Colour Photo Masonic Temple - Skene Street Stawell.Colour photograph of brick lodge building in Skene Street Stawell.Masonic Templestawell

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Colour photograph pf the foundation stone at the Daylesford Mosonic Lodge.f.t. hockford, freemasons, daylesford masonic lodge

Leather bound bible from the Mount Franklin Lodge of Hiram, Daylesford. bible, mount franklin lodge of hiram, freemasons, daylesford, daylesford masonic lodge

Colour photograph of a brick freemason's lall at Colac. colac, hall, freemasons, masonic, colac freemason's lodge

The Creswick Lodge boasts fine examples of interior decorative painting. The interior of Creswick Freemason's Lodgefreemasons, foundation stone

The Creswick Lodge boasts fine examples of interior decorative painting. The banner is thought to have been painted by Angus Henderson. The interior of Creswick Freemason's Lodgefreemasons, lodge, creswick masonic lodge, banner, gold cradle

An image from the Herbert Richmond collection, gifted in 1982 to the Ballarat Library. The collection contains approximately 200 photographs of Ballarat and district in the 1940s, 50s and 60s, as well as photo albums, glass negatives and other memorabilia. Herb Richmond was a keen photographer, a foundation member and a life member of the Ballarat Camera Club, and a photographer with the Ballarat Courier during the 1940s. The Ballarat Camera Club named an annual award after him. Mr Richmond died in 1981 aged 79. These images were digitally re-photographed by members of the Ballarat Camera Club in September 2006.masonic lodge, peel street

Black and White photograph of six named people at Community Health Centre discussing subdivised traineeship Lakes Entrance Victoriahealth services, masonic lodge

John Robson was born at Newcastle, Northumberland, England, the son of Mathew Robson and Hannah Sproat. Hesailed to Australia on the "Arabian", landing at Port Phillip in 1854. Obituary DEATH OF MR. JOHN ROBSON ANOTHER PIONEER GONE. AN EXTREMELY VERSATILE MAN. General regret was expressed at the death yesterday morning at Miss Garnett's private hospital, of Mr John Robson, musician and and elocutonist and one of Ballarat's oldest, best known and most respected citizens. Mr Robson had been sitting for a few weeks, and his medical adviser, diagnosed his complaint as appendicitis, which afflicted, him in such a severe form that an operation was deemed to be absolutely necessary. He was removed to Miss Garnett's private hospital, and about a week ago he was operated upon. Mr Robson, being a man of robust constitution, stood the shock of the operation well, and he was making good headway towards recovery when the spell of hot weather set in, and caused exhaustion. Heart failure followed, and exhaustion the attention of his medical adviser, and the careful nursing he received, the end came peacefully at the time stated above. Mr John Robson was born at Newcastle, Northumberland, England, in , and he was therefore 72 years of age. Mr Robson's father, who was a contractor, had much to do with the building of the City of Newcastle. After passing through minor schools, Mr John Robson entered the academy of Professor Ross, and soon rose to a foremost position in the classes. When his studies were completed he was apprenticed to an architect and for a time studied the technique of this important branch of his father's calling. His adaptability for the work was great, and hopes were entertained that he would rise to a high position in the profession. Then came glowing reports of the wonderful Australian gold discoveries. Mr Robson’s father decided to migrate to these parts, and he sent a son to prepare the way. Believing that tools and timber might not be procured in Australia. Mr Robson, senr, constructed a portable wooden residence, which was shipped in pieces on the White Star liner Arabian which brought the family over. In 1854 Mr John Robson, who was then nearly 17 years of age, landed at Port Phillip, and with the other members of the family came on to Ballarat, which place he made his home to the end. When he first reached Ballarat, Mr Robson joined in the search for gold, but not being strong enough for this rough work, he turned his attention to carpentering. This he did not care much about, and in 1858 he was appointed a teacher in St. Paul's Day School, Ballarat, but in the following year he relinquished this position and became exchange clerk in the local branch of the National Bank. Being adapted to this quickly made himself acquainted with the details of a banker’s profession, and his rise was rapid. In the year 1871, about 12 years after he joined the bank, he was appointed manager, and for four years occupied that position with conspicuous success. He was connected with the National Bank for eighteen years, and in 1875 he entered business on his own account. With his brother, Mr Wm. Robson, he erected red-gum sawmills at Gunbower, on the River Murray. Subsequently he was offered the management of the Australian and European Bank in mills. In 1886, he accepted the position and held it until the bank was absorbed by the Commercial Bank of Australia. For a time he lived privately, still, how ever, holding his interest in the saw mills. In 1886, he accepted, the position of manager of the Ballarat branch of the Mercantile Bank of Australia. This bank was closed in 1892, and Mr Robson retired, altogether from commercial circles. In the meantime his brother died, and the saw-mills were sold. Mr Robson held a very important position in music, in fact he for many years was looked upon as the leading musician in Ballarat, he being master of quite a variety of instruments. In 1864. he was appointed conductor of the old Harmonic Society in this city, and subsequently conductor of the Ballarat Liedertafel. Under his leadership this society attained a high state of efficiency, which has since been well-maintained. Many years ago Mr Robson formed an operatic company from amongst Ballarat residents, and such beautiful operas as “Lucrezia Borgia' "Lucia di Lammermoor," “Ernani,' La Sonnambula,” and others were successfully rendered. As an elocutionist, Mr Robson attained much prominence, he being recognised as one of the most capable teachers in Ballarat. He was president of the one-time Ballarat Shakespearian Dramatic Club, which under his direction, from time to time produced Shakespeare’s masterpieces. In this, too, he took the chief characters, the roles of Macbeth, Othello, Hamlet, and Shylock, all being powerfully represented by him. For some years prior to his demise Mr Robson, acted as a teacher of music, and elocution, and many of his pupils, competed with great success at the Ballarat and other competitions. Some years ago he acted as adjudicator at the South street competitions, when he gave every satisfaction, and his services were frequently secured to judge at competitions in other parts of the State and in other states of the Commonwealth. At the Ballarat band contests every year, he was a conspicuous figure, and he always acted as leader of the massed bands, by whom his appearance was always enthusiastically greeted. In his younger days he took a keen interest in several forms of sport, was a successful oarsman, one of the best amateur boxers of his weight and as a billiard player was able to hold his own with professionals. 'Mr Robson was an earnest adherent of the Church of England, and in social and other organisations he from time to time held important positions. As a Anglican churchman, he was widely respected, being the official principal and lay Canon of the Cathedral, a member of the Bishops Council, and a prominent member of St. Paul's Church, Ballarat East. He was also a prominent member of the Masonic order. and was a Past Grand Junior Warden of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons of Victoria, an office which he filled with the greatest credit. He was also a member of the Old Colonists' Association and the Mechanics' Institute, was at one time vice-president of the Art Gallery was once a member of the School of Mines Council, and was many years ago made a Justice of the Pence. On many occasions he was asked to stand for Parliament, as a representative of Ballarat and on one occasion he consented to do so, but subsequently retired without going to the poll in favor of the late Mr Daniel Brophy. He was also often pressed to stand for both the Ballarat East and City Councils, but he declined to allow himself to be nominated. Mr Robson was an active gentleman, and a brilliant conversationalist. His courtesy, high mental and moral endowments, and warm open-heartedness, made him a most interesting and congenial companion. During his long residence in Ballarat, which city he declined to sever his connected with, he was well known and much courted, and was looked up on as one of the most prominent citizens, and his loss will be very severely felt. Some years ago a portrait of Mr Robson, in full Masonic regalia, was painted by he late Mr Stanton Bowman, and was presented by Mr Robson to the citizens, and it was hung in the City Hall, where it is always admired by visitors. The late Mr John Robson never married, and with his brother, James, lived for many years in Eureka street, Ballarat. The two brothers were nearly always together, and as they walked the streets with arms linked, they were frequently referred to as the Siamese twins. The only Australian relative of the late Mr John Robson is his brother. Mr James Robson, who hardly left the bedside during John's illness, and to him the blow has been a very severe one. In his bereavement he will have the heartfelt sympathy not only of the whole of the residents of Ballarat, but of people in all parts of the State. When the news of Mr Robson’s death became known the flags were flown at half-mast at the City and Town Halls, and the Old Colonists’ Hall, out of respect to the memory of the deceased. The interment will take place at the Old Cemetery this afternoon. The cortege will leave “Rothbury," Eureka street, Mr Robson’s late residence, at 3 o'clock, for St. Paul’s Church, where there will be a short service conducted by the vicar, the Rev T. A. Colebrook. (Ballarat Star, January 1910)Photographic portrait of John Robson, member of the Old Colonists' Association of Ballarat.john robson, old colonists' association of ballarat, old colonists' club

Light blue/grey book titled Jubilee Celebrations of the Brunswick St. John's Lodge No. 78 formerly known as St. John the Baptist Lodge No 1518. Celebrations were on Wednesday, 5th November, 1924. The book is a short history of the Brunswick St. John's Lodge, No. 78. Some photos in the book are: Cornish Arms Hotel, Wor Bro William Dods, Wor Bro P F Donald, Wor Bro John Bedford, Wor Bro F G Manchester, Rt Wor Bro F G Manchester, Wor Bro E L Hayden, Wor Bro O R Snowball, Wor Bro Robert Bugg, Wor Bro D H Hogan, Very Wor Bro F W Seekamp, Wor Bro Edward Saunders, Wor Bro F W Murphy, Wor Bro Robert Yorke and the Brunswick United Masonic Temple, Printed at the Office of 'The Victorian Craftsman' by g. A. Sharman, 23 Wright's Lane, Melbourne. Hand written on the first page 'With Compliments W Jones P.J.G.D. 5/11/24.Printed at the Office of 'The Victorian Craftsman,' by G.A. Sharman, 23 Wright's Lane, Melbourne.event, social, jubilee celebration, masonic society events (various) - jubilee celebrations of the brunswick st. john's lodge no. 78 1924, st john the baptist lodge no 1518, brunswick united masonic temple, wor bro w jones, cornish arms hotel, wor bro william dods, wor bro p f donald, wor bro john bedford, wor bro f g manchester, rt wor bro f g manchester, wor bro e l hayden, wor bro o r snowball, wor bro robert bugg, wor bro d h hogan, very wor bro f w seekamp, wor bro edward saunders, wor bro f w murphy, wor bro robert yorke, brunswick united masonic temple

Creamy white booklet titled Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Zenith Lodge Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Victoria 1866 - 1926 No 1133 - No 52 Bendigo. Above the title is the gold dividers and square with blue shading behind it. Embossed symbols around the title. Contains a list of Officers of the Lodge at Consecration 1866, a blue shaded photo of the Diamond Jubilee of the Zenith Lodge, No 52 - Officers 1926 - 27, a Retrospect 1866 - 1926,Zenith Lodge No 52 Members, June 30, 1926, a blue shaded photo of the Masonic Hall and Principal Officers of the Zenith Lodge for the Past 60 Years. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo.Cambridge Press, Bendigoclubs, social, diamond jubilee souvenir, masonic society events (various) - diamond jubilee souvenir zenith lodge 1866 - 1926, bro edward garsed, bro samuel peach hogg, bro richard harry andrews, bro william webb, bro john davies, bro g w chaassand, bro thos h o'neill, bro j c duncan, district grand lodge of england, bro john hamlet taylor, cambridge press, masonic hall, bro j michell, bro w j mclean, bro t r doble, bro w currie, bro a truscott, bro w t patten, bro w taylor, bro f r sydes, bro j d andrew, bro w d draper, bro p h seeber, rt wor bro w j parry, wor bro c r j friswell, bro e j nuttall, wor bro l a sonneberg, wor bro w perrin, wor bro w j g bloomfield, bro f cambridge, wor bro a dunstan, golden & corinthian lodges

Creamy white booklet with blue around the edges and around the dividers and square. A blue cord is tied at the centre of the booklet. For the installation of Bro. James David Andrew, S.W., Zenith Lodge No. 52. at the Masonic Temple, Bendigo on Saturday, June 25th, 1932. Contains the order of Ceremony, Officers 1932 - 33, the Toast List and the Menu. On the back cover is a list of the Past Masters from 1866 to 1931. Printed by Cambridge Press, Bendigo. The meal was held at the Laurel Café.Cambridge Pressclubs, social, installation and investiture of officers, masonic society events (various) - installation of bro james david andrew, zenith lodge no 52 bendigo, masonic temple bendigo, m w bro w warren kerr, wor bro w j g bloomfield, wor bro ellis nuttall, wor bro p h seeber, wor bro j d andrew, bro w p mclean, bro t r doble, wor bro a g hamilton, wor bro c r j friswell, wor bro c e welch, r w bro g w lansell, wor bro dr m jacobs, bro w a draper, bro j michell, bro a e ash, bro g r freeman, bro dr a m bush, bro n mcl young, bro w c dowel, bro w a simco, bro r c wright, w currie, bro a j perrow, cambridge press, wor bro h lamb, bro jock mitchell, bro gerson krost, bro b e carthew, rt wor bro w stewart, laurel café

Cream coloured booklet for the Installation of Bro. Philip Henry Seeber at the Masonic Temple Bendigo on Saturday, June 27th, 1931. Front cover has a black and white checker board with three gold columns standing on it. Contains the order of the Ceremony, List of Officers 1931 - 32, the Toast List and the Menu. Printed by Cambridge Press. The meal was held at the Laurel CaféCambridge Pressclubs, social, installation and investiture of officers, masonic society events (various) - installation of bro philip henry seeber, zenith lodge no 52, wor bro w t patten, masonic temple bendigo, wor bro a g hamilton, wor bro w j g bloomfield, bro j d andrew, bro w p mclean, wor bro l a sonnenberg, wor bro c e welch, rw bro g w lansell, wor bro f cambridge, bro t r noble, bro w a draper, bro c e kirmsse, bro j michell bro a j perrow, bro a m bush, n mcl young, w c dowel, w a simco, r c wright tyler, ro g r freeman, cambridge press, wor bro geo bennetts, bro j deakes, bro nott, bro s phillips, bro j a brown, wor bro dr m jacobs, bro r jager, wor bro e v monotti, laurel café

Cream coloured cover with gold and teal coloured printing and emblem. Golden & Corinthian Lodge, Installation of Bro. A. Noel Weatheritt S.W. and Investiture of Officers. Masonic Temple Bendigo, 14th September, 1968. Names of those taking part are included. List of Officers 1968 - 69. Included is a list of Members and on the back cover, Toasts and Harmony.Cambridge Press, Bendigoclubs, social, installation and investiture of officers, masonic society events (various) - golden & corinthian lodge - bro a noel weatheritt, rt wor bro prof s l townsend, v wor bro e t williams, wor bro a dellar, bro e l jones, bro f j palmer, wor bro f a turpie, wor bro h l bryant, bro c m phillips, bro a r wakefield, wor bro w a theodore, rt wor bro b s melrose, wor bro j k proud, wor bro c c maskell, wor bro j w boucher, bro j g norman, bro c m teeder, bro l k howe, bro b n washington, bro n w washington, bro g f g tatnall, bro r j cook, bro b hocking, bro a c hamilton, bro t k griffiths

Blue covered booklet. In dark blue print 'Landmarks of the Order' Masonic symbol on top of page.clubs, social, freemasonry

Blue covered booklet, gold writing on cover. Installation Zenith Lodge No. 52, Masonic Temple, View Street, Bendigo. Installation of Brother John Robert Malloy and investiture of officers. Ceremony conducted by Bro. G.M. Lansell. Past Masters listed inside front cover.Cambridge Press Bendigo.bendigo, clubs, zenith lodge

Blue booklet, on front Installation, Zenith Lodge No. 52, A.F. & A. Masons of Victoria. Saturday 19th. June, 1948. (constituted 1866) Masonic Temple, View Street, Bendigo. On front page 'Installation of Brother James King Collis'. Document contains list of past Masters of LodgeCambridge Press. Wor. Bro E.W. Turner, Master, Assisted by Past Masters, will Conduct the Ceremonybendigo, clubs, zenith lodge

Buff booklet, on front cover Bendigo Mark Lodge No. 12, Golden Jubilee Souvenir, 1896 - 1946. Installation of the Master-Elect Bro. J.L. Court, S.W. and investiture of officers by the Grand Master M. W.R. Bro. A.J. Dean, and Grand Lodge Officers. Program is printed with pale aqua on cover, Masonic symbols.bendigo, clubs, bendigo mark lodge no 12

Buff paper, blue print, on LH side of page Masonic symbols, columns, chequered floor pattern. Zenith Lodge No. 52, meeting notice. Meets third Tuesday in the month A.M. Bush, Master.Cambridge Press, Bendigo.bendigo, clubs, zenith lodge

Buff coloured booklet, embossed with Greek columns and Masonic star. On front of document ''Diamond Jubilee Souvenir Zenith Lodge, Antient Free and Accepted Masons of Victoria 1866 1926, No. 1133, No. 52, Bendigo''. Inside, front page,Officers of the Lodge at consecration 1866: Bro Edward Garsed, Samuel Hogg, Richard Andrews, William Webb, John Davies, G. Chaasand, Thos. O'Neill, J. Duncan. Pages contain lists of members for each year from 11889 through to 1926.Cambridge Press, Bendigobendigo, clubs, lodge

Seven page document, typed, detailing the symbolism behind Masonic regalia. Top of document 'Bro Will you please present to us some of the thoughts suggested by the contemplation of THE Collar's Some terms mentioned, Tyler, the stewards, inner guard, organist, choir master, junior and senior deacons, charity, ceremonies, secretary, treasurer, chaplain, junior warden, senior warden.bendigo, clubs, lodge, masonic lodge, bendigo, regalia

Three page story of the life of Trevor John Holt, a member of the Wedderburn Old Timers.person, individual, trevor john holt, peter ellis collection, trevor john holt, albert hugh holt, margaret emma holt, lindsay holt, glenda holt, hargreaves family, mcclelland family, ken hargreaves, kurraca state school, ern harkin, alys holt, joe harper, margaret holt, lynette holt, kevin holt, kerry holt, alan holt, cfa, wedderburn brass band, wedderburn historical society, wedderburn football club, masonic lodge, victorian farmers federation, engine club, wedderburn old timers, concord tours

Bound book the Temple Builders compiled by Alex H. Stone, 10th May 1988. this book refers to the people responsible for the erection of the Masonic Temple in View Street Bendigo. The book also makes reference to the way of life and how news was circulated in a time before newspapers. This book also gives an understanding of how the group was first formed. Other material refers to the laying of the foundation stone on 24/6/1873. Centenary Souvenir of the laying of the Foundation Stone of the Masonic Hall, View Street, Bendigo on 24th June 1873. Photo of the laying of the foundation stone. Architects of the project were Vahland and Getzschmann.Alex H. Stoneclubs, social, bendigo masonic lodge

Bendigo Re-Union Lodge, No. 477 announcing the Installation of Bro. Frederick Percival Lunn as Worshipful master and Investiture of Officers. The Ceremony will be conducted by V. Wor. Bro. Francis Norman Balfe, Grand Inspector of workings, assisted by past Grand Officers. Masonic Temple, St.Edmond's Road Prahran Saturday, 11th March, 1950.clubs, social, bendigo re-union lodge no. 477

Light cardboard folder invitation Zenith Lodge No. 52 to the installation of Bro. Frank George Jones, S. W. (master Elect), and investiture of Officers at the Masonic Temple, Bendigo on Saturday, 25th June, 1949, at 6.15pm. Wor. Bro. J. K. Collis, Master, assisted by Past Masters of the Lodge, will conduct the ceremony.clubs, social, zenith lodge no. 52 bendigo instal

Golden & Corinthian lodge No. 7. Ladies social evening, Masonic Hall Wednesday 1st June 1949.Cambridge Press.clubs, social, golden & corinthian ladies social