Historical information

The Order of The Burning Bush, started in 1925, was conducted as a Brotherhood, with a ritual, initiation services, three degrees of membership, instruction, and other features common among lodges and fraternities. Each Chapter was worked by the members under direct supervision of the minister or his representative. Any boy over 14 years of age is eligible for membership.
Officers: Grand Chancellor - the minister; Directors; Assistant-Director. The following were elected every six months: Chancellor; Vice-Chancellor; Chaplain; Scribe; Purser; Constable; Sentinel and Musician.

Physical description

E2125.1.1 and E2125.1.2 Presbyterian Church of Australia The Order of the Burning Bush Ritual for Combined Chapters First Degree small, 15 page Member's book. 5th Ed. The book has an orange cover and is secured by two staples. It contains an Introduction; Rules of the Order; Combined Ritual, First Degree; Closing Service; Alternative Services; Briefer Combined Ritual, 1st Degree.
E2125.1.3 Presbyterian Church of Australia The Order of the Burning Bush First Degree Ritual booklet; a small, 11 page Member's book. The book has an blue cover and is secured by two staples. It contains an Introduction; Rules of the Order; First Degree Ritual; Initiation to the First Degree and Installation of Officers.