The History of Kingsley Masonic Day Lodge

 THE BIRTH OF AN IDEA

In view of the number of Day Lodges being formed in the Northern Districts of Perth, some members of the craft felt there was a need for one in the Wanneroo area, which caused a notice to be placed in the October 1987 issue of the Masonic Monthly Bulletin and also in the Wanneroo Times, asking for expressions of interest.

Subsequently, in November 1987, the inaugural meeting was held at the Curnow Knucky Masonic Centre, 3A Moolanda Boulevard Kingsley, from which a steering committee was formed.

The steering committee operated under the guidance and Chairmanship of W. Bro. Basil Best whilst W Bro. John Lavers agreed to act as secretary, an onerous task indeed, but transformed into John Lavers holding the position until October 2008 when he stepped down in favour of W.Bro Ray Drury. 

Very Worshipful Bro. Rod Cobain** offered to examine and bring up to date much of the regalia presented to the group by other lodges.

R.W. Bro. R. Downing was asked to act as treasurer and to examine the financial requirements of setting up a new Lodge, while W Bro. P. Todd offered to investigate what would be involved in presenting a petition to The Grand Lodge of Western Australia.

At the same time W Bro. N. Ellis provided ideas for a Lodge Logo and a song for the welcoming of Visitors at the Festive Board.

The second meeting took place in February 1988 attended by approximately 25 interested Brethren. Each was asked to provide his Masonic background and personal introductions were forged.

After considerable discussion it was decided to name the new Lodge "Kingsley Day Lodge" and that the Lodge meeting times should be at 9:00 am on the Third Wednesday of each month January - February excepted. Rehearsal to be held in the morning of each second Wednesday.

It was felt at that stage that thirty members would be the minimum number of Brethren required to form an effective viable Lodge and those present were asked to make every effort to contact other Brethren who would be interested in joining the new Lodge.

RW Bro. Downing submitted for consideration by those present a set of By-Laws which were carefully examined, amended where it was felt necessary and that it should be presented for ratification at the first legal Lodge meeting should the Lodge be formally constituted and opened.

By June 1988 further meetings having been held at monthly intervals, nominations were received for the officers chairs and after ballots had been held, the following brethren were elected.

W.M. W.B. Bro. V. Ford                                                     

IPM. W.Bro. Bro. W. Paton                                               

SW. Bro. D. Wallis                                                   

JW. Bro. R. Goldsmith                                               

Chaplain . Bro. D. Gatter
Treasurer. W.Bro. N Ellis 
Secretary. W. Bro J. Lavers
DC. V.W. Bro R Cobain

Organist W. Bro. G Atkin 

S.D. Bro. J. Re
J.D. Bro. J. Paton
Charity Stwd. W.Bro. I. Lawson
Steward. W. Bro. E Anderson
Steward Bro. C. Blechynden
Steward Bro. G. Harris

Tyler. R.W. Bro. R. Downing

Members were asked to provide all their masonic details and certificates prior to the formal presentation of the "Partition" to form a lodge could be completed, signed and presented.

It was proposed to hold the Consecration Ceremony, followed by the Installation of officers on the third Wednesday in September 1988. However, unfortunately the Grand Master MW. Bro Arthur Smith, was unable to keep that date free and as a consequence the ceremonies were postponed to 12th October 1988, the second Wednesday of the month instead.

The Consecration Ceremony

12th October 1988.

An Occasional Lodge was tyled at 9:30am by W. Bro J. Edwick of the sponsor lodge, Wanneroo Lodge No 349 WAC and was raised to the Third Degree, after which visitors were admitted.

Then followed the reception of the representatives of the R. W. District Grand Master of the District Grand Lodge of Western Australia, under the Grand Lodge of Scotland in the person of Bro. Fred Sweeney and the Most Worshipful Grand Master M.W. Bro. Arthur Smith

Grand Officers on Command.

R.W. Bro. Rev. F.D. Buchcanan. SGW

R.W. Bro. K.R. Shilling JGW.