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| 5th | Monday | Dulverton 66 | Oatlands |
| 10th | Saturday | Devonport Masonic 90 | Devonport |
| 17th | Saturday | Nugara 32 | Currie King Island |
| 22nd. | Thursday | Launceston - Laurie Abra Memorial 2 | Launceston |
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Darcy Wills Memorial Lodge No. 85 The Installation meeting has been changed and will be conducted on Saturday 14th of June 2008
Lodge Themis No. 83 Regular meetings in April, May, June have been cancelled. As from July the Lodge will meet at the Clarence Lodge Rooms at 50 King Street Bellerive. The regular meetings will be held on the third Friday of each month.
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Freemasonry Tasmania (The magazine)
Publishing dates.
Advise from Ian Cutler, the editor of Freemasonry Tasmania the magazine re publishing dates and dead lines for copy.
August 2008 edition --- deadline July 1st
February 2009 edition --- deadline January 8th. (but effectively Christmas 2008)
To keep this magazine good, it requires input from you the readers. Stories, photographs advertising, all will be accepted, help make this an even better magazine. It is up to you. Your editor can not do his job without input.
For short term notice of events, remember these pages on your internet files are available to you all, information can be displayed mostly the day it is received by the webmaster. As the web pages and the hard copy magazine each have an important place, complimenting each other and reaching to a different area of readership, why not use both the editor of the magazine and the webmaster to reach out to a wider group of people, both masons and the greater world.
Webmaster. brotaz@bordernet.com.au
Editor. Ian Cutler. iancutler@bigpond.com
Grand Secretary. gltas@aapt.net.au
50 Year Jewel Presentation
W. Bro. Alex Young was born in Glasgow and received his primary school education at the Blythswood Testimonial School in Renfrew Scotland before moving on to his secondary education. The school was named after Archibald Campbell, Lord Blythswood, a Past Grand Master Mason of Scotland.
In 1996, W. Bro. Young, together with his wife Ruby and two young daughters, immigrated to Tasmania to start a new life, Alex having secured employment in the draughting department of the Hydro Electric Commission.
During the presentation of W. Bro. Young’s 50 year jewel, the Grand Master, M.W. Bro. Cooper, related a number of coincidences in the journey through life of them both and of W. Bro. Young’s earliest associations with freemasonry, albeit unknowingly.
The jewel presentation was made (to a Scotsman) on 17 March 2008 (St. Patrick’s Day) at Lodge Bowen (named after an Englishman) and the south was dressed to reflect the Irish national day in colour, refreshments and the cuisine.
Items of harmony were of an Irish flavour and contributed by Bro. Marshall Johnson and W. Bro. Bill Conway. Our organist, R.W. Bro. Millington also assisted in making the night in the south memorable for all those present.
It was commented during the presentation, that both were members of the scouting fraternity, Alex in the Sea Scouts in Renfrew and M.W. Bro. Cooper in the Derwent Sea Scouts here in Hobart.
An apprenticeship by W. Bro. Young in marine engineering commenced in 1947 in Renfrew Scotland and M.W. Bro. Cooper also had an extended period in maritime affairs in maintenance of all things electrical, mechanical and also as a professional fisherman for a time. Both were involved during their working lives in facets of electrical design, distribution and installation, also mechanical plant design, draughting and commissioning.
They also completed their National Service for their respective countries in the Air Force, W. Bro. Young in the RAF and M.W. Bro. Cooper in the RAAF.
In July 1972 following an extensive search for lodges in the Hobart area with a decidedly Scottish contingent, W. Bro. Young finally chose to affiliate with Lodge Bowen, a decision he has never regretted and neither has the lodge. A similar search saw W. Bro. Young affiliate with the Derwent Royal Arch Chapter in 1980 and he subsequently occupied the chair of First Principal for 1992/93.
Following occupation of most of the offices in Lodge Bowen, (some on several occasions,) W. Bro. Young was installed as Master in September 1983. This by way of further coincidence was the same year M.W. Bro. Cooper was installed as Master of Lodge Clarence. W. Bro. Young remains an integral member of our lodge as he currently holds the office of Treasurer, a role well suited to a canny Scot.
W. Bro. Young is also a very active member of the Hobart Lodge of Research having been the Master on three separate occasions. M.W. Bro. Cooper also related that W. Bro. Young is an interesting and entertaining lecturer always researching the subject very thoroughly and presenting in an enjoyable manner.
W. Bro. Young was initiated into freemasonry on the 25 February 1958 in Lodge Prince of Wales, Renfrew, No. 426 S.C. and is a Life Member of his mother lodge. He is also an active member in a number of other associated Masonic orders and has attained the principal office in all but one of these. W. Bro. Young is also a life member of his mother Royal Arch Chapter, Baron of Renfrew No. 114 S.C.
M.W. Bro. Cooper’s closing remarks of “on behalf of myself and the Grand Lodge of Tasmania, I have great pleasure in presenting you with this 50 year jewel and thank you for the work you have performed over the years not only for Lodge Bowen but for Masonry in general.
I trust you may live for many years to wear and enjoy this jewel and I wish you well.”
Sentiments that we as Masons who have been closely associated with W. Bro. Young, do thoroughly endorse.
David Macrow PM
Lodge Bowen 79 TC
Burnie Masonic Lodge No. 89 T.C.
Presentation of 50 Year Jewel
Rt Wor Bro Brian G Poulter of Burnie Masonic Lodge No 89 T.C. shows his wife Ann his 50 yr Jewel which was presented to him by Most Wor Bro Rob Clarke P.G.M. at a ceremony in the North West Masonic Centre Burnie on Tuesday 26th February 2008.
Born in Devonport and educated in both Devonport and the University of Tasmania he entered the teaching profession, serving in a number of High Schools throughout the state and finished his career as Vice Principal at Wynyard High School.
Joining Mersey Lodge in 1958 and affiliating with Gill Memorial Lodge in 1964 becoming its Master in 1972.
A Foundation Member of Burnie Masonic Lodge in 1992 he has remained continuously in service as an officer since that time, thoroughly deserving the Life Membership of the lodge, which was conferred on him in June 2004.
For his long and distinguished services to Grand Lodge he was accorded the honour of Past Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania in1992.
Brian has enjoyed the support of his wife Ann in his Masonic Career and each year they host the annual lodge barbecue.
Having gained this milestone in his life, next year will bring an even greater achievement when Brian and Ann will celebrate 50 years of married life. an event to be shared with their children Gregg, Robyn, Scott and Lindy.
In making the presentation Most Wor Bro Clarke remarked that Brian had stuck to Freemasonry and its principals for a period that is equivalent to a golden wedding anniversary and although we do not give out a gold badge he had much pleasure in presenting 50 yr Jewel and wished Brian well and many more years of contribution and service to the craft.
Gerry Gunton
Secretary.
guntonga@aussiebroadband.com.au
60 Year Certificate Presentation.
Rt. W. Bro. Max Linton
City of Glenorchy Daytime Lodge No. 91 T.C.
Presentation by Deputy Grand Master
My association with members of this Lodge is longer than that of any other group of Masons. I was in the same grade 5 & 6 at Albuera Street School with Keith Graver in 1948, 49 60 years ago. I started work at Medhurst and Sons in 1954 where Fred Hancock also worked 54 years ago and somewhere about 1960, nearly 50 years ago, I joined Moonah Apex Club where Cy and I first met Max Linton who was a stalwart of the club and a driving force behind many of its activities, and probably the most memorable of which was the Billy Cart Derby down the new section of the Brooker Highway from Cleary's Gates to Risdon Road before the road was opened. All sorts of dramas sprang from this event and I am sure Max will tell you about them later.
When I first spoke to Max about this presentation he said "Oh its not a really a big thing". This demonstrates the modesty of Max and the quiet determined manner in which he goes about achieving the end result that he desires.
Max started his working life in 1942 as a Cadet Engineer with the Public Works Department and worked all over the State. While stationed in Launceston in 1947 he was initiated into Empire Lodge which unfortunately handed its charter back in 2003. This was the beginning of a long and illustrious career.
Max did his second and third degrees in Nugara Lodge while working on King Island. Returning to the south of the State he was involved in the new railway line from New Norfolk to Karnja. During this period Max married Athley and lived in a pickers hut on a farming property where he developed a great association with Henry Shoobridge a key player in the hop industry.
The next move took the family to Queenstown where the first two of three children were born. Back in Hobart in 1950 and the remainder of his working career was in that area. He became Deputy Director of the Department of Main Roads for the Southern half of the Stare and while in that role was very involved in the Tasman Bridge disaster after narrowly escaping being one of the casualties, crossing the bridge only minutes before it was knocked down by the Lake Illawarra.
When the family returned to Hobart Max resumed his Masonic activities which of necessity had been on the back burner for some time. He joined Ubique Lodge in1995, was a foundation member of Lodge of Friendship in 1957 and City of Glenorchy Daytime Lodge in 1999. Max was W. M. of Lodge of Friendship in1973. He became involved in Grand Lodge Ceremonial team and attained the rank of Grand Warden in 1990. He is currently the Grand Lodge Librarian and custodian of our museum treasures.
Max has been heavily involved in the management and development of the Glenorchy Masonic Centre and comforts and amenities enjoyed by the groups who meet here are evidence of his leadership and enthusiasm.
In 2002, Max was awarded the Grand Lodge Order of Distinguished Service and in 2005 the highest award available in our jurisdiction The Grand Master's Order of Honour was bestowed on him.
As well as an outstanding career in Craft Masonry Max has had a high profile involvement in other Orders. He is a Past Provincial Grand Master in the Royal Order of Scotland, Past District Grand Superintendant for the State of Tasmania for the Supreme Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland. He holds the title of Honorary Depute 1st. Grand Principal of the Supreme Royal Arch Chapter of Scotland which is third level rank in that Order. He is Past Grand Prior of the Knights Templar. Past Grand Fifth Pillar and Past High Priest in the Holy Royal Arch Knight Templar Priests. Eminent Brother of the Order of Rose Croix of Heredom. Past Deputy Worthy Grand Supreme Ruler of the Order of the Secret Monitor, Honorary Grand Chancellor in the Knights of Constantine Conclave. And a member of many other orders within the umbrella of Freemasonry.
On behalf of Most Worshipful Grand Master and the Grand Lodge of Tasmania, I congratulate you on an incredible contribution to Freemasonry and have great pleasure in presenting you with this60year bar and I thank you for your efforts and service to Masonry and I wish and Judy well for the future.
There are 3 Metro Coaches on the loose.
Each of these Metro vehicles carrying this advertising sign on the rear end of the coach.
One in the North, One in the North West. one in the Southern Metro area.
Have you received your car sticker? Ask your Secretary.
PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Roland Lodge Sheffield
SUNDAY 22ND. JUNE 11.30am
You are cordially invited to Roland’s Progressive Dinner commencing at the Lodge Rooms at 11.30am, then progressing to each venue by bus, returning to the Lodge Rooms approx 3pm. Cost is $20.00 per person, B.Y.O. Monster Raffle to be drawn end of the day.
Further information available from Kevin Chambers on 64241638 or email.
Poulett Lodge
You are invited
| Who | Members ~ Wives ~ Guests |
| To | A Variety & Casserole Night |
| Cost | $10 per person |
| Where | Poulett Lodge Wynyard |
| When | Saturday 28th. of June |
| Bring | Your Own Drinks |
| Performing | A mixed bag of local talent |
| RSVP | to Mark easton Phone 6442 3168 by 20th. June |
Leven Lodge will be meeting at their Patrick Street Rooms Ulverstone on May 8th. Tyling at 7.30 pm.
Labour for the evening will be to Read the Bye-laws of the Lodge. Members and visitors very welcome.
David MacLennan
Secretary: Phone (03) 6429 1208
davidmaclennan@bigpond.com
Emu Lodge meeting for May will be held on Monday 12th, at the Burnie Masonic Centre 108 Bird St. Tyling at 7.30pm.
Labour for the evening will be a rendition of the First Tracing Board by V.W. Bro. K. C. Knight of Lodge of Peace. Members and Masonic visitors very welcome.
Sol. Solomon
Secretary: Phone (03) 6431 1075
sol@solsplace.com.au
Meander Lodge May meeting will be held at their rooms on Wednesday 14th. May tyling at 7.30 following a regular Board meeting.
The labour for the evening will be a simulated second degree. Also to invest Treasurer and Tyler. Masonic visitors very welcome to attend. Meander will be visiting Lodge Loyalty, meeting at 3 Sandy Bay Road tyling at 4.30pm. on Saturday 24th. of May. Meander lodge members will work a simulated second degree. dinner will be held at Balmoral motor Inn.
Julius Kearon.
Secretary: Phone 6362 3045
juliuskearon@bigpond.com
Roland Lodges May meeting will be held on Thursday the 15th tyling at 7.30 PM. The labour for the evening will be a First Degree.
June meeting to be held on Thursday 19th. This will be a Past Master's evening, with R. W. Bro. R. Diprose in the Chair for a Second Degree.
Members and Masonic visitors welcome.
Kevin Chambers,
Secretary: Phone (03) 6424 168 0422 945 705
chambers@bigpond.net.au
Devonport Masonic Lodge No. 90 T.C.
Devonport Masonic Lodge invites members and Masonic visitors to their Installation meeting to be held on May 10th at the Edwards Street rooms Devonport.
Lodge will tyle at 3 pm. Visitors admitted at 3.50 pm, Grand Lodge at 4 pm. A Banquet will follow in the South 6.30 for 7 pm. Cost $20 per person.
Andrew Nielson
Secretary: Phone 6426 1610
andyrena@bigpond.com
Nugara Lodge Currie King Island invites members of the Craft to their Annual Installation meeting, at Currie commencing on Friday 16th May, at 8pm at the Lodge Rooms, and on Saturday 17th May, at 4 pm sharp when they will receive Grand Lodge officers for the purpose of installing Master elect W. Bro. R. L. Crack and his team for the 2008 - 2009 year.
Following the close of the ceremony, members and visitors will ajourn to the King Island Club, to join with ladies for a Banquet.
A. F Hofman
Secretary: Phone / Fax (03) 6462 1572
Dorset Masonic Lodge No.17 T.C.
Dorset Masonic Lodge at Scottsdale Will be meeting at the Masonic Hall on Saturday 17th. May, tyling at 7.30pm.
Labour for the evening will be the Initiation of Mr. Scott Ersvaer. Members and Masonic visitors please support this event. All welcome.
Brethren are reminded that a Family Night will be held on Saturday, June 21st. Please round up your family members and friends and make this a great night for all.
Dale Orchard
Secretary: Phone 6352 8156 Mobile 0438 528 156.
Lodge of Peace in Penguin will be holding their May meeting at the Ironcliffe Road rooms on Tuesday 3rd. of May, tyling at 7.30 pm.
The labour for the evening will be a rendition of the First Tracing Board. Members and Masonic Visitors will be very welcome.
Ken Knight.
Secretary: Phone 6435 4185
kenjun@tadaust.org.au
Mount Lyell Lodge Queenstown will be holding their May meeting on Wednesday 21st. at their Cutten Street rooms Queenstown. Tyling at 7.3o pm.
Labour for the evening will a lecture on the Smooth and Rough Ashlar. Members and Masonic Visitors very welcome.
Terry McDermott
Secretary: Phone 6471 7224 Fax 6471 7375
Lodge Esk will be meeting in the Masonic Centre Brisbane Street Launceston on Tuesday 27th. May for their regular meeting.
The labour for the evening will be a "Friends Night". Members and Masonic Visitors expressly welcomed to this meeting. To quote the Secretary, "Please bring your friends along because a Friends Night without friends is pointless." The evening will commence at 7.00 PM prompt. Have a friend, then fetch them.
Ray Chell
Secretary: (03) 6326 7350
ray.chell@optusnet.com.au
Burnie Masonic will be holding their May meeting on Tuesday 27th at the Burnie Masonic Centre Terrylands Tyling at 7.20 pm.
Labour for the evening will be a rendition of First Tracing Board, and a presentation of a 50 Year Jewel to W. Bro. Jim Cameron. Members and Masonic Visitors very welcome.
Gerry Gunton
Secretary: Phone 6435 1477
Meeting dates and Agenda Southern Tasmanian Lodges.
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We welcome Lord Carrington Lodge situated at the town of Fingal, the gateway to the North East North East are of Tasmania in having a webpage on this site. Still work to be done, but great to see this site. View at http://lordcarringtonlodge.freemasonrytasmania.org
Kingston Masonic Lodge No. 41 T. C.
Kingston Lodge No 41 T C situated at Kingston Southern Tasmania extends an invitation and warm welcome to all Freemasons to attend meetings, visitors, particularly members who have moved from interstate or other areas; unattached members who wish to rejoin and older members who no longer are able to attend elsewhere due to age or other restrictions.
Any person seeking membership conditions, please contact the secretary, Ron Wisbey telephone 6227 8692
Kingston Lodge meets on the second Saturday in the month (Except December), Installation in February.
Updated News May 2007
The lodge continues to be open to the public on the 4th sat of
each month thanks to Worshipful Brother McLean. In Feb Franklin held its
inaugural festival
and we had a large number of people visit the lodge.
I am the sitting Master and took over in Sep 06. So far we have had a pretty
good year, a 2nd in Nov, a 1st in Mar and
another 1st to come this month. We were to have a 1st in Aug as well
unfortunately the candidate's father in Holland is not well and so he
will be away for our meeting. We hope to welcome him in October.
In April, on the night we do not meet, we made our traditional visit to Tas
Union. 21 members of the lodge attended and we conducted the labour - the
explanation of the 1st Tracing Board - country style. Went over well and we had
a great time with our friends at Tas Union.
As usual, we will be hosting our thank you lunch for our ladies in August. I
have yet to get a date but will contact you as soon as I know.
A new event for this year will be the inaugural, Annual Huon verses The Rest
Great Debate. My son, Ramsay, is quite accomplished at debating and a fellow
young debater has recently joined Hutchins Old Boys. The debate will be held at
2 PM on Saturday 8 Sep in the Lodge Rooms at Franklin. The topic will be
"Freemasonry is for everybody". I will introduce the topic and the protagonists
while John the Duke will adjudicate. The competitors have been briefed to make
their debating suitable for an open audience as we have, between us, identified
a goodly number of young men who will probably attend and might make good
masons. No doubt we should have a good hour or so together and maybe even
continue the debate at the Grand Hotel for the rest of the afternoon. I will
contact you sooner to the date with a feature that you might be able to put on
the site.
Huon Lodge meets on the second Thursday (except April) at their Franklin Lodge Rooms. Members of the craft are specially invited to attend these meetings.
Peter Briers
Wor. Master.
tbriers@iinet.net.au
Southern Tasmanian Masonic Widows' Association.
Members of the Masonic Widows' Association send greetings to all Masonic Widows in Tasmania.
Our Association has been in existence for a number of years, but still have not found any interest by widows in the North or North West of Tasmania to encourage us to try to form branches any where other than in the South.
We meet on the fourth Friday of each month from February to November, usually at the Waratah Hotel, 272 Murray Street Hobart.
Occasionally we go on a bus trip instead of meeting in Hobart, enjoy a meal and sight seeing.
Some of our members also attend luncheons on the first Tuesday each month at Glenorchy with the Day-Time Lodge.
Meetings are always very short, and often humorous.
I am sure there are many more widows who would enjoy our company and be most welcome.
Anyone interested in joining our association, can contact the Secretary at the monthly meeting or phone her on
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67 2719.
President: Kath Venn, OAM, JP 6 Dewrang Place Mt. Stewart Tas. 7000 Phone (03) 62341713
Widows of deceased Freemason's welcome to join the association.
Kath Venn OAM JP President
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