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A Taste of the World at the Club

Harmony Week Next week the Club will be celebrating Harmony Week (16–22 March) with a selection of special dishes inspired by the cultural backgrounds of our kitchen team. Andrew, our Head Chef will be joined by three of his talented team members who will be preparing dishes representing their own heritage. Naomi will present a Lebanese favourite - Kibbeh served with hummus, tabbouleh and Lebanese bread. Khun Nat will prepare a fragrant Red Thai Chicken Curry, while Andrew will bring a taste of Austria with his classic Warm Apple Strudel. These dishes celebrate the diversity and talent of our team and the many cultures that help shape the welcoming spirit of the Club.
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Foundation Day Celebrations - A Century in Stone

Last Friday, members and guests gathered in Castlereagh Street to celebrate the Centenary of the NSW Masonic Club’s Foundation Stone Day, marking 100 years since construction began on the building we continue to call home. The morning ceremony was accompanied by the uplifting sound of a brass band in the street, creating a wonderful sense of occasion as members and guests assembled outside the Club’s historic entrance and adding enjoyment to the surrounding cafes. A highlight was the ribbon cutting, conducted by MW Bro B. Khristian (Khris) Albano, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of NSW & ACT, together with NSW Masonic Club Patron MW Bro Dr Gregory (Greg) Henry Levenston OAM.
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Centenary of the Foundation Stone Day

At 10.30am on Friday 20 February 2026, the NSW Masonic Club will experience a remarkable milestone, commemorating 100 years since the Club’s foundation stones were laid on 20 February 1926. Set into the Castlereagh Street entrance and still visible to members and guests today, the original stones record a defining moment in the Club’s growth in the heart of Sydney. One stone was laid by Most Worshipful Brother John Goulston, Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of New South Wales, and the other by the Club’s President at the time, Worshipful Brother Francis Hurry Scott. Contemporary accounts describe a large and impressive gathering of Freemasons for a formal stone-laying ceremony conducted with full dignity and tradition, featuring symbolic rites representing plenty, joy and peace, values that continue to reflect the spirit of the Club a century later.
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Welcome Back to 2026 – Summer Days at the Reagh Bar

As we head into the hottest months of the year, we’re pleased to welcome members back to the Club for 2026. The Reagh Bar is the perfect central meeting place to settle back into the year on those long summer afternoons, whether you’re dropping in for after-work drinks, catching up with friends, or enjoying a relaxed meal in the city in between shopping. The Reagh Bar has a new menu designed for sharing, including pizzas! Pair these with beer on tap, wine by the glass, or a selection of classic and seasonal cocktails. Happy Hour runs from 5–7pm, featuring $8 house wines and tap beers, a $15 Barman’s Cocktail, and a $12 Aperol Spritz. With the introduction of lunch on Saturdays, the Reagh Bar is also a great option for a weekend catch-up.
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Merry Christmas from all the Team

On behalf of our directors, management and staff, we’d like to extend our thanks to all our members for your support of the Club and the Castlereagh Boutique Hotel throughout 2025. It has been a pleasure to welcome so many of you to the Club in recent weeks for Christmas functions and end of year celebrations. We were delighted to host our first Tree Lighting on 1 December, and we hope you enjoyed the fresh Christmas tree in the lobby, along with the beautiful fresh Australian native wreaths at the entrance and in the lifts, which have added a festive touch throughout the building.
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Introducing our new Board of Directors

We’re delighted to introduce the incoming Board for 2025–2027, announced at Monday’s AGM. We welcome two impressive new Directors, Allison Lenard and David Green, each bringing formidable experience and a steady hand for the future of the Club. Allison is an accomplished employment and industrial relations lawyer with a strong background across hospitality and other major sectors. She’s known for her practical, people-focused approach and her commitment to good governance through her work with several community organisations. David brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience as CEO and Managing Director in both international companies and local SMEs. With deep strengths in strategy, governance and financial management - and long-standing involvement in Masonic leadership - he’s a valuable addition to the Board. Download PDF View Online

Celebrating 63 Years of The Australian Ballet!

On 2nd November 1962, Swan Lake took the stage for The Australian Ballet’s very first performance at Her Majesty’s Theatre, Sydney. We were delighted to welcome the Australian Ballet Alumni Group, including NSW Masonic Club members Ross and Cheryl Barnett, Rebbell Barnes, Graeme Hudson, and Janice Megna, to The Alcoves dining room to celebrate this wonderful milestone. Feathers and jewels added a touch of Swan Lake sparkle to the occasion, along with a couple of the original dancers from that very first performance. Thank you to Graeme Hudson and the alumni for a delightful afternoon. We look forward to seeing you all again soon!
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Cellos Sparkles for the President’s Dinner

Last Saturday we held the President’s Dinner in Cellos and the room looked stunning. The team worked very hard in the lead up, hand polishing the Club’s orginal silverware which you can see in the adjacent photo of Cellos. Spring cleaning of the heritage chandeliers throughout the building was undertaken, with 100s of crystals replaced and cleaned, and they are now glittering ready for the festive season. The dinner itself was a truly astep back in time. Cellos’ stunning acoustics shone as the orchestra played from the balcony - no amplification needed, just pure, natural sound.
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