FVNews. Fri., Nov. 11, 2022
Friday, November 11, 2022
FVNews
No. 230. Friday, November 11, 2022
(234 listings)
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In This Issue
1. This Week
2. Pithy Paragraphs
3. Fun Newsletter
4. New Subscribers
5. Sincere Thanks
6. Please Send Your Summons
7. World News
8. Things To Do
9. What’s On (234 listings)
1. This Week
• Lest We Forget. Remembrance Day: Friday, November 11.
• Anthony Bucca, Grand Master-Elect, and members of the Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team, are representing Freemasons Victoria at the Freemasons New Zealand Grand Installation in Wellington.
• The Grand Master-Elect attended the Freemasons Foundation Victoria Annual General Meeting last Tuesday at East Melbourne.
• Anthony Bucca, Grand Master-Elect (as Acting Grand Master), attended the Re-Consecration at Canterbury Lodge last weekend. He hosted Dr Dunstan Fernandez, Past District Grand Master, visiting from Kuala Lumpur to be part of the 100-year celebrations.
• The Grand Master-Elect has emphasised the desire for needy flood-affected Brethren to be assisted rapidly in the combined Freemasons Victoria/Foundation donation of $700,000. Foundation Chairman Rodney Lavin has recorded a VIDEO
• The Grand Master-Elect is returning to Wangaratta Lodge of St John next month for a 150th-Year Reconsecration. It will be his fifth trip to the North-East in a few short months.
• Harry Jenkins AO, who along with his Constitution Team continue to work on an entirely honorary basis, has received 914 views to his VIDEO. Harry will be chairing a Zoom meeting on Wednesday, November 30.
• Grand Secretary Bruce Cowie attended a forum of members at Stawell this week. In the week ahead there will be more meetings at Korumburra and Benalla.
2. Pithy Paragraphs
• Comms Success Stories: The Terang Express newspaper positively featured Freemasons in its report about Lets Talk. READ MORE
• Comms Success Stories: The Lodge Amicus donation to Nagambie Health Care received publicity on Page 9 of the Mitchell Shire Edition of The Local Paper. READ MORE
• Congratulations to Phil Watson of The Army Lodge on the latest Dinkum Oil lodge newsletter.
• The Ivalda Lodge of Instruction has published a calendar of 24 Masonic Advancement Program sessions for 2023.
• Seaford Lodge was due to hold its 70th anniversary celebrations at Freemasons Baxter last night (Thurs.).
• Ron Ferdinands of Lodge Liberation tells of a fundraiser at the December 3 Ladies Night/Christmas Party for the Weary Dunlop Foundation. To be joined by Lodge Observance and Lodge of the Golden Rule. $50 per ticket. Trybooking.
3. Fun Newsletter
• Freemasons New Zealand Fun Newsletter – ultimate edition – can be read HEREThanks to John MacDonald who produced the final edition before retiring from that Masonic role.
This issue is a double helping. Great innings, John.
4. New Subscribers
• We are building FVNewsto 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? We welcome Gil Lamhing
5. Sincere Thanks• Amongst those who assisted with contributions and encouragement have included: Rhys Webb, Jacinta Roache, John Patterson, Harry Jenkins, John Rosenberg, Andrew Timmins, Ian Buckingam, Ian Upjohn, Bruce Cowie, Anthony Bucca, Peter Henshall, John Travers, Graham Berry, John Blyth, Mervyn Moon, Peter Harris, Emmanuel Marabeliotakis, John Teakle, Colin Peterson, Travis Gould, Ross Martin, Keith Klooger, Ben Quick, Roscher Borom, Phil Watson, Colin Peterson, Peter Bate, Bob Orr, Tony McDonall, John McTaggart, Silvio Mignone, Laurie Jacobs, Ken Ryall, Doug Scott, Len Burton, Greg Crew, Paul Varno, Jeff Cripps, Eric Williams, Peter Crick, Bruce Wilde, Geoffrey Harrison, Gary Miles, Jim Goudie, Philip Mayers, Rodney Lavin, Janben Palingayan, Peter Levey, Bill Ellis, Ken Calder, David Webb, Graeme Smith, Jim Jolly, Peter Hamilton, Des Read, Vuko Karov, Ron Ferdinands, Garry James, Jason Gribble
6. Please send your Summons
• Lodges can assist FVNewsby sending emails about eve, Lry lodge meeting and event to editor@FVNews.com.au – please include us on your Lodge Summons mailing list.
7. World News• St Patrick’s School, Nhill RSL Sub Branch and Lowan Lodge 107 have partnered to send Christmas parcels off to those serving with the Australian Defence Forces. Over the past four years the St Patrick’s students have had great responses with patches, letters, cards and photos sent back to thank them for sending the items. Lowan Lodge Engagement Officer and Secretary Nhill RSL Sub Branch, Bro Rhys Webb, stated that this yearly donation to serving troops is a great way for our community and more importantly our youth to understand more about ADF members and why their service is important to keeping our community safe. CLICK HERE for photo, from left: WBro John Dunbar of Lowan Lodge; WBro Bill Howarth,Treasurer, Nhill RSL Sub Branch; Claire, Ben, Gu Thay Paw and Miss Williams.
• Ngaanyatjarra Sports have acknowledged the assistance of some Freemasons Victoria members (including Chris Parr, Bro. Makin and Laurie Fitzpatrick) who visited the Warakurna community, servicing the local pool and helping with the local football program. Appreciation was extended to football manufacturer Ross Faulkiner for his supply of footballs. A letter of appreciation was sent by Bro. Quentin von Stieglizt of the outback community, in his role as Secretary of the Ngaanyatjarra community.
8. Things To Do
• READ ABOUT some Boston Freemasons who saved a dance for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender young people. It did not go without controversy.
• CONTEMPLATE this US report which says that Freemasons there have an average salary of US$76,000.
• READ ABOUT a $50,600 donation to NSW Central Coast lifesavers.
9. What’s On (234 listings)
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Friday, November 11 – Remembrance Day
• TBA. Blue Ribbon Foundation Ball.
• 6.30pm. Altona Lodge. Installation of GeorgeValdivia by John Molnar and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Williamstown.
• 6.30pm. Lodge of the Golden Fleece. At the Kelvin Club.
• 7.15pm. Gregorios Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7.30pm. Bendigo City Lodge. At Freemasons Bendigo.
• 7.30pm. Brae Dale Lodge. At Freemasons Belgrave.
• 7.30pm. Lara Lodge. Vacant Chair. At Freemasons Lara.
• 7.30pm. Lodge of Balnarring. At Balnarring Hall.
• 7.30pm. Sunbury Lodge. At Freemasons Sunbury.
• 7.30pm. United Memorial and Merbein Lodge. Commemoration. At Freemasons Sunraysia.
• 7.30pm. Wodonga Lodge. At Freemasons Wodonga.
Saturday, November 12
• 1pm. Robinvale Lodge. Installation of Jack Forbes by John McTaggart and 2020-21 Team. At Freemasons Robinvale.
• 1pm. Walhalla Lodge. Obligation of Master-Elect. 2pm. Installation. Followed by ‘hearty barbecue’. At Freemasons Walhalla.
• 4pm. Mansfield Lodge. Installation of Thomas Ingpen by Myles King and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Mansfield.
• 7.30pm. Prince of Wales Lodge. Second Degree. At Freemasons Smythesdale.
Sunday, November 13
• TBA. Geelong Lodge of unity and Prudence. Family and Friends Fun Day. At Curlewis Driving Range.
• 8am. Brighton District Lodge. Golf Day. 11.30am. Barbecue. $35 per playter. At Cheltenham Golf Club. BOOK
• 11am. Gippsland Forest Lodge. Visit to Holden Museum at Trafalgar, BYO picnic lunch. Enquiries: Merv Moon, 0400 909 054.
• 1pm. Grand Lodge Choir Rehearsal. At Cinema area, 1st Floor, Tope House, 45 Moubray St, Melbourne.
Monday, November 14
• 10am. Maroondah Daylight Lodge. At Freemasons Ringwood.
• 10am. Woodend Daylight Lodge. At Zetland Hall.
• 5.30pm. Masonic Council. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 6.30pm. Lodge of Commerce. South. 7.30pm. Open Ceremonies: The Unknown Soldier, Ceremony of the Vacant Chair. 7.30pm. Lodge Meeting. 9.30pm. Drinks. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 6.45pm. Central District, MAP3. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7pm. Kensington Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Essendon.
• 7.30pm. Argyle Lodge. At Freemasons Traralgon.
• 7.30pm. Mount Shadwell Lodge. At Freemasons Mortlake.
• 7.30pm. Ivalda lodge of Instruction. At Freemasons Ivalda.
• 7.30pm. United Ararat Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Ararat.
Tuesday, November 15
• 10am. Lodge of the Great Ocean Road. Talk by Graeme Weber, ‘Do we need nuclear power?’. At 12 Price St, Torquay.
• 10am. The Sir Dallas Brooks Daylight Lodge. At Freemasons Wangaratta.
• 6.30pm for 7pm. Campaspe Mark Lodge. Annual Christmas Social Gathering. At Caledonian Hotel Private Dining Room, Echuca.
• 7.30pm. Ballarat Yarrowee Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Ballarat.
• 7.30pm. Brunswick United Lodge. At Freemasons Brunswick.
• 7.30pm. Ballarat Yarrowee Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Ballarat.
• 7.30pm. Elrona Lodge. At Freemasons Greensborough.
• 7.30pm. Euroa Vega Lodge. At Freemasons Euroa.
• 7.30pm. Footscray St John’s. First Degree. At Freemasons Western.
• 7.30pm. Henty Lodge. At Freemasons Waverley.
• 7.30pm. Lilydale Royal Ark Mariner Lodge. $15 supper free. At Freemasons Lilydale.
• 7.30pm. Mildura Lodge. At Freemasons Sunraysia.
• 7.30pm. Moorabbin Lodge. Double Third Degree. At Freemasons Bayside.
• 7.30pm. Lodge of Unity. At Freemasons Bright.
• 7.30pm. Lowan Lodge. At Freemasons Nhill.
• 7.30pm. St Andrews In The South. Double First Degree. At Freemasons Geelong.
• 7.30pm. Wesley Collegians Lodge. At Freemasons Prahran.
• 7.30pm. Woolamai Daylight Lodge. At Freemasons Wonthaggi.
• 7.45pm. Hamilton Grange Lodge. At Freemasons Hamilton.
Wednesday, November 16
• 10am. Warrawee Park Lodge. Installation of David Penny by Myles King and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Oakleigh.
• 5.30pm. Hand of Friendship Fellowship Lodge. At Coppin Hall.
• 7.30pm. United Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Victoria. Grand Convocation. At Freemasons Bayside. BOOK
Thursday, November 17
• 10am. Sale Daylight Lodge. At Freemasons Sale.
• 11am. Samaritan Lodge. At Freemasons Ivalda.
• 6.30pm. Victorian Naval and Military Mark Lodge. At Freemasons Collingwood.
• 7pm. Central District, MAP3. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7.30pm. Albert Edward Lodge. At Freemasons Alexandra.
• 7.30pm. Albert Victor Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Ivalda.
• 7.30pm. Bairnsdale Holy Royal Arch Chapter. At Freemasons Bairnsdale.
• 7.30pm. Beechworth Lodge of St John. At Freemasons Beechworth.
• 7.30pm. Gardenvale Mobility Lodge. At Freemasons Bayside.
• 7.30pm. Kensington Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Essendon.
• 7.30pm. Lodge of Concentration. At Freemasons Ringwood.
• 7.30pm. Melton Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Melton.
• 7.30pm. Mornington Lodge. At Freemasons Mornington.
• 7.30pm. Portland Lodge. Ceremony of the Chair of Memories. At Freemasons Portland.
• 7.30pm. Rupertswood-Numurkah Lodge. At Freemasons Numurkah.
• 7.30pm. St John’s Lodge. At Freemasons Ballarat.
• 7.30pm. Werribee Lodge of Instruction. At Freemasons Werribee.
• 7.30pm. Williamstown St Andrew Lodge. At Freemasons Williamstown.
Friday, November 18
• 10am. Bairnsdale Daylight Lodge. At Freemasons Bairnsdale.
• 6.30pm. Lodge of the Golden Fleece. Double First Degree. Annual Opera Night. At the Kelvin Club.
• 7pm. Army Lodge. Visit by Victorian Naval and Military Lodge.
• 7.30pm. Dandenong Lodge. 75th Anniversary of Consecration. At Freemasons Keysborough.
• 7.30pm. Diamond Valley Lodge. At Freemasons Diamond Creek.
• 7.30pm. Lodge of Progress. At Freemasons Berwick.
• 7.30pm. Mildura Lodge. First Degree Demonstration. At Freemasons Sunraysia.
Saturday, November 19
• 9am-1pm. Simplifying The Role Of A Lodge Secretary Course. $25 per person, lunch provided. At Freemasons Greensborough. BOOK
• 2pm. Victoria Mark Lodge. Installation of M.K. Murray, Earl of Dunmore. At the Kelvin Club.
• 3pm. Victorian Royal Ark Mariners Lodge. Double Eelvation. At the Kelvin Club.
• 4pm. Lodge Eschol. Installation by Peter Bond and 2022 Country Team. At Freemasons Shepparton.
• 4pm. Lodge Amicus. Installation of Don Reynolds by Myles King and 2022 Team. Banquet follows at 6.30pm. $110 per person. Masters on the road, $75. At Freemasons Melbourne. BOOK
• 7.30pm. Star of the East Lodge. At Freemasons Omeo.
• 7.30pm. Stuart Buninyong Lodge. Demonstration Second Degree. At Freemasons Buninyong.
Monday, November 21
• TBA. Kyneton Royal Arch Chapter. Double Exaltation.
• 9.30am. Moorpanyal Lodge. Open and Close with lecture. At Freemasons Geelong.
• 10am. Eureka Daylight Lodge. Opening and Closing. Scottish Celebrations in the South. Address to the Haggis. At Freemasons Ballarat.
• 10.30am. Footscray HRA Chapter. Talk: 4 Banners – Ox, Man, Lion, Eagle. At Freemasons Western.
• 10.30am. Huon Daylight Lodge. At Freemasons Wodonga.
• 7pm. Blackburn United Lodge. At Freemasons Box Hill.
• 7pm. Commercial Council Meeting. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7pm. United Wimmera Royal Ark Mariner Lodge. Talk by Bill Jones on the RAM Tracing Board.
• 7.15pm. Melbourne St Clair Reunion Lodge. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7.30pm. Cranbourne Lodge. At Freemasons Cranbourne.
• 7.30pm. Gippsland Forest Lodge. Installation. $25 per member, ladies free. At Freemasons Warragul.
• 7.30pm. Gippsland Lakes Lodge. At Freemasons Lakes Entrance.
• 7.30pm. King David Lodge. At Freemasons Bayside.
• 7.30pm. Lodge of Good Companions. Masonic Visitors’ Night. At Freemasons Waverley.
• 7.30pm. Maribyrnong Mark Lodge. At Freemasons Essendon.
• 7.30pm. St George Lodge. Ceremony of the Vacant Chair. At Freemasons Dunolly.
• 7.45pm. United Wimmera Lodge of Mark Master Masons. Investiture.
• 7.30pm. Warrnambool Lodge. At Freemasons Warrnambool.
Tuesday, November 22
• 10am. Barwong Lodge. Lecture in First Degree. At Freemasons Queenscliff.
• 6pm. Lodge Amalthea. Third Degree. Ladies in the South. At The Australian Club.
• 7.15pm. Middle Park Lodge. 50-Year Jewel, Talk: ‘Courage To Care’. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7.30pm. City of Footscray Wyndham. Third Degree. At Freemasons Western.
• 7.30pm. Mount Scopus and Collegians’ Lodge. First Degree. Visit of Sjlomo Bay-Ayal, GL of New York. At Freemasons Bayside.
• 7.30pm. Mt Franklin St George. Demonstration First Degree. At Freemasons Daylesford.
• 7.30pm. Peace and Loyalty Lodge. At Freemasons Ferntree Gully.
• 7.30pm. Shepparton-Mooroopna Lodge. At Freemasons Shepparton.
• 7.30pm. Wimmera Lodge. Talk: First Degree Talking Board. At Freemasons Horsham.
Wednesday, November 23
• TBA. West Wimmera Mark Lodge, following the Ark Mariners Lodge. 50-year jewel to Ian Bridgewater. At Freemasons Dimboola.
• 10am. Keysborough St Andrews Daylight Lodge. At Freemasons Keysborough.
• 10am. Talbot Lodge. At Freemasons Maryborough.
• 10am. Tresco and Chisel United Lodge. At Freemasons Swan Hill.
• 1.30pm. Portland Lodge of Mark Master Masons. Advancement. At Freemasons Portland.
• 7pm. Dimboola Royal Ark Mariner Lodge. Talks: ‘The History of the Ark and the relationship to Mark and Craft’; ‘A Walk through the ceremony of elevation into the Royal Ark Mariner Lodge’. At Freemasons Dimboola.
• 7.15pm. Keystone Mark Lodge. Advancement. Dining Fee: $25. At Freemasons Melbourne. BOOK
• 7.30pm. Lodge Belvoir. At Freemasons Wodonga.
• 7.30pm. Lodge Fraternal. At Freemasons Bayside.
• 7.30pm. Mitchell Lodge. Installation of Laurie Stellfox by Highlanders. At Freemasons Broadford.
• 7.30pm. Werribee Mark Lodge. Advancement. At Freemasons Werribee.
• 7.30pm. Weston Street Lodge. Visit by Anthony Bucca with Full Escort. At Freemasons Brunswick.
• 7.30pm. Wimmera Lodge. At Freemasons Horsham.
• 7.30pm. Yarra Glen Lodge. At Freemasons Lilydale.
• 7.30pm. Zetland Lodge. At Zetland Hall, Kyneton.
Thursday, November 24
• 6.30pm. Creswick Havilah Lodge. Installation of Ray Jessup by Peter Bond and Country Team. At Freemasons Creswick.
• 6.30pm. Lodge of Amity. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7pm. Central District. Amoners/Mentors Training. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7pm. Doutta Galla Lodge. Extra Meeting. First Degree.At Freemasons Essendon.
• 7pm. Western District. MAP1 and MAP2 presentations. 8pm. MAP3. At Freemasons Western.
• 7.15pm. Omega Group. At Carmello’s Pizza, 2 Brunswick Rd, Brunswick East.
• 7.30pm. Cobram Lodge. At Freemasons Cobram.
• 7.30pm. Keysborough Lodge. Grand Master-Elect to attend. At Freemasons Keysborough. (Combined District 113 Meeting).
• 7.30pm. Koo-Wee-Rup Lodge. At Freemasons Koo-Wee-Rup.
• 7.30pm. Leura Lodge. At Freemasons Camperdown.
• 7.30pm. Lilydale Lodge. At Freemasons Lilydale.
• 7.30pm. Lodge Observance. At Freemasons Oakleigh.
• 7.30pm. Morwell Lodge. At Freemasons Latrobe Valley (Traralgon).
• 7.30pm. Outtrim Lodge. At Freemasons Korumburra.
• 7.30pm. Revival Lodge. At Freemasons Greensborough.
• 7.30pm. St John Quick Lodge. At Freemasons Bendigo.
Friday, November 25
• 7pm. Sunbury Lodge. Meal at 7pm, meeting at 8pm. Double Second Degree. At Freemasons Gisborne.
• 7.30pm. Lodge Bharat. At Freemasons Melbourne.
Saturday, November 26
• TBA. Northern District Christmas Night. At Freemasons Ivalda.
• 2pm. Sir Dallas Brooks Daylight Lodge. Installation of Bernie Brunken by Neil Moehr. At Freemasons Wangaratta.
• 3.30pm. Duke of Sussex Lodge. Installation of Nick Batzalis by Anthony Bucca and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Bayside.
• 4pm. South Gippsland Mark Lodge. Installation of Ian Ryan. At Freemasons Wonthaggi.
• 5.30pm. Lodge Cornucopia. At Freemasons Warragul.
• 7.30pm. Maritime Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Williamstown.
• 7.30pm. St George Lodge. At Freemasons Dunolly.
Sunday, November 27
• TBA. Fairfield Lodge. Christmas Party.
• 7.15am. Task Force District 106. Set-up for Rotary Springfest at Lake Wendouree. 10am. Festival opens. Contact: Ron Fleming, 0439 591 558.
• 10am. Northern District. MAP1. At Freemasons Greensborough.
• 10am. 2023 Grand Lodge Ceremonial Team. Training Session. At Freemasons Bayside. 11.30am. Photographs. 12 Noon. Talk to Seniors by Barry Dyce. 12.30pm. Luncheon. Attire: dark suit for men, smart casual for ladies.
• 1pm. Grand Lodge Choir Rehearsal. At Cinema area, 1st Floor, Tope House, 45 Moubray St, Melbourne.
• 3pm. Admiral Collingwood Lodge. Installation of Doug Scott by Myles King and 2022 Team. At Freemasons Ivalda.
Monday, November 28
• 10am. Derrimut Daylight Lodge. Vacant Chair. Ladies In The South. At Freemasons Western. RSVP: 0416 914 227.
• 7pm. North Melbourne Lodge. Third Degree. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7.30pm. Duke of Sussex Lodge. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7.30pm. Baden Powell Lodge. At Freemasons Waverley.
• 7.30pm. Lodge Eschol. At Freemasons Shepparton.
• 7.30pm. Lodge Metropolis. At Freemasons Brunswick.
• 7.30pm. Lodge of Quest. At Freemasons Ringwood.
• 7.30pm. Lord Carrington Lodge. At Freemasons Western.
• 7.30pm. Old Gippstown Lodge. At Lloyd St, Moe.
• 7.30pm. Spring Vale Lodge. At Freemasons Keysborough.
• 7.30pm. Sunraysia Daylight Lodge. At Freemasons Sunraysia.
• 7.30pm. Timboon Lodge. At Freemasons Timboon.
• 7.30pm. Yarraville Lodge. At Freemasons Yarraville.
Tuesday, November 29
• 7.30pm. Djerriwarrh Lodge. Second Degree. At Freemasons Bacchus Marsh.
• 7.30pm. Warragul Lodge. At Freemasons Warragul.
Wednesday, November 30
• 7.30pm. Wangaratta Lodge of St John. At Freemasons Wangaratta.
Thursday, December 1
• TBA. Lodge Amicus. Christmas Drinks.
• 7.15pm. Ivanhoe Grammarians Lodge. Christmas Meeting. Entertainer: Brendan Scott. Partners Welcome. At Freemasons Ivalda.
• 7.30pm. Bogong Lodge. At Freemasons Yackandandah.
• 7.30pm. Clifton Hill Lodge. At Freemasons Box Hill.
• 7.30pm. Point Nepean Lodge. At Freemasons Sorrento.
• 7.30pm. Sandringham District Lodge. At Freemasons Bayside.
• 7.45pm. Kyabram Lodge. At Freemasons Kyabram.
Friday, December 2
• 7pm. Bank Place Lodge. At the Melbourne Savage Club.
• 7.30pm. Lodge Concordia. At Freemasons Traralgon.
• 7.30pm. Lodge of Rapport. At Freemasons Waverley.
Saturday, December 3
• 6.30pm. Lodge of Evolution. At Freemasons Melbourne.
Sunday, December 4
• 12.30pm. District 106 Combined Lodges. Christmas Celebration. At Ballarat Golf Club. RSVP: Chris Davis, 0420 476 084.
Monday, December 5
• 7pm. Canterbury Lodge. At Freemasons Waverley.
• 7.30pm. Baxter Lodge. At Freemasons Baxter.
• 7.30pm. Carisbrook Lodge. At Freemasons Carisbrook.
• 7.30pm. Garibaldi Lodge. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7.30pm. Kyneton Lodge. At Freemasons Kyneton.
• 7.30pm. Lodge Integrity. At Freemasons Prahran.
• 7.30pm. North Melbourne Lodge. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7.30pm. Pakenham Lodge. At Freemasons Pakenham.
Tuesday, December 6
• 10am. Lodge Eos. At Freemasons Lilydale.
• 7.30pm. Lodge Liberation. At Freemasons Waverley.
• 7.30pm. Old Melburnians Lodge, At Freemasons Prahran.
Wednesday, December 7
• TBA. Mordialloc Lodge of Charity. Change of Date. Non-Ceremonial Dinner. At Freemasons Keysborough.
• TBA. Whittlesea Lodge. Official Visit by Fairfield Lodge. At Freemasons Whittlesea.
• 10am. Blue Dandenongs Lodge. At Freemasons Belgrave.
• 7.30pm. Dimboola Lodge. At Freemasons Dimboola.
• 7.30pm. Lodge of Honour. At Freemasons Baxter.
• 7.30pm. Lodge of the Golden Rule. At Freemasons Oakleigh.
• 7.30pm. Old Scotch Collegians Lodge. Installation of Ancrew Baird. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7.30pm. Yarrawonga Lodge of St David. At Freemasons Yarrawonga.
Thursday, December 8
• 6.30pm. Seaford Lodge. At Freemasons Baxter.
• 7.30pm. Cohuna Lodge. At Freemasons Cohuna.
• 7.30pm. Hearts of Oak Lodge. At Freemasons Bayside.
• 7.30pm. Lodge Devotion. At Freemasons Collingwood.
• 7.30pm. Lodge of Australia Felix. At Freemasons Box Hill.
• 7.30pm. Rutherglen Lodge. At Freemasons Rutherglen.
• 7.30pm. Southern Cross Lodge. At Freemasons Maldon.
• 7.30pm. Victoria Lodge. At Freemasons Waverley.
Friday, December 9
• 7pm. Doutta Galla Lodge. Christmas Ladies In The South. Choir, raffle. Supper levy: $15. At Freemasons Essendon. RSVP: Edmond Mansour, 0425 715 131.
• 7.15pm. Gregorios Lodge. At Freemasons Melbourne.
• 7.30pm. Bendigo City Lodge. At Freemasons Bendigo.
• 7.30pm. Brae Dale Lodge. At Freemasons Belgrave.
• 7.30pm. Lodge of Balnarring. At Balnarring Hall.
• 7.30pm. Wodonga Lodge. At Freemasons Wodonga.
Saturday, December 10
• 12 Noon. Samaritan Lodge. Ladies Christmas Lunch. $15 per person, drinks included. At Freemasons Ivalda.
• 3pm. Sunshine Wisdom Lodge. First Degree. At Freemasons Essendon. Evening. Annual Ladies’ Night. At Melrose Reception Centre. RSVP: Ken Hardy, 0418 995 079.
• 4pm. Lowan Lodge. Christmas Party. Please bring salad to share. Barbecue meal and drinks supplied. At Freemasons Nhill.
• 7.30pm. Spring Vale Lodge. Family Annual Christmas Party. Spit Roast. Face Painting, Jumping Castle, Christmas Movie. $35 adults, $20 under 12. RSV Dec. 1: Andrew, 0409 010 914.
Sunday, December 11
• 12.30pm. Central District Christmas Barbecue By The Yarra
Monday, December 12
• 6.30pm. City of Abbotsford Chapter. At Freemasons Collingwood.
Wednesday, December 14
• 7.30pm. Quarterly Communication. At Freemasons Bayside.
• 7.30pm. Fairfield Lodge. Christmas Lodge Meeting. Ladies In The South.
Saturday, December 17
• TBA. Lodge of Australia Felix. Christmas Dinner. At Box Hill Golf Club.
• 11am. Combermere Chapter. At Freemasons Ivalda.
Sunday, December 18
• 4pm. Melbourne High School Lodge. Venue TBA.
Thursday, December 29
• 7.30pm. Endeavour Virtual Lodge. Talk: ‘Ego and the False Self. Finding the True Self’. By Zoom.
Tuesday, January 24
• 7.30pm. Lodge Amicus. First Degree. At Freemasons Melbourne.
Thursday, January 26
• TBA. Australia Day.
Friday-Sunday, March 24-26, 2023
• TBA. Grand Installation. At Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
• 7.30pm. Victorian Naval and Military Royal Ark Mariners Lodge. At Freemasons Collingwood.
Friday, April 7, 2023
• TBA. Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
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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