The Old Melburnians' Lodge No 317 UGLV

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The Old Melburnians' Lodge No 317 UGLV

The Old Melburnians' Lodge was formed in 1923 and has a proud history of practicing the Craft and supporting Charities through its benevolent activity.

21/04/2026

The Installation of Brother Garath May MM is almost upon us—and it is shaping up to be the standout and most eagerly anticipated event of the year.

At 3.00pm on Saturday, 9 May 2026 at Freemasons Melbourne, we will gather for what promises to be an exceptional and memorable occasion, filled with ceremony, camaraderie, and celebration. This is not just another Installation—it is an event not to be missed.

Wives and partners are most warmly invited and will be graciously hosted by Joyce in the Lounge from 3.00pm, with the opportunity to join us for what will be a wonderful dinner at 6.00pm if they cannot be there from the start.

Those who know Garath through the Craft, Mark, Ark, and Chapter will understand how much this day will mean to him. Your presence will help make this a truly remarkable occasion and ensure it is remembered as one of the great days in the Lodge’s history.

Make sure you don't miss out by booking in here: https://www.trybooking.com/DKHQD and we look forward to you joining us for a day full of Good Food, Good Fun and Good Fellowship.

20/04/2026

WBro Richard James Burman PGSD 6th Battalion 1st AIF (16 years of age) and his mother Henrietta. Not long after he was attested in 1916. WBro Burman was a Foundation member of Kingsale Lodge No 593 which met at the Collingwood Temple. His son our Secretary, RWBro Richard Burman OAM PSGW was initiated the same lodge as a Lewis on the 2nd of November 1955. "At the going down of the sun, and in the morning. We will remember them". "Lest we forget"

02/04/2026

Congratulations to our daughter Lodge, Old Scotch Collegians Lodge No. 396 on their Centenary. Notwithstanding their centenary was in November last year, and that Scotch Collegians have always been late to the party, so nothing new there, it was wonderful to join with them to help celebrate their milestone. Even if it was six months late. What would OSCL night be without a Piper and Haggis. Oh and the presence of a real life Kentucky Colonel, congratulations Andrew Baird. Here’s to another 100 years.

06/03/2026

A date for your diaries: The Installation of Brother Garath May MM will take place at Freemasons Melbourne on Saturday, 9 May 2026 at 3.00pm. The Installation is not Open, but Wives, partners and guests will be entertained by the Master Elect's Wife and the Ladies of the Lodge in the Lounge from 3.00pm and the Banquet will be 6.00 for 6.30pm. Dress for Freemasons is Dinner Jacket, Gentlemen Guests is Dinner Jacket or Lounge Suit and Ladies is After Six.

04/03/2026

We had a very enjoyable Master’s last night. In the Lodge Room, the Masonic Alphabet M - Z, Obligation of the Master Elect in the Second, Open in the Third and Call Off. In the South a talk from the Junior Warden on his visit to the Captain Cook Lodge & Chapter in North Yorkshire, our sister Lodge, followed by a toast to the Worshipful Master and Brethren of the CCL poured by each brother from the decanter presented to the JW to commemorate his visit and a toast of thanks to our outgoing Master, Brother Jason for all his hard work over the last two years. Finally we raised another $100.00 from raffle proceeds to go towards the RCH Good Friday Appeal. All in all great night of good food, good fun and good fellowship.

13/02/2026

Brethren are most welcome to join us for a night of good food, good fun and good fellowship at our next regular meeting at 7.00pm on Wednesday, 4 March 2026 at Freemasons Melbourne. Please use this link to book in for the South https://www.trybooking.com/DDJZT RSVP is Thursday 26 February 2026.

04/02/2026

The brethren of The Old Melburnians' Lodge were very happy to match the donation made by the brethren of The Old Scotch Collegians' Lodge at their February Meeting. If you can, please help the Lodges of Central District 111 reach the goal of $10 000.00 to help support the Royal Childrens Hospital in their Good Friday Appeal. https://fundraise.goodfridayappeal.com.au/fundraisers/centraldistrict111

02/02/2026

I had a wonderful surprise waiting for me on the doorstep today from the Worshipful Master and brethren of Captain Cook Lodge & Chapter. The Captain Cook Lodge in Stokesley, North Yorkshire is the sister lodge of the Old Melburnians’ and Garath’s and my English Craft Lodge. I would urge all brethren if they ever get a chance to visit. The hospitality of the Captain Cook Lodge is second to none and Stokesley is a pretty little market town in one of the most beautiful parts of England. I already know at which OM Lodge meetings this decanter will be filled with a fine port and passed to the left.

05/01/2026

Dear Brethren, please see following regarding Brother Will’s mum. I know all our thoughts are with him and all the family:

Church Memorial Service for my mum on Saturday, 10 January 2026.

Anyone who comes, please bring a plate to share.

(Note: A private funeral with family will be held on the day prior.)

03/01/2026

For those Lodges holding a Burns Night. Behold the great man himself!

10/11/2025

At the Going Down of the Sun and in the Morning, We Will Remember Them. Lest We Forget!

05/11/2025

The Old Melburnians Lodge was honored last night by a visit from the Deputy Grand Master, RWBro Myles King and his Es**rt to present to our Secretary, RWBro Richard Burman OAM PSGW his 70 year service jewel. This was a duty that Brother Myles promptly delegated to Richard's son, WBro Andrew Burman PM OMF. It was a wonderful night of Good Fun, Good Food and Good Fellowship in a Lodge Room and South full of brethren who had come together to help celebrate the milestone. Richard was a Lewis, the son of WBro Richard James Burman PGSD and was initiated into Freemasonry at the Kingsale Lodge in 1955 then meeting at Collingwood.

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