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Freemasonry has in all ages stood on its precepts and examples for the betterment of men. The men who made their dreams blossom into reality in being involved in the formation of a new lodge must have had these precepts and examples in mind.
It is unfortunate that the lodge's early records were destroyed by fire. However, a duplicate carbon book survived the fire and it is from this book that the following information has been gathered.
In July, 1983 a conversation took place between three brethren, V Wor Bro L. E. Hopkins, Wor Bro C. H. Uebergang and Wor Bro L. V. Hancock about the feasibility of forming a daylight lodge to enable brethren from Raymond Island to attend Masonic meetings. The problem was that there was limited access to the island in the form of a ferry which ceased running at 6.30 pm. The initial formation meeting was held on the 3rd August, 1983 at the Masonic Hall in Francis Street, Bairnsdale. Further meetings were held in 1983 with the final outcome being the Consecration and Installation meeting on the 28th April, 1984 with Rt Wor Bro L. E. Hopkins, PJGW being Installed as the foundation Master.
OTHER BLUE LODGES IN BAIRNSDALE
UNION LODGE OF NORTH GIPPSLAND NO.62: Meetings - second Thursday of the month at 7. 30 pm. Installation meeting - 2nd Saturday in May. For further Info contact:
The Secretary
P.O. Box 1282
Bairnsdale Vic 3875
MITCHELL RIVER LODGE NO.742: Meetings - First Tuesday of the month, January - second Tuesday at 7. 30 pm. Installation meeting - 2nd Saturday in August. For further Info contact:
The Secretary
P.O. Box 682
Bairnsdale Vic 3875
FAQs
Is Freemasonry a Religion? - NO! If any man considering joining Freemasonry as a way to salvation he is strongly advised to seek that path through his Church, it must be understood that Freemasonry is an International Brotherhood of men and not a religion.
What is Freemasonry Then? - It is an international brotherhood of free men. Its objectives are detailed in our Home Page. Freemasonry is a peculiar system of morality, veiled in allegory, and illustrated by symbols.
What are the Requirements for Membership? - The requirements for membership are:
1. Your desire to become a Freemason must be purely voluntary.
2. You must be a man of morals and observe the social virtues.
3. You must not have been convicted of an indictable offence or sentenced to imprisonment for
any other offence.
4. You must be a loyal and peacable subect of the Civil Power, to conform cheerfully to every
lawful authority, to observe and obey the laws of the land and promote the interest and
prosperity of the nation.
5. You must have a proposer and a seconder [they may be members of another lodge from the one
that you wish to join]. If you do not know any Freemasons, then contact the secretary of the
the lodge that you wish to join [see the Secretaries addresses on the Home Page and on this
page].
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