The 2007-08 Master,
Worshipful Brother Noel Bunt,
his wardens and members, wish you welcome.
Lodge Caledonia of Canberra, 2008 Master, WBro Noel Bunt
Due to the closure of the Canberra Masonic Centre for demolition and rebuilding during late 2008-2010, Lodge Caledonia of Canberra will be meeting in several places but normally at the Community Hall within the Masonic Homes, Holt ACT 2615 (Google map). Note: For the Installation (March meeting) and Burns Night (January meeting) we will be meeting at Queanbeyan Masonic Centre (Google map). Please open these links for maps and driving directions. Contact the Secretary or web site manager for clarification.
Thursday 26 June 2008: "Scottish 3rd" degree at Queanbeyan Masonic Centre
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Zoom the map for detail, using the buttons at left. Use the links to get driving directions. Parking is available opposite the Canberra Masonic Homes centre at Holt, in the Kippax Fair car park. Walk into the complex to get to the meeting room.
The last candidate initiated into Lodge Caledonia of Canberra at Bligh House, before its demolition, was Bro Andrew Campbell. The work was undertaken by the WM and officers of Lodge Ethos 963 during its annual exchange night with Caledonia, Ethos' mother lodge.
(L-R)VWBro David Horton DGIW D103, WBro Bill McVie (WM, Lodge Ethos 963), Bro Andrew Campbell, WBro Noel Bunt (WM, Lodge Caledonia of Canbera 938)
"He lived respected and died regretted"
WBro John Sweetman was Master of Lodge Caledonia of Canberra during two years from March 2003 until March 2005. He died suddenly in mid-September 2007 while being treated for cancer.
John was well known among Canberra's Freemasons for being one of the two organisers for the Sunday night feeding of Canberra's needy people at the Griffin Centre in Civic by local Lodges. This photo shows John's serious side, but he had a ready sense of humour and a great heart for those who needed assistance.
Those who knew John's trade did not begrudge shaking the hand of a true master craftsman. John's professional life was spent with the finer things in life, jewellry and precious metals, working as a 'manufacturing jeweller' in a major Canberra store for many years. At Lodge, his hands were often ingrained with the materials he had been using that day while shaping and burnishing the fine pieces.
United Grand Lodge
of New South Wales
and the Australian Capital Territory
This lodge practices the "arts and hidden mysteries of Freemasonry".
-It one of the various lodges in Canberra, the national Capital city of Australia.
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Below: Past Master, Very Worshipful Brother Harry Hepburn,
piped at the Burns Night, 25 January 2007 
Due to the closure of the Canberra Masonic Centre for demolition and rebuilding during late 2008-2010, Lodge Caledonia of Canberra will be meeting in several places but normally at the Community Hall within the Masonic Homes, Holt ACT 2615 (Google map). Note: For the Installation (March meeting) and Burns Night (January meeting) we will be meeting at Queanbeyan Masonic Centre (Google map). Please open these links for maps and driving directions. Contact the Secretary or web site manager for clarification.
-- 4th Thursday of the month, 7.00pm;
-- Installation: 4th Saturday of March.
Community
Our lodge, like most, is very active in donating to community organisations. In particular:
- Our lodge has, for around 10 years, owned a catering van that has operated at the Royal Canberra Show and various horse shows, etc, that has meant that the lodge has been able to give around $10,000 a year on average to various charities.
- Our lodge supports the regular assistance given to the less fortunate people of Canberra who need assistance to feed themselves. Every Sunday night, a lodge feeds these people at the Civic Centre in Canberra, and Lodge Caledonia of Canberra puts in its share of effort and financial support about every 7 weeks.
- Our lodge supports the volunteer-supported Canberra Masonic Homes at Peace and Holt, ACT, where aged care is available to anyone.
Visitors
We welcome visitors.
Please see our suggestions for your visit and street directions.
Dress Code
Our meetings conform to the dress code of the UGL of NSW & ACT.
Accordingly, with our obvious Scottish (Caledonian) connections, brethren and visitors are welcome to wear Highland Dress at meetings.
However... You are advised that a previous Most Worshipful Grand Master, MWBro Tony Lauer, declared that a Sgian Dugh (a small ceremonial knife worn in the stocking on the right leg), or a replica, is not to be worn with Scottish Highland Dress at Masonic meetings in this jurisdiction. Brethren with questions on this matter should address them c/o the Grand Secretary, info@uglnsw.freemasonry.org.au
Above: "Address to a Haggis" (by Robert Burns) being delivered at the Burns Night celebrations, 25 January 2007.