Famous Scottish Freemasons – John McDouall Stuart 1815 – 1866

John McDouall Stuart was born in 1815 in Dysart in Fife. After leaving school he graduated as a civil engineer and at the age of 23 he left Scotland for South Australia settling in Adelaide. Although not well known in his native land, Stuart was probably the greatest inland explorer of Australia and is well recognised  as that. In 1862 … Read more

John McDouall Stuart: Freemason and Australia’s greatest inland explorer – Freemasonry Today

John McDouall Stuart: Freemason and Australia’s greatest inland explorer The heart of Australia Freemason John McDouall Stuart is considered to be Australia’s greatest inland explorer. Kevin L Gest uncovers his intrepid career For a Freemason to have a small town named after him would be seen as an honour. That another Freemason should erase that name from … Read more