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Installations Dates etc.
| March Installations | ||||
| 13th. | Saturday | Meander 12 | Deloraine | M. Wor. Bro. J. Kearon |
| 20th | Saturday | Emu 23 | Burnie | Rt. Wor. Bro. J. Hamilton |
| 27th. | Saturday | Mount Lyell | Queenstown | Grand Master |
| 29th | Monday | Hobart Lodge of Research 62 | Hobart | Deputy Grand Master |
FUTURE NOTICE TO BE EMAILED TO MEMBERS
To further enhance the communication between Grand Lodge and it members, it has been decided that future notices be emailed directly to members
as well as lodge secretaries.
Members who wish to have the Grand Lodge Exchange Notice and other matters of interest emailed directly to them are requested to supply their
email address to the Grand Secretariat at gltas@aapt.net.au
The
The Board of Benevolence
is calling for applications for Stanley Dryden Scholarships to be
awarded in 2010.
The applicant must be the son, daughter,
grandson or granddaughter of a Freemason who has been recorded on the
Register of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania, or other Grand Lodge that is in
amity with the Grand Lodge of Tasmania.
The Scholarship will be available to assist
with any expenses directly related to the particular course of study.
The applicant must be
currently
undertaking a post secondary undergraduate course of study on a full
time basis at a recognised and accredited post secondary institution and
must have successfully completed one year of that course.
The successful applicant will study in
are special circumstances that warrant issuing a
scholarship for a course of study outside
The scholarship will be to the value of $500
per year and will be available for a maximum of three years.
The scholarship will lapse if the student does
not continue to study on a full time basis or if the student is
unsuccessful in the completion of any subsequent academic year.
Application forms can be obtained from the
Grand Secretary,
Applications will close on 30th
April 2010
On behalf of the Board
A.J. Sangwell
Grand Secretary
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The long term viability of our Masonic Fraternity in Tasmania, the practical help in running our Lodges, and the support to our public benevolence to worthy charities depends not only on members subscriptions, but some support from the public and especially for communications by way of our magazine and web pages.
We invite you to look up our advertisers and peruse the goods and services services these people give to the public and hopefully, available to you
as well. Click here.
We also invite advertising for our Freemasonry Tasmania Magazine. Contact the Grand Secretary's Office 3 Sandy Bay Road Hobart 7005 Phone (03) 6223 5814 or the editor of the magazine, Ian Cutler Phone Mobile 0420 108 454 Satellite/data Phone 0420 108 454 iancutler@bigpond.com
Grand Installation Auckland New Zealand November 2010
Grand Master will be attending the Grand Installation in Auckland New Zealand in November this year.
A comprehensive programme is on offer for this trip. For The itinerary click "here". Further information from Wor. Bro. Jack Clear Email jclear@bigpond.net.au
United Grand Lodge of Victoria Installation and Associated Functions
March 18th. to 21st. March
The Most Worshipful Grand Master will be attending the Grand Installations and associated functions which will be held in Melbourne 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 office of Grand Secretary to obtain a
registration form. Registrations close 19th. February 2010. Those wishing to register online are requested to forward a copy of the registration
details to the Grand Secretary.
"The Magazine"
The February 2010 Hard copy Magazine, FREEMASONRY Tasmania is now available to read "on line". To open, "CLICK HERE" Note large pdf file.
Copy for the next issue, August 2010, the editor requires it to either him (Ian Cutler) or Grand Secretary by July 2nd. 2010.
Reminder, if you require any article for the web page as well as the Magazine, please advise the editor or Grand Secretary or send copy to Webmaster.
Ian Cutler iancutler@bigpond.com
John Webster brotaz@exemail.com.au
Grand Secretary gltas@aapt.net.au
Back copies of the Magazine "Freemasonry Tasmania" are kept on line. "CLICK HERE" for list.
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
brotaz@exemail.com.au phone
64372112 or in the South to the Grand
Secretary gltas@aapt.net.au phone
62235814.
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
Items Held by Public Relations Committee
| ITEMS | HELD BY | |
| Barbecue and 2 Gas Bottles | Joe Carroll | |
| Large hot water urn | Joe Carroll | |
| Esky (various sizes) | Joe Carroll | |
| s | Double gas rings | Joe Carroll |
| Cookware and cutlery | Joe Carroll | |
| Tent suitable for a booth | Joe Carroll | |
| Luminous safety vests | Grand Lodge | |
| Display boards (free standing) | Grand Lodge | |
| TV and VHS video combined | Grand Lodge | |
| DVD player | Grand
Lodge John Webster |
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| VHS video tapes | Grand Lodge | |
| DVD videos | Grand Lodge | |
| Various Masonic pamphlets | Grand Lodge | |
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I.T. Items projector laptop and projector
screen I.T. Items. Projector laptop DVD player. For North and North West) |
Grand
Lodge John Webster |
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| Library books Masonic subjects in Grand Lodge library | Grand Lodge | |
| Masonic souvenirs, caps, badges, lapel pins etc. | Grand Lodge | |
| Horizontal Flags (2) 110 X 70cm | Grand Lodge | |
| Masonic diaries | Pacific Lodge | |
| Portable Public Address System (Weight 21 kg) | Grand Lodge | |
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Contacts South: Joe Carroll 03 6247 9146 North: Peter Wise 03 6339 3286 North West: Mick Roche 03 6428 7506 North West: (IT equipment only) John Webster 03 6437 2112 Grand Lodge: 03 6223 5814
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Tasmanian Masonic Homes Diary 2010
Should any member have any information that would be useful, suggestions for
the diary content, or know of a business interested in advertising in the diary,
the committee of The Pacific Lodge would be grateful to hear from you.
Please contact the Diary Editor Jack Clear (03) 6234 2550 or write to us
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The Pacific Lodge is responsible for the preparation and publishing of this
Diary. Proceeds are donated to Masonic Homes on the basis of Diaries
purchased in the various locations of
Year 2010
DIARIES ARE
NOW AVAILABLE FROM
The Grand Secretary
Peter Wise
Mick Roche
Terry Dann
34 Esplanade
Jack Clear
Freemasons Homes
Hobart & Launceston
Further enquiries and amendments please contact the Diary Editor Jack
Clear (03) 6234 2550
jclear@bigpond.net.au .
The Pacific Lodge was this year pleased to present cheques to Fred French Masonic nursing Home Inc. and The Masonic Peace memorial Haven of Northern Tasmania Inc cheques for $615 each and to the Fred Freemasons' Homes of Southern Tasmania in. a cheque for $1185. These proceeds
are from sales of the diaries in each of the specific areas. On behalf of the worshipful Master and Brethren of Pacific Lodge, thank you, to all who have supported the Masonic Homes through the purchase of these invaluable tools.
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 will be available at Launceston Communications Meeting in February, or contact, in the South to Joe Carroll 6247 9145, in the North, Peter Wise, 6339 3286, North West, Mick Roche 6428 7506.
Peter does not have shirts in stock.
For a look at a range of badges and other items, click here.
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Roland Lodge Spit Roast
Saturday April 10th Property Wor. Bro. Laurie Appleby Beulah |
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Roland Lodge is
having a Spit Roast on Saturday the 20th March at the home
of the Wor. Master Laurie Appleby at 435 Beulah Rd.
Beulah. Cover
charge $20.00 BYO. Camping facilities are available at Laurie's farm. A big welcome to all members of Coast Lodges. NOTE: Change of Date |
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Photo shows from
left, Jarrett, Carrie Mavis and Kevin enjoying a meal together in
Wor Bro Kevin Hayes and
his wife Mavis were holidaying in Kevin says that “to keep the spirit of Freemasonry
alive, we must continue to promote our great organisation whenever
the opportunity arises. Jarrett expressed an interest in Freemasonry
so when we returned home I posted brochures and magazines to Jarrett
for him to read. Obviously they had an effect on Jarrett as I have
just received a letter from him indicating his desire to join the
Craft. It’s a great honour and privilege to have been asked to be
his petitioner to instigate the process of his selection”. For his part, Jarrett says that he was reading
Dan Brown’s book “The Lost Symbol” when he met one of his School
work colleagues, a member of “Ephrata Lodge No 665” in Pennsylvania,
who said that it would be a first for his Lodge to have someone from
Tasmania recommend anyone.
Jarrett is a Master of Education and is seeking a Principal’s position, his wife Carrie is a teacher, coach and referee for the School Athletic Association and they have a son Geno who is 8 ½ months old. |
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| Dorset Lodge
Presentation of Long Service Awards |
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The achievement of accruing a combined 150 years of Masonry service, between Rt. Wor. Bro. John Gerrard, V. Wor. Bro. Dale Orchard and Wor. Bro. August Jones. Rarely in the history of our Lodge has such an auspicious triumph been attained by so few for so many. Reflecting on the impeccable character of those mentioned, which has been cultivated by the positive influence of the Lodge as a whole. A celebration of joyous and respectful repose was conducted with the audience consisting of the Supreme Royal Arch Chapter of Tasmania, approved by the Grand Master, plus friends and ladies of other visiting Lodges. All in attendance were filled with Christmas spirit, joy and congratulatory compliments as they enjoyed the night. |
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| Wor. Bro. August Jones receiving his 40 year
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(Left) V. Wor. Bro. Dale Orchard 50 Years (Right) Rt. Wor. Bro. John Gerrard 60 Years |
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| On Saturday October 31st, Lodge members from
North West Coast Lodges manned a stall at the Annual Ulverstone
Agricultural Show held at the Ulverstone Show grounds. The event was believed to be a first for our Lodges, so a learning curve. Public reaction was very good, but the general comment was we could have had more on show, that was echoed by those manning as well. Look out for next year. Over 5000 patrons attended a very successful show, a record attendance on a very warm sunny day. Special thanks to the Show Secretary (and Roland Lodge Secretary) Kevin Chambers for his initial suggestion, and his Roland members for supporting him. That thanks also goes to the excellent response from members of most coastal Lodges who attended and took a turn. The stall has been booked in for next year, so planning is already under way. The photos taken quite early in the day before the main attendance swelled, so a busy time later in the day. Thanks to Iain Macleod for the photographs. |
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| St Helens Lodge 93 T.C. Installation January 2010 | |
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Tidal Waters
Resort Hotel was again the location for the fourth Installation
of St Helens Masonic Lodge No 93 T.C. The ceremony was carried
out by the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Grand Lodge of
Tasmania, M Wor Bro Norman Roy Cooper assisted by the Southern
Ceremonial Team, directed by the Grand Director of Ceremonies
(South) V Wor Bro David J Macrow. In all, 36 representatives of
Grand Lodge Ceremonial from throughout Tasmania were on hand to
support the Grand Master who indicated his delight at such a
turnout.
Worshipful Brother
Russell Alan Montgomery was installed as the fourth Master of
the St Helens Masonic Lodge and a full compliment of Office
bearers for the coming year were invested into their respective
offices.
Following
the Ceremony, the M Wor Grand Master was invited to present a
Past Masters Jewel to W Bro Steven Porter and following the
presentation, the Grand Master recognised the service of V Wor
Bro David Kay by conferring on him the Rank of Right Worshipful
Past Grand Warden.
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| Huon Lodge Initiates 2009 |
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The Huon Lodge at their recent December
meeting conducted the initiation of Bro Tyler Jordan. The Lodge
also welcomed the Most Worshipful Grand Master, Norm Cooper who
presented a 50 year jewel to R Wor Bro Gerald Upchurch.
The photo shows L-R Bro Peter
Parker from Lodge Clarence, MWGM Norman Cooper and Bro
Tyler Jordan.
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| Presentation Hutchins Old Boys | |
 Hutchins Old Boys salutes an old boy.
R Wor. Bro. Kyle Woods left school in 1948 but he is still a boy at heart. His Lodge presented him with a Life Membership jewel and in his presentation the Worshipful Master John Tomlinson indicated to the Brethren just how valuable a player Kyle has been over many years. Congratulations R Wor Bro Kyle Woods P.D.G.M.
Photo The Worshipful Master congratulates Kyle in presenting him with his Life Membership Jewel.
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Lodge
Clarence
46 TC celebrated the Initiation
of Bro Roger Burdon at its March meeting on Monday the 8th.
Bro Roger is seen here between his proposer W Bro Graeme
Evans (WM) on the left and Rt.
Wor.
Bro Ian Reading P.G.W.,
from Esperance Lodge - his seconder on his right. During his
speech in the South while addressing the brethren he
indicated that he had undertaken a lot of research about the
Craft on the internet and one of statements he was
particularly drawn to was "Freemasonry takes good men and
makes them better." - Wise words Bro Roger.
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| Pacific Lodge Presentation | |
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Bro Bob Purves formerly of Rechab Lodge
now of Pacific marks 70 years in the Craft. He is seen here
receiving his 50 year jewel with 70 year bar, presented by R Wor
Bro John Fish at the December meeting of Pacific Lodge.
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Coronation Rose Croix Chapter Supports Cancer Council. |
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In handing a cheque for $1000 to the
Cancer Council as part of the Relay for Life Project the leader of
the North West based Masonic Coronation Chapter of Rose Croix
R.E.M.R Heidenreich stated, that his group was very pleased to be in
a position to support such a worthy cause for the second year
running from its benevolence fund. Increasing numbers of North West
Coasters are having to make use of the special bus, funded through
the Cancer Council to transport patients to and from Launceston for
on going cancer treatment and it would be very difficult to find
anyone living in the North West who does not know someone that has
made use of this service. Seen in the
picture R.E.M.R Heidenreich with
Chapter Member R McKenna making the presentation to Julie-Anne
Elphinstone Regional Services Officer of the Cancer Council. Gerry Gunton
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Lodge of Peace Indoor Bowls Club 2009 |
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Lodge of Peace at Penguin have sponsored an Indoor Bowls Club at their Ironcliffe Road rooms for quite a number of years. This group invites members of the community to join in with Lodge members and ladies in the relaxing entertainment. Three mats are in use. Lodge of Peace indoor bowls club members have enjoyed a most successful
season with social games played every Thursday evening from 7 till about
10pm. The most important point aspect of the evening being that it is a
“fun night”. Some new members who have joined recently say that it is a
pleasure to come along and enjoy their bowls without any arguments. The
Christmas dinner which was recently held at the Blue Wren restaurant was
enjoyed by the capacity crowd that attended. The fact that members
travel from as far away as Burnie in the West to
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Masonic Motorcycle Association of Australia Inc.
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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 |
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| Report on MMAA Tasmanian Chapter Ride to Young New South Wales .... Click Here. |
These are "FREE of COST" to Members
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Burnie
Masonic Hilton Sharpe Memorial Scholarship |
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This Annual
Scholarship which is sponsored by Burnie Masonic Lodge providing
financial assistance to the tone of $1000 to a Student entering
University from either Marist College or the Hellyer Campus of the
Tasmanian Academy was awarded this year to Eighteen Year old Zac
Durkin.
Zac is a product
of the Burnie Education system having attended Ridgley and Brooklyn
Schools at primary level, before excelling at Burnie High School and
finally at the Hellyer Campus with a 99.15%, pass which puts him
amongst the best performing students
in the state.
By being accepted
to study for a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at the University of
Tasmania he will be achieving a life long ambition and will be
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12/01/10
| Burnie Masonic Lodge D. I. Bartley Presentations 2010 | |
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Tayla Stubbs
D.I.Bartley Memorial
Scholarship Winner 2010 from Parklands High School and
recipient of the $250 Cheque present by Burnie Masonic’s
representative Rt Wor Bro John Horton.
This scholarship originated
as a venture of the former Burnie Rechab Lodge No
47 T.C. in 1991 and was carried on continuously by
Burnie Masonic Lodge since the Amalgamation of lodges in
1992. The lodge members are proud to be associated with
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Lisa Russell
Burnie Masonic Lodge
2010 D .I. Bartley Memorial
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Oct. 27/09
| 40 Year Certificate Presentation to Wor. Bro. Keith Stokes Poulett Lodge | |
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Wor. Bro.
Keith George Stokes was honoured by members of Poulett Lodge
in Wynyard at their January meeting 2010 for his 40 years as
a member of the Craft. Keith joined Monatteh at Stanley on the 3rd. of May 1969. He was Junior Warden in January 1975 /1976, Worshipful Master in 1977. Monatteh handed in their Charter in 1994, Keith affiliated with Poulett Lodge at Wynyard October 1994. The Presentation was made by V. Wor. Bro Russel Ker. (Pictured on the right) Russel was Wor. Master of Monatteh the year they closed. David Cheshire |
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MORE LONG SERVICE RECOGNISED For the third meeting in a row another member of the Pacific Lodge to have the significant anniversary of his service recognised was W Bro Bruce Conner who on Thursday 18 February celebrated 60 years in the Craft. Bruce was presented with a bar to his 50 year long service jewel by R Wor Bro Terry Dann, PDGM Grand Lodge of Tasmania.
In returning his Jewel to him, R W Bro Dann indicated that Bruce was initiated into Pacific Lewis Lodge in 13 February 1950. In May 1951 Bruce and 3 other members were passed on the same night, and on 12 Feb 1951 he was part of a double raising. Multiple advancements and emergency meetings were the norm in those days. Bruce joined Friendship Lodge and after serving as Junior and Senior Warden, became its Master in 1965. Upon the closure of Friendship in 1993, Bruce joined Pacific Lodge while retaining his membership of Pacific Lewis.
He was a Grand Steward in 1968 and served on the Board of Benevolence from 1993 - 1996 at the time of the formation of the Benevolent Foundation. Bruce has always and still maintains a regular attendance at our meetings and close contact with the Brethren. |
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The same evening was also cause for celebration with of the raising of Bro Chris Archer who is pictured here between his proposer W Bro Jack Clear (L) and WM, Wor Bro Max Pringle (R). Jack Clear 02/03/10 |
Photo shows W Bro Connor being presented with his Jewel by R Wor Bro Dann. |
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R Wor Bro Fish, Bro Colin Chamberlain, Wor Master W Bro Max Pringle, and M Wor Bro Clarke. |
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Presenter now the Presentee.
At a recent meeting of Pacific Lodge we captured R Wor Bro
John Fish presenting a 70 year bar to his 50 year jewel to Bro Bob
Purves. The tables were turned at the Jan 2010 meeting when R Wor
Bro Fish was himself on the receiving end of a 60 bar to his 50 year
Jewel. R Wor Bro Fish was initiated into Rechab Lodge in Jan 1950
and joined Pacific Lodge when Rechab closed in 2005 and has been an
extremely active and willing member of both Lodges, having been
Master of Rechab on 6 different occasions. During the presentation
John recounted how he was, unbeknown to him, presented with his
Grand Fathers Past Masters Jewel which has become his most prized
Masonic possession. He now has another prized possession to add to
the Treasury.
The night was also the occasion of
the passing of Bro Colin Chamberlain.
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Leven Lodge No 30 T.C.
Leven Lodge will be holding their March meeting on Thursday 11th. at their Patrick Street rooms. Tyling at 7.30 pm.
Labour for the evening will be a Presentation of the First Degree Tracing Board by V. Wor. Bro L. G. Appleby.
Members and visiting Brethren very welcome.
David MacLennan
Secretary: Phone 6429 1208
Emu Lodge Installation Meeting March 20th
Emu Lodge will be meeting at the North West Masonic Centre Bird Street Montello on Saturday 20th March
for the Installation of Rt. Wor. Bro. Norbet Kirchebner as Worshipful Master, and investment of his team of officers
by Rt. W. Bro. J Hamilton and the Grand Lodge Team.
Lodge will Tyle at 3.30 pm Sharp.
The Banquet to follow is a catered event, Cost per person, $22. Bookings are essential. Bookings to Secretary
Bro. J Solomon as soon as possible.
Rt. Wor Bro. Norbet Kirchebner wishes to remind the brethren and their families, that he and Glenys will be holding a B B Q luncheon at their residence on Sunday March 21st.
Secretary: Jeff Solomon
Telephone: 6431 1075
sol@solsplace.com emulodgeno23tc@hotmail.com
Next regular meeting will be held on Thursday 18th of February at their Sheffield Rooms.
Labour for the evening will be a talk on Age Care by Ron Crantock from Tandara Home in Sheffield.
March Meeting on Thursday 18th. will be a presentation evening with 50 year service being recognised to
Rt. Wor. Bro. R. Diprose and Wor. Bro. Ian Muir. Presentation by Rt. Wor. Bro. M Lawson. It is hoped that a good
roll up of Roland members will attend for this function, to allow group photographs to be taken.
April Meeting will be the Annual ANZAC ceremony attended by the Deputy Grand Master Grand Lodge representatives.
May meeting will be a First Degree. Details later
Members and Masonic visitors very welcome to all meetings. Lodge will Tyle at 7.30 pm.
PLEASE NOTE: The Spit Roast to be held on the property of the Wor. Master Laurie Appleby has been changed from March to April 10th. If more information required, phone Laurie on (03) 6491 1765
Kevin Chambers
Secretary: phone 6424 1638
chambers@bigpond.net.au
Meander Lodge No. 12 T.C.
Meander Lodge will hold their Installation meeting will be meeting on Saturday March 13th. tyling at 4.30 pm.
V. Wor. Bro. S. H. Joll-Jensen will be installed at Worshipful Master by Most Wor. Bro J. E. Kearon, P. G. M. and Investiture of Officers by the Grand Lodge team.
Visitors admitted at 4.35 pm, Grand Lodge 4.45 pm.
The Banquet will be held at the Lodge Rooms immediately after the ceremony, for which a the charge will be $5 a head. Ladies not invited.
Ladies Night Dinner:
A “Ladies’ Night Dinner”
will be held at
Mount Lyell Lodge No. 24 T.C.
Mount Lyell will be meeting on Wednesday 17th March at their Cutten Street Rooms, tyling at 7.30 pm. Casual dress, with regalia. Grand Director in attendance for Installation Rehearsal.
Installation Meeting. Saturday 27th March will be held at the Cutten Street room, tyling at 2.30 pm, receiving Grand Lodge at 3 pm.
V. Wor. Bro. J. L. Young will be installed in the Chair of King Solomon by the Grand Master, assisted by Grand Lodge Officers in the Investiture of Officers of the Lodge .
The Banquet following will be held at the Silver Hills Motel, 6.30 pm for 7 pm. Cost $25 per person. Ladies will be entertained with an afternoon tea at Penghana Lodge.
Terry McDermot
Secretary: Phone 6471 7030 FAX 6471 73 75
reservations@sharonleestrahanvillas.com.au
Dorset Lodge No. 17 T.C.
Dorset Lodge March meeting will be held on Saturday 20th, tyling at 7.30 pm.
Labour for the meeting will Working Tools by W. Bro. M Turner and an explanation of the Tracing Board by W. Bro. Peter Wise.
Members and visiting brethren especially welcome.
August Jones.
Phone: 6352 2737
Burnie Masonic Lodge
No 89 T.C.
Labour for the evening will be to receive a Fraternal Visit from Concord Lodge, followed by an Emulation of the Second Degree.
Members and visiting Brethren warmly received at Burnie Masonic Lodge.
Masonic Team Relay for Life Penguin
Sports Centre Sat Mid day to Sun 11a.m 20th/21st March
2010. Volunteers urgently required Masons or friends and families of. Walkers to
be rostered on non stressful short distances.
All entrants must be
Gerry Gunton
Secretary: Phone 6435 1477S
guntonga@aussiebroadband.com.au
Lodge of Peace No. 7 T.C.
Lodge of Peace will be meeting on Tuesday 16th at their Ironcliffe Road Rooms, Tyling at 7.30 pm.
Labour for the evening will be a Lecture or talk, yet to be announced.
members and visiting Brethren very welcome.
April meeting will be held on Tuesday 20th, tyling at 7.30 pm.
Labour for this evening will be to Commemoration Ceremony, followed by a talk on the Anzacs.
Ken Knight
Secretary: Phone 6435 4185
Devonport Masonic Lodge No. 90 T.C.
Devonport Masonic will be meeting at the Masonic Centre, Edwards Street Devonport on Wednesday 21st April, tyling at 7.30 pm.
Labour for he evening will be to Raise Bro. Leigh Spicer to the Sublime Degree of a master Mason.
Members and visiting Brethren will be very welcome.
Andrew Neilson
Secretary: Phone 6426 1610 or 0400 271 279
latrobe@efetel.net.au
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Wor. Bro. C. G. (Cyril) Dixon will be installed and the Investiture of his Officer by the Deputy Grand master Right Worshipful Bro. John Wallace, and Grand Lodge Officers.
The Lodge will Tyle at 3.30 pm, Visitors admitted at 3.45 pm, Grand Lodge admitted at 4.pm
The Banquet will be held at the Wynyard R S L. Time, 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm. Cost $25.00 per head. Bookings to Wor. Bro. C.G. Dixon.
Phone 6442 2571. Ladies are very welcome at the Banquet.
David Cheshire
Secretary: Phone 6435 2599
umaxwell@bigpond.com
St. Helens Masonic will be holding their March Meeting on Saturday 27th
at the St. Helens Neighbourhood House, Circassian Street St. Helens tyling at 7.30 pm.
The labour for the evening will be to Initiate Mr. Dean Anthony McCarthy.
In the absence of the Worshipful Master, Rt. Wor. Bro. David Kay will occupy the Chair of King Solomon.
Members and visiting Brethren most Welcome.
David Kay
Secretary: Phone 643 1727 or 0419 379 332
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Meeting The Southern Masters’ Association held its meeting at the Mount Nelson Tavern on Fri 5th Mar. It is always a happy occasion when Masters, partners and friends enjoy each others company and partake of an excellent repast. A delightful meal, again as always, was provided by Christine and a great night enjoyed by all. The Association normally meets at the Mount Nelson Tavern on the first Friday of each month except January 6.30pm for 7.00. All sitting Masters, Past Masters, Masters Elect and their wives/partners friends and families are invited to attend. Dinner is a set menu 3 courses for $20 per head. Because the next scheduled meeting falls on Good Friday it has been decided that the next meeting for 2010 will be held on Fri 7th May and we would love newcomers to join us. Fees for memberships is just $15 which covers the two years from Master Elect, Worshipful Master and Immediate Past Master, which you must agree is not Expensive.
Election of Officers 2010 Officers elected for this year were finally squared away at this meeting: President W Bro Graeme Evans – Clarence, Treasurer W Bro Greg Cleeland, Pembroke, Secretary W Bro Graeme McLoughlin – W Bro Clear to fill in till his return in July and Wor Bro Jack Clear as Communications Officer. We thank all Brethren for their assistance and we sincerely thank W Bro Craig Deane for his effort as President, and W Bro Alan Burton as Secretary over the past two years and the temporary Treasurer Wor Bro David Baldwin for his short tem of 8 years as Treasurer. The SMA is extremely appreciative of the efforts of each of you but we know that the other half of those teams is equally deserving of our esteem and thanks, Charmane, Christine and tireless raffle lady, Judy. Thank you all so much.
Installations The only Installations in the South for March is Lodge of Research for Wor Bro Jack Clear at 3 Sandy Bay Road on Monday 29th March. It promises to be a good night, being the first Installation of the year for the new Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team. Installation Banquet will be held at Legacy House at the conclusion at a cost of $15. All Brethren invited, please RSVP to Wor Bro Clear 0417 370 998 ASAP.
Attendance of Masters at Last nights and Installations We, Past Masters should all remember the pride we felt at seeing a special turnout on the occasion of our last night as Master, and endeavour to replicate that feeling for our successors. Please record these special meetings in your Diary.
Masonic Diaries 2010 Diaries for 2010 have been produced and have now been distributed. Cost is $5 and they are available from Lodge Secretaries. If you are unable to find one, contact W Bro Jack Clear 0417 370 998. All proceeds from the sale of these Diaries goes to the Masonic Homes’ throughout Tasmania.
Dining Group – South A group of masons in the south have amalgamated to form a "fine dining group". We welcome anyone who would like to join us. It is anticipated that dinners will be held every two months. Details of the next dinner will be provided shortly. For further information or to reserve a seat please contact R Wor Bro Philip Spinks on 0408 141 241.
N ew Zealand Grand Installation – Auckland November 2010The Grand Master will be attending the NZ Grand Installation in November. He has created an itinerary to fit in with the Installation which would allow a four day visit to the Bay of Islands area. This is a spectacularly beautiful part of New Zealand and any brethren and wives/partners anticipating attending the Installation are requested to record their expressions of interest by notifying the Most Worshipful Grand Master MW Bro Norm Cooper as soon as possible to register their expression and to enable the proposal to be progressed. Full details are available on the Website Click here.
The Broken Column
The Broken Column is a play revolving around Prisoners of War of the Japanese between 1941 and 1945 in Changi and their fight to retain their involvement within Freemasonry while keeping it secret from the Japanese. The Master of Lodge Bowen and brethren have kindly provided the Eastern Shore Fraternity Night as the venue. The play will be presented by Hobart Lodge of Research at Lindisfarne Masonic Centre on Mon 19th April 2010 at 6.30 pm (Please note early Tyle time)and entry will be $15 which will include supper. All profits from the evening will be donated to Hobart Legacy. Seating is limited so for tickets see someone from Hobart Lodge of Research or your Lodge Secretary.
Grand Lodge Monthly exchange Notices and other Grand Lodge correspondence To further enhance the communication between Grand Lodge and its members, it has been decided that future notices can be emailed directly to members as well as lodge secretaries. Members who wish to have the Grand Lodge Exchange Notice and other matters of interest emailed directly to them are requested to supply their email address to the Grand Secretariat at gltas@aapt.net.au
Recorded Music Because of the shortage of organists the Grand Lodge Public Relation and Information Committee (GLPR&IC) has been given the task of examining the possibility of using recorded music in Lodges that do not have an Organist. Phoenix, Esperance and Huon Lodges have made some progress toward providing quality recorded music. The Committee would appreciate advice from other Lodges that: a. are trialling the use of recorded music, and/or b. may or may not be interested in the use of recorded music. Lodge Secretaries are requested to respond to Wor Bro Alan A’church, Convenor GLPR&IC at alanva@bigpond.net.au or 6243 9324 prior to the 16th March.
Masonic Motor Cycle Association of Australia – Tasmanian Chapter The Chapter has a page available within the Website of Pembroke Lodge at http://lodgepembroke.org/MMAATas/rides.htm or for further information please contact Rick Goninon on 6261 4490. Membership is $25 per year and an initial cost of $45 for badges. Meetings are usually scheduled to take place on the 2nd Sunday of each month commencing at 9.30 for 10.00 and depart from Montrose Bay foreshore. Regretfully, the ride scheduled for Sunday 13th March has had to be cancelled. SMA Vision Meeting This group is endeavouring to develop some future planning into the direction of Freemasonry within Southern Tasmania. The time the group is able to meet is restricted to the availability of a suitable meeting time at 3 Sandy Bay Road. Wardens, Masters and Past Masters are encouraged to attend. The meeting commences at 7.30 and is generally completed by 9.00. The next meeting has been programmed for Tuesday 30th March 2010 so please record it in your diary. Your input into the development of Freemasonry in Southern Tasmania will be appreciated. This meeting will be chaired by Wor Bro Craig Deane. Matters raised at the 29 October 2009 meeting included: 1. Continuing matter of a request to Grand Lodge for the approval to purchase a business card to be funded by sponsorship. 2. The need to make Candidates aware they need to have an understanding of their obligation before progressing further through the degrees. 3. Masters’ Guide has been updated, prepared and edited and will be the subject of discussion at the next dinner meeting in December. 4. Attendance at meetings by Masters when meeting nights clash (see later article). 5. Investigate using the "Craft Fair" at 3 Sandy Bay Road on the 1st Sunday of each month to create a greater awareness of the Craft by member of the SMA. This idea has been dropped because of the unwillingness of the organisers to entertain our involvement. 6. An alternative to the above is being progressed by W Bro David Baldwin to hold an open day at 3 Sandy Bay Road twice each year. 7. Prompt cards for working tool presentations to be produced and provided to all WM’s. Sitting Masters’ to nominate a prompter and notify Grand Director of Ceremonies on nights of Installation. – All Masters should know all working tools in order that they not be embarrassed if called upon at short notice. 8. A request to produce a list of distinguished Masons since the inception of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania has not been supported. 9. An advertisement promoting Freemasonry to be placed in the next edition of the Tasmanian Business Reporter. 10. Guide book for Entered Apprentices needs updating and will the subject of discussion at next meeting.
Clash of Meeting nights. Currently there are 6 Lodges in the South whose meetings clash with each other. Tas Union/Huon, Bowen/Esperance and Derwent Valley/St Pauls. It has been noted during the recent months that attendance by Master’s, has on some occasions, been detrimental to one and beneficial to the other. In order to maintain a balance of Master’s attending each of the meetings, Masters are requested to communicate with each other to ensure some equilibrium to all meetings..
Masonic Web Site For those who have not yet visited it yet, the Grand Lodge of Tasmania website is located at www.freemasonrytasmania.org and navigate to "Lodge Social events". The site provides, among Lodge Activities and Southern Masters News, other items of interest relating to Freemasonry all over Tasmania. Our dedicated webmaster, John Webster, does a fantastic job of keeping all masons in the loop. Save the site into your "favourites" and visit often because it is updated regularly. If you have any difficulty in locating advertised activities please bring it to the attention of the Webmaster.
Items for Inclusion If you have any items of interest in relation to your Lodge activities which you would like to include in this bulletin, please contact Wor Bro Jack Clear on phone 0417 370 998 or email jclear@bigpond.net.au .
Fraternally – Jack Clear
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Kingston Masonic Lodge No. 41 T. C.
Kingston Lodge No 41 T C situated at Kingston
Southern Tasmania extends an invitation and warm welcome to all Freemasons to
attend meetings, visitors, particularly members
who have moved from interstate
or other areas; unattached members who wish to rejoin and older members who no
longer are able to attend elsewhere due to age or other restrictions.
Any person seeking membership conditions, please contact the secretary, Ron Wisbey telephone 6227 8692
Kingston Lodge meets on the second Saturday in the month (Except December), Installation in February.
Southern Tasmanian Masonic Widows' Association.
Mem
bers of the Masonic Widows' Association send greetings to all Masonic Widows in Tasmania.Our Association has been in existence for a number of years, but still have not found any interest by widows in the North or North West of Tasmania
to encourage us to try to form branches any where other than in the South.
We meet on the fourth Friday of each month from February to November, usually at the Waratah Hotel, 272 Murray Street Hobart.
Occasionally we go on a bus trip instead of meeting in Hobart, enjoy a meal and sight seeing.
Some of our members also attend luncheons on the first Tuesday each month at Glenorchy with the Day-Time Lodge.
Meetings are always very short, and often humorous.
I am sure there are many more widows who would enjoy our company and be most welcome.
Anyone interested in joining our association, can contact the Secretary at the monthly meeting or phone her on
62
67 2719.
President: Kath Venn, OAM, JP 6 Dewrang Place Mt. Stewart Tas. 7000 Phone (03) 62341713
Secretary: Yvonne House. 369 Brightwater Rd. Howden Tas 7054 Phone (03) 62672719
Meetings held 4th Friday each month from February to November at 11 am, followed by luncheon.
Widows of deceased Freemason's welcome to join the association.
Kath Venn OAM JP President
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