Sir William J Clarke – First Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria

The foundation stone of the Freemasons Hall in Melbourne was laid by him in March 1885, the finished building being consecrated by him to Masonic purposes in March 1887. In 1889 he became the very first Most Worshipful Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria, an amalgamation of the three bodies that had operated at that time under their own constitutions. In 1885 he had largely financed the building of the Freemasons’ Hall at 25 Collins Street.

Belper Masonic Benevolent Association charity evening

Belper Masonic Benevolent Association charity evening   On the evening of Saturday July 9th, Belper Freemasons in Derbyshire represented by the Belper Masonic Benevolent Association held a presentation evening where a number of donations were given to local charitable organisations. Nearly £3,000 was given to charities including the Belper Drop Inn, Beaurepaire Gardens, 1st Alton … Read more