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Peter W. Atkin, District Co-Ordinator of Loddon District 103, has circularised about ANZAC Day observances. “This coming Saturday, April 25, is ANZAC Day, a time when we remember with both humility and pride those who have provided us with our freedom through their past, present and, no doubt, continual sacrifice. “It is, therefore, fitting that, in the
Ash Long is Chair of the 2020-21 Communications and Volunteer Action Team for Freemasons Victoria. Merv Hallam phoned with good wishes for FV News. Merv suggested that as Editor of FVNews, Bro. Long publish his CV, so readers could be aware of his business and Masonic background. There have been similar requests on Facebook. Ash
FVNews Weekend Edition.No 4. Saturday-Sunday, April 18-19, 2020From the Communications and Marketing Volunteer Action Team Weekend Wrap• Fresh editions of FVNews Daily are published Monday-Friday. There is also a Weekend Edition, with an emphasis on feature reading. Opt-in to receive the free emails HERE Farewell to Ricky Sills• A good number of Freemasons viewed the streamed funeral service for Wor. Bro. Richard Gordon
The first Freemasons Lodge in Melbourne – Australia Felix – was formed in December 1839. These were the days of a young Queen Victoria. FVNews Editor Ash Long takes a look at how Freemasonry was reported by Melbourne’s newspapers from the start, and throughout the first year of 1840. “The ‘Craft’ resident in Australia Felix,
Welcome to the website for the 2020-21 Communications and Marketing Action Team for Freemasons Victoria. You will find the latest news of what’s happening in Freemasonry around Victoria. This website is updated daily and is available to the general public. Our aim is to emphasise the ‘positives’ of a great fraternity. Each day, we ‘cherry-pick’
FVNews Daily. No 3. Friday, April 17, 2020From the Communications and Marketing Volunteer Action Team Thanks for joining us• Thanks for reading FVNews Daily. In addition to our email edition and social media posts, we have had 1618 website hits in two days. Some 183 members have opted-in this week to receive the free daily
Gisborne Freemason Graeme Miller has been recognised for his community service work in the Gisborne Gazette local publication. Maxine Barker wrote:
Stephen Carpenter, Past Master at Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge, is Principal Conductor of the Heidelberg Wind Ensemble. Heidelberg Wind Ensemble has had to cancel its first 2020 concert which was due to be performed this Saturday night (Apr. 18) “We decided to put some past performances together and make a concert for Saturday evening. The program
POLCHOW – Christa. Passed away at William Angliss Hospital, aged 84. Beloved, adored and devoted wife of Karl. Much loved mother of Cornelia and Roland. Mother-in-law (Mama) of Peter and Naomi. Treasured Omi of Carla and Adam, Grace, Eve, Mary and Shannon, Nathan, Rawson, Fredrik, and Tameeka. FUNERAL SERVICEA service to celebrate the life of
Geoff Newby, District Co-Ordinator in Gippsland (105) has issued a challenge to local lodges about the initiatives they need to take now for recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic emergency lifts. I have been speaking with brethren recently regarding keeping connected with the Lodge members. This has never been more critical, as we are in hibernation,
