GRAND LODGE
OF ANTIENT, FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF
SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND NORTHERN TERRITORY

Freemasonry in South Australia
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Education start page Education Committee Library and Museum Diploma course
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Educational resources &
materials

including educational links and some leadership resources


updated March 2008
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Glossary - words and terms used in the Ritual Floor plan of  SA & NT  lodge rooms


Grand Librarian's list - Recommended Reading
(a) persoanl reccomemdations for reading and viewing by the Grand Librarian pdf  file   (b)  WORD  file
How to Prepare a Masonic Research Paper  
- by the Grand Librarian                                persoanl reccomemdations for reading and viewing by the Grand Librarian


Our first Grand Master - MW Bro Samuel J Way Past Grand Masters - including some biographies
The first ten years of the first Lodge in South Australia - 1834-1844


The Regius poem of  c.1390 translated              persoanl reccomemdations for reading and viewing by the Grand Librarian
This is the oldest Masonic document.  Its Masonic
significance was not discovered until 1838-9
The Matthew Cooke manuscript of  about 1450.  The second oldest document of Masonic significance.    persoanl reccomemdations for reading and viewing by the Grand Librarian
Translated  version                                           

Regulations of a Free Mason  - 1721 Ancient Charges of a Free Mason  - 1723
List of Antient Landmarks  - in use 1885-1893  in South Australia

Freemasonry and the "Song of Australia"
Early use of air travel  by Freemasons in South Australia


Grand Lodge membership  - SA & NT    persoanl reccomemdations for reading and viewing by the Grand Librarian Insignia of Masonic Offices & ranks  - SA & NT   persoanl reccomemdations for reading and viewing by the Grand Librarian


Governance of Freemasonry References - Masonic Jurisprudence, meetings etc (textfile)



Some educational links:

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Anderson's Constitutions of Freemasonry (1723)
Historic Masonic documents ...
George Washington's Rules of Civility & Decent Behaviour ( written about 1748)
Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon web site - a wealth of material - suggest start at the site map
Pietre-Stones Review of Freemasonry site ... an outstanding site 

Includes the following online books and articles -
Phoenixmasonry web site - American site with extensive material including an online Masonic museum.  
NB not all items are relevant to our local conditions.

Mackey's Encyclopedia of Freemasonry online version - 1920's edition of an American publication.  
NB not all items are relevant to local conditions.

Pick and Knight - Pocket History of Freemasonry
MQ - articles on education from the magazine of United GL of England
Masonicpaedia site - from India ...

Some leadership resources
for Wardens and Masters:


Hiram Drummond’s Trestleboard - a planning guide for Senior Wardens
Claudy's Introduction to Masonry - The Master's Book ...
Preparing to be Master; Powers; Duties; Masonic Law; The Art of Presiding;  Entertainment & Attendance; Set the Craft to Labour; Secretaries, Wardens, Past Masters; Lodge Finances; The Ideal
from Washington DC - The Worshipful Master's Handbook ...
Hiram’s Handbook - a presiding Master's Ready Reference – practical advice
Leadership development  link ...    also consider our Grand Lodge's course ...
a Lodge Business Plan   (Word file)   ...    notes on leadership and management  (Word file)
The Masonic Investigative Committee ...


Further education

University of the Third Age - U3A
WEA
TAFE SA

Universities may offer non-award and audit study for personal interest and professional development
Flinders University
University of Adelaide
University of SA




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