23/08/2022 – V.Wor.Bro Fraser receiving the very prestigious district service award and medal, presented by V.Wor.Bro Shadbolt, for outstanding service to the community.
Lodge Eltham Christmas Party 2021, attended by members, guests and family.
23/11/2021 – Bro Luke Payne (Senior Deacon – Lodge Eltham) gave a fascinating talk about Vikings; a seafaring people from Scandinavia that traded, raided and settled throughout Europe during the 8th to late 11th centuries. Their voyages throughout the Mediterranean as well as Russia, North America and the Middle East were discussed. It was explained that their influence on culture and genetics has had a profound influence throughout the world to this day. Luke founded Jorth Gar in 2005, a re-enactment society that has over 100 members. Since that time, Jorth Gar has been expanding and training its members with a reputation for quality troops and equipment. They are renowned for military drill, professionalism and discipline on the field of battle. As a blacksmith and craftsman Luke reconstructs Viking equipment including swords, scabbards, shield, armour, footwear and leather goods. The highlight of the talk was a demonstration of a Viking shield as a defence, and as an offensive weapon, along with a beautifully recreated high-status sword found in Gotland, Sweden.
RW Bro Ronald Weir PJGW (Lodge Eltham 272) was presented with the District Masonic Award by VW Bro Todd Shadbolt DGIW on 23rd November 2021 in recognition of outstanding contribution in District 11. RW Bro Weir was initiated into Masonry in 1962 and is now in his 25th year as Secretary. However, his voluntary contribution within the district pre-dates his involvement in the Craft with achievements too numerous to detail. For example, his association with the Church as Eureka Minister’s Warden for 15 yrs., Hall President 15 yrs., op-shop 4 yrs., and Citizens Association 14 yrs. In agricultural shows; Bangalow Show Committee 65 yrs. (President 29 yrs.), and Lismore Show Committee 46 years. Sporting involvement as Eureka Cricket Club Secretary 19 yrs., North Coast Umpires Association 11 yrs. (President 5 yrs.), Eureka Tennis Club Secretary 14 yrs., and Federal Tennis Association President 6 yrs. Service Club involvement including currently The Rotary Club of Lismore 37 yrs. (President 2 yrs.). Evidently, a life dedicated to service and now recognised with appreciation by The United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT of Ancient, Free and Accepted Masons. Congratulations Ron.
The installation of the Worshipful Master W Bro JL Parkyn and investiture of officers of Lodge Eltham No 272 took place on Tuesday 26th October 2021 at Eltham, northern NSW. The Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT was represented by RW Bro LN Hicks PAGM, MW Grand Master Elect. The Grand Director of Ceremonies was RW Bro BL Smith, Deputy Grand Persuivant PJGW; District Grand Inspector of Workings was VW Bro TW Shadbolt DGIW. The Installing Master was VW Bro RI Guthrie PAGDC, and the presenting officers were RW Bro RA Weir PJGW and W Bro IH Frith; organist was VW Bro B Lamb PDGDC. There was a representative gathering of District Lodges. The Board of Installed Masters consisted of Senior Warden, W Bro M Daley (Lodge Dawn No 511); Junior Warden, W Bro R Constable (Lodge Ballina United No 250); Chaplain, VW Bro RW Hassall PDGIW (Lodge Eltham No 272); Inner Guard, W Bro N Towers (Lodge Cavanbah No 231); Tyler, W Bro B Connor (Tweed Daylight Lodge No 136). The presentation of the working tools in the various degrees were delivered by W Bro M Daley, Bro MJ Fox and Bro LP Payne. The address to the Worshipful Master was given by VW Bro RI Guthrie PAGDC; address to the Wardens, VW Bro PR Pickup PAGDC, address to the Brethren, W Bro J Corrigan GSTW. The following officers were installed: Immediate Past Master, VW Bro RI Guthrie PAGDC; Senior Warden, Bro MJ Fox; Junior Warden, W Bro JA Fraser; Chaplain, VW Bro RW Hassall PDGIW; Secretary RW Bro RA Weir PJGW; Director of Ceremonies, VW Bro CG Myers PDGDC; Senior Deacon, Bro LP Payne; Junior Deacon, Bro JB Hahn; Inner Guard, Bro CS McFarlane; Tyler, W Bro JB Yeo. The Brethren retired to the Eltham Masonic Hall under the direction of VW Bro CG Myers PDGDC for a banquet in honour of the occasion.
The District meeting at Tweed Heads Masonic Centre, with MW Bro Derek Robson <Grand Master of NSW / ACT>
A selection of Old Photos of Lodge Eltham and surrounds
