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No. 184. Thursday, April 15, 2021
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Thursday, April 15

• 9.15am for 9.30am. Sale Daylight Lodge. Obligation and Installation of Peter Hamilton by Country Grand Lodge Team with Chris Scott. At Sale Masonic Centre. Lunch at Sale RSL, $20. Book: David Aubrey, 0488 547 725.

• 11am. Samaritan (Daylight) Lodge, Ceremony of the Vacant Chair. At Ivalda Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Albert Victor Lodge. Second Degree. At Ivalda Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Kensington Lodge. Double Second Degree. At Essendon Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Lodge of Concentration. Talk: Joel Solomon. Jewels: Ian Heatley (50), Daniel Pollock (60), Frank Rennie (60). At Ringwood Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Melton Lodge. Vacant Chair. 50-Year Jewel: Ross Knight. At Melton Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Victorian Naval and Military. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7.30pm. Werribee Lodge of Instruction. For all Master Masons. At Werribee Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Williamstown St Andrew Lodge. First Degree. At Williamstown Masonic Centre.

Friday, April 16

• TBA. South Australian Grand Installation.

• TBA. Army Lodge. Combined ANZAC Meeting. At Ivalda Masonic Centre.

• 10am. Bairnsdale Daylight Lodge. Ceremony of the Vacant Chair. At Bairnsdale Masonic Centre.

• 1.30pm. Thanksgiving Service for Brian Kinross. At William Farmer Funerals, 12 Victoria St, Eaglehawk, then Kangaroo Flat Cemetery. VIEW

• 4pm. Installation of Grand Mark. Pre-Recorded. VIEW

• 6.30pm. SEAVIC Lodge. Ark Presentation. At The Athenaeum Club, 87 Collins St, Melbourne. BOOK

• 7.15pm. Sunshine Wisdom Lodge. Double First Degree. At Western Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. The Diamond Valley Lodge. First Degree (Double). At Diamond Creek Masonic Centre.

Saturday, April 17

• 11am-3pm. Combined Lodges ANZAC Reunion Meeting. Cost: $50 for lunch and refreshments. Surplus funds to Legacy. Attire: Service Dress, Decorations, Sam Browne, Battle Dress, Lounge Suit (all with Medals) or Mess Dress (with Miniatures). At Ivalda Masonic Centre. RSVP: April 13. EMAIL

• 3pm. South Australian Grand Installation.
• 4pm. Grand Chapter Installation. Pre-Recorded. VIEW

• 4pm. Koo Wee Rup Lodge. Installation by South Gippsland Team with Paul Vassil. At Koo Wee Rup Masonic Centre.

• 4pm. Rupertswood Numurkah Lodge. Installation by North East Team with David Blake. At Numurkah Masonic Centre.

• 4pm. Zetland Lodge. Installation by 2021 Country Team with Bob Jones. At Freemasons Kyneton. Banquet at Shamrock Hotel, Kyneton. RSVP: April 10.

Sunday, April 18

• TBA. South Australian Grand Installation.

• TBA. Masonic Advancement Program. Third Degree. Attire: Casual Dress. At Greensborough Masonic Centre.

• NIL. Western Mark Lodge of Instruction. In recess until further notice.

• 4pm. Melbourne High School Lodge. First Degree. At Bayside Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Masonic Advancement Program. MAP3. At Greensborough Masonic Centre.

Monday, April 19

• NIL. Footscray Royal Arch Chapter. Meeting Odd Months Only. At Western Masonic Centre.

• 9.30am. Eureka Daylight Lodge. By 2021 Country Team with John McTaggart. At Ballarat Masonic Centre.

• 7pm. Blackburn United Lodge. Double First Degree. At Box Hill Masonic Centre.
• 7.30pm. Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge. Rehearsal: Second Degree.

• 7.30pm. Lodge of Good Companions. Second Degree. At Waverley Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. St George Lodge. First Degree. At Dunolly Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Williamstown Chapter. Election, Eulogies. No catering. At Freemasons Williamstown.

Tuesday, April 20

• TBA. Brunswick United Lodge. First Degree (Double). Jewel Presentation. At Brunswick Masonic Centre.

• TBA. Combermere (English Constitution). Zoom meeting for members only.

• TBA. Elrona Lodge. Vacant Chair, Presentation of MM Certificate. At Greensborough Masonic Centre.

• 10am. Dallas Brooks Lodge. Talk: Peter Russell, The ‘A Model’ Ford. At Wangaratta Masonic Centre.

• 6.30pm. Ballarat-Yarowee Lodge. Installation by 2021 Ceremonial Team. To be attended by Richard Elkington and Tony Bucca. 75-Year Jewel to Bill Messer. 65-Year Jewel to Max Matters. At Ballarat Masonic Centre.

• 6.30pm. Moorabbin Lodge. Installation by 2021 Team. At Bayside Masonic Centre.

• 7pm. 8pm: Visitors. St Andrews In The South Lodge. Jewel Presentation: Ian Apted. At Geelong Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Footscray St John’s Lodge. First Degree, 50-Year Jewel: Malcolm McEgan. At Western Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Lowan Lodge. First Degree. Attire: Full Regalia, no gloves. At Lowan Masonic Centre, Nhill.
• 7.30pm. Mildura Lodge. First Degree. At Sunraysia Masonic Centre, Mildura.

Thursday, April 22

• TBA. Revival Lodge. Vacant Chair Ceremony. At Greensborough Masonic Centre.

• 6.30pm. Victorian Lodge of Research. Installation of Wor. Bro. Dr Lewis Allan. Peter Thornton Memorial Lecture. Dinner at Vatutto Restaurant, Ivanhoe. RSVP: April 14.

• 7.30pm. Creswick Havilah Lodge. Ceremony of the Vacant Chair. Creswick Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. The Lilydale Lodge. Ballot. At Lilydale Masonic Centre.

Friday, April 23

Saturday, April 24

• 3pm. Garibaldi Lodge. Installation by 2021 Lodge with Matt Donato. At Essendon Masonic Centre.

• 4pm. Prince of Wales Lodge. Installation by 2021 Country Team. At Smythesdale Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Maritime Lodge. Double Second Degree. At Williamstown Masonic Centre.

Sunday, April 25 – ANZAC Day

• Throughout Day. Dawn Service, Marches across Victoria.

Monday, April 26

• TBA. Baden Powell Lodge. First Degree. At Waverley Masonic Centre.

• TBA. Metropolis Lodge. Vacant Chair. First Degree Tracing Board. At Brunswick Masonic Centre.

• 9.30am for 10am. Derrimut Daylight Lodge. Installation by 2021 Team with Richard Elkington. At Freemasons Sunshine. Bookings essential: Bill Schrank, 0400 867 123.

• 6.30pm. Baxter Lodge. 2021 Team with Tony Bucca. At Frankston and District Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Lodge of Quest. Regular Meeting. At Ringwood Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Yarraville Lodge. Talk: ‘Nurses In The Theatre of War’. Vacant Chair Ceremony. At Yarraville Masonic Centre.

Tuesday, April 27

• TBA. Admiral Collingwood Lodge. Vacant Chair. 25-Year and 40-Year Badges. At Ivalda Masonic Centre.

• 6pm. Epicurean Lodge. Vacant Chair Remembrance: David Thompson. 50-Year Jewel: Jim Long. At Geelong Masonic Centre. Dinner at Mambo Towers.

• 6.30pm. Mt Franklin St George Lodge. Installation by 2021 Country Team with John McTaggart. At Freemasons Daylesford.

• 6.30pm. Warragul Lodge. Installation by Gippsland team with Chris Scott. At West Gippsland Masonic Centre, Warragul 

• 7pm. Middle Park Lodge. First Degree. 60-year jewel to Chester Toogood. At Freemasons Melbourne. BOOKING ESSENTIAL

• 7pm. Mount Scopus and Collegians Lodge. 400th meeting. Talk: History of the Lodge, by Harry Adlerstein. Double Second Degree. BOOK.

• 7.30pm. City of Footscray-Wyndham Lodge. Emergency Meeting. First Degree. At Western Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Djerriwarrh Lodge. Obligation. Double First Degree. At Melton Masonic Centre.

Wednesday, April 28

• TBA. Werribee Mark Lodge. Double Advancement Ceremony. At Werribee Masonic Centre.

• TBA. Weston Street United Lodge. Master’s Last Night. At Brunswick Masonic Centre.

• 7pm. Lodge Fraternal. Double First Degree. 50-Year Jewel for David Kweitel. At Freemasons Bayside.

• 7.30pm. King David Lodge. Double Second Degree. At Freemasons Bayside.

• 7.30pm. Yarra Glen Lodge. Ceremony of the Vacant Chair. At Lilydale Masonic Centre.

Thursday, April 29

• NIL. Endeavour Virtual Lodge (Online). No meeting this month.

Saturday, May 1

• 3pm. Union Lodge of North Gippsland. Installation 2021 Team. At Bairnsdale Masonic Centre.
• 4pm. Clifton Hill Lodge. Installation. By Tony Bucca and 2021 Team. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 4pm. Kyabram Lodge. Installation by Hillel Benedykt and Don Reynolds, with 2015 and 2016 teams. At Kyabram Masonic Centre.

• 4pm. Rosebank Lodge. Installation by John Patterson and Bellarine and Otway Team. At Beeac Masonic Centre.

Sunday, May 2

• 10am. Commonwealth Lodge. Installation by Richard Elkington and Gippsland Team. At Mirboo North Masonic Centre. Banquet at 1pm at Mirboo North Senior Citizens’ Centre, Baromi Park. $25. RSVP: Andrew Geary, 0400 527 689

Tuesday, May 4

• 7.30pm. Masonic Advancement Program MAP3. At Brunswick Masonic Centre.

Wednesday, May 5

• 6.30pm. Glenroy Lodge. Installation by Andrew McPhee and 2021 Team. At Essendon Masonic Centre.

Thursday, May 6

• 6.30pm. Point Nepean Lodge. Installation by John Rodrigo and 2021 Team. At Sorrento Masonic Centre.

• 7.15pm. Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge. Second Degree. At Ivalda Masonic Centre.

Saturday, May 8

• 2.30pm. Sunbury Lodge. Installation by Highlanders. At Goonawarra Community Centre.

• 3.30pm. Old Melburnians Lodge. Installation of Will Billings by Barry Reaper and 2019 Team. At Freemasons Bayside. 6.30pm. Festive Board. Partners and guests. At a private club, 22 Park St, Brighton.
• 4pm. Colac Lodge. Installation by Tony Bucca and 2021 Team. At Colac Masonic Centre.

• 4pm. Henty Re-Consecration. By Richard Elkington and 2021 Team. At Freemasons Mount Waverley.

Monday, May 10

• 5.30pm. Lodge of Commerce. Installation by John Rodrigo and 2021 Team. At Freemasons Melbourne.

Tuesday, May 11

• TBC. New Members’ Night. With Richard Elkington and Tony Bucca. At Freemasons Bayside.

• 6.30pm. Robbie Burns Phoenix Lodge. Installation by Richard Elkington and 2021 Team. At Western Masonic Centre.

Thursday, May 13

• 7pm. Gisborne Lodge. Installation by John McTaggart and 2021 Team. At Gisborne Masonic Centre.

Friday, May 14

• 7pm. Rutherglen Lodge. Installation: John Lloyd. District Team led by Bill Schultz. EMAIL

Saturday, May 15

• TBC. The Sunshine Wisdom Lodge. Installation by Tony Bucca and 2021 Team. At Western Masonic Centre.

• 9.30am. Bairnsdale Daylight Lodge. Installation by Chris Scott and Gippsland Team. At Bairnsdale Masonic Centre.
• 10am. Hamilton Grange Lodge. Installation by John Patterson and Bellarine-Otway Team. At Hamilton Masonic Centre.
• 3.30pm. Lara Lodge. Installation by Richard Elkinmgton and 2021 Team. At Lara Masonic Centre.

• 5pm. Rutherglen Lodge. Installation by Bill Scchultz and North East Team. At Rutherglen Masonic Centre.

Sunday, May 16

• 10am. Masonic Advancement Program MAP1. At Greensborough Masonic Centre.
• 4pm. Walhalla Lodge. Installation by Richard Elkington and Gippsland Team. At Freemasons Walhalla.

Monday, May 17

• 7pm. United Wimmera Royal Ark Mariner Lodge. Lecture. At Ararat Masonic Centre.

• 7.30pm. Gippsland Lakes Lodge. Presentation of District Co-Ordinator Collar by Richard Elkington. At Lakes Entrance Masonic Centre.

Tuesday, May 18

• 9.30am. Lodge of the Great Ocean Road. Installation by John Patterson and Bellarine-Otway Team. At Torquay Improvement Building.

• 9.30am. Woolamai Daylight Lodge. Installation by South Gippsland Team. At Wonthaggi Masonic Centre.

• 6.30pm. Henty Lodge. Installation by Roy Alderton and 2021 Team. At Freemasons Mount Waverley.

Thursday, May 20

• 6.30pm. Mornington Lodge. Installation by John Rodrigo and 2021 Team. At Mornington Masonic Centre.

Friday, May 21

• 7pm. Bayside District Lodges. 160th Anniversary Ball. Entertainment: Wilbur Wilde and the Troubleshooters, Kingsfords. Talk: Richard Elkington. In aid of Les Twentyman Foundation. BOOK

Saturday, May 22

• 3pm. Traralgon Lodge. Installation by Richard Elkington and 2021 Team. At Latrobe Valley Masonic Centre.

• 4pm. Djerriwarrh Lodge. Installation by Highlanders Team. At Freemasons Bacchus Marsh.

• 4pm. St Andrews In The South Lodge. Installation by Bill Lodge and Bellarine-Otway Team. At Freemasons Geelong.

• 4.30pm. Lowan Lodge. Installation by John McTaggart and 2021 Team. At Nhill Masonic Centre.
• 5.30pm. Lodge Cornucopia. Installation by Chris Scott and Gippsland Team. At Warragul Masonic Centre.

• 6.30pm. Baden Powell Lodge. Installation by Tony Bucca and 2021 Team. At Freemasons Mount Waverley.

Sunday, May 23

• 3pm. King David Lodge. Installation by John Rodrigo and 2021 Team. At Bayside Masonic Centre.

Wednesday, May 26

• 6.30pm. Lodge Fraternal. Installation by Hillel Benedykt and Team of Past Masters. At Bayside Masonic Centre.

• 6.30pm. Weston Street United Lodge. Installation by John Rodrigo and 2021 Team. At Brunswick Masonic Centre.

Thursday, May 27

• 6.30pm. Morwell Lodge. Installation by Tony Bucca and 2021 Team. At Latrobe Masonic Centre.

• 7pm. Western District Lodges. MAP1 and MAP2 Presentations. Phone: 0418 175 282. At Western Masonic Centre. 8pm. MAP3 Presentation.

Friday, May 28

• 7.15pm. Mordialloc Lodge of Charity. Annual Firemen’s Night. Attended by Richard Elkington. At South Eastern Masonic Centre.

Saturday, May 29

• TBA. Lodge Belvoir. Installation by John Rodrigo and 2021 Team. At Wodonga Masonic Centre.

• 4pm. Tresco and Chisel United Lodge. Installation by John McTaggart and 2021 Team. At Freemasons Swan Hill.

• 5pm. Mitchell Lodge. Installation by Richard Elkington and 2021 Team. At Broadford Masonic Centre.

Sunday, May 30

• 10am. Masonic Church Service. Skipton St Uniting Church, Ballarat.

Saturday, June 19

• 9am-3pm. Lodge Secretary’s Course. By Eric Williams and Barry Reaper. Cost: $20. Lunch and refreshments provided. At Greensborough Masonic Centre. BOOK

Videos

• From 4pm Friday: Grand Mark Installation. VIEW• From 4pm Saturday.Supreme Grand Chapter Installation.VIEW

Essential Information

• Freemasons Victoria. Re-Opening Lodges: The Manual. Version 2. READ
• Freemasons Victoria. COVID-19 Modifications for Lodge Ceremonies. LOG INat Freemasons Victoria website

Watch Us Grow!

• FVNews continues to grow, thanks to the support of Freemasons across Victoria. Today’s issue includes 121 What’s On listings. FVNews reaches about 2500 members each issue through opt-in email subscriptions, direct to the FVNews.com.au website, and through the Facebook synopsis links.

Vale Harold Fraser

• We regret to advise of the passing to the Grand Lodge Above above of  WBro Harold Adam Fraser PJGD, late of Tudor Lodge No. 815, aged 99, 66 years a Freemason.

Vale John Lamond

• We regret to advise of the passing to the Grand Lodge Above above of  RWor. Bro. John Colin Lamond PJGW of the Derrimut Daylight Lodge No. 905 on Wednesday, April 14.

Vale Bruce Latimer

• We regret to advise of the passing to the Grand Lodge Above above of  RWor. Bro Bruce Graham Latimer PJGW yesterday afternoon peacefully in his sleep, at Cabrini Hospital, surrounded by his wife, his three children and his five grandchildren. Son, Steve Latimer (Master-Elect of Zetland Lodge) said these words at his father’s 65-Year bar presentation: “He was initiated into Lodge of Rhythm No. 419, barely four months after his wedding to the love of his life, Lois, his wife of 65 years, in September 1953. Passed and raised in 1954, he became their Lodge Social Secretary in 1963 until 1968.

In July 1969, he joined Scotch Collegians’ Lodge No. 396, and at the same time, became Junior Warden at Lodge of Rhythm, following onto Senior Warden in 1970 and eventually installed into the chair of King Solomon as Worshipful Master in 1971.  In 1971, he also acted as Pro-WM at Scotch Collegians’ Lodge during Wor. Bro. Tom Turnbull’s absence (interstate).

• “From 1973 to 1977, Bruce was very busy; as Assistant Director of Ceremonies at Lodge of Rhythm, simultaneously 1973-1975 in the same role at Scotch Collegians’ Lodge, becoming their Director of Ceremonies from 1975-1977, as well as Lodge of Rhythm’s Director 1978-1982. After a short break from office, he became Secretary at Lodge of Rhythm in 1983, and oversaw the amalgamation of Lodge of Rhythm and Lodge Melody into Lodge of Rhythm and Melody, where he remained as Secretary until 1996, when their warrant was returned.  In 1984, he obligated me into as an entered apprentice, then as a Fellowcraft, and then again as a Master Mason. In 1994, Bruce again obligated me and installed me into the Chair of King Solomon at Scotch Collegians Lodge No. 396. In 1996, many members from Lodge of Rhythm and Melody joined Lodge of Good Companions No. 647, meeting at Waverley Masonic Centre. In 1999, Bruce again stepped up to the plate (desk) and became Secretary through to 2007.

• “Over and above of his own lodge duties, he performed as Inspector of Workings for The Army Lodge No. 478 at 300 Albert Street and for City of Collingwood Lodge No. 464 at Collingwood from 1996-1999. He was also a Board Member on the UGLV Board of Benevolence from 1989-1997 and a Board Member for Freemasons Homes (now Royal Freemasons) 1991-1994. He was conferred ranks of PGSwdB (1982), PSGD (1989), PGIWkgs (1996) and PJGW (2006). Outside of Freemasonry, Bruce has been a Justice of the Peace (since 1963) and was President of that Association from 1985-1988, and has until recently, volunteered for many years, as a JP at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.“View Grand Installations

• The Grand Installations of both Grand Mark and Supreme Grand Chapter have been pre-recorded and will be released for viewing at 4pm on Friday (April 16) and Saturday (April 17) respectively. Wayne Smith says: “In many ways, this is an historical moment in the life of Grand Mark and Supreme Grand Chapter – never before have we pre-recorded a Grand Installation. With any luck, it will be the one and only time.”
• Grand Mark. From 4pm Friday. VIEW
• Supreme Grand Chapter. From 4pm Saturday. VIEW

Bookings now being taken

• Laurie Jacobs, Secretary of Lodge of Commerce, advises: “Bookings are now open for our Installation of the Master Elect Bro. Ashok Sherwal SWon Monday, May 10, tyling at 5:30 pm, to be conducted  by RWBro John Rodrigo SGW, assisted by his Grand Lodge Team at Freemasons Melbourne. Partners and guests are especially invited to attend the Festive Board from 8pm.” BOOK

Masonic Mailbag

• Rob Body, PM of Lodge of Australia Felix writes: “I well remember John Whelan at The lLdge of Aviation, particularly because my late father-in-law (David Pummeroy) when he was in the chair there.John was helpful as I installed David as a PM (no GL) and was supported by Moss Darby and his GL team. I have lost some contact with many of the members of 531 and was surprised to read of his passing in the Herald Sun.”

Pithy Paragraphs

• United Wimmera Lodge of Mark Master Masons has cancelled its May meeting. The next meeting will be held in July.
• We hear news that Geoffrey Davey has been discharged from hospital after a three-week furlough.
World News

• Freemasons across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight helped raise £1million to support those in need during the COVID pandemic in 2020, says The Island Echo. READ MORE

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Sincere Thanks

• Amongst those who assisted with contributions (and personal encouragement) have included: Steve Latimer, Len Baker, Graham Berry, Tony Bucca, Bill Schrank, David Waugh, Peter Harris, Emmanuel Marabeliotakis, Murray Luxford, Eddie Levey, Laurie Jacobs, Andrew Geary, Joel Solomon, Rob Body, Wayne Smith, Craig Spendlove, John Lloyd, Phil Davernport, Brian McDowell, Jeff Denison, Harry Adlerstein, Robert Boileau, Bruce Stockdale, Damien Hudson.

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Famous Masonic Characters
• Boyle Travers Finniss (1807-1893), soldier, surveyor and distinguished public servant. First SA Premier. Initiated SA Lodge of Friendship in 1838. MLA MLC. (With thanks to Damien Hudson, Lodge Devotion.)

Masonic Knowledge
• There was 18 million hours of volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic, reports Your Area (UK). READ MORE 

Masonic Wisdom
•  “Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.” – Bro. Norman Vincent Peale

The Last Word
•  “It’s no use switching to another station because I’m on the lot. I’ve got you.”. – Bro. Henry Bolte, during the 1958 election.

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