Tubal-Cain is a person mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, in Genesis 4:22. He was a descendant of Cain, the son of Lamech and Zillah, the brother

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Tracing Boards

Tracing boards are painted or printed illustrations show the various emblems and symbols of Freemasonry. They can be used as teaching aids during the

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The Art Gallery of New South Wales purchased Sir Edward Poynter’s epic painting of “The Visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon” in 1892 from

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The Chair

Creator: John Hill Jnr (1807-1870), 86 Pitt St, Sydney

Description: cedar ceremonial armchair in ‘Louis XIV’ revival style, with open arms,

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by W. L. Fawcette, Atlantic Monthly -  1874

According to tradition, Melcarthus, a Tyrian navigator and explorer, sailing in search of fabled Atlantis

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Story Behind This Beloved Emblem Of The Craft in Germany.

In early 1934, soon after Hitler's rise to power, it became evident that Freemasonry was in

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THE TIME AND THE VIRGIN

The broken column carefully laid on the third step of the base completes the symbolic legend of the Third Degree in

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The bombard is a cannon or mortar used in medieval times. It was a large calibre, muzzle-loading artillery piece mainly used during sieges to throw

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These four volumes of masonic ceremonies date back to the year 1777. They are handwritten in German, including some Latin passages, using some

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This is regalia of Swedish Freemasonry. It is often on display in the museum.

The Swedish system is comprised of 11 degrees.

The first lodge was

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Masonic Lodges use a "Mosaic Pavement" for part of their ceremonies.

It was the practise of Military Lodges, who had a "travelling warrant" to meet,

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The five orders are thus classed: the TUSCAN, DORIC, IONIC, CORINTHIAN and COMPOSITE

TUSCAN

Is the most simple and solid of the five orders. It was

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Early on 1904 WBro Dr Watson, the Treasurer, mentioned to the Worshipful Master Tom Casserly that he had W Bro A. May (a Paste Master and a chief

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THE IRISH CHIPPENDALE CHAIR

The Ancient and most Benevolent Order of the

Friendly Brothers of Saint Patrick

On 26th February 1959, V.W. Bro. Harold

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The young Marquis de Lafayette came to America at the age of 20 and joined George Washington's army for the Battle of Brandywine in 1777, the American

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Freemasonry has been associated with the British discovery and settlement of New South Wales from the very beginning. Joseph Banks, the naturalist who

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The ceremony of dedicating the New Freemasons' Hall took place on Tuesday, 23rd April 1861. The members of the several lodges under the English,

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The Ancient and most Benevolent Order of the Friendly Brothers of Saint Patrick

On 26th February, 1959, V.W. Bro. Harold G. Meek offered "as a gift to

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Lord Carrington was the first Grand Master of The United Grand Lodge of New South Wales. He held office from 18th September 1888, until 3rd November

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PORCELAIN BUST OF  MOST WORSHIPFUL BROTHER  HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES  (LATER KING EDWARD VII)

 Grand Master of the United

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A reproduction of the original Articles of Union is on display in a showcase on the third floor.

 The Articles of Union consist of only nine

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The Museum of Freemasonry has, as part of its collection, a rather handsome chair normally referred to as the Mayor’s Chair. Its origins and history

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