The two-storey red brick with concrete detailing hall building, according to Vaughan (1960) was the 'meeting place for very many lodges in the various degrees of Freemasonry. The first lodge to be established was the Pentalpha Lodge, No. 90'Rare colour photo of a significant hall in Kew, now demolished and replaced with a carpark.35mm colour transparency (slide) of the former Masonic Hall in Walpole Street, Kew. The two-storey red brick with concrete detailing hall building, according to Vaughan (1960). In from of the building is an A-frame sign advertising the Kew Historical Society which at that time (c.1980) shared the building with other organisations under the banner of 'The Copy Shop'. freemasonry -- kew (vic.), masonic hall -- kew (vic.), walpole street -- kew (vic.)

The right honourable Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Tennyson Somers Cocks, was born in Herefordshire. Served with distinction in the Army and was twice decorated with bravery, before being appointed as Governor of Victoria. This portrait of Lord Somers is the only one in which a Grand Master is not in masonic regalia. Lord Somers insisted he not be seen dressed in a manner which could give offence to any other organization, with which he was associated in Public Life or Private Life. He was deeply involved in the Scouting Movement and was Chief Scout in Victoria and succeeded Baden-Powell as Chief Scout of the British Commonwealth.The portrait of Lord Somers holds great significance as it is the only painting within the Library and Museum collection of a Grand Master without his masonic regalia. Lord Somers stands beside his hat and is in uniform, no apron or other freemason regalia. Freemason Victoria coat of arms in upper left corner.Framed oil painting on canvas with stretcher/strainer. Wood/metal composite brackets used to fix painting to wall. 'Compo' ornamented gilt frame with running designs. Metal placque with two screws holding it to frame. portrait, painting, freemasons victoria, freemasonry, victoria, grand master

The top half of a torn document promoting the programme for a grand concert held in Maldon on August 28 1895Masonic Hall, Maldon. A Grand Concert. On Wednesday Next, August 28, 1895. In Aid of St. Brigids R.C. Church. Programme: Overture-"Pride of Ireland" (H.Round) - Maldon Brass Band Song-"Plymouth Sound" (Jude) - Mr. Reid Song-"The Carnival" (Molloy) - Miss Meigs Violin Solo - Miss Mary Mclean Song-"Whisper, and I Shall Hear," with Violin Obligato (Picolomini) - Miss Hughes Song-" Thou art so near and yet so far"- Mr. E. W. Davies Song- "Gondoloa Dreams" (Slaughter) - Rev. M. Murphymasonic hall, st brigids church, maldon brass band

ON Behalf of the Maldon Hospital, Nursing Director Katrina Sprrow and resident Ruby were please last week to accept two donations - a total of $1000 - from the Masons. Southern Cross Lodge Master Peter Thompson presented a cheque for $400 which will be used to buy an ice machine for the Hospital. This was welcome news to Ruby, who enjoys a few blocks of ice in her drinks. Peter was joined at the presentation by fellow masons Ray Lindstrom and Art Lynch. On behalf of the Masonic Foundation, District Co-ordinatior Ken Crouch handed over a cheque for $600, which will be used to upgrade the Hospital's barbecue facilities.maldon hospital, donations, katrina sparrow, ray lindstrom, ken crouch

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