A Masonic Travel document issued by the Royal Yorkshire Lodge 503 in 1827 for a Freemason travelling to the new colony of New South Wales.Travel Document issued by the Royal Yorkshire Lodge 503 in 1827 for Bro Thomas Hidgley. Faded document that includes a wax seal of the Lodge.

The Sandridge Marine Lodge was founded in 1858. Two locations; originally Stokes St and then in Liardet St from 1917. Both buildings are now converted to apartments. .01 - 1st Freemason's Lodge building in Melbourne, Stokes St Sandridge/Port Melbournebuilt environment - civic, built environment - domestic, societies clubs unions and other organisations, built environment - industrial, freemasons lodge, swallow & ariell ltd, sandridge marine lodge

The Sandridge Marine Lodge was founded in 1858. Two locations; originally Stokes St and then in Liardet St from 1917. Both buildings are now converted to apartments. .05 - Photo of 2nd Marine Lodge (Freemasons) converted to apartment block in early 2000sbuilt environment - civic, built environment - domestic, societies clubs unions and other organisations, built environment - industrial, freemasons lodge, swallow & ariell ltd, sandridge marine lodge

Photograph of a section of Pall Mall, Eastwards from the corner of Bull Street. Some of the businesses visible are : Freemasons (hotel?), outfitters, Monster sale of Drapery, C. Huxtable, Saddlers, In The foreground there are numerous tree guards as well as several large Red Gumsplace, streetscape, pall mall, pall mall, freemasons, c, huxtable, bianchi

Document. Certificate presented to Frank George Jones by the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Freemasons upon being admitted to the Degree of Most Excellent Master Royal Golden Chapter, Bendigo. Printed in black on parchment paper with red seal. Marked No. 3894.organization, club/society, freemasonry - lodge, f. g. jones collection, freemasons certificate

Letter dated 25th January, 1957, from Grand Secretary's Office, Freemasons' Hall, 25 Collins Street Melbourne to Wor. Bro. A.J.B. Aird, Warrandyte Road, Ringwood, notifying fee registration and certification fee upon accepting proposed rank of Past Senior Grand Deacon.

The luncheon was gven by Captain Ward Mosely on Big Hill, the Secretary of the Trust. Luncheon was catered by Mrs Clarke or Eastern View guest house. It was held to matk Captan Mosley's installation as Master of Geelong Lodge (Freemason)Photo of menu for luncheon 21 September 1924 at ILUKA given by Capt Edward Mosley on Big Hill/Secretary of Trust Luncheon catered by Mrs Clarke of Eastern View guest house; given to fellow Masons to mark Capt. Morley's installation as Master of Geelong Lodge iluka, luncheon menu capt morley, trust secretary, freemasons, master geelong lodge, installation 1924

Object. Small rectangular leather case for carrying Freemason Regalia with gold monogram F. G. J. (F.G.Jones) on lid. Leather handle, 2 locks marked British made Pat. No. 236734. Lined with blue silk with pocket. 5 small studs on bottom. Complete with 2 keys. Marked Genuine Cow Hide.societies, freemasons, regalia, f. g. jones collection, masonic regalia case

Mount Alexander Lodge, No. 8, U.G.L. Vic. Installation of Bro. Arnold William Baglin as Master and Investiture of Officers. The ceremony conducted by R. W. Bro. S. Proud, Junior Grand Warden. Representing the M. W. Grandmaster and assisted by Grand Officers. Freemasons' Hall Castlemaine, 3450, Saturday, April 23rd, 1949.clubs, social, mount alexander lodge no 8

Certification that Alan Aubry Williams, Companion of the Holy Royal Arch, has ceased to be a Member of The Lord Kelvin Chapter, No. 77, and is clear of all dues. Dated at Melbourne, 22nd May, 1942. Covering letter to Comp. Williams included, from Hector M. Osborne, Scribe Ezra, Freemasons Hall, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne, July 1st, 1942.

Freemason Lodges in Victoria were numbered in the order they were founded. The Balaclava Lodge was 162 and is now defunct. Dance cards became popular in the Victoria era. They were often worn looped around the woman's wrist and had a pencil attached (note the small hole for this at the bottom corner of this card).Folded card printed in gold and blue, being dance card for the Annual Ball of Masonic Lodge 162, Balaclava Lodge, held in St Kilda Town hall on 3 September 1896. List of officers of the lodge printed on the back of card. Inside the card is a list of dances and, in handwriting, the names of dance partners.Names of dance partners, written in pencil. On the back of the card are notes, apparently written much later when the card was donated to the SKHS: 'Gran', 'Mrs Tierney', (illegible).freemasons, dance card, balaclava lodge, st kilda town hall, 19th century

A cream programme with a blue tinge around a freemason symbol and blue print. On the outside cover are the words,' 1923. Dual Installation. Zenith Lodge No. 52. Golden & Corinthian Lodge No. 7. Saturday, June 23rd., 1923. Masonic Temple, Bendigo.' On the inside of the programme is the programme itself and the menu. M. Hicks, Caterer. Cambridge Press, Print. Attached is a blue cotton cord.societies, freemasons, programme, lydia chancellor, collection, programme, freemasonry, freemasons, masonic temple, bendigo, clubs & associations, organisation, zenith lodge, golden & corinthian lodge, societies

A picture of the original Gordon Lodge lodge-room of 1886 - room currently in use by the Lodge's artist-in-residence. Below is a newspaper article from the North Melbourne Advertiser (Vic: 1873 - 1894) for Friday 22 April 1887 that describes the architecture of the building at the time of its completion. From some of the details included in the article it is obvious that the journalist who wrote the article was a Freemason. THE MASONIC HALL ASCOT VALE North Melbourne Advertiser (Vic. : 1873 - 1894) Friday 22 April 1887 THE MASONIC HALL ASCOT VALE The now Masonic Hall, Ascot Vale, the foundation stone of which was laid by the Worshipful Master of the Gordon Lodge (Bro, W. F. Lamonby) in October last has just been completed, and will be formally opened: with grand Masonic ball on the 13th prox. The hall stands on a fine block of land having a frontage of 50ft to the Maribyrnong road by a depth of 130 ft., and is built of brick and cement on a most substantial foundation of bluestone. The Tuscan style of architecture has been adopted with the most successful result, and the front design which is especially handsome, includes four massive pilasters with frieze architrave and enriched cornice, forming the entablature of the order,- and giving a most imposing appearance. The front door, over which are the masonic emblems, is seven feet wide, and two escape doors made to open outwards in compliance with the Central Board of Health regulations are also provided, in case of emergency. In the vestibule is a very fine elliptic arch with keystone enriched with fruit, and the whole floor, 9ft. 6in. wide, is laid with Cawkwell's encaustic tyles. On the right, of tile vestibule is a commodious committee room 22ft. by 12ft 6in with side entrance for members, so that in case the main hall is engaged no inconvenience need be caused. On the left is the Secretary's room, and off this again is a staircase cellar. The vestibule is well lighted with two exceedingly pretty chandeliers, which have a very pleasing effect and give it a nice bright appearance ascending a handsome staircase leading from the vestibule the upper storey is reached, and here everything is splendidly arranged, especially 'the Lodge Room, which is a model of neatness and of comfort. The dimensions are 28ft. x 22ft 6in. with an elevation of 17ft. 6in. to the beautiful cove ceiling, which is quite a work of art. At the east end of the room on a raised dais is the master's chair with the masonic emblems, and neat forms of polished kauri are placed at the sides for members, about 150 of whom can be accommodated. The lighting and ventilation have both been well attended to and all is very complete. The main hall is 75ft. by 35 ft. with a stage 15ft. deep, leaving the auditorium 60ft. x 35ft. with a seating capacity about 600. Round the walls up to 6ft 6in. is a handsome dado in Portland cement and above it are panelled Tuscan pilasters to the entablature, architrave enriched frieze and medallion cornice forming the main cornice to the hall. Immediately inside the cornice is a sunken panel all-round the ceiling relieved with ornamental outlet ventilators. There are twelve large windows, six on each aide, and the sashes, skirting boards, and doors throughout the building are beautifully painted in imitation of grained cedar. Two enormous gas reflectors, each for 50 lights are suspended from the ceiling and besides these, four elegant hanging chandeliers for lighting up the proscenium, and back of the stage, under which is a storeroom for seats, &c, when the hall is required for a ball. The floor is made of kauri, secretly nailed, and is beautifully finished off. At the back of the stage are two lavatories and ladies and gentlemen's dressing rooms, between which are a connecting passage for a call boy. Outside is a capital asphalted yard, and the other usual conveniences on an improved plan. There is a right-of-way asphalted on each side of the building, and a large lamp is to be placed opposite the main entrance to light up the front. Everything that forethought and ability could suggest to make the hall comfortable and popular has been done, and it now only remains for the public to avail themselves of the advantages offered them by the enterprising Company. The cost of the building and furniture, including a magnificent piano, was £2,500, and the land £300. Mr J. C. M. Cowan, of Ascot Vale, is the architect, and Messrs Parker and Pater, of South Melbourne, the contractors. The plastering was done by Mr I Nicholas, of Murray Street, Moonee Ponds, who is also entitled to great praise for his splendid workmanship. Mr Cowan has been most assiduous and particular in seeing that his instructions were carried out to his satisfaction, and the result must be exceedingly gratifying to him and to the directors. The Masonic hall is only one of the many buildings erected by Mr Cowan in this district, among the others being the well known residences of Meessrs. J. Levy, Mooneo Street; W. Murphy, Eglington street; G. Groube, Maribyrnong street; C. A. Arvier, Moonee Ponds ; and F. Paul, Mount Alexander road. It may also be mentioned that Mr Cowan generously presented the plans for the now local fire brigade tower which is acknowledged to be one of the strongest and most graceful around Melbourne, The new Masonic Hall does infinite credit to the borough, and in accommodation, design, and comfort it is not surpassed by any similar building of the kind outside the city.

The Norman Oliver collection. Norman Oliver was three times Mayor of Bendigo - 1950-51, 1964-65, 1970-71.Three typed sides of two pages, undated, but in sequence labelled 1964. Previous pages? Appear to be missing. Calculations in pen on reverse of the second page. Topics include: visit from Mr Keddie of the Social Welfare Dept., the Music Lovers Club, and a reception for the Freemasons.bendigo, council, report, norman joseph oliver , councillor norman oliver. mayor of bendigo.

A yellow programme with the following words on the front cover, ' Freemasons' Reception to His Excellency The Governor Rt. Wor. Bro., the Earl of Stradbroke, Tuesday, November 15th, 1921. Masonic Temple, Bendigo. On the inside front page are the words, 'On the occasion of the November Regular Meeting of the Zenith Lodge, No. 52. ' Bolton's Print, Bendigo' is printed on the back cover. A red and white bow in cord is attached to the front cover.cottage, miners, lydia chancellor, collection, freemasons, freemasonry, reception, programme, organisation, club, society, program

A History of Freemasonry in the Bendigo District, During the First 50 years of its existence. Author R.W. Bro. W. C. Vahland . P.D.G.M (R.W. Bro. - right worshipful brother). Publisher: Bolton Bros, Bendigo. 88 pages. Illustrations: Freemason symbols throughout book. Margin notes on pages 24 & 60. Sketch by hand on last page. Price 1/6. (one shilling and six pence)R. W. Bro. W C Vahland, P D G Mchurch, history, freemason, bendigo, freemasons, history bendigo freemasons

Personal letter written by Albert Steane to a fellow Freemason. Talks about his travels in 1908 and return to Ballarat and the introduction of the new phase in education - establishment of Technical Schools. He became the Head Master of the Ballarat Junior Technical School and remained in that position until his retirement in 1942. Other topics mentioned are connected with the various activities within the Lodge.Two typed sheets of yellow paper in the form of a letter. Paragraphed - double spacing between.Address of senderalbert steane, ballarat junior technical school, masonic lodge, retirement, head master, 1908, south street, south street competitions, freemasons, royal south street competitions

Rev. Farquhar Chisholm (1878 - 1953), Presbyterian minister, was born in Inverness, Scotland and ordained in 1908 in Kerang. He was a minister in country Victoria and Ballarat and was chaplain of Scotch College from 1919 - 1926. Farquhar Chisholm organised the building funds for Morongo Presbyterian Ladies' College Geelong and the Freemasons' Hospital and was a past grand chaplain of the Masonic Grand Lodge.Matte, black and white studio head and shoulders portrait of Rev. Farquhar Chisholm who is looking to his right and wearing his clerical collar. There is pencil and ink hand writing on the back of the photograph.rev farquhar chisholm, south melbourne presbyterian church, masonic lodge, morongo presbyterian ladies' college geelong, scotch college melbourne

Bendigo Weekly from Friday, January 11, 2002. '' A snippet of Bendigo history'' by Edith Lunn, the View Street story continued. In the journey up View Street we come now to the former Masonic Hall and Temple, our present day Performing Arts Centre. As a freemason, architect W. C. Vahland and his partner Robert Getzschmann were, in 1875, invited to design this fine Masonic building with its classical portico. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo, bendigo weekly

Black and white reprint. Pall Mall, Sandhurst ( Bendigo ) outfitters, drapers, saddlers. Single and multi - storied buildings. Perhaps tree guards in foreground. In image left to right ' Freemasons' ' Outfitters ' Drapery ' ' House seed c. Huxtable, Saddlers, Steadbro. ' Bianchi' At far right portion of 1st. Bendigo Town Hall - this indicates that this is Pall Mall from Bull St. at right towards Mundy St. which is off the left hand side of image.Batchelder, Sandhurstplace, streetscape, pall mall

The Sebastopol, or Guiding Star Lodge was consecrated on 22 May 1999 following the amalgamation of ‘Hope No. 274’, ‘Orion No. 53’ and ‘Sebastopol No. 63’, three of Ballarat’s oldest Freemasons Lodges with a combined total of over 345 years of masonic history, and is chartered under the United Grand Lodge of Victoria. In 2011 the Sebastopol and other Central Ballarat Lodges were sold, with the lodges now meeting at 616 Barkly Street, Golden Point. Colour photograph of the former Sebastopol Masonic Lodge.sebastopol, sebastopol masonic lodge, guiding star lodge no 222

Part of Ron Laing's collection of photographs recording Port Melbourne over a thirteen year period. Donated to the PMH&PS by the photographer.A set of 37 colour photographs of Port Melbourne civic stuctures, 1990s, including the Town Hall, Liardet Community Centre, Freemasons' Hall, RSL Club (Excelsior Hall), old fire station, 1910 Post Office, 1860 Post Office and Naval Drill Hall, Metropolitan Fire Station, Police quarters, Police Station and Court House, Nott Street State School, Graham Street State School, St Joseph's Primary School and Rotunda in Beach Streetbuilt environment - civic, ron laing, nott street state school, graham street state school, port melbourne primary school, port melbourne town hall, liardet community centre, excelsior hall, freemasons hall, fire station, post office, naval drill hall, police station, st josephs catholic primary school, band rotunda

Bendigo Tramways compiled by H Biggs. A short history of Bendigo's Tramways. Also some events and the year they happened. On the back is Early Bendigo Hotels, Compiled by L C Bennetts. Mentions the supply of liquor in the early days. Some early hotels were: The Criterion, The Royal, The Bendigo, The Black Swan, The Hibernian, The Sandhurst, The Freemasons (now the Courthouse), and The Shamrock. Also mentioned is Hazards of the Field including Mr Arblaster and his powder factory which had a few explosions, illness and accidents with cages.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - bendigo tramways, mr a o'keefe, the sandhurst and eaglehawk tramway company, j taylor, j hanson, electric supply company, coliban water supply, cr a harkness, constable thomas ryan, art gallery, miss broadfoot, victorian women's franchise league, ana hall, the bendigonian, law courts, post office, temperance hall, trades hall (old wardens court), roman catholic cathedral, shamrock hotel, bendigo philosophical society, bendigo fire brigade, mr arblaster, powder factory, meurer, sandhurst bee

Letter on paperRobbie Burns Lodge No. 88 J.H. Whitwam, Secretary, 63 Mason Street, Newport. Telephone MW 7244 Freemasons' Hall, Newport June 23rd 1944 Dear Bro. Edhouse, Secretary Southern Cross Lodge No. 24 Maldon The W. Master of the Robbie Burns lodge P.R. McNish alsong with three other masters will visit your lodge at your next meeting to be present at the raising of Bro Kafer of our lodge. I will also be present and our freemsons Wor. Bro C.H. Dobson and the son of Freemason L. R. Robson . now i would be pleased if you can arrange accomodation for the 10 ten of us at a hotel we would require.robbie burns lodge no. 88, edhouse, whitwam, j. h.

Sir Dallas Brooks, was Victoria's' longest serving Governor and Grand Master. Born in Cambridge England in 1896, his interest in becoming a Freemason was expressed whilst in England however he chose to wait until he became Governor of Victoria to be initiated. Sir Dallas Brooks held the position of Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria from 1951 to 1963. He was a popular Grand Master and Governor and although he was unable to commit as much time as he would have like to Freemasonry, he participated where possible.This portrait was painted by Joshua Smith and the only painting created by this artist.Framed oil painting on canvas with stretcher/strainer. Frame is wood with a matte bronze paint. Gold-coloured metal placque attached to front of canvas. Signed: 'Joshua Smith'. Placque: 'M.W. Bro. General Sir Dallas Brooks / K.C.B., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., K.St.J. / Grand Master 1951 - 63' sir dallas brooks, freemasonry, freemasons, portraits, freemasons victoria

The first Minute Book of the Gordon Lodge, which starts with the first meeting of local Freemasons desirous of founding a new lodge in the Essendon area was held at the Ascot Vale Hotel in July 1885. William Farquharson Lamonby was the driving force, financier and founder of the Gordon Lodge and when he wasn't present not a lot happened at those Ascot Vale Hotel meetings.