceremony of consecration of the Lodge to mark the occasion. In keeping with modern freemasonry’s approach to openness and transparency the meeting was open to the public and the Ipswich Masonic Centre was filled to capacity with local and visiting freemasons, their wives and families and most importantly members of the wider community. The Lady Mayoress represented her husband, Mayor Paul Pisasale, who was otherwise engaged on business of state.

The pomp and splendour of Masonic ceremonial was exposed to the view of all on 15 October 2011 when the Most Worshipful Grand Master and his team of eighteen Grand Officers entered the Masonic Hall to a fanfare played on the two handsome one-hundred-year old trumpets which were used by the heralds of the Sovereign Grand Lodge of Queensland from 1910. Rarely seen outside the confines of Grand Lodge, the Grand Lodge Sword of State and the Grand Standard Bearers carrying the Standards of the Grand Master and the United Grand Lodge of Queensland formed part of the colour party and added lustre to the occasion.

The Grand Master proceeded with the ceremony and consecrated the Lodge first to Masonry and then to virtue, to universal benevolence and finally to the glory of the Great Architect of the Universe. It was a rare opportunity for both freemasons and the general public to witness an extravaganza seldom seen, and on this occasion performed to a standard which may have been done as well in the past but never better.

In his brilliant oration the Grand Chaplain, RWBro Milford Eyres, reminded the assembly of the importance of the times in 1861. Queen Victoria was on the throne; Abraham Lincoln had just been elected as the President of the United States; the Second Maori War had just begun; it was the running of the first Melbourne Cup and the laying of the first trans-Atlantic undersea cable; and Queensland had been separated from New South Wales for a little over a year.

One hundred and fifty years have elapsed since Queensland Lodge had its first meeting and looking to the future we are reminded of the words of the MWGM during the ceremony …may prosperity and happiness attend on this lodge until time shall be no more.

MWBro Adrian Burton; RWBro Alan Townson PAGM; Grand Officers and Members of Queensland Lodge


Craft News

An open historic event took place in the town of Tully, in northern Queensland when the Tully Masonic Centre was re-dedicated following its restoration from the devastating effects of Cyclone Yasi. The re-dedication ceremony was conducted by the Grand Master and Grand Officers from United Grand Lodge of Queensland, and it was open to the general public. Over 100 people witnessed the ceremony and amongst them were builders and contractors who worked on the restoration project.

The Grand Master told the gathering that 20 years ago the ceremony would have been for members only. “Now it is open to all” he said. Present at the gathering was the Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor, Bill Shannon who received the organisation’s thanks from the Grand Master for Council’s work in the area since Cyclone Yasi.

The secretary of Tully-Tyson Lodge, VWBro Alf. Macdonald was the driving force behind the restoration of the centre and he received a “thank you” plaque and certificate from the Grand Master. Following the dedication ceremony the lodge held its Installation ceremony where Bro Jon Arnold was installed as Worshipful Master for the next 12 months.

According to the secretary there could be the possibility of gaining several new candidates from among the citizens who assisted in the restoration of the building.

Re-dedication of Tully Masonic Centre

Bro. Jon Arnold (on the right) was installed as Worshipful Master of Tully-Tyson Lodge following the re-dedication of the lodge centre. Pictured with him (left to right) are RWBro Robert Wakely (Carpentaria District Grand Master), MWBro Adrian Burton (Grand Master) and WBro Doug Gregory (now Immediate Past Master of the lodge).

The Grand Master is shown presenting the book on 150 years of Freemasonry for Queensland to Cassowary Coast Regional Mayor Bill Shannon

VWBro Alf Macdonald, secretary of Tully-Tyson Lodge (right) was presented with a plaque and certificate of thanks for his work in restoring the Tully Masonic Centre. The Grand Master is shown making the presentation.


The committee has been working on many innovative ideas but singularly the most important matter has been to disseminate the results of the recent survey conducted throughout Queensland. We had promised that we would keep the Freemasons of Queensland totally informed with what the survey told us. There had never been any survey conducted in any of the jurisdictions up until this one in Queensland in August. We sourced the survey out to a professional group who contacted active Freemasons, lapsed Freemasons and partners of Freemasons.

Our prerequisites were very simply - all we wanted was to be told what our members truly thought. We supplied to them our database from where they picked who were contacted. We insisted that they contacted those who had resigned as part of the survey to find out the reasons why and we asked that ladies be surveyed as well. We had no say on who was contacted as participants (and neither should we) with our only request being that 40% of those being contacted had to be from Regional Queensland to ensure our country membership was very well represented. At that 40% figure, country lodge members were indeed over-represented compared to the reality of where our membership actually live but it was considered to be extremely important to ensure that our non-city Freemasons had a real voice.

So what did we find out?

The facts are that what we have learnt from this survey is that the anecdotal evidence that we have been working on for the past four years was indeed correct. There were no real surprises but much hard evidence to support the direction that this Grand Lodge has been taking in the last four years.

The data that we have been given from our members via this survey strongly supports the views that our Grand Master and previous Grand Master hold and views which have been strongly supported by the Boards of General Purposes. We can now be absolutely certain that there is a “very vocal and noisy minority” who has been listened to for far too long. We all know that they are out there. They have a strong view on every facet of the Craft and would have us all believe that their views only mirror the greater number of Freemasons. Well the truth is that their views are just that – “their views”. We now know that they are far from representative of the vast majority. They would have us believe that Freemasonry is too expensive and that it is driving men away. The facts are that only 4% of Freemasons thought that to be a member of the Craft was too expensive. The noisy minority would have us believe that it is all too expensive and that is stopping us from growing. The reality is, that 96% do not hold that view at all.Freemasons from right across the State have told us clearly that they want us to be even more open than what we have

Report from The Membership and Marketing Committee

RWBro Greg Goding PAGM

been. They appreciate that in recent years we have “opened up our doors” but want us to come up with ways to do more without losing the mystique of Freemasonry. Two of the most pleasing findings involved our lapsed brethren (those who have resigned) and our ladies. Seventy-seven per cent of our “lapsed members” told us that they still had a very high regard for Freemasonry and that the camaraderie was the thing that they missed the most. Our wives and partners are without doubt our greatest supporters – something we have all been aware of. In this survey those ladies who were contacted were so very supportive of their men folk being involved in the Craft. They recognize that their husbands/partners grew in themselves when they joined the lodge. They saw it as a very positive step their men had taken but they also felt the pain when his involvement went sour.

The survey told us very clearly that the two main reasons for Freemasons to resign were

1. They had a disagreement with one or two members of the lodge who had run rough-shot over all other members of their lodge for years and yet no-one had ever challenged the ‘bullies’ and all sat back and allowed them to destroy a once great lodge. 2. They had been pushed too quickly though the degrees; into learning charges ; into other orders and through the chairs of office. They had been pushed outside their comfort zone; they had not been listened to when trying to say “no” and when the decision had to be made between family, work and the lodge – it was the lodge that was always the big loser.

So where to from here?

The results of the survey have given this committee a lot of excellent data which we must now turn into plans to grow the Craft and have a happy and content membership.

We know that there is a real opportunity to attract back many of those whom we have lost, but to do so we must guarantee them that what they are coming back to is a different organisation than that which they left. We have been made very aware that the positive views of the ladies are a very strong influence on the decision that a man makes when considering joining Freemasonry. We have to find ways to utilise this very valuable marketing resource. We have been told that our members want us to find more ways to ensure that the wonderful work that many of our lodges are doing gets far greater recognition than at present. They want to see our “Charitable Work” acknowledged throughout the jurisdiction to start with and then out there to the greater community. As much as we guarantee to address every request made by our membership across the State in the survey, it will be gaining recognition for the wonderful work that we as Freemasons do within our communities that you will notice first. We have already put in place plans to do exactly that.

The Magazine

As much as 90% of those surveyed stated that they rated the “The Queensland Freemason Magazine” from “good through to excellent”, the committee has been given excellent feedback on improvements that they would like made. Every time the editorial group meet to prepare the final print they have to disappoint certain contributors who have submitted photographs and articles because of a lack of space. They have far more requests for the publication of the presentation of 50 Year jewels then space will permit. To this end there will be a change in some of the photographs that will be published in

Craft News


the magazine. The Queensland Freemason website will have a designated area for every photograph of every 50 year jewel presentation across the State. Obviously those photographs have to be of a high resolution and quality which is no different to when they are published in the magazine. Sixty-year jewel presentations will still be printed in the magazine at this stage as they are still quite rare as compared to the numbers of 50-year jewels presented.

The Website

The survey told us that at this stage only 44% of Queensland Freemasons utilised our website. It told us that as much as our members were aware of the site and the importance of the same, there main reason for not visiting the site was simply a lack of knowledge on how to get to it. There is no way we can ignore the importance of the web as far as growing Freemasonry and servicing our membership. The amount of information that we can offer to you as the users is huge compared to the small amount that we can fit into any issue of the magazine.

We know that most of our members have internet and email facilities so they have the ability to utilise the gleaning of information via electronic means but a lack of information on how to get to our site has prevented many from trying. All lodges and individuals can submit quality photographs via the Deputy Grand Secretary and (dependent on that quality) they will be published to our website. We encourage photographs to be sent in as we are very keen to create galleries of 50-year jewel recipients, charitable works, social events, Initiations, Passings, Raisings and anything else to help promote the Craft.Please take the opportunity to visit the website and become a contributor to the same.

You can reach our website by typing www.queenslandfreemasons.com

To access the “Member Only” content of the Freemasons Queensland Website Across the top of the page is a horizontal menu, including one menu option, currently third from the right, titled “Members”. This is only accessible to members of the craft in this jurisdiction, and is accessed by a user ID and a password. To receive a user ID and password, click on “Members” and a form will be displayed to you. It will ask you for your name, your lodge number, your lodge roll number (if you know it – otherwise ask your secretary, or type in “don’t know”), the name of your current WM, phone number and email address. Add any comments or questions you have in the box provided. Once you have submitted this form (i.e. click Submit),

Craft News

FINANCE |PROPERTY | MARKETING

it will be sent to UGLQ and you will subsequently be emailed with a user ID and initial password. The user ID is in the form of Lodge Number Roll Number and the password is unique.Once you have received this you can enter it in the login box on the right hand side of the home page, and then access all of the “member only” content: reports, forms, calendars, the GM’s addresses, photos etc.

Brisbane Open House Scheme

This committee was delighted to support the Grand Master and the Board of General Purposes with regard to our participation in the Brisbane Open House Day on Saturday October 1.

It was another huge success with over 2200 people taking the opportunity to tour our magnificent Ann Street Masonic Centre. The Grand Master was delighted with the response of the general public who came along and so very thankful to the 45 Freemasons who acted as guides on the day. There is no doubt that there is still a real interest in Freemasonry and there is even less doubt that if we arm ourselves with real knowledge of the Craft, we can go along way to attracting good men into our lodges. As Freemasons we have many opportunities to talk about the Craft but to do so we must know our facts. Every Freemason across this State should have in his possession two or three copies of the Booklet “A Basic Look at Freemasonry”. One to keep for himself (after he has read it) and one or two to give to men of quality who would make good Freemasons.These Booklets are available via the Grand Secretariat and at no cost to the lodge.

RWBro Greg Goding PAGM GSWChairman of Membership & Marketing Committee

PH (07) 3286 4106 FAX (07) 3286 [email protected] |

WE SPECIALISE IN MOTOR CYCLE ENGINE SPARES AND GASKETS. LEADING EUROPEAN & JAPANESE MODELS.

Bert Kingston’s

bkperformance.com.au

www.fbcgroup.com.au

www.bkperformance.com.au


Past Grand Officer’s Association (PGOA)Tuesday 29th November, 2011

Contact: RWBro John Ryan36 Gledson St, North Booval 4304(07) 3282 4921 or 0408 878 [email protected]

Stones Corner, Centre: 7-7:30pm. BUSINESS: a) Discuss the future of the Asscot b) Election of the Officer Bearers: OR c) The winding up of the Association

EMERGENT MEETING MAKE THE EFFORT

From left to right are VWBro Murray Sondergeld, his son and IPM of Warwick Lodge, WBro Matthew Sondergeld, RWBro. Geoff Walker AGM, and WBro Jason King, Master of Warwick Lodge No. 160 UGLQ.

RWBro Goding is pictured fourth from the left in the first row.

Pictured left to right: WBro John Lowe (WM), Bro Bill McNally, Bro Gavin Wex and WBro Eddie Fennell (IPM)

Picture shows the Worshipful Master of Biggenden Lodge, WBro Noel Francis with members of the Queensland Masonic Touring Club.

Toll Free: 1800 803 584Website: www.blashki.com.auEmail: [email protected]

In Warwick Bro Jason King was installed as Master of Warwick Lodge No 160 by his father-in-law VWBro Murray Sondergeld. The picture shows the Assistant Grand Master RWBro Geoff Walker at the presentation of a Past Master’s Jewel to WBro Matthew Sondergeld.

WBro Doug Cutmore (right) congratulates his son WBro Iain Cutmore after installing him as Master of Cunningham Lodge No 90 at the Warwick Masonic Centre. The Installation was well attended by visitors from the Darling Downs, Ipswich and Brisbane. Grand Lodge was present with RWBro Geoffrey Walker AGM representing the Grand Master.

This picture was taken at the Installation of WBro Darby Barkle as Master of Biggenden Lodge No 136. The Worshipful Master is standing in front of his chair in the centre of the group at the rear.

A Real Family Affair

Father and SonTraining Session at Bundaberg

Caboolture Double Second

Biggenden VisitBiggenden Installation

RWBro Greg Goding PAGM, GSWks conducted a training session for past grand officers at Bundaberg earlier this year. The session was greatly appreciated by all in attendance. Picture shows those who participated in the session.

Caboolture Lodge No 266 conducted a double second degree and the meeting was very well attended by over 40 members and visitors who all enjoyed the Scottish ritual and perambulations. At this meeting Caboolture also conducted a ballot for initiation, which was successful, With the new members being of a young age, the average age of the membership at Caboolture Lodge is reducing rapidly.

At a recent meeting, the brethren of Biggenden Lodge hosted a visit by some 20 members of the Queensland Masonic Touring Club. Following the ceremony a great night of fellowship was enjoyed by all at the festive board. On the Saturday afternoon following the meeting, Bro. Tassie Dell and his wife Beth entertained the club members at their property outside Biggenden. This outing concluded with a camp oven dinner.

Lodges in Action


Picture shows (left to right): WBro Peter Clark (Meteor), WBro Nev Harris (Meteor), RWBro Nev Welfare (Yeppoon) WBro Phil Livingston (Yeppoon) at the Meteor Lodge Installation.

Distance No ProblemDistance no problem for lodge installation visitors. Three Freemasons travelled between 650 and 730 kilometers by car to attend the Yeppoon Lodge installation when WBro John Playford was installed as Master. RWBro Graham Moffat and WBro Peter Clark made the 7.5 hour trip from Longreach and WBro Ron Button took 6.5 hours to get there from Mapleton.These three members of Meteor Lodge No 88 in Longreach made it their business to attend Yeppoon’s installation to lend support to WBro Playford whose mother lodge is Meteor No 88. And so, two months later three members of Yeppoon Lodge made the long journey to Longreach to attend Meteor Lodge Installation. They covered about 2000 km over three to four days.

They were WBro Playford, RWBro Nev. Welfare and WBro Phil Livingston. Their first stop was at Charters Towers where they were shown through the historic Masonic Temple built in 1887. Then on to Hughenden where they attended a meeting of Star of the West Lodge.

Winton was the next stop followed by their final destination -- Longreach and Meteor Lodge No 88 where they witnessed the Installation of WBro Peter Clark as Master. The three Yeppoon members participated in the ceremony by doing some of the work required. This story shows how dedicated some Freemasons can be to travel so far once a year for lodge visitations. They all say it is a rewarding experience and is recommended to brethren of all lodges.

Picture shows (left to right): RWBro Graham Moffat, WBro Ron Button (Meteor), WBro John Playford (Yeppoon) and WBro Peter Clark (Meteor) at the Yeppoon Lodge Installation.

Pictured are left to Right: MWBro Emmanuel Anthony, Bro Nick Xecanas, WBro John Xecanas and WBro Ken Moller-Nielsen. WBro John Xecanas and WBro Ken Moller-Nielsen both travelled from Far North Queensland to attend this 3rd degree.

Officers and brethren of Morningside Lodge No 196 raised their first candidate from their Centenary year, Bro Nick Xecanas to the third degree.

Bro Nick is the first of three candidates who have joined The Morningside Lodge in the last 12 months.

Bro Nick is the son of WBro John Xecanas PM of Bartle Frere Lodge No 254 in Babinda, North Queensland and cousin of MWBro Emmanuel Anthony PSM PGM. Scottish third degrees are always interesting and Morningside’s was no different with the candidate being suitably impressed. This is indicative of the great ritual work the lodge members pride themselves in performing.

Scottish Third Degree

Lodges in Action

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. Examples:MWGM, MWBro, RWBro, VWBro, WBro, DGM, AGM, PAGM, AGSWks

E: [email protected] Wor.Bro.David SharplesP: 07 3807 4447

M: 0412 387 770www.ony.com.au

** Mention this ad andreceive a discount on your purchase**

The Lodge ShopQuality Merchandise!

We supply to all Masonic Orders

Contact Tony Ozanne for any of your requirements

Installation/Centenary Gifts, All types of Lapel Pins, Past Masters Jewel, Gloves, Caps, Shirts,

BBQ Aprons, Cufflinks, Self Inking Stamps,Regalia, Eton Jackets & Jigger Buttons

Name Badges,

Phone: (07) 4125 1059Website: www.thelodgeshop.com.au

Email: [email protected]

[email protected]


These three Freemasons have two things in common. Firstly, their working life has been as newspaper compositors with the same organisation -- APN News and Media. Secondly they have held the same high honour in Freemasonry which is Deputy of the Supreme Council for Scotland for the Province of South Queensland Darling Downs District. V Illus Bro Ron Bryant, pictured in the centre, was installed as Deputy at a ceremony recently in the Masonic Lodge Centre in Warwick. On the left is V Illus Bro Rex Baguley and on the right is V Illus Bro Paul Kennedy both of whom previously held that position. Ron and Rex worked at the Warwick Daily News and Paul at the Toowoomba Chronicle.

Other Orders

Three of the Same

The Grand Court of Queensland, Order of the Amaranth Charity Ball is to be held on Friday, December 2, 2011 at Shangri-la Garden Reception Centre, 1969 Wynnum Road, Wynnum West. Tickets are available from Mrs Beth Kirk,

PO Box 209, Arana Hills Q 4054 or email [email protected] at $47.00 per person. The charity project is the Queensland Medical Institute Research.

Members of the Grand Court of

Queensland, Order of the Amaranth, attended a “Black and White” Ball hosted by the Grand Court of New South Wales on August 27, 2011.

NSW Black and White Ball

Picture shows the Grand Royal Matron HL Joan Smith and Grand Royal Patron SK William Gennings (centre of the photo) with a contingent of 11 Queensland members who enjoyed the charity ball at the Red Gum Function Centre, Wentworthville, Sydney. The New South Wales Grand Court assist the Royal Flying Doctor Service through events such as the Black and White Ball.

A Church Parade for the Petrie Preceptory of Knights Templar was held on a Saturday afternoon in Caboolture and this parade proved to be most enjoyable. This is the second year that Emt Fr Owen Vickers has arranged a march through the Abbey grounds led by a piper. A service in St Michaels Abbey Church on Bribie Road followed the march. There was a large and impressive muster

roll which included the District Grand Prior and Fraters from most of the Scottish Preceptories in the Brisbane area.

This Church is very impressive. It is steeped in history with three of the stained glass windows originating in the UK and hundreds of years old.

The Abbey is well worth a visit.

Petrie Preceptory (Caboolture) Church Parade

A very well attended Installation and Enthronement meeting was held in Cairns when Illus Bro Birch was installed as Most Wise Sovereign of Miles Rose Croix and also the Enthronement of V Illus Bro Chris McClelland as the new deputy for the Province of Carpentaria held under the Supreme Council for Scotland. The Installation and Enthronement meeting was supported by the Cairns Rose Croix under the Australian Constitution. This is the first time in the last decade the two constitutions have supported each other. The Australian Constitution attended the Scottish Constitutions and recently they reciprocated.

Miles Rose Croix Installation

Pictured is Illus Bro Phil Smith (Australian Constitution) and V Illus Bro McClelland 33 deg.


Early September saw a very excited and slightly overwhelmed Amy Reeves receive the title of Miss Queensland Job’s Daughter 2011/2012 at the Stones Corner Masonic Centre. Amy, from Bethel No. 4, was one of four Job’s Daughters competing for the hotly contested title. Other competitors were Rachel Hewitt Bethel No. 2, Jayde Granage Bethel No. 2 and Bailey-Louise Millard from Bethel No. 23. The competition is a full day event

Miss Queensland Job’s Daughter 2011/2012

Pictured left to right: Miss Charity (Rebecca Rowlings, Bethel No. 23), Miss Queensland Jobs Daughter (Amy Reeves, Bethel No. 4), Junior Miss Queensland Job’s Daughter (Shannon Turpin, Bethel No. 4)

starting at 8 a.m. and continuing through the day until 6 p.m. when the girls are presented on stage separately, dressed in their formal gowns, for the final question, which is also judged. The winner is then announced. The entrants compete in a number of categories during the day from interviews through to written examination. Prior to the crowning of Miss Queensland Job’s Daughter 2011/2012 Vanessa Castillo (the previous year’s winner) gave a very moving speech regarding her highs and lows over the past twelve months and then assisted in the crowning ceremony where several past Miss Queensland Job’s Daughters pass the crown between them until it is in the hands of the immediate Past Miss Queensland Job’s Daughter who then performs the crowning.

Amy will have a very busy term visiting all the Bethels here in Queensland. She will attend several formal Job’s Daughters functions throughout the year, and will also travel overseas to the USA, where she will represent Queensland at the Miss International Job’s Daughter pageant in July 2012. This pageant will be held in Baltimore. Other competitions held on the day were the Junior Miss Queensland Jobs Daughter and Miss Charity contest. Shannon Turpin from Bethel No. 4 won the title of Junior Miss Queensland Job’s Daughter 2011/2012. Entrants for this year were Holly Higgins, Joanna Boike, Katelyn McCleery, Rachael Dorr, and Joselinne Henriquez. The title of Miss Charity encourages the Job’s Daughters to use their skills and imagination to raise money for charity while also promoting Jobs Daughters in the community. They raise money by putting their time and effort into conducting sausage sizzles, chocolate drives and raffles etc. This year there were two contestants, Bernadette Schultz and Rebecca Rowlings. Rebecca from Bethel No. 23, received the title of Miss Charity 2011/2012. Officials took the opportunity of thanking the organisers and judges of the pageant, and everyone who attended and supported the entrants resulting in it being a very successful event.

Job’s Daughters, Supreme Guardian Toni Underwood and Associate Supreme Guardian Rick Holloway from America and other distinguished guests were invited to share morning tea and a tour of Ann Street Masonic Centre as guests of the Grand Master MW Bro Adrian Burton and his wife Regina. Other guests included Denise Larter Jurisdictional Guardian Queensland and Malcolm Cope Associate Jurisdictional Guardian, Miss International Job’s Daughter Aline Busnardo

Overseas Visitors

In the picture from left is Denise Larter, Regina Burton, Aline Busnardo, Vanessa Costello, Toni Underwood, Courtney Painter, MWBro Adrian Burton, Melissa Bradshaw, Rick Holloway, Malcolm Cope.

from Brazil, Supreme Bethel Honour Queen Courtney Painter, Miss Queensland Job’s Daughter Vanessa Costello, Jurisdictional Bethel Honour Queen Melisa Bradshaw and other friends and relations.

The Grand Master was extremely proud to give a guided tour of the centre and explain some of its history and significance.The Supreme Guardian, Toni Underwood was in Queensland for two weeks as part of her official duties to visit each country in which Job’s Daughters were located. It was a great introduction to Queensland for the overseas guests, and a great way to spend time with the Masonic family on a reasonably informal basis. Many thanks must go to the Grand Master and Mrs Burton for their hospitality and their warm welcome to the overseas guests.

Other Orders

Planning a holidaythis Summer? See our travel section on page 31To get you business involved contact John on (07) 3821 2113 or Dan on 0419 025584


Pictured left to right are: WBro John Goward (Senior Warden), Grand Master (MWBro Adrian Burton), WBro Watts, Bro Michael Harrison (Junior Warden) and WBro Robert Bailey (IPM).

Pictured at the dinner left to right are: WBro Don Campbell, Mrs Mary Campbell, Mrs. Regina Burton and MWBro Adrian Burton GM.

Pictured left to right: RWBro Ian McRaild PJGW (81), WBro Bob Medlicott PGSwdBr, (81), RWBro Bevan Christensen PSGW (91) and WBro Alec Starkey (81).

In this picture (left to right) we have WBro A G Sullivan, Bro Dean W Sullivan, VWBro J M Sullivan, WBro W J Wilson (Master of Mitchell Lodge who congratulated them) and WBro T. E. Sullivan.

WBro Robert Watts is the newly installed master of Fraser Coast United Lodge No 19. The Grand Master was present at the ceremony and festive board and he commented on the excellent facilities for both lodge meetings and dining downstairs. He thanked the large number of ladies for supporting the lodge and he spoke about “unity” as a recipe for success.

The Kilkivan Bowls Club was the venue for the dinner of the Kilkivan Lodge following the installation of a new Master Don Campbell for the term of 2011-2012.There was an excellent roll up of ladies as well as Freemasons from as far away as Brisbane.

In Freemasonry it does not matter how old you are from 18 years of age forward, you can still enjoy yourself as a member of a lodge. This picture shows four members of Maroochydore Lodge No 392 enjoying themselves at a Rosslyn Lodge Installation Festive Board.

In August this year Mitchell Lodge members and wives gathered to celebrate 100 years of continuous membership to the Mitchell Lodge No 149 of the Sullivan family.

The first “Sullivan” to become a member was William James Sullivan, No 53 on the Roll. He was initiated on August 2, 1911.Since that time members of the Sullivan family have been joining Mitchell Lodge.

Tuscan Lodge No 235 conducted its Proclamation of RWBro John Castleton PJGW as Master at the Wynnum Masonic Centre in August and this picture shows the Worshipful Master with his officers invested for the year 2011-2012. The lodge meets at the centre on the third Saturday of each month except January tyling at 6.30 p.m.

Pictured at Providence Lodge No 144 Installation are left to right: Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies RWBro William Tupou, RWBro Geoff Walker AGM, WBro Barry Batchlor (newly installed Master), RWBro Jim Wyatt PAGM (Senior Warden),and Bro Brett Winterbottom (Junior Warden).

Fraser Coast Daylight Installation

Kilkivan Installation Dinner

Maroochydore 80+ Year Olds

The Sullivans of Mitchell Lodge

Tuscan Lodge Master and Officers

Providence Lodge Installation

Bundaberg ProclamationWBro John Rimmington was proclaimed Master of Bundaberg Lodge No. 472 for a consecutive term at the lodge Proclamation Ceremony. He is shown cutting the cake with his partner, Debbie at the banquet which was held in the supper room at the rear of the Masonic building. After a successful and enjoyable year in office he will not be taking it easy this year as the lodge still has four Second Degree and five Third Degree ceremonies to carry out, with the possibility of further candidates.

Lodge Activities

Copy DeadlineContributors to the Magazine please note:Deadline for Copy for the February issue is December 9Please have copy and pics in before this date


Often referred to as “the friendliest Order in Freemasonry”, the Queensland Masonic Touring Club recently travelled to Blackbutt to support their members WBro Tom Clarke and WBro Alan Clark at the Blackbutt Lodge No 216

Centenary Installation. WBro Packer, the grandson of the founding Master was installed as Blackbutt Lodge Master. This made him eligible to conduct the initiation of his son at a future meeting. RWBro Alan Townson PAGM

Queensland Masonic Touring Club News

Pictured left to right are WBro Packer (Worshipful Master of Blackbutt Lodge) and WBro Tom Clark at the Centenary Installation

represented the MW Grand Master at the Installation. He was supported by RWBro Roy Fursman and RWBro Norm Nash, both members of the QMTC. Some QMTC members also assisted the Installing team. WBro Harold Thompson was the Installing Master and those present were enthralled at the way he maneuvered his wheelchair around the Lodge Room. Over 100 guests, wives and Freemasons attended the banquet, organised by Church of England members. Bro Heaney who is Senior Warden in Blackbutt Lodge and his wife are the Touring Club’s newest members. The next outing for the club will be the State Combined Caravan Clubs Rally at Maryborough. In November it is traditional for the QMTC to visit Kenilworth for their Annual General Meeting. At this meeting, the founding President Roy Fursman has decided it is time to stand aside and pass the gavel to some other member. Roy and his wife Ann are to be congratulated as a decade of success is a tribute to their leadership.

Anyone who is interested in learning more about the QMTC can contact the Secretary, Paul Millow by telephoning him at 07 54500467.

Picture shows Mrs. Pankhurst being installed at the ceremony.

Mrs Donna Pankhurst and Mr Jeffery Harper have been installed as the Jurisdictional Guardian and Associate Jurisdictional Guardian of Jobs Daughters Queensland. The ceremony was held at Everton Park High School and was well attended by members of the organisation.

Donna was installed by the outgoing Jurisdictional Guardian Mrs Denise Larter and Jeff was installed by Mr Malcolm Cope the outgoing Associate Jurisdictional Guardian. The venue was most appropriate, as both of Mrs Pankhurst’s daughters, Amanda and Katelyn, attended Everton Park High. It was a very formal evening, with Donna being escorted by Amanda and Katelyn and Jeff being escorted by his daughter Lauren, a past Miss Queensland Job’s Daughter.

New Guardian of Job’s Daughters Installed Refl ect who you truly are

1800 636 660www.metropolitanfunerals.com.au

Pre-plan your funeral today.

& make it easier on your family

A proud member of InvoCare

www.metropolitanfunerals.com.au


Gregory Lodge 50 H finalised its charity allocations for the 2010-2011 year at a small presentation held just prior to one of its Regular Meetings at the Cairns Masonic Centre.. Final allocations from its total fund raising for 2010-2011 of $22,119.55 were made to the following;

Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation $4,000.00Alzheimers Australia – Cairns Branch $4,000.00Wildlife Rescue FNQ – Cairns Branch $4,000.00

This total of $12,000.00 was raised from 13 sausage sizzles held at the Bunnings Store Smithfield, Cairns,

In the last three years over $33,000.00 has been raised for the Cairns Base Hospital through its fund raising entity of the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation to purchase medical equipment for patients in the Cairns and regional areas of far north Queensland. In the last two years over $7,000.00 has been raised to help the Alzheimer’s Cairns Branch with patient and family support care and their general operating expenses. Wildlife Rescue is a new avenue for the lodge to provide assistance in the form of donations. The positive public relations and free publicity for Freemasonry out in the local community has been a much added benefit and highlighted something of what Freemasonry contributes to all our local communities throughout Queensland.

Hervey Bay Daylight Lodge No. 521 has generously raised money for the purchase of Little Nipper surfboards for the Hervey Bay Surf Life Saving Club.

A cheque for $1640 was presented to the Club President (Mark Thornton) by the Master of the lodge (WBro Ron Dreger) on the beach in front of the surf club house in the presence of a great

number of little nippers of all age groups, and officials, members and ladies of the lodge.

The money was raised by the lodge social committee which conducted a Variety Concert at Torbay Retirement Village. The amount includes the “dollar for dollar” subsidy provided by the Board of Benevolence.

$12,000 Raised from 13 Sausage Sizzles Hervey Bay

Daylight Lodge Donation

One of the three recipients of the $4000 donation was the Far North Queensland Hospital Foundation. Picture shows Foundation representative Tony Franz receiving the donation from WBro Dave Scott.

Picture shows the “Little Nippers” and officials at the presentation.

At the recent Brisbane Valley Multicultural Festival in Esk, RWBro David Carter, PJGW, DGArch (fourth from the left) was attracted by the smell of cooking sausages only to discover the members of St John Biarra Lodge, No 73 UGLQ, busy at work doing their bit to raise funds for the local community.

He is shown here with the Worshipful Master and brethren from the lodge.

St. John Biarra Lodge busy at work

Serving the Community



WBro Alf Pearce and Dyanna Andersen

The Proclamation of WBro Kevin Yarrow as Master of Kennedy Lodge No 11 was held recently at the Masonic Hall in Gordon Street Bowen.

Members of the lodge took advantage of the occasion by organising three presentations to charities.A cheque for $7000 was presented to Dyanna Andersen, the local entrant to the Spirit of Australia Award, on behalf of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. WBro Alf Pearce, who presented the cheque said it was made possible by ongoing weekly collection of aluminium cans and used batteries, plus a very successful raffle held in the pre-Christmas period. The proclaimed Worshipful Master presented a cheque for $200 to a legacy representative, Bill Barty. He praised the efforts of Legacy and said the money raised was from a festive board raffle held at the lodge’s Anzac Day Ceremony.

The third presentation was the AV and WI Toms Memorial Bursary which was made by WBro Ian Pott to Jaymee Morris. The winner of this Bursary is selected from relatives of Kennedy Lodge members at the completion of Year 10, and who proceed to Year 12.

Imagine you’re five, you’re shaking, so upset you could burst. Your therapist walks with you into a dark room with gentle lighting, plump pillows, you feel secure under a soft, weighted blanket. You notice your breathing starts to slow; you relax, just a little bit. You feel ‘ok’ here.

After a year of sausage sizzles and fundraising, St Andrew of Townsville Lodge No. 94 raised $5624 to fund the development of a dedicated sensory and occupational therapy room for ACT for Kids’ Townsville centre.

ACT for Kids Regional Director, Renee McAllister, said the donation will help expand the range of services offered to children and families in Townsville.

“The sensory and occupational therapy room will be an invaluable tool for therapists. Every child that comes through the centre will be able to use this room in some way.”

Sensory rooms help children and young people who have experienced trauma to develop skills for self-regulation their emotions. It is designed to work with the three senses; sight, sound and touch.

“The room will be dark with special lighting installed to reduce stimulation and create a sense of calm.

“Some sensory tools include specially designed beanbags, a bubble tower used for breathing techniques, iPod dock for

calming sounds and a weighted blanket among other tools which help children work through their feelings.

The current Master of St Andrew of Townsville Lodge, Beau Sankey, said “although being only a reflection of society it is unfortunate that there is a need for organisations such as ACT for Kids, especially for children so young”.

“As you are aware, the Freemasons support a vast number of charities across Queensland and the globe. But that said, it just goes to show that even small donations and fundraisers can amount to significant change - ACT for Kids does wonderful work and we are proud to support that.”

The cheque for $5624 presented to ACT was only achievable through the assistance of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland, Board of Benevolence, ‘Dollar for Dollar’ subsidy scheme for which both St Andrew of Townsville Lodge and ACT are most grateful.

The sensory and occupational therapy room will be named after the lodge in recognition of their gift.

Contact - ACT for Kids

Charity donations at Lodge Proclamation

Freemasons open up the senses

Jaymee Morris with WBro Ian Pott who presented her with the AV and WI Toms Memorial Bursary. Pictured on the left is Mrs. Josie Toms.

Pictured (L to R) Jodie Moore (Speech and Language Pathologist), Louise Taylor (Health Nurse) and Lindsay McFarlane (Occupational Therapist) receiving the cheque from Beau Sankey, a member of St Andrew of Townsville Lodge.

Kelly Morgan 07 3857 8866 or 0409 751 622 [email protected] www.actforkids.com.au


The members of Morayfield Masonic Lodge No. 95 have responded to the needs of a young toddler, Georgia Absolom of Morayfield, through the purchase of an iPad together with some additional software and “extras” which, hopefully, will assist in her future education and development. Georgia suffered severe complications at birth which have left her significantly disabled. To make matters more difficult for her family, she also suffers from other illnesses which will require long term medical attention. Despite Georgia’s tough start to life, she is a happy little girl who does her best to interact with her mum, Tracy.

At the Installation banquet of Calen Lodge No 395, WBro G A Clarke (WM) presented Mrs Julie Marshall, Mackay District co-ordinator of the Leukaemia Foundation, with a cheque for $11,550. This amount was raised by donation of “goods” to Mrs Alma Blake and her two daughters Barbara and Sharon at “The Shed” in Seaforth. These goods were then sold as trash and treasure and the proceeds presented to Calen Lodge on behalf of Alma’s late husband Bro John Blake, who had been a member of the lodge.

A total of $31,000 has been raised through the trash and treasure idea over the last three years, and this total has all ben donated to the Freemasons Leukaemia Units in Townsville. Because of the large amount donated, Calen Lodge has been given the naming rights for the facility’s new “Common Room”. As a result of Julie Marshall’s association with Calen Lodge in this project, her husband Mark is now a member of that lodge.

This brand new Freezer has been donated to the Anglican Church Dorcas Society for their soup kitchen where they supply food to the homeless in Bundaberg.

The Freezer cost $2500 and was donated by Tyrian Lodge No. 27. This total amount was raised from the Sausage sizzles they organised at Bunnings Warehouse and was distributed from the lodge charity fund.

The Worshipful Master of Bundaberg Lodge No. 472 presented the Bundaberg Regional Co-ordinator of the Pyjama Foundation with literacy aids to the value of $391-90 purchased by the lodge after receiving dollar for dollar assistance for the project from the Board of Benevolence.

Miss Inez Goves has been presented with the Central Queensland Daylight Lodge No 532 bursary. The bursary is made up of $250 from the lodge and $250 from the Board of Benevolence “dollar for dollar” subsidy.

The presentation was made by WBro Dr Wylie Gibbons (pictured on Miss Goves left) at a resent lodge meeting. Miss Goves brother was the winner of the bursary in 2010.

Bro Ron Whelan from Brisbane Valley Lodge No 198 of Toogoolawah presented a cheque for $350 to Maggie Poole of “Our House Toogoolawah” which is a respite centre as well as a community centre and which provides for a very real need in the community. Maggie would welcome any inquiry from persons or organisations that would like to utilise the facility. If anybody is interested they can phone her on 5423-0401

The money was from one of the lodge “breakfast in the garden fundraisers” which will resume as the temperature warms. The lodge has found the individual and business support for the functions outstanding. In the last 12 months donations have amounted to more than $3300. Apart from the donation mentioned above cheques have been presented to the Esk Choir, MWGM’ s Flood Appeal and Esk Scouts.

Morayfield Lodge Assists Georgia

Large Donation by Calen Lodge No 395

Charitable Donation

Literacy Aids for Pyjama Foundation

Central Qld Daylight Bursary presentation

Brisbane Valley Lodge presents cheque to “Our House”

Pictured, from left to right: Tracy Absolom, Georgia and Wor Bro Geoff Grebert, Worshipful Master of Morayfield Lodge.

Those pictured left to right are: Mrs Barbara Eggerling, Mrs Alma Blake, Mrs Julie Marshall, Mrs Sharon Cahill, Mary Slattery, and WBro George Clarke



The Worshipful Master of Bundaberg Lodge No. 472, WBro John Rimmington, and Secretary, VWBro Bevan Brennan PAGSWks, recently visited the Bundaberg Special School to make a symbolic presentation of a cheque for the payment of supply and installation of a Sand Balance Panel, which will provide thought stimulation and therapeutic activity in the playground. As they sat in with the junior class and listened to one of the teachers tell them a story, they realised that the teachers at these facilities are a special breed of person and are so dedicated to their work.

The children are also very special and it makes one realise how lucky it is to be born without disabilities. WBro Rimmington gave a brief talk on Freemasonry for the benefit of the teaching staff, and mentioned the importance to us of our charity work, and the wonderful assistance all lodges receive from the Board of Benevolence through the “dollar for dollar” subsidy scheme.

Members of Kianawah Lodge No. 450 have presented a cheque for $3200 to the Queensland Branch of the Fragile X Association of Australia. The donation was made up of $1600 raised by Kianawah members who conducted sausage sizzles outside Bunnings at Cannon Hill and the other $1600 being provided by the Board of Benevolence under the dollar for dollar subsidy scheme. The FXAA will be using this donation to provide workshop events being held in Queensland this year. Parent Support Queensland representative for the FXAA, Mel. Mikkelsen said how grateful the organisation was to Kianawah Lodge not only for the monetary donation, but for donating the time to this very important cause. She gave a special “thank you” to Bob and Gloria Clark, Trevor Smith, John Castleton, Steven Lewis, Neville Ball, Alex Evans and the Masonic Board of Benevolence for their assistance. “It is always very humbling and heart warming to know that there are people out there not directly affected by fragile X who are willing to donate their time and energy to the FXAA” she said.

Fragile X Syndrome is the leading inherited cause of intellectual disability and the most common known genetic cause of autism. It is caused by a single gene disorder, carried by about 1 in 260 women and 1 in 800 men. It affects about 1 in 3600 males and 1 in 4000-6000 females. The Fragile X Association of Australia is a non-profit organisation made up of family, friends, therapists, doctors and carers of people with Fragile X Syndrome.

A CARENDO ergonomic multi-purpose hygiene chair has been presented to the Esk Hospital by the brethren of St John Biarra Masonic Lodge No 73. Cost of the chair amounted to $11,445 and the funds were secured with the support of the community, a generous donation of $550 from the Hospital Auxiliary and a dollar for dollar subsidy from the Board of Benevolence. A band of enthusiastic volunteers made the work of the organising committee much easier. The lodge conducted a “Quilt Show” and a raffle to help raise funds for the project. At the presentation function Ms Wendy Fry, the Deputy Director of Nursing, in addressing the St. John Biarra Lodge Master, WBro Errol

Miller, stated that the chair would greatly assist patients when showering by making it and other hygiene routines not only safer and more comfortable, but also a more dignified and relaxing experience. It also would allow the nursing staff to work in an ergonomically sound way. WBro Miller thanked all who took part in the project for their efforts and made special mention of the assistance of the local press and radio media whose support contributed a great deal to the successful outcome of the project. He also acknowledged the Esk Girl Guide Group which previously staged the event bi-annually. He said the lodge now hoped to perpetuate this tradition.

Board of Benevolence and Lodge Charity activities

This picture shows (back row) the Wor Master symbolically presenting the cheque to Barb Atkinson, with (centre row, left to right) Jed, Liam and Tolkien, and (front row, left to right) Kate, Jenny Norris and Tiffany. (Bundaberg Lodge No. 472 received permission from parents of the children to publish the article and picture).

Bundaberg Lodge aids Special School

Freemasons present hygiene chair to Esk Hospital

Kianawah Lodge and the Board assist Fragile X with Donation

Pictured left to right are: John Castleton, Steven Lewis, Neville Ball, Alex Evans, Melissa Mikkelsen (Fragile X Association of Australia), Bob Clark, Gloria Clark and Trevor Smith.


The Grand Master, MWBro Adrian Burton is shown receiving a photograph of his great grandfather (87 years old in 1950) presented to him by the Director of Ceremonies of Gympie Lodge, Jim Alford.

He was also presented with a beautiful jewellery box of Mary Valley Cedar made by Jim Alford and the timber was supplied by Bro Harvey Hasthorpe, a life-long friend of the Burton family. Bro Hasthorpe still

resides at Kandanga, the home town of the Grand Master.

The Grand Master brought with him from Brisbane the Past Master’s jewel of 1909 and the 50 year jewel of 1947 plus an 1884 Bible belonging to his great grandfather (J H Sandercock) so that all present could view the items. He said he was overwhelmed by the generosity of the Gympie Lodge members.

Gympie Lodge Presentation

The Craft

The application of the word Pursuivant to an office in freemasonry is difficult to connect with the definitions in the Oxford English Dictionary, which tends to associate the word more directly with the College of Arms or Heralds College as do many other reference sources.

This is not surprising as the word has reposed as a Middle English heraldic term since medieval times. The word has its English origins in the Old French word poursuivant (porsuivant) which means to follow after or chase. In the ancient English law, it signified an officer who attended upon the king or a noble – in his wars, at the council table, the exchequer, or in his court – to be sent as a messenger.

A pursuivant was, therefore, a messenger for his master, usually one of the aristocracy. In the middle ages, as the structure of heraldry was developed, the pursuivant became a heraldic officer of the lowest classification, ranking below a herald but performing many of the same duties as the herald and attendant on him. Anciently he was a noviciate, i.e. one in a state of probation for future promotion – he could have been likened to an “apprentice herald” as it was his hope to rise into the ranks of the heralds.

In those medieval times the heralds were only appointed after having served the prerequisite time as a pursuivant, usually seven years. Long since that time this prerequisite was repealed and heralds lawfully could be appointed directly without ever being a pursuivant – usually by the king through a judgement in Westminster Hall.

The heraldic title of Pursuivant has survived to this day in the College of Arms in London and in other official heraldic authorities – since the 1700s there remain only four pursuivants in the College of Arms in London, founded in 1484 by King Richard III, and they are known more commonly by the title of Pursuivant of Arms.

The etymology of the word reveals that it comes from the Middle English pursevant – an attendant, from the Old French poursuivant, from the present participle of poursuivre – to follow after or pursue, from Vulgar Latin prosequere – to pursue, to escort, to attend.

A simple summation of the various definitions of the word Pursuivant would be:• an heraldic officer of the lowest class, ranking below a herald• a functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties – called also Pursuivant of Arms• an attendant of the heralds. Also used figuratively• a state or royal messenger• any attendant or follower.

A herald, or more correctly a herald of arms, is an officer of arms ranking between a pursuivant and king of arms. He should not be confused with a musician whose only duty is to sound a trumpet. Heralds were originally messengers sent by monarchs or noblemen to convey messages or proclamations – in this sense being the predecessors of the modern diplomats. It was possibly due to their role in managing the tournaments of the late Middle Ages that heralds came to

be associated with the regulation of the knights’ coats of arms. As a pursuivant was in the true sense an understudy on a herald, he necessarily performed many of the duties of a herald.

From the definition in the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary the verb herald clearly means: “to proclaim; to announce, as at hand or drawing nigh; to usher in”, and confirms some of the duties performed by the ancient herald, who may more often than not have been a pursuivant.

It is interesting to find that, as a royal or state messenger, history records that the word pursuivant also referred to the vocational calling of a messenger employed by the British government or the monarch to deliver warrants – later called a warrant-officer. This use of the word was particularly so in the 1600s when certain sections of the religious community were being persecuted and prosecuted by the authorities.

In the English Grammar of the nineteenth century onwards the word pursuivant has been used little outside the heraldic world; however, it is not surprising to find that, in the mid 1700s, Freemasonry settled on the word pursuivant as a title befitting the attendant within the inner porch of Grand Lodge. The duties of the Masonic pursuivant are best described as …to give a due report of all approaching brethren and see that they are properly clothed and ranged under their respective banners. This duty peculiarly mimics the duties prescribed for the ancient heraldic pursuivant. As a functionary of lower rank than a herald, but discharging similar duties – his role within the inner porch would be to act as a herald by proclaiming, announcing as at hand or drawing nigh, or to usher in, visiting delegations and brethren. Thus the title of the Grand Officer at the inner porch of Grand Lodge would have fitted comfortably into the archaic definition of the word pursuivant.

Hence the attendant guarding the inner porch of a Masonic Grand Lodge is properly ranked and titled the Grand Pursuivant.

Pursuivantof lower rank than a herald but discharging similar duties

By VWBro. R. L. Grimshaw AGSWks


Please note:

To access these pictures along with 50 year Jewel Presentations please visit

queenslandfreemasons.com

On the website, go to the heading “About Us”, move the cursor to “Photo Galleries”, click on “50+ Year Jewel Presentations”.. This should bring the pics up. Click on any pic and it will bring up the full size photo and the caption on it.

Bro John (Jack) Lovat Neish has claimed two milestones rarely reached in Freemasonry.

The Capricornia Masonic lodge has celebrated Jack’s 75 years of service to Freemasonry and for attaining the age of 100 years on Wednesday August 23.“Capricornia 222, that’s my Lodge”, Jack proudly said. On August 24 the lodge held an informal celebration luncheon to honour Jack. At the luncheon he was presented with a seventy five year membership pin by the Lodge Master, WBro David Pitchford. A 75 year certificate from Grand Lodge was presented by WBro Graham Acutt, the most senior Past Master of the lodge.

Lodge members and their wives also toasted Jack’s 100th birthday a week early. Responding to the toast, Bro Neish said he’d had a busy but happy life.

He thanked everyone for honouring his achievements and making this a happy celebration.

Jack and his wife Edith (deceased) a renowned artist, raised five sons.Although he doesn’t drive much now, jack is very proud to be a holder of a current driver’s licence. A 100th birthday party was held for him at the Rockhampton Golf Club where he was an active member and played until he was 88 year of age.

RWBro Boyce Burton PSGW was presented with his 60 year jewel at the Stanthorpe Lodge Installation by the Assistant Grand Master RWBro Geoffrey Walker. RWBro Burton was originally a member of Ballandean Lodge before its warrant was surrendered.

He was a foundation member of the Warwick Apex Club and is currently a life member of that organisation which was formed in the 1950’s.

At a recent well-attended meeting of Rockhampton Lodge No 106 Bro W D (Doug) Miller received his 60 year jewel.

Brother Neish Reaches Two Milestones.

Boyce Burton reaches 60 years service

Sixty years of Service by Doug Miller

WBro David Pitchford, (Capricornia Lodge WM) is shown pinning a 75 year pin on Brother Jack Neish.

Pictured left to right are RWBro Walker AGM, Mrs Shirley Burton and RWBro Boyce Burton.

Shown with Bro Doug is RWBro R F Boyle who presented him with the jewel.

Jewel Presentations

Jewel Presentations

Congratulations

60 and 70 year

We hope you’re enjoying this issue.Just picture how good your ad would look hereFor more information contact John on (07) 3821 2113 or Dan on 0419 025584


At the Kilkivan Lodge installation the Grand Officers pictured above came from Gympie to support the Grand Master, who is a former resident of Kandanga and Gympie. Many of these officers he has known since he was a schoolboy.

The Duke of Leinster Lodge Golf Day at Nudgee Golf Club attracted 23 players compared with 18 last year. Participants included three teams from Duke of Leinster Lodge, one combined Kianawah/Stanley Lodge, one from Fenwick Lodge and a team led by the Deputy Grand Secretary (VWBro Graham Schultz).Scoring was very competitive with two teams coming in with a 36 gross for the 9-hole Ambrose. The winning team was Kianawah/Stanley on a countback from Fenwick.

The organisers provided sandwiches after the game and all enjoyed the friendly atmosphere in the relatively new clubhouse. They also took the opportunity to watch the great South East program on TV where the Grand Master was being interviewed in relation to the Open House day on the following Saturday.Organiser for the host lodge, RWBro Stan Rawlings expressed sincere thanks to all who supported the friendly golf day. They are now looking forward to the next one in 12 months time.

Garden City Daylight Lodge brethren in Toowoomba have a rather novel idea to keep their “older” members happy in the craft. When they turn 80 years of age they become members of the OBE (over bloody eighty) Club.

The club meets once a year for lunch and if anyone has turned 80 during the year they take part in a “cutting of the cake” ceremony.

WBro. Gordon Nicoll and WBro John McGregor are the latest in the lodge to celebrate their 80th year.

At the Grand Wardens’ “Big Day Out” this year three prizes were drawn in a popular raffle, proceeds of which were later presented to the Grand Master’s wife, Regina Burton for her chosen charity “Guide Dogs for the Blind”. First prize was a $500 voucher for the Mantra Group and this was won by Joan Bryant. Second prize was a Navman GPS won by the Map Man himself, VWBro Jonathan Rudduck PGChap. Third prize, a Samsung Pink Digital Camera was won by the Assistant Grand Master, Geoff Walker.

Gympie Grand Officers

Duke of Leinster Golf Winners

OBE Club Celebrates

Raffle Winner

Pictured left to right from the back row: Peter Green, Aaron Taylor, Mel Sauer, Russell Miller, Kevin Collins, Kevin Ward, the Grand Master, and Malcolm Meldrum PDGM.

Winners of the 9-hole Ambrose event at Nudgee (left to right): VWBro John Irwin (Stanley), Bro Brendan Mossop (Kianawah) WBro Neville Ball (Kianawah) and WBro Rod Wilson (Kianawah). The organiser, RWBro Stan Rawlings (Duke of Leinster Lodge) is shown third from the left in the group.

Pictured cutting the cake are left to right: WBro McGregor, RWBro Lionel Brown, WBro Nicoll and WBro Les Prendergast.

Pictured holding the winning ticket to the Mantra holiday are from left to right: VWBro Murray Sondergeld (winning ticket seller), Mrs Joan Bryant (winner) and husband RWBro. Ron Bryant.

Telford Lodge Installation brought back memories to the Grand Master, whose grandfather, Jack Stephens served there as Master in 1934.

Telford Installation

Pictured in the front row are left to right: Ian Stebbins (Senior Warden), MWBro Adrian Burton GM, WBro John Shearer (WM), RW Bro Norfrie Morris PDGM, David Martin (Junior Warden). In the back row are other newly invested officers of the lodge.

Quick News

NOTICE - The next Quarterly Communicationwill be held in the Grand Hall, Masonic Memorial Centre 311 Ann Street BrisbaneWednesday, December 7, 2011 7.30 PMPlease make every effort to be there.


Quick News

In 2007, VWBro Bob Hannell, Past Master of Mooloolah Lodge No. 334, was appointed Grand Representative to the Grand Lodge of Indiana near the UGLQ. The representative of the UGLQ near the Grand Lodge of Indiana is WBro Sammy King. Since their appointments, these brethren have corresponded regularly by email but until recently, had never met. In September 2011, VWBro Hannell made a visit to the USA for a family wedding in Michigan following which, he visited his sister in Indiana. He arranged to meet WBro King in Indiana. They had lunch together followed by a pleasant afternoon talking. Later, they were joined by MWBro Dennis Herrell, Past Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Indiana. All three visited the French Lick Lodge No. 586 and witnessed an Initiation Ceremony. VWBro Hannell was made an Honoury Member of the French Lick Lodge during a visit in 1983. MWBro Herrell congratulated both brethren on the dialogue they had set up between the two jurisdictions.

Fraser Lodge No. 210 has reached the century mark and the members of this lodge have completed the celebration of 100 years of Freemasonry on the Atherton Tableland before a very commendable gathering of Freemasons, and visitors from all parts of the district. The re-enactment of the Consecration Ceremony was performed by the Grand Master (MWBro Adrian Burton), accompanied by the Assistant Grand Master (RWBro Geoffrey Walker) and a team of grand officers. They also performed the ceremony of installation which was held on the same day. The Grand Master said he was delighted with the friendly reception and support from the District Grand Master, the Deputy District Grand Master and a wonderful contingent of District Grand Officers. He commented that he was receiving top line support from both the District Grand Masters of Carpentaria and North Queensland.

Universal Freemasonry

1285 GYMPIE ROAD

ASPLEY 4034

(07) 3863 4000

57 BALACLAVA STREET

WOOLLOONGABBA 4102

(07) 3217 3088ALL AREAS 24 HOURS A DAY

www.antonbrownfunerals.com.au

BURIALS CREMATIONS MEMORIAL SERVICES

FUNERAL PRE PLANNING AND FREE CONSULTATIONS AT YOUR HOME

MILITARY FUNERALS PLANNED WITH DIGNITY

ANTON BROWN FUNERALS

www.antonbrownfunerals.com.auPictured left to right are WBro Sammy King, VWBro Bob Hannell, MWBro Dennis Herrell, PGM.

Fraser Lodge No 210 celebrates 100 years of Freemasonry

The lodge room at the centre where the ceremony was held is an excellent size and in very good condition. Fraser Lodge is supported by a good number of enthusiastic ladies who assist in many ways to help the lodge in a good social atmosphere. The day’s activities were well supported by Local Government representatives at the functions. The Mayor of the Tableland Regional Council, Tom Gilmore and Cr Sharon Linwood were present, and the Grand Master presented the Mayor with a copy of the book “150 years of Queensland Freemasonry”. At the Fraser Lodge installation WBro Des Nella was installed as Master for the 2011-2012 period. Previous Master was WBro Barry Nicholls.

Pictured at the Fraser Lodge re-enactment left to right: MWBro Adrian Burton, Cr. Sharon Linwood, Tableland Regional Council Mayor Tom Gilmore, WBro Barry Nicholls outgoing WM.

The Grand Master congratulates WBro Des Nella on his installation as Worshipful Master of Fraser Lodge No 210


Quick News

Retirement living apartments now selling in Townsville

A thought for the Holiday Season

Masonic Care Queensland’s $42.6M site re-development is now well underway and Corinthian Court Village Apartments, due for completion April 2011, are now selling.

“We have had quite a lot of interest in these retirement living apartments which are currently under construction. The

apartments are well designed and are located in our Corinthian Court Retirement Village which has some great residents and lots of social activities. We are delighted that people can now place a deposit on the apartment of their choice and secure it at today’s prices,” said Karen Tilke, State Marketing Manager, Masonic

As we head into Queensland’s summer we have different things to think about- is the house storm ready? How the Christmas Day visits will be balanced? The festive season in its own way can create a certain level of grief in all of us.

Gerard Griffiths, Regional Manager for Metropolitan Funerals shares with us that this year, many Queensland families will be feeling a new type of grief as they face their first Christmas without someone who they love, someone they miss. “Christmas is a difficult time for people who have lost a husband, a mother, a child, a friend, it can be the loneliest times of the year when you are used to sharing it” says Gerard. He shares that “people welcome a caring friend dropping by or a card in the mail, it lets them know they are not alone, even an invitation to a Christmas meal; though they may say no, lets people know that somebody is thinking of them. It is the small gestures of kindness that make the biggest difference” he says.

Some of us are not quite sure what to say when somebody we

know has lost someone, Gerard would like us to know that our actions can speak louder than words. The simple act of mowing the lawn for a Lady who has lost her husband or giving a new star for a family Christmas Tree can speak volumes of support.Gerard and his team would like us to remember that the Festive Season can be the Silly Season and that each year a couple of families have a present under the tree that does not get unwrapped because of car accidents. Gerard reminds us that we are all someone’s star on their Christmas Tree and they would like to have us around for a long time.

If you would like ideas on how to help a person who has lost someone this Christmas the staff of Metropolitan Funerals have some ideas that may help and invite you to call them on 1800 636 660.

Care Queensland. Corinthian Court Village Apartments 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. The apartments will consist of a combination of 2 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms plus study and 3 bedrooms and have an open plan, spacious design. The apartments will boast a balcony and opening windows, stone bench tops in the kitchen and bathrooms and split system air-conditioning. Residents will feel secure with access to emergency call services, electronic security and secure parking with lift access. Residents will be able to enjoy all the community facilities already available or planned for the site, including community club, pool, cinema, gym, hairdresser, shop and library. The village is also close to shops and public transport.The site is 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, with most of the re-development expected to be finished early 2012.

For more information on Masonic Care Queensland’s Corinthian Court Village Apartments or Townsville site re-development, please phone (07) 4789 9733 or visit www.masoniccareqld.org.au/townsville.

Refl ect who you truly are

1800 636 660www.metropolitanfunerals.com.au

Pre-plan your funeral today.

& make it easier on your family

A proud member of InvoCare


Hideaway Haven Bed & Breakfast Serene surroundings only 11k from Bundaberg Airport situated in a small hidden valley on 12 acres of private rural setting.Sweeping views over orchards, dams and bush; wildlife aplenty. Relaxed secure setting; pool and BBQ facilities; 2 separate lounge rooms; continental or full breakfast, TV’s in each bedroom. Hosts: Marcia and Garth. Address: 72 Tysons Road, South Bingera, Bundaberg 4670. P (07) 4155 0448 / 0403 873 129. E [email protected]

Burleigh Heads Burleigh Surf Apartments 1 & 2 bedroom apartments & 3 bedroom sub-penthouses fully self contained apartments with spa baths. Expansive sea views opposite patrolled beach. Resort facilities – indoor heated pool & spa, outdoor pool, full sized floodlit tennis court, gym, games room. P 07 5535 8866E [email protected]

Special Rates For Freemasons. Call For Details

- National Excellence Award Winner

- Best Regional Travel Agency Award Winner

- Cruise Specialist Award Winner

Travel Masters ….. it’s all in the name!

For quality travel advice

TRAVEL MASTERSwww.travelmaster.com.au

[email protected]

Travel Masters, Gold Coast’s leading Small Group Tour company, has combined all the best iconic sights, locations and hidden treasures in one amazing itinerary on their newly released 2012 ‘China – A Platinum Experience’ tour.

“There really is just so much to see on our long time best selling tour. The hustle and bustle of the new cities to the enchanting tranquillity of rice fields and rivers - from historical highlights like the amazing Great Wall and the Terracotta Warriors to the colourful ethnic minorities of the south west,” says Managing Director Bob Malcolm.

“When you add in many of the more unique experiences that I have personally visited over the past 30 years, you’ll see how we have developed a truly special itinerary, one which combines the best of China with these hidden treasures making an overall experience to be enjoyed by anybody wishing to visit the ‘real’ China.

Priced from just $7,350 per person twin

share, this 21 day program departs on 6th May 2012 and offers a quality travel experience from start to finish.

Our ‘China – A Platinum Experience’ tour starts in Shanghai where you’ll have ample time to explore this ‘Paris of the East’, including the colonial facades of the famous Bund, the incredible Shanghai Museum, Yu Garden Market and a river cruise on the Yangtse.

In Suzhou you’ll visit the Humble Administrators traditional Chinese Garden, cruise the Grand Canal and dine in the old city canal district. Nanjing is included, where a visit to the sombre Memorial Hall of the Nanjing Massacre will create life time memories. Beijing, includes visits to The Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the Temple of Heaven. The medieval Ming-Dynasty walled fortress town of Pingyao is a rare UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, and is rarely included in similar tours from other operators. Xian, home of the famous Terracotta Warriors is sure to impress.

We have also included the scenic Li River, with its spectacular limestone karst pillars and for this year, added an overnight stay in the ancient town of Yangshao. In Lijiang, you’ll visit the snow-capped Jade Dragon Snow Mountain near the Tibetan border while the tour concludes in Chengdu where you will spend time being enchanted by the lovable pandas!. You can read the comprehensive and fully detailed itinerary in the full colour brochure. Call Travel Masters on 1800 672 988.

Join us on the 2012 ‘China – A Platinum Experience’ tour. See more of China, see the best of China and see it in good hands.

Travel Masters Phone 1800 672 [email protected]

CHINA A Platinum Experience with Travel Masters

Advertorial Feature Travel Masters

Captains Paddock Vineyard A vineyard, cellardoor, cafe and B&B nestled high on the Boonie Range in QLDs South Burnett, two and a half hours North West of Brisbane. Meals are home cooked. Great views private cottage sleeps up to Four People, great base to explore the region. All details and contact on our website. P (07) 4162 4534 E [email protected]

Hosts: Peter and Maryanne

You may have heard me talking on the radio about funeral pre planning. My Dad says planning ahead for a funeral service is one of the best things you

.ylimaf ruoy rof od nacThe Alex Gow ‘Guide to Thoughtful Funeral Pre-Planning’ will really help.

p/code

Hi ! my name is

Click herefor your

FREE copy

name:

address:

order online at www.alexgowfunerals.com.au

Alex Gow5th Generation Gow Family

Please post toAlex Gow Funerals

56 Breakfast Creek Rd,Newstead 4006

The Foundation Funds -Through the University of Queensland:• TheMasonicChairinGeriatricMedicine•Researchandestablishmentofeffectivegeriatric video-conferenceassessmentofpatientsinregional hospitalswithnoreadyaccesstospecialist geriatricians

ThroughGriffithUniversity:• ResearchintoacureforParkinson’sDisease

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.

ForfurtherinformationpleasecontactTHEGERIATRICMEDICALFOUNDATIONOFQUEENSLAND

POBox219RedcliffeQld4020Phone(07)[email protected]

“IgiveandbequeathtoTheGeriatricMedicalFoundationofQueenslandthesumof$.................(ortheresidualofmyestate)forthegeneralpurposesoftheFoundation.AndIdeclarethatthereceipt

oftheSecretaryoftheFoundationshallbeafullandsufficient dischargetomyexecutors.”

TheGeriatricMedicalFoundation of Queensland

Wor. Bro. Barron Lewis BarnettPast Grand Deacon

(G.L. of England)Deputy District Grand Master,

Q’land (E.C)1882-1903

Programme for 2012In addition to the addresses outlined below, all present are invited to participate in a discussion on a previously advised Masonic subject. A review of a book, usually on a Masonic related subject is also presented.

January 18 “The Origins of Freemasonry, A Personal View”. WBro Don Barry PG SwdBr. The author presents his opinions about the Order’s beginnings.

March 21“The Furniture of the Lodge” VWBro Milford Eyres Gr Chap. The Lodge will open in all Degrees and after each opening a short address on the VSL first, Square second and Compasses third will be presented.

May 16“Masonic Astronomy”. Bro David Cook. Two of the seven Liberal Arts and Sciences, Astronomy and Geometry, are held in high esteem by Freemasons. This paper investigates this and explains the importance of Astronomy in our teachings.

July 18 “Testing for Proficiency”. RWBro. Neal Hewton PJGW. The paper investigates the history and reasons for the need to test for proficiency in trades and Freemasonry, and questions the adequacy of testing carried out in the UGLQ.

September 19 “The Development of Masonic Ritual”. Bro Andrew Fowle. This paper addresses the origins of our Rituals and examines their development through History towards the diversity we find today.

November 21 Installation of Wor. Master and Investiture of Officers for 2012-13.Barron Barnett Lodge welcomes invitations from other Lodges seeking an address when they have no Ritual work or are interested in a Daily advancement of Masonic knowledge.

Background to the Lodge The Lodge was originally consecrated on 15th August 1903 under the English Constitution. RWBro Barron Barnett was the foundation Master. RWBro Barnett migrated to Queensland in 1866 and was initiated into Prince of Wales Lodge in 1869, becoming Master in 1874 and Deputy District Grand Master, Queensland EC from 1882 to 1903. In 1887 he travelled to England for the Queen Victoria Jubilee celebrations and brought back the sword currently used in Grand Lodge ceremonies, and a silver mounted Director of Ceremonies baton which he presented to Prince of Wales Lodge and which was later presented by them to Barron Barnett Lodge. In 1903 the District Board of General Purposes recognized the need for Masonic education along the lines of the Emulation Lodge of Instruction in London. This was the initial basis on which the Lodge was formed. With the formation of the United Grand Lodge of Queensland in 1921 the Lodge assumed a role in both research and education. The Lodge meets in the Ann Street Centre on the third Wednesday in January, March, May, July, September and November, tyling at 7.15PM.

BARRON BARNETT LODGE No. 146 UGLQ

www.gmfq.org.au

http://www.alexgowfunerals.com.au/funeral_preplanning.html

the qld freemason - november 2011

Documents

magazine copy

uglq website

masonic activities

uglq grand heralds

masonic orders

john irwin

year jewel presentations

freemason directory