Heritage Revealed: The Port Adelaide Masonic Centre

Join us for a fascinating look inside the Lodge Room, where you’ll explore historic masonic memorabilia.

Afterwards, enjoy an illustrated talk in the Festive Board Room:
“Get to Know the Port Adelaide Masonic Centre”

Highlights of the Presentation:

• Origins of the Lodge of Friendship (1834–1836), with insights into Edward Gibbon Wakefield and Kingston

• The formation of The Adelaide Lodge, its early meeting places, and the move to Port Adelaide

• The development of the First Masonic Hall and the transition to the Dale Street Building, including its architectural features

• Stories of Adelaide Lodge legends and their achievements:

• George Coppin

• John Cleave

• Captain Hart

• The Quinn Family

• Hugo Muecke

• Colin Hayes

• Rodger Baynes

🎟 All welcome! Come and discover the people, places, and history that shaped Port Adelaide’s masonic tradition.