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| Grand Master Most Wor. Bro. C. J.(John) Wallace |
 The Grand Master Most Wor. Bro Campbell (John) Wallace, has been in Tasmania for ten years, having moved to Wynyard from Northern Queensland. He is married to Elva and they have two children - Kerry and Ken - five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. W Bro Wallace was born at Home Hill in Northern Queensland in 1943.He was a seasonal worker in the sugar industry, then worked in a stock feed business for nineteen years, initially as a truck driver, rising to manager of its manufacturing plant for several years. For the next fourteen years he managed a fertiliser and chemical supply company. His recreational interests included rugby league as a youth and he spent some time as a boat owner and recreational saltwater fisherman in Northern Queensland. Most Wor. Bro Wallace was initiated into Home Hill Lodge, No. 237 UGLQ in 1978, and was its Master in 1987, 1989, 1992 and 1996. He served as a Steward in the District Grand Lodge of North Queensland in 1991-92 and held various other offices up to District Grand Director of Ceremonies in 1999-2000. He was also a member of the District Grand Board of Benevolence in 1992-95.Most Wor. Bro Wallace joined Royal Arch freemasonry at Inkerman in Queensland. After retiring to Tasmania in 2000, Most Wor. Bro Wallace affiliated with Emu Lodge, served as Master in 2002 and 2005, and in 2007 affiliated with Poulett Lodge. He has continued his Royal Arch interests in the Ramsay
Chapter in Burnie and is also active in several other Orders in Tasmania. In the
Grand Lodge of Tasmania he served as Grand Standard Bearer in 2002 and various
offices including Grand Director of Ceremonies in 2006 and Grand Inspector of
Lodges/North West. before becoming Deputy Grand Master three years ago. |
| Deputy Grand Master Rt. Wor. Bro. Allan Sangwell |
 The Grand Secretary, RW Bro Allan Sangwell, has become Tasmania’s Deputy Grand Master. His appointment as Deputy Grand Master-designate was announced at the August Communication by then Grand Master-elect, R.W. Bro John Wallace. R.W. Bro Sangwell has an extensive Masonic background having been a member for 40 years. He was initiated into Tasmanian Naval and Military Lodge, No. 43, on August 3, 1970. He progressed through office, culminating in his installation as Worshipful Master on Anzac Day of 1979. R.W. Bro Sangwell is proud to relate that he undertook his three degrees as a double with his late father, Bro Harold Sangwell. In 1980, following the demise of the lodge secretary, R.W. Bro Sangwell was elected secretary and continued in that role until Tasmanian Naval and Military Lodge relinquished its Warrant in July 1985. R.W. Bro Sangwell affiliated with Darcy Wills Memorial Lodge, No. 85, and was elected Senior Warden in 1986 and installed as its Worshipful Master in 1987. His progression through Grand Lodge office commenced in 1981 when he was appointed Grand Steward. He has been a Grand Tyler, Grand Standard Bearer, Grand Deacon, Grand Director of Ceremonies and Junior Grand Warden in 1990. In 1991 MW Bro Bryce Ward conferred the Order of Distinguished Service on R.W. Bro Sangwell for his contribution as a member of the organising committee for the Grand Lodge Centenary celebrations. In 2001 M. W. Bro Alan Swinton conferred the rank of Past Deputy Grand Master upon R.W. Bro Sangwell in recognition of his services to Freemasonry in Tasmania. The Deputy Grand Master was appointed Grand Secretary in August 1994 and after 16 years service retiring from that office on January 31st. 2011 R.W. Bro Sangwell is also active in other Orders of Freemasonry. He and his wife, Pam, have two children, Nerissa and Darren, four grandchildren. R.W. Bro Sangwell is also a Justice of the Peace. He is
a member of the Tasmanian Society of Justices of the Peace and for many years
was its Registrar. His services were recognised by being granted Life
Membership. |
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