Lodge Young Burrangong No.20

01/03/2025

04/07/2024

“Making Masonic Music”

Freemason Magazine – July 2024
Your copy of the Freemason Magazine should soon be in your letterbox 📮

"What's in this edition"

📖 UGL’s new organ
📖 June Quarterly Communication
📖 Grand Lodge goes to Victoria
📖 Interview with a mason
📖 Leinster Marine is 200!
📖 On the level – Your stories from around the Jurisdiction
📖 And much more

30/05/2024

Curious about the phrase ‘So Mote It Be’?

This ancient expression signifies a Masonic 'amen,' blending history and tradition in a unique way.

Understanding its origins and use in lodge rituals offers a deeper appreciation of Masonic customs and their enduring significance.

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29/05/2024

An extraordinary ‘ordinary’ night.

Lodge Queanbeyan St Andrew’s February meeting: an Initiation; special for Mr Terrence Lennard, but nothing unusual for such a busy lodge.

How wrong can you be!

Forty brethren; ritual that made a visitor jealous; young officers with little experience doing remarkably well. Most of all, the impression that the ritualists actually understood what the ritual means.

Then VW Bro Howard Mackinder delivered an explanation of the First Tracing Board. More than good, more than excellent: one for the ages.

And in the South; high-quality self-catering that brought back memories of the golden masonic days of one’s youth.

It is time to visit Lodge Queanbeyan St Andrew No 56 - Third Tuesday of the month - you won’t be disappointed!

📸 W Bro Mick Handley (left) led the initiation of Bro Terrence Lennard (right) in an unforgettable ritual!

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29/05/2024

What are the Ancient Charges and Regulations?

Ever wondered about the roots of Masonic values?

The Ancient Charges and Regulations provide a moral and ethical framework that has guided Masons for centuries.

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16/05/2024

In front of the beautiful backdrop of Lake Burley Griffin, aided by the Christmas atmosphere, more than 45 Lodge and chapter members, including several prospective lodge members, and their families, joined Canberra Yacht Club committee members and community attendees to savour the flavours of BBQ delights and, more importantly, to support the renowned charity, Sailability ACT.

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13/05/2024

A Welcome to Wiradjuri Country was recently extended to Mobile Masons who had travelled to Condobolin for their annual rally.

Mobile Masons who had assembled at Condobolin Riverside Caravan Park for a full agenda of social and sporting activities were treated to some exceptional country hospitality by the members of Lodge Condobolin 185.

📖Read more: https://masons.au/news/Mobile-Masons-Wiradjuri-Country-Hospitality/

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10/05/2024

Lodge Dawn celebrated its 100th anniversary, on 30 September in the Twin Towns Masonic Centre.

The Grand Master, MW Bro Lesley Norman Hicks, supported by his ceremonial team led by the GDC RW Bro Joshua Newman, brilliantly performed a re-enactment of the consecration of Lodge Dawn.

At the conclusion of the ceremony the Grand Master presented RW Bro George Michael, a long-term supporter of Lodge Dawn, with his 60th anniversary jewel.

The lodge was consecrated in Tweed Heads on 23 September 1923, and has had 87 different masters during its 100 years. Some masters have served a second term (including the GM).

Many brethren (including the GM`s ceremonial team) travelled long distances from Sydney, Penrith, and Brisbane to join us and their attendance was greatly appreciated by District 11 masons.

Ladies and other visitors joined the 88 brethren at the celebration banquet held in Club Tweed following the official ceremony.

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09/05/2024

Recently Cedars Lodge celebrated the Installation of its new Master in an atmosphere of camaraderie, enthusiasm and brotherhood.

The Egyptian Room at Petersham was filled with over 135 members and visitors in the presence of MW Bro Derek James Robson AM CMH PGM and a magnificent Grand Lodge delegation.

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08/05/2024

Discover the Power of Family in Freemasonry:

Our Masonic journey as a family has brought us closer, binding us through shared values and commitments.

From the leadership roles of my husband and son in the Lodge and DeMolay to the supportive roles played by my daughter and me in the Eastern Star, our story exemplifies how Freemasonry fosters family unity and moral uprightness.

This isn't just our story—it's a testament to the profound impact that Freemasonry can have on families, building a legacy of integrity, charity, and brotherhood that spans generations.

Read more about our family's unique Masonic journey and how it strengthens our bonds:

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07/05/2024

Navigating the Unexpected Joys and Challenges of Parenthood

"Becoming a parent is a monumental journey, often filled with unexpected twists and turns.

W Bro Mitchell Perrin shares his deeply personal story of facing sudden challenges during what seemed like a routine pregnancy. From the joys of planning for a new family member to the urgent shift to the maternity ward, his tale is a vivid testament to the resilience and transformation required in fatherhood.

Learn how the values and support from the Freemason community helped him "man up" in a crisis and draw strength from his experiences and mentors.

It's a story of becoming more than just a man, but a mason and mentor amidst life's storms.

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