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THE PRIORY OF QUEENSLAND AND COMMANDERIES: BRISBANE, GOLD COAST, SUNSHINE COAST AND WESTERN AUSTRALIA

THE PRIORY OF THE DARLING DOWNS

THE PRIORY OF VICTORIA

The Order of St John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller THE GRAND PRIORY OF AUSTRALASIA

Under the Royal Charter of HM King Peter II of Yugoslavia

Albert Street Uniting Church, Brisbane

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Vale Ian Donaldson 2

A Great Queenslander 3

Darling Downs Dinner 4-6

Victorian Investitures 7

Western Australia Investitures 8

Queensland Investitures 9

Elevations/Vale Keith Hawkins 16

Trinity Welfare Pantry 17

Pilgrimage to the Muristan 18

Ken Wyatt portrait unveiled 19

Sunshine Coast news 20

Investitures in Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane 2017

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THE BULLETIN EDITORIAL

The Editor’s desk CHEVALIER CHARLES CLARK KCSJ MMSJ

‘The Bulletin’ is the official magazine of the Order of St John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller, Grand Priory of Australasia: ACN 147 338 501

CORRESPONDENCE Chevalier Charles Clark KCSJ MMSJemail: cqc1@optusnet.com.au

EDITORIAL GROUP Chevaliers Charles Clark, Reverend Dr David Pitman, the Reverend Canon Emeritus Bruce Maughan (Prelate), Robin Kleinschmidt, Garry Page, Dames Dawn Goodall and Donna Fraser, and Serving Sister Leith Robinson.

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VALE Chevalier Ian Donaldson AM KSJ

Figures produced recently by the Bureau of Statistics bear a sobering message for the Christian community in Australia. In 1966 Christianity was counted as 88per cent of the population; in 1991 the figure had fallen to 74 per cent; last year’s Census gave a return for Christianity of 52 per cent. In a country of religious and cultural diversity, Christianity is on the decrease while Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and Islam, to say nothing of “no religion”, are all on the increase.

In the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller,

we owe our existence to those who, in the 12th Century, sought to alleviate suffering through the practice of Christian principles. In the 21st Century, these same principles apply and must continue to be upheld.

Around Australia, sixteen new Knights and Dames have been invested into the Order this year. They all took the Vows of the Order, founded in the monastic Benedictine and Augustinian Orders of the past, and as relevant as ever today. Along with our feelings of well-being, we should all pause to think about what it is that

these people have been invited to join, and to what we are proud to belong.

Many of us had the opportunity to refresh those Vows in our Chapter meetings. It is the practice of these Vows as we seek to relieve suffering and poverty that make us, not just a charitable organisation, but a Christian charitable organisation.

On a happy note, around Australia there have occurred investitures, social functions, and fund raisers of remarkable success. They are reported within these pages with more on the website. @

Chevalier Ian Donaldson AM KSJ passed from this life on 12 May 2017, and the packed congregation in St John’s Cathedral, on Friday 19th May, bore witness to the high regard with which the community at large holds him.

Chevalier Ian has always been a proud Queenslander, born and educated in Brisbane. At Grammar he was in the First XV and the First XI, each for two years, and captained the

gymnastics team. His career as a Chartered Accountant began in 1959. He served as Chairman of the Queensland Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and as a Member of the National Council.

He will be remembered for his involvement in charitable and community work with the Leukaemia Foundation, Hearts for Africa Foundation (which is devoted to the relief of poverty in Tanzania), Skattle,

(helping families in crisis), and as Chairman of the Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Non-Profit Studies. Ian is also well-remembered for his work in the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane, where he served on a number councils and Diocesan committees.

For his “service to the community, to philanthropic and church organisations and to business and commerce” he was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2007.

Chevalier Ian was a family man, loved and respected by all members of the family, sharing with them gardening, fishing, and going to great cricket matches and golf tournaments.

Ian was diagnosed with Mesothelioma, which is incurable, but he battled with it positively for many years.

To his wife, Anne, and his family, the Order of Saint John extends its sympathy and prayers. @

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The prestigeous Queensland Greats award in recognition of effort and achievements in contribution to the history and development of the State, came as a surprise and is considered an honour by the worthy recipient who joins a select group of individuals and institutions to receive the award since its institution in 2001.

Local newspaper, The Chronicle

Medical Research (QIMR) Brisbane, the headquarters of which bear his name. Acknowledgment of this fact caught Clive’s interest and amusement in casual conversation after the awards ceremony. To hear “I know your name: I drive past it every day on my way to work”, was music to Clive’s ear. And deservedly so, with a guaranteed $2million a year donation for the next 25 years to be spent on improving cancer research outcomes.

Earlier this year, Clive Berghofer endowed the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children with a $1.3m start-up and continuing funding of $2.8 million over three years. The RIDC Clive Berghofer Centre in Toowoomba is a state-of-the art facility supporting people with vision and hearing loss through assessment, therapy, diagnostic, and cochlear services. @

It’s official: Clive is a great QueenslanderDarling Downs philanthropist and Chevalier, Clive Berghofer AM KCSJ, is one of only five Queenslanders to receive a Queensland Day 2017 award.

Sign on to www.osj.org.auIt has been three months since the launch of the new OSJ website; the support and feedback from the members who have accessed the site and signed up to the Member Area is encouraging.With the membership sign-up, currently at 33 per cent, there is still a long way to go. The directive from the GPC is that all Priory and Commandery event notifications and invitations will be made available on the Website to access and download, and will no longer be sent by Australia Post. Updates to the Website News, Events, and Members Area are made frequently, responding to requests submitted by the Priories and Commanderies. The Communications and Web Team would hate you to miss out!!

Contact the Webguardian: osjgpawebguard@gmail.com if you are unable to access the site. Instructions were provided by email at the launch, or when you became a member, and were issued in the May edition of the Bulletin. @

PRIORY OF THE DARLING DOWNS A GREAT QUEENSLANDER

DAME DONNA FRASER DSJ

Siege of MaltaSunday 10th September is the preferred date for the Siege of Malta celebrations for the Commanderies of the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Western Australia. The Priory of Victoria will celebrate theirs on Sunday 24th September.

Full details for these are found on the OSJ website, including time, venue, dress, cost, etc. Please refer to the website: osj.org.au

quoted Clive Berghofer as saying he was proud of the achievement “considering where he came from and how hard he had worked”.

“It’s quite an honour. There have only been 88 people over the years to be named (a Queensland Great).

“I started right at the bottom; had no education. I never dreamt I could be able to give away $5 million a year. (But) I had willpower, I had determination, and I worked very hard.”

While many of Clive Berghofer’s personal contributions to charities and causes go largely unheralded, it is his donations to medical and cancer research which are widely known, particularly his endowment of the Queensland Institute of

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DAME DONNA FRASER DSJ

A record-breaking OSJ Darling Downs donation of more than $115,000 will help Lifeline deliver suicide awareness and prevention training across the Darling Downs and South West where incidence is 24 per cent higher than the State average.

The OSJ/FKG Group “Batting for Lifeline” fundraiser, at the Empire Theatre in Toowoomba, was attended by 350 Knights and Dames of the Order, their guests, sponsors and supporters.

Dinner proceeds were augmented by $2,885 in raffle tickets sold by Toowoomba Grammar students, $4400 in champagne sales by Mrs Charlotte Grigg and her daughters, and $19,300 raised from the floor by auctioneer Mike Stewart.

Lifeline CEO Mr Derek Tuffield

accepted a cheque for $100,000 on the night; however Darling Downs Priory Treasurer, Jane Tait, said a final figure of $115,000 was expected to go to the Lifeline Living Works project.

Batting for Lifeline Chair, Dr Roger Grigg, commended his OSJ committee of Prior Bob Kretchmann, Jane Tait, Ros Reilly, Ron Ladner, Rob Rimmer, Richard Browne, Mark Osborne, and Jeff Prebble working with Lifeline co-ordinator Kirsten McGovern.

Ms McGovern said her organisation was “absolutely elated” with the event and the outcome: “Apart from the money raised, your support of Lifeline Darling Downs allowed us to speak to such an influential audience which otherwise we would not have had opportunity to do”.

Downs dinner scores a ton for suicide preventionLifeline aims for 20/20 targetAfter 50 years working in crisis support and suicide prevention, Lifeline has set itself the challenge of reducing suicide by 20 per cent by the year 2020. CEO Derek Tuffield told the Batting for Lifeline audience that suicide was the leading cause of death in the 15-44-year age group: Somewhere in Australia, every three hours, one person takes his or her own life.

“That’s eight daily tragedies of which, on average, six of will be male, two female,” he said.

The major causal factor has been identified as depression. People suffering from depression are eight times more likely to suicide. The national charity offers immediate, caring and compassionate response to calls for help.

“Help is as close as the telephone,” Mr Tuffield said, “and remember, talk is not a sign of weakness”.

Faced with escalating national statistics, Lifeline is augmenting services as they work towards their stated objective of reducing suicide.

Traditional support systems are backed-up with new programs such as the Living Works programe being rolled-out in Toowoomba, Dalby, Warwick, Roma, St George and Charleville. Training will target community and sporting groups, teachers, bus drivers, youth workers and people in a position of trust within their communities.

These funds will enable us to continue our work, across our region, building suicide-safer communities Lifeline CEO Derek Tuffield

CHEQUE THIS OUT: MARK TAYLOR, LIFELINE CEO DEREK TUFFIELD, DARLING DOWNS PRIOR BOB KRETCHMANN, GRAND PRIOR VICTOR FEROS, CHEVALIER ROGER GRIGG AND MERV HUGHES.

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FUNDRAISING DINNER: BATTING FOR LIFELINE

Cricket greats help hit suicide for a six“Life is worth living” was the message of legendary cricketers Mark Taylor and Merv Hughes who donated their time to regale OSJ Batting for Lifeline guests with individual and collective on-field and on-tour experiences. Led by incisive interviewer Geoff McDonald, the two opened with good-natured banter that spoke of camaraderie as well as the competitive nature of high level team sport. The sportsmen agreed on one thing: the importance of coaches and others being able to recognise when a colleague or team member is “not travelling well”; to be able to read the tell-tale signs.

STEPPING UP: CRICKET LEGENDS MERV HUGHES AND MARK TAYLOR DONATED THEIR SERVICES AS BATTING FOR LIFELINE GUEST SPEAKERS .

OPENING BATTING: AUCTIONEER MIKE STEWART RAISED $19,300 FROM THE FLOOR ON THE NIGHT

CHEVALIER CLIVE BERGHOFER AND SUE HAWKINS.

JOHN AND KAY BLAKENEY

SUE FOX AND JOHN DORNBUSCH

BELOW: THE DONALDSON FAMILY. L to R. Back row: Eric Donaldson Jnr, Adair Donaldson, Cameron Donaldson, Edwina and Stuart Schmidt.Front row: Sharon Donaldson, Jacqui Donaldson, Amy Schmidt, Chevalier Eric Donaldson, and Matilda Donaldson.

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No boundary to generosity when the Downs was ‘Batting for Lifeline’

DARLING DOWNS PRIORY BATTING FOR LIFELINE

Left to right1. Mark Osborne, Lisa Minz, John Minz, and Fran Osborne;2. Greg and Chris Paroz 3. Jenny Ford and Rod Stirling; 4. Bob and Carolyn Kretchmann, Marion and Victor Feros;5. Glen McCracken, Sandy McCracken, David Snow, Deborah Meagher, and Dame Sheena Liley; 6. Helle Lundgaard and Ric Osborne; 7. During dinner at the Empire Theatre; 8. Sue and Ric Barton.

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DEBRA ARNOLDDame Debra Arnold DSJ is a

senior Territory Manager with an American International Company with a Sydney-based office. She began her career as a registered Dental Nurse.

Debra is a Registered Marriage Celebrant, a member of the Melbourne Theatre Company, Opera Australia and the Australian Dental Industry Association, where she was elected President and sat on the Board as Director for many years.

Debra has for many years been involved in caring for the aged. This had its origins in looking after her terminally ill step-father and more recently, her mother.

In 2009, Debra became involved with the Priests Support and Education Fund’s Annual Archbishop’s Dinner which assists Seminarians at Corpus Christi College for young men wishing to enter the Priesthood in the Catholic Church.

KEVIN GANGEChevalier Kevin Mark Gange

KSJ was born in East Melbourne, educated at Xavier College, Kevin is a member of the Sacred Heart Kew Parish and has been involved by way in their Church Restoration and School building funds. He and his wife Denise are both major sponsors of the Catholic Archbishop of Melbourne Corpus Christi College Seminarian Support. He supports The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness and Research Centre and the Lord Smith Lost Dogs Home. Kevin is the General Manager of Silvertop Taxis, a Gange Family institution started by great grandfather Joseph Gange in 1865 with a fleet of 27 hansom cabs. Kevin is a member of the RACV, VACC and is currently the Vice-President of the Victorian Taxi Association. He has been involved in the Victorian Taxi Service Commission, and is a member of Enterprise 500 Victoria.

Victoria invests five into the OrderCHEVALIER VINCENT GATT KCSJ

GRAND PRIORY INVESTITURES

JOHN BALDOCKChevalier the Reverend Father

John Graham Baldock KSJ, born in 1956, is an Anglican Clergyman.

He is the Parish Priest at Saint John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Malvern East, the beautiful church where he was just invested, and Saint Agnes in Glen Huntley.

John’s life-partner is Carolyn and he has two children by his first marriage: Thomas and Madele, and stepson Griffin.

John holds a Licentiate in Theology, a Bachelor of Arts, and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy.

John and the wonderful teams at both these parishes administer to the needs of their diverse congregation. The Priory of Victoria is pleased to have John invested into our Order and join our team of spiritual guides. Chevalier John has opened the doors of his parish’s meeting rooms for use by the Victorian Priory.

The Priory of Victoria invested two Dames and three Knights into the Order at an impressive ceremony on Friday 23rd June in Saint John the Evangelist Church, Malvern East. The Sub-Conventual Chaplain for the Priory of Victoria, Chevalier the Right Reverend John Parkes AM GCSJ, gave the Allocution, and the Grand

Prior, HE Adjunct Professor Victor Feros GCSJ CMSJ created the new Knights and Dames. The Investiture Dinner was held close by at The Gables during which Diploma Certificates were presented by the Grand Prior assisted by the Victorian Prior, Chevalier Graham Michalanney KCSJ.

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ROWLAND LEGGChevalier Rowland Legg KSJ was

born in Hawthorn in 1953, educated at Auburn Primary and later Carey Grammar, and graduated second in his class in July 1973. He is currently employed in the Private Investigation Industry. His previous occupation was as a Detective Senior Sergeant with Vicpol. From 1994 to 2010, he was a crew leader in the Homicide Squad. Between January and July 2006, Rowland acted as Officer in Charge of the Victoria Police Asian Squad. In 1989 to 1994, he was Officer in Charge of the Counter Terrorist Intelligence Section. From 1991 to 1993, he was on secondment to the Protective Security Co-ordination Centre in the Federal Attorney General’s Department in Canberra.

In his 37 years career with Vicpol, he has represented the Chief Commissioner on the Camberwell Council Youth Advisory Committee. Since his retirement from the Force, Rowland has been involved with Blue Foundation, Sunshine and Western Region Sports Group, Neighbourhood Watch, and Rotary.

He is a member of St. John’s Anglican Church, Camberwell. He has been married to Marg for 31 years and they have two sons, Adam and Simon.

SUSAN MICHALANNEYDame Susan Michalanney

DSJ was born in Adelaide. She obtained her certificate and became dental nurse graduating in 1964. After marrying Graham in 1967 the couple attended many ship launches in Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore, Germany and Scandinavia. Susan then worked at the Hornsby Hospital Dental Clinic and achieved her ten year work certificate.

After retiring she studied art at the NSW Gallery and obtained the Art Appreciation Certificate. For many years she was a volunteer ‘Ward Granny’ at the Westmead Children’s Hospital.

After moving back to Melbourne Susan continued her volunteer work at the Melbourne Children’s Hospital and also at the Bays Hospital as a ‘Pink Lady’. She is a volunteer with Meals on Wheels, and an active member of a Probus Group where she served on the Committee for four years and as Secretary for two years.

Susan and Graham have a daughter, Rachael, born in 1971 and a son, Andrew 1973. Her interests include gardening, collecting antiques, art, photography, raising money for charities, and spending time with her three grandchildren.

Investitures in Perth

The setting was, as usual for the Western Australia Investitures, the Metropolitical Cathedral Church of St George the Martyr, in the city of Perth. As the Cathedral is the Conventual Church of the WA Commandery, the liturgy of the Investiture becomes the final section of Evensong, thus combining the Commandery’s celebration with the Cathedral community’s worship.

So, on Sunday May 21, Dames and Knights (which included two very welcome Knight visitors from the Queensland Priory) and the congregation welcomed a new Dame and a new Knight to the Order. The colour of the OSJ members in procession, the excellence of the Cathedral music, and the solemnity of the proceedings, matched by the grandeur of the building, allowed for an impressive and meaningful occasion.

The Grand Prior, His Excellency Bailiff Victor Feros GCSJ CMSJ, conducted the investiture, and, in the absence on other duties of the Prelate and the WA Chaplain, the liturgy was led by Co-Vice-

CHEVALIER ANTHONY HOWES KCSJ

VICTOR FEROS GCSJ CMSJ WITH DAME GERALDINE NIXON DSJ AND CHEVALIER COMMANDER JAMIE EDWARDS KCSJ

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Investitures in Perth The solemnity of the proceedings, matched by the grandeur of the Cathedral, allowed for an impressive and meaningful occasion.

CHEVALIER ANTHONY HOWES KCSJ

GERALDINE NIXONThe Reverend Canon

Geraldine Elizabeth Nixon DSJ is the chaplain at St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School at Karrinyup, Perth. Born in Shropshire in the United Kingdom, she is a naturalized Australian citizen.

Her working life began in the performing arts. She worked as stage manager in the West End in London and at the Glyndebourne and Wexford Opera Festivals, as well as in costume teams for films. After migration to Australia in 1975 she continued to work in theatre and on films in Melbourne.

Her academic qualifications include Graduate Diploma of Education , Master of Education, Bachelor of Arts (Hons), Bachelor of Theology (Hons), Graduate Diploma in Loss and Grief Counselling, Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Administration, and a Diploma in Stage Management and Costume from the Central School of Speech and Drama (London).

She was ordained as an Anglican priest in 1992, and has exercised her passion for school chaplaincy for the past 28 years, thirteen at Melbourne Girls’ Grammar School, seven at Perth College, and at St Mary’s since 2010.

She holds membership in the Royal Overseas League and the Victoria Racing Club, and is a member of the Australian College of Educators. She serves

as Examining Chaplain on a panel which interviews and tracks candidates for ordination in the Diocese of Perth and is an advisor to the Archbishop.

In addition to her school duties she is a member of the WA Anglican Schools Commission and the Anglican Board for Mission. She takes an active interest in both youth work and aged care in the Anglican Church, the latter particularly through AMANA Living. Geraldine has two adult children.

JOHN PICTON-WARLOWChevalier Elliott John Picton-

Warlow KSJ is a much respected Notary in Perth. He was born in Kalgoorlie, spent some time working in Geraldton, and is now working in Perth.

He holds a Bachelor of Law degree and is a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Notaries.

He is a member of the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club, of Apex, and a prominent member of the Military History Association of Western Australia.

He has a great interest in military history and is an authority on Australian battles of the First World War and the Australian Commanders involved. This includes Gallipoli and the Western Front. He is also well-read on the Knights of Malta.

John is married to Elizabeth, and they have one son and two daughters.

VICTOR FEROS GCSJ CMSJ WITH CHEVALIER JOHN PICTON-WARLOW KSJ AND CHEVALIER COMMANDER JAMIE EDWARDS KCSJ

Commander Anthony Howes KCSJ. Our new Dame, the Reverend Canon Dame Geraldine Nixon DSJ and our new Knight, Chevalier John Picton-Warlow KSJ, were acknowledged warmly at the end of the Investiture, by all in the Cathedral.

The Banquet which followed was at the Weld Club, a stone’s throw from the Cathedral. Our dining room was set with one long, and expansive, table, which together with the white linen and silver settings, gave a real sense of occasion.

Speeches from the Grand Prior; our senior Knight, the Honourable Robert Nicholson AO KCSJ; Co-Vice-Commander Bill Munro KCSJ: and the new Investees, were pertinent, witty, and wise!

It was also an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of our new Dame and Knight – the journey from theatre graduate, to educator, to priest – school chaplain and Cathedral Canon of Dame Geraldine; and the distinguished legal career of Chevalier John. The Banquet was, indeed, a celebratory one.

CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA’S NEW DAME AND KNIGHT

INVESTITURES

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Queensland Priory Investiture 2017Nine new Knights and Dames were invested in an impressive ceremony in the Albert Street Uniting Church on Friday, 9th June, at 6pm. Eight of the new Members were from the Queensland Priory and one was from the Darling Downs Priory.

The Chairman of the Investiture Planning Committee, the Reverend Dr David Pitman AM GCHSJ produced the Service on traditional lines with a few personal touches.

On the night it proceeded smoothly under the care of the Prelate, Chevalier the Reverend Canon Emeritus Bruce Maughan OAM GCSJ MMSJ RFD, and the Marshal, Chevalier Andrew McBryde KCSJ.

The opening of the service was heralded by a fanfare of trumpets and trombones led by Major Laurie Young, followed by the processional hymn as the various

groups of the Order came in behind the Processional Cross and behind their respective Banners. The Allocution was delivered by Chevalier the Right Reverend Jeremy Greaves KSJ, Chaplain of the Sunshine Coast Commandery, and Bishop of the Northern Region.

The climax of the ceremony came when the Grand Prior, Bailiff Adjunct Professor Victor Feros GCSJ CMSJ, made the Proclamation, the new investees took the Vows of the Order, and received their Rosettes.

The Grand Prior then gave the Accolade to new Knights using the Dubbing Sword, and to new Dames

and Clergy with the gloved hand on the shoulders, who then were dressed in neck insignia and robes by the Attendant Commander Knights .

Following the ceremony the assembly moved across the road to the Pullman Hotel where the banquet was held. The Grand Prior presented Diploma Certificates to the newly-invested Knights and Dames and to those who received

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IMAGES previous page: Albert Street Uniting Church, Brisbane,Investees with Clergy and Officiating Members of the Order. This page, top: Chevalier the Right Reverend Jeremy Greaves.

elevation to higher rank, and the Prior presented his awards for outstanding contribution to the Priory of Queensland. It was a great night, not only for the new Knights and Dames but for all Members of the Order, their families and guests. Chevalier the Reverend Dr David Pitman AM GCHSJ and his team are to be thanked and congratulated.

Top right: The Grand Prior creates a new Knight with the dubbing sword. Below left: Chevalier Michael Bloyce sings “Here I am, Lord”. Below right: The Grand Prior creates a new Knight of the clergy

The annual Chapter Meetings were held at the Church of the Ascension, Morningside, on Saturday morning, 10th June.

In accord with the Christian nature of the Order, the meetings are incorporated into an Office of liturgy, and include the

Annual General Meetings of the Queensland Priory, The Grand Priory of Australasia, and the Company of the Grand Priory. The meetings closed and returned to the liturgy for a Doxology and final Blessing, then all members proceed to lunch. Images page 15

The Chapter Service and Meetings

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DAMIEN ATKINSONChevalier Damien Leigh Kerr

Atkinson KSJ is a barrister of the Supreme Court of Queensland. He has been a solicitor of Victoria and of England and Wales. He graduated from The University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Laws (Hons), and from Cambridge University with a Master of Laws (First Class Honours) in 1993.

During his Cambridge studies he was awarded the Lady Foundress’ Prize at Pembroke College. On his return to Australia he was named Queensland Youth Lawyer of the Year in 1999.

He is the chairman of the Youth Advisory Council, serving for twenty two years since 1996, and is a member of the Paul Finimore Trust at Villanova College.

In recent years he has been a member and participant in Chain Reaction, a Foundation in which teams of senior executives carry out a seven day, one week bicycle ride of 1,000 kilometres to raise funds for sick children.

Damien is a member of the Queensland Club and of the Bar Association of Queensland.

He and his wife worship at St Maroun’s Catholic Church (Maronite rite) at Greenslopes. They have three children.

PHILIP ANDREWS Chevalier Philip John Andrews

KSJ is the Chief Executive Officer of Liquid State Pty Ltd, a company which specialises in developing and providing digital publishing solutions. He received the Lord Mayor’s Entrepreneurial Award in 2014 and the Talent Unleashed Award for the Best Digital Platform in 2013. His qualifications include Bachelor of Arts, Graduate Diploma in Teaching, and Graduate Diploma in Information Technology.

His community involvement has local and an international aspects. He is a volunteer photographer for organizations such as the UNHCR, UNICEF, TEAR, and CARE Australia, documenting projects in Pakistan and Afghanistan. He provides conversational English classes for new arrivals in Australia, and participates in events which give refugees an Australian perspective in their orientation. He is a volunteer, participant, and mentor for Hacking Health, which links health professionals, clients, community groups, and software developers to promote innovation in health care. He provides funding and weekly support for a program providing breakfast at Whites Hill College.

Philip is married to Karen. They have two adult children, and worship at St John’s Cathedral.

WILLIAM BARRETTChevalier William David

(Bill) Barrett KSJ is a chartered accountant, now retired. Educated at Toowoomba Grammar School and The University of Queensland, he has spent his working life in Toowoomba.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce, he worked for thirteen years with Coopers & Lybrand and then for twenty-three years with McConachie & Stedman until his retirement in 2014. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, and is a qualified Justice of the Peace.

He served for many years as either treasurer or auditor of the local hockey club. He devotes much time to fundraising for the fight against cancer. He has also served on the Board of Toowoomba Grammar School.

The grandson of a former Anglican Dean of Brisbane, Bill and his wife Louise worship at All Saints’ Anglican Church, East Toowoomba. They have three adult children, two sons and a daughter.

Chevalier Bill is a member of the Darling Downs Priory, but was invested in Brisbane on their behalf.

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INVESTITURES

ELIZABETH FISHERDame Elizabeth Fisher DSJ gives her major charitable support to

the Royal Flying Doctor Service, St Vincent de Paul, and Meals on Wheels. She holds a Bachelor of Business and Master of Business Administration degrees, and is a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute. Her work is in marketing and academic interests at the Australian Catholic University.

She is a Eucharistic Minister and Mass Co-ordinator at Star of the Sea Parish, Cleveland. Club memberships include Redlands RSL and Broadbeach Bowls Club. Elizabeth is passionate about classical ballet and has completed her Licentiate ballet qualification through Education of Dance and Theatre Arts (EDTA). Elizabeth continues her practice of ballet through modern ballet and jazz classes.

Other interests include international travel and she has visited numerous countries around the world including Israel, Iceland, and Nepal, to name a few. Elizabeth has one son who is a commercial pilot working in the Kimberley region.

GWENDOLEN JULLDame Gwendolen (Gwen) Jull AO DSJ is Emeritus Professor of

Physiotherapy, University of Queensland. She is a Fellow of the Australian College of Physiotherapists, and a Member of the Australian Physiotherapy Association. In 2016 she was appointed Officer (AO) in the General Division of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to medical education in the field of Physiotherapy, and to professional associations.

From 1998 to 2016 she has been awarded many Honorary Memberships and Fellowships of Australian and International Physiotherapy Associations, including the United Kingdom, United States of America, and Hong Kong.

Dame Gwen is a member of Zonta in Brisbane through which she exercises her charity and community service activities.

GEOFFREY BATKINChevalier Geoffrey (Geoff) Batkin KSJ is the CEO of Wesley

Mission Queensland. He has a Bachelor of Economics and a Diploma of Corporate and Financial Management. He has a large involvement in the Uniting Church, including the Australian Synod Standing Committee, Uniting Care National Committee, and Uniting Care Aged Care Network. In total, he has over 34 years of senior management experience within the wider Anglican and Uniting Churches in New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

His voluntary aid work includes Uniting World Sri Lanka Voluntary Aid 2016 and Wesley Mission Qld Community Service. Charitable involvement includes Wesley Mission Qld Community Service Activities, Uniting World Affiliation with the Chinese Christian Church, also the Gap Uniting Church, and Albert Street Uniting Church. Art From The Margins, which is supported charitably by the Order of Saint John, comes under his umbrella of concern.

Chevalier Geoff is married to Judy and they have three sons.

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CHRISTOPHER WHITTALLChevalier the Very Reverend

Christopher (Chris) Gordon Whittall OAM KSJ is a retired Anglican priest, formerly Dean of Rockhampton Anglican Cathedral. He holds Bachelor Degrees in Arts and Divin-ity, Masters of Arts and Master of Sacred Theology (STM, New York), and Grad. Dip. in Religious Education.

Chevalier Chris trained at Morpeth Theological College, NSW, later lecturing there in Biblical Studies, and was ordained for the Diocese of Bathurst. He became Acting Dean of Chapel and Chaplain at Queen’s College, Cambridge, and Chaplain and Researcher to the Archbishop of Wales.

In Rockhampton, as Dean of St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral, he was on the Central Queensland University Ethics Review Committee, Trustee of the Art Gallery, Chaplain Mater Hospital Rockhampton, Chaplain Rockhampton Grammar School, and Member of the Capricornia Elect-ricity Authority. He supports Kidney Consumer Group. He is presently Locum Priest of St Mark’s Anglican Church, Buderim

Chevalier Chris was awarded the Medal of Order of Australia (OAM) for a major restoration of the Rockhampton Cathedral. He is married to Gillian and they have a son, James. @

RUSSELL STITZChevalier Russell William Stitz

AM RFD KSJ is a retired surgeon and an adjunct professor of the University of Queensland, where he graduated MBBS in 1966. He is a Member of the Order of Australia and has received the Reserve Force Decoration for long and honourable service in the armed forces. His appointments included Director of Medical Services and Colonel in the Medical Reserve in the Brisbane Defence Centre, CO of 2 Field Hospital, Army Office Consultant Surgeon, and Honorary Surgeon to the Governor-General. Russell retired from the RAAMC with the rank of Colonel. He is a Fellow of the Australian Medical Association, where he received the President’s Award. He is a member of many medical associations and organisations, including the Royal Australian College of Surgeons, being a member of the Court of Honour and recipient of the Sir Hugh Devine Medal. He has served as President of the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand. He is a Fellow and former President of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

Russell and his wife Anne worship at St Mark’s Anglican Church, Buderim. They have three adult children.

JANELLE MANDERSDame Janelle Manders DSJ

is a Chartered Accountant and Managing Director of the Gold Coast office of HLB Mann Judd, Accountants and Business Advisors.

With Arts and Commerce Degrees from The University of Queensland, Janelle is also a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management, and is a Chartered Tax Advisor.

Dame Janelle is currently Chairman of the Friends of Griffith University Business School and Chairman of St Hilda’s Foundation. Previously, Janelle has been Director of the Gold Coast Football Club (The Suns), Careflight (Qld), Gold Coast TAFE, and is Chair of the Gold Coast Committee for the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Dame Janelle is married to Hamish and they have a daughter, Natalie. As a passionate and proud Gold Coaster, Dame Janelle enjoys working, living, and being part of the Gold Coast Community.

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INVESTITURES

Chapter Meetings Saturday 10 June 2017

At the Investiture Banquet in Brisbane

PRE-DINNER DRINKS: DAME MARION FEROS, HE BAILIFF VICTOR FEROS, CHEVALIER ANDREW MCBRYDE, BAILIFF MARTIN CONLON

DAME JANELLE MANDERS DSJ RECEIVES HER DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE

DAME DAWN GOODALL RECEIVES HER CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION FROM THE PRIOR

CHEVALIER THE VERY REVEREND CHRIS WHITTALL RECEIVES HIS DIPLOMA CERTIFICATE

CHEVALIER ROBIN KLEINSCHMIDT RECEIVES HIS CERTIFICATE OF ELEVATION

THE CHAPTER MEETINGS. THE GRAND PRIOR DELIVERS HIS REPORT.

ASSEMBLING FOR THE PROCESSION INTO THE CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION, MORNINGSIDE, SATURDAY 10TH JUNE

IMAGES: Banquet and Chapter Meetings

by Stella Conlon

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GRAND PRIORY ELEVATIONS

PRIORY OF QUEENSLANDFrom Knight of Honour to Knight of Grace:Garry Maxwell CantDavid Louis Phipps From Dame of Honour to Dame of Grace:Jennifer Elizabeth CantLucy Margaret CradduckDawn Margaret GoodallJanette Eleanor Leake JonesSusan Margaret MilwrightFrom Knight of Grace to Knight Commander of Grace:Robin Leslie Kleinschmidt OAMWilliam Russell Savage

ElevationsFrom Knight of Justice to Knight Grand Cross of Honour:David Arthur Alfred Pitman AM

PRIORY OF VICTORIA From Knight of Honour to Knight of Grace:Lloyd ByrnePeter Francis D’Eresay Davidson RFDMichael John FogartyRoger Neil Westh From Dame of Honour to Dame of Grace:Lois Whiteoak

From Knight of Grace to Knight Commander of Grace:Michael Anthony Bloyce Cameron Mitchell Dwight

PRIORY OF THE DARLING DOWNSFrom Knight of Honour to Knight of Grace:Mark Francis Osborne

COMMANDERY OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA From Knight of Honour to Knight of GraceAllan Alfred DownsRodney Edward Lloyd Wells @

The Grand Prior has been pleased to announce the following Elevations for 2017

With the Investiture over, the WA Chapter has been intent on the organisation of a number of events. Yours truly continues to work with our Malta hosts on the final detail of our Pauline Pilgrimage to Malta.

Time with the significant speakers, who complement the wide range of historic sites to be visited, is being carefully balanced with the usual ‘tourist’ attractions which must also be sampled! This is the first ever pilgrimage to be undertaken by the WA Commandery.

Other events being organized include a screening of “Viceroy’s House”, to be followed by an Indian meal – in the hands of Chevalier Bill Munro; Chevalier Rodney Wells is hosting a “Friend Raiser” luncheon (this to include those considering becoming involved with the Order).

There will be an information evening with refreshments, at the home of Chevalier John

Picton-Warlow, for all involved in the pilgrimage to Malta; and, of course, the annual “A Dickens of a Christmas” will be held at the parish church of Christ Church in Claremont in late December.

Planning for events in 2018 is also under way – a ‘Quiz Night’ early in the year, followed by “Music Under the Stars” and, of course, the next Investiture for which some six possible candidates have been identified.

In all this, the proper priority is given to our holy days of Obligation; the Martyrdom of St John, observed on 27th August; the Raising of the Siege of Malta on September 10; and All Souls’ commemoration in November– all at St George’s Cathedral.

To all in the Grand Priory throughout Australia, Commander Chevalier Jamie Edwards extends a sincere invitation for Dames and Knights to visit us here in the West. You will be made very welcome. @

The West plans ahead

Chevalier Keith Wallace Hawkins KCSJ Knight Commander of Justice passed away early in June only about a month after his wife died. Keith was one of theOrder’s longest serving members, being invested in Queensland by Chevalier Roland Podesta GCSJ, the founder of the newly established Priory in Australia. Keith joined the Order in 1980 and received his last elevation in 2013. He had a distinguished career with the Victoria Police Force, had served as District Inspector at Geelong, and went on to be Assistant Commissioner. Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends. @

ValeChevalier Keith

Wallace Hawkins KCSJ

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BRISBANE COMMANDERY NEWS

June 24 is recognised as the Feast Day of our Patron Saint, St John the Baptist, and with the 25th being a Sunday this year, the Rector, The Reverend Dr Steven Ogden, and the Anglican Parish of Holy Trinity in Fortitude Valley (a Brisbane inner

CHEVALIER COMMANDER RIC BARTON KCSJ

Commandery donates $11,000 to welfare pantry

In accord with our Commandery practice to move our location to a different part of Greater Brisbane every couple of years, we selected East Brisbane this year where we held our Vigil Service at the Nazareth Lutheran Church in Woolloongabba, followed by our informal Dinner in the Angus and Hereford Rooms at the nearby Norman Hotel in Ipswich Road (advertised as “Brisbane’s worst vegetarian restaurant’).

Originally planned for our traditional last Wednesday in May, due to the late discovery that the very nearby ‘Gabba Stadium would be hosting a Rugby League Football ‘State of Origin’ match on that evening, we changed to the day before, being Tuesday, May 30.

Our Chaplain, Chevalier The Reverend Bishop Emeritus Noel Noack GCHSJ, led our celebration of our five investees, Philip Andrews, Damien Atkinson, Geoffrey Batkin, Elizabeth Fisher, and Gwendolen Jull AO, in this recently-restored 1896 traditional-style church, and we were accompanied by the Church’s replacement 14 stop pipe organ which had been

Brisbane Commandery Vigil Service and Dinner

city suburb) suggested to us, as they would be paying particular attention to St John at their normal 9.30am Holy Communion Service, that that Service might be an especially suitable opportunity for Brisbane Commandery to make its

supplied and installed in 2005 by our very own, Chevalier Simon Pierce KSJ (see story page 19).

Following the delightful Church, the magical organ music and the welcoming and inspiring service led by The Reverend Noel, there was some trepidation concerning the long past reputation of the Dinner venue, but all turned out well with a sumptuous steak meal, sufficient wine, and our happy company. @

$11,000 Donation to the charitable works of that Parish’s ‘Trinity Centre Pantry’.

A dozen members of our Commandery (including three of this Parish), all robed in our Hospitaller gowns and jewels, added a great splash of colour to the opening and closing processions in this magnificent heritage-listed 1877 church, being a mid-Victorian interpretation of Early English Gothic architecture.

Of particular joy to us all was the presence of Chevalier the Very Reverend Arthur Grimshaw GCSJ, formerly the Dean of Brisbane 1985-98 and a former Rector of this parish, 1968-75.

During a short pause late in the Service, the Brisbane Commander and the three Parishioner Hospitallers made the formal presentation on behalf of all the members of Brisbane Commandery, to the Rector who received it on behalf of the Holy Trinity Pantry. @

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BRISBANE COMMANDERY HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

CHEVALIER BISHOP EMERITUS NOEL NOACK GCHSJ

Tracing our origins to the Muristan

In April this year three members of the Order, Chevalier Bishop Emeritus Noel Noack (Chaplain, Brisbane Commandery) and Chevalier Stan Klan (Darling Downs Priory) and Chevalier David Woodrow (Sunshine Coast Commandery), visited The Muristan in Jerusalem. They were part of a tour that Stan (owner and operator of the Great Trains of Europe Tours)

organised to the Holy Land.The Muristan (the Persian word

for hospital) is the place where the Order began. It is located in the very heart of the Old City of Jerusalem, a short distance from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, where Christian pilgrims come to remember the place of Jesus’ burial and resurrection, a holy site packed with Christian pilgrims.

The site has ancient origins. Even after the Islamic conquest in 638, Christian pilgrims could travel to Jerusalem. In the 9th century Charlemagne founded a hospice for pilgrims and a church of St Mary in the Muristan.

In 1080 Blessed Gerard (a lay brother in the Benedictine Order) was put in charge of hopice facilities established by merchants from Amalfi in Italy for Christian pilgrims. It developed into a hospital providing for the needs of sick and suffering pilgrims and grew to be an immense institution, caring for 2,000 people.

The hospital was built on the

site of the monastery of St John the Baptist. Those who served were joined into a Christian community adapting its Rule from those of St Benedict and St Augustine. From this arose the Hospitallers of Saint John.

The Muristan site had an added interest for Lutherans. Today a significant portion of the The Muristan site is occupied by The Church of the Redeemer, a Lutheran Church under the auspices of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Germany. After the defeat of the Crusader armies, the Muristan

The Muristan complex is ground zero for the Order of St John. We trace our origins to this place. But many may not know of its location or significance.

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CHEVALIER BIILL MUNRO KCSJcontinued to be used as a hospital or asylum. By the Middle Ages it had fallen into ruin. In 1869 the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire gave the eastern part of the Muristan to his friend, Kaiser Wilhelm I of Prussia.

He began the restoration of the site by having a church and associcated buildings constructed. Amidst great fanfare, his successor, Kaiser Wilhelm II, dedicated the Church on “Reformation Day” Oct 31, 1898. Kaiser Wilhelm 11, with his wife Augusta Victoria, was the first European monarch to visit the Holy Land.

Today the Church of the Redeemer provides for Christian (Lutheran) worship in Arabic, German, Danish, and English. The associated facilities also contain the offices of Bishop Younan, a Palestinian Lutheran who is the Lutheran Bishop of Jordan and the Holy Land.

Another part of the The Muristan area is occupied by the Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John (with English connections).

Bishop Noel and Dr Meg Noack, Chevaliers Stan and David, and the touring party had the opportunity to worship in one section of the Lutheran complex known as the Knights Chapel. It was a global congregation with worship conducted in English by an American Pastor. The Order of St John is well-remembered in this place with a stained glass window above the altar featuring the distinctive eight pointed Maltese cross of the Order. @

Images from the Muristan: Top left: The restored church. Top right: Pilgrims Chevaliers Stan Klan, David Woodrow and Noel Noack at the Order of St John commemorative area, Muristan.Below left: Entrance to the Complex. Centre: The window above the altar in the Knights Chapel Below right: The Courtyard

Chevalier Bill Munro, Co-Vice-Commander of the Western Australia Commandery, attended the unveiling of the portrait of Chevalier the Hon. Ken Wyatt AM KSJ MP in Parliament House.

Chevalier Ken, a Member of the Western Australian Commandery, is honoured as the first indigenous member of the front bench of Federal Parliament.

The portrait will now hang in the Gallery of Firsts. A report in the Sydney Morning Herald referred to the Maori word

mana: “it refers to a person’s rare, natural authority; their powerful charisma. And according to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, Ken Wyatt – the first Indigenous Minister in the House of Representatives – has it. “

Chevalier Ken comments that it was “one of the most humbling and proudest days of my life”

As Chevalier Bill Munro sums up the occasion: “The Commandery of Western Australia is indeed fortunate and honoured to number Ken Wyatt as one of our Knights”. @

CHEVALIER KEN WYATT KSJ MP WITH HIS PORTRAIT BY WEST AUSTRALIAN ARTIST MARY MOORE © SBS

COMMANDERIES NEWS

Organ builder played for Brisbane VigilThe Lutheran Church at Woolloon-gabba, in which the Brisbane Commandery Vigil was held, suffered a serious fire some years ago, which destroyed the sanctuary end of the building and the pipe organ.

The building was restored beautifully and more recently a new pipe organ was added. The organ was built in the workshops of Chevalier Simon Pierce KSJ, who is a Churchill Fellow, the foremost organ builder in Queensland, and recognised throughout Australia for his work. @

SIMON PIERCE KSJ, AT THE ORGAN CONSOLE

Portrait unveiled

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Vigil for two aspirants

Sunny Sunday luncheon

On Monday May 29th, members of the Sunshine Coast Comman-dery and their spouses kept solemn Vigil with their two aspirants, Dr Russell Stitz AM and

Members of the Sunshine Coast Commandery and their spouses enjoyed a most pleasant luncheon at the home of Chevalier Garry Cant KSJ and Dame Jenny Cant DSJ on Buderim on Sunday 16th July 2017 as part of the Commandery’s quarterly informal Social Gathering Programme.

A glorious sunny mid-winter’s day with delicious food and wine provided by our hosts allowed members to get to know each

the Very Revd Christopher Whittall OAM, in the Chapel of Saint Nicholas at Matthew Flinders Anglican College, Buderim.

The Vigil was conducted by the

Commandery Chaplain, the Right Revd Jeremy Greaves KSJ. The Prior of Queensland, Chevalier Emeritus Professor George Kearney AM GCSJ, joined us for the service and the supper which followed in the Cumberland Room, the board room of the College.

Top: Dame Jean Ledwidge DSJ and Dame Jenny Cant DSJ count the calories. Centre: Chevalier Lt Col David Woodrow AM KCSJ, Chevalier Dr Doug Custance KSJ. Right: Chevalier the Very Reverend Christopher Whittall KSJ, Chevalier Ray Geise OAM KSJ. Below left: Chevalier Commander Mel Tipper KCSJ, Mrs Anne Stitz, Chevalier Dr Russell Stitz AM RFD KSJ, Chevalier Emeritus Professor Tom Ledwidge KCSJ. Lower right: Happy diners

other better, especially this year’s investees, and to strengthen our bonds of friendship and solidarity within the Order.

Those who attend make a small monetary contribution at each gathering which, together with a small raffle, provides the funds for our smaller charities programe. @

SUNSHINE COAST COMMANDERY NEWS

CHEVALIER COMMANDER MEL TIPPER KCSJ MMSJ

Images: Dame Jan Leake Jones