District News 2013

 

Rachael McConnell entertained Lodge Fitzroy with a musical interlude on the piano at their Xmas Meeting.
Lodge Fitzroy have sponsored Rachael for the past 2 years with a scholarship
to the Coffs Harbour Conservatory of Music in memory
of VWBro. John Ambrosio a former member of Lodge Fitzroy

 

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Bro. Joshua Richard was presented with his Master Masons Certificate
At Lodge Fitzroy on Tuesday 10th December 2013
By the DGIW (District 53) VWBro. Phil Robertson

 

 

 

Pictured ( L to R)
RWBro. Colin Gill (Sitting Master), Bro. Joshua Richard, DGIW VWBro. Phil Robertson

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VWBro. Graham Hanson (Worshipful Master of Lodge Woolgoolga) presenting RWBro. Amby Payne
With his 40 Year Jewell on Saturday 7th December 2013

 

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Bro. Ben Aarts was Initiated into Freemasonry at Lodge The Raleigh No. 241
On Tuesday 26th November 2013

 

 

A Proud father Bro. Tom Arts congratulating his son

 

Bro. Ben Arts being congratulated on his Initiation
by the Worshipful Master of Lodge The Raleigh VWBro. John Bertram

 

 

Bro. Ben Arts being congratulated on his Initiation
by the DGIW (District 52) VWBro. Bill French

 

 

 

Pictured ( L to R )
RWBro. Bill Jones, Bro. Tom Aarts, Bro. Ben Aarts, VWBro. John Bertram, VWBro. Bill French

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RWBro. Joel Pollak; Grand Lodge Staff Officer for the Dutchess Masonic District,
Grand Lodge of Free Accepted Masons of the State of New York
Visited Lodge Sawtell Twilight accompanied by his wife Patricia
On Wednesday 20th November 2013

 

 

WM of Lodge Sawtell Twilight WBro. Andy Boyden and RWBro. Joel Pollak

 

 

Pictured ( L to R )
WBro. Andy Boyden ( WM ), RWBro. Joel Pollak, VWBro. Phil Robertson ( DGIW D53 )

 

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Bro. Joshua Richard was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason
At Lodge Fitzroy on November 12th 2013

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VWBro. Gary Chandler was Re - Installed as the Worshipful Master
Of Lodge Coffs Harbour Daylight No. 1016
On Monday 28th October 2013

 

 

Pictured ( L to R )
VWBro. John Bertram Installing Master, RWBro. Ron Scanes GM Representative,
VWBro Gary Chandler WM and WBro. Ron Jeffcoat IPM

 

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Bro. Troy Cheers was Installed as the Worshipful Master of Lodge Fitzroy No. 248
On Saturday 28th September 2013

 

 

WBro. Troy Cheers and his Invested Officers for 2013 - 2014

 

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Bro. Francis Yap was presented with his Master Masons Certificate
By DGIW VWBro. Phil Robertson at Lodge Fitzroy on Saturday 28th September 2013

 

 

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A number of Brethren from District 53 visited Lodge Prince Leopold No. 87
in Grafton to attend the Installation of Brother Steve Pearsal
on Saturday 17th August 2013

 

 

Pictured ( L to R )
RWBro. Colin Gill, VWBro. John Bertram,
WBro. Andy Boyden, VWBro. Norm Humprehys

 

 

Pictured ( L to R )
WBro. Graham Barrett, VWBro. John Bertram, VWBro. Les Hicks
WBro. Andy Boyden, WBro. John Jacobson

 

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A number of Brethren from Coffs Harbour recently attended the Initiation
of Mr. Kendall Smith, a Lewis being the son of VWBro. Bruce Smith
at Lodge Dawn No. 511 on Wednesday 7th August 2013
The Initiation was also attended by the Grand Master MWBro. Derek Robson

 

 

Pictured ( L to R )
RWBro. Colin Gill, VWBro. Gary Chandler. Grand Master, VWBro John Bertram

 

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Many thanks to the Brethren who attended a Working Bee
at the Coffs Harbour Masonic Centre on Sunday 4th August 2013

 

 

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Lodge Trial Bay held it's annual Xmas in July Party
at Dorrigo on Wednesday 31st July 2013

 

 

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The Annual CanDo Charity Bowls Day was held at the
C.ex Woolgoolga on Sunday 28th July 2013

 

 

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VWBro. John Bertram was Re-Installed into the Chair
at Lodge The Raleigh on Saturday 27th July 2013

 

 

The MW Grand Master of the UGL of NSW and the ACT
was represented by RWBro. Norm Standing ED PJGW

 

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WM of Lodge Trial Bay Daylight No 1018 VWBro Charlie Sneezby
presenting a cheque to Bro. Hec. Aitken to assist with the TS Culgoa
at Lodge Trial Bay Daylight on Monday 22nd July 2013

 

 

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VWBro. Phil Robertson DGIW presented his wife Carmel
With The Masonic District Award on Saturday 13th July 2013

 

 

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RWBro. Matthew Singleton was presented with his
60 year Certificate and Jewell by MWBro. Ron Johnson PGM
On Saturday 13th July 2013

 

 

Pictured ( L to R )
WBro. Alby Johnson, RWBro. Matthew Singleton, MWBro. Ron Johnson,
VWBro Phil Robertson DGIW District 53

 

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Bro Joshua Richard was Passed to the Fellow Craft Degree
On Saturday 13th July 2013

 

 

Pictured (L to R )
WBro. Alby Johnson( Worshipful Master ), Bro. Joshua Richard,
MWBro. Ron Johnson ( PGM ) and VWBro. Phil Robertson ( DGIW District 53 )

 

 

Sitting Masters and Brethren of District 52 and 53 who participated
in the Passing of Brother Richard to the Fellow Craft Degree

 

 

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Bro. Roger Barnes was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason
at Lodge Urara No. 469 on Wednesday 3rd July 2013

 

 

Pictured ( L to R )
VWBro. Brian Freakley, Bro. Roger Barnes and VWBro. Rod Simpkin

 

 

Worshipful Master VWBro. Brian Freakley and his Officers
who took part in the Raising of Bro. Roger Barnes

 

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WBro. Gary Stewart was recently appointed as Sawtell Fire Station's Captain
on Thursday 20th June 2013

 

 

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VWBro. Graham Hanson was presented with his 7th Re - Installation Certificate
By RWBro. Amby Payne at Lodge Woolgoolga No. 705
On Saturday 8th June 2013

 

 

RWBro. Amby Payne was the Grand Master's Representative
and WBro. Lloyd Foster was the Installing Master

 

 

Pictured ( L to R )

 

RWBro. Amby Payne, VWBro. Graham Hanson, WBro. Lloyd Foster

 

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IN MEMORIUM
WILLIAM 'BILL' STANLEY CROUCH
28th March 1922 - 1st June 2013

 

 

Bill’s journey in Freemasonry commenced on 8th March 1966, in Lodge Fitzroy advancing in all positions until he became the Worshipful Master in 72/73. Bill was honoured with Grand Lodge Honours (PDGIW) on 12th June 96 for loyal service to Freemasonry and the community. One of Bill’s much loved Freemasonry Orders was the 18th Degree, St Francis Sovereign Chapter. He became the Most Wise Sovereign in 1977,then advancing to the 30th Degree in Southern Cross Sovereign Council in 1978 and Grand Commander 1993 and elevated to the 32nd Degree in 2005 with the rank of Eminent Brother. In his early days of Freemasonry he became Lodge Fitzroy’s Caring Officer and this appointment he took much to heart. Bill was the first Palliative Care Voluntary Officer in the Cancer Ward. He was very interested in the welfare of his Brethren, their families and the community. Bill was very involved with the planning, construction of the Coffs Harbour Masonic Centre in Mackays Road and was a member of the board.

 

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The RFBI Foundation Stone Ceremony was conducted at Raleigh by the
Grand Master of UGL of NSW and ACT, MWBro. Derek James Robson AM
and his Ceremonial Team on Saturday 1st June 2013

 

 

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VWBro. Doug McCumstie being presented with his 50 year
Certificate and Jewell by VWBro. Phil Robertson DGIW District 53
on Monday 27th May 2013 at Lodge Coffs Harbour Daylight

 

 

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WBro. Andy Boyden pictured with his Officers and Brethren
on his Re-Installation at Lodge Sawtell Twilight No. 741
Saturday 18th May 2013

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VWBro. Bill French DGIW District 52 presenting Bro. Roger Dickinson
with his 50 Year Certificate on Monday 29th April 2013
at Lodge Trial Bay Daylight No 1018

 

 

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VWBro. Bill French DGIW District 52 presenting WBo.Norm Ruediger
with his Past Master's Jewell on Monday 29th April 2013

 

 

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VWBro. Bill French DGIW District 52 presenting VWBo.Charlie Sneezby
with his 13th Re - Installation Certificate on Monday 29th April 2013

 

 

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CanDo Cancer Trust Trivia Night

 

 

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Bro. Paul - Thomas Clarke was passed to the Fellow Craft Degree
at Lodge Sawtell Twilight's Past Masters Night
By the Sitting Master WBro. Andy Boyden on Wednesday 17th April 2013

 

 

WBro. Andy Boyden pictured presenting Bro. Paul - Thomas Clarke
with his 2nd Degree Ritual Book

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Lodge Woolgoolga held it's annual Anzac Service
on Saturday 13th April 2013

 

 

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Lodge Fitzroy held it's annual Anzac Service on Tuesday 9th April 2013
The service was complimented by the singing of the Coffs Harbour Choir
under the Baton of Margaret Fischer

 

 

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Bro. Michael Ryan was passed to the Fellow Craft Degree
At Lodge Sawtell Twilight on Wednesday the 20th March 2013

 

 

Pictured ( L to R )
WBro. Gary Stewart ( Worshipful Master ) and Bro. Michael Ryan

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Bro. Francis Yap was raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason
at Lodge Fitzroy No. 248 on Tuesday 12th March 2013
VWBro. Phil Robertson (DGIW District 53) and WBro. Alby Johnson (WM)
congratulated Bro. Yap on his acheivement

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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WM of Lodge Trial Bay Daylight No. 1018 WBro. Norm Ruediger
presenting WBro. Noel Hodges with his 50 year Certificate
on 28th January 2013

 

 

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Robbie Burns Night was held at Lodge The Raleigh
on Tuesday 22nd January 2013

 

 

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