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GRAnD MASTER’S DIARYOFFICIAL VISITS AnD OTHER EVEnTS

The DGM, AGM and I will be active in making Official Visits to lodges throughout our jurisdiction. Worshipful Masters are encouraged to communicate to the Grand Lodge Office details of special meetings and events. I will be attending the following important occasions and will be delighted to have support of brethren for any events.

JULY 20127th Balaklava-Owen Lodge No. 52 Installation15th Combined Service of Worship St. Augustines on Unley Road 2pm21, 22nd Lodge Foelsche No. 211 (Darwin) Re-enactment30th Lodge St. John No. 15 Morning Tea Victor Harbor 10am

AUGUST 20121st Sir Samuel Way Lodge No. 48 Official Visit12th Masonic Club AGM & Luncheon13th Earl of Zetland Lodge No. 231 Own lodge meeting 15th Widows Forum Invited Guest16th Leonardo da Vinci Lodge No. 238 Official Visit (Initiation)22nd Sir Douglas Mawson Lodge No. 244 Official Visit

SEPTEMBER 20127th Lodge Copernicus No. 246 Official Visit17th Ardrossan Lodge No. 150 Official Visit (1000th meeting)25th Southern Cross Duke of York No. 16 Official Visit

OCTOBER 201213th Craft Conference/Communication (Saturday) followed by Dinner17th Xmas Hamper Appeal (Wednesday) Luncheon21st Lake Bonney Lodge No. 106/ (Sunday) Twinning Ceremony, Salisbury Lodge No. 126 Seppeltsfield Winery, Barossa Valley. Followed by a BBQ27th Union Lodge No. 13 Re-enactment (Kadina)

nOVEMBER 20121-4th Western Australia Grand Installation21st Grand Mark Communication24th United Collegians Chapter No. 8 O/V - Centenary Celebrations & DinnerDECEMBER 20122nd Combined picnic 4th Duke of Leinster Lodge No. 363 Official Visit

CONTENTS REGULARS

Grand Master’s Report 1

Famous Freemasons 22

Sprig of Acacia Pg 36 & Inside Back Cover

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GRAnD MASTER’S REPORT

His Excellency the governor of South Australia, Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce, Sir Eric Neal, distinguished guests, ladies, gentlemen and brethren.

Firstly I take this opportunity to give my welcome to the Grand Masters and their delegations who are attending today.

I give a special welcome to the leaders and those representing leaders, of the Grand Chapter and Grand Mark orders from all of the Australian states and New Zealand and Antient and Accepted Scottish Rite for Australia.

I believe that this is the first occasion when you have been invited to attend this Grand Lodge on such an occasion, and I thank you for your attendance.

Like those before me, I am honoured to be installed as Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of AF&AM of SA&NT. In fact I am the 33rd Grand Master to be installed and I am looking forward to the various challenges which all Grand Masters face.

In this task, I know that I will have the loyalty, support and cooperation

of the officers and brethren of this Grand Lodge.

I must pay tribute to M.W.Bro. Ray Clark, who during his term of office, has been an inspiration to many, including myself, and who has set many programmes in place which will either continue in their present form or be added to and brought to fruition to the benefit of this Grand Lodge and freemasonry in this jurisdiction.

This is not the occasion for me to take the time to expound in detail on the projects and strategies which are planned or will be acted upon in the coming years, but there are areas of involvement both within our organisation and without to which I would like to make reference and which reflect the direction in which I intend to go during my term of office.

As Grand Lodge and Freemasonry move further in the 21st Century it will be important to embrace technology whilst holding true to the values and traditions of freemasonry. This will not only assist us to better communicate with our members, but more importantly to reach out to future generations of younger freemasons. These young men intertwine technology and the online world into their daily lives and see no reason why freemasonry shouldn’t follow likewise.

This allows us to better tell the wider community and the world about the great work we are doing in our communities and what we have to offer, and we know through membership enquiries that this is the chosen medium of the times.

OUR COVERMost Worshipful Brother Bob Parsons,

Grand Master and wife Sonja.

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@For those of you who are familiar with [email protected] you are kindly requested to now send your miscellaneous enquiries to [email protected]

We would encourage you, however, to use the following new email addresses for the individual contacts you may seek at Grand Lodge.

Please be informed that the email addresses for contacting Grand Lodge have changed. You are kindly advised of the following;

Grand Lodge Staff:

name Email AddressGrand Lodge [email protected] Antuar [email protected] Pilkington [email protected] Farese [email protected] Page [email protected] Brow [email protected] Symons [email protected] Atkinson [email protected]

ADVICE OF nEW EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR GRAnD LODGE

I have invited the younger freemasons to join with more experienced members to have a say in the direction which freemasonry in South Australia & Northern Territory will go in the next three years and beyond and I am pleased to say that that group has enthusiastically accepted that challenge.

The next ten years will see greater change to the Masonic membership than the last 50 years combined and it’s vital that we engage all of our membership and give them the opportunity to be a part of our future.

A major programme Strategy 2020 which is aimed at assisting lodges to ensure they will continue to be relevant and strong in the year 2020 and must be the number one message to every member and lodge.

Freemasons everywhere have always had a strong presence in their communities by either funding worthy causes or involving themselves in a personal way through the giving of their time.

We in SA&NT are proud to say that we have had a strong involvement with the Royal Society for the Blind, the Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Ophthalmology, the Sight for All Foundation and our Freemasons’ Foundation, to educate and raise awareness of eye health and prevention of vision loss.

Our Freemasons Foundation which is our charitable arm, supports and promotes men’s health issues. It entered into a partnership with the university of Adelaide in 2007 to establish the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health which is based here in Adelaide.

Lead by a team of world renowned scientific experts, the Centre will continue to be actively engaged in research programs in many vital men’s health issues.

The vision of the Freemasons Foundation continues to look to the future of men’s health research by providing financial support in the form of Research Fellowships to high achieving early/mid-career researchers.

It is fostering the next generation of research leaders, thereby paving the way for on-going success and improved health outcomes for men into the future. This important work by the FFCFMH will continue to receive my support as will the Freemasons Foundation itself and all that it does.

I strongly encourage all brethren to assist these projects in any way they are able.

I would also like to recognise the excellent work that The Masonic Homes has done over it’s nearly 50 years of existence, to support the housing and care needs of senior South Australians and North Territorians.

We can be justly proud of the part freemasonry and The Homes has played in this area and of its development as a significant business enterprise.

I will certainly be committed to its future success to the benefit of the community and the Craft.

Finally and by no means the last, I wish to thank my wife Sonja for her present and future commitment to my time in this office. I am very fortunate to have had Sonja to support me, and in her words “Provide collaborative criticism and perspectives” in the various Masonic roles I have had over many years. Together we will do our very best to carry out our responsibilities and have a good time doing it.

Bob Parsons, Grand Master


FROM THE CEO’S DESk

It only seems like several months have passed since I took on the position of CEO, but in fact it has now been just over twelve months since I commenced on 1st July 2011.

In this short period of time a lot has happened, including a Grand Installation.

There have been many changes to the way the office now runs and whilst

not everybody would be in agreeance, I can assure you that changes were needed to take into consideration today’s modern world of Information Technology, cost saving measures in line with income, time management of workloads and a review of procedures that needed updating.

The most important issues revolved around the updating and upgrading of our Website that now has the capacity to deliver more meaningful information to all.

Janet Atherton after nearly seven years of service as Reception/Administration Assistant has left and I thank her publicly for all her endeavours and acknowledge the contribution she made to this organisation.

Danielle Pilkington is now the new person in that role. I congratulate and welcome her on the appointment to that very important role. Danielle is well credentialled to

fulfil the demands of this position and is someone who I have no doubt all of the fraternity will accept warmly and I look forward to her assisting you all for many years.

Our new Grand Master is settling into his role very quickly and has a busy schedule from July to December of this year.

We both are in constant communication with each other and I am sure this will assist the organisation during his term of office.

I had the privilege recently of being asked to talk to some 25 prospective candidates and take them on a tour of the building prior to the Festive Board for Lodge of Friendship’s Installation. If ever there was evidence that our Website is working well and enabling these young men to gain knowledge about our organisation it was highly evident.

They were well presented, intelligent, researched on Freemasonry and eager to find out more about us. The friendship and feeling of mutual interest was really evident from these young men who had never met one another until that night.

Many of them have since commented on the feeling of acceptance and warmth that they received by our brethren at the Festive Board.

If this initiative continues in the future we will gain new younger members who will complement our membership for years to come.

Peter Symons, Chief Executive Officer

CHRISTMAS HAMPER APPEAL LUNCHEON

The lunch will include:• 11.45am - Sing Australia Performance• Your luncheon, tea and coffee• A ticket for the door prize• Donations to the Christmas Hamper

Appeal• Raffle prizes

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Wednesday 17th October 2012Commencing at 11.30am

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HOW IS An EnqUIRY FOR MEMBERSHIP FROM THE GRAnD LODGE WEBSITE PROCESSED?

With-in seconds of requesting information on becoming a Freemason the potential candidates receive an automatic reply thanking them for their enquiry and letting them know that a member of the membership committee will contact them ASAP (usually within 48 hours). A copy of the enquiry is sent to the Chairman of Membership. Each prospective Candidate then gets a personal email expanding on the attributes required to be a Freemason and also a brief introduction to what happens at a Lodge meeting, the different types of Lodges in SA (dining etc) and Lodge locations. They are also informed that we have English, Irish,

German, Italian, Scottish Lodges. At this time they are advised that they will be contacted by phone at a later date and they are also encouraged to contact the Chairman for further information. A representative of the Membership & Development committee then tries to meet with the candidate to establish geographically which lodge complex is easy to get to, (remembering that if they live at Noarlunga and work in the city maybe a City lodge is easier to get to), which nights best suits the candidate and what do they expect to get from Freemasonry. eg; not all lodges have an Education program, not all lodges have an active Social club, a dining lodge

may be attractive to new members.

From here we will invite them to a festive board of a few Lodges that meet their answers to the above criteria. After visiting several Lodges the prospective candidate then decides which Lodge best appeals to him. As Chairman I make it clear that the first Lodge they visit is not necessarily the one they need to join.

They need to feel comfortable the have chosen the right Lodge.

Alan Mott Chairman of Membership

FROM THE GRAnD SUPERInTEnDEnTOnce again we see a turnover in the Grand Lodge Team as our new Grand Master, MWBro. Bob Parsons takes over the reins from MWBro. Ray Clark. However, it seems that not all is new as I again have another stint as Grand Superintendent. A lot has changed in this area of the Jurisdiction in the last 3 years, not least being the creation of new smaller Districts in the Metropolitan Area and some adjustments to Country Districts and I congratulate VWBro. Fred Lomax, Past Grand Superintendent, on his steering role in this change as well as those District Grand Superintendents who have retired after excellent service. The District Grand Superintendents with fewer lodges to oversee are now able to provide a more one-to-one quality service to their respective lodges. There is still work to be done with the on-going projects of My Eye Health, Freemasons Investment Scheme, web based communication as well as a number of smaller ones and with the new initiative of Strategy 2020 the District Grand Superintendents will indeed be very busy.

Our main thrust this year and into the future will be the 2020 Strategy which give lodges a toolbox full of very sharp tools to take up the chance of re-invigorating their operations. Strategy 2020 has just commenced roll-out and promises to enhance the experiences of brethren and attract others to our ranks. Lodges are encouraged to seriously consider the adoption and implementation of some if not all the recommendations.

I urge all brethren to get behind the District Grand Superintendents to make this Strategy work as they continue to be the drivers of its introduction to your lodges.

There are a number of new District Grand Superintendents this year and I welcome them to this very challenging, but rewarding role. They join brethren who have now some experience in this capacity and I consider myself fortunate to have such a body of brethren in my team. The District Grand Superintendent Team now consists of the following brethren and I urge you to use their knowledge of the Craft and their communications channels for the betterment of your District Lodges:-

Grand Superintendent; RWBro. David Kitching: Metro Central; VWBro. Trevor Shepherd: Metro.East; RWBro. David Booker: Metro.North; VWBro.Carl Olson: Metro.North West; VWBro. Bruce Nott: Metro.South; VWBro. Des Baker: Metro South East; VWBro. Eddie Belle: Mid-North/Riverland; VWBro. Ian Berry: NT Central; VWBro. Peter Collins: NT Top End; VWBro. Scotty Mitchell: South East; VWBro; Graham Hutchings: Southern; VWBro. Frank Cole: Western; VWBro. Alan Price: Yorke/Northern; VWBro. David Seeley:

RWBro. David kitching Grand Superintendent


Members of the Community Relations committee have been busy behind the scenes getting Grand Lodge’s marketing tools into order ahead of some expected positive exposure in the media. As part of this, a style and logo guide will shortly be available for download on the Grand Lodge website as well as a guide for talking to the media. Message consistency is vital in marketing and we do ask at the very least that when producing marketing material or contacting the media, members refer to these guides.

Over the past few months three videos have been produced and have well received by the public and media alike. Lodge Marlborough produced a video looking at the thoughts of a second degree candidate, which was a trial run for a behind the scenes video at the Grand Installation. This video caused so much interest that the Advertiser asked us to take it off our website so they had time to create an article on Freemasonry (published on Saturday 19th March) and feature the video on their Adelaide Now website. Finally, the ‘call to arms’ video staring three members was filmed in late May and is designed to be used by any Grand Lodge, promoting the Craft by asking men “what do you stand for?” All videos are featured on the Grand Lodge website.

The use of social media is increasingly important for marketing, particularly to our target market. We believe the most effective way to use this marketing channel is to focus on lodge halls, so we are asking for members that can, to ‘check in’ via Facebook whenever they visit a Masonic Hall.

Showcasing our Masonic visits and meetings directly to our friends and family is a powerful method of increasing Freemasonry’s visibility.

The Community Relations committee continues to be available to assist the promotion of Freemasonry in all quarters and asks you to look at your lodge and lodge hall and ask whether enough is being done to highlight our organisation to the public. Is there a square and compass clearly visible on your lodge building? Is there a web address directing interested parties to further information? Has your lodge filled out the ‘about us’ section of it’s page on the Grand Lodge website?

Please email; [email protected] with any further suggestions or requests for assistance.

Rob Turnbull Director of Community Relations

COMMUnITY RELATIOnS COMMITTEE

nEW STAFF MEMBER

Danielle PilkingtonDanielle’s working career commenced in 1992 as a clerical assistant and progressed in a short time to Office Manager/Personal Assistant for the Automotive Industry Training Board (SA) Inc. Two of her superior staff members at that time were Richard Flashman and Len Miller.

In May 2002 Danielle moved to the role of Valuation Co-ordinator with Propell National Valuers Pty. Ltd.

Danielle lists her interests as walking, jogging, cooking, reading and spending time with family and friends. She has a pet cat “Nero” and lives at Mile End with her partner Jason.

We look forward to her contribution well into the future in this organisation.


JOHn AnD JEREDEnE nAnkIVELL

John nankivell, Senior Grand Warden

John was educated at Maitland Area School completing Year 11. After school he was employed by Savings Bank of South Australia for 3 years in Maitland, then was transferred to Adelaide for 1 year, before returning to Maitland to commence farming in 1965.

Jeredene and John were married in 1966.

Many organisations have occupied John’s time over the years. He has been Secretary of the Agriculture Bureau Maitland. At the Maitland Uniting Church he has served as Secretary, Chairperson, Treasurer, Elder, Sunday School Superintendent and 12 years as organiser of kids camp out.

In 1973 he joined the Local St. John Ambulance Brigade and spent 25 years in this organisation rising to Divisional Officer including one of the Division’s Training Officers.

John’s Masonic career started when he was initiated in The Yorke Valley Lodge in 1982 becoming Master in 1996,1997, 2003 and 2007. Currently he is Secretary and Acting Treasurer. He has been part of the Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team - 2 years Grand Steward, then Grand Sword Bearer, Senior Grand Deacon Assistant Grand Director, Deputy Grand Director and Grand Director. He now considers it an honour to serve the Freemasons of SA and NT as Senior Grand Warden.

Jeredene (nee nash)Jeredene was born in Maitland and attended Maitland Area School till year 7, then attended Methodist Ladies College as a boarder, completing Year 11. She enjoyed playing Tennis and Basketball. After leaving College she worked in the ANZ Bank. She

became involved in the Community, as a Brown Owl in Brownies, Comrades in the Methodist Church, Choirs, and Rural Youth. In addition she has taken office in the Uniting Church, Fellowship, Callisthenics and school committees and has worked as a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. They have 3 children Ashley, Michelle and Joanne and 6 beautiful grand children whom they adore.

Life has taken many journeys. Jeredene has enjoyed singing, taken part in many musicals, and accompanying her daughters on interstate calisthenic trips and spending many hours on costume making, and weekly trips to Adelaide. She loves doing tapestry, sewing, cooking and gardening where she feels close to God.

In recent years she and John have made many friends and met some special people. They also enjoyed their trip to Italy and other special holidays.

They say thank you to everyone who has been an important part of their lives.


Pieter Haverhoek MAICDBorn in Geraldton, WA and raised in Perth, Pieter spent most of his childhood in a small hills suburb called Roleystone. A quiet hills life that allowed for a lot of outdoors activity, and sports. His family had a small property. Pieter attended the local public schools.Pieter joined the Royal Australian Navy from school and served for 8 years as a sailor, with awards including the Defence Medal, a Commendation and the RADM Peter Mitchell Prize. Pieter served all over Australia including;• Destroyer Escort ship HMAS Torrens• Harold E Holt Naval Communications Station in Exmouth WA • and Australian Clearance Diving Team One in NSWPieter left the Navy in 1999 and began a career in commercial property, at that time working in Sydney.During this time Pieter joined the Freemasons, being initiated into Southern Cross Lodge in NSW in the year 2000. Pieter was also a founding member of Lodge Kellerman, a new lodge started for young members in the Sydney CBD and it was this early experience that would influence his masonic career. Pieter returned to his home in WA and lived in Mandurah, joining the Mandurah lodge and being passed and raised.In 2002 an opportunity was presented to move to SA. On arrival, and living in Semaphore, Pieter joined the Marlborough lodge where he remains a member. At this lodge Pieter took office and progressed through to become WM in 2007 for 2 years.It was during these years that Pieter was one of the founders of the Young Freemasons Network which quickly grew as a social club, and was the founding Chairman.Pieter joined Grand Lodge to become the Chairman of Membership in 2010, and Junior Grand Warden in 2012.Pieter is also secretary and treasurer of Lodge Eudunda, and remains on the committee of the YFN.Today Pieter lives in Urrbrae, is married to Emma and they have a new daughter, Harper. Pieter serves on the board of Freemasons SA NT, the board of the Royal Society for the Blind and is a keen fundraiser for the Big Brother Big Sister charity where he has been a mentor.Having grown up around the water, Pieter loves all aspects of

the water and currently has a ski boat for wakeboarding, sails and is always planning the next surfing holiday (having just returned from Noosa, QLD).Pieter is the State Leasing Manager (SA/NT) for Centro Retail Australia, and is currently overseeing a $40m redevelopment project for the Centro Arndale shopping centre.Pieters professional associations include the AICD, REISA and PCA.

Dr Emma Haverhoek MBBS, MPHC, FACD

Emma was born in Adelaide and raised in Urrbrae, just a few metres from where she now lives. Emma was a keen student and sports competitor.Emma attended Annesley College, and then Adelaide University where she completed her studies in science and medicine in 2000.She has worked at most of the South Australian tertiary hospitals and has gained experience in general medicine, paediatrics, intensive care, surgery and gynaecology during her general training. Her focus has been on Dermatology over the last 6 years, having worked in the RAH, QEH, FMC, WCH and RGH and successfully completed her Dermatology Fellowship exams in 2009. Emma’s interests include medical and surgical Dermatology, as well as dealing with women’s and paediatric dermatological conditions. She has published literature on a wide variety of dermatological conditions and completed a research-based Masters in Primary Health Care in 2005.She is now a Consulting Dermatologist at St Peters Dermatology, and Dermatology SA Norwood rooms.She is also a visiting specialist at Royal Adelaide Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre, where she enjoys teaching registrars and medical students and has recently been named official mentor for the SA Dermatology registrars.Emma is a fellow of the College of Dermatologists.Emma and Pieter met in Adelaide, and were married in 2007. Emma has recently become a mother for the first time, and is now enjoying having a new family. Their daughter Harper has just turned one, and is keeping both parents busy.Emma now shares her week between work and family, with the support of her mum. Emma really enjoys her local mothers group and play groups to spend time with Harper.Emma is a keen tennis player, and often plays with Pieter at home. Emma also enjoys travel for both leisure and work, and is always planning the next trip. Pieter and Emma share their time between the city and their holiday house in Hindmarsh Island.

PIETER AnD EMMA HAVERHOEk


10 qUESTIOnS FOR THE GRAnD MASTERM.W. Bro Robert Parsons, Grand Master, provides personal information on his Masonic Career, outlines his vision, and plans for Freemasonry during the next three years.

1) What influenced you to join Freemasonry? Teaching at the then Adelaide Technical High School at Glenunga, I became friendly with a teacher Max Jacquier and his young family. On enquiry to Max about where he went monthly on a Friday night, he said he went to Lodge and told me a little about Freemasonry. My respect for him was such that I thought if he is involved, I want to be too and he proposed me into Lodge Aviation No. 184 in 1968, which met at the Broadview Masonic Centre.

2) What are some of the milestones achieved within your Craft Masonry and beyond?

In the Grand Lodge Centenary year of 1984, I was a Grand Steward. I then progressed through the Grand Lodge ceremonial team to Grand Director of Ceremonies. In 1996, I was invited to be Senior Grand Warden. President of the Craft Board of Management followed and in 2009 I became Deputy Grand Master. In the Royal Arch Chapter, I became a First Grand Principal in 2004. I am also a past Master in the Mark degree. The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite is another order I enjoy and I was appointed a District Commander in 2010 (which I still hold) with the rank of 33°. I was also Secretary of the Masonic Club for 12 years.

3) The past three years have focused on the Grand Masters Challenge, survival of Lodges, Young Freemasons Network, modernising the Web site and forming closer relationships with other Orders. How do you see these ideals developing over your term as Grand Master?

The Grand Master’s Challenge has reinvigorated many lodges, with renewed interest in the progress of their lodge with a greater sense of worth of belonging to Freemasonry. Inviting members to aim for different and higher goals which, when achieved, gives added prestige and meaning to their lodge. I see the challenge continuing and evolving in new directions.

Important to our future are younger Freemasons many of whom bring expertise and skills, which can assist Freemasonry. Respecting the past, some new approaches have already made a significant contribution to our administration and within their lodges. I have invited them to have a say in the direction in which Freemasonry in this jurisdiction will

go over the next three years and I look forward to their contribution.

The Grand Lodge web site developments enable Secretaries to update their Lodge details on the site. A secure logon is being developed for each member. There will be an online version of the Freemasons Journal and Year Book.

Grand Lodge now has an agreement of cooperation with the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for Australia and I am hopeful that other orders will join our Royal Arch Chapter, Grand Mark and the Rose with their own agreement. Such agreements strengthen each Order and freemasons collectively.

4) What other areas do you see on your priority list for our Jurisdiction?

Strategy 2020 aims to strengthen and rebuild lodges by providing a framework and strategies to ensure they will continue to be relevant and strong in the year 2020. This exciting project is the number one priority in the coming years.

Changes to the structure and operation of the Board of Management are under consideration by the Board.

Masonic education. We need to redefine how we are going to deliver Masonic research, education and preservation in a rapidly changing environment and that is being addressed.

I would like to see greater support from lodges for the Freemasons Foundation Centre For Men’s Health and for the development of community programmes like the My Eye Health project.

5) Much has been done to encourage younger men to join Freemasonry. Do you see further scope to also focus energies on recruiting men in the middle ages of their life to fill the age gaps we are experiencing?

Encouraging younger men to join Freemasonry is an imperative for two reasons. Firstly the absence of men aged in their 20’s progressing in the 1970’s and 80’s has left a gap in our membership. Secondly, younger men bring different perspectives enhancing our organisation in a rapidly changing world. Nevertheless, attracting men from all age groups is a priority for our organisation to reflect the population profile of our jurisdiction. The great thing about Freemasonry is that it offers a wide range of reasons to participate in our organisation. Equally important is that it strengthens our organisation with men who bring a wide range of abilities, skills and experiences


10 qUESTIOnS FOR THE GRAnD MASTER cont...to enhance the operation and management of lodges, as well as the Grand Lodge.

6) What plans do you have for Lodges to grow and for the Official Lodge Visits?

To strengthen and rebuild lodges is the aim of Strategy 2020. It will be up to each Lodge to decide to be involved in 2020 in line with its own culture and traditions, which set it apart and adds unique values to the freemasonry they practise. Additionally, a five-year plan model which can be taken on board by lodges, will be made available. This comprehensively displays the progress of officers, candidates and the involvement of those presenting ritual.

Official Visits will continue and the last three years have shown that the additional visit by a Grand Lodge team is appreciated. This aids two way communications, keeping brethren up to date on what’s going on in the Craft and providing opportunities to ask questions and make suggestions. About 300 visits have been made over the last three years.

7) Communications are vital to the health and well-being of any organisation. The Grand Lodge Web site provides a platform to keep brethren informed, along with the Journal and the Grand Masters Newsletter. The Freemasons Foundation and the Masonic Homes also have their own newsletters. How do you see communications developing for our Jurisdiction during your term?

Further development of our website facilitating communication with lodges, brethren and the wider community is ongoing and will be expanded. The Journals will be fewer and the Grand Master’s Newsletter will be used more to communicate to lodges and brethren rather than in the Journal.

The Freemasons Foundation is communicating regularly its Feedback newsletter. The Masonic Homes and the Freemasons Foundation will continue to provide their detailed annual reports.

8) Our most significant community development has been the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health. Financial support is provided through the Freemasons Foundation (a founding member with the University of Adelaide). Do you think that it is possible for greater involvement of Lodges in this high profile venture?

The FFCFMH is a jewel in the crown of freemasonry in the national sense. Greater feedback through the

Freemasons Foundation Feedback newsletter with progress in medical research, break throughs, and possibly more about the researchers themselves. It may be possible for these busy people to address meetings of freemasons to explain something of their hopes, goals and progress in vital areas of men’s health research. There is a need for lodges, and brethren, to have greater appreciation of the significance of this world class Foundation with its world renowned scientific experts and work toward raising funds for it. This is being addressed through Districts.

9) We have also seen the development of the My Eye Health program over the past two years. Do you envisage other like community involvements?

This programme is a successful and worthwhile project between Freemasonry, the Royal Society for the Blind, the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmology, the Sight for All Foundation and the Freemasons Foundation. Apart from successfully serving the community in the area of eye health for all ages, it has helped to raise our profile throughout many areas of S.A. and the N.T. This is the kind of community programme we should be adding to and I would very much like to see at least one more opportunity for Freemasonry to be involved with important organisations such as those mentioned above.

10) Finally looking ahead, how would you like to see our jurisdiction operating by the end of your three year term?

My plans are that the current programmes and strategies will continue along with new initiatives designed to assist lodges and enthuse brethren and that these are either completed or be closer to fruition by the end of my term of office. This will mean that our organisation from Grand Lodge to Districts through the lodges, has embraced the concept of change to move forward and there is strong evidence of acceptance for this result.

Ray Nicholson


MURRAY BRIDGE MASOnIC SCHOLARSHIP 2011For more than 20 years, the three Murray Bridge Lodges, Murray Bridge Lodge No. 44, The Lodge of Sincerity No 120, and Mypolonga Daytime Lodge No. 121, have banded together and, with dollar-for-dollar support from the Freemason’s Foundation, have presented a monetary scholarship to a Year 11/12 student from the Murray Bridge High School. The recipients this year were: -$1200: Mr Shaukat Ali Mohammad Jumi who is going on to study Immigration law,$600: Miss Katie Sutton who will be studying to work with the disabled, and$600: Miss JingJie Li who will attend university to become a teacher.After the December 2011 regular meeting of the Murray Bridge Lodge, the three successful applicants, their families and friends were invited to attend the lodge for the presentation, which was made in the Lodge Room. About 20 visitors attended to witness the presentation and enjoy the company of the members of the three lodges and their partners at a Celebratory Festive Board.

Standing in front of the Master’s pedestal and the Murray Bridge Scholarship Honour Board are (l to r) WBro Alan Massingham (Master of Murray Bridge Lodge), Shaukat Ali Mohammad Jumi, JingJie Li, Katie Sutton, VWBro Frank Cole (District Grand Superintendent), VWBro Graham Coulter (Scholarship Coordinator), WBro Geoff Pearson (Master of Mypolonga Lodge), and WBro Don McLean (Master of The Lodge of Sincerity).

STRATEGY 2020Strategy 2020 was created to assist lodges to improve their relevance to current and future members and increase the quality of the Masonic experience all members receive when visiting their lodge. This strategy is completely voluntary, and it is up to lodges to decide which items in the strategy they choose to pursue. The objective is to make the experience of Freemasonry one that is vital, energetic and personally meaningful for every member. Strategy 2020 offers ideas for lodges to look at how often they meet and what they can offer their members that are of real value. It suggests ways that lodges can share the skill resources of their members with other lodges, thereby strengthening the overall lodge network within our jurisdiction. Of prime importance, Strategy 2020 focuses on engaging members to participate in unique personal and leadership development opportunities that will assist them not only within Freemasonry but extend beyond - to positively influence other areas of each member’s life. Even though it is in its early days of release, there is ample evidence available that lodges are greeting the initiatives with interest.Here are a few highlights from these early days:The appointment of Rt.WBro. Stephen Michalak the Deputy Grand Master to lead, promote, manage and report on progress. The Deputy Grand Master is the overall manager of Strategy 2020 and has made himself available to attend district meetings to further explain the strategy and to answer any questions that may arise.A Power point presentation is being developed for use at all District Meetings and brethren are urged to attend

these meetings to gain a better understanding of the project, its purpose and applications.Districts in country regions and the Northern Territory will also have access to the same Power point presentation. This presentation on CD will feature a voice-over so that the message is the same across all Districts in the jurisdiction. A number of District Superintendents have already contacted the Deputy Grand Master with requests to present at their next District Meeting.All District Superintendents have been contacted and are preparing themselves to assist lodges in their districts. They are now familiar with the main thrusts of the project and are doing the planning to ensure that this information is understood by all lodges within their district. One new member proposing to join SALoR will give his inaugural address in July 2012 on how he intends to implement Strategy 2020 in his District.There are positive comments passing between brethren and one unsolicited comment was as follows, which is a strong indication that brethren are excited about 2020.“I know it’s only early days but the vibe amongst the lodges (and especially the newer members) is very positive and embracing. It’s an exciting time to be a Freemason.” Whatever we do in life, we are always looking to find ways to make our lives more meaningful, more enjoyable and of greater personal satisfaction to ourselves. It’s time to extend the same principle to our experience of Freemasonry. R.J.Parsons Grand Master


YFn kEEPInG BUSY“It’s been a pretty hectic year for the YFN for the first part of this year with many of our members being called to duty by their lodges as part of the Grand Installation. It’s pleasing to see how many of our members are not only contributing to the various charitable and Masonic Activities taking place, but are actively participating in lodge with many members occupying the master’s chair and of course our very own Bro Haverhoek being appointed Grand Junior Warden (congratulations Pieter).

Our website traffic continues to grow. Since the launch on the 6th of June 2011 we have had over 1600 visitors to the site with 71% of those visitors being first time visitors or “new inquiries”.

By far our best month for new visitors appears to be March and late April. Since the Grand Installation our “new inquiries” have risen and plateaued at around 85%. We aren’t really sure, but it may have something to do with the 30 foot of neon lights running across the Entertainment Centre for the weekend.

The all too infrequent catch ups are still going strong, and I’ll take the time to remind all brethren that these events are open to all brothers, their families and friends. We currently have 6 members who are candidates for lodges. These guys use the YFN events to meet

and greet the younger members of the fraternity, ask questions and generally get a feel for what it might mean to be a Young Freemason. It’s great to see a good number of these guys have gone on to take their first degree and find their place in the Craft.

If you’d like to come down (with or without a candidate) to share a beer and good company check out our website, email the secretary and stay updated on where we’ll be and what we’ll be doing.

Rest assured there will be more to come soon!

www.yfn.org.au Email: [email protected]

Richard Matthews President YFN

LODGE ST DAVID nO 129 GIVES THE CAnCER CARE CEnTRE A ‘LIFT’

Lodge St David has an active Social Committee and makes an annual donation to a worthy cause in our community. In March the Lodge presented an electric raising massage table to the Cancer Care Centre. This enables patients to lie on the table without having to climb up on a stool. The table is then raised to the height to suit the therapist.

The Cancer Care Centre is situated in Edmund Avenue, Unley and has been supporting cancer sufferers and their carers since 1985. The Manager Kevin Turner said, “The donation of the electric raising massage table is a wonderful asset for the work of the Centre and we are indebted to the fund raising efforts of Lodge St David and the Freemasons Foundation who provided a $ for $ subsidy. This massage table will be of great benefit

to our clients many of whom are quite ill, some requiring lymphatic drainage therapy, and other remedial therapies.”The photo shows the Social Committee of Lodge St David on the day of the presentation.


CHRISTCHURCH nZ EARTHqUAkE 22nD FEBRUARY 2011 - OnE YEAR OnAn article by Christchurch resident Mr Russell Irving.

One year on from that horrible day and looking back, nothing much seems to have changed, but it has. A few statistics, most of which have been published recently.

n 13 aftershocks in the 40 minutes after the 6.3 quake, at 12.51p.m. - 10,500 aftershocks since

n 353 calls to St. John Ambulance in the 2 hours following the quake.

n The magnitude 6.3 quake equalled 49,000 tonnes of TNT explosive

n Rescue workers- Australia 142, Japan 67, Taiwan 24, Singapore 55, UK 63, USA 80, 9 rescue dogs

n 738 military personnel with 80 vehicles, - 250 extra NZ Police and 353 Australian Police

n 2,000 Port-a-Loos at a cost of $2,09m and 40,000 chemical toilets, cost $2.31m- some still being used

n 70% of homes lost power and - 80% of homes were without water

n 580,000 tonnes of silt, from liquefaction since removed.

Infrastructure - concentration is directed at roads, waste water and sewerage repairs /replacement. 895 Km of roads in the east are in a very sad state- “patch up” repairs will continue until 320 Km sewerage and 150 Km water lines are replaced. The tyre/wheel alignment and shock absorber businesses are having a field day! Traffic delays are common. Placed well out on to roads making them very narrow are 225 40 ‘foot’ containers in different locations to protect the public from rock falls from adjacent cliffs. Behind the containers, which will be there for years, are abandoned houses.

Demolition - Gangs, many from outside of Christchurch, are the dominant force in the Red Zone in the CBD and suburbs. The cordon has been reduced in the CBD but will remain, probably until year’s end at least. About 650 buildings within the four avenues have been demolished with about another 600 to go. Some high rise buildings are still to pulled down. AMI an Cowles Stadiums, plus the QE 2 sports complex are to be demolished. Churches have been hard hit- 25 have been demolished or partially demolished. The

Roman Catholic Cathedral and the Anglican Cathedral in The Square have been demolished and the Town Hall is likely to follow. The CBD is the new ‘container City Mall’. It is already a tourist attraction. The remainder of the CBD is desolate and eerie, to the extent you can lose you bearings.

Rebuilding - It is likely the city rebuild will not now get under way until next year. There are only a few small building projects at underway at the moment. The Court Theatre, the only full time live theatre in NZ, has been rebuilt in an old grain store in Addington. It is better than the previous theatre- more seating, larger stage, workshop adjacent & a ramp to move sets directly on to the stage. A 17,000 seat temporary stadium is almost complete on the rugby league grounds at Addington, to accommodate both rugby union and rugby league.

Insurance - a big issue, with insurance companies hesitant to insure because of continuing after shocks. From property investors’ perspective, there is also hesitation on account of increased excesses

on premiums, slowness in the consent process, increased costs in meeting new building codes to meet quake regulations, height restrictions (seven storeys max) and attracting tenants. Some are turning to Lloyds of London for insurance. The worry for the city is that there could be flight of capital to other centres. Business interruption insurance is now running out for most. Consequently many businesses could possibly fail with some having to relocate into temporary, often cramped premises.

Tourism, hospitality and retail in the CBD are struggling, with many in the hospitality industry closing. Post February quake, 6,000 businesses fled the CBD plus an estimated 51,000 staff. Many of the latter will not return to the CBD, let alone, work in high rise buildings. It is estimated that the Canterbury economy has shrunk in the last 12 months by 5%, with 27,000 jobs lost.

Schools/children - some operating on a shared basis, teachers and staff have done very well under extremely difficult circumstances. Many children, ( and adults) are still affected by the quakes. The Prime Minister’s


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Science adviser, stated that, ‘...children are exhibiting fear of separation, strangers, withdrawal and sleep disturbance’. Consequently schools face reduced rolls and staffing.

Policing - A significant reduction in crime has been recorded, probably because of the fewer people in the CBD, within the four avenues and the suburbs - probably 9,000 have left the city permanently.

Housing - There are over 100,000 damaged homes in Christchurch with at least 10,000 to be rebuilt 6,000 demolished and there could be thousands more. Insurance rental grants usually for 12 months for those displaced from their homes, is expiring. This could be a problem for many notwithstanding the Government Allowance being available- not income or asset tested. Homes with less than $100,000 of damage are being repaired.

Human cost- many elderly have been hard hit by the quakes, 600 having to move out of rest homes. Fear and loneliness are big factors, heightened by many

deaths amongst their contemporaries with previous illnesses probably been a contributing factor to “early” passing. But many others have been affected by the on going quakes and “chronic stress imposed by the ongoing human economic and social cost”

In conclusion - The 18 months in Christchurch is a period we will never forget. We Cantabrians are indebted to the tremendous help we have received from individuals & organizations worldwide. Most are confident about the City Plan for the future but time is of the essence- as has been said, “Rome wasn’t built in a day”. But we are positive & hopeful about the future of our “Garden in a City”.

Russell Irving

Editorial comment - Amongst the many whose lives changed as a consequence of this terrible tragedy will be many Masonic families living in the Christchurch area.


BOnFIRE, CHARITY EVEnT FOR THE CAnCER CARE CEnTRE In UnLEY

This charity is a pet project for Lodge St David and as they are our twinning lodge we decided to do it as a combined event.

On Saturday, 12th May, 2012, a charity event was held with the combination of Wooroora Lodge and Lodge St. David at Stockport the home of WM of Wooroora Lodge and his wife, Steven and Jennifer Francis.

Everybody kept saying that it was going to rain, it was going be too cold, but like I always say, ‘it never rains on our parade.” And guess what? The sun was out the wind went away and not a cloud to be seen. Absolutely perfect! Couldn’t have asked for better.

It took a lot of preparation to get it all organised. Raffles prizes to be bought, meat to order, bread to order. How much meat and bread do you order? We catered for about 200 people and we got about 200 hundred people.

The ladies of Lodge St. David organised a trading table. This went down really well.

We organised a cake table. As soon as the cakes were put onto the table they were sold! The ladies of both lodges made cakes, plus some other lodges. Excellent.

Raffle prizes were donated from Wooroora, Balaklava-Owen Lodge, Salisbury Lodge, Elizabeth, Gawler, Lodge St. David.Gino’s Fruit & Veg Shop at Roseworthy donated a basket of fresh fruit and Mondello Farms donated boxes of wine and numerous other donations.

People were queuing for rides in the Model T. David Seeley

came down on Thursday for a crash course in driving and on the day he came up trumps. I don’t know who enjoyed themselves more, David or his passengers. Ray Edwards, from Wooroora Lodge, also drove. He brought his 1927 Model T Roadster for people to see.

John Schofield from Salisbury Lodge, along with his daughter Emma, did a wood-turning display. He had quite an enthralled audience too. A couple of his items sold of which he gave us 10%. Thanks to John.

The fishing rods came out. No fish were caught, but I think that they also had a good time.

Muscle cars and vintage cars drew in quite a few

spectators.

There were steak and sausage sandwiches available from 12 noon, at a small fee, together with soft drinks and tea or coffee.

At 5.30 – 6pm the pig and sheep, that had been cooking all day on the spit, were ready and when I started to dish up it seemed like people came from everywhere, all with bread rolls in hand waiting. WOW!! We had just enough. PHEW!

The raffle was drawn next, with 64 prizes in all. Gail Seeley had been helping to sell the tickets then setting out the prizes.

Then at sunset the bonfire was lit.

We had tents down at the river plus a caravan. The house was full of bodies.

The following morning, Mother’s Day, there were fifteen for an eggs and bacon breakfast.

Another brilliant event over.

We raised $2110.00.

Thanks go to: David & Gail Seeley, Ardrossan Lodge; Simon Husker, Robert McDonald & Lynne Wuttke, Salisbury Lodge; all of the Lodge St David who came and helped, plus our family and friends.

Without their help it would have been a lot harder.

Jennifer Francis


VISIT TO ITALY BY THE GRAnD MASTER OF THE GRAnD LODGE OF SA & nT

Most Worshipful Brother Ray Clark not only touched the cities of art, but also the lands of family ties - accepted everywhere by the bonds and affection of Freemasons of the Grand Orient.

In September 2011, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Australia and Northern Territory, MWBro. Ray Clark, accompanied by his wife Paula and a retinue of brethren and friends, made a long visit to our country. The tour saw them visit many of Italy’s beautiful cities of art, but also many other places representing the lands of family ties.

In their honour, the brethren of Lodges Mentana of Salerno, Cecco D’Ascoli of Ascoli Piceno, Giuseppe Garibaldi of Rome and Mahatma Gandhi in Florence organised Lodge meetings and convivial gatherings. In Rome, the visitors attended the annual meeting of the Grand Orient to celebrate the start of the new Masonic year (held on or near the 20th September – the Spring Solstice). This was held at the villa (Il Vascello) the headquarters of the Grand Orient.

This bridge between Italy and Australia was established by the Grand Representatives. Brothers became friends, firstly, for months and then years (thanks to electronic mail) before finally meeting in person. Among others accompanying the GM were RWBro. Michael Wyatt Junior Grand Warden and RWBro. Maxwell Murrie, Past Grand Warden.

In Rome, on the occasion of the celebrations of the Spring Solstice, the delegation was received by Grand Master Gustavo Raffi, and other members of

the Grand Orient of Italy. They also participated in a meeting organised by Worshipful Master Bro. Paul Mundula of Lodge Giuseppe Garibaldi No. 1188. Also in attendance were the Senior Grand Warden Bro. Gianfranco De Santis, Bro Pasquale La Pesa along with many brethren,

The next visit was to Salerno with WM Vicente dellaR Bar of Lodge Mentana No.719, in the presence of Grand Junior Warden Bro. Geppino Troise. In Ascoli it was WM Bro. Lamberto Maestri from Cecco d’Acoli Lodge No. 1222 and Bro Tiziano Busca Gran Official. The final stop was Florence hosted by WM Bro Filippo Maria Bougleaux from Lodge Mahatma Ghandi No.1355 in the presence of the Deputy Grand Master Bro. MassimoBianchi and Honorary Grand Master Bro Mauro Lastraioli.

On every occasion the group was received with great warmth and kindness. We experienced intense moments of brotherhood and friendship, exchanged experience and gifts with the promise to meet again. We will forever remember the wonderful moments spent together - brothers among brothers, friends among friends.

FREEMASONRY IS THE CHAIN OF UNION THAT UNITES US ALL – IT IS THE LINK THAT HAS ALLOWED THIS ADVENTURE AND WHICH WILL ALWAYS KEEP US TOGETHER UNDER THE STARRY FIRMAMENT OF A LODGE.

Grand Representative for the G.O.I. Grand Representative at G.O.I. Bro Dario Priori and Bro Alessandro Antenore


WBro Robert Morris SCOTT Lodge Seacliff No. 202WBro Ian David COBIAC Kingston Lodge No. 161RWBro Graham James KINGHAM Enfield Lodge No. 145VWBro John Graham WORKMAN Semaphore Lodge No. 33WBro Rodney Hamilton BOULTON Sir Samuel Way Lodge No. 48WBro Gordon WAYE Lodge Thespian No. 195Bro Andrew FOWLIE Tatiara Lodge No. 68RWBro Donald Graham CLARKE Mid North Lodge No. 12WBro Edward Thomas FISK Salisbury Lodge No. 126RWBro George Burrows BUTLER Lodge of St. John No. 15WBro Peter Lawrence CRISPE Parndana Lodge No. 206Bro Stanley Robert QUIN Adelaide Lodge No. 2WBro Noel John MOLLETT Lodge of Fortitude No. 94WBro Brain James F. JOHNSON Murray Bridge Lodge No. 44Bro Brian Charles TREZONA Lodge Reynell No. 243VWBro Leigh Donald MARSH The Port Darwin Lodge No. 41WBro William Henry RICHARDS Parndana Lodge No. 206WBro William HAYLOCK Lodge Seacliff No. 202WBro Kenneth Trevor GRIFFIN Lodge Pentalpha No. 171Bro Brian Lerey ROSSER Naracoorte Lodge No. 42Bro John Kenneth VICKERY Naracoorte Lodge No. 42WBro Ronald Dennis COLEMAN Enfield Lodge No. 145WBro William Maurice BARTLEY LeHunte Lodge No. 142Bro Alexander FLEMING Lodge Kilwinning No. 220MWBro John James STONE Kingston Lodge No. 161WBro Peter Luxford BROADBENT Prince Alfred Collegians Lodge No. 51WBro Jack William DREWER Woodville Lodge No. 125WBro Jack DAVIS Pr incess Royal Lodge No. 29

FIFTY YEAR JEWELS

MASOnIC EDUCATIOn TWO YOUnG FREEMASOnS DISCUSS

Leighton Jaques, MM, Ridgehaven Lodge 230:

The Masonic Education Course is something that is quite unique to our jurisdiction. It is run by our Grand Lodge and our Education Committee. I first heard about the course when I was a Fellowcraft and decided then that I wanted to learn everything I could about Freemasonry. As soon as I became a Master Mason I started the course and it took two years to complete the first stage but it was worth taking my time and learning everything I could. The course helps you look at our rituals and ceremonies in a different way, almost to where it becomes personal and spiritual. The assignments in the course encompass many different aspects of Freemasonry from the symbolism of our ritual to studies of the Volume of the Sacred Law and various Case Studies on how we as

Freemasons should act and apply different teachings to our life. Throughout the course not only have I learnt more about Freemasonry but it’s also been a personal journey where I could learn more about myself.

Andrew Edwards, MM, Hope and Lewis Lodge 75:

I have found that the course sometimes leaves you with more questions which is a good thing as it encourages you to think about what you have learnt and seek new knowledge. I completed the first year in one year and didn’t find it too much of a burden on my time. It is something that I would recommend to any master mason who wants to increase his knowledge of Freemasonry. I feel that keeping it as a four year course is a good idea as it gives you plenty to learn about with great depth.


GRAnD InSTALLATIOn FRIDAY 20TH TO MOnDAY 23RD APRIL 2012

The weekend celebrations for the Installation of our new Grand Master commenced on Friday 20th April with a welcome to interstate and overseas visitors by our own members. Assembled in the Sam Jacobs Room of Freemasons Hall, M.W.Bro Ray Clark, Grand Master, welcomed those present and introduced the Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Mr Stephen Yarwood, who pointed out some of the attributes of our city.

On Saturday morning, while the Freemasons were preparing for the ceremony that afternoon, Mrs Paula Clark arranged a Ladies Breakfast. Held in the Boulevard Room of the Stamford Plaza Hotel, the ladies were enjoyably entertained by Hot Tutti (Singers 4 young women).

Saturday afternoon saw the ‘Freemasons Special’ trams conveying our interstate guests from the Stamford Plaza Hotel to the Adelaide Entertainment Centre for the Grand Installation ceremony that was held in the Theatre complex. Bro Rob Turnbull provided an introduction that explained to those who were not Freemasons ‘what it was all about’. The Governor of South Australia, His Excellency Rear Admiral Kevin Scarce was in attendance while M.W.Bro Clark installed his successor M.W.Bro Robert John Parsons in an age-old ceremony.

As our new Grand Master, M.W.Bro Parsons invested his deputy and other officers of Grand Lodge in a colourful ceremony conducted by the Grand Director of Ceremonies V.W.Bro Bob Giles. The Statesman’s Chorus, under the baton of Musical Director Jonathan Bligh, provided a magnificent rendition of Lux Aurumqe and Ave Maria

during the investiture of the Officers and Stewards. Bro Zacharia Bazzi concluded the ceremony with the Address to the Gathering after which the Worshipful Masters of South Australia and Northern Territory Lodges were presented to our new Grand Master.

Following the installation Ceremony, a Celebration Grand Banquet was held in the main area of the Adelaide Entertainment Centre, where following the usual toasts, all were entertained by “The Big Band of the South Australian Police’. What a magnificent performance this group of about 25 musicians and singer provided. Most of those in attendance danced to their music for the remainder of the evening.

Sunday saw a Service of Worship held in the Way Room of the Freemasons Hall conducted by our Chaplain V.W.Bro Rev Brenton Daulby A.O.M. This was followed by an enjoyable Sunday Lunch in the Sam Jacobs Room.

Many of our own members, together with our interstate and overseas guests, toured the Southern Vales and near Riverland districts on a special Bus Tour the following Monday. A very enjoyable morning tea of scones, jam and honey was arranged by the ladies and members of the Lodge of St John in the Strathalbyn Institute and lunch was held in the Pretoria Hotel on the banks of the River Murray at Mannum.

The following pages show photographs of those who enjoyed the weekend celebrations.





LIBRARY LOREJean and Don Chisholm have donated a remarkable volume: a 1927 ‘Subscription Only’ “New Webster New International Dictionary’. Webster’s first dictionary introduced new spellings, doing away with a lot of unnecessary letters in words, for example producing center, colour and program. Such spellings are having an impact on Australian English. The coloured section includes flags of the world, showing the ‘Australian Commonwealth’ flag in its then usual colour, light red. The book, which has the legendary Morocco-bound cover, is 31 cms long, 23 wide and a massive 15 thick; and very heavy. Not the armchair type. Webster’s entries (p.867) on Freemasonry are of interest. “Freemason. [perh. orig. so called as being free from the cartel of local gilds.] 1. One belonging to a certain class of itinerant skilled masons, or builders in stone, which evolved in medieval and early modern times. The masons formed associations, and had secret signs, etc., as means of recognition. 2. A member of a widespread and celebrated secret society (called more fully Free and Accepted Masons), consisting of persons who are united for fraternal purposes. The society is supposed to have developed out of the associations described in def. 1. Freemasonry. 1. The craft or labor of a freemason (sense 1). 2. The principles, constitutions, or practices of Freemasons. 3. Fig.: Natural or instinctive fellowship or sympathy.” Richard Num gave the library an additional copy of Heredom, Vol 18, the prestigious American transaction. It contains a paper by Marsha Keith Schuchard PhD, ‘Jacobite vs. Hanovarian Claims for Masonic “Antiquity” and “Authenticity” ’. This is a political and revealing area, into which English researchers do not delve deeply. During the turbulent 1600’s English country lodges, traditionalists, largely supported the Catholic Stuart kings. A deadly struggle began with the ‘Glorious Revolution’ of 1688, when the Protestant Prince Willem of Orange and Stadholder of the Netherlands, and married to Mary Stuart, was, as William III, made King of Great Britain. Unsuccessful Jacobite revolts began. Mary had no children, so on William’s death in 1714 the Protestant Elector Georg of Hanover, who had originally married the granddaughter of James I, was bought from Germany. He was crowned George I. – a Scottish-lead Jacobite rebellion followed in 1716. In a situation of religious and political intrigue, and an atmosphere of further Catholic rebellion, four Protestant London lodges decided to act. They produced the 1717 Grand Lodge. Earlier, Sir Christopher Wren, a Freemason, suspected by the Whig government of Jacobite leanings, was given little more in the way of work. Second-rate

men and worse were appointed to Wren’s place. Meanwhile, under the Protestant Grand Lodge, Masonry languished. By 1722 operative masons had formed the Society of Free-Masons, representing the Tory-Jacobite faction, and caused friction. Claims and counter claims were published. You won’t read any of this in Pick & Knight or Jones. John Rand donated Crossing the Dead Heart by Cecil T Madigan. Madigan was an explorer, geographer and scientist, who went on Sir Douglas Mawson’s 1911 expedition to Antarctica. Owain Brown

has given more Masonic books, booklets, papers, rituals and similar. Owain has put in many years as a library volunteer, and knows its value. Barry Thomas brought in Masonic books donated by Brian Trott. Lionel Rann donated to the Library Archives a valuable assemblage of materials, from series of rituals to notice papers and proceedings, for example, Knight Templar Priests. These materials come from the many Further Orders he belongs to, or once did. Included also are notes and lectures.There were the usual frequent inquiries, just two of which are given here. Elizabeth Gillman wanted information about an Alfred Henry Pretty. He turned out to have been a Mayor of Thebarton, a member of 5 lodges, plus giving valuable service to other orders, in 1917 and 18 a Grand Director of Ceremonies and 1919 Senior Grand Warden.

Carol Lord came looking for information on Freemason Thomas Shepherd. In the late 1800s and well into the 20th Century Shepherd was for some time the holder of the licence to bring in the Queen’s Mail from ships moored to Semaphore Jetty or in Holdfast Bay. At both places he had small and fast steam boats, and owned seafront land, now very valuable. On his death probate appears not to have been given to his will. His diary and papers, kept in the State Archives, have pages removed and documents are missing. These mysterious events appear to have prompted the descendant’s inquiry. Amongst other things it was found that that Thomas Shepherd was once Secretary of Holdfast lodge 30.

Visitors came, including two distinguished-looking Danish people. The man, a Freemason, said both he and his wife found the building impressive. Both also found the John McDouall Stuart Collection to be an eye-opener.

Eric Oaklands continues with his valuable computer entry work. John Rand has finished the long task of indexing all the Library Archive files, and is now filing donated archive materials. Sam Beaumont has only been able attend a few times. George Woolmer OAM Grand Librarian

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Ode Books - Although these usually carry a ‘do not remove’ note, for future research the Library Archives would like a copy from each lodge. Those from lodges which are now no more are often rather rare. Ode books and cards from the Further Orders are also wanted. In all cases, wanted are not only the current but old editions, no matter how worn or tattered. Who has seen, for a tiny example, Ode books from Tintinara, Bute, Bythe or Fortitude

Lodge? Then there is West Coast and the Northern Territory. Library Assistants - If you are retired and wish to know more about Freemasonry, or wish to help the educational or archival sides of our great movement, being a library Assistant is most rewarding. Ladies are also most welcomeGeorge Woolmer OAM Grand Librarian

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VOLUnTEERInG AT AnY AGE

For Wally and Joan Skibneff, volunteering was a natural progression following retirement. It provided the opportunity for them to continue using and developing their skills while giving back to the community. Both Wally and Joan have been volunteering with ACH Group for ten years .

Wally currently spends one day a week assisting the team at Newton with paperwork and computer administration, a skill he developed when teaching students how to use computers at TAFE in the past.

When asked why he volunteers, he smiled and said, “I couldn’t sit there watching telly all day! It keeps my brain active and keeps me physically fit.”

Joan has been active in aged care for over 50 years. She has been involved in creating new opportunities for older people including ‘Keep Fit’ with the Women’s Keep Fit Association and the Over 60s radio.

Following retirement, she couldn’t stand back knowing that “some programs could simply not run without the time volunteers offer.”

Joan now looks forward to the time she gives, currently volunteering with ACH Group’s Sing for Joy Choir, funded by ACH Group Foundation for Older Australians.

“We all have a part to play in our future and I enjoy being involved. I drive some of the choir members to practice and they encourage me to sing too!”

Joan spent many years as a volunteer coordinator, a time that taught her that most people don’t feel they have any skills that would allow them to volunteer.

“Anyone can volunteer. Everyone has a skill, whether it is driving or washing dishes. By washing dishes, it saves someone else a few minutes that allows them to do their paid jobs. Every minute a volunteer can provide is worthwhile.”


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GEOFFREY DEAn TUCkER GRAD.DIP.ED.ADMIn.(ADEL) DIP.T.(RPIM)

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MWPL GRAnD MASTER 2000-2003

Geoff Tucker’s father, a highly respected stock agent and Free- mason, moved his family around the state of SA following his vocation finally settling down in Maitland on Yorke Peninsula.

Geoff was born in Adelaide in 1936. He attended Maitland Area School, Minlaton High School and Adelaide Boy’s High School where he completed his secondary education. He entered Teachers’ College in 1954 and took up his first teaching appointment at Cassini, a small one teacher school on Kangaroo Island in 1956. In due course he was appointed to a number of schools throughout South Australia. His first Headmastership was at Streaky Bay Area School followed by Crystal Brook Primary School, Marion Primary School and Highgate Primary School. He became Inspector of Schools in 1977 and in 1987

moved into the head office of the Education Department where he was appointed Administrator of Overseas Operations involved with selected students to attend special secondary schools in Adelaide. This involved travelling to South East Asia and Taiwan over several years.

As a young man Geoff participated in many sports, notably being Captain/Coach of the Maitland Football and Cricket Clubs. He now enjoys a game of tennis and, when he can, a round of golf. He remembers playing Cricket for the Yorke Peninsula Association against a South Australian side and facing such bowlers as lan Chappel and others of that era. He remembers making 12 runs against that team!

During the course of his teaching career Geoff completed a Diploma of Teaching Primary and was awarded study leave in 1971 to complete a Graduate Diploma in Education Administration. He retired in 1991.

In 1959 Geoff married Pamela Kay Bateman, daughter of Victor Bateman, well known Sturt and South Australian footballer, at Saint Columbus Church, Hawthorn. They have 4 children and 8 grandchildren.

In addition to his huge involvement in Freemasonry Geoff has also found time for other pursuits. He enjoys working in the garden, supporting the Crows and performing in productions of the South Australian Light Opera Society. He is also on the Board and is their Public Officer. He enjoys his extended family, holidaying overseas and in Australia. Since he retired in 1991, Freemasonry has filled his life and he has enjoyed the challenges and rewards that it has offered.

Elizabeth Bray

JACk HARRIS PRESEnTATIOnOn Friday, 19th February 2012, RWBro. Peter Symons, Assistant Grand Master visited WBro. Jack Harris at his home to confer on him the rank of Past Grand Pursuivant for his many years of contribution to Freemasonry.

Jack is our oldest surviving member at 102 years of age and will celebrate his next birthday in August of this year.

He is still living in his own home and was up early on that day (5am) cutting sandwiches and cake for those coming to visit for morning tea.

The love of Freemasonry is extremely evident and in his response he spoke wonderfully well and is truly a person to be admired and respected.

Since this presentation he has visited Grand Lodge at North Terrace (which he hasn’t been in for 40 odd years) and visited his beloved Glover Room where he spent many happy evenings at lodge.

Morning Tea was provided and Jack even purchased a new lounge suit for the visit. He looked resplendent in his Grand Lodge undress Regalia and charmed all present.


MARk GRAnD LECTURER’S REPORT

WE LIVE In InTERESTInG TIMES

Only two lectures were given in this reporting period.

1. March - Brighton Mark Lodge No. 48

Subject: The address to the brethren and Master Elect at the beginning of the Installation Ceremony.

Using Johnson’s Dictionary 1800 to explain word meanings and understanding the nature of the standards and what the Master has sworn to uphold. The lecture was well received and the younger members were very interested in how words have changed meanings.

2. April - Salisbury Mark Lodge No. 52

Subject: The changes to the Installation Ritual since 1906.

The lecture was well received and the discussion that followed the presentation was quite spirited and continued into the Festive Board,

Both lodges were well attended and no visitor was needed to fill an office.

At this stage there are no requests for a Lecturer

R.W.Bro. Harry nagle Grand Lecturer, 30 May 2012

The year 2011 and 2012 are two very important years for a large number of people of this world.

2011 is the 400th Anniversary of the King James 1611 Bible which was printed in English and consisted of 80 books and included the Apocrypha. It took from 1604 to 1611 for the new Bible to be created. Since then there have been a number of revisions printed both in America, England and Europe over the last 400 years. Most of these changes were made necessary because the English Language was changing along with the alphabet. The biggest change was made in 1885 when the Apocrypha was removed from The Authorized or King James Version of The Holy Bible leaving 66 books. This may have caused some problems for the Chapter at that time.

The other big problem for the English Language was that Europe had very early in the piece sorted out the Dictionaries for their various languages. Samuel Johnson’s Dictionary was first published in 1755 and continued in print into the 19th Century. All living languages are dynamic and words come into the language, others change meaning while others disappear. The Rituals of the Craft, Chapter, Mark and Mariners were written by men of letters in the language of their time. When you have some spare time, look up the references to the V.S.L. in your Ritual Books and have a dictionary handy(the older the better).

Through-out history, there have been prophets of doom and gloom and there are many in the world, who believe that 21st December 2012(the winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere), will be the destruction of our civilization. This idea is taken incorrectly from the Mayan Prophecies for the end of the current epoch and the beginning of the next in December.The Maya and their precursors have over three thousand years of observations of the stars and the natural events that happened around them. They were brilliant mathematicians and they had about 28 calendars or codices ranging from 260 days to 63 million years. The current Long Count Calendar has run for approximately 5,000 years and is the “Fourth Age”, which will end in December and a new age will begin. Before this happens there will be number of astronomical events taking place, which were accurately predicted by the Maya.Freemasonry is under- going changes in structure, planning for the future, and a number of brethren will find this to be a difficult time. There will be arguments and differences of opinion, however the orders will move forward into the future as we have done in the past. A number of brethren twenty years ago (a Katun Calendar) were aware of this need and started to work towards a solution. There will be difficulties and we will enter the “Fifth Age” of enlightenment with a plan and a future. R.W.Bro. Harry nagle Grand Lecturer, 30 May 2012

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Dear Brethren all,

I’ve always believed that there are few better things in life than catching up with friends for a yarn over a drink or a meal. Not only do you get to enjoy the often ribald company of friends but the discussions at these gatherings often lead to insights into problems or issues that need to be addressed. Add to that the fact that I really enjoy me tucker and you can see why I like lunches and dinners. For a number of reasons, I’ve not often dined out in recent times, apart from festive boards. A few weeks ago, I thought I might address this serious shortcoming and sent out a general invitation to have a burger and a beer for lunch one Friday. The results were outstanding. A very convivial group attended, with good grace and humour in abundance and some serious discussion as well. I understand a few kicked on into the late afternoon. A number of Brethren have commented how enjoyable the lunch was and have suggested that we do it again. A number of others have expressed regret that they were unable to attend as a lunch is difficult for them to attend due to work commitments. So I’ve decided that I’m going to make this a regular event and so, Brethren all, you and your spouses, partners and friends are invited to:

O’Rourke’s FeastEarl of Aberdeen Hotel

Ist Friday of every monthLunch from 12 noon

If you cant stay for the meal, your are welcome to simply come for a drink. I’ve staggered lunches and dinners in order to suit as many brethren as possible and I sincerely apologise for any clashes with Lodge meetings, especially to the Brethren from Lodge Copernicus, Craft, Mark and Chapter.

Fraternal regards Bro Paddy O’Rourke

O’ROURkE’S FEAST InVITATIOn

Brief report: On Monday 7th November 2011, the Grand Master visited Lodge Sirius at Cummins and presented RW Bro Brian Treloar with his fifty year jewel and certificate. Visitors came from Whyalla and Port Lincoln to meet the Grand Master. A luncheon hosted by Wpl Bro John Myers provided an opportunity for all present to speak with the Grand Master and friends who shared in Brian’s memorable day.

Wendy Treloar

Left to right: Wpl Bro John Myers, Master of Cummins Lodge Sirius, with R W Bro Brian Treloar OAM and M W Bro Ray Clark, Grand Master of the Freemasons of South Australia and Northern Territory.

GRAnD MASTER VISITS LODGE

SIRIUS


THE COURSE, OF COURSE!It was nice to see ME Companion Mike Dundas receive an Order of Service at the recent Grand Convocation for his tireless efforts in coordinating the production of the new Education Course. Similarly, our Grand Librarian, E.Comp. George Woolmer, received the conferred rank of VE. Comp. Past Grand Lecturer for his contribution. Both awards were well deserved.

It’s been a long grind- four years, in fact-but the new Royal Arch Diploma Course is just about done. The course which the Education Committee has devised is all new, is considerably larger than its predecessor, and covers every aspect of the Royal Arch. It contains a lot of information, and will require a good deal of work and contemplation on the behalf of the students to complete satisfactorily.

Originally, we envisaged a one-year Certificate course, but having seen the size and comprehensiveness of the finished article we now offer it as a Diploma Course. You may still complete it in a year, but if you can that will be very good going indeed; we expect most students to take a bit longer, and the course has been structured to allow each student to proceed at his own best pace.

There is still a little tidying up to be done, and some final proof-readings; we expect to commence operations by about August this year. Already we have attracted interest from interstate and overseas companions, for believe it or not, this will be the only Royal Arch education course in the world, at least to the best of our knowledge . The student who completes the course will have gained a very good understanding of all aspects of the Royal Arch – its history, philosophy and administration. The compilers of the course may just have time to take a few deep breaths before knuckling down to the on-going task of managing its operation.

So what was the point of all that academic toil? It has long been recognized that Freemasons generally do not fully understand the Orders to which they belong. This problem is particularly noticeable in the Royal Arch, as the philosophy and teachings of our Order are just that bit more complex than most brethren are accustomed to. It is not much good having a beautiful and profound degree - the very climax of Freemasonry - if its members don’t know what it is about. It has been quite noticeable that a number of companions drop out of the Order after a couple of years, admitting that they can’t get to grips with it. With proper mentoring, of course, this should not happen, but happen it does.

One of the reasons is that good mentors are hard

to find. You have to be fairly confident in your own knowledge before you instruct others. This is where the new course will be so valuable. It is doubtful that a wavering member is going to put in the required effort to educate himself, in this way, but for those who love the Order and want to know more about it, the new course will be invaluable. We may then be able to produce a happy band of mentors who will be only too pleased to share their knowledge with their struggling companions, and hopefully the problem will thereby be alleviated.

Not that this is the only reason to take the course! We trust that it will be well received and studied for its own sake, and believe that it will greatly enhance a companion’s enjoyment of our beautiful Order. We, the Compilers of the course, found that we learned much in the process, and I am confident that there is plenty to interest and inform any companion.

How to apply to undertake the Course? Be assured that due notice will be given through the Scribes of your own Chapters when we are ready to commence. We look forward to your response!

ME Comp. Russ Sheldrick

GRAnD LIBRARY HELP nEEDEDAssistants needed for the

Library and Archives.

No previous experience needed.

Ideal for retirees, or ladies, looking to give a real help to Freemasonry.

Please ring or write. George Woolmer OAM

Grand Librarian


BRO BILL SCHMITT AMOn Monday 10th October 2011 Lodge Sirius (Cummins) held their normal meeting with Guest of Honour being Bro Bill Schmitt AM. What a remarkable man! A Patron of many RSL and POW organisations, Bill came to Cummins to revisit old friends, with his brother Murray who lives at Tumby Bay. Bill was initiated into Lodge Sirius in June 1946 with the late Wpl Bro J K Schramm as his proposer(that makes him the oldest living member of Lodge Sirius.!)

There were so many men waiting to join the Lodge in those early days. Bill can remember the Lodge holding twice monthly meetings to get all these men into line for their offices. With the demise of many of those early members Bro Schmitt paid tribute to the stalwarts of the Eyre Peninsula Lodges who have kept the meetings going for all these years.

Murray and Bill Schmitt enlisted on the same day in 1940 but they were in different Battalions. Bill was a machine gunner. Both men served in the Middle East then Bill was shipped back on the first ship out of the Middle East bound for Java, just as the Japanese war machine over ran them all in March 1942. Bill was a Prisoner of War for three and a half years, which included time in Changi Prison. However, a thrill for Bill last ANZAC Day was a visit to Hellfire Pass and various services in the company of the Governor General and Officials.

Proving himself to be fit enough to be able to attend these memorable services was a lengthy process, but

having been declared fit, Bill was escorted and cared for as a VIP as he most certainly deserved.

The Cemeteries and Memorials were all well kept. At Sunrise on ANZAC Day Mr. Schmitt said he was gratified to be able to make the long journey for the 2011 services, remembering those who died while serving their country 1939- 1945.

It was a great thrill for members of Lodge Sirius, Port Lincoln Lodge and three local members of the Cummins/Yeelanna RSL Branches David Mickan, Jack Scarff and Meg Haensel- Fuss to hear Bill’s inspiring message.

One of forgiveness. What a delightful and amazing gentleman.

left to right RSL Member Meg Hansel- Fuss, Wpl Bro John Myers, Master Lodge Sirius, Bro Bill Schmitt, AM, Jack Scarff and David Mickan (RSL) report:

All around us we see care in our work place or at home. At work there is a duty of care by the employer, at home we care about our loved ones. When It comes to care in our lodges we have a care officer, but he is only one. It’s the responsibility of all members, to ensure that if they know a brother is ill or for some reason is unable to attend lodge to go and see him or inform someone who can and always keep the care officer informed.

As our brethren are getting older many are going into retirement villages or nursing homes, please make time to visit them. Brethren if you are in a retirement village or nursing home, please ensure that if something was to happen to you, that the

lodge can be informed. With privacy rules today without your consent the nursing home will not give out the information to the lodge.

Care for our new brethren. When a brother does his first or second degree great, but lets look after him. If you know that a first or second degree is being worked by another lodge, invite him to come along. If the brother comes to lodge but the working is higher and he has to retire, ensure that a bro goes

out with him so he is not left to his own devices. Let us all take care of our new brethren now as in the years ahead they will be the ones who will care for us. Tony Scully Chairman of Care

CARE TODAY


PRESEnTATIOn OF JEWEL AnD BARSMt Gambier Lewis Lodge # 183 held a meeting with a difference last November.

After a reasonably short meeting the lodge was closed and wives and friends were invited inside to witness the presentation of a 50 year jewel to W Bro Hugh Pearson, who served the city of Mt Gambier for many years as a councillor and alderman and was deputy mayor also for a period. This was followed by the presentation of a five year bar marking 55 years to W Brothers Colin McCormick and his brother Ken who were both initiated with their brother Ivan (who died some years ago) making a triple initiation on the 28th September 1956. A very proud dad also took part in the ceremony that night. Colin has served our lodge for many years as treasurer, only recently retiring from that office, and Ken has served as master on at least two occasions, 25 years apart Ken has also served as Grand Steward representing our lodge and we will probably see more of him in Installation teams this year.

The presentations were in the hands of two very capable past masters, W Bro Don Hamilton and W Bro Dene Kilsby. W Bro Don Hamilton also stood in for the current master who was in Adelaide recuperating from heart surgery.After the presentation ceremony a short talk was given by Bro Ken Norton (who received his 50 year jewel earlier in the year) on his working life. Ken Norton was an accountant with the then Woods and Forests, (later becoming Forestry SA).Ladies, brethren and visitors (including 3 visiting WMs, one from Portland Lodge of Victoria # 6), then retired to the festive board where the usual toasts were honoured.From the reports I have heard ,it was a very interesting night.Fraternally, Alex Wooldridge Sec MG Lewis Lodge # 183

Photos of the night by W Bro Max Douglas.


ROYAL ARCH MASOnRY - IS IT RELEVAnT?When someone mentions ‘The Chapter’ How does that make you feel, Excited? Mildly interested? or knowing a stifled yawn is imminent?

An experienced Mason will know that Freemasonry is not something to be taken lightly or irreverently. It is something to be studied, something to be respected and something to be valued. What separates Freemasonry from the notion of ‘service clubs, such as Lions or Rotary, is the ability for us to immerse ourselves in the intellectual pursuits of philosophy and contemplation. We are also enjoined to make a daily advancement in Masonic Knowledge, and to seek for that which was lost.

But how? Where does one start?

In times past, Freemasonry was truly a ‘progressive science’ The Brethren were encouraged by their masters to look deeply into the hidden mysteries of nature and science and to study, by example, the secrets and tenets of the Order. The lessons contained in the degrees built one upon another in ordered structure. These days, I dare to suggest, it is a struggle for many to remember the most basic ritual, let alone guide others in the paths of virtue and science.

So what is there for the Thinking mason? What of all these orders and septs many of whom openly compete for the favours of the brethren even before the ink is dry on their Grand Lodge Certificate? What do they offer?

This, perhaps, is where we should introduce the concept of Royal Arch Masonry. Commonly referred to as ‘The Chapter’. I venture to

suggest that the latter is a poor term for a part of Freemasonry which has provided me at least with the most amazing epiphanies. It is also a poor term for what many scholars describe as the essence of Freemasonry – its very root, heart and marrow. And it is a poor term for that part of Freemasonry which exercises the intellect like no other, and believe me I have tried most of them.

It is a common perception that Royal Arch Masonry is too difficult. But is it? Certainly it is seen as ‘too difficult’ for those who don’t want to put any effort in, and it is certainly a good excuse for those lonely souls for whom just ‘another night out’, seems an attractive proposition. A good excuse too for those who seek degrees and titles by number. The Royal Arch can of course accommodate the lonely, the enthusiastic and the social members – Freemasonry is not and never has been a one-size-fits-all institution.

At their initiation, Freemasons are taught to make a daily advancement in masonic knowledge. When they are made a Master Mason they are taught to accept certain substituted secrets and that time or circumstances would restore the genuine.

The diligent Mason should be wise enough to realise that they won’t be handed to him on a plate. They might also wonder that they left the Hiramic legend, on the steps of the temple, with the death of mortal man.

Is that it? Is that all there is too it? Surely there is more to it than that.

The Royal Arch, once only available to Past Masters of the Craft, embraces that concept and takes us beyond the notion of

substituted secrets. It encourages us to seek for that which was lost. It leads us into the realm where divine and human affaires are minutely interwoven. A realm where we work towards a greater understanding of the relationships between God and man and, should the genuine secrets be discovered, there is an opportunity to ponder their relationship with substituted secrets and, perhaps, bring the whole system into perspective and give meaning to our very existence.

As I said earlier, popular culture has it that ‘Chapter’ is too hard to understand and I have given my thoughts as to why this feeling might prevail. However the Royal Arch is described by all the Masonic Scholars, each and every one of them, as the pinnacle of Intellectual Freemasonry. Not for nothing was the Holy Royal Arch of Jerusalem specifically named in the document forming the United Grand Lodge of England - the Grand Lodge from whom we in South Australia derive (most of) our Freemasonry.

When you were admitted into Freemasonry the Deacons guided you every step of the way. Where you go from here is up to you. Seek out that which is lost and you will be well rewarded.

Chris Selwood 1st Grand Principal



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nEW MEMBERS9th September 2011 to 25th June 2012

Our Masonic rituals are resplendent with calls to enhance our knowledge, to take a daily step to study the seven liberal arts and sciences.

The South Australian Lodge of Research will be running a Short Talk Competition, to provide a structured process within which individual South Australian and Northern Territory Freemasons, while representing their lodge, can come together for the purpose of Masonic research, education, learning and competition.

Entrants will be encouraged to discover, research, record and present a logically sound, well- structured proposition supporting the truth or otherwise of a specific idea or statement related to a topic of their choice.

During the month of June entry forms and information packs will be distributed through your lodge secretary and will also be available to you directly by emailing the South Australian Lodge of Research at [email protected]

Bro Rhett Hardie

THE SALoR SHORT TALk

COMPETITIOn 2012


PRESEnTATIOnS AT THE STRATHALBYn MASOnIC CEnTRE

On Wednesday 25th January at the Strathalbyn Masonic Centre, a 50 year Jewel was presented to George Butler of Strathalbyn by his long time friend and Master of the Ardrossan Lodge, Hank Hill, who outlined George’s Masonic background and many achievements.

George joined the Tatiara (Bordertown) Masonic Lodge in 1962 and was Master in 1972.

Elected as the Lodge’s Grand Steward in 1982; then in 1985 appointed by the Grand Master as representative for the 11 South Eastern Lodges of the State, holding office of Grand Superintendent for four years.

From 1990 to 1993, he was a member of the Grand Lodge of South Australia Board of Management and was appointed as Junior Grand Warden in 1993.

George was secretary of the Tatiara Lodge for 16 years and treasurer for four years.

On moving to Strathalbyn in 1995, he served in several positions before becoming the Director for five years and has just been appointed as the lodge secretary.

During his involvement in the Lodge, his wife Janet has been his constant companion and the support of the family members has enabled both Janet and George to travel the State on Masonic duties.

The Master of the Tatiara Lodge, Dean Lock, from the lodge where George was first initiated into Freemasonry, presented George with a certificate from the Grand Lodge of South Australian and

Northern Territory, honouring his 50 years of service.

George’s presentations were also witnessed by his son Trevor Butler, grandson Clinton and his partner Rosa.

On the same night, a 25 year service badge was presented to Ern Holt, by the Master, Robert Beer. Ern responded with thanks and acclamation.

After the presentations the evening was celebrated with a superb supper and a toast to George and Janet Butler and Ern Holt.

George Butler receiving a presentation from Dean Lock Master of Tatiara Lodge where George was initiated into Freemasonry. The Certificate from the Grand Lodge of South Australia and Northern Territory honours George’s 50 years of service.

Janet and George Butler with Hank Hill Master of the Ardrossan Lodge presenting George’s 50 year Jewel for service to Freemasonry.

Ern Holt receiving his 25 year service Badge from Worshipful Master of the Lodge of St John, Robert Beer.


MORnInG TEA WITH THE LODGE

Morning tea was served to around 120 interstate and overseas visitors by members of the Strathalbyn Lodge of St John on Monday morning at the Strathalbyn Town Hall.

The visitors were in Adelaide for the Grand Installation of the 33rd Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Australia and Northern Territory (SA/NT) since it’s inception in 1884.

The new Most Worshipful Grand Master (MWGM), Robert Parsons was installed as the 33rd Grand Master of SA/NT.

The installation was held on the afternoon of Saturday 21st April, with 900 people attending and in the evening a Grand Dinner, attended by 700 was held, where a delightful three course meal was served.

Those attending came from New Zealand, the United Kingdom and all states of Australia.

Music to dance by was provided by the South Australian Police Band.

The installation and dinner were held in the Entertainment Centre in Adelaide and following the dinner, trams had been organised to transport those returning to their accommodation in the city.

Sunday’s church service was held at the Grand Lodge in Adelaide and on Monday two bus loads and more travelling by private car took the opportunity of seeing some of SA before they returned home after attending the Grand Installation.

At Strathalbyn the Lodge of St. John provided Devonshire morning tea with scones beautifully baked by Natalie Dick, wife of past Master, Peter Dick.

The visitors had come from Adelaide via McLaren Vale and from Strathalbyn they travelled to Mannum for lunch at the Pretoria Hotel before returning to Adelaide via the Barossa Valley.

MWGM Robert Parsons presented a Certificate of Appreciation to

Robert Beer, Master of the Lodge of St John for their hospitality in catering for morning tea.

South Australia is the No. 1 Lodge in Australia and was formed in 1884.Strathalbyn’s Lodge of St John, No.15 was formed in 1868, originally under the English constitution and then from 1884 when the Grand Lodge SA/NT was formed, Strathalbyn changed to the new South Australian constitution.History tells us that in the 1890s when the Lodge building was opened in Strathalbyn, the school children were given a half day holiday and residents marched down the streets.Article from the Southern Argus Newspaper 26th April 2012

Robert Parsons newly installed Grand Master of SA/NT presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to Robert Beer Master Lodge of St John after enjoying Devonshire morning tea courtesy of the Lodge in Strathalbyn.


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MOVEMBER

During the month of November last year you might have noticed with some amusement men with attachments to their faces that aren’t usually there.

These men were growing a fury upper lip as part of Movember, raising funds for men’s health charities by growing a moustache during the month of November.

There were four SA & NT Masonic Movember teams totalling 41 men, including a Grand Lodge team which counted the Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and Chairman of Membership in their ranks.

These four teams contributed over $13,000, including $3,000 from the Freemasons Foundation. Around the country 137 Freemasons made up the Freemason’s Movember network, raising more than $67,000 in total, making it the largest non corporate fundraiser for Movember in the world.

Given over 130,000 men took part in Australia alone, this was no mean feat and resulted in significant exposure.

This year the aim is higher still, with all Grand Lodges committing to

the fundraiser and Grand Lodges overseas are now being contacted to get them involved Movember is a significant fundraiser worldwide and therefore the perfect vehicle for us as Freemasons to display our benevolence, numbers and reach.

Further communications regarding this worthwhile event will be forthcoming later in the year. In the meantime start the banter - remembering funds can be raised just as easily by shaving off a moustache as growing one...

Rob Turnbull Director of Community Relations

A SPRIG OF ACACIA9th September 2011 to 25th June 2012

Percival Clarance PERRY Port Pirie United Lodge No. 24 30.06.2011

Keith Stanley EASTON Quorn Lodge No. 59 22.07.2011

Robert Maxwell SPRIGGS Lodge Sirius No. 133 15.08.2011

Arthur Douglas SHARMAN Port Lincoln Lodge No. 45 21.08.2011

Albert Richard MACK Earl of Chester Lodge No. 98 24.08.2011

James Donald POSSINGHAM Naracoorte Lodge No. 42 11.09.2011

Reginald Vivian COWDERY Duke of Edinburgh Lodge No. 16 11.09.2011

Robert Neville CROFT Hyde Park-Bankers Lodge No. 193 14.09.2011

James HAMILL Millicent Lodge No. 88 20.09.2011

John Stuart BAKER Blackwood Lodge No. 93 24.09.2011

Charles Gordon CUSACK Lodge of Friendship No. 1 27.09.2011

Thomas William Edward WINTER Le Hunte Lodge No. 42 29.09.2011

John Edward SCANLON Lodge Marlborough No. 179 02.10.2011

Robert George DODMAN Lodge of Fortitude No. 94 06.10.2011

John Donald NICHOLSON Kingston Lodge No. 161 07.10.2011

Myles Keightley GRUNDY Enfield Lodge No. 145 09.10.2011

The Hon. Dr. Sameul Joshua JACOBS Lodge St. Alban No. 38 11.10.2011

Sydney Eric SMITH Corinthian Lodge No. 34 11.10.2011

Brian Murray SWIFT Enfield Lodge No. 145 12.10.2011

Donald John HOWLAND Epworth Lodge No. 159 12.10.2011

Lionel Arthur DAVIS Port Pirie United Lodge No. 24 15.10.2011

William Edward DODDS Mount Gambier Lewis Lodge No. 183 15.10.2011

William Gordon POWELL United Service Lodge No. 37 15.10.2011

Andrew Mackay HARDY Semaphore Lodge No. 33 16.10.2011

Allan Joseph William BRANSTROM Mostyn, Goodwood & Loyalty Lodge No. 18 14.10.2011

Ian Harry CHAPMAN Millicent Lodge No. 88 24.10.2011

Malcolm Robert JAMES St. Andrews Lodge No. 19 26.10.2011

Edward George LONG Lewis Lodge of Brighton No. 187 04.11.2011

John MONKS Hawthorn Lewis Lodge No. 188 07.11.2011

Gordon WAYE Lodge Thespian No. 195 15.11.2011

Maurice Richard HILL Port Lincoln Lodge No. 45 22.11.2011

Robert Anders FOOTNER The Brighton United Lodge No. 10 28.11.2011

Roy LINNETT Southern Cross-Duke of York Lodge No. 66 30.11.2011

John Walter WESTOVER Lodge Pentalpha No. 171 01.12.2011

Antony Herbert ALLISON Blackwood Lodge No. 93 02.12.2011

Fred Mcgarrity WHITE The Perfect Cube Lodge No. 201 05.12.2011

Kenneth Edgar YORKE M.S.A. Woodville Lodge No. 125 05.12.2011

Clement Anthoney MOORE United Service Lodge No. 37 06.12.2011

Edward Thomas CHEESMAN Whyalla Lewis Lodge No. 160 08.12.2011

Francis James CAHILL Elizabeth Daytime Lodge No. 228 21.12.2011

Norman Harry JOHNSON Lodge of Endeavour No. 235 23.12.2011

Alexander HARVIE Elizabeth Daytime Lodge No. 228 24.12.2011

James Alfred William CONSTABLE Thorngate Lodge No. 118 28.12.2011


A SPRIG OF ACACIA9th September 2011 to 25th June 2012

Ronald Arthur ZADOW Mypolonga Lodge No. 121 28.12.2011

Alfred Arthur COPPOCK Edwardstown Lodge No. 168 30.12.2011

Colin Herbert BRIDESON Port Lincoln Lodge No. 45 08.01.2012

Leslie Stewart WEBSTER Lodge of Sincerity No. 120 08.01.2012

William Jeff SANDS Colonel Light Lodge No. 73 13.01.2012

Robert Howard WOOD Mid North Lodge No. 12 17.01.2012

Henry William LAWRENCE Elizabeth Lodge No. 200 18.01.2012

Frank Henshaw POTTER Salisbury Lodge No. 126 31.01.2012

Jack ENEVER Duke of Edinburgh Lodge No. 16 31.01.2012

Ernest BEECKEN The Regency Lodge No. 233 02.02.2012

Mervyn George WILLIAMS Mostyn, Goodwood & Loyalty Lodge No. 18 03.02.2012

Ross Lendon McArdle Quorn Lodge No. 59 04.02.2012

William Howard BRAY Thorngate Lodge No. 118 09.02.2012

Arthur Frank BRADSHAW Edwardstown Lodge No. 168 19.02.2012

Robert Edward MELLETT Duke of Edinburgh Lodge No. 16 19.02.2012

Ralph Henry HANNANT Thorngate Lodge No. 118 23.02.2012

Richard Wilfred JARVIS Lodge of Fidelity No. 5 29.02.2012

Desmond Walter TILLEY Mypolonga Lodge No. 121 03.03.2012

Hon. David Frank WICKS Lodge St. Alban No. 38 08.03.2012

Alan HILLS Ridgehaven Lodge No. 230 09.03.2012

William Leslie Carrington DAVIES Thorngate Lodge No. 118 03.03.2012

Owain Josua BROWN Epworth Lodge No. 159 10.03.2012

Harvey Gordon PERKIN Port Adelaide Daytime Lodge No. 242 14.03.2012

John Frederick Cecil GURSANSKY The Brighton United Lodge No. 10 16.03.2012

Lamert Cyril YOUNG Darwin Lodge of Remembrance No. 182 16.03.2012

Kenneth George AMBLER Blackwood Lodge No. 93 18.03.2012

Leslie Walter GOODWIN Woodville Lodge No. 125 21.03.2012

Keith Alderson PETTMAN Corinthian Lodge No. 34 26.03.2012

William David SWIFT Lodge Marlborough No. 179 26.03.2012

Colin George CLUSE Lake Bonney Lodge No. 106 29.03.2012

Lionel Raymond Edwin CURRAN Edwardstown Lodge No. 168 30.03.2012

Robert John WILSON Mount Gambier Lodge No. 35 04.04.2012

Herbert Roy BOND Penola Lodge No. 181 14.04.2012

Kevin William THOMAS Princess Royal Lodge No. 29 16.04.2012

John Kinloch MARSHALL The Perfect Cube Lodge No. 201 20.04.2012

Robert Clive HORSELL The Perfect Cube Lodge No. 201 24.04.2012

David James MOAR Mypolonga Lodge No. 121 29.04.2012

Howard William GILES Lodge Seacliff No. 202 30.04.2012

Leland Keith PRICE Union Lodge No. 13 09.05.2012

Verners Jakabs DUKURS The Brighton United Lodge No. 10 15.05.2012

George SHELTON Mount Gambier Lodge No. 35 16.05.2012

Herbert John GWYNNE Lodge of Fidelity No. 5 21.05.2012

Maxwell Bertram HUTCHISON Port Pirie United Lodge No. 24 22.05.2012

Peter FRASER Lodge Thespian No. 195 31.05.2012

Bernadus Geradus van ESSEN Earl of Zetland Lodge No. 231 04.06.2012

Oscar Carl DANNENBERG Le Hunte Lodge No. 142 05.06.2012

Ernest Henry CAMBRIDGE Lodge of St. John No. 15 08.06.2012

Ronald Bennett MARLES St. Andrews Lodge No. 19 17.06.2012

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