News | Freemasons SA & NT

Interest in the 30th Degree Soars In Adelaide And The Northern Territory

30 Nov 2016 - 2:54pm

Assistant Grand Master of Craft, Neil Jensen, changed into his District Commander’s Regalia and Installed the Grand Commander-Elect of Adelaide Western Sovereign Council No. 37, of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for Australia, on the night of Friday 30th September 2016. Attendees travelled from Darwin, the Adelaide Hills and inner Adelaide areas, not only to share this evening with Neil McBrearty, Grand Secretary of Craft, but also to participate in the Elevation of a new member to the Council.

Craft Conference, Communication and Dinner – October 2016

30 Nov 2016 - 12:47pm

The Grand Lodge Conference was held in the Great Hall, 254 North Terrace in Adelaide on Saturday 15th October 2016 at 2:00pm. The Attendance Sheets indicated that 105 Brethren were present. The Conference was convened by VWBro. Fred Trueman who then invited the Grand Master to open Proceedings.

Night of Nostalgia - Duke of Edinburgh Lodge No. 16

28 Nov 2016 - 4:26pm

A Presentation of a 50 Year Jewel was made to RWBro. Ian Archibald on Tuesday 11th October 2016 was made by WBro. Philip Woodward to RWBro. Ian Archibald PJGW.

Second Bar to Fifty Year Jewel at Lodge of Friendship

28 Nov 2016 - 1:22pm

A second Bar to his 50 year Jewel was presented to WBro. John Moore at the Lodge of Friendship No. 1’s meeting held on the 3rd November 2016.

Grand Lodge Newsletter - November 2016

22 Nov 2016 - 12:53pm

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Introducing of the Lost Apprentice

18 Nov 2016 - 2:22pm

We would like to introduce Bro. Fewing Stanton the Lost Apprentice that was created on 23rd March 2016. The last First Degree Ceremony performed at Lodge Marlborough.

Presentation of 50 Year Jewel and MSA at Corinthian Lodge

18 Nov 2016 - 11:40am

At the Installation of Corinthian Lodge No. 34 on the 15th September 2016 a presentation of a 50 Year Jewel along with a Meritorious Service Award was made to WBro. Lyle Freebairn by RWBro. Bill Merrill, Deputy Grand Master, and VWBro. Robert Beer, District Grand Superintendent. WBro. Freebairn was initiated in Lodge of Peace No. 89 on the 12th July 1966. He was installed as Worshipful Master in 1973 and remained a member until they surrendered their Warrant on 13th May 2003 when he then joined Corinthian Lodge No. 34.

Mount Gambier Lodge - Second bar to 50 Year Service Jewel

18 Nov 2016 - 11:20am

At the Installation Meeting of Mount Gambier Lodge No. 35 on 4th October 2016 WBro. Ken McCormick PGP was presented with the second bar to his 50 Year Service Jewel by RWBro. Andrew Charlton JGW.

2016 Men’s Health Business Breakfast at Adelaide Oval with Mr. John Brogden AM

17 Nov 2016 - 4:45pm

The 2016 Men’s Health Business Breakfast, held to showcase the important Research being undertaken by the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men’s Health, attended by 250 guests, was held on Wednesday 7th September 2016.

Lodge of Remembrance at Holdfast Lodge No. 30

17 Nov 2016 - 2:37pm

On Friday 21st of October 2016, Holdfast Lodge No. 30 held a Lodge of Remembrance for Bro’s, Reginald Temby, Patrick O’Brien, Wilfred Goddard, Gordon Temby, Arthur Bergen, Roger Kuring, Edward George, James Carlyle, Ken Meldrum and Willem Teurlings, who have passed to the Grand Lodge above, over many years.

Salisbury Lodge and Lake Bonney Lodge Twinning Ceremony

16 Nov 2016 - 12:39pm

On Saturday, 29th October 2016, seven Brethren of Salisbury Lodge No. 126, some with their partners, travelled to the Riverland to meet with the Brethren of our Twinning Lodge, Lake Bonney Lodge No. 106 to partake in two special Ceremonies during the afternoon. The Re-Affirmation of Twinning was the first of these Ceremonies. The Twinned Lodges were blessed with many visitors including the Worshipful Masters and Brethren of Lodge Thespian No. 195, Lodge Kilwinning No. 220 and Renmark Lodge No. 55.

AAASR Higher Degree Ceremonies

15 Nov 2016 - 1:16pm

On Saturday 3rd September 2016 senior Brethren of Region 5 [SA and NT] of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for Australia gathered at the Marden Masonic Centre for the working of the Higher Degrees of the Rite. Brethren travelled from all parts of the Adelaide Metropolitan Area and from Darwin and Whyalla.

Personal Message from 50 Year Veteran WBro. Ed Glasson

14 Nov 2016 - 12:05pm

On the 15th September 2016 at the Corinthian Lodge Installation, Bro. Ed Glasson was presented with his 50 Year Jewel by DGM, RWBro. Bill Merrill. Following are excerpts of his own speech on his experience with Freemasonry.

SGC of RAC Masons of SA & the NT Inc. Diploma Presented to Queensland Compaion

14 Nov 2016 - 11:48am

On September 27th 2016 a Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of South Australia & the Northern Territory Inc. Diploma was presented to an interstate student of the Course.