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Grand Lodge Newsletter - December 2016

15 Dec 2016 - 11:40am

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The Grand Lodge of Tasmania - Grand Installation 2017 - Invitation from the GM and his wife

6 Dec 2016 - 2:41pm

Dear Brethren, The Installation of RWBro. John William Slore as the 38th Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Tasmania will take place from Thursday 23rd February 2017 through to Sunday 26th February 2017. My wife Jenny and I are planning to attend this Grand Installation. I extend an invitation to you all to consider attending as part of our SA/NT Delegation.

Christmas Lunch (with a twist)…

6 Dec 2016 - 11:13am

An invitation was sent out from the Grand Master, Stephen Michalak and his wife Jenny, along with the Deputy Grand Master, Bill Merrill and his wife Heather, for family and friends to join them for a Christmas lunch. This was held in the Mumbai Room (basement), Freemasons Hall which was formerly the Chandelier Room but has recently been revamped to now be known as the Mumbai Room.

CEO's Christmas Message 2016

1 Dec 2016 - 3:12pm

Brethren and families As the Festive Season is now upon us I take this opportunity to extend to you and your family my very best wishes for a joyous Christmas, one which allows us time with families and to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.

Christmas/New Year Office Closure - Grand Lodge

1 Dec 2016 - 2:51pm

Please note that the Administration Office of Grand Lodge will be closed for the Christmas and New Year period from 12:30 p.m. on Thursday 22nd December 2016 until 9:00 a.m. on Monday 9th January 2017. Staff return-to-work dates are as follows: Peter - Monday 9th January Rosa – Monday 9th January Danielle – Monday 9th January

Kingston Lodge No. 161 Installation - October 2016

1 Dec 2016 - 1:31pm

Kingston Lodge No. 161 held its Annual Installation Ceremony on Monday 3rd October 2016. This was followed by a dinner. WBro. Milan Hodak was elected Worshipful Master for the second time, and celebrated the occasion with Officers of the Grand Lodge of South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Chapter and Mark Combined Christmas Picnic

1 Dec 2016 - 12:53pm

The Annual Mark and Royal Arch Chapter Picnic was held on Sunday, 27th November 2016 at Hazelwood Park. Pictured left: MWBro. John Carter addressing the gathering for his final time as Grand Master

Grand Lodge Open Night - 8th November 2016

1 Dec 2016 - 12:24pm

On the 8th November 2016 the Grand Lodge Membership Committee held an Open Night in conjunction with St. Andrews Lodge No. 19 where members of the public toured the beautiful Grand Lodge Building and were provided with a general introduction and overview of Freemasonry.

Edwardstown Lodge Honours Its Members - Past and Present

1 Dec 2016 - 10:49am

On the 28th October 2016 Edwardstown Lodge conducted an Open Lodge of Remembrance. The Lodge was opened at 7:15 p.m. and the usual business was transacted. Before closing the Lodge the Worshipful Master called on the Grand Master MWBro. Stephen Michalak to make a presentation. The Grand Master, called RWBro. John Tailby, Grand Superintendent to the East and presented him with the Grand Master's Order of Service for his many years of service to Freemasonry. (Pictured Below).