FVNews
No. 225. Saturday, September 10, 2022

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In This Issue

1. The Queen and the Craft

2. Paying Our Respects
3. This Week
4. Pithy Paragraphs

5. Fun Newsletter

6. New Subscribers

7. Sincere Thanks

8. Please Send Your Summons

9. World News

10. Things To Do

11. Foundation Success Stories

12. Our People

13. Be A FFV Director

14. What’s On (186 listings)

1. ‘The Queen and the Craft’

• For the past 70 years, every Lodge at every meeting has honoured the Toast of ‘The Queen and the Craft’. It is with profound sorrow that we record the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Friday (Sept. 9), AEST.
• Grand Secretary Bruce Cowie said: “”The thoughts of all Freemasons in the State of Victoria, Australia, are with the Royal Family as they grieve for their Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. The Queen demonstrated extraordinary dedication and commitment to duty throughout her Reign and did so with graceful strength and admirable determination. The Queen ruled through the decades of change, from the dark post-war years through to the new horizons of the 21st century, providing continuity for the nation and thereby to those nations of the Commonwealth. • “Many who do not know each other will, as a result of public grief, come together to mourn a national figure who has been consistent throughout our lives and for whom we have enormous affection despite not knowing her personally.The thoughts, prayers and continuing loyalty of all Brethren are with the Royal family on this very sad occasion.”

2. Paying Our Respects

• Bruce Cowie, Grand Secretary, advises that the following protocols are to be observed:• During the period of mourning no Masonic Fires are to be given. The mourning period will conclude on December 8, 2022.
• All Lodge Summonses issued prior to the funeral are to have a black border.
• The Loyal toast is now “The King and the Craft”
• All photos of the Queen are to have their frames draped with a black cloth. The Queen is to remain visible and only the outer borders (top, left and right) covered. The photo should be removed following the funeral and replaced with a photo of the King. 

• The following prayers are to be read at the First Time of Rising in Lodges:
• WM: “Brethren, you will please rise and turn to the East for prayer”.
Chaplain: “Almighty and Eternal God, we ask Thee to take into Thy keeping the spirit of our beloved Queen Elizabeth II of most happy memory. Grant unto her a crown of everlasting righteousness; number her amongst Thine elect and may she find favour in Thy sight. Bless and comfort all the members of the Royal Family in this hour of sorrow”. So Mote it Be

• WM: “Brethren, please join with me in a minute’s silence’
The second prayer read for the King: “Almighty God, who rulest over all the kingdoms of the world, and dost order them according to Thy good pleasure; we yield Thee thanks even in the midst of our sorrow that Thou hath been pleased to set Thy servant Charles to be our King. Let Thy wisdom be his guide and let Thine arm strengthen him. Let truth and justice, peace and charity abound in his day. Direct all his counsels and endeavours to Thy glory and the welfare of his subjects. Let him always possess the hearts of his people. Let his reign be long and prosperous”. So Mote it Be

3. This Week

• Anthony Bucca, Deputy Grand Master, Acting Grand Master, has organised for a letter of condolence to be sent to the Private Secretary of His Majesty, the King, Charles III. A courtesy copy of that letter has been forwarded to His Royal Highness, Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England, accompanied by the sympathies of Victorian brethren.

• An observance paying tribute to the life of Her Majesty The Queen will be held at the start of the Quarterly Communication on Wednesday, September 21.

• Anthony Bucca attended Gordon Lodge’s Rectified Scottish Rite First Degree at Essendon on Thursday (Sep. 8).
• The Acting Grand Master will lead a parade of Freemasons in regalia at the Kyneton Daffodil Festival on Sunday (Sep. 11).
• The Acting Grand Master will host an in-person meeting of Senior Grand Officers at Freemasons Melbourne on Wednesday (Sep. 14).
• On Sunday, September 18 (at 1.30pm), the Acting Grand Master will hold a Forum at Freemasons Benalla.

4. Pithy Paragraphs

• A photo of King Charles III can be downloaded HERE
• Have you booked your seat for the Quarterly Communication on Wednesday, September 21 at Bayside? BOOK HERE

• Due to a clash of dates, the Northern District Annual Meeting and Dinner will now be held from 7.30pm on Thursday, October 27. The Acting Grand Master, Anthony Bucca, will be in attendance.

• Albert Victor Lodge is holding a closed meeting, no visitors, at Freemasons Ivalda this Thursday (Sep. 15), afterwards at the Sir Henry Barkly Hotel, Heidelberg.

• The AFL Grand Final will be shown on the big screen at Freemasons Keysborough from 1pm on Saturday, September 1pm. There will be footy food including pies and hot dogs. Entry is $10 for adults.• A Darts Competition Club Night will be held at Freemasons Keysborough from 7pm on Friday, September 30. Phone David Alexander, 0409 971 294.

5. NZ Newsletter

• Freemasons New Zealand  Fun Newsletter can be read HERE
• The NZ Northern District Newsletter can be read HERE

6. New Subscribers• We are building FVNews to be a vital guide to Masonry in Victoria. You can have your free copy emailed to your inbox. Use the ‘Subscribe’ option at www.FVNews.com.au Have you signed on the newest Masons in your Lodge? 

7. Sincere Thanks

• Amongst those who assisted with contributions and encouragement have included: Bruce Cowie, Ken Cribbes, Ray Wyld, David Draffin, Bob Orr, Eric Williams, Barry Reaper, Bruce Wilde, Neville Wiggins, John MacDonald, Russell Porter, David Grant, Robert Kerr, Shawn Momen, Rahim Samat, Silvio Mignone, Rob Layton, Lisa Coleman, Rob Layton, James Jolly, Peter Cohen, Ian Sterritt, Peter Harris, Neil Cripps, Ian Mackenzie.

8. Please send your Summons
• Lodges can assist FVNews by sending emails about every lodge meeting and event to editor@FVNews.com.au – please include us on your Lodge Summons mailing list. 

9. World News• The United Grand Lodge of England, at its WEBSITE, stated: “It was with the greatest sadness that the United Grand Lodge of England learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, our longest serving British Sovereign. Queen Elizabeth’s father, His late Majesty King George VI and her consort, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, were both Freemasons. Her cousin, HRH The Duke of Kent, has been Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of England since 1967, and will be sending a message of condolence on behalf of all English Freemasons to His Majesty The King. Another of her cousins, HRH Prince Michael of Kent, has been Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of England and Wales since 1982, and an announcement is being made from Mark Masons’ Hall. God Save The King.”
• A Masonic Lodge at McCook, Nebraska, has pledged $250,000 towards a local swimming pool. READ MORE
• A Cambridgeshire Freemason has delivered more than 32,000 Teddy Bears to a local hospital. READ MORE

10. Things To Do

• READ about the history of Masonic Temples in Oklahoma (US).
• LEARN about the Argentine Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons jumping into nonfungible tokens (NFTs), but with a philanthropic twist. They are releasing 77 digital art NFTs under the name CryptoMasons, with profits going back to local charities supported by the chapter.
• READ about 100 years at Freemasons Cessnock (NSW).
• PLAN to attend the South East Masonic Centre (Keysborough) ‘Day At The Races’ on Melbourne Cup Day (Tues., Nov. 1). Morning tea on arrival at 11am, a two-course lunch. Calcutta, sweeps. Racing on the big screen. $25 per person. Contact: Bob Thornton, 9884 0235.

11. Foundation Success Stories• Freemasons Foundation Victoria advises grants approved last month: Victoria Police Legacy (via Acting Grand Master), $2000, (Sandringham District Lodge), $4000; Very Special Kids (via FFV Board), $10,000; GV Health Foundation(with Valley Chapter, the new Shepparton-Mooroopna Lodge, GV Mark, Eschol Daylight, GV Royal Ark Mariner, Star of Valley KTs, Royal and Select Masters), $55,000; Heywood and District Secondary College (Portland Masonic Lodge), $700, $4000; Portland Secondary College (Portland Masonic Lodge), $700.
• Scholarship grants via the Epworth Hospital totalled $6000.
• Education Support Grants included: Benambra Lodge, $2200; Lodge of Unity, $750; Gippsland Lakes Lodge, Mitchell River Lodge, Union Lodge, Bairnsdale Daylight, $23,000; Bogong Lodge, $800; Orbost Lodge, $500; Portland Lodge, $125, $500, $125, $500; Allara Lodge, $900.

12. Our People

• Ray Wyld writes about the installation of Jim Goudie at Hearts of Oak at Bayside on Thursday night (Sep. 9). “Thanks to Past Grand Master Richard Elkington’s great recall for events and Masonic friends recalled that there were three Past master of Gippsland Lodges in 1982-83: Past Grand Master Richard was Master of Heyfield Lodge; Stuart McMillan, Grand Herald, was at Stratford, Maffra and Avon Lodge; and Ray Wyld was Master  of Sale/Gippsland.  Visiting in that era was the normal part of Freemasonry so our paths often crossed from Orbost to Warragul. What a coincidence that after 40 years we would meet again in a Lodge temple in Melbourne Bayside, a long way from our initial meetings.”

13. Be A FFV Director

• Vacancies on the Board of Directors. Freemasons Foundation Victoria Limited is inviting expressions of interest from Brethren who believe that they can make a worthwhile contribution to the philanthropic activities of Freemasons in Victoria in the role of Director. FFV is a public company limited by guarantee, and the trustee for both The Freemasons Public Charitable Foundation (FPCF) and Freemasons Benevolent Fund (FBF). FFV’s principal purpose is to undertake philanthropic activities in Victoria. Please visit our website for more information www.freemasonsfoundation.org  
• The Annual General Meeting of FFV will be held in November 2022, at which Director appointments will be confirmed. Applications, providing details of relevant experience and qualifications, should be emailed to the Company Secretary neil@freemasonsfoundation.org before September 30, 2022.
• This is a voluntary position and carriers no stipend. Out-of-pocket expenses whilst on official business will be reimbursed. Board meetings are held 6 times a year, in addition you will need to make yourself available to attend Lodges and/or functions.
Key responsibilities include: Review and approve the strategies, plans and policies of the Foundation; Ensure the adequacy and efficiency of internal controls and reporting systems; Act at all times in accordance with the Constitution of FFV and Trust Deeds of FPCF and FBF; Comply with the minimum governance standards set by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC); To act with reasonable care and diligence.; To act in good faith in the best interest of the organisation and for proper purpose.; Not to improperly use information or position; To disclose conflicts of interest; To ensure that financial affairs are managed responsibly; Knowing and carrying out your duties as a Board member will help the organisation to achieve its charitable purpose and protect its resources against misuse.; You can find more information about your duties as a Director on the ACNC’s website (www.acnc.gov.au) or from the Company Secretary.
 

14. What’s On (186 listings)
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Details below are published in good faith, according to latest available information. E&OE.
Arrangements are subject to change at short notice. Please check with Lodge Secretaries.

Saturday, September 10

• 10am-4pm. ‘Conducting A Masonic Commemoration Ceremony’ Course. Fee: $25. At Freemasons Ballarat. RSVP by August 31: jglover@bigpond.net.au

• 2.30pm. United Wimmera Royal Ark Mariner Lodge. Enthronement.

• 3pm. Bairnsdale Holy Royal Arch Chapter. Installation. At Freemasons Bairnsdale. Banquet at Lake of China, $40.

• 3pm. Lodge Devotion. Installation of Roger McKay. At Freemasons Collingwood.

• 3pm. Plaridel Lodge. Obligation of Master-Elect. At Freemasons Western.

• 3pm. Warrnambool Lodge. Installation of Russell Porter by 2022 Country Team

• 4pm. Euroa Vega Lodge. Installation of Mark Wheatland by David Blake and North-East Team. At Freemasons Euroa.

• 4pm. Lodge of Quest. Installation of Steve Simpson by 2018 Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team. Ladies in the South.

• 5.30pm. United Wimmera Lodge of Mark Master Masons. Installation. 

• 7.30pm. Prince of Wales Lodge. Second Degree Working Tools and Tracing Board Lectures. At Freemasons Smythesdale.

Sunday, September 11

• TBA. Freemasons to march in regalia in Grand Parade for Kyneton Daffodil Festival.

• 9am. Bairnsdale Holy Royal Arch Chapter. Breakfast. $5 each. At Freemasons Bairnsdale.

• 2pm. Walhalla Lodge. Meeting at Old Gippstown, Moe. Admission: $10, aults. Attire: Neat casual with regalia. 

Monday, September 12

• 10am. Maroondah Daylight Lodge. Talk by Danny Pollock. At Freemasons Ringwood.

• 2pm. Old Scotch Collegians Lodge. 80-Year Jewel to Maurice Smith. 60-Year Jewel to Brian Morris. By Richard Elkington. At Riversdale Golf Club.

• 6.30pm. Lodge of Commerce. Opening and Full Closing. Explaining Our Pamphlets. Dining at Builders Arms Hotel, Fitzroy, at 6.30pm. Then, from 8pm, at Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7.30pm. Board of Installed Masters. Talk: Q&A on rituals and secrets of the BoIM. Richard Elkington. Attire: Dinner Suit and undress regalia. $20. At Freemasons Bayside. BOOK

• 7.30pm. Ivalda Lodge of Instruction. At Freemasons Ivalda.

• 7.30pm. Masonic Council Meeting. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7.30pm. United Ararat lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Ararat.

Tuesday, September 13

• TBA. Duke of Abercorn Lodge. At Freemasons Bacchus Marsh.

• TBA. Golden andc Corinthian Lodge. Installation of RWBro. Cartwright by Richard Elkington and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Bendigo.

• 6.15pm. Marangan Lodge. Installation of Chris Halligan by John McKernan and North East Team. At Freemasons Benalla.

• 6.15pm. Victoria Mark Lodge. Double Advancement. At Kelvin Club.
• 6.30pm. University Lodge. Lyceum Night. At Graduate House, Carlton.

• 7pm. Richmond Lodge. Closed Meeting. At Freemasons Box Hill.

• 7.30pm. Brighton District Lodge. MM Certificates. Unity Badge. At Freemasons Bayside.

• 7.30pm. Colac Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Colac.

• 7.30pm. Constitution Transition. North-West District. At Freemasons Swan Hill.

• 7.30pm. Lord Northcote Lodge. At Freemasons Ivalda.

• 7.30pm. Maryborough Lodge. Demonstration Second Degree. At Freemasons Maryborough.

• 7.30pm. Robbie Burns Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Western.

• 7.30pm. Victoria Royal Ark Mariners Lodge. At the Kelvin Club.

Wednesday, September 14

• 6pm. Senior Grand Officers Meeting. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 6pm. Meredith Lodge. Favourite charges. At Freemasons Lara.

• 6.45pm for 7pm. MAP1. Central District. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7.15pm. Mordialloc Lodge of Charity. Third Degree. At Freemasons Keysborough.

• 7.30pm. Berwick-Balcara Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Berwick.

• 7.30pm. Cosmopolitan Lodge. Talk. At Freemasons Queenscliff.

• 7.30pm. Fairfield Lodge. Obligation of the Master-Elect. At Freemasons Ivalda.

• 7.30pm. Greensborough Chapter. At Freemasons Greensborough.

• 7.30pm. Lord Somers Australasian Chapter. EMM Degree. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7.30pm. Phillip Island Lodge. Masonic Quiz: Glen Ricards. At Freemasons Cowes.

• 7.30pm. Traralgon Lodge. Talk. At Freemasons Latrobe Valley.

• 7.30pm. United Memorial and Merebin Lodge. Full Open and Close in three degrees. Vacant chair. At Freemasons Irymple.

• 7.30pm. United Schools Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Bayside.

• 7.30pm. Williamstown Lodge. Talk: Brendan Kyne, ‘Frenchmen, Chaps and Rogues – Freemasonry in the Colony of Victoria in the 1800s’. At Freemasons Williamstown.

Thursday, September 15

• 9.45am for 10am. Sale Daylight Lodge. Charges of the Third Degree. At Freemasons Sale.

• 11am. Samaritan Lodge. Investiture of Officers. Talk in South: Max Smith, ‘Kings Masters Group’. At Freemasons Ivalda.

• 6.30pm. St John’s lodge. Installation of Andrew Robson by Peter Bond and 2022 Country Team. At Freemasons Ballarat.

• 7.30pm. 2023 Grand Team Auditions. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7.30pm. Albert Edward Lodge. Master’s Last Night. At Freemasons Alexandra.

• 7.30pm. Albert Victor Lodge. Closed Non-Ceremonial Meeting. Attire: Smart Casual with Regalia. At Freemasons Ivalda, afterwards at Sir Henry Barkly Hotel, Heidelberg.

• 7.30pm. Kensington Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Essendon.

• 7.30pm. Lodge of Concentration. Lectures. At Freemasons Ringwood.

• 7.30pm. Melton Lodge. Obligation of Master-Elect. At Freemasons Melton.

• 7.30pm. Portland Lodge. Obligation of Master-Elect. At Freemasons Portland.

• 7.30pm. Victorian Naval and Military Mark Lodge. At Freemasons Collingwood.

• 7.30pm. Victory United Mark. At Freemasons Brunswick.

• 7.30pm. Werribee Lodge of Instruction. At Freemasons Werribee.

Friday, September 16

• 10.30am. Bairnsdale Daylight Lodge. At Freemasons Bairnsdale.

• 3pm. Chair presentation to Fr Bob Maguire, 91 Victoria Ave, Middle Park, by Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge and Amicus Lodge.

• 6.30pm. Dandenong Lodge. Install;ation of George Streitberg. $25. At Freemasons Keysborough.

• 7pm. Army Lodge. Battle of Long Tan Commemoration Meeting. Non-Masons, and partners welcome. Attire: Mess Dress, Uniform, Dinner Suit. Richard Elkington to attend. Fee: $45.  At Freemasons Ivalda. Book: jpwatson@optusnet.com.au

• 7.30pm. The Diamond Valley Lodge. At Freemasons Diamond Creek.

• 7.30pm. Maroondah District. MAP. At Freemasons Ringwood.

• 7.30pm. Melbourne Holy Royal Arch Chapter. Talk: Ian Brown. At Freemasons Waverley.

Saturday, September 17

• 3pm. Lodge Devotion. Installation of Roger McKay by Unamanity Team. At Freemasons Collingwood.

• 4pm. Cohuna Lodge. Installation of Grant Smith by John McYaggart and 2021 Team. At Freemasons Cohuna.

• 4pm. Lodge of Progress/ Installation of David Alexander by Don Reynolds and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Berwick.

• 4pm. Williamstown St Andrew Lodge. Installation of Norm Nicol by Highlanders. At Freemasons Williamstown. BOOK

• 4.30pm. Grand Council of the Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees. Richard Elkington. At Freemasons Bayside.

• 4.30pm. Lodge of Unit. Installation of Ronald Lowen by North East Team. At Freemasons Bright.

• 6.30pm. Duke of Abercorn Lodge. Installation by Highlanders. At Freemasons Bacchus Marsh.

• 6.30pm. Lodge of Quest. Installation of Steve Simpson by Richard Elkington and Combined 2018 Team. Barry Dyce to proclaim. At Freemasons Maroondah.

• 7.30pm. Sturt Buninyong Lodge. Demonstration Second Degree. At Freemasons Buninyong.

Sunday, September 18
• 8am-4pm. Dimboola Lodge. Bunnings Sausage Sizzle. At Freemasons Horsham.

• 1.30pm. Acting Grand Master’s Forum. At Freemasons Benalla.

• 6pm. Zodiac Knights Masters group. Old Time Movie Night. All funds to United Minds Community Services, Yarrambat. Adults: $15. Soup and Sandwiches. At Freemasons Preston. Contact: Marie, 0411 152 296.

Monday, September 19

• 9.30am. Moorpanyal Lodge. Installation of Chris Formosa by Peter Bond and 2022 Country Team. At Freemasons Geelong.

• 10am. Eureka Daylight Lodge. Talk: White Ribbon Day. At Freemasons Ballarat.

• 10am. Gordon Ark. Enthronement. At Freemasons Preston.

• 10.30am. Footscray HRA Chapter. Exaltation. At Freemasons Western.

• 7pm. Blackburn United Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Box Hill.

• 7pm. Commercial Council. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7pm. King David Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Bayside.

• 7.15pm. Melbourne St Clair Reunion Lodge. Second Degree. At Freemasons Melbourne.• 7.30pm. Gippsland Forest Lodge. MAP2. At Freemasons West Gippsland (Warragul)

• 7.30pm. Maribyrnong Mark Lodge. At Freemasons Essendon.

• 7.30pm. St George Lodge. Working Tools in All Degrees. Full Closing. At Freemasons Dunolly.

• 7.30pm. Wimmera Lodge. Obligation of Master-Elect. At Freemasons Horsham.

Tuesday, September 20

• 10am. Lodge of Great Ocean Road. Talk. At Torquay.

• 10am. The Sir Dallas Brooks Daylight Lodge. Second Degree. At Freemasons Wangaratta.

• 6.30pm. Lilydale Royal Ark Mariner Lodge. Enthronement of Alan Jenkins. At Freemasons Lilydale.

• 7.30pm. Ballarat Yarrowee Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Ballarat.

• 7.30pm. Brunswick Lodge. At Freemasons Brunswick.

• 7.30pm. Combermere Lodge (UK). At Freemasons Ivalda.

• 7.30pm. Elrona Lodge. Second Degree. At Freemasons Greensborough.

• 7.30pm. Footscray St John’s Lodge. Second Degree. At Freemasons Western.

• 7.30pm. Maritime Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Williamstown.

• 7.30pm. Mildura Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Sunraysia (Irymple).

• 7.30pm. St Andrews In The South. Third Degree. At Freemasons Geelong.

Wednesday, September 21

• 7pm. Grand Lodge Team Ladies. Dinner. At Sandringham Yacht Club. RSVP: September 9.

• 7.30pm. Quarterly Communication. At Freemasons Bayside.

Thursday, September 22
• 7.15pm. Omega Group. At Carmelo’s Pizza, Brunswick East.

• 7pm. Western District. MAP1 and MAP2. 8pm. MAP3. At Freemasons Western (Sunshine).

• 7.30pm. Creswick Havilah Lodge. Talk: ‘The First Degree by Q&A’. At Freemasons Creswick.

• 7.30pm. Lilydale Lodge. Discussion on Charities. Footy theme in the South. At Freemasons Lilydale.

• 7.30pm. Lodge Revival. At Freemasons Greensborough.

• 7.30pm. Morwell Lodge. Talk, WBro. Craig, ‘The Navy’. At Freemasons Traralgon.

• 7.30pm. Sir John Quick Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Bendigo.

Friday, September 23

• 7.30pm. Lodge Bharat. First Degree. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7.30pm. Victorian Lodge of Research. Talk: Nicholas Lane, ‘History and Development of Freemasonry in Canada’. At Grand View Hotel, Fairfield.

• 7.30pm. Sunbury Lodge. At Freemasons Gisborne.

Sunday, September 25

• 10am. Northern District. MAP2. At Freemasons Greensborough.

Monday, September 26

• 10am. Derrimut Daylight Lodge. Double Second Degree. At Freemasons Western.

• 6pm. Lodge Amalthea. At The Australian Club.

• 7.30pm. Greensborough Mark. At Freemasons Greensborough.

• 7.30pm. Lord Carrington Lodge. Double Second Degree, At Freemasons Western.

• 7.30pm. Metropolis Lodge. Obligation of Master Elect. At Freemasons Brunswick.

Tuesday, September 27

• 10am. Barwong Lodge. Obligation of Master-Elect. At Freemasons Queenscliff.

• 6pm. Lodge Amalthea. Second Degree. At The Australian Club. 

• 7pm. Lodge Amicus. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7.30pm. Admiral Collingwood Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Ivalda.

• 7.30pm. Djerriwarrh Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Bacchus Marsh.

• 7.30pm. Middle Park Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7.30pm. Mt Franklin St George Lodge. Talk: Graeme Orr, ‘Ecclesiastes’. At Freemasons Daylesford.

Wednesday, September 28

• 10am. Talbot Daylight Lodge. Full open and close. At Freemasons Maryborough. 

• 7pm. Keystone Mark. Double Advancement. At Freemasons Melbourne. BOOK FOR SOUTH

• 7.30pm. Victorian Naval and Military Royal Ark Mariners Lodge. Education Night. At Freemasons Collingwood.

• 7.30pm. Werribee Mark Lodge. Advancement. At Freemasons Werribee.

• 7.30pm. Weston Street Lodge. At Freemasons Brunswick.

• 7.30pm. Yarra Glen Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Lilydale.

Thursday, September 29

• 6.30pm. Corinella Mark Lodge. Proclamation of Peter Thompson. At Freemasons Maldon.

Saturday, October 1

• 3pm. Plaridel Lodge. Installation of Warren Ribates by Myles King and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Williamstown.

• 4pm. Campase Valley Lodge. Installation of Scott Robinson by Anthony Bucca and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Echuca,

• 5pm. Lodge Liberation. Installation of Ron Ferdinands by Richard Elkington and 2022 Team. Cost: $40 including drinks. At Freemasons Waverley. BOOK

• 6pm. Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge. Social Dinner at Young and Jacksons, Ghost Tour of Melbourne CBD. 

• 7.30pm. Learmonth Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Learmonth.

Monday, October 3

• 6.30pm. Pakenham Lodge. Installation of Barry Hodder by Richard Elkington and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Pakenham.

Tuesday, October 4

• 7.30pm. Northern District. MAP2. At Freemasons Brunswick.

Wednesday, October 5

• 10.30am. Blue Dandenongs Lodge. Installation of David Smith by Richard Elkington. At Freemasons Belgrave.

• 7pm. Old Scotch Collegians Lodge. Second Degree. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7.30pm. Emergency Services Night. 60th Anniversary. At Freemasons Ballarat.

Friday, October 7

• 6.45pm. Bank Place Lodge. At The Savage Club.

Saturday, October 8

• 3pm. Powlett Lodge. Installation of Donald Roy by Anthony Bucca and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Wonthaggi.

• 4pm. Dimboola Lodge. Installation. At Freemasons Dimboola.

• 4pm. Swan Hill, Tresco and Chisel Combined. Tresco Chisel 100-Year Celebration. Richard Elkington to attend. At Freemasons Swan Hill.

Sunday, October 9

• 11am. Robinvale Lodge. Open Community Event. Richard Elkington in attendance. At Freemasons Robinvale.

Monday, October 10

• 6.30pm. United Service Lodge, Installation. 50-Year Jewel to WBro. Major Geoff Lowe RFD PGStdB GLHer. Richard Elkington to officiate. At Freemasons Keysborough.

• 7.30pm. City of Abbotsford Chapter. At Freemasons Collingwood.

Tuesday, October 11

• 6.30pm. Combermere Chapter. Installation of Geoff Harrison. At the Kelvin Club.

• 6.30pm. Frankston Lodge. Installation of Daniel Conway by Myles King and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Frankston.

Wednesday, October 12

• 7pm for 7.30pm. Mordialloc Lodge of Charity. Second Table Lodge. $30. At Freemasons Keysborough. BOOK

Thursday, October 13

• 6.30pm. Werribee Enterprise Lodge. Installation of Emmanuel Marabeliotakis by Anthony Bucca and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Werribee.

Saturday, October 15

• 1pm. Cranbourne Lodge. Installation of Maurice Carter by Richard Elkington and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Cranbourne.

• 4pm. Wodonga Lodge. Installation of Darren Hill by Anthony Bucca and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Wodonga.

Sunday, October 16

• 4pm. Melbourne High School Lodge. Location TBA.

Monday, October 17

• 10.30am. Huon Daylight Lodge. 50-Year Jewel to Maxwell Norris. At Freemasons Wodonga.

• 11.30am. Royal Freemasons Charity Golf Club. $155 per person includes green fees and dinner. Contact Stuart Thompson, astlian@bigpond.net.au

Wednesday, October 19

• 7.30pm. Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Victoria. Grand Convocation. At Freemasons Bayside. BOOK

Thursday, October 20

• 6.30pm.  Melton Lodge. Installation of Stuart Smithwick by Peter Bond and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Melton.

• 6.45pm for 7pm. MAP2. Central District. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7pm.  Almoner and Mentor Training. At Freemasons Melbourne.

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

Saturday, October 22

• 4pm. Wangaratta Lodge of St John. Installation of Ken Broomhead by Anthony Bucca and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Wangaratta.

• 4.30pm. St George Lodge, Dunolly. Installation of Edward Derecki by Peter Bond and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Dunolly.

Sunday, October 23

• 10am. Northern District. MAP3. At Freemasons Greensborough.

Tuesday, October 25

• 6.30pm. Barwong Lodge. Installation of Dick Clark by Peter Bond and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Queenscliff.

Thursday, October 27

• 6.30pm. Keysborough Lodge. Installation of Dean Jones by Myles King and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Keysborough.

• 6.30pm. Lodge of Amity. At Freemasons Melbourne.

• 7.30pm. Northern District Annual Meeting. $30. At Freemasons Ivalda. BOOK

Friday, October 29

• TBA. Concord Lodge of Mark Master Masons. Re-Enactment of Consecration. At Freemasons Bayside. BOOK

• TBA. Western District Gala Ball. Acting Grand Master Anthony Bucca in attendance.

Saturday, October 30

• 2pm. Portland Lodge. Installation of Kevin Council by Peter Bond and 2022 Country Team. At Freemasons Portland.

Tuesday, November 1 (Melbourne Cup Day)

• 7.30pm. Northern District. MAP3. At Freemasons Brunswick.

Thursday-Sunday, November 10-13

• TBA. Freemasons New Zealand. Grand Installation.

• 7pm. Union Lodge of North Gippsland. Third Degree. At Freemasons Bairnsdale.

Monday, November 14

• TBA. Lodge of Commerce. Ceremony of the Vacant Chair. At Freemasons Melbourne.

Wednesday, November 16

• 7.30pm. United Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Victoria. Grand Communication. At Freemasons Bayside. BOOK

Friday, November 18

• TBA. Army Lodge. Visit by Victorian Naval and Military Lodge.

Saturday, November 19

• 9am-1pm. Simplifying The Role Of A Lodge Secretary Course. $25 per person, lunch provided. At Freemasons Greensborough. BOOK

Sunday, November 27

• 10am. Northern District. MAP1. At Freemasons Greensborough.

Thursday, December 1

• TBA. DATE CLAIMER. Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge. Christmas Meeting. At Freemasons Ivalda.

Saturday, December 17

• TBA. DATE CLAIMER. Lodge of Australia Felix. Christmas Dinner. At Box Hill Golf Club.

Friday-Sunday, March 24-26, 2023

• TBA. Grand Installation. At Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Friday-Sunday, April 14-16, 2023

• TBA. Supreme Grand Chapter and Grand Mark. Grand Installations. At Pullman Hotel, 65 Queens Rd, Melbourne.

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