Annual Convocation and Proclamation, September 2008

Congratulations are extended to the GZ ME Comp Don Blair on his re-election to the office of 1st Grand Princpal. Congratulations are also extended to all newly appointed and reappointed Grand Officers and those Companions on whom Grand ranks were conferred. All the Companions of the Western Australian Constitution are again looking forward to another happy and rewarding year.

The great success of this function was in no small measure due to the efforts of our Companions of the Peel Chapter and there skillful organisation of the Furnissdale centre. Thanks are also due to the Grand Stewards for their invaluable help. It was a wonderful day for all those Companions who attended.

Centenary Celebrations

On Saturday 8th November, the Most Eminent First Grand Principal, M Em. Comp. DJ Blair GZ together with other Grand Principals and Grand officers visited Vale of Avon Chapter No.10 for the celebration of the centenary of its foundation. Delegations were also received from the District Grand Chapter led by M Ex. Comp K Taylor Grand Superintendent and Gran Lodge led by R W Bro. B Millar PSGW.

The First Grand Principal took the chair and with the assistance of the other Grand Principals and Grand Officers conducted a re-enactment of the Ceremony of Consercration of the Chapter. Following a short adjournment the Deputy First Grand Princpal R Em. Comp. N R Taylor, DGZ, took the chair and with the assistance of the Second and Third Grand Principals and officiating Grand Officers Installed M Ex. Comp. C E Clifford as First Principal, M Ex. Comp. N R A Poulton, Second Principal and Comp. J C S Adams as Third Principal. Following the investitures the Chapter Officers took up their positions to complete the business of the Chapter and its closing.

A total of 75 visitors and members attended the meeting after which they enjoyed a delightful Festive Board where the usual toast were proposed and honoured and M Em. Comp. Blair was further honoured with the presentation of Hon Grand Jeshua SGRAC Scotland by M Ex. Comp. Taylor.

Recent events

Annual convocation and installation of Grand Chapter Officers for 2007-08

Western Australian Royal Arch Freemasonry celebrated the Installation of First Grand Principal MEm. Comp. DJ (Don) Blair on October 6 2007.In a ceremony rich in pageantry and redolent with symbolism, the First Grand Principal took his obligation of office and then invested the Grand Officers who will serve in his first year of office.Freemasonry is the world's oldest fraternity, where its members are united by a common belief that all men are equal in the sight of God, are free to follow their own religion and are entitled to equal respect, no matter what their social background may be. The Installation Ceremony was followed by a Celebratory Dinner attended by Royal Arch Freemasons from throughout WA, from all the states of Australia and from New Zealand.

MEm. Comp. Blair, a prominent Perth businessman with a career spanning leadership roles in the retail industy and military service, is expected to serve a three year term of office. He paid tribute to the work and example of his predecessor, MEm. Comp. Tony Knight - who overcame a major health obstacle and showed that cancer treatment can work and can be lived with. His example to all who have been involved with him over the last three years has been telling, showing that no matter how large one's personal challenges may be: through personal courage and dignity it is possible to meet and overcome those challenges