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Used during the years 1937 - 1945 by the Ringwood Masonic Lodge. Lists of past Masters. By-Laws and Installations.
Booklets about Ringwood Masons. Qty 9.; 1 - 2. Jonadab Lodge, blue cover, By Laws.; 2. East Ringwood Lodge, blue cover, By-Laws.; 4 - 9. Installations in Ringwood Lodge. Some tied with blue ribbon.
Certification Arthur James B. Aird admitted to the Degree of Most Excellent Master by the Box Hill Chapter, No. 51 meeting at Box Hill, Victoria. Enrolled, recorded, signed and Seal affixed at Melbourne on 31st July, 1937.
Buff coloured certificate with red Grand Lodge seal. Certification that Brother Alan Aubrey Williams was advanced to the honorable Degree of Mark Master on 26th October, 1939, in the Prince of Wales Lodge No.8. Signed and dated 15th January, 1940.
Buff coloured certificate with red Lodge seals. Certification that Arthur James Bromwich Aird was received and acknowledged as a Grand Elected Knight Kadosh, 30 Degrees, conferred on 1st May, 1962. Signed by the Grand Secretary General and Seals affixed in the Grand Council Chamber at London on 20th June A.L. 5962, A.D. 1962.
Certification that Brother Samuel Williams was regularly received into the Free Masonry on 5th December AL5950 and was admitted to the 3rd Degree on 5th June, 1951, in the East Burwood Lodge No. 686. Certificate signed and blue seal attached on 17th January, 1952.
Two certificates - Arthur James Bromwich Aird (1) solemly received admitted and consecrated as a Knight of the Order of the Temple in Geelong Preceptory at Geelong, Victoria, on 1st July, 1936, and (2) solemly admitted as a Knight of St.John of Jerusalem, Palestine, Rhodes and Malta in the Geelong Priory, Geelong, Victoria, on 18th April, 1938.
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.
Certificate notifying that Bro. Arthur James Bromwich Aird, Reg.No. 153328 was duly installed Supreme Ruler of the Kingscott Conclave No.122 on 13th December AL 5955, 1955, and commissioned as a Supreme Ruler in the Order. Signed and dated 28th February, 1958. Grand Supreme Ruler - M.W. Bro. Sir George Townsend Boag K.C.I.E., C.I.E., M.A. (Cantab.) Past Grand Counsellor - R.W. Bro. G.C. Kingscott Grand Recorder - A.A. Murphy
Certification Arthur James Bromwich Aird is a regular Royal Arch Mason admitted to Box Hill Chapter No.51 on 30th June AL 5936. Certificate signed and seal imprinted on 3rd August, 1936.
Certification that Brother Arthur James Bromwich Aird was regularly received into the Free Masonry on 6th January AL5926 and was admitted to the 3rd Degree on 6th October, 1926, in the Ringwood Lodge No. 382. Certificate signed and blue seal attached on 24th January, 1927.
Buff coloured certificate with red Lodge seal. Certification that Bro. Arthur James Bromwich Aird was elevated to the honorable Degree of a Royal Ark Mariner on 9th November 1943 in the Camberwell Royal Ark Mariner Lodge attached to the Camberwell Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 86. Signed and dated 26th January, 1944.
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Newspaper clipping from The "Mail" , 24-3-98 P 8 By Lynne Kinsey
Many achievements, few regrets. This month marks the first anniversary of the local government elections. The Mail invited Maroondah's seven councillors to have their say on their first year in office and their hopes and plans for the future.
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Certification that Wor. Bro. A.J.B. Aird, Ringwood Lodge No.382, was enrolled a Life Governor, Freemasons' Homes of Victoria, 1946.
Certification Alan A. Williams admitted to the Degree of Most Excellent Master of The Lord Kelvin Chapter, No. 77 meeting at Melbourne under the Supreme Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Freemasons of Victoria, 23rd May, 1940.
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Newspaper clipping from The "Mail" , 3-3-98 P 8 By Lynne Kinsey
The Ringwood branch of Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party has sent a letter to Maroondah Council, condemning the councillors' decision to support a policy of multiculturalism.One Nation branch committee member, Barry Rinaldo, described multiculturalism as anti-Austalian.
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Newspaper clipping from The "Post" , 12-7-95 P 5
As part of a new initiative, Maroondah Council has appointed economic manager, Ian Stewart to its new economic development unit. Mr Stewart has a background in law, arts and town planning
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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.
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Newspaper clipping from The "Mail" , 11-7-95 P 7 By Jodi Pine NEWS WATCH Six areas set to go private
Private contractors are expected to be operating six major community facilities by September as part of Maroondah City Council's compulsory competitive tendering .
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Certification that Brother John Ashworth Daniell was regularly received into the Free Masonry on 11th June AL5906 and was admitted to the 3rd Degree on 3rd September, 1906, in the Argyle Lodge No.105, Traralgon.
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Newspaper clipping from The "Mail" , 24-10-95 P3. Big Money for Council. Eastland sites up for sale.By Andrew Meath
Maroondah City Council will receiove more than $8.5 million from the trustees of Eastland Shopping Centre if the sale of the Ringwood Bowling Club and nearby car park goes ahead. However, the agreement must first be approved by Local Government Minister Roger Hallam and Treasurer Alan Stockdale.
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Newspaper clipping from The "Post" , 25-5-95 P3. Bowling Club sale proposal.
A Maroondah Council spokesperson has confirmed the previous Ringwood Coucil intended selling Ringwood Bowling Club to Coles Myer Ltd. The Coles Myer proposal which Ringwood Council agreed with is understood to include an undisclosed sale price and the schedule and conditions of payment.
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Independent Order of Rechabites Salford Unity symbolic designs on yellow background with gold border certifying Mary H. McLennan having passed the 1933 Temperance Physiology Examination.
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Newspaper clipping from The "Post" , 18-1-95 P3. Relocation of Ringwood Bowling Club considered
Ringwood Bowling Club looks set to be relocated as Maroondah Council considers a planning application for construction of a new bowling club on the former Norwood Primary School site.
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Newspaper clipping from The "Post" , 31-5-95 P2. Council's top managers
There were smiles all around at Maroondah Council this week after its management team, Phil Turner, Peter Graf Rob Crispin, John Trevorah and Richard Penny won the Australasian final of the 1995 Active Learning Management Challenge in Canberra
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Hand-drawn poster autographed by Freemason members, presented to Wor. Bro. Arthur Aird, 1950.
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Newspaper clipping from The "Mail" , 8-08-95 P13. NEWS WATCH Grants budget slashed
Maroondah City Council has slashed its community grants budget for 1995/96, but it says community groups won't miss out. Council's corporate manager, Lydia Philippou, saiid community groups have nothing to fear. Some groups that had been eligible for community grants had been included in the council's recurrent budget.
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Originally framed and shown up the stairs at the former Maroondah Sporting Club, the home of the East Ringwood Football Club
Sponsored by Brian Coopersmith
Originally framed and shown up the stairs at the former Maroondah Sporting Club, the home of the East Ringwood Football Club
Originally framed and shown up the stairs at the former Maroondah Sporting Club, the home of the East Ringwood Football Club
Originally framed and shown up the stairs at the former Maroondah Sporting Club, the home of the East Ringwood Football Club
Originally framed and shown up the stairs at the former Maroondah Sporting Club, the home of the East Ringwood Football Club
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