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Freemasonry is the world's oldest and largest fraternal organisation. It is open to men who are at least 18 years old, of good moral character, and believe in the existence of a Supreme Being. It is open to men regardless of race, religion, nationality, or social standing. The doors of Freemasonry are open to all men who seek harmony with their fellow man, a desire the search for self-improvement, and wish to participate in making this world a better place to live by his actions and deeds.
While we invite you to learn more about becoming a member of our Fraternity, invitations to join are not issued to a prospective member, nor is membership solicited. If you are interested in joining several steps are involved. If you know an existing member then you should ask the question, if not go to the contact page as a first step and one of our membership team will contact you directly.
Picton Lodge meets on the second Saturday of each month at 7:00pm.
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Why not come along to one of our meetings and enjoy the hospitality offered by the brethren.
Lodge Picton No. 258 (Adapted from an article by Brother Tony Morrice)
Lodge Picton was born of informal discussions between three men whilst out walking the hills around Picton in 1909. It has survived two world Wars, Depression, good and bad times, but to this day remains in continuous operation.
The first meeting of Lodge Picton took place in rented rooms in Menangle Street, Picton on 26 February, 1909. At this meeting rooms used were dedicated and the installation of Worshipful Brother Walter L. Craig, Picton's first Master, took place.
The minutes recorded 'The Charter having been exhibited, the Lodge under name "Lodge Picton" was declared open and according to established usage and custom, to practice the arts and conduct the ceremonies of Ancient Freemasonry". The first social function held by Lodge Picton was held later in that year, and became an annual event to serve as a reunion of the Brethren. This tradition has continued in March each year with the “Back to Picton” meeting at 3:00pm instead of the usual 7:00pm meeting.
1909 was a period when the railway had only been in Picton for 44 years and place names such as Tahmoor, Nepean, Avon Dam and Yanderra hadn't been thought of. There was however, Picton, Bargo Brush and Picton Lakes, as well as very few cars and a poor road system.
Picton, up until 1960 had a major locomotive depot and at one time there were up to 4,000 men employed by the Department of Railways. Out of the many men who came to work for the railways, a good proportion of them either initiated or affiliated into the Freemasonry in Lodge Picton.
When a man becomes a Mason
When a man becomes a Mason, he is taught a pattern for living, through reverence, morality, kindness, honesty, dependability, and compassion. He must be prepared to honor his country, uphold its laws, and respect those in authority. He must be prepared to maintain honorable relations with others and be willing to share in Masonic activities.
