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I N S E R T S : This magazine contains the following inserts: Working Tools, Masonic Youth Welfare Fund Charity Envelope. C O V E R : Channel swimmer, Bro Warwick Heeson. M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T : To provide informative articles promoting an interest in Freemasonry, and giving a current view and future direction of the Craft in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
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for Masonry and its works; upon the understanding of the reasons underlying the Masons lack of appetite for fraternal involvement; and on the apparent preference of many Masons to remain outside, rather than within, the circle of active brethren. The future will depend on the reversal of ingrained and unhealthy attitudinal patterns. Our major interest should not
way, Freemasons have entered the realm of the kept to an amazing degree, and in many instances, lodges today exist largely, and perhaps, only because they are able to tap resources that were earned and accumulated in generations long gone. In the light of MW Bro Miners comments, we need to ask ourselves what are Masons doing to increase their understanding of the history, tenets,
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Rough or Perfect
In the lecture on the 1st Tracing Board, we are told about the rough and perfect ashlars. The ashlars I have seen in different lodges vary in size, usually about 6 inch cubes.
The two ashlars are the same size though it would make sense if the rough ashlar were slightly larger as it would not yet have had the rough bits cut off. The symbolism then would be clearer. The rough ashlar is rough and unpolished as taken from the quarry. Apparently they can be anywhere in the lodge but the appropriate places would seem to be to have the rough ashlar in the north-east corner and the perfect ashlar in the south-east corner. The rough ashlar in the north-east corner fits with the Entered Apprentice being there when he hears the charges on his initiation, especially the one expounding the virtues of charity. Just as the newly ago. Some weigh over 20 tons. The quarries are still to be seen. It has been worked out that the large stones of the Temple were separated from the rock by means of wooden wedges driven into a series of holes. The wedges were then soaked with water. The wood swelled and thus tore the block away from the surrounding rock. The workings are underground and are now a maze of passages. So, I like to see the Entered Apprentice as a rough ashlar. He enters Freemasonry, ignorant of what its all about, in a state of darkness, like the maze of the passages. He comes from darkness to light. He progresses from being a rough ashlar towards being a perfect ashlar. leged to know a number of old masons who fit this. They are in their declining years, after a life well spent in acts of morality and virtue. They have truly been ornaments to the Craft. To them we can apply these words from Ecclesiasticus: Let us now sing the praises of famous men, our ancestors in their generations. The Lord apportioned to them great glory, His majesty from the beginning. There were those who ruled in their kingdoms, and made a name for themselves by their valour; those who gave counsel because they were intelligent; those who spoke in prophetic oracles; those who led the people by their counsels and by their knowledge of the peoples lore; they were wise in their words of instruction: those who composed musical tunes, or put verses in writing. Rich men endowed with resources, living peacefully in their homes all these were honoured in their generations, and were the pride of their times. Some of them have left behind a name, so that others declare their praise. But of others there is no memory; they have perished as though they had never existed; they have become as though they had never been born, they are their children after them. Ecclesiasticus, Chapter 44, verses 1 to 9.
It has been found that deep down in the ground of Jerusalem there still lie the large foundation stones of the Temple of Jerusalem.
initiated brother is shown to be devoid of all metallic substances, so the rough ashlar has not yet been subject to metallic tools. Also, he is told that it is usual to lay the foundation stone of sacred and stately edifices in the north-east corner. So he is placed at the north-east corner he is like that stone. The foundation stones are not afterwards seen, so they can be rough and unshapen. The perfect ashlars are used for the parts of the building that will be seen. It has been found that deep down in the ground of Jerusalem there still lie the large foundation stones of the Temple of Jerusalem. They are still where they were placed by our ancient brethren centuries
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What about the perfect ashlar? It should be in the north-east corner where the candidate is placed as a Fellow Craft. He is told that his change of position marks the progress he has made. But surely the perfect ashlar makes more sense to the Master Mason who has taken the three degrees. Perhaps the 2nd and 3rd degrees were once undivided. What a wonderful encouragement there is in the perfect ashlar! We are to progress in our Masonic way from being a rough ashlar to that point where we are a perfect ashlar which cannot otherwise be tried and approved than by Gods Word and our own self convincing conscience. In my Masonic life I have been privi-
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change of hour or day will cause some of the older members to revolt and not attend their lodge. As for changing venue or location, that to them is purely a disaster in the making. I understand W Bro Rozens sentiments all too well, but when we look at the demographics of ages of our membership, to them the thought of any change at all and really any change that alters the static pattern of their lives, does not sit well with them. As I said at the start of the article, it might appear to be negative in intent but, believe me, I am just as seriously interested in increasing our lodge membership as any other mason. However, to divide to conquer may in itself be a truism, but to dismantle to rebuild may just be another way of courting a disaster. Eric Cooper
Demeaning decree
I have procrastinated about writing for some time but have been prompted by the letter of Vilma Cook to put pen to paper. In 2002 and 2003, wives, partners and guests were invited to witness addresses at the conclusion of the Lodge Condobolin Installations. On both occasions the addresses were excellently delivered and the ceremonial was impressive. There was a good attendance of guests and those present appreciated the opportunity to experience Masonry at the coal face. To my amazement, Grand Lodge has decreed that this can no longer take place. I find this rather demeaning to lodges that have striven for excellence for many, many years. As Grand Lodge has been exhorting lodges to be proactive in their communities, I would have thought a more open and liberal attitude would have been encouraged. Yours faithfully, Mrs Frances Gavel OAM
Camden thanks
We would like to congratulate Grand Lodge for your interest in our districts; Dr Yvonne McIntyre illustrated this while attending our district function on Sunday, 15 August. What an ambassador for Grand Lodge she is; we watched her work the crowd that had flocked around her. She worked endlessly all day talking to people and taking photos of our function, Masonic Childrens Day. She handed out brochures to interested young men and women, speaking to them about the importance of their role in the future and what Freemasonry had to offer them as a family unit. My son was so impressed he has now made an appointment to speak to our district inspector. We, the women of Camden/Ingleburn and Minto, now feel we at last have someone who will listen to us and be our voice. We felt we should express our delight in your representative to us. Our Association has invited Dr McIntyre to speak at our Womens Guild; all are Masonic Wives or Masonic Widows, and we have a membership of 160 and are actually known as the power group. We also noticed Dr McIntyre on Friday night at Beauty of Cabra Vale and now, again, on Sunday working for the Craft, with diligence she carried out her task for the Freemason magazine, and we are grateful to her. Christina Meekin Camden Association
Increasing membership
I know that negativity in thought and action is, if not the most damaging facet of our character, then it runs a good second to whatever is. Putting these thoughts to paper may appear to be within the scope of negativity, but reading W Bro Richard Rozens article in the August Freemason tended to make me reflect on some of the ideas that have been bandied around for some time in an effort to arrest, stabilise and increase our declining membership. Amongst those ideas tried, there have been attempts at twinning, attempts at relocation and sundry other reviews of our structure. The idea of dismantling local lodges and reassembling them as a community lodge or district lodge sounds to me absolutely terrifying. I do not known where Lodge Mark Owen holds its meetings, but the district within which my lodge meets covers a travelling distance measured in hours spent in the car, not kilometres. Tonight, at time of writing, I shall attend a lodge that is some 90-100 kilometres from home. On other nights I can travel around two hours to attend a lodge. It is difficult enough to get members to attend their own lodge on the stated meeting night but, as many have found, even a
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Recently I went on a visit to the Weather Coast, which is the southern coast of Guadalcanal. It is very isolated the mountains rise to 2,400 metres (higher than Kosciusko), so there are no roads from Honiara, only 50 km to the north. It is also very wet (about 1 metre of rain a week), as the mountains rise suddenly from the sea, and pick up moist winds which have travelled all the way from Antarctica. This wet and isolated area was the scene of some of the bloodiest atrocities during the tensions, in which the locals were caught between warring militia groups. Consequently the presence of our police is very much welcome. I have attached a pic, showing me in my police uniform with some of the locals on the verandah of the police station at Isuna. The older gentleman with the grey beard next to me is the Paramount Chief of the area. I trust Lodge Horizons is continuing to flourish, and I wish you all the best for our upcoming Installation (for which I must apologise for my absence). Keith Joseph, PM Editors note: Keith is a Serving Captain in the AIF. He has recently been positioned with an Australian Army Contingent to the Solomon Islands to back up the Australian Commonwealth Police. Send your letters to...
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and gave prizes to the winners. This years barbecue/lunch was courtesy of Lodge Airds Campbelltown No 976. Thanks to W Bro Ric Gisborne and his team. The proceeds of the event were all donated to charities: first year to cotton wool babies; second year to Alicia Schofield a 10 year old girl who has spastic cerebral palsy, to assist in buying her wheelchair; third year to Westmead Childrens Hospital, and this year proceeds were donated to the Campbelltown State Emergency Service. The yearly event attracts more than 120 masons and their families. We would like to thank all those who supported and braved the chilly weather on this years Kids Day.
Rainbow Ball
On Saturday, 4 September, the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls held their Annual Ball which, on this occasion, was a Masquerade Ball. Many local and interstate visitors attended including the Supreme Deputy and the Grand Worthy Advisor of the International Order of the Rainbow, NSW & SA. Other guests included RW Bro Alan Farrell, PDGM, representing the Grand Master MW Bro Tony Lauer, and Mrs Anne Farrell, together with Most Excellent Companion Sydney Weller, Grand Master and First Grand Principal of the United Supreme Grand Chapter of Mark & Royal Arch Masons, and Mrs Carol Weller. The Order
of the Eastern Star and Amaranth were also represented. The evening was oroganised by Miiss Katrina Mills, Worthy Advisor, and was an outstanding success.
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From left to right: Grandfather Eric, Uncle John, Clintons father Robert, cousin James and candidate Clinton Webeck.
Over the next two weeks Bill and Tony shared many a happy discussion on issues ranging from the significance of Roman and Grecian columns in Egyptian temples to the fine nature of Egyptian wine and food. Both Tony and Bill came away from their holiday having enjoyed each others company as tourists and barristers but also their many discussions on Freemasonry in the ruins in Egypt made their trip even more special.
Lodge Abercorn No 60, Lodge Broughton No 63, Lodge Shoalhaven No 840 and Lodge Albert C. Petrie No 954 were all represented by their Worshipful Masters, along with Royal Haven Court No 13 and the Unity Court No 19 Order of the Amaranth represented by the Royal Matron and Royal Patron of both courts. This is becoming the social event of the year for the Masons and Amaranth in a combined effort to assist the youth of today with a little bit of old culture being repeated in the coming out into society.
into the Craft, a total of 85 District brethren witnessed the impressive ceremony and Bro Hosnis initiation into freemasonry. Within the visiting fraternals from the District lodges were two of the recently formed younger mens lodges, Lodges Kellerman 1027 and Horizons 1032 where collars and ties are the dress code of the day, rather than the usual black evening tie. At the conclusion of the degree work the Grand Master was then presented to no less than nine EAFs and eight FCFs, all current members of these new lodges,
who had taken the time to support their own lodges on this Combined District night. The Grand Master spoke of the need for all of us within the Craft today to take a special interest in all our new younger brethren as they would be the future of Freemasonry. The Grand Master concluded his address saying that it was truly inspirational for him to witness so many younger men making the effort within our Craft. A banquet in the south concluded a truly memorable night for all.
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made to representatives of the three local schools, the preschool and the Physical Culture Club. Additionally, similar donations were made to the three Masonic charities. The Master of the Lodge, RW Bro Mick Press, (on behalf of the President of the Masonic Youth Welfare Fund, RW Bro Rev Harry Ctercteko), presented the Funds S R Garvin prize for 2003 to Luke McGregor. The prize is awarded to the runner-up for the best results at the 2003 School Certificate examination. The 80 people present at the subsequent banquet, including Masonic widows and visitors from surrounding lodges, enjoyed a wonderful evening.
Double commemoration
The Sir Walter Scott Lodge No 123 had an extremely busy meeting in April 2004. Not only was it the night for election of officers for the ensuing year, but there were two notable commemorations. The first was an address by W Bro Bob Stenhouse on the centenary of the initiation of his Grandfather. It was preceded by the reading of the minutes of the meeting of the Lodge on 28 April 1904, that being the date on which Bro John Stenhouse became a Mason. W Bro Stenhouse gave a short history of his family, which emigrated from Scotland in about 1883. His great-grandfather was an operative Mason-Journeyman (and son of a stone quarry labourer) who was well known in the Parramatta district, and who built, amongst other things, the Centennial Clock Tower and Fountain (1888) which still stands today at the corner of Church and Macquarie Streets, diagonally opposite St Johns Cathedral. The initiate, Bro John Stenhouse, went on to become Secretary of his Lodge, and was granted Honorary Life Membership in 1932 after 28 years of service. W Bro Stenhouse had on view the honorary membership certificate, together with his grandfathers vellum Master Masons Certificate in Latin and English, his ritual book dated 1889, and his Book of Constitution (1903). Members of the Sir Walter Scott Lodge expressed the view that while there are lodges as old or older, not many would be able to record the 100th Anniversary of the initiation of a member, commemorated by a lineal descendant who is a current member of the same Lodge. The second Commemoration was the annual Anzac Service. Bob Stenhouse took part in this by playing The Lament, he being a piper of some experience, and dressed for the occasion in Highland Dress.
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I had no choice, I was at the mercy of the tide and had to go with it. It can be straight or take you anywhere.
Bondi seemed like a warm bath when I swam there. At my first Sydney pool session, it took me 57 minutes to swim one kilometre. By crossing time I was down to 1718 minutes, he said. On his arrival at Dover, in England, he stayed at Hubert House where another Sydney swimmer, the late Des Renford stayed, and met Freda Streeter. Freda runs the Channel Swimming and Piloting Federation, a group of professional navigators who used to guide ships through the channel but now help channel swimmers. Fredas daughter Alison has completed 43 crossings. In a well prepared routine, the pilots accompany the swimmers in a special boat
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After six hours you go through a major fatigue period where your body begins converting energy from stored fat. At this stage I could still see the white cliffs of Dover but not France. My handlers managed to get me going again. The tide took him north of France before swinging him back on course towards Cape Gris Nez. Just over a mile from the Cape, it swung him north again towards Belgium. This meant another six hours swimming. In Warwicks words: I had no choice, I was at the mercy of the tide and had to go with it. It can be relatively straight or take you anywhere. My handler saw the hurt on my face, stopped me and gave me an electrolyte drink. I swam for another 10 minutes and they stopped me again and gave me a schooner of warm thick coffee which gave me the necessary stimulation and determination. At last, I found shallow water, landing at the beach on Cape Blanc Nez I had nothing left. It wasnt a dramatic landing. It was just after 11pm, there was nobody on the beach when I staggered on to the sand. I had touched the wall at Dover before I left and similarly touched the wall at Cape Blanc Nez. I had swum from
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England to France, a total of 57 nautical miles. I felt such a deep respect for the channel that I took off my cap and goggles and buried them in the sand. You are allowed to stay on the beach for 15 minutes before returning to the boat for the two hour trip back. Throughout the swim Freemasonry was never far from my mind. It was the Masonic charges emphasizing persistence, perseverance and faith that got me there. There is a certain tranquillity in marathon swimming. Time and distance are inconsequential all that matters is getting there. Some say its spiritual. I just try to enjoy the moment. Im very thankful to my friends for their support over the last few years in helping me to achieve something I didnt need to do, he said.
Freemasonry has helped me achieve my goal and proves that any person, regardless of their day to day commitments, can also achieve their goal by taking that first step, by asking for help and most of all, by being persistent. Linda McGill was the first Australian to swim the Channel on Friday, 13 August 1965. That was 90 years after the first successful crossing in 1875 by Captain Matthew Webb a Freemason.
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Quong Tart
Celebrating the life of another extraordinary Freemason
In the late 19th century, Quong Tart (18501903), was one of Sydneys most famous philanthropists and well-loved personalities.
He was also Australias first Chinese Freemason, who made a significant impact on Sydneys public, political, business and social scene. Born in 1850 to a family of prosperous merchants in Quandong, Quong Tart arrived on the goldfields near Braidwood as a nine-year-old, with a party of Chinese goldminers for whom, it is thought, he acted as a scribe. With the good fortune that seems to have smiled on him throughout his life, the bright young boy was adopted by a well-to-do local couple, Alice and Robert Percy Simpson, who were also well connected to Sydneys legal fraternity. By the time Quong Tart arrived in Sydney in 1881, the thirty-one-year-old had not only won the respect and esteem of Braidwood society, but also the patronage of the Sydney elite as well. Through his canny knack for finding gold, and his assiduous labours in mining that gold, Quong Tart had already amassed a considerable fortune by the age of 30. On his arrival in Sydney, he applied that same acumen and resourcefulness to his tea importing business, which flourished from its 1881 beginnings in the Sydney Arcade. Rooms in the Royal Arcade followed in 1884 and over the next 20 years at Moore Park Zoological Gardens, 777 George Street, Haymarket, 137 King Street, Sydney and the Queen Victoria Building. His easy assimilation into Sydney society and his acceptance by the community is reflected in the fact that he became the first Chinese Freemason in Australia, when he was initiated into the Lodge of Tranquillity in 1885. In 1886, he married an English born woman, Margaret Scarlett and they had six children. In keeping with the bipartisanship teachings of Freemasonry, each child was baptised within a different Christian denomination, including Anglican, Presbyterian and Wesleyan. Quong Tart was himself a member of the Anglican faith. Although today he is largely remembered as a uniquely Victorian character: a Chinese Mandarin who adopted the dress and manners of an English gentleman, Quong Tart played a significant role in shaping Australias society at a time when there was such a strong antiChinese sentiment.
He was a tireless advocate for the rights of resident Chinese and became a mediator between the Australian and Chinese Communities. He also campaigned vigorously against the trade in opium. His tea rooms became meeting grounds for the first meetings of Sydneys suffragettes and he was actively involved in developing diplomatic and trade relations between Australia and China. Quong Tart applied his boundless energy and financial resources to helping the poor and he was a committee member of various charitable organisations, such as the City Night Refuge and Soup Kitchen and the Hospital Saturday Fund. Quong Tart used not only his successful catering business, but also his devoted clientele, in the service of charity. During the crippling strikes of 1890, a crowd of destitute men, women and children, suffering as a result of the strikes, marched on a Sydney newspaper. Its editor asked several leading men of the city for their help. The appeal received very little support, except the newspaper reported A few came, among whom was Quong Tart. He gave at once five pounds and fifty shillings to the fund and promised to try and collect more for us from his customers.
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September Communication
of Grand Lodge
Before proceeding with the business of Grand Lodge, the Grand Master gave a short eulogy on the life of RW Bro Cyril James Buckingham, PAGM and Past President of the Board of Benevolence. RW Bro Buckingham passed away on 11 July. Cyril was initiated in Lodge Leichhardt in April 1952 and installed into the Chair of that Lodge in May 1961. In 1968 he was elected as District Grand Inspector of Workings for then District No 29 and appointed as a member of the Board of Benevolence in 1973. Having served that Board for 11 years he was elected as its President for two years in 1985, serving a total of 13 years. Bro Buckingham had the rank of PJGW conferred in 1976, PSGW in 1988 and PAGM in 1993. He continued his active interest in assisting Grand Lodge and was to the fore at Grand Installations and other Masonic functions to assist in arranging transportation for interstate and overseas visitors. Cyril was also active in other orders throughout his career and was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Ancient and Accepted Rite for Australia. We have since been able to fully appreciate his community service especially in his care and attention for children and the EXODUS Foundation. The following extracts have been taken from the Grand Masters address: brethren and ladies from this Jurisdiction, to attend the consecration of a new lodge in Noumea. Queensland: In July, I was accompanied by over 45 brethren and ladies to the Grand Installation of the Grand Lodge of Queensland and I congratulated the new Grand Master, MW Bro John Archibald Menzies. Lupis Foundation: On 6 August, it was my pleasure, in the company of Joy and our interstate visitors, to attend the Lupus Foundation Dinner hosted by Lodge Rectitude No 485 in the presence of Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, Governor of the State of NSW and Sir Nicholas Shehadie. Governor General: Accompanied by RW Bro Alan Farrell, PDGM, Chairman Board of Management, I called upon the Governor General, His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffrey, AC, CVO, MC, at Admiralty House Kirribilli on 12 August. The purpose of the visit to the Governor General, himself a Freemason, was to assure His Excellency of the ongoing commitment of this Grand Lodge in community affairs and to highlight our positive contributions which will always be available when needed. Also, we sought the Governor Generals thoughts on his participation at the VIII World Conference of Masonic Grand Lodges to be hosted by this Grand Lodge in November 2005 as, perhaps, Patron or to officiate at the opening or closing ceremonies. Archbishop Jenson: On 31 August in
The Grand Master, MW Bro Anthony (Tony) Lauer, presided over the first Communication of his third term of office as Grand Master on Wednesday 8, September. In thanking brethren for their attendance, the Grand Master gave a special welcome to three Entered Apprentices, two Fellowcrafts and VW Bro Bill Gaynor, a visitor from Lodge Victoria Plains, No 287, Western Australian Constitution.
the company of the Grand Registrar, I made a visit to the office of the Archbishop of Sydney, the Most Reverend Peter Jensen. This was as a result of an invitation by the Archbishop. The luncheon meeting focussed on many issues and, of course, the recent resolution of the Anglican Synod which referred to membership of our Order and expressed the view that Freemasonry was incompatible with Christianity. Following an amenable discussion I trust that the Archbishops concept of our Craft is now a little clearer and there will no doubt be ongoing developments of the relationship between the Anglican Church and the Craft in the months ahead.
ABC Television
As part of my ongoing commitment to bringing Freemasonry to the attention of the public as much as possible, I visited the Canberra Masonic Centre on 14 July and was interviewed by ABC television on the various aspects of a Masonic Lodge Room. The interview was for the Stateline program and, being a regional interview only, to date has only been shown on the ABC in the Australian Capital Territory.
Visits
Noumea: In June, I had the great pleasure, in the company of a number of
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The lunch was attended by the heads and senior officers of: The United Supreme Grand Chapter of Mark & Royal Arch Masons of NSW & Act The Ancient & Accepted Rite for Australia The Order of the Secret Monitor The Knights Templar The Red Cross Knights of Constantine The purpose of the meeting was to commence ongoing negotiations to cement our standing with each of these orders and to formally establish our recognition for each. The meeting was outstanding and most interesting and I am confident that future negotiations will be amicable and positive in resolving any and all issues. RW Bro Dr Frank Radcliff will be the liaison person for this United Grand Lodge in future meetings with each Order. I place on record my sincere thanks to RW Bro Radcliff for his ongoing and enthusiastic commitment to this project. Sydney Lodges and the medical team at Liverpool Hospital admit they have never seen a response like this. The walk was the first of many initiatives now in place to purchase an Aphaeresis machine for the hospital which finds it difficult to cope on the two currently available. My special thanks to VW Bro Peter Court of the Grand Secretarys staff and Dr Yvonnne McIntyre, a volunteer in the Grand Secretarys office, for their continuing efforts for this very worthwhile cause. display and, where possible, that display will include exhibits with relevance to the area visited. The program will include an explanation of the Lodge room, aspects of the history of Freemasonry, short presentations by Masons and delivery of the Address to the Brethren. A presentation package will be available to non-masons. Planning at this time will see the program presented in Kiama (Region 11), Bourke (Region 13), St George (Region 2) and Turrumurra (Region 1) in coming months.
Strategic Plan
It is now 12 months since the release of the Strategic Plan. In order to report to the membership on progress and to continue the consultative process, the Deputy Grand Master, RW Bro Robert Peattie, will now conduct meetings in each region. I ask all Brethren to endeavour to attend these meetings which present an opportunity to be personally involved in the planning process and to be better informed. Coinciding with the Planning meetings, as far as possible, the Deputy Grand Master and the Assistant Master, RW Bro Derek Robson, will present a program entitled MASONS MOVE WITH THE TIMES. This program will involve an open Masonic meeting for which I have approved a ceremony for opening and closing of the Lodge in public. The format will be similar to that of the Father and Son night conducted earlier this year in this very room. In addition, the Museum of Freemasonry will provide a travelling
Changes to Ritual
Brethren, I have recently issued changes that I have made to the ritual, in particular to remove the necessity for candidates, in all degrees, to swear obedience to the oath they are taking, with the emphasis shifting to promise. I made this decision with much consideration, deliberation and having sought advice from experienced Masons. The continual scrutiny that we are subject to, requires us to constantly consider the perception and understanding of the Order that we may be placing on our candidates and, indeed, to ensure those who are not Freemasons have no reason to doubt our intention. These changes, as with most changes
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made in recent years, have been made to fall into line with the present day ethical standards of society and in no way diminish the importance of our ceremonial aspect.
Grand Re-Installation
The Re-Installation of MW Bro Anthony Lauer as Grand Master was held in the Masonic Centre Sydney on Saturday, 7 August in the presence of brethren, ladies and members of the public.
Distinguished guests included the First Grand Principal and Grand Master of the United Supreme Grand Chapter of Mark and Royal Arch Masons of NSW and ACT, Most Excellent Companion, Sydney Thomas Weller, and the Grand Masters of the Grand Lodges of Western Australia and Tasmania, MW Bros James George Maley and Robert Theo Clarke. The Grand Master announced the
Senior Grand Warden RW Bro Dr R Wingate Junior Grand Warden RW Bro G Williams Grand Chaplin RW Bro Rev B Burton, PAGM RW Bro Rev P Bertram, PJGW Grand Treasurer RW Bro R Pickering, PAGM Deputy Grand Treasurer VW Bro R Collins Grand Registrar RW Bro J Armfield, PDGM Deputy Grand Registrar RW Bro A Jamieson, PJGW Grand Secretary RW Bro K McGlinn, PAGM
Book of Constitutions
Brethren, as you are aware, the Board of Management has been reviewing the present format of the Book of Constitutions with the intention of dividing the current Regulations into two parts, namely Acts and Administrative Regulations. I am pleased to advise that progress on a draft is well advanced with Part 2 Private Lodges now complete and it will soon be forwarded to the Registrars for review. Similar work on Part 1 The Grand Lodge should be completed by the end of this month and will also be reviewed by the Registrars. The Grand Master gave an assurance that ample opportunity will be given for comment prior to the proposal being submitted to Grand Lodge early next year.
re-appointment of RW Bro Robert Peattie as Deputy Grand Master and the appointment of RW Bro Derek Robson, AM, as Assistant Grand Master. The Re-Installation was the first involving the new structure of the Ceremonial Team and resulted in the following list of brethren being invested as Grand Officers for the year 2004 2005.
Grand Architect RW Bro G Green, PSGW Senior Grand Deacon W Bro W Mahenna Junior Grand Deacon W Bro P Reid Grand Sword Bearer W Bro A Perry Grand Standard Bearer W Bro R Johnson Grand Director of Music VW Bro C Gill, PDGIW Grand Organist VW Bro W Caukill, PDGIW Grand Pursuivant W Bro G Beaton Grand Tyler VW Bro A Herbert, PDGDC
Deputy Grand Secretary, Museum of Freemasonry RW Bro C Craven, PAGM Deputy Grand Secretary, Operations Bro K Taylor Grand Director of Ceremonies RW Bro K Damyon Deputy Grand Director of Ceremonies VW Bro G Jamieson Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies VW Bro J Melville Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies VW Bro L Butler
Volunteers
Finally, Brethren, I feel it my responsibility to acknowledge the magnificent efforts, that we are so fortunate to have, by a dedicated group of brethren who volunteer their time and expertise for this Grand Lodge. They do so without hesitation and without seeking reward. These volunteers, as we so freely call them, assist within the Secretariat, the Library, the Archives and the Museum. They are without doubt the unsung heroes of any success we have had or may boast in the future.
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Grand Stewards W Bro D Balmond, W Bro G Bottril, W Bro A Bradley, W Bro M Galea, W Bro I Galloway, W Bro R Garlick, W Bro A Georges, W Bro K Gisborne, W Bro R John, W Bro M Maniago, W Bro R Pearson
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Olympic Games
When they bring in marbles, Im finished with the Games. However, Treloar believes the Games should continue because they bring the world together. He also congratulated Athens for its display after all the adverse media reports and said Greece carried on the good standard which had been set by Australia. VW Bro John Plummer, Australian 1500m track champion and also at Auckland 1950, said track athletics has faded since 1964 and Australia has produced few runners like Betty Cuthbert, Marjorie Jackson, John Landy and Ron Clarke. In my day you were not allowed to accept money or a valuable trophy otherwise youd be classed as a professional. I think the amateur attitude was good because it made personal goals more enjoyable and created an even playing field. Now you have to be an elite athlete to get top coaching. But Athens appeared to be a great event with atmosphere and tradition, he said. VW Bro Ray Land, who competed in sprints and relays at Melbourne 1956, said he would like to have competed at Athens and believes some of the team and later sports could be cut from the Olympics. My most memorable moment was in Melbourne with the roar of the crowd when Hector Hogan, Gavin Carragher and myself were the first athletes to perform. The roar in Sydney in 2000 was just as big and awesome. I sometimes
Australian Sprint Champion John Treloar wins the 100 Metres event at the 1948 State Olympic Trials.
think the Olympics should stop but they do bring people together in unity. John Boultbee, a veteran of seven Olympics as rowing administrator or spectator, is one person who doesnt believe there should be any change in the number of sports competing at the Olympics. An impressive Athens was the best example of how a country and city rises to the occasion when it gets the Games. Unquestionably, the Olympics are good for the world. They teach a lot of people at the Games, and others watching, to respect and accept people from other nations in a way thats not always so clear in other walks of life. Team sports should stay as they are, theres nothing which says the Olympics have to be restricted to individuals. My most impressive moment was in 1992 when Peter Anthony and Steve Hawkins won the double sculls two little blokes who beat the big blokes in a sport where big dominates. Everyone from all nations present celebrated because it typified the Olympic spirit. Three Olympic Games as Australian basketball captain gave Robyn Maher plenty of experience as well as a bronze medal in 1996 at Atlanta. As team liaison officer at Athens she was impressed with
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Some 250 athletes from Australias record-breaking 2004 Athens Olympic Team were welcomed home with a ticker-tape parade in Sydney. The Athens Olympians were our most successful team yet with a total medal tally of 49 17 gold, 16 silvers and 16 bronze.
the superb venues, facilities and the friendliness of the Greek people. It was great and I ranked it second to Sydney. The Olympics definitely bring countries together and its good if you can stop wars by staging the Games, she said. It is not too big, its an elitist contest, the ultimate where all competitors get together to represent their country as a unit, not as individuals, and it should stay the same as it is. Winning the bronze medal, Australias first in basketball, was one of my most exciting moments, only equalled when we beat Russia in 1988, their first loss at the Olympics. We were ecstatic that a team from a little country could beat the world power. Australian Socceroo Alan Davidson was disappointed by the empty seats at Athens but is a strong supporter of the Olympics which he describes as a forum for the best of the best to compete. It is contested only every four years and everyone in the world stops for the Games. They dont stop when world championships are contested in other sports except the soccer World Cup, he said. It gives competitors an opportunity to stand on the world stage and be noticed, and every country in the world can take part. The sporting field is a good way to cross barriers, especially the way the world
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is heading with terrorism. The reception given to the Iraqi team when they marched into the Stadium is a good example. Right across the board we have the same desire for peace and the Olympics have nothing to do with religion or race. Davidson, who played in the highest soccer division in England, was a member of the Socceroos during the 1988 Seoul Olympic campaign where the Australians reached the quarterfinals. He rated his most memorable point as the moment when the Australian anthem was played at the Seoul Olympics which were the last Games for open age soccer before it was reduced to players under the age of 23. The national anthem brings the best out of you and made me feel ten feet tall. Its a feeling you have inside being an Australian and playing for your country. It brought tears to my eyes. It was a special moment to treasure. Basketball Boomer and first time Olympian, CJ Bruton never expected to go to the Olympics but, like other sportsmen and women, dreamed of competing or being part of the Games. He was very excited about going to Athens but the atmosphere was not as good as expected because events were not sold out. It wasnt too big and I enjoyed the company of athletes from other countries, talking to them and finding out what they
had to go through.The Games definitely bring people together; its a period when families and individuals take time out of their lives to be a part, he said. The number of sports, possibly teams, could be reduced. But what impressed me was the number of people inside the athletes village who said Australia was the best Olympics, not only in the way it was run but that the people all round Australia were really nice. And as the Olympics are so special it was really great that the Games this year went back to the nation where it first started. Australia won a record 17 gold, 16 silver and 16 bronze medals at Athens and most gold medal winners took part in the Sydney parade including swimmers Ian Thorpe, triple gold Petria Thomas, Jodie Henry, rowers Drew Ginn and James Tomkins, shooter Suzy Balogh and the hockey, basketball and soccer teams. The excitement on their faces and their complimentary remarks about the Olympic Games kept flowing, even after they were given the Keys to the City at a special reception at Sydney Town Hall. Their thoughts about the Games were obvious. So, as they progress into their second century, the modern Olympics look set to continue, to create joy and despair, to bring out the best in people and to pursue the principles of fair play, peace and friendship.
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InterACTION Grants!
Launched this year, the InterACTION Grants program has created a lot of excitement in the Masonic community.
The program offers funding, up to a dollar for dollar level, for community projects in which local Masonic groups are directly involved. In addition, the InterACTION Grants help to encourage Lodges, Districts and Regions to be more involved in their communities, helping to promote Freemasonry. So far in 2004, masoniCare has contributed to a range of initiatives organised by local brethren.
Rotary Lodge Presentation: Richard Ford (left) and Anthony Eden (right) with Richard Morrocco (Rotary Lodge) at the building site.
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the area), decided this was a worthy cause and embarked on a fundraising campaign for the project. Brethren raised funds through raffles and weekly sausage sizzles at the local Bunnings Warehouse. Their efforts raised $2,000, which was matched dollar for dollar by masoniCare, making a combined total of $4,000. Dick Ford presented the cheques to the Rotary Lodge Committee at a special open day, which attracted coverage from local newspapers as well as NBN Television. Port Macquarie Freemasons plan to raise a further $3,000, which will also be matched by masoniCare. Keep up the good work!
Lupus Presentation: The Grand Master, MW Bro Tony Lauer presents the cheque for $21,000 to Karen Aubrey, President of the Lupus Foundation
Masonelles Presentation: Dr John Harvey, surgeon at the Burns Unit, receives the $14,000 cheque from Mrs Narrelle Wearing.
BURNS UNIT AT THE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AT WESTMEAD THE MASONELLES OF DISTRICT 111
The wives and partners of the Freemasons of District 111 formed the Masonelles group three years ago, primarily to be more active in the community. Each year, the Masonelles select a local charity for which they raise funds, selecting the Burns Unit at the Childrens Hospital at Westmead for 2004. Eventually $7,000 was raised through a range of fundraising activities including a debutante ball, fashion parade and numerous raffles. When the Masonelles were told of the InterACTION Grants program, they immediately made an application, which
was approved by masoniCare, contributing an additional $7,000 to the monies raised. In a special ceremony held at the hospital, Mrs Narrelle Wearing, president of the Masonelles, presented the cheques for $14,000 to Dr John Harvey, surgeon at the Burns Unit. The donation will be used to purchase one trolley bath and two treatment couches for patients suffering from burns. Congratulations to the Masonelles!
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ings, responsible for the postings and promotions of all officers up to Commander rank. He then served as Commanding Officer, HMAS Kuttabul from 1991 to 1994. Later in 1994, Commander Robson served as the Navys representative on the working party leading to the very successful Defence Efficiency Review. In November 1994, Derek had a complete change of career when he was appointed as National Secretary (Chief Executive Officer) of the Returned & Services League of Australia. In conjunction with his employment, Derek is also the Executive Director of the Australian Forces Overseas Fund, which provides comforts and amenities to all Australian Defence personnel serving overseas. He is a member of the Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Memorials and Commemorative Grants Committees and of the RSL ANZAC of the Year National Committee. RW Bro Robson joined Freemasonry on 19 December 1978 in Lodge Prosperity Lewis No 474, then meeting at Summer Hill in Sydney. He is now a member of Lodge Canberra No 465, where he has served the office of Worshipful Master on two occasions. He was elected District Grand Inspector of Workings for District 103 in 2000 and to the Board of Management of Grand Lodge in 2003. He has always had some involvement in community activities. While a member of the Rotary Club of Kings Cross, he organised the Rotary commit-
ment to the Sydney Harbour Tunnel Walk in August 1992, a project which raised over $400,000 for charity. He has also served as President of the Rotary Club of Canberra Burley Griffin and was named as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International in 1993. In December 1972, Derek married Cheryl and they have three children, Jodie, Kylie and Chris. RW Bro Robson became a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Queens Birthday 2004 Honours List. He has also been awarded the Australian Active Service Medal (Vietnam), Vietnam Logistic Support Medal, Australian Service Medal (PNG), Centenary Medal, Defence Force Service Medal and the National Medal. The Editorial Committee joins with the jurisdiction in congratulating RW Bro Derek Robson AM, Assistant Grand Master, on his appointment and on the honours awarded to him as a distinguished Australian.
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Far left: Also worn by doctors and clergymen, the jabots or bands are a sign of learning. Left: The wig is generally worn on ceremonial occasions.
In the time of King Charles II, all lawyers wore the full-bottomed wig, but these were abandoned by barristers around 1740 in preference for the smaller, lighter tie-wigs. By the 19th century, the tie-wig became the hairpiece of choice for barristers, and is still being worn today.
The Wig
Lawyers began wearing wigs as a fashion item along with the rest of British society in 1663. Charles II returned to England from France and brought with him the trend of the periwig from Louis XIVs court.
The most fashion-conscious members of society tried to outdo one another with larger and larger wigs, hence the phrase bigwig. Even today, judges and QCs still wear the long, full-bottomed wig the spaniel look on ceremonial occasions to indicate their position. Three styles of legal wig survived the fashion trends of the 17th and 18th centuries and are still in use at the Bar: 1 the long full-bottomed wig, as described above; 2 the bob-wig, or bench wig, which has frizzed sides rather than curls and a queue (looped tail) at the back. This is worn by judges in court, and 3 the tie-wig, the most common style worn by the majority of barristers today. The tie-wig has a fuzzed crown, with rows of curls, known as buckles along the sides and back and a looped tail at the rear
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Due to the ever diminishing pool of registered nurses available in New South Wales The Homes has had to develop a number of strategies to ensure that there are adequate qualified personnel to meet the needs of our residents. Some of these strategies are: the awarding of three undergraduate and three post graduate nursing scholarships commitment to developing a Learning Organisation recruitment of overseas trained Registered Nurses Currently we have recruited five nurses from Africa, four from Zimbabwe and one from South Africa. Two of these nurses are situated in Wingham, where they were warmly welcomed by the whole community and three have just arrived at Easton Park, Glenfield. There are a further three nurses expected from Africa by the end of the year.
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5 8 Some union icons found in 4 down (5) Two biblical epistles have been written to these people of 4 down extraction (10) Crazy characters from Lane Cove form a meeting relative to the Craft (8)
11 Often Richard provides more than is needed to ameliorate (6) 12 Tool charge is complicated for this historic American excavator (12) 15 See 22 down 16 One of 4 down turns Cid back with an alternative (5) 19 Another of 4 down is buried in the compost that is abbreviated (3,9) 21 4 down cuts an arrangement for this one (6) 23 Unseat Nero with the department head (8) 25 & 20 down Sir, her shop number transfers to a county cricket team (10,6) 26 Detests reorders with haste (5) 18 Tip heap over to find inscription (7)
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1 2 3 4 Initially on two accounts, inter alia, is found a sprig of evergreen (6) See 22 The loan is set up to buy fuel (7) Number of regal commands in allusion to 21,16,5,8 and 19 across architecturally (4,5,6) For the time being remit in certain order (7) Even inner air is close (4) Its put up after a member of 9 across loses final direction (10)
20 See 25 across 22, 2 down & 15 across Solid excuse down to the metal (4-4,5) 24 Leave out every other worm diet (4) Solution next issue ads
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10 Shack up with OIC in bath (7) 13 I join English football code initially to drop out (10) 14 Tourers stride out (7) 17 N.S.W. seen to show recency (7)
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