Our history since 1881.

The first recorded Masonic meeting in Sydney is held under a warrant from the Grand Lodge of Ireland. This moment marks the beginning of Freemasonry in Australia. Early settlers and military officers helped the Craft take root as a path for men seeking character, community, and purpose.

Dedicated on 8 July 1881, chartered on 3 November, and first meeting under charter held on 30 December. The lodge was dedicated under dispensation by the District Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Scotland, with Worshipful Brother J. W. Evans as first Master. Its original number was No. 664 under the Scottish Constitution.

The lodge moves to Alexandria Town Hall as membership and engagement grow. Over time, the lodge met at Alexandria Town Hall, Freemasons' Hall in York Street, and the Masonic Hall on Castlereagh Street.

The lodge joins broader Masonic unity in New South Wales. The lodge's evolving identity reflects wider movements of unity within New South Wales Freemasonry. This continuity is part of why the lodge holds a rare distinction: three official charters across its history.

Fourteen members answer the call of duty. In the darkest hours, the Masonic spirit endured. The lodge honours those who served with deep respect, remembering sacrifice as part of its continuing story.

Fifty-three members serve during the Second World War. The service of lodge members during World War II remains part of the lodge's memory of duty, courage, and commitment beyond the lodge room.

The lodge relocates during reconstruction of the Castlereagh Street Temple. This period reflects the lodge's resilience and ability to continue its work through change. The move to Mascot was part of a wider transition in Sydney Masonic life.

The lodge settles into the newly completed Sydney Masonic Centre. The Sydney Masonic Centre remains our home and the heart of our work in the city.

Lodge Toxteth consolidates with the lodge. Consolidations brought new energy, history, and fellowship into the lodge. Lodge N. J. McDonald followed in 1987, and Lodge Burns St. David became part of the story in 1994.

Lodge Toxteth is re-established as a Daughter Lodge. The revival of Lodge Toxteth reflects renewal within continuity. It carries forward its own tradition from Petersham while remaining part of the broader story of Masonic fellowship.