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== Record History == | == Record History == | ||
In Australia | Freemasonry In Australia can be traced to the First Fleet’s arrival in 1788 with some record keeping beginning at that time. The United Grand Lodge of New South Wales was officially formed in 1888, and later became responsible for Freemasonry in the Australian Capital Territory. Complete records were kept from the time of the lodge’s creation. | ||
=== Why this Record Was Created === | === Why this Record Was Created === | ||
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The registers are handwritten in pre-printed bound volumes and include the following records: | The registers are handwritten in pre-printed bound volumes and include the following records: | ||
• Lists of members • Lists of those who attended meetings • Meeting minutes • Certificates | • Lists of members | ||
• Lists of those who attended meetings | |||
• Meeting minutes | |||
• Certificates | |||
Deeds of Settlement The card index is handwritten on pre-printed cards and includes the following: | |||
• Current members | |||
• Non-subscribing members | |||
• Deceased members | |||
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Image: Australia NSW ACR Masonic Register and Indexes Card Index DGS 4285916_164.jpg | Image: Australia NSW ACR Masonic Register and Indexes Card Index DGS 4285916_164.jpg | ||
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=== Record Content === | === Record Content === | ||