The meeting of The Southern Cross Lodge on Saturday 24th June was the last meeting of Southern Cross in this format. As per the changes in the Manual of Rulings as circulated by the Grand Secretary on the 13th June 2023, The Southern Cross Lodge No.44 will know operate as a Lodge of Instruction under…
Library Corner “Josephus – The Complete Works” by Flavius Josephus; translated by William Whitson AM Reviewed by WBro Ernst KraussReligious ceremonies, sounds of armies moving and clashing, witnessing negotiations and smoothing differences of opinions, being banned into exile, and settling into a new life are pictures and soundbites invoked in the various books that Josephus ben Matthias…
Library Corner The Library is fortunate to have such generous patrons who are donating new books to our collection. One particular book is the collection of papers included in “Masonic Symbolism in Shakespeare” by Robert Clegg and William McDaniel. It’s only a short read at 48 pages, but its three chapters are called “Was William…
BrethrenLinda and I were privileged to have had the very recent opportunity of traveling to both the United Kingdom and Israel, to meet with representatives of the Membership and Marketing Committees of the United Grand Lodge whilst in London and attend the 18th World Masonic Congress for regular Grand Lodges in Jerusalem, Israel.The event is…
This Month I want to address the correct procedures for Admitting VisitorsThe correct method of admitting visitors and reporting is:-Tyler gives the knocks of the degree.IG takes a step & gives the sign and says Bro JW – waits for JW to respond with S of F and says “There is a report” JW responds…
Welcome to the June 2023 edition of the Nominations, Deaths and Exclusions. This new format is being trialed and designed to create a more engaging website for your usage. Candidates for Initiation Nominations for candidates for initiation received by Lodges, a copy of which have been received by the Grand Secretary in accordance with the…
Before I offer you my thoughts on the Nature and Purpose of our institution, I want to make some comments regarding Freemasonry, or Masonry as we know it. Our Freemasonry commenced with the formation of the UGLE in 1717, just over 300 years ago. Our GLWA is now 123 years old. The term Freemasonry…
Half Yearly Communication – 19.4.2023 Grand Master’s MessageMW Bro Peter Kirwan, Immediate Past Grand Master, RW Bro James Walker, Deputy Grand Master, Past Deputy Grand Masters, distinguished brethren, brethren all.As you will all be aware, the past 72 hours have been overshadowed with shock and disbelief at the sudden and tragic passing of our beloved…
MCWA VOLUNTEER BUS DRIVER REQUIRED Located at Halls Head and Murray River Villages, Mandurah Two trips per week Mondays 10 am to local shops and return – pick up residents from both Villages requirement of 2.5 hours Wednesdays 1 pm to local shops and return – pick up residents from both Villages requirement…
This month I would like to address a couple of issues from my own observations and from reports from some of the District Grand Inspector of Workings.Rehearsals and Test QuestionsRehearsals are important for a number of reasons, besides ensuring that we give our best possible performance on the night of the meeting, it is where…
