(by editorial board, Busselton Mail, April 18, 2022)
Emotions were high last week as the Freemasons in the South West of WA paid homage to Dunsborough man Keith MacKinnon for 75 years of service, following his 100th birthday.
The Freemasons are a centuries old, secretive male-only club, where men learn certain ‘crafts’ and rise through ‘levels’ of knowledge with rituals and ceremonies involved.
Other freemasons, or ‘brethren’ came from afar to celebrate the event at the Sussex Lodge in Busselton, with a delegation of representatives sent by the Grand Lodge of WA.
The Immediate Past Grand Master Worshipful Brother Peter Kirwan also came to the event to endow Mr MacKinnon with the 75th jewel.
The emotional moment followed…
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Other freemasons, or ‘brethren’ came from afar to celebrate the event at the Sussex Lodge in Busselton, with a delegation of representatives sent by the Grand Lodge of WA.
The Immediate Past Grand Master Worshipful Brother Peter Kirwan also came to the event to endow Mr MacKinnon with the 75th jewel.
The emotional moment followed…
read more:
