Brothers by belief: Some of the members of the Seymour Masonic Lodge in front of their location in Anzac Ave. Photo: Wayne Herring
On Saturday, November 18, the Seymour Masonic Centre celebrated 140 years of its establishment in town.
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The Freemasons in Seymour started in 1883 to enable the personal development of its members, the creation of lasting friendships, and providing support to the community.
The group’s first-ever meeting was held in Seymour’s iconic pub, The Royal Hotel.
Meetings were held in the pub’s old ballroom for the first 20 years, then moved to their present-day Lodge complex at Anzac Ave in 1903.
History in hall: The Seymour Masonic Lodge's meeting room has housed many members of the Freemasons worldwide over the last 140 years. Photo: Wayne Herring
Since then, it has housed Freemasons from all over the world.
Freemasonry holds a unique place in history as it is one of the world’s oldest and largest non-religious, fraternal and charitable organisations.
Some notable Australian Freemasons are Robert Menzies, Graham Kennedy, Donald Bradman, Charles Kingsford Smith and General Sir John Monash.
The Seymour Masonic Centre said the charity is an essential tenet of Freemasonry.
Important tenet: The Seymour Masonic Centre has made donations to various organisations in Seymour. These are the recent contributions made. Photo: Wayne Herring
During Saturday’s event, they showed the donations and fundraising they have achieved for organisations all over Seymour since 2011.
They said that while charity is not a primary objective, Freemasons believe that it broadens and deepens the heart of an individual when given freely, quietly, and without expectation of gratitude.
The Seymour Masonic Centre still accepts membership applications for those with similar principles.
Any adult male with a belief in a supreme being is eligible.
For more information and queries about Freemasonry, visit www.freemasonsvic.net.au
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