Greetings from V∴P∴ Bro. Ewan Rutherford 33°

The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Australia was delighted to welcome V∴P∴ Bro. Ewan Rutherford 33°, Lieutenant Grand Commander of the Supreme Council for Scotland, during his recent visit to Queensland on other Masonic business.

During his time in Australia, V∴P∴ Bro. Rutherford conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of our Sovereign Grand Commander and the members of the Supreme Council for Scotland to Brethren of the Scottish Rite throughout Australia.

The visit also provided an opportunity for greetings from the Province of Victoria to be extended to V∴P∴ Bro. Rutherford on behalf of its Deputy, V∴Ill∴Bro. Terry Webster 33°. Although his itinerary will not bring him to Victoria on this occasion, V∴P∴ Bro. Rutherford kindly asked that his warmest regards be passed on to the Deputy and Brethren throughout the Province.

Visits such as these are a wonderful reminder that, while separated by considerable distance, members of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite under the Scottish Constitution share fraternal bonds extending well beyond individual Chapters, Provinces and national borders.

We sincerely thank V∴P∴ Bro. Ewan Rutherford 33° for his warm greetings and wish him an enjoyable and successful remainder of his time in Australia. We look forward to the opportunity of welcoming him again on a future visit.

Good News from Our Sister Province of Queensland –…

The Province of Victoria is delighted to celebrate another successful Perfection Ceremony from our sister Province of Queensland – South Queensland Metropolitan.

With the support of Euoggera Sovereign Chapter No. 153, Queensland Sovereign Chapter No. 9 recently welcomed two new Excellent and Perfect Companions into the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (Scottish Constitution).

Warm congratulations are extended to Ex. & Perf. Comp. Ben Creevey and Ex. & Perf. Comp. Daniel Dobbins, both of Lodge St George, who were perfected on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.

Perfection marks the beginning of an enriching new chapter in a Freemason’s journey, and we wish both Companions every success, fulfilment and enjoyment as they continue their progress through the Scottish Rite.

It is always encouraging to see our sister Provinces continuing to grow and welcome new members. Congratulations to everyone involved in making this a memorable occasion and a successful evening for Scottish Rite Freemasonry.

Photo courtesy of the Province of Queensland – South Queensland Metropolitan.

New Deputy for the Province of Queensland (Metropolitan)

On 28 March 2026, Brethren gathered in Brisbane to mark the induction of V∴ Ill∴ Bro. Paul Holland 33° as Deputy for the Province of Queensland (Metropolitan).

The occasion recognised V∴ Ill∴ Bro. Paul Holland 33° as he formally assumed the office of Deputy, succeeding V∴ Ill∴ Bro. Cliff Isted 33°, whose dedicated leadership and service to the Province were acknowledged throughout the event.

The induction was a significant milestone for the Province, bringing together Brethren from across Queensland to celebrate both the continuity of leadership and the ongoing strength of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.

We extend our sincere congratulations to V∴ Ill∴ Bro. Paul Holland 33° on his induction as Deputy and wish him every success as he leads the Province of Queensland (Metropolitan) into the future

Queensland Chapters Continue to Thrive with Strong Membership Growth

Queensland Sovereign Chapter No. 9 continues to enjoy a period of sustained growth, with another successful Perfection Ceremony held on Monday, 29 June 2026.

The ceremony was conducted by Euoggera Sovereign Chapter No. 153 on behalf of its sister Chapter, Queensland Sovereign Chapter No. 9, demonstrating the strong spirit of cooperation and fraternity that exists between the two Chapters.

The evening welcomed Ex. & Perf. Comp. Nathan Cammerman, a member of Silver Cross Lodge No. 17, into the Order. His Perfection adds to an impressive period of growth, with Queensland Sovereign Chapter No. 9 having perfected seven candidates over the past year, while Euoggera Sovereign Chapter No. 153 has welcomed a further three.

Deputy for the Province of South Queensland Metropolitan, V∴ Ill∴ Bro. Paul Holland 33°, commented that the focus remains firmly on fostering quality candidates while continuing to build enthusiasm, fellowship and enjoyment throughout the Order.

The evening also included the live conferral of the 31° upon Ill. Bro. Wayne Warry, Master of Ceremonies for Queensland Sovereign Chapter No. 9, providing members with the opportunity to witness a memorable and meaningful ceremony.

Among those pictured are V∴ Ill∴ Bro. Paul Holland 33°, Ill. Bro. Wayne Warry 31°, Ill. Bro. Ross Stephens 32°, Ill. Bro. Ben Muirhead 32° (Most Wise Sovereign of Euoggera Sovereign Chapter No. 153), Ex. & Perf. Comp. Nathan Cammerman, V∴ Ill∴ Bro. Haydn McBryde 33° (Provincial Grand Secretary), and Ill. Bro. Rod Single 32°, Provincial Grand Marshal.

Congratulations to all involved in another outstanding evening, and we wish Queensland Sovereign Chapter No. 9 every success as it prepares to conduct a double Perfection Ceremony later this month.

A Pivotal Day in Scottish Rite Masonry: Transitions and…

A big day for Scottish Rite Masonry in the Rose City of Warwick. Despite a number of last minute changes due to absences, Leslie Sovereign Chapter welcomed Ex. & Perf. Comp. Kelvin Hutchinson to their ranks. Kelvin had the privilege to be perfected in the presence of six current and former Deputies of Supreme Council for Scotland plus the Administrator for the Province of South Queensland Darling Downs, V. Ill. Bro. Noel Mapes 33°, and despite the last minute changes, received an excellent ceremony.

Following the closing of the Leslie meeting, a special Provincial Meeting was convened for the purpose of inducting V. Ill. Bro. Noel Richard Mapes 33° as Deputy for the Province of South Queensland Darling Downs. The induction was conducted by V. Ill. Bro. Percy Vesta Cutmore 33° Past Deputy for the Province of South Queensland Darling Downs, assisted by V. Ill. Bro. Edward Ruska 33° Deputy for the Province of South Queensland North Coast and Central and members of the 31st and 32nd Degrees of the Rite in South Queensland Darling Downs.

It was also the end of an era in South Queensland Darling Downs, with V. Ill. Bro. Ron Bryant 33° standing down as Provincial Grand Secretary after a combined tenure of 24 years, a period broken only by his time as the Deputy for the Province. We are looking forward to the next chapter in our history which will start with our next Rose Croix meeting in November with another new member to be perfected.

(l-r) Ex&Perf. Comp. Tim Johnson, V. Ill. Bro. Noel Mapes 33° Administrator for the Province of South Queensland Darling Downs, Ill. Bro Richard Coventry 30° Most Wise Sovereign, Ex&Perf. Comp. Kelvin Hutchinson, Ex&Perf. Comp. Stephen Bullow, Ex&Perf. Comp. Kurtis Bullow.

(l-r) V. Ill. Bro. Cliff Isted 33° Deputy for the Province of South Queensland Metropolitan, V. Ill. Bro. Noel Mapes 33° Deputy for the Province of South Queensland Darling Downs, V. Ill. Bro. Edward Ruska 33° Deputy for the Province of South Queensland North Coast and Central.

(l-r) V. Ill. Bro. Keith McElligott 33° Past Deputy for the Province of South Queensland Metropolitan, V. Ill. Bro. Cliff Isted 33° Deputy for the Province of South Queensland Metropolitan, V. Ill. Bro. Paul Kennedy 33° Past Deputy for the Province of South Queensland Darling Downs, V. Ill. Bro. Noel Mapes 33° Deputy for the Province of South Queensland Darling Downs, V. Ill. Bro. Percy Cutmore 33° Past Deputy for the Province of South Queensland Darling Downs, V. Ill. Bro. Ronald Bryant 33° Past Deputy for the Province of South Queensland Darling Downs, V. Ill. Bro. Edward Ruska 33° Deputy for the Province of South Queensland North Coast and Central.

Province of Carpentaria – Sovereign Council Installation

On Thursday, September 15^th, Ill.Bro. Terry Webster 31° was fortunate to be able to attend the Carpentaria Sovereign Council No. 17 at the Freshwater Masonic Centre, just outside Cairns QLD. The Deputy for the Province of Carpentaria, V∴Ill∴Bro. Joseph Lynd 33° graciously offered to pick him up from his Hotel and return him there once the evening was ended.

Ill.Bro. Richard Fapani was Installed as Grand Commander; his Officers were invested and the meeting then closed. They adjourned to the refectory for a typical tropical North Queensland supper, toasts, and fun. The members of the Council were all extremely welcoming, and a great evening was had by all.

The team of Officers pictured above (L-R) are:

V∴Ill∴Bro’s. Joseph Lynd, Bruce Penny, Chris McClelland, Ill.Bro’s. Richard Fapani, Lex Livingston 31°, Rick Schmidt 32°, Clyde Dorries 32°, V∴Ill∴Bro. George Harris and Ill.Bro. Ivor Player 31°

Induction of the New Deputy for Province South Queensland…

Induction of Clifton Trevor Isted 32’ , immediately followed by The Installation and Investiture of Clifton Trevor Isted 33’ as Deputy for Province of South Qld – Metropolitan District, which was held at the Stones Corner Masonic Centre in Wooloongabba on 8th May 2021.

Left to Right:

Pictured above are:

Keith McElligott 33’ (Immed Past Deputy)

Cliff Isted (newly Installed Deputy for Province of South Qld – Metropolitan District)

Neil Nyholm (PGS Province of Victoria – Deputy Elect)

In attendance was a vast array of Administrators and Officers from the Province and Interstate guests.