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"You don't stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop laughing" 

In addition to assisting Lodges with some thirty projects, the Committee has purchased equipment which is available to assist Lodges in organizing certain functions and activities.

Two complete sets of Audio/visual equipment are available for use, one in the North and one in the South. They consist of a laptop computer, a projector, speakers and a DVD player. This equipment can be used for Power Point projection and  is available in the North on application to John Webster brotaz3@bigpond.com    phone 64372112 or in the South to the Grand Secretary gltas@aapt.net.au  phone      6223  5814.

To compliment this equipment we have some thirty DVD's on a range of Masonic interests. Lists of these discs  have been provided to Lodge Secretaries. Application for their loan should be made to the Grand Secretary.

In the near future the Committee will be acquiring a complete portable amplifier system which may also be made available for Lodge for promotional functions.  It has also purchased sandwich type display units suitable for Lodge functions. Application for their use should likewise be made to the Grand Secretary.

A more complete list of items available for purchase and or loan is available on the Grand Lodge of Tasmania web site at freemasonrytasmania.org listed under the heading on the home page as "Grand Lodge Promotions". This Web site has an extensive list of activities and details of the Craft - a visit to the site is well worthwhile.

The Committee is currently distributing FREE motor vehicle number-plate surrounds, bearing the slogan, " Freemasonry - to be 1 ask 1" and can be obtained from Alan A'church alanva@bigpond.net.au  phone 62439324.

The Committee welcomes any suggestion of items that may be of assistance to Lodges in Public Relations activities.
  Grand Lodge now has available, a portable Public Address System. The PA system comes with simple operating instructions. It operates on mains power or inbuilt batteries that give about an eight hour use. There are three parts, the system itself contained in a large black box on WHEELS, a small black box for the second cordless microphone and an accessories bag containing the power cord and a microphone stand for the secondary cordless microphone. It fits easily into the boot of a small car. Weight 21 kg..  Contact the Grand Secretary for this unit.

Alan A'church
Chairman, PR Committee

The Pacific Lodge is responsible for the preparation of this Diary. Proceeds are donated to Masonic Homes on the basis of Diaries purchased in the various locations. The project was commenced by the 1989 Masters Association and continued from 2006 by the Pacific Lodge. Since 2006, the Pacific Lodge has dispersed collections of over $10,000 to Freemasons’ Homes throughout Tasmania.

The 2012 Diary is now complete and has been delivered to Lodge Secretaries or distribution agents.

Would secretaries of Lodges and Other Orders listed in the diary please advise any changes to meeting dates, times or locations, suggestions in relation to content or advertising enquiries please contact The Editor Masonic Homes’ Diary, Wor Bro Jack Clear at PO Box 16, North Hobart, 7002., email jclear@bigpond.net.au or phone 0417 370 998 as they occur.

Information and enquiries may also be forwarded to the convenor, R. Wor. Bro. Terry Dann, telephone 6243 5950: Mobile 048 125 812 Email tddann@gmail.com or by writing to the Diary Convenor C/- 3 Sandy Bay Road Hobart 7005

Cost of the Diary with cover is $6.00 By purchasing this Diary, you are supporting a most worth cause - care and welfare of the aged and infirm.

Diaries are available from, The Grand Secretary 3 Sandy Bay Road 7000 Telephone 03 6223 5814

V Wor Bro Peter Wise 8 Whitemark Place, Waverley. 7250 Ph. 03 6339 3286 or 0429 996 605

R Wor Bro Terry Dann 34 Esplanade, Lindisfarne. 7015 Ph. 03 6243 5950

Wor Bro Jack Clear PO Box 16, North Hobart, 7002 Ph. 0417 370 998 or email jclear@bigpond.net.au

Freemasons Homes Hobart and Launceston.

The Worshipful Master and Brethren of the Pacific Lodge thank everyone for their support of this most worthwhile project.

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Promotional Items for Sale.

The P. R. Committee wish to advise that there is a limited amount of Masonic embossed clothing available for Purchase.

Caps $10.00  each.  Polo Shirts $20.00 each.  These and  other regular items, in the South to Joe Carroll  6247 9145,  in the North, Peter Wise, 6339 3286, North West, Mick Roche 6428 7506.
 
For a look at a range of badges and other items, click here.

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Visit to Tasmania by Prestonian Lecturer
November 2011

The Hobart Lodge of Research was thrilled to host Wor. Bro. Granville Angell (Lord Cannock) Grand Pursuivant of the United Grand Lodge of England, 2006 Prestonian Lecturer and his wife Janet on their recent visit to South East Asia. For 10 weeks Granville and Janet have been touring and mixing business with pleasure, travelling down-under to attend a family wedding and visit friends and family as well as a number of lecture commitments as the 2006 Touring Prestonian Lecturer. During his stay in Hobart the couple were very graciously hosted by Wor. Bro. Peter Ford and his wife Glen on behalf of Hobart Lodge of Research and members of the Lodge provided points of interest to visit and enjoy. Granville attended a number of Lodge meetings during his stay and was impressed with what he saw. On Sunday evening Glen and Peter were most pleased to host a dinner party for the couple which was attended by a number of members of Lodge Macquarie and Hobart Lodge of Research. Monday morning found Janet talking to a group of around 60 at Lodge Macquarie on the subject of antiques, restoration and valuations. Members were invited to bring along small items which she then spoke about briefly on their origin, age,  history and value. Following the talk members enjoyed the normal Monday lunch of the Lodge before the pair rested up for the night visit to Lodge Esperance. On Tuesday Granville was driven to the property of Wor Bro Paul Goninon to look at his collection of vintage and veteran cars, a long passions of Granville's who has restored a number of cars of his own including a mini Rolls Royce. On Tuesday evening the Hobart Lodge of Research held a Friends night and Granville was the guest speaker to over 100 guests whom he held captivated for over an hour and a half talking on his other love Victoria Cross - Band of Brothers.      He commenced with the history of the medal from its inception, the number of times it has been awarded, - a work in progress because he is still locating long forgotten recipients. He then spoke about Masonic VC recipients roughly by country and then he expanded on the first Masonic VC recipient. He included anecdotes of good humour, a little romance for the ladies and a few odds and ends on research which he threw in for interest. Wednesday the group travelled to New Norfolk to visit an number of Antique shops to satiate Janet's passion, enjoyed a rustic lunch at a local pub and attended Hutchins Old Boy's Lodge that evening. On Thursday the couple joined members of the Hobart Lodge of Research at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania for lunch before departing back to Melbourne late that afternoon. Janet and Granville made quite a lot of new friends in their short but whirlwind visit to our beautiful State, were very appreciative and gracious for the efforts of those members who took the time to make their visit enjoyable and memorable. Jack Clear Nov 2011

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Grand Lodge Southern Ceremonial Team shares luncheon
Members of the Southern Ceremonial Team of Grand Lodge took time to spend with each other recently at a lunch hosted by the Balmoral Motor Inn. The luncheon has traditionally been in the form of a barbecue but this year Brethren who were organising the function decided to take some time off and let someone else do the cooking and washing up.
Jack Clear November 2011

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Pacific Grand Fathers Evening and Initiation
Past Masters night every year at Pacific Lodge has become the traditional night of recognition for all newly created Grandfathers over the past year. The October meeting of the Lodge was chaired by Wor Bro Laurie Hulcombe and following the initiation of Bro Kurt Fuller, four new Grandfathers were acknowledged. From left Wor Bro Jim Wilkinson, Bro Peter Knight, Most Wor Bro Rob Clarke and V Wor Bro Peter Page were all presented with a silver cup suitably engraved. Of course the night rightly belonged to Bro Fuller on his initiation who is pictured with the Wor Master Wor Bro Ron McCarthy. Courtesy Jack Clear November 2011

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Clarence Lodge Life Membership Bro. Alan Smith
M. Wor. Bro Cooper Presenting the Bar	W.M. Hyland Presenting Life membership Jewel	A smiling Bro. Alan Smith
At the November meeting of Lodge Clarence, Bro Alan Smith was presented with a 60 year bar to his jewel by Most W Bro Norm Cooper the Immediate Past Grand Master. In a further surprise for Alan, the Worshipful Master Wor Bro Barry Hyland presented him with a life membership jewel for his services to the Lodge.  Courtesy Jack Clear November 2011

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Macquarie Lodge 50 year Presentation

At the October meeting of Macquarie Lodge, Wor Bro David Johns (R) was presented with his 50 year jewel by V Wor Bro Harry Gilbert. Courtesy Jack Clear November 2012

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St. Pauls Lodge. Ceremony Vacant Chair
St Pauls Lodge once again remembered those brethren who have made the supreme sacrifice at their November meeting by again conducting the “Ceremony of the vacant chair” which has been synonymous with the Lodge for many years. V Wor Bro Alan A’church WM of Hobart Lodge of Research was invited to present a memoir of his life during the second world war in the power houses of the RAN in those days, -the “Corvettes”. His story was well received by all those who attended which included as always, wives, partners and other guests. Following the presentation, the Wor Master Wor Bro Don Ronald made the customary presentation to Hobart Legacy, a donation which has continued annually since the 1950’s. On this occasion the donation was received and acknowledged by Legatee Stephen Miller, the President of Hobart Legacy who graciously recognised the continuing support of the Lodge. Pictures show V Wor Bro A’church delivering the Remembrance Memorial address and the Worshipful Master presenting a cheque to advance the work of Hobart Legacy to Legatee Stephen Miller. Courtesy Jack Clear November 2011

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Pacific Lodge Visitor from San Francisco

At the November meeting of Pacific Lodge, the Worshipful Master Wor Bro Ron McCarthy was pleased to welcome Bro Gary Shweid, a visiting Brother from San Francisco. The Worshipful Master Ron McCarthy (R) presents him with a certificate as a memento of the evening he has spent with the Lodge. Courtesy Jack Clear November 2011

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Southern Masters Association continues to support " Pups in Prison"
Wor Bro Don Ronald (R) makes a presentation to Officer in charge Mark Stocks	Piper waits for his reward.
The Southern Masters’ Association is continuing to support an initiative they learnt of 18 months ago. The provision of support dogs to people with special needs. Trained under the watchful eye of Assistance Dogs Australia, puppies are allocated to Prisoners in Risdon Prison to be trained as assistance dogs. The second generation of dogs is now being trained and at the November meeting of the Association members welcomed Mark Stocks in charge of the program, handler Brent and “Piper” along to the meeting. Following a display of skills learnt – suitably rewarded with doggy treats Brent showed and explained what Piper was learning and continuing to learn. A number of measurable benefits can be identified; the dogs have a good home and plenty of love; the prisoners regain a feeling of worth and are much more disciplined during their sentence; the end product matches dog and master to provide assistance where it is much needed. Following the presentation the President of the SMA W. Bro. Don Ronald made a donation on behalf of the members in support of the program.
Courtesy. Jack Clear November 2011

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Lodge of Peace Freemasonry Tasmania Provides Assistance to Students Lodge of Peace, Penguin and Freemasonry Tasmania Grand Lodge of Benevolence have given assistance to Students to continue in further education. At its December 2011 meeting, Lodge of Peace, Penguin made two presentations, the first being with the assistance of Freemasonry Tasmania Grand Lodge Board of Benevolence to Mr. Josh Bloom. Josh was diagnosed in 1991 with a condition known as Femur / Fibular / Ulna Syndrome which means Josh's Fibula and Ulna bones are malformed thus leaving him with stumps at the elbows and difficulties with mobility.  Josh has been able to overcome these problems through self motivation and a determination and is now studying for a degree in Bachelor of Clinical Psychology at University of Tasmania, Launceston campus.  To assist Josh to continue to achieve his excellent results he was presented with an Ipad to assist with his studies. The Ipad was presented by the President of the Tasmanian Grand Lodge of Benevolence V. Wor. Bro. R.J. (Dick) McKenna, and the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania Most Wor. Bro C.J. (John) Wallace. Russell Family /Lodge of Peace Bursary   The second presentation was made to Penguin High School Student, Mr. Josh Harris who received the "Russell family / Lodge of Peace Bursary To receive this award the recipient must display the following,     (1)  Connectedness    (2)  Achievement  (3)   Integrity  (4)  Equality  (5) Resilience   (6)  Creativity  (7)  responsibility. The award was presented by the Worshipful Master of Lodge of Peace Rt. Wor. Bro Norbet Kirchebner. Graham Deacon  February 2012

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Welcome to New Member Pacific Lodge

Pacific was delighted recently to initiate Brother Peter (Harry) Dale seen here between Wor Bro Ron McCarthy (WM) – proposer and Bro Ben Edwards (left) seconder. Jack Clear  September 2011

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Hilton Sharpe Memorial Scholarship Burnie Masonic Lodge 2012
	Alexandra Noyman former student of Marist Regional College Burnie winner of the 2012 Burnie Masonic Lodge Hilton Sharpe  Masonic Memorial Scholarship which this year has been increased to $2000. Alexandra will be admitted to the Faculty of Science Engineering and Technology at the University of Tasmania’s Hobart Campus. Pictured right, Alexandra receiving her cheque from Rt. Wor. Bro. Brian Poulter PDGM
Gerry Gunton February 2012

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Lodge Macquarie 50 Year Presentation

Very Worshipful Brother Horst Maass joined Freemasonry in Tasmania on 23 Mar 1960 in Tas Operative Lodge No 1 TC. He became Worshipful Master in 1973. Horst has delivered lectures in every Lodge in Tasmania except Rosebery and Queenstown. In 1997 he affiliated with Lodge Macquarie and has supported the Lodge since that time as Deacon, Warden and Chaplain. He joined Hobart Lodge of Research in 1974 and was elected as Master of the Lodge in 1977. Horst was a member of the Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team, serving as Grand Steward, Grand Tyler, Grand Sword Bearer and Grand Chaplain in 1997. V Wor Bro Maass was belatedly presented with his 50 year jewel in June by V Wor Bro Harry Gilbert also from Lodge Macquarie Jack Clear July 2011

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Tasmanian Freemason Passed to 2d. Degree at Natimuk Lodge
	Pictured  L to R.  Wor. Bro. Reg Frost (father of the candidate, Bro. Alex Frost and Wor. Bro. John McRoberts (Grandfather of the Candidate and W.M. of Natimuk Lodge of Victoria)
	Bro Alex Frost, entered apprentice of Lodge Esk No. 60 of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania was passed to the Second Degree by his grandfather Wor. Bro. John McRoberts, Worshipful Master of Natimuk Lodge No. 129, Victorian Constitution at Natmuk on Monday 28th November 2011. Bro. Alex received the secrets of the degree from his father Wor. Bro. Reg Frost, Senior Grand Deacon - North (GLTas) .  Both Alex's grandfather and father are also members if Lodge Esk Lodge.  Freemasons from Wimmera Lodge No. 70 and Dimbolla Lodge 144 assisted as officers of the Lodge and with charges during the ceremony. Two Entered Apprentices were present at the opening of the Lodge, one aged 80 and another 19 years.  To add to the occasion ladies were in attendance in the South. The McRoberts and Frost families thank both lodges and the United Grand Lodge of Victoria and the Grand Lodge of Tasmania for allowing this momentous occasion to occur,  Contributed by John McRoberts

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Lodge Bowen  Marking 50 Years in the Craft
19th September marked a notable milestone as it celebrated not only its 50 years of service to the community of Lindisfarne but also the Installation of its Master Wor Bro Peter Butterfield. A cake was produced to mark the occasion presided over by Most Worshipful Grand Master Campbell John Wallace. Photos show the cake celebrating the occasion and the Grand Master and Worshipful Master doing the honours before it was destroyed by those in attendance.  Jack Clear September 2011

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Zeehan Memorial Museum Masonic Display

Article Compliments Ian Petty Photos Norm Turner Sep.2010

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St. Pauls Lodge 50 Year Presentation

Wor Bro Les Rabe was presented with his 50 year jewel by V.W. Bro. L J (John) Roberts at the October meeting of St Pauls Lodge.  Wor Bro Rabe is pictured cutting a cake presented to him in the South on the occasion. October 20th. 2011

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Army & Navy Lodge Presentation to Wor. Bro. David Fogarty
Pictured from L-R are Wor. Bro. S.E.Merry, Wor. Bro. D.G. (Tim) Fogarty, Rt. Wor. J.E.Skeggs, Wor. Bro. M.Smith October 20th 2011	Half a Century Award. Fifty years ago, Wor. Bro. David Gordon Fogarty was Initiated into Freemasonry. Friday the 30th. September 2011 saw Rt.Wor. Bro.J.E. Skeggs present (Tim) as he was more well known, with a 50 year jewel on behalf of Grand Lodge. Tim was Initiated on the 11th.September 1961 in Lodge of Hope, now incorporated with Army & Navy Lodge. Tim is an avid painter who paints from photographs he has taken, and some of his work is in the background of this photograph.

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Lodge Merton Installation Presentation 50Year Jewel
The Installation of Lodge Merton took place on Saturday 10 Dec 2011. The Installation was conducted by Most Worshipful Brother Campbell John Wallace, the Most Worshipful Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania assisted by members of the Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team (North). M. Wor. Bro Wallace Installed Wor Bro Geoffrey Robert (Robert) Comley in the chair of King Solomon in the Lodge at Ross Town Hall. Following the Installation he presented Wor Bro Geoff Cadogan-Cowper with a bar to his Immediate Past Masters Jewel. Following the Installation everyone repaired to the South where the Ladies were invite to join their partners for further proceedings.
50 Year Presentation
The Masonic service of Wor. Bro. Terry Stafford was recognized by the presentation of a 50 year Jewel and certificate from the United Grand Lodge of Victoria.  Most Wor. Bro. Campbell John Wallace, Grand Master of Tasmania received the request from UGL Victoria to make the presentation on their behalf and Most. Wor. Bro John obliged by making the presentation at the Lodge Merton Installation on Saturday 10th December.  Wor. Bro. Stafford was presented with a jewel and certificate commemorating his 50 years service to Craft Masonry in Victroria.
Jack Clear December 2011

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Masonic Motorcycle Association of Australia Inc.

A call to Motorcycle riding Masons in Tasmania.  Any Masonic members who ride motorcycles and are interested in the activity,   your attention is drawn to the web  address for the  Masonic Motorcycle Association of Australia Inc.   There is activity in the North of  our island, those in the South may look up the web address    http://www.themmaa.com.au  or contact the National President  Terry Webster (03) 9772 0064

 

Report on MMAA Tasmanian Chapter Ride to Young New South Wales ....   Click Here.

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Lord Carrington Lodge No. 22. T.C.

Lord Carrington Lodge will be meeting at their rooms, Brown street Fingal on Saturday February 11th. Tyling at 1.3-0 PM.

The labour for the afternoon will be an address by V. Wor. Bro. Mervyn Turner on some interesting aspects of over seas travel.

Members and visiting Brethren warmly welcomed.

Phil Corby
Secretary:  Phone 6372 5158 

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Leven Lodge No. 30 T.C.

The February meeting of Leven Lodge will take place at Leven Lodge Rooms Ulverstone on Thursday 9th tyling at 7.30 pm.
Labour for the evening will be an Emulated First Degree

David MacLennan,
Secretary  Phone 64291208
davidmaclennan@bigpond.com

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Mount Lyell Lodge No. 24 T. C.

Mount Lyell Lodge Lodge  meet at their Cutten Street Rooms on 3rd. Wednesday of each month for their regular meeting.

Labour for the evening to be announced.

Members and visitors very welcome.

 

Terry McDermott,
Secretary:  Phone 64 71 7030
reservations@sharonleestrahanvillage.com.au

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Dorset Masonic Lodge No. 17 T.C.

Dorset Lodge, Scottsdale  will be holding the Annual Installation meeting at their rooms 38 King Street Scottsdale, Saturday 18th February, Tyling at 3.00 pm.

Wor. Bro. Michael Bradford to be installed as Master by the installing Master, Most Wor. Bro. C. J. (John) Wallace, Grand Master supported by the Grand Lodge team.


Members and visiting Brethren warmly welcome.

August Jones,
Secretary: Phone 6352 2737
auglyn@bigpond.com

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Burnie Masonic Lodge No. 89 T.C.

Burnie Masonic will be meeting at the North West Masonic Centre Bird Street Montello, Burnie on Tuesday 28th February

Labour for the evening will be the Initiation of Mr. Allan James Campbell Wallace, (Grandson of Most Wor. Bro. C. J. (John) Wallace, Grand Master.

Very Wor. Bro. K. J. Wallace will be in the chair for the Initiation.

Lodge will Tyle at 7.20 pm. Members and visitors very welcome.

Please visit our new Burnie Lodge Website.   http://burnie.freemasonrytasmania.org

Gerry Gunton,
Secretary: Phone 6435 1477
gerrygunton6@bigpond.com

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Roland Lodge No. 36 T.C.

Roland Lodge will be meeting next in Thursday February 16th 2102

Please note that the regular meeting a Sheffield for January has been cancelled.

Labour for February meeting will the presenation of Gran Lodge certificates to Bro. R Brown and Bro. M. Campbell.

 

Peter Spinks,
Secretary:  Phone 6492 3215 or 047 471 003
peter@hacsutas.net.au

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Devonport Masonic Lodge No. 90 T.C.

Devonport Masonic will be meeting at the Devonport Masonic Centre  on Wednesday 8th. of February 2012 tyling at 7.30 pm.  Please note the 8th of February One week early.

Labour for the evening will be a talk on the travels of Wor. Bro. Phillip Smith

Note no January meeting.

Kevin Chambers,
Secretary:  Phone 6424 1638
chambers@bigpond.net.au

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Lodge of Peace No. 7 T.C.

Lodge of Peace will be meeting on Tuesday 21st of February.

Labour for the evening will be a 2nd. Degree for Bro. Chris Gane of Mt. Lyell Lodge.

Lodge of Peace will be doing the work.

Mt. Lyell Lodge members will be welcomed on an "Official Visit" to Lodge of Peace.

Graham Deacon
Secretary:  Phone 6437 2492
gdeacon287@bigpond.co

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Meander Lodge No. 12 T.C.

 

Meander Lodge will be meeting at their rooms, Emu Bay Road on Wednesday 8th. February , tyling at 7.30 pm.

Labour for the evening ...  to initiate Mr. Michael Basiuk into the Lodge.

Members and Masonic visitors very welcome.

The annual Installation of Meander Lodge will be held at the Lodge Rooms, Emu Bay Road Deloraine on Saturday 10th. March  Visitors admitted 4.10 pm.  Grand Lodge at 4.15 pm.

Worshipful Master Elect is Rt. Wor. Bro. Kent Furmage  Installing Master Rt. Wor. Bro. C. P. Edwards P.G.W.

Julius Kearon.
Secretary: Phone 6362 7304
juliuskearon@bigpond.com

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Concord Lodge No. 10 T.C.

Concord Lodge will be meeting at the Devonport Masonic Centre, Edwards St.  Devonport on Tuesday 14th. February tyling at 7.30 pm

Concord Lodge do not meet in January

Labour for the evening twill bee an Open Forum on the aspects of the 3rd. Degree


Kevin chambers,
Secretary:  Phone 6424 1638 or 0422 945 705
chambers@bigpond.net.au

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Emu Lodge No 23 T.C.

Emu Lodge will be meeting on Monday February 13th. at the North West Masonic centre 108 Bird Street Montello, tyling at 7.30 pm.

Labour for the evening will be a a rendition of the Second Tracing Board by V. Wor. Bro. R. B. Ker.
Members, ladies and guests very welcome.



David Cheshire,
Secretary:  Phone 6435 2599
umaxwell7@bigpond.com

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Lodge Clarence  N0. 46 T.C.

Lodge Clarence meets on the 2nd. Monday of each month, at their rooms, 50 King Street Bellerive,

Contact for the Lodge is the Secretary, John Wedd, 18 Nimala St. Rosny phone 6244 1261  Email elwedd@netspace.net.au

Installation is in September.     Members and Masonic Visitors are assured of a great welcome to all meetings.

 

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	Southern News January 2012
	MEETING The Southern Master's Association wishes all Brethren and their families a very happy New Year for 2012.  Thank you for your support during the last 12 months and trust it will continue for the coming year.  The Southern Masters Association meets on the first Friday of each month except January, at 6.30 for 7.00.  All sitting Masters, Past Masters, Masters elect and their wives/ partners, friends and families are invited to attend.  The first meeting for 2012 will be held on Friday 3rd. February, 2012 and we would love everyone to join us to celebrate the start of another New Year. Membership fee of the association is just $10 per Year and all memberships will fall due at this meeting. LAST NIGHTS & INSTALLATIONS Last Night's January 2012 Wor. Bro. John Boutchard (Derwent Valley) last meeting Wednesday 18th January (V. Wor. Bro. A. A'church (Research) to present card.  Worshipful Masters should ensure they have a card for the presentation from SMA and when not able to propose the toast, arrange for an alternate Master to act on his behalf. INSTALLATIONS FEBRUARY 2012 February - Wor. Bro. Phil Nichols is to be installed as Worshipful Master of City of Glenorchy Daytime lodge by Rt. Wor. Bro. J. J. Caulfield GMOH PDGM on Tuesday 7th. February at Glenorchy tyling at 10.15 am.  Dress Lounge suite, Ladies invited to Luncheon.   Wor. Bro. Kevin Hayes is to be installed as Worshipful Master of Derwent Valley Lodge by Rt. Wor. Bro. M. R. Lawson PDGM on Wednesday 15th. February at New Norfolk, tyling at 6.30pm. Ladies are invited to the banquet.  Please note that Kingston Installation has been cancelled but a normal meeting will be held in February instead. ATTENDANCE of MASTERS at LAST IGHTS and INSTALLATIONS. We, Past Masters should all remember the pride w flt at seeing a special turnout on the occasion of our last night as Master, and endeavor to replicate that feeling for our successors.  Please  record special messages in your Diary. Please don't forget to sign some Last Night cards for presentation to worshipful Masters - they are in the robing room at 3 Sandy Bay Road.  CLASH of MEETING NIGHTS. Currently there ar 4 Lodges in the South whose meetings clash with each other.  Tas Union/Huon and Bowen/Esperance. In order to maintain a balance of Masters attending each others meetings, masters are requested to communicate with each other to ensure some equilibrium to all meetings. Grand Lodge of South Australia and northern Territory Installation and associated functions - 20th April to 23 April 2012 The Most Worshipful Grand Master will be attending the Grand installation and associated functions which will be held in Adelaide and extends a cordial invitation to interested brethren and their ladies to accompany him. Brethren interested in accompanying the Grand Master are requested to register their interest with the Grand Secretariat and obtain a registration form form.  Registration close 18th. March 2012  Those wishing to register online are requested to forward a copy of the registration details to the Grand Secretary. LODGE CLARENCE - CHURCH SERVICE Members of the Lodge, their wives, families, and friends wish to offer a special invitation to all those interested to attend a Church Service on Sunday 8th January 2012 at 10 am The service will be held at Wesley Church, Melville Street Hobart.  Following the service there will be a viewing of the Heritage Museum after which morning tea will be served. LODGE ESPERENCE - SPIT ROAST The Annual Lodge Family Day is to be held at Sturges Bay Community Hall.  It will be a spit Roast, BYO salad, deserts and refreshments.  Members look forward to greeting guests at this great event.  More information from David Hay 0435 938 728 LODGE CLARENCE - ROLAND VISIT Lodge Clarence is to host Roland Lodge on Saturday 21st. January at their meeting rooms in King Street Bellerive at 7.30pm.  Following a quick meeting, the brethren will join the Ladies for supper and entertainment.  Visitors ar especially welcome. CLOSURE OF GRAND LODGE OFFICE for AUSTRALIA DAY The Grand Lodge Office will be closed on Thursday 26th. January. MASONIC WEBSITE Have you any social activity, special event or function that you may be supporting as a Masonic activity?.  You can advise the webmaster and have your event made known to a wider population as well as our membership.  The Webmaster is anxious to give you space on your "freemasonrytasmania.or" website pages. Please give as much advance notice as possible to gain maximum publicity from this medium. Contact the Webmaster via Email  webmaster@freemasonrytasmania.org   or phone, (03) 64372112    Snail Mail.  166 Main Rd Penguin Tas 7316 ITEMS for INCLUSION If you have any items of in relation to your Lodge activities which you would like to include in this bulletin, please contact Wor. Bro. Jack Clear on phone 0417 370 988 or email jclear@bigpondinet.au Fraternally - Jack Clear

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Meeting Dates and Agenda Southern Tasmanian Lodges --      February 2012     LODGE DAY DATE TIME MASTER LABOUR Research (62) 2nd Thu 09 Feb V Wor Bro Alan A'church RYCT followed by Lunch 12.00 pm   3 Sandy Bay Road Hobart 10.00 am Last Meeting V WBro Alan A'church           Huon (33) 2nd Thu 09 Feb Wor Bro Peter Briers Unknown     Main Road Franklin 7.30 pm                 Tas Union (3) 2nd Thu 09 Feb Wor Bro Richard Plunkett 1st Deg Mr Paul Monks   3 Sandy Bay Road Hobart 7.30 pm                 Beltana (65) 2nd Fri 10 Feb M Wor Bro Alan Swinton Installation W Bro Kevin Hayes   Gordons Hill Road Lindisfarne 7.30 pm                 Kingston (41) 2nd Sat 11 Feb Wor Bro James Lyons Lecture   Maranoa Road Kingston 7.30 pm             Clarence (46) 2nd Mon 13 Feb Wor Bro Barry Hyland 1st Deg Mr Simon Denis Gates   King Street Bellerive 7.30 pm                 St Paul’s (88) 2nd Tue 14 Feb Wor Bro Don Ronald Sim 1st Degree   Peltro Street Glenorchy   7.30 pm             Derwent Valley (27) 3rd Wed 15 Feb Wor Bro John Boutchard Installation W Bro Kevin Hayes Willow Court New Norfolk 6.30 pm Inst Master RWBro Maurice LAWSON PDGM               Pacific (5) 3rd Thu 16 Feb Wor Bro Ron McCarthy 2nd Deg Bro Harry Dale     3 Sandy Bay Road Hobart 7.30 pm             Bothwell (28) 3rd Sat 18 Feb Wor Bro Scott Hall Lecture   Main Road Bothwell 7.30 pm         Macquarie Daytime (87) 3rd Mon 20 Feb Wor Bro Bob Large Hobart Floating Bridge -     Peltro Street Glenorchy 10.30 am  - RWBro John Fish - Ladies and Friends most welcome                 Esperance (61) 3rd Mon 20 Feb Wor Bro David Hay Lecture   Main Road Franklin 7.30 pm                 Bowen (79) 3rd Mon 20 Feb Wor Bro Peter Butterfield 2nd Deg Bro Chris Parker Gordons Hill Road Lindisfarne 7.30 pm             Loyalty (40) 3rd Tue 21 Feb Wor Bro David Louez Pres GL and Long Service Certs   3 Sandy Bay Road Hobart 7.30 pm           Hutchins Old Boys (48) 4th Wed 22 Feb Wor Bro Paul Shane 3rd Deg Bro Lindsay Snook   3 Sandy Bay Road Hobart 7.30 pm           Pembroke (74) 4th Thu 23 Feb Wor Bro Graham Alomes Sim 1st Degree   Forcett Street Sorell   7.30 pm             Dulverton (66) 1st Mon 05 Mar Wor Bro Neil Wright Unknown   Gay Street Oatlands 7.30 pm             Glenorchy Daytime (91) 1st Tue 06 Mar Wor Bro Phil Nichols Lecture   Peltro Street Glenorchy 10.15 am               Darcy Wills (85) 1st Wed 07 Mar Wor Bro Doug Wilson 2nd Deg Bro Stenning   Peltro Street Glenorchy 7.30 pm         College of Wardens 4th Fri 24 Feb Bro Jeff Butler  All Lodges Invested Officers invited Peltro Street Glenorchy   7.00 pm                             Alterations or additions to this listing should be advised to Wor Bro Jack Clear  jclear@bigpond.net.au   The Southern Masters' Association meets, on the first Friday of each month except January.   Timings are 6.30 pm for 7.00 pm. A meal is available and all sitting Masters, all past masters, and Masters Elect,    their wives partners, family and friends are welcome to attend.  Next meeting Glenorchy RSL Club  Fri 2nd March 2012 (Election of Officers)   Every effort is made to provide accurate information, however it should be noted that all listings are subject to change as circumstances warrant.

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