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2017 Installation of Edwardstown Lodge No. 168

The Installation of Edwardstown Lodge No. 168 was held on Friday 27th July 2017 where the Lodge received the Deputy Grand Master, - RWBro. Bill Merrill, Installing Master - RWBro. John Roberts SGW, District Grand Superintendent...

Acting Grand Secretary/Grand Scribe Ezra/Grand Scribe

Max Atkinson P S G W, O S. (Craft) Acting Grand Secretary Manager – Business Affairs.

Adelaide Combined Lodges Inc. and the Freemasons Foundation Supporting the Cancer Care Centre

The focal point of clients visiting the Cancer Care Centre situated at 76 Edmund Avenue, Unley is its comprehensive Library of books and DVD’s providing information on all aspects of living with the effects of Cancer.

MEComp. Ivor Willmott, Deputy First Grand Principal, visits Duke of Leinster Chapter

EComp. Richard Num was Installed as Excellent King along with High Priest, EComp. Robert Wright, and Chief Scribe, VEComp. Rodney Clark, The Installing Officer was VEComp. Paul Seaton. EComp. Richard Num then proceeded to Invest and Proclaim the remaining Officers.

Member (AM) In the General Division Of The Order of Australia

Christopher David Selwood, of Clayton Bay South Australia received an AM in the Queen's Birthday 2017 Honors List. This Honor was for significant service to Science and Technology, particularly through the development and promotion of Solar Vehicles, and to the Community.

Memorable Masonic Moments at Lodge St. Alban No. 38

The meeting of Lodge St Alban No. 38 on 11th May 2017 was truly a Memorable Masonic Moment. Little more could have been added to a full night. RWBro. Todd Cavender WM, provided the Eulogy in remembrance of the Late Bro. The Hon. Justice Robin Millhouse QC.

Memorable Presence at Glenelg Lodge Installation

Thursday 10th November 2016 VWBro. Desmond Ronald Baker PDGS. was Installed for the third time as Worshipful Master of Glenelg Lodge No. 117.

Mid North Lodge No. 12 Presentation to RWBro. D. G. Clarke PSGW

At the meeting of Mid North Lodge No. 12 held on Thursday 8th December 2016, RWBro. D. G. Clarke PSGW was presented with his bar to his fify year jewel.

Momentous Evening at Glenelg Lodge No. 117

Glenelg Lodge No. 117 Working on Thursday 12th October 2017 was Worshipful Master VWBro. Des Baker’s last Ceremony for his year in the Chair. Des has served his Term of Office with much determination and credit is due for his numerous visits to Lodges and his active role in Grand Lodge Ceremonies.

Moonta Mark Quiz Night

For their meeting held on Monday 22nd May 2017, Moonta Mark Lodge No. 2 invited RWBro. Bill Penley SGW to provide a night of Education in the form of a Quiz Night.Not only were the Brethren tested on their knowledge, but also the reasons why things occurred.

MWBro. Stephen E.P. Michalak Makes Presentation To VWBro. Gordon Andrews PDGS

On the 10th February 2017, VWBro. Gordon Maxwell Andrews PDGS was presented with his 50 Year Jewel by the MW Grand Master, Stephen Michalak at the Ridgehaven Daytime Lodge in the Ridgehaven Complex.

MWBro. Stephen E.P. Michalak's Address to the April 2017 Communication

Please click here to read the Grand Master's Address to Brethren who attended the Annual Communication of Grand Lodge, held at the Freemasons Hall, Adelaide on Wednesday, 19th April, 2017, at 7:15 p.m.

MWBro. Stephen Michalak GM Spends a Memorable Day at the Grand Orient of Italy, Rome

A memorable day that will always be in my heart". With these words, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of South Australia and the Northern Territory, MWBro. Stephen Michalak was greeted with a handshake and a warm fraternal embrace by the Grand Master of the Grand Orient of Italy.

MWBro. Stephen Michalak makes presentation at Sir Samuel Way Lodge No. 48

MWBro. Stephen E.P. Michalak presented WBro. Errol James Polden with a Fifth Bar to his Fifty Year Jewel at the Regular Meeting of Sir Samuel Way Lodge No. 48 on 1st March 2017.

News from the Grand Librarian

The past few months have been very challenging as I have familiarized myself with the 8,000 books in, and the operations of, the James Robertson Library, which is a wonderful resource within our Jurisdiction.

A Night to Remember at Corinthian Lodge

It was certainly a night to remember at the July 2017 Meeting of the Corinthian Lodge.

Old Boys Welcome New Companion United Collegians Chapter No. 8

The Exaltation Ceremony for Comp. Llewellyn Woods, a Member of Prince Alfred Collegians Lodge No. 51 was held in Freemasons Hall.

Past Masters Association Challenge

All current Masters and Past Masters are being challenged to reinvigorate the Past Masters Association known as the Argonauts, originally initiated by WBro. Paul Keating.

Presentation of Second Bar to Fifty Year Veteran's Jewel at Duke of Edinburgh Lodge

On Tuesday 21st February 2017 some Members of the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge No. 16 met at the home of Bro. Lou Burnell to present him with a Second Bar to his 50 Year Jewel.

Presentations at Glenelg Lodge No. 117

On Thursday 9th February 2017, immediately following the closing of the Regular Meeting of Glenelg Lodge No. 117, non Masonic visitors were admitted into the Lodge Room for Presentations of a Veteran 5 Year Service Bar, 50 Year Veteran Service Jewel, and 25 Year Service Pin.

Public Banner at Freemasons Hall for Men's Health Week

Each year, the Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health Centre proudly displays a Men’s Health Week banner on the fence of the Freemasons Building on North Terrace, promoting the world class research being undertaken at the Centre to passers by.

Quiz Night at Edwardstown Lewis Lodge

On Saturday 2nd September 2017 the four Lodges that meet at Edwardstown Masonic Centre held a combined Social Event - their first attempt at a joint venture like this.

Re-Affirmation of Twinning Ceremony - The Yorke Valley Lodge and Edwardstown Lewis Lodge

On Monday 3rd April 2017, the regular Re-Affirmation of Twinning Ceremony between The Yorke Valley Lodge No. 67 and Edwardstown Lewis lodge No. 207 was conducted at Edwardstown Lodge Hall in the presence of the Deputy Grand Master RWBro. Bill Merrill and a retinue of Grand Lodge Officers.

Ridgehaven Daytime Lodge No. 230 - Fifty Year Jewel Presentation

The Brethren in attendance, along with a number of Visitors, celebrated a truly memorable and historical occasion at the August 2017 meeting of Ridgehaven Lodge No. 230 when WBro. Eric Kaesler was presented with his Fifty Year Service Jewel by VWBro. Keith Perrott DGS Metropolitan 2.

RWBro. Bill Merrill DGM presents 50 Year Jewel to WBro. Jaan Neps P.G. Steward

WBro. Jaan Neps, who will be 93 years old in October 2017 was presented with his 50 Year Jewel on Sunday 19th June 2017 by the Deputy Grand Master, RWBro. Bill Merrill, at the Eldercare Sash Ferguson Complex, Mt. Barker.

Salisbury Lodge No. 126 - Awaiting The Arrival Of A New Lewis

On Thursday, 6th July 2017, following the meeting of Salisbury Lodge No. 126 at the Para Districts Masonic Centre, Mrs Lynne McDonald, wife of a Fellow Brother of Salisbury Lodge No. 126, WBro. Rob McDonald.

Second Degree at the Lodge of Friendship No.1

On Thursday 4th May 2017, the Lodge of Friendship No. 1 held its Regular Meeting. The Working for the evening was passing Bro. Kent Taylor. He had been an Entered Apprentice for seven months and had immensely enjoyed his Freemasonry.

Second Degree Worked at Glenelg Lodge No. 117

At the March 2017 Meeting of Glenelg Lodge No. 117, Bro. Bradley Barclay was Passed to the Second Degree.

Sir Douglas Mawson Lodge Welcomes Foundation Master

The Worshipful Master WBro. Murray Martin, his wife Faye, and Members of Sir Douglas Mawson Lodge No. 244 welcomed their Foundation Master.

Sixty Five Year Bar Presentation at Alice Springs Lodge No. 156

RWBro. Ron Ross OAM, OS was presented with his Third Bar to his Fifty Year Jewel by WBro. Stuart Gear at the Regular Meeting of Alice Springs Lodge No. 156 held on the 18th of September 2017. WBro. Gear outlined the history of RWBro. Ross OAM, OS:

Some Highlights of the 2017 Grand Mark Communication

The Annual Communication of Grand Mark Lodge was held in the Way Room, Freemasons Hall, 254 North Terrace, Adelaide, on Friday, 23rd June 2017 at 5.30 pm.

South Australian Mark and Mariner visit to Mildura - June 2017

It was that time again, when the South Australian Mark and Mariner enthusiasts were invited to Mildura for the bi-ennial State of Origin meetings with the Victorians.

Special Gavel Presented by RWBro. Steve Winder PGW to MWBro. John Green PGM

Before closing the Installation meeting of Salisbury Mark Lodge No. 52 on Tues 18th November 2016.

Special Visitor at Adelaide Lodge's Anzac Remembrance Ceremony

Adelaide Lodge’s 18th April 2017 meeting was the completion of the First Degree for Mark Fraser and an Anzac Remembrance Ceremony. Both sections of the planned work for the evening were well presented with correct level of solemnity and decorum.

St. Andrew's Day Celebrated by Lodge Foelsche No. 211

On 30th November 2016, Lodge Foelsche No. 211 celebrated St. Andrew’s Day in full accord with ancient custom.

Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of S.A. & N.T. Inc. Annual Convocation

The Annual Convocation of Supreme Grand Chapter was held in the Way Room, Freemasons Hall, North Terrace, Adelaide, on Wednesday 17th May 2017 at 7.30pm.

Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Victoria - Re-Installation

MEComp. Gregory Malcolm Harmer and Mrs Harmer First Grand Principal 2017-2019.

Thirty Five Year Lapel Badge Presented at The Yorke Valley Lodge No. 67

WBro. Barry Tucker PSGD from the Yorke Valley Lodge No. 67 was presented with a Thirty Five Year Lapel Badge by Worshipful Master, RWBro. John Nankivell PSGW at the Lodge’s July 2017 meeting.

Thirty Five Year Presentation - Elizabeth Daytime Lodge 228

On Wednesday 7th June 2017, VWBro. Richard Thornton presented WBro. Dennis Randles with his Thirty Five Year Pin by VWBro. Richard Thornton PDGS on behalf of Elizabeth Daytime Lodge No. 228 and Grand Lodge.

Three New Fellowcrafts at Lodge Foelsche No. 211

At its meeting on 27th September 2017 Lodge Foelsche No. 211 was pleased to welcome three new Fellowcrafts when it passed Bros. Jesse Liwanag, Paul Chaplin and Gabriel Yengbie to the Second Degree.

UGL Victoria - Grand Installation - 6th April 2018 - 8th April 2018

The Grand Installation of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria will take place in Melbourne from Friday 6th April 2018 to Sunday 8th April 2018.

UGLE Tercentenary Celebrations October 2017 Webcast

The UGLE will be holding its Tercentenary in October 2017. There will be a small delegation attending with our Grand Master MWBro. Stephen Michalak and Mrs Jenny Michalak with RWBro. W.R.D. (Bill) Merrill and Mrs Heather Merrill.

United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) Tercentenary Celebrations October 2017

The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) will be holding its Tercentenary Celebrations in October 2017.

Upcoming Craft Installations March 2017

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Upcoming Craft Installations

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Upcoming Craft Installations - August to December 2017

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Upcoming Craft Installations - July to December 2017

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Upcoming Craft Installations - June to December 2017

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Upcoming Craft Installations - October to December

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Upcoming Craft Installations - September to December

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The Victoria Lodge and Elizabeth Lodge - Re-Affirmation of Twinning Ceremony

On Wednesday 3rd May 2017 a Re-Affirmation of Twinning Ceremony took place at Jamestown between The Victoria Lodge No. 26 and Elizabeth Lodge No. 200 with VWBro. Kevin Paynter DGS representing the Grand Master.

Victoria Lodge No. 26 - Installation

On the 3rd August 2017, Victoria Lodge No.26 held its yearly Installation. WBro. Trevor Simpson was Installed in the Chair of King Solomon - a First time Master!

Western Mariner Lodge No. 30 Conducts 57th Installation at Cummins

On Friday 26th May, 2017 this Lodge was well supported by country Brethren travelling from far afield to witness its 57th Installation at Cummins and to see WBro. Frederick Gerschwitz go into the Chair.

Witton Lodge No. 124 The Great Year That Was 2016

Witton Lodge No. 124 experienced an exceptional year during 2016.

Worshipful Master's Message - Lodge of Light Installation

Brethren, below you will find the text of WBro. David Stokes' response to the Toast to the new Master, given at the Lodge of Light Installation on the 6th of May 2017.

The Yorke Valley Lodge No. 67 - Twenty Five Year Pin Presentation

At the May 2017 meeting of The Yorke Valley Lodge No. 67, the Worshipful Master, RWBro. John Nankivell PSGW presented VWBro. Terry McCumiskey PDGS with a 25 year Lapel Badge. VWBro. McCumiskey was initiated in McDouall Stuart Lodge No. 219 in Alice Springs on 9th November 1991.

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The Meeting at Yorke Valley Lodge No. 67 on Thursday 1st June 2017 was anything but Regular! RWBro. Bill Merrill, Deputy Grand Master, together with a retinue of Grand Lodge Officers were in attendance to acknowledge Fifty Years of Service by VWBro. Robert Hogarth, PDGS.

2017 News from the Freemasons South Australia and the Northern Territory

2017 Installation of Edwardstown Lodge No. 168

Acting Grand Secretary/Grand Scribe Ezra/Grand Scribe

Adelaide Combined Lodges Inc. and the Freemasons Foundation Supporting the Cancer Care Centre

Adelaide Lodge's 173rd Installation and 65 Year Presentation

Annual Communication of Grand Lodge - April 2017

Ardrossan Lodge Presentation of Bar to Fifty Year Jewel

A Bit of Frivolity - Introducing Ted E. Bear

Blackwood Lodge Donates St. John Defibrillator

Blessed Trinity Sovereign Chapter No. 201 Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Bon Accord Sovereign Chapter Conducts Ceremony of Perfection

A Brief Statement From The Grand Master Nominees

2017 Bupa Challenge Tour Down Under

Chapter and Craft Go Chinese in Katherine NT

Christmas/New Year Office Closure 2017/2018

Combined Meetings of Sir Samuel Way and Witton Mark Lodges

Consecration of John McDouall Stuart Sovereign Council No. 69

Corinthian Lodge Challenge Trophy Presentation 2017

Craft Half-Yearly Communication, Conference, Ladies High Tea and Mixed Dinner

Craft Installations - January to April 2018

Craft Installations for the remainder of 2017

A Cunning Plan For The Installation of Salisbury Mark No. 52

Dario Priori's Final Fundraiser for Men's Health

Edwardstown Complex Social Club Bowls Night

Edwardstown Complex Social Club Film Afternoon

Edwardstown Lewis Lodge Honours MWBro Stone PGM

Edwardstown Lodge Ceremony of Remembrance Followed By A Special Presentation

Elizabeth Daytime Lodge 228 - Presentations

EMM Degree and Presentation at Hawthorn Royal Arch Chapter No. 35

Excellent Master Mason Degree - Whyalla Royal Arch Chapter No. 38

Fifty Year Jewel Presentation at Lodge Seacliff

First Meeting of the new Worshipful Master of Semaphore Lodge No. 33

Freemasonry In The Riverland - Lake Bonney Lodge No. 106

Freemasons and Friends on the SteamRanger

Freemasons Foundation Newsletter - February 2017

Freemasons Foundation Newsletter - June 2017

Freemasons Foundation Newsletter - September 2017

Grand Lodge Librarian – Registration of Interest

News | Grand Lodge Newsletter - April 2017

Grand Lodge Newsletter - August 2017

Grand Lodge Newsletter - December 2017

Grand Lodge Newsletter - First One for 2017 - February

Grand Lodge Newsletter - July 2017

Grand Lodge Newsletter - June 2017

Grand Lodge Newsletter - March 2017

Grand Lodge Newsletter May 2017

Grand Lodge Newsletter - October 2017

Grand Lodge Newsletter - September 2017

Grand Mark Lodges visit to the Duke of Leinster Mark Lodge Installation

Grand Master Elect - Announcement

Sir Douglas Mawson Lodge No. 244

The Grand Master visits the Grand Library

Guest Speaker at Duke of Edinburgh Lodge No. 16

A Guided Tour Through Freemasons Hall

Hands Across the Border – Darwin Mark Lodge and Trinity Mark Lodge

Heart Defibrillating Machine Presented to the Duke of Edinburgh Lodge No. 16

Historic film – Laying of Foundation Stone at Lameroo

Inaugural Twinning Ceremony between Kingston Lodge and Semaphore Lodge

Installation of Alice Springs Mark Lodge No. 54

Installation Triumph For The Regency Lodge No. 233

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Introducing the Grand Librarian

Joint Meeting of Alice Springs Lodge and Katherine Lodge of Fidelity

J.R. Robertson Masonic Memorial Library Visitor

Ladies Trip to Pildappa Rock for the Le Hunte No. 142 Installation

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Lodge Baden-Powell Annual Uniform Night

Lodge Copernicus Chapter No. 246

Lodge of Endeavour No. 235 Installs its 22nd Worshipful Master

The Lodge of Fidelity No. 5 - Gift to the Town of Gawler

Lodge Seacliff Presentation to WBro. W . Haylock for 55 years of Service

The Lodge of St. John No. 15 - 35 Year Presentation

Making a Daily Advancement - Duke of Edinburgh RAC No. 2

Manager, Business Affairs

The Mark Logo - What Does It Represent?

Masonic Learning News - Grand Lodge Masonic Learning Group

McDouall Stuart Lodge No. 219 - Lecture on Carl Strehlow

MEComp. Ivor Willmott, Deputy First Grand Principal, visits Duke of Leinster Chapter

Member (AM) In the General Division Of The Order of Australia