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Aurora Australis
Lodge No 245

Mens Health
Autumn Edition 2011
Distributed to members in South Australia and the Northern Territory
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 Grand MASTER’s Report
What a start to the New Year
we have seen right across
Australia, with all mainland states
having either floods, cyclones
or fires damaging property and
infrastructure and with loss of
life. Certainly during our lifetimes
we have not witnessed so much
disaster at one time or to this
magnitude and no doubt the
thoughts of all our brethren are
with those that have suffered.
The Freemasons across Australia
have again demonstrated their
humanitarian beliefs and appeals
have been initiated in each
jurisdiction. The Committee of
Grand Masters will decide how
these funds will be dispersed and
will ensure that communities will
be the recipients and that the
appropriate recognition is given.
The Freemasons Foundation is
collecting donations which are
tax deductible and I invite you, if
you have not already, to donate
what you feel you are able to give.
We are now on the doorstep
of the beginning of another
Masonic year, with the half yearly
Communication approaching
fast. Can I remind all Masters
OUR COVER
Our cover shows the several positive steps
taken over the last 2-3 years that is having
a flow-on effect with our membership numbers.
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of all Lodges that it is part of
the responsibility of that office
to ensure that your lodge is
represented at Communications
and generally the Master and
both Wardens attend and if this
is not possible then another
representative should be present.
Whilst the brethren are at the
Communication our partners will
be entertained at a dinner in the
Sam Jacobs room and bookings
for this can be made through the
Grand lodge office and my wife
“Paula” looks forward to meeting
all the partners at this function.
Freemasonry has made lots of
progress in my view over the last
year. I am delighted with projects
such as the new web site and the
plans for further development,
the restructure of Districts,
Membership, the consecration
of new lodges and many more
positive achievements.
I look forward to working with the
new team being installed at the
half yearly communication and
take this time to sincerely thank
those who will complete their
term in office in April for a job well
done.
Ray Clark
GM
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 Two years on with the grand master
An interview with the director of community relations
“Grand Master, we have previously
reported in the Journal an interview
prior to your Installation, ‘10
Questions for the Grand Master
Elect’; then in another article after
your Installation as Grand Master,
‘The first 100 Days’.
Now that your ‘Second Year’ is
nearing completion, can you provide
an update on milestones achieved
and what you are planning for our
jurisdiction over the final year of your
term as Grand Master
10 Questions for the Grand Master
- Two years on...
1. Official Lodge Visits... have
featured prominently over the past
two years. What are your plans for
the year ahead?
The Official Visits have been
positively received by Lodges and
provided great opportunities for
communicating to brethren and
hearing any concerns of brethren. It
is planned to continue Official Visits
‘in between’ Lodge Installations
beyond my tenure as Grand Master.
2. Grand Masters Challenge: Are
you satisfied with what has been
achieved by Lodges with your
initiative?
The Grand Masters Challenge has
seen many Lodges achieve progress
beyond their former levels. The
new 2011 Challenges will see this
momentum continue for Lodges to
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strive for higher levels of excellence.
3. Survival and Revival: Are the
initiatives to assist Lodges meeting
your expectations?
A number of initiatives have been
put in place to assist Lodges. Our
analysis has identified around 15
Lodges for special support and
attention over the next 12 months
4. Information Technology: What
developments are occurring and are
these progressing according to plan?
Excellent progress is being made. The
Grand Secretary has been appointed
as Web Administrator and Bro Gary
Holzer is the Web Construction
Engineer. The new Web site can be
found at www.freemasonrysaust.
org.au/ and will rapidly be developed
to be the information source for
Freemasons and those who may be
interested in Freemasonry.
5. Promotions and Marketing:
This embraces activities internally
and externally. Where do you see
Freemasonry developing in these
areas?
The Web site development will be
the major promotions and marketing
tool. Along side of this, community
Lodge activities play an important
part in promotion of Freemasonry.
Lodges are encouraged to seek
assistance from Grand Lodge for
promoting their events.
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6. Freemasons Hall: What are the
plans for the building?
More recent changes include the
conversion of the Great Hall into a
lecture theatre for The University
of Adelaide and the development
of the Basement area to include
the “Sam Jacobs Function Room”.
The future challenges include site
refurbishment, options for further
development, and to ensure that the
complex remains viable over the next
50 years and beyond.
7. Membership Retention and
Development: This is a challenge for
not only Freemasonry but also many
other organisations. Do you see any
‘good news’ trends developing?
We are increasingly attracting new
members and the development
of the Grand Lodge web site will
become the main recruiting ground.
In my discussions with other Grand
Masters in Australia, some of them
are seeing their jurisdictions grow
through their web sites so we are
anxious to move more into the use
of technology to promote the Craft.
We have two new Lodges being
formed, both entirely different and
there are two more proposals under
consideration. These are new Lodges
and not restructured old Lodges.
8. Lodges are evolving: The
traditional ‘Dinner Suit’ evening
meetings have evolved to include
daytime meetings followed by lunch
An interview with the director of community relations cont...
with wives and partners, dining
Lodges tyling earlier meeting in varied
venues with brethren in street attire
and long Lodge tie. RW Bro Goding
from Queensland in his presentations
on ‘Order in the House’ proposed a
number of changes to the manner
in which we conduct our meetings.
How do you see the future shape
of Lodges and are we equipped to
introduce more change?
There is no doubt that Lodges are
emerging to new norms, trying new
ideas, daring to be a little different but
retaining the fine traditions we uphold.
If we keep doing the same things the
same way, we cannot expect to move
with the times. We are restructuring
some of the Districts a little to make
them more manageable in terms
of size and we are inviting RW Bro
Goding back to train and assist the
District Grand Superintendents who
will take office in April, some new and
some continuing on but all to move
forward with new ideas.
9. Our charitable activities: The
Masonic Homes, Freemasons
Foundation and Lodge initiatives along
with The Freemasons Foundation
Centre for Men’s Health, the GIRTH
national project and the new Royal
Society ‘My Eye Health’ programme
together have significant high profile
public awareness potential. Do you
see further development in these
areas?
The Masonic Homes and the
Freemasons Foundation are definitely
the jewels in our crown, the former
has an enviable high profile market
position in aged care and is growing
in a measured way. The latter
has introduced many innovative
programmes including the three you
have mentioned. These areas along
with individual Lodge initiatives provide
immense community interaction
fostering our unique brand of charity
in its many forms. I envisage that both
the Homes and the Foundation will
grow and develop.
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10. Other plans and ideals: Are development alone will generate new
there any other areas that you would ideas, provide new and faster forms
like to see developed to progress of communication both to and from
Freemasonry in your final year as Lodges and brethren making us a
Grand Master? more informed and viable organisation
At the end of my term in April 2012, striving to make good men better and
I foresee that there will be more on provide a better community for all.
the Agenda than when I commenced Ray Clark
as Grand Master. We have made Grand Master
tremendous progress over the
past two years and the web site
GM’s DIARY
March 2011
3rd Lodge Baden Powell Official Visit
4th Yorke Valley Installation
5th Ardrossan Installation
7th Thorngate Lodge Official Visit
16th Port Broughton Lodge Official Visit
18th Training Day District Suptd’s
23rd Union Lodge Official Visit
24th Grand Installation Planning Meeting
27th Big Breakfast Fun and Fundraiser
28th Metro Central District Meeting
April 2011
20th Half Yearly Communication
28th Grand Installation Planning Meeting
30th Lodge Copernicus Consecration
May 2011
7th Whyalla Lewis Installation
14th Ardrossan Lodge
(Earl of Zetland Candidate 2nd Degree)
18th Grand Chapter Communication
26th Grand Installation Planning Meeting
June 2011
8th Grand Mark Communication
10th Grand Mark Visitors Reception
11th Grand Mark Installation
17th Lodge of Fortitude Installation
23rd Grand Installation Planning Meeting
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 Grand Secretary’s report
FREEMASONRY ON THE MOVE! - SOME EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS
DEVELOPMENT OF THE NEW
GRAND LODGE WEB SITE - Grand
Lodge is in the process of redeveloping
the web site and has engaged W
Bro. Gary Holzer and the team at GP
partners Adelaide to prepare a new
look and design on a new relationship-
database platform. Following initial
development work the new web
site went ‘live’ in early February on
www.freemasonrysaust.org.au
We encourage all members to check
out the new features for themselves -
here is a simple guide:
HOME PAGE - features Latest news,
Upcoming Events, Membership
Enquiries, General Information
LODGE FINDER - Scrolling Down the FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS - The
Home Page Icon will lead to the Lodge Grand Master plans to formally
Finder – all Craft, Chapter and Mark launch the new web site at the April
Lodges are listed and can be searched Communication, where a number of
alphabetically. Double clicking on the exciting future developments for the
Lodge Heading will give you all the web site will be announced. Meanwhile,
relevant information on each Lodge, check out the developments thus far
including a geographical map. and send us your feedback. I particularly
LODGE CALENDER - Also, scrolling encourage Lodge Secretaries to check
down the Home Page Icon will lead out the accuracy of the data and advise
to the Calender, either daily, weekly, any changes. Email your feedback to:
monthly or yearly. Screening, using glsa@freemasonrysaust.org.au
the boxes in the left hand margin, will Malcolm Colegate
allow you to pinpoint your search more Grand Secretary
accurately. Once in the Calender,
just double click on the Lodge
of interest and the plan is to give
you all the details on that meeting
(note – still under development).
BECOMING A FREEMASON
- Men interested in joining
Freemasonry, or receiving further
information, can register on-line, and
this information is relayed directly to
the Chairman of Membership for an
instant response.
LATEST NEWS & UPCOMING
EVENTS - Just click on the icons.

CONSECRATION OF NEW LODGE IN ROXBY DOWNS

There was much Ceremony was conducted by the Deputy Grand Master,
excitement in Roxby Right Worshipful Brother RJ (Bob) Parsons.
Downs when the The senior Officers for the next 12 months are:
new Aurora Australis Worshipful Master: Michael Wyatt
Lodge No. 245 was
Senior Warden: Brenton Hollitt
Consecrated by the
Junior Warden: Robert Clyne
Grand Master, Most
Worshipful Brother Michael Wyatt, the new Master of the Lodge, is very optimistic
RA (Ray) Clark on about the future growth of the Lodge, advising a number of
Saturday 12th February new applications are already ‘in the system’. As well, with
2011. More than 160 eight Entered Apprentices in attendance at the Installation
visitors from all parts Ceremony, the future is assured. The Roxby Downs Lodge
of South Australia and currently has 23 members and membership is expected to
the Northern Territory, plus locals, filled the Cultural Leisure grow to 50 or 60 in the next two or three years.
Centre Hall in Roxby Downs to witness the Consecration Grand Master, Ray Clark said the idea of a Roxby Downs
Ceremony. Freemasons Lodge emerged two years ago when members
The Ceremony dates back 100s of years. The sponsoring who had moved from Adelaide became interested in seeing
Lodge, Earl of Zetland Lodge No. 231, based in Adelaide, a local Lodge established, and some additional community
was well represented with over 20 signatures petitioning members showed interest in getting involved.
for the new Lodge in Roxby Downs. Following the public For all enquiries on the new Lodge, please contact the
Consecration Ceremony the new Lodge convened for the Secretary, John Stone, on his mobile 0419 875 298
formal Installation Ceremony where the new Master was or email: juon2@bigpond.com. Alternatively, you may
installed and the new Officers invested. The Installation contact Grand Lodge directly.

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 FROM THE GRAND SUPERINTENDENT
A new year begins and big changes
for the Districts will be commencing
from the April Communication. We
will be welcoming four extra District
Grand Superintendents to the team
as well as three new District Grand
Superintendents who will replace
the ones who are finishing in April.
We will have 14 Districts with the
maximum number of 9 lodges in
any one district.
Quite a lot of time and effort
is put in by the District Grand
Superintendents and my thanks
go to V.W.Bro. Fred Payne, V.W.
Bro. David Lane, and V.W.Bro. Ian
Chapman for the work they carried
out during their term of office.
A warm welcome to the new District
Grand Superintendents, R.W. Bro.
David Booker, Metro East District.
V.W.Bro.’s Eddie Belle, Metro
Southwest District. Des Baker,
Metro South District . Ken Borchardt,
Metro Northwest District. Frank
Cole, Southern District. Phill Rungie,
Metro Southeast District and Trevor
Shepherd, Metro Central District .
With the new promotions being
organised in the Districts such as
the “My Eye Health Program” which
was launched by the Governor
His Excellency, Rear Admiral Kevin
Scarce, AC CSC RANR at the
October Conference last year, the
District Grand Superintendents are
going to be busier than ever.
Most of the present Districts
will be holding their District
meeting in March and I encourage
the members of all Lodges to
attend these important meetings,
particularly the Officers of the
Lodge, which includes the Care
Officer, Foundation Coordinator,
and Membership Officer.
April Communication.
All Brethren are encouraged to
attend the April Communication to
be held on Wednesday the 20th
of April 2011. This will be held in
the Way Room, 254 North Terrace
Adelaide, and will commence at
7:00pm.
Fred Lomax
Grand Superintendent

IN PROFILE COLIN EY Senior Grand Warden

Senior Grand Warden Colin Ey with his wife Janet
Colin was born in Adelaide and moved to Snowtown
twelve months later, growing up on his parents farm
on the Condowie plains.
Colin attended and completed all his schooling at the
Snowtown Area School, and on completion of his
schooling worked for the PMG in Snowtown for two
years before joining the Royal Australian Navy. He
attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer Radio Supervisor
and completed twenty years service in 1986.
Colin met Janet Fagan, also serving in the Royal
Australian Navy, and stationed in Darwin in 1975
while looking for a partner to attend a Darwin Lodge
of Remembrance Social function. Something she is
still doing and enjoying today.
They were married in Brisbane in 1977 and have two
married sons, and three grand children.
Janet immigrated to Australia from England at the age
of 3, lived in Brisbane, and attended school in Brisbane
and Toowoomba, before joining the Royal Australian
Navy, also as a communicator. She served for 4 years,
being posted to the Melbourne, Sydney and Darwin
areas, and was a survivor of Cyclone Tracy.
Colin was initiated in Barunga Lodge, No. 43, in
Snowtown in April 1973. Due to his Naval service
he did not attend Barunga Lodge very much, but
on posting to Darwin in 1975 he joined and took an
active role in the reformation of the Darwin Lodge of
Remembrance after Cyclone Tracy. He remained a
member of that lodge until 1988.
On retiring from the Navy in 1986 the family moved
back to South Australia and settled in Gawler.
Colin joined the Lodge of Fidelity, No. 5, and was
their Worshipful Master in 1994 & 1996. Colin
represented the Lodge of Fidelity as a Grand
Steward in 1997/1998/1999, Grand Sword Bearer
in 2000, District Grand Superintendent 2003-2006,
Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies 2006/2007,
and Grand Director of Ceremonies 2008/2009. The
highlight of his Masonic Career was the honour of
presenting the Grand Installation in 2009 for MWBro.
Ray Clark in the Entertainment Centre. Colin is also
a member of the Gawler Mark Lodge.
Colin and Janet enjoy the Interstate and local travel
and in the role of Senior Grand Warden look forward
to renewing old friendships, making new friends and
continuing to visit Lodges throughout our jurisdiction.

S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011 PAGE 5

 in profile michael wyatt
junior grand warden
I was born on 29th April 1949, on the
Isle of Wight, England, immigrated to
Australia in 1964, flew to Adelaide for
my first contact with Australia. Worked
at Hampstead Joinery as an apprentice
Joiner. My father died in 1965, my
mother, sister and I set off to, wherever,
and settled in Belmont on the banks of
Lake Macquarie in N.S.W. There I met
Dianne Elizabeth North, after a long
engagement we married in September
1970 and moved to Sydney to further
my employment prospects, At the age
of twenty one I became project Manager
of a twelve story apartment block in
Darling Point, which commenced a long
involvement in the building industry.
Thus began my Masonic life with my
Initiation into Lodge Unanimity No 227
N.S.W. Const. in 1971. Dianne and I
moved to Darwin with our first-born
son Todd in 1974. It was here that
we were to be confronted with my first
major challenge in life, Cyclone Tracy.
I took a position as Works Supervisor
with the N.T. Housing Commission
and was involved with the rebuilding
of Darwin. I joined Lodge Foelsche No
211 and became Master in 1980. In
the meantime I became a Mark Master
Mason in 1978; a Royal Arch Mariner in
1979; and Royal Arch Mason in 1979.
In 1980, I became an Excellent and
Perfect Prince Rose Croix after building
all of the Lodge furniture to enable its
consecration in Darwin; a member of
the Order of the Holy Sepulchre and
of St John the Evangelist in 1981; a
member of the Secret Monitor in 1981
and was made Knight companion of the
Red Cross of Constantine also in 1981.
In 1982 I became Knight of St John
of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and
Malta and Knight of the Temple.
We moved to Katherine to take up my
new position as Regional Director with
N.T. Housing Commission in 1984. and
joined Katherine Lodge of Fidelity No
217 and I became W. Master in both
1995 and 1996.
I resigned from the N.T. Housing
Commission in 1995 to establish with
Di, Lexact. Pty Ltd, our own building
company which expanded rapidly
and incorporated an electrical and
plumbing business employing sixty
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four employees at its busiest time, and
proudly presenting the industry with six
fully trained and qualified tradesmen for
the Katherine region. Our second major
challenge was around the corner with
the Katherine flood of 1998, destroying
our home and workshops, but quickly
back on our feet, we played a leading
role in the re-establishment of housing
in Katherine.
A major redirection started to occur in
our lives with acquiring Katherine Funeral
Services in 1996. Initially this decision
came about just to help out a friend.
This became a very fulfilling community
service, which still continues.
A nomination by the Katherine Lodge of
Fidelity resulted in my appointment as a
Grand Steward in 2002, Grand Sword
Bearer in 2003, District Grand Director
of Ceremonies 2004, 2005 and 2006,
District Grand Superintendent N.T. Top-
End in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
Joining the King of Tyre Mark Lodge
No 51, which had returned to Katherine,
and I became W. Master in the years of
2007 and 2008.
Received nomination to Grand
Mark Steward in 2009, Past Grand
Senior Warden – Grand Mark Master
Representative N.T. Top-End in 2010-
continuing.
Most recently to join with a team of
brethren to enable the Consecration of
the Aurora Australis Lodge No 245 in
Roxby Downs, of which I received the
honour of Foundation Master.
I look forward to the challenge of
Junior Grand Warden, to establish new
relationships within our Masonic Family.
S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011
Dianne Wyatt
Di had an early contact with
Freemasonry being the daughter
of a Freemason, and a member
of the Order of the Eastern Star
in N.S.W.
She was educated in N.S.W.
and started her working life with
secretarial duties.
We married in 1970 and were
blessed with two sons, which
took up all of her time as we
moved to Darwin and Katherine.
With the boys attending school,
Di re-entered the work force,
then became an integral part of
our business ventures, both as
a Director of our Company and
running the office.
We have faced many challenges
together in our life, dealing with
Cyclone Tracy, Katherine floods
(twice) and the loss of our
son Adrian; however, this has
cemented a strong relationship.
Di is a very special person firstly
having to deal with her husband,
business demands and running
a household, she now, since
my retirement, runs the Funeral
Business instructing me what to
do and she said “keeps me in the
manner of which I have become
accustomed”.
We enjoy travelling the world, are
supporters of V8 Super Cars,
and spend our free time fishing.
Now a Grandmother of Adrein
and Ashton in Roxby Downs, it
makes life almost compulsory to
attend Lodge in South Australia
on a Bi-Monthly occasion.
Di has been a strong supporter
of Freemasonry and enjoys the
frequent contact with Masonic
ladies throughout Australia and
Internationally.
We look forward to the
forthcoming challenges as
we continue together on our
Masonic journey.
 MY EYE HEALTH PROGRAM
GAINS MOMENTUM
Following the launch of the My Eye Health
Awareness Program by His Excellency the Governor
of South Australia at the October Communication
2010, a successful trial was conducted at Murray
Bridge with the support of the Lodges in the area
under the guidance of V. Wpl. Bro. Coulter, Wpl.
Bro. Massingham and brethren from the Lodge of
Fortitude, Mypolonga Lodge, Murray Bridge Lodge
and Lodge Sincerity. Brethren from those Lodges
made contact with the Mayor Mr Allan Arbon, whose
assistance in providing support for the program was
greatly appreciated.
Having set up the Program for the day for the
Community Educators from the Royal Society for the
Blind (RSB) to address a range of local groups about
eye care, brethren from the Lodges arranged the
promotion of the program through the local media
and businesses within the area.
Successful presentations took place with the High
School, (based on year 10 studies), and the residents
of the retirement village, in addition to Meetings with
the local allied health professionals. In the evening
the Mayor convened a Community Meeting in the
Town Hall, also attended by Members of the Lodges.
This program offers an opportunity for every
Lodge within the next 2 years to make a significant
advance in the awareness of Eye Health in their
local community, with a professionally presented
program.
The District Grand Superintendents of Western,
Yorke Northern, South East and Metropolitan South
commenced their program in January, Southern
in February and Lodges are now active in these
areas. All districts, including the Northern Territory
will be involved during the first half of 2011, with the
delivery of presentations to continue through 2012,
to ensure the maximum coverage.
There are a number of Councils where there are no
Lodges. Similarly there are cases where there are
several Lodges in on Council area. The program has
been designed to cover these areas as the program
develops.
S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011
In simplistic terms the procedure that the Lodges
will follow in establishing the program in their locality
is as follows;
• Lodges will be contacted by the District Grand
Superintendent
• Lodges note the importance of, confirming their
Foundation Co-ordinator and appointment of
their Membership Officer.
• One Lodge in each Council, area, selected by
the DGS will make appointment with their Local
Mayor
• Lodges to establish local information for priority
groups to receive program - Schools, Service
Clubs, Retirement Villages, Sporting Clubs, Allied
Health Professionals
• Lodges contact local groups and coordinate
times and venues for RSB educators to
present the My Eye Health Awareness program.
• Lodges will inform the My Eye Health Committee
through Grand Lodge of the preferred timing.
This Committee will coordinate and confirm
timing, plans and the visits.
• Lodges promote the program through local
media, and throughout their community. A range
of promotional material will be available
• On completion of the program in your district,
Membership and Foundation Officers are
to establish with active participants interest
in Freemasonry, the Freemasons Foundation and
possible continued support to future community
programs, initiated by Freemasons.
The My Eye Health Awareness program has great
potential to raise the standing of Freemasonry
working in the community. This is our chance to
demonstrate what we stand for and to practise what
we preach.
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 Grand installation - april 2012
Planning has commenced for the Grand
Installation to be held on Saturday 21st April
2012. Associated functions will be held from
Friday 20th through to Monday 23rd.
The first meeting of the Planning Committee was
held on the 16th November 2010 and subsequent
monthly meetings will be conducted from February
2011 leading up to the Grand Installation.
The Grand Installation will be held in the Adelaide
Entertainment Centre and a delegation from the
Planning Committee conducted an inspection
of the facilities on the 9th December. We have
gained the new convention room that was added
in the recent makeover of the Centre and this will
be an excellent venue for the occasion.
Our tentative planning includes a Civic Reception
for the Friday, Ladies breakfast on the Saturday
morning and the Sunday Church Service will be
followed by a formal Luncheon. A coach tour
on the Monday will provide participants with
interesting aspects of what lies beyond Adelaide.
This will be followed by a farewell luncheon.
We have an enthusiastic and professional group
of brethren on the Planning Committee and we
look forward to a most successful and enjoyable
Grand Installation. While this major event in our
Masonic calendar is a year away, I encourage you
to make a note of the date. The Grand Installation
Registration Form will be included in the next
edition of the SA & NT Freemason.
RW Bro Max Murrie SGW
Chairman, Planning Committee

Pilot Study - a proud achievement for Freemasonry

Dr Vanessa Glennon, Executive Manager,
Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health

Thanks to the effort, support and dedication

of Freemasons from SA, NT, Vic and NSW, the
Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health
in Adelaide is extremely pleased to report that the
GIRTH (Get Involved, Reach Top Health) pilot study is
now concluded.
Between August and December 2010, a total of 174 men
from SA, NT and Vic took part in the ‘GIRTH’ pilot program
designed to help men reduce their waist circumference
(i.e. GIRTH) and to adopt a healthier lifestyle. The
program, structured around a 12-week framework of peer
support, focused on delivering lifestyle improvements in
relation to diet, physical activity, sleep habits and stress
management.
At the start and end of the program, a series of
measurements was taken for each participant (including At this time, the Centre for Men’s Health wishes to convey
waist circumference) to provide ‘before’ and ‘after’ values. its particular gratitude to the tireless work of eleven
Currently, the GIRTH project team is busy collating this Freemasons who volunteered their time so generously
data so that improvements (or otherwise) that occurred to attend training sessions to become Men’s Health
during participation in the program can be detected for Co-ordinators for the GIRTH pilot program and then each
each parameter and each individual. committed to lead a group of men through the 12-week
When the data has been analysed and preliminary results support program. Quite simply, the pilot study could
are known, the Centre for Men’s Health will be aiming to not have happened without their involvement, let alone
secure funding to support a wider roll-out of the GIRTH being the success we believe it has been judged by the
program. feedback received so far.

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 BRENTON HOLLITT RIDES FOR
MEN’S HEALTH
In September 2011, RW Bro
Brenton Hollitt will embark on
the ride of a lifetime across the
Australian continent from Adelaide
to Darwin on a special mission.
The 3,000 km plus epic
journey astride a Honda 360cc
motorcycle, which is expected to
take at least six days. It will have
special significance for those with
an interest in motorcycling as this
is no ordinary motorcycle. It is in
fact a 1967 Honda 360 Police
until eventually restoring it to one
day return it to its rightful home.
This will now occur in October
2011. The bike it will be presented
to the Northern Territory Police
Commissioner for inclusion in the
growing collection of the NT Police
Historical Society.
All freemasons and Lodges are
invited to help sponsor Brenton’s
ride which will also highlight
men’s health and prostate cancer,
with all donations assisting the
important work of the Freemasons
Foundation Centre for Men’s
Health.
If you want to join in the ride,
register your interest by phoning
the Freemasons Foundation
(08 84439909) or by email:
masfound@masonic-foundation.
asn.au
Special, used by both the Victorian
and Northern Territory Police.
And this particular motorcycle
with registration plate TAP008 is
the original bike used by the NT
Police where it was first ridden
by Motorcycle Police Constables
W Bro “Crasher” Crowell, VW
Bro Scotty Mitchell and Mr Allan
Hogan.
Brenton Hollitt purchased the
bike in Tennant Creek after it was
disposed of, rode it for many years

2012 - “The World’s Biggest Motorcycle Ride”

Plans are already underway to promote a ride with major event status for
a motorcycle ride from Adelaide to Darwin (a distance of some 3500kms)
in September 2012 that will attract national and world-wide interest.
A company will be established with a Board of Directors to organise and
coordinate this project to the highest professional standards to raise funds
to promote awareness of men’s health issues through the Freemasons
Centre For Men’s Health.
“WATCH THIS SPACE!”

S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011 PAGE 9

 GRAND MARK INSTALLATION 10TH-12TH JUNE 2011
GRAND LODGE OF MARK MASTER MASONS of SOUTH AUSTRALIA and NORTHERN TERRITORY
I extend a cordial invitation to all Freemasons, their families and friends to attend the Grand Installation of RW Bro Colin
Preece, Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of South Australia and Northern Territory.
I hope that you will join us in celebrating this great occasion, making new friends and renewing previous friendships.
Alan Pearson, Grand Master
PROGRAMME DETAILS
A Registration form MUST be filled out for ANY function you wish to attend INCLUDING the
Grand Installation for seat allocation purposes.
If you attend the Grand Installation only there will be no Registration fee payable.
RECEPTION – Friday, 10th June 2011
MW Bro Alan Pearson, Grand Master, will host a Reception in the Sam Jacobs Room at Freemasons Hall,
commencing at 7.30 pm to enable all South Australian and Northern Territory brethren and their partners to welcome
interstate visitors. Dress: Lounge suit / after five.
GRAND INSTALLATION – Saturday, 11th June 2011
Grand Mark Lodge will resume in the Way Room of Freemasons Hall at 3.00 pm.
All ladies, friends and brethren (except Grand Officers and visiting delegations) are requested to be seated by 2.45 pm.
Dress: Formal.
GRAND BANQUET – Saturday, 11th June 2011
Ladies, friends and brethren are invited to the Grand Banquet to be held at the Observatory Function Centre,
Hackney Road, Hackney, commencing at 7.30 pm with pre-dinner drinks from 6.30 pm. Dress: Formal.
REGISTRATION FORM
Registrations close Friday 14th May 2011
PO Box 19, Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000
Ph: (08) 8223 1633 Fax: (08) 8224 0755 email: glsa@freemasonrysaust.org.au

Surname .......................................... Rank .......................................... Masonic Title ..........................................

Given Names ........................................................................................ ( ............................................ ) preferred

Member of ............................................................................................................................................. delegation

Accompanied by ................................................................................... ( ............................................ ) preferred

Address ..................................................................................................................................................................

.................................................................................................................P/C ........................................................

Ph (H) (........) .......................................... (W) (........ ) .......................................... Mob ..........................................

Email ......................................................................................................................................................................

Function Date Number Attending Cost Per head Transport to Functions Total
Interstate Visitors Only
Registration $15.00 $
Reception 10th June $35.00 Yes/No $
Grand Installation 11th June No Charge Yes/No No Charge
Banquet 11th June $90.00 Yes/No $
River Cruise 12th June $40.00 Hotel Pick Up $

Photographic CD $
@ $5.00
Total Cost $

Please make cheques payable to: Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of SA&NT (No credit card facilities)

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 masonic meeting at kandahar air field
(afghanistan)
Canada Lodge held our first
Ceremonies of Initiation on the
evening of October 7, 2010 here
at Kandahar Air Field.
Initiated were Major Robert Kelly
and Corporal Satraj Toor.
As you can see from the photos,
our Lodge is now beautifully
furnished thanks to the generosity
of the brethren from back home.
Due to operational requirements
we did not (all who had parts)
have the chance (though we did
try) to do a complete run through
before the big night.
If I may say so myself, the ceremony
was done as well as any I have
seen back home, (in my limited
Masonic experience, mind you).
All of the parts came together
seamlessly and it was quite
evident that all of the brethren had
put their heart and soul into the
perfection of their work.
I am truly honoured to have been a
part of this historic Masonic event.
Our evening ended with truly
Afghan flavour as we were posing
for photographs, we came under
rocket attack and had to hit the
floor (Pictured).
W. Bro. Gordon Hendrie FCF

NEW MEMBERS
5th November 2010 to 16th February 2011
Mark Bruce NACEY Port Darwin Lodge No. 41 05.11.2010
Bobby Kenneth SIMMONDS Lewis Lodge of Brighton No. 187 09.11.2010
Sam Benjamin BATES Quorn Lodge No. 59 10.11.2010
Tyson OWENS Semaphore Lodge No. 33 17.11.2010
Stefan Jozef Duncan GAWLIK Lodge St. David No. 129 18.11.2010
Nicholas HAGGERTY Tea Tree Gully Lodge No. 218 22.11.2010 GRAND LIBRARY
Alex Raymond BERGHOFER
Grahame John NICHOLSON
Whyalla Lewis Lodge No. 160
Renmark Lodge No. 55
22.11.2010
24.11.2010
HELP NEEDED
Frank AGOSTINELLI Lodge Baden Powell No. 222 30.11.2010 Assistants needed for the
Richard TOMLINSON The Perfect Cube Lodge No. 201 03.12.2010 Library and Archives. No
Adrian George DOEL Port Darwin Lodge No. 41 03.12.2010 previous experience needed.
Benjamin Lyle FLINK United Service Lodge No. 37 15.12.2010 Ideal for retirees, or ladies,
David John TOTANI Hyde Park Bankers Lodge No. 193 15.12.2010 looking to give a real help to
Neil Jeffrey Alan MACKAY Katherine Lodge of Fidelity No. 217 15.01.2011 Freemasonry. Please ring or
Leigh Stephen CHAPMAN Hyde Park Bankers Lodge No. 193 19.01.2011 write.
Wayne Richard JOHNSTON The Perfect Cube Lodge No. 201 04.02.2011
Lee Alfred JENKINS Lodge of Fidelity No. 5 08.02.2011 George Woolmer OAM
Aaron Sean JAEDE Lodge of Fidelity No. 5 08.02.2011 Grand Librarian

S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011 PAGE 11

 Masonic education
Throughout the history of this
jurisdiction, Masonic education
is something that has been
developing and evolving to make
a connection with its members.
It is something that has a clear
design and focus - to help
members to better appreciate
the value and purpose of the
three degrees of the Craft and
to help each other to express
these ideals in the ordinary,
everyday interactions that we
engage in.
Masonic education is designed
for a scope much greater,
broader and far more significant
than the narrow confines of a
lodge room. It is a way to help
us to expand beyond the lodge
room to incorporate the principles
that we learn in our ritual into
practical applications in our lives.
These include our home, our
work place, even our sporting
memberships and every other
association that we have with
other people.
So the present challenge that we
have is to modify and adapt the
way that we impart or deliver or
present this information so that it
resonates with the language and
customs and technology of the
times that we live in - today.
That is our challenge and it’s
an exciting one...a very exciting
one. It’s a challenge that sounds
good in words but is better
demonstrated in results.
We have a number of projects
that we have committed to. These
include:
• The refinement of the
present Diploma of Masonic
Education. During the past
decade, this Diploma has
grown to become one of the
premier vehicles of international
Masonic education. News of
its value has spread beyond
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our state and territory borders
to include students from other
Australian jurisdictions as well as
students from the British Isles,
USA, and India. One of the more
important administrative aspects
of membership of the Education
Committee is the continual
development of the Diploma
course so that it reaches the
needs of a growing international
student base - a base with
divergent cultures, faiths and
Masonic expression.
• The re-designing of what
has been known as the Masonic
Leadership Development
Course. This course has been
instrumental in helping members
to develop the skills that each
chair in a lodge requires them
to demonstrate. The ultimate
objective of the course has been
to help them (in time) - to govern
a lodge confidently and with full
self-satisfaction as its Worshipful
Master.
• Making our current course
material (as well as future course
content) accessible via modern
technology. As human technology
develops, we understand the
need to adapt the way that we
deliver Masonic knowledge so
that it is more readily available and
accessible by its own members.
• Find ways of attracting new
members by providing knowledge
that is managed professionally
and that is always up to date
and accurate and uniform in its
delivery channels.
• Focussing on Succession
Planning by recruiting and
developing candidates who
show enthusiasm and desire
and qualifications and skills to
join us in our Committee to put
the development plans that have
been agreed to - into purposeful
action.
S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011
We have made progress in the
realisation of some of these
goals, but we are conscious that
we have a greater distance yet to
cover.
In the coming Masonic Year we will
be advertising for the assistance
of members who have completed
the Diploma of Masonic Education
to assist us in specific project
work relating to the development
of key aspects of the Diploma of
Masonic Education.
In time we will also be asking
for the assistance of members
who have IT skills who may be
interested in helping us to design
on-line Masonic courses.
We will treat each of these
projects as a secondment to
the Education Committee and
I am sure that any members
volunteering their assistance will
gain significant satisfaction from
the association as well as the
understanding that they have
played an important role in the
growth of Masonic education, not
just locally, not just nationally -
but internationally.
Stephen Michalak
Grand Lecturer
the Masonic
Club
Membership
Enquiries John Carter is the
Club President and Gordon
Andrews is the Club Secretary.
Gordon can be contacted
on 08 8431 7272 and email
gand8857@bigpond.net.au
 LONG SERVING BRETHREN
At the officail visit to the joint meeting of Hore Ruthven
and Prince of Wales Lodges on the 15th November,
the M. W. Grand Master was busy recognising and
honouring the long services to Freemasonry of 5
brethren when he presented a 50 year Jewel and
four 5 year Bars.
The first presentation was the 50 year Jewel to W.
Bro. John Hill.
This was followed by;
2nd Bar to R. W. Bro. Laurie Coventry
1st Bar to V. W. Bro. Bruce Morrison
1st Bar to W. Bro. Don Grivell
1st Bar to Bro. Hugh Summerton
All the recipients had interesting Masonic careers
and it was a pleasure for M. W. Bro. Clark to expound L to R - V. W. Bro. Morrison, R. W. Bro. Coventry, W. Bro. Grivell, M. W.
on these and offer the congratulations of all present. Bro. Clark, W. Bro. Hill, R. W. Bro. Gordon (Actg. G.D.C.), Bro. Summerton

The ORGAN in the way room - a war memorial

The organ in the Way Room is a
memorial to those who served in
WW II.
A plaque in the west end states:
“This pipe organ was dedicated
by the M.W. Grand Master on
October 17th 1956 as a memorial
to brethren of this jurisdiction
who paid the supreme sacrifice
whilst on service with His Majesty’s
Naval Military or Air Forces in
World War II”.
The organisation of freemasonry
in South Australia preceded even
the settlement of the Colony.
As the movement developed, the The organ was installed as a
need for a Grand Lodge became memorial to the fallen of World
apparent, this being established War II. Built by J.E. Dodd &
in 1884. The current building was Sons Gunstar Organ Works, it
constructed in 1925 and the organ was opened in 1956. There is no
installed in 1956. builder’s nameplate. The casework
is ranged on either side of a Doric
An extensive search of the canopy, its rear panels filled with
membership records might show grillework.
that many South Australian
organists were masons. It is
known that E.H. Davies was a
Grand Organist of the Lodge and
organbuilder Johann Wilhelm
Wolff was a member. This is an
area for further research.

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 The South Australian Lodge of research
I am pleased to announce the first of the initiatives
being undertaken by The SA Lodge of Research for
2011 - The launch of the GEORGE WOOLMER
SERIES
Our Grand Librarian, V W Bro George Woolmer has
lent his name to this new untyled group which is
designed to
• Stimulate our Masonic curiosity
• Help us to seek the meaning of the strange terms
• Lead us to understand the ritual
• Deepen our appreciation
Each monthly seminar will be on a particular topic of
interest to Freemasons.
An article, essay or book chapter will be pre-
distributed to the members and made available via
the blog /proboards/email, and form the basis of the
discussion.
Participants will be expected to have read the reading
and be prepared to discuss it with the group.
We expect that the discussion will have a life of its own,
although the facilitator - initially our Lodge Research
Coordinator, W. Bro. Dr. Ashley Thomas - will ensure
that everyone gets a say and that we stay focused.
LODGE MISSION
We will provide a forum for the presentation and
discussion of research papers and ideas. We will train
and encourage members in the study of all aspects of
Masonic Research, whether historical, philosophical,
symbolic, or otherwise, and publish the results of
Masonic Research and other items of interest or use
to the Craft.
We will liaise with and assist other lodges or groups
to promote and supplement their endeavours to
disseminate Masonic knowledge and research.
We will arrange and support lecture tours by noted
interstate or overseas Masonic Researchers.
Masonic
Caravan and
Travel Club
of SA Inc.
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These discussions of Masonic interest will be led
by Ashley our and supported by George and other
members of the SA Lodge of Research.
Where:
J.R. Robertson Masonic Memorial Library, 4th. Floor,
Freemasons Hall, North Terrace.
When:
4th Tuesday of each month (excl. December)
Cost:
Gold coin donation.
First Meeting:
22nd MARCH 2011 at 7:00pm
We anticipate providing drinks and nibbles, so please
RSVP by:
15 March 2011, to me or to Ashley on
ashthomas@gmail.com
With fraternal regards,
Joe Marschall
Master, South Australian Lodge of Research No 216
Adelaide, South Australia
Telephone +61(0)466 775 679
LODGE VISION
Our Lodge will be recognised as the premier destination
in South Australia for Freemasons, students and
scholars of Freemasonry who will discuss, debate and
otherwise research and learn about the principles,
ethics and morality of Freemasonry and related
topics.
We will provide a forum in which there will be a
vibrant, stimulating and challenging exchange of
ideas and opinions and we will discover and publish
or preserve material that might otherwise be lost
or unknown.
All enquires to
Murray Balchin
Ph: 8264 7230
S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011
 a meeting with a difference
the regency lodge no 233
A Reflection by the Worshipful
Master, Rowley Filmer
With dispensation granted, a special Lodge meeting
was arranged for the 11th January, planned to be
an interesting meeting with a difference. Invitations
were extended widely and it was expected that about
80 would attend. It is almost impossible to estimate
attendances at Lodge meetings particularly so early
in the New Year.
The Lodge tyled at 7.15pm sharp with a drum roll.
Following conducting brief business of the meeting
a drum roll announced the readiness of visitors and
the Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies, W.Bro.
M. Corston. An unbelievable 136 visitors were
admitted, (to accommodate them we had to bring
in more chairs and the Lodge room was near full),
including 20 Masters with their brethren. The Master
of my Mother Lodge Enfield brought 18 Brethren
including the two Wardens. Country representations
included the Masters from Ardrossan with brethren,
Balaklava and brethren and Port Pirie and two other
brethren. Percussionist W. Bro. Richard Tothill was
Freemasons Charity Project
in attendance. Grand Lodge was admitted with the
Deputy Grand Master, the Assistant Grand Master
and officers.
The principal business of the evening was talks by
three guest speakers. V.W. Bro. Pieter Haverhoek,
Grand Lodge Chairman of Membership on the theme
“Membership and its Success”; V.W. Bro. Alan
Weeks, Chairman of Care spoke on “Care as I see
it in Freemasonry” and W. Bro. Marcin Stankiewicz,
Grand Steward spoke on “Freemasonry as Witnessed
Overseas”. The speakers were warned that ten
minutes was the allotted time by one stroke on the
drum then after one minute they would be drummed
out. No one defaulted.
The speaker’s talks were interspersed with vocal items
by three of the brethren from The Regency Lodge.
Five Entered Apprentices and two Fellowcrafts
attended and were addressed by The Deputy Grand
Master who then addressed the meeting.
Lodge was called off for ten minutes during the
proceedings.
Finally the director was called upon to arrange in
the East, as is done at the Grand Communication,
the Deputy and the Assistant Grand Masters,
the speakers, vocalists and the percussionist. To
commemorate the occasion, each were presented
S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011
with a pen made from various Australian timbers.
The final vocal rendition was a favourite by W.Bro. Bill
Fisher of the Regency Lodge, “Highland Cathedral”
which was an outstanding effort as Bill is not well.
First Time of Asking. The Deputy Grand Master
extended Greetings and congratulations and Grand
Lodge retired in usual form. When the Lodge was
closed brethren retired to the tune of “Land of Hope
and Glory” and a drum roll.
It was a wonderful meeting and as I stated before
the meeting, “It would start Freemasons tongues
wagging”, and it has. We retired to an informal Festive
Board. I have been told by some, “It was the best
meeting ever!”
I was very proud of The Regency Lodge for their
support and hopefully it will instil a lot of confidence
in the Lodge and Freemasonry in this Jurisdiction, we
can do these different things should we have the will
and confidence.
Rowley Filmer
27th March 2011 at 9am
Come to our Big Breakfast.
Enjoy the fun, be entertained,
socialise with your friends and
help raise funds for charity.
• A beautifully cooked breakfast,
and pastries with
Champagne and orange juice
• Breakfast games, raffles, auctions
and fun
• We aim to raise funds to assist with
the training of a RSB Guide Dog
• Book a table of ten or individually
Entry by pre sold ticket only
Tickets can be arranged through the Grand
Secretary’s office and are $30 each or $300
for a table of ten.
The Big Breakfast is being held in the “Sam
Jacobs Room” at Freemasons Hall,
254 North Terrace,
Adelaide SA 5000
Book now!
Last date to confirm bookings
is March 12th, 2011
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 lodge of fortitude supports
tour down under
The Lodge of Fortitude assisted As part of the Tour Down Under
the Coorong District Council in each town involved in the Tour
staging the start of Stage 2 of was judged in 3 categories
the Tour Down Under from Tailem
• Tailem Bend won the Overall
Bend on Wednesday 19th January
Best Dressed Town.
2011.
• Tailem Bend Community
The Lodge assembled 400
Centre won the Overall Best
community packs to be
Dressed Business
distributed to businesses and
residents within Tailem Bend to • Annie Jaeger’s House
encourage them to decorate their in Tailem Bend won the
properties. With Council’s consent Overall Best Dressed Private
the Lodge included a pamphlet on Residence
Freemasonry in the community W Bro Neil Petras W.M.
packs. Many hours given by its Lodge of Fortitude
members and partners in the
unwinding of the 30 metre long Peter Symons, Assistant Grand Master, supplying
sunscreen to a starting assistant
streamers and re rolling them into
10 metre lengths ensured that this
task was completed on time.
On the morning of the race the
Lodge members and partners
supported the Cancer Council of
SA by distributing free sunscreen
and collecting donations on
their behalf. The Cancer Council
decided that any funds collected
on that day would be applied to
the Queensland Flood Appeal.
The Masonic Quilters and Craft
Group also supported the Tour
Down Under by combining with
the Tailem Bend Community
Centre in putting on a Quilt and
Art display in a vacant shop in
the Main Street. This display was
well received and created a lot of
interest. Peter Symons and Trevor Gordon

freemasonry and night owls bowls

The Board of Management approved
for Freemasons of South Australia
and Northern Territory to again
sponsor a Night Owls Bowls
competition which is conducted
by Bowls SA from 22nd November
to 3rd December throughout the
metropolitan area and some country
areas will in fact conduct their nights
from 22nd March to 29th March this year.
Each lodge was supplied an itinerary of the finals
and a guide to which venue they should be making
a presence. It is not intended for the Lodges to
convene a competition of their own. Bowls SA has
done this. Lodges should make contact with Bowls
Clubs which have sNight Owls to encourage them
to enter a team or teams and then show support at
the final.

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Freemasons sa/nt state night owls finals
Flying the “flag” was a feature at all events.
Bowls SA Events & Competition
Coordinator, Mr Rhys Taylor, has been
promoting in their documentation,
“Freemasons - Major sponsor of
Night Owls in SA”.
Linking Freemasonry to the State
Finals, rather than calling it a
“Super Series”, the balance of
the sponsorship will be named
Freemasons SA/NT State Night
Owls Finals, which will see more
reward for Freemasonry.
Following on from regional nights,
two winners from each of the
teams below plus the top two from
the December ‘Super Series’, will
contest the Freemasons SA/NT
State Night Owls Final. Venues for
the March series -
Metro
Hope Valley Wednesday 16 March
Semaphore Wednesday 23 March
Sturt Thursday 24 March
Morphett Vale Thursday 24 March
Country
Kadina Tuesday 29 March
Mallala Friday 25 March
Kapunda Wednesday 23 March
Berri Tuesday 29 March
Murray Bridge Tuesday 22 March
As soon as dates are confirmed by
Bowls SA details will be advised
to Lodges. Brethren within the
drawing area of each regional
night are requested to support
this sponsorship and take the
S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011
R.W. Bro. Peter Symons (A.G.M.) - right - and V.W. Bro. Ray Nicholson
- left - presenting the prize to three members of the winning team for the
Metropolitan finals at Edwardstown in December, “The Chargers” from
Ascot Park.
DISTRICT MEETING
DATES & VENUES 2010
Date District Time Venue
9/3/2011 Metro North 7.30pm Broadview
13/3/2011 Southern 2.00pm Mt Barker
13/3/2011 Mid/North Riverland 1.30pm Morgan
17/3/2011 Metro South 7.30pm Edwardstown Complex
21/3/2011 N.T. Top End 5.00pm Stokes St. Parap
28/3/2011 Metro Central 6.00pm Freemasons Hall
MARCH Western 11.30am Cummins
12/4/2011 N.T. Central 6.30pm Alice Springs
5/6/2011 Yorke/Northern 1.30pm Pt. Broughton
6/6/2011 Mid/North Riverland 1.30pm Morgan
8/6/2011 Metro North 7.30pm Para Districts Masonic Centre
15/6/2011 Metro South 7.30pm Edwardstown Complex
16/6/2011 Metro Southeast 7.30pm Goodwood
19/6/2011 Southern 2.00pm Tailem Bend
20/6/2011 N.T. Top End 5.00pm Stokes St. Parap
21/7/2011 Metro Southwest 7.30pm Brighton Complex
24/7/2011 Western 11.00am Cummins
15/8/2011 Metro Central 6.00pm Freemasons Hall
18/8/2011 Metro Southeast 7.30pm Goodwood
11/9/2011 Mid/North Riverland 1.30pm Morgan
18/9/2011 Yorke/Northern 1.30pm Pt. Broughton
19/9/2011 N.T. Top End 5.00pm Stokes St. Parap
21/9/2011 Metro South 7.30pm Edwardstown Complex
16/10/2011 Southern 2.00pm Murray Bridge
20/10/2011 Metro Southeast 7.30pm Goodwood
13/11/2011 Western 11.00am Whyalla
14/11/2011 Metro Central 6.00pm Freemasons Hall
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 LINKING OUR LADIES
The Murray Bridge Masonic Widows’ is no longer
a large group. Numbers attending meetings have
dwindled, mainly through members becoming too
handicapped or frail to attend regularly.
Three long-term members have passed away. Two
of the regular members are Mrs Melva Baldock who
will be 102 in February and Mrs Thelma Lithgow
who was 101 last December. The oldest member is
Mrs Thelma Jury who was 102 in August 2010. She
is too frail to attend meetings any more but remains
interested and a financial member.
Because of the reduced numbers at meetings it is
considered not fair to ask guest speakers to come
from a distance. A staff member from the Murray
Bridge Council has given interesting and helpful
information for the elderly living in their own homes,
as did a member of the local Police Force and they
enjoyed listening to the talk on travels in Africa by a
local woman. Previously a visit from Libby Kosmala,
FROM THE CARE COMMITTEE
Why are we always trying to change the ways we
do things in Freemasonry? This is a question that
has been asked on more than one occasion. If we
look back over the years many of the older brethren
will remember that at one time an installation was
conducted in the third degree. This eliminated
brethren who were not Master Masons from a large
part of the ceremony of Installation. These brethren
can now see a much larger section of the ceremony
and it adds more meaning for them on what is
occurring. When this new initiative was first put into
place there were a lot of complaints but over a period
of time members saw and appreciated the wisdom
of this change.
So the question is really do we understand the
changes that have occurred and why they were put
in place. The obvious answer is were we involved in
any way with the changes that have occurred, did we
make any effort to understand what was happening
and what has been the effect on the Craft for the
good of Freemasonry.
There have been many changes over the years for
good or bad as we see them, but change has been
made. The young Freemasons are a positive example
of change that is happening at the present time and
is a positive step towards keeping our new young
members involved. The future will be in their hands
and we have to acknowledge that their expectations
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the Paralympian Gold Medallist, was a great success.
She was an outstanding speaker.
The annual bus trip around town to see the
expansion that is taking place was substituted by
using their own cars to have lunch at the River Flat
Cafe at Jervois, a few kilometres down-river from
Murray Bridge. Afterwards there is the choice of
going across the river on the ferry to Tailem Bend
and going home that way. The day was enjoyed so
much that it is on the programme again for this year.
The highlight of the year is the Birthday meeting in
March which they celebrate with a luncheon and
entertainment.
This year will be the 23rd Birthday. They also enjoy the
Christmas Break-up Luncheon which is celebrated
at the Murray Bridge Golf Club. Members enjoy all
their meetings and now look forward to meeting
again in 2011.
are different from those we had at this point in their
freemasonry career.
Within the Care Committee we have been instrumental
in many changes, from the Care Officers Handbook,
to the information session that was developed
for new Care Officers. Overseeing the transfer of
members from the Holding Lodge to Warranted
Lodges has been a challenge but has proved to be a
great success and some of those members are now
enjoying attending Lodge once more for the first time
in many years. The Exemption of Fee’s , which is
overseen by the Care Committee, is one change that
I am sure you all approve of. At the present time we
are, with the co-operation and support of the Royal
Arch Chapter and the Mark attempting to have this
exemption of fees across all of these orders. This will
be a major undertaking and one which will have a
great impact especially for the good of freemasonry
within the Chapter and Mark.
Over the coming months and years there will be
many more changes that I am sure will cause some
concern and talk of change for changes sake, but
consider the alternative, if we do not make changes
we will become Dinosaurs and disappear from
society. We must make every effort to remain relevant
and change in a cautious and controlled way which
has to be the way forward.
Alan Weeks
Chairman of Care
 “Adelaide Masonic Centre Museum
successful in obtaining History SA Grant”

Rachel Sanderson MP, Member for Adelaide had the Free tours of the historic building are held every
very enjoyable job of handing over a cheque to the Thursday at 2pm and last 1 hour, groups should book
Freemasons on Wednesday 12th January 2011. prior 8223 1633.
The money (from the History SA “Community Museums
Program”) will be used to collate a digital record of all
memorabilia, including a scanner, camera and extra
data storage.
Ms Sanderson had an escorted tour of the Grand
Lodge building on North Terrace and noticed the three
different pillars that were in each of the meeting rooms.
These are to signify Beauty, Strength and Solidarity.
Did you know the Masons came to Adelaide 2 years
before South Australia was settled?
The building is now shared with Adelaide University
with the main hall on the ground floor transformed into
a lecture theatre. The Freemasons still have one large
function area, three meeting halls and three museums
that are open to the public.
There is also the Freemasons Foundation Centre Pictured in the photo L-R Murray Olsson (Museum
for Men’s Health which in conjunction with Adelaide Curator), Rachel Sanderson MP, Ray Clark (Grand
University is doing important research into men’s health. Master)

THE MASONIC CENTRE MUSEUM NEEDS YOUR HELP

The Museum is undertaking a Project to display a Past
Master’s Jewel for every warranted Lodge created in
South Australia and the Northern Territory.
As you can see from the photograph we have a large
collection of Jewels that are mounted in display cabinets.
The Museum is seeking your help in locating jewels from
a number of Lodges, particularly the newer and the older
ones who have been closed for sometime.
The owner, origin and lodge of each jewel is recognised
in the display cabinet.
Our other major Project is the relocation of the John
McDouall Stuart Museum on the First Floor that has not
been used for some years. If you can help in locating
any of our missing jewels would you please contact:-
Murray Olsson 8364 5705
Don Chisholm 8277 6859
Bob Baker 8278 1847

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 FIFTY YEAR JEWEL
R.W. Bro. John Gursansky who recently celebrated his 100th birthday
Just two weeks after enjoying his
100th birthday celebration, R.W.
Bro. John Gursansky, PSGW, was
host to a group of his Brethren
when he was presented with his
50-year service jewel by MWGM
Ray Clark. RW. Bro Gursansky
was initiated in Brighton Lodge
No. 108 on 20th December 1960,
and enjoyed a distinguished
career in freemasonry, including
being the first Chairman of the
Masonic Village.
In that position, he was responsible
for generating the funding for
the project at Somerton Park.
In 1978 he was President of the
Board of Benevolence, and later
served as Senior Grand Warden.
The MWGM was accompanied by
R.W. Bros. Peter Symons AGM,
and Max Murrie SGW. The WM of
The Brighton United Lodge No.
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R.W. Bro. John Gursansky being presented with his 50 year service jewel by
MWGM Ray Clark
10 Joe Ienco, was accompanied Congratulations, John, we trust
by SW Vince Condello, VW that we can all learn from your
Bro. Geoff Bashford PDGSupt, positive attitude.
and W.Bros. Rex Hall, Jack
White and Bob Baldwin. Jack’s
wife Dawn was also present at
the presentation. Special thanks
to Di Gursansky for her attention
to the visiting group.
Freemasonry has been a very
important part of his life, and
he is still a firm believer in the
benefits the Craft offers to its
members, especially on terms of
personal development, a point he
feels is not emphasised enough
Telephone
in our promotional material. 0428 532071
When we are asked the question EMAIL
“What is Freemasonry?” RW Bro. tours@outbackbynature.com
Gursansky suggests that we
quote the closing address from www.outbackbynature.com.au
the Mark ceremony - which “says
it all”.
S.A. & N.T. FREEMASON - AUTUMN EDITION - 2011
 FIVE YEAR SERVICE BARS FOR 50 YEAR JEWELS
WBro Donald Ernest GRIVELL 1st Hore Ruthven Lodge No. 155
WBro Alan ROY 1st Adelaide Lodge No.2
WBro Rex Clifton SENIOR 1st United Service Lodge No. 37
WBro Keith Harvey JONES 1st Lewis Lodge of Brighton No. 187
WBro Eric Laurence JOYCE 1st Port Broughton Lodge No. 82
WBro Sydney Kennion BRINDAL 2nd S.A. Lodge of Research No. 216
Bro Cecil Reginald Allenby SKINNER 2nd Lodge of Friendship No. 1
WBro Thomas William ROSSER 2nd Lodge St. Alban No. 38
WBro Thomas Burnell KEAN 2nd Lodge Pentalpha No. 171
VWBro Frederick John NITSCHKE 2nd Renmark Lodge No. 55
Bro Raymond Milton MANDER 2nd Lodge of Endeavour No. 235
VWBro Stanley Charles WEBSTER 2nd Lodge Baden Powell No. 222
RWBro Brian Ray DOHNT 2nd Earl of Zetland Lodge No. 231
Bro Robert Dunbar MANSON 2nd Thorngate Lodge No. 118
WBro William Howard BRAY 2nd Thorngate Lodge No. 118
WBro Desmond Thomas ARRIOLA 1st Port Adelaide Daytime Lodge No.242
WBro William David Hedley THOMAS 1st Lodge Seacliff No. 202
Bro Douglas Stewart LORIMER 1st United Service Lodge No. 37
Bro Seely Alfred Thomas COPPINS 1st Lodge of Endeavour No. 235
WBro Reginald Herbert GREEN 1st Colonel Light Lodge No. 73
WBro Donald DENMAN 1st Colonel Light Lodge No. 73
WBro William NICHOLLS 3rd Port Lincoln Lodge No. 45
Bro Edward Vernon Arthur HALLAM 2nd Berri Lodge No. 90
WBro Harry ROBB 2nd Henley Lodge No. 79

FIFTY YEAR JEWELS

MW Bro Geoffrey Dean TUCKER Yorke Valley Lodge No. 67
WBro John Charles FIDGE Lodge of Fidelity No. 5
WBro Frank GUSTER Lodge of Endeavour No. 235
WBro Alan Lewis LINDLEY Earl of Zetland Lodge No. 231
RWBro Allan Roy MITCHELL Leichhardt Lodge of Research No. 225
WBro Harold John PHILP Balaklava-Owen Lodge No. 52
RWBro Maxwell Sydney McHUGH Quorn Lodge No. 59
RWBro John Frederick Cecil GURSANSKY The Brighton United Lodge No. 10

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 NEW LODGE TO BE CONSECRATED
30th APRIL 2011 FREEMASONS HALL, NORTH TERRACE
This new Lodge will be named Lodge Copernicus
after the famous Polish astronomer. He is said to be
the founder of modern astronomy and was the first to
assert that the earth rotated on its axis once daily and
travelled around the sun once yearly.
The formation of this new Lodge is an indication of a
new approach to the direction in which Freemasonry is
going and which underlines in a tangible way the ever
increasing collaboration between Craft, Chapter and
Mark.
In taking this direction, it is hoped that membership
of the Chapter and Mark will increase and indeed the
Craft sees this as the way to help in gaining members
of those orders.
This Lodge will work the five degrees, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd
of the Craft, the Exaltation in the Royal Arch Chapter and
Advancement in the Mark. These are the five degrees of
pure antient masonry which are the only ones
recognised by the Craft.
Those who become members of this Lodge and are
not already members of the Chapter and Mark orders
2010
TRAILER RAFFLE
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will progress to those orders in this Lodge. They will
not need to join them in any other Chapter or Mark
Lodge. Members will support and regularly attend all
three orders when qualified to so do.
Following the Consecration of the Lodge on 30th
April, meetings will be conducted on the first Friday of
every month from May 2011 at Freemasons Hall North
Terrace. The Craft will meet in the months of January,
March, May, July, September and November. The
Chapter will meet in the months of April, August and
December and the Mark in the months of February,
June and October.
It will be a dining Lodge and dress will be lounge suit
and long tie.
A steering committee is still working out the finer
details.
All brethren are invited to attend the Consecration of
the lodge which will be followed on the night by the
Craft installation.
Bookings are essential and can be made with W Bro
Marcin Stankiewicz on 0410279899.
 FRIEND TO FRIEND MASONIC MEMORIAL
Armistead was shot twice.
Severely wounded, and
fearing that his personal
effects would be stolen by
Union soldiers, he “gave
a Masonic sign asking
for assistance”. Union
Captain Bingham, an aide
to Major General Winfield
Scott Hancock, a personal
friend of Armistead, then
came to his aid as he
lay wounded: Armistead,
Bingham, and Hancock
were all Freemasons.
After ensuring Armistead
that his possessions
would be sent to his
family, particularly his
pocket watch, Bingham
took Armistead to a field
hospital, where Armistead
died two days later on the
The Friend to Friend Masonic Memorial is a monument George Spangler farm.
located in the annex of the Gettysburg National The monument’s sculptor was Ron Tunison of Cairo,
Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Built by the New York, who was himself a Freemason. The
Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, it commemorates sculpture is made of polychrome bronze.
Confederate Brigadier General Lewis Addison
The statue was dedicated by the Grand Lodge of
Armistead entrusting Union Captain Henry H. Bingham
Pennsylvania on August 21, 1993.
with his personal effects, most notably a pocket
watch, on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg,
during Pickett’s Charge.
Pickett’s Charge was an assault upon the Union Army
center on the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg.
The charge, the high tide of the Confederate States
of America, was repulsed. Confederate general
Armistead, under George Pickett’s command,
personally led his men up the hill to the Union position.

or 10 months of tools in good order successful and valuable funds can

Edwardstown Lodge No.168 intends
to repeat the tool sale of last year
to raise funds for the Men’s Health
Appeal in the latter half of 2011. To
make this an even more successful
sale than last time, the Lodge is
seeking donations over the next 9
that are no longer required. All tools
are acceptable, hand or power
for woodworking, metalworking,
plumbing, welding, electrical, brick
laying, cement work, gardening etc.
Experience from the previous sale
was that many widows or people
making a change from a house
situation to smaller premises were
excellent sources of donations,
likewise retired tradesmen or workers
with items they no longer use.
lf all lodges co-operate and spread
the word the appeal next year will be
be raised from many items that now
occupy space in sheds without any
particular purpose.
Arrangements will be made to collect
any donations and to store them by
contacting any of the following:-
John (W.M.) 8370 6997
Len (Sec.) 8326 0694
Dick 8264 8516
Dave 8283 4290
John 8337 9350
John 8382 2873

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 Famous Freemasons - David Edwin Fewster
The only child of Caroline
Sellick and Edwin
Charles Fewster, David
was born in 1931 at
Memorial Hospital, North
Adelaide. Both parents
were descendants of
early pioneering families
in South Australia. He
attended Richmond
Primary School finishing
Grade Seven in 1943
when he sat for the QC Examination and as a result was
awarded the “Richmond Primary School Committee
Top Boy Prize” and gained enrollment for Secondary
Education at Adelaide Technical High School finishing
in 1947 with a Leaving Certificate.
On leaving school David was employed and indentured
as an Apprentice Plumber to Alfred Martin & Son. In
1948 he started three years of compulsory Apprentice
Trade Education at the Plumbers’ Trade School. He
continued with Trade Studies at the SA School of Mines
and embarked on studies in Oxy-Acetylene Welding.
In December 1952 he passed the examination set by
the state government for qualification as a Registered
Sanitary Plumber, thus starting on a long and
successful working life. In 1954 David was appointed
to the position of Trade Teacher at the Plumbers’
Trade School. In 1972 he had progressed through a
series of promotional appointments in the School of
Plumbing and continued employment until retirement
from the Department of TAFE in 1988, then holding
the position of Deputy Head of the School of Plumbing
at the Regency College.
In January 1957 David had married Audrey Dawn
Bailey at the Hare Street Methodist Church, Kurralta
Park. They have three children and now seven
grandchildren. David’s parents had musical interests
in choirs and had received personal tuition. David was
also given this in Practical Pianoforte and Theory of
Music attaining a number of passes in each category
to gain ‘Music’ as a PEB Intermediate Certificate
subject. As a boy soprano he sang in Sunday School
Anniversary Church Services until his voice broke. With
this stabilised he commenced singing in the Keswick
Methodist Church Choir with six years voice training
from Mervyn Barkell, resident tenor at Stowe Memorial
Church in Adelaide.
From 1949 to 1955, David was a member of the tenor
section of the Glenlea Singers, a well known group
with weekly performances on Radio 5DN programme
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‘Radio Canteen’ and annual performances in ‘Carols
by the Sea’ at Colley Reserve, Glenelg. In 1991 David
became a member and co-ordinator of the duo
called ‘ENL Bros.’ an acronym for ‘Entertainment
by Noel and David’. This involved playing a portable
electronic keyboard, singing and playing dance tunes
and a wide selection of sing-a-long melodies including
film and stage show favourites, in conjunction with
baritone Noel Lipson. The duo has provided this form
of entertainment for about ninety groups per annum
and get requests from Legacy Widows’ Clubs, Probus
Clubs, Church Friendship Groups and Aged Care
organisations. Mostly they travel 6000 kilometres a
year in David’s small car with portable keyboard and
music satchels aboard.
David’s father and grandfather were both Freemasons.
In January 1953 David was initiated in his father’s
Lodge, Torrensville Lewis Lodge No 104 SAC. He
served two terms as WM, in 1966-67 and in 1980-81
and he is currently a member of Earl of Zetland No 231.
He joined Port Adelaide Rose Croix Soverign Chapter
No 217 on 1961 serving as MW Soverign 1973-74.
He is a foundation member of Blessed Trinity Soverign
Chapter No 201. In 1962 he joined Torrensville Mark
Lodge and served as WM 1972-73 and is currently a
member of Alice Springs Mark Lodge No 54. A year
later David joined Torrensville Royal Arch Chapter
serving as First Principal 1971-72 and is currently a
member of Earl of Zetland No 47. Also in 1963 he
joined Royal Ark Mariners No 6 serving two terms as
Worshipful Commander Noah. In 1966 he joined Port
Adelaide Preceptory Knights Templar No 4, serving
as Eminent Preceptory 1975-76 and Grand Priory as
Grand Vice Chancellor 1983-1991.
David’s service to Grand Mark included Grand
Steward, Senior Grand Warden, President of Grand
Committee and of Grand Commanders Royal Ark
Council. In Supreme Grand Chapter he was Steward,
Sword Bearer, Lecturer, Second Grand Principal with
conferred rank Past Deputy First Grand Principal in
1998.
David’s service to Grand Craft Lodge saw him as
Grand Steward, Grand Lecturer, Senior Grand Warden,
Assistant Grand Master, Deputy Grand Master and MW
Grand Master from 1994 to 1997. These three years
were extremely busy and fulfilling with GL Installations
both interstate and New Zealand, creating many long
and lasting friendships. Visiting Installation meetings
of Lodges in the Northern Territory was a wonderful
experience. In 1996 his involvement in Centenary
Celebrations of Port Darwin continued page 25...
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lodge No 41 was exceptional. Arrangements were
carefully planned with activities consisting of a Public
Enactment Ceremony of Consecration of the Lodge
followed by a Public Banquet. A street march down
Darwin Mall with Brethren in full regalia followed by the
unveiling of a Brass Plaque signifying the site of the first
meeting of the Lodge.
In the three years as Grand Master, David was
constantly supported by diligent teams of GL officers.
Their wives and partners were always helpful and
courteous to Audrey. She became well known and
was an immense supporter of David’s endeavours. He
considered that on official occasions the GL entourage
presented a favourable image of Freemasonry to the
general public.
There was also time made for other pursuits. David
was first invested as Lodge Organist in Torrensville
Mark Lodge serving for many years in a series for
the Masonic Groups including Torrensville RAC, Port
Adelaide Rose Croix Chapter, Preceptory Knights
Templar, Blessed Trinity Rose Croix Chapter and Earl
of Zetland Lodge. For nine years David was also a
Marine Radio operator and lecturer and a member
of SA Sea and Rescue Squad. He was a member of
Glenelg and Adelaide sailing clubs for twelve years,
again as a Marine Radio operator. Such a full and
active life for a man who won admiration and respect
from all quarters.
Elizabeth Bray

A SPRIG OF ACACIA
5th November 2010 to 16th February 2011
Thomas Murray McCAULEY Duke of Edinburgh Lodge No. 16 09. 11.2010
Robert Neville GILGEN St. Andrews Lodge No. 19 11.11.2010
Neville LLewelyn ELDREDGE Enfield Lodge No. 145 17.11.2010
Frank Ernest WALLER Woodville Lodge No. 125 18.11.2010
Cyril Douglas POLLARD Adelaide Lodge No. 2 23.11.2010
Ross William WHITING Quorn Lodge No. 59 27.11.2010
Frank William WARD Hore-Ruthven Lodge No. 155 01.12.2010
Maxwell Leslie JACQUIER The Regency Lodge No. 233 08.12.2010
William Keating ROONEY Lodge Thespian No. 195 12.12.2010
Philip Mark WILLIAMS Prince Alfred Collegians Lodge No. 51 18.12.2010
John KLAEBE Lodge Seacliff No. 202 18.12.2010
Alexander William BAIRD Port Adelaide Daytime Lodge No. 242 20.12.2010
Allan Murray LAKE Port Pirie United Lodge No. 24 21.12.2010
Victor CZERNEZKYJ Lodge Foelsche No. 211 24.12.2010
Robert John RANKINE Lodge of St. John No. 15 27.12.2010
Murray Rankin MIELL Lodge of Endeavour No. 235 28.12.2010
Frank McGUIRE Le Hunte Lodge No 142 01.01.2011
Donald Henry BUCKLEY Epworth Lodge No. 159 02.01.2011
Frank Richard SPOTSWOOD Yorke Valley Lodge No. 67 03.01.2011
Graham Charles ABBOTT Glenelg Lodge No. 117 03.01.2011
Ernest Victor WILLATS Corinthian Lodge No. 34 04.01.2011
John Lewis LIEBEKNECHT Quorn Lodge No. 59 10.01.2011
Thomas Price HACKSTON Tea Tree Gully Lodge No. 218 11.01.2011
Raymond Sydney McHUGH Quorn Lodge No. 59 12.01.2011
Kenneth Young HALL Lodge Kilwinning No. 220 16.01.2011
Kevin Hubert HODDER Port Darwin Lodge No. 41 19.01.2011
Thomas William ROSSER Lodge St. Alban No. 38 23.01.2011
Brian KING Hyde Park Bankers Lodge No. 193 26.01.2011
Alan ROY Adelaide Lodge No. 2 30.01.2011
Laurence Albert Ross McDONALD Glenelg Lodge No. 117 03.02.2011
Barry John HOLDING Epworth Lodge No. 159 15.02.2011

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