THE FORMATION OF A NEW LODGE
At the May meeting in 1951 discussion took place that Wodonga sponsor the formation of a new lodge. At the June meeting in 1951 a formal motion was moved by WBro Harris and seconded by WBro Cook that " Wodonga Lodge sponsor a new lodge to be known as Lodge Belvoir". At the regular meeting of Wodonga Lodge on the 9' November 1951 WBro Hartsman presented a petition for a new Lodge to the WM of Wodonga Lodge, WBro Lloyd. The WM received the petition which was duly signed and forwarded to Grand Lodge.
It would take until October 1952 to see the formation of Lodge Belvoir. A special meeting was held of Wodonga Lodge, on the 4th of October 1952, at 4.3 0 pm for 'The purpose being the Consecration of Lodge Belvoir No.72 7 "
The ceremony of consecration and installation of the first WM of Lodge Belvoir, that being WBro O.Hartsman a Past Master of Wodonga Lodge No 156. The Ceremony was duly carried out by MWBro R.A. Rowe Pro Grand Master accompanied by Grand Lodge Officers.
WBro O.C.Hartsman PGStdB
WBro B.Cook
PGStdB
Bro G.Baines
Bro J.H.Walker
WBro A.C.Kennedy
Bro H.Rogers
WBro J.S.N.Harris
WBro J.Sloan
Bro J.Parker
Bro O.B.Daniels
Bro R.P.Docking
Bro A.B.S.Collins
Bro's, D.H.Birrell, R.B.Emery, J.N.Eddy, A.M.Holland, W.G.Neil, J.McL.Young
Bro G.H.Lynch
WBro J.H.Perry, Bro's J.J.Perry, J.R.Foster,
C.S.Street, N.S.Duncan, R.G.Rattray
R.M.Hall and I.S.Wallace
