THE PACIFIC LODGE

In 1876 Bro. Hammond from Pacific Lodge became the first District Grand Master of the newly formed District Grand lodge of England followed by Bro. Poulett-Harris in 1881. In 1880 the Lodge joined as subscribers to the Lodge of Instruction. In 1887 the Lodge recommended the establishment of a new Lodge at Wynyard named 'Poulett' (No. 2204 E.C) after the District Grand Master. In July 1890 the Lodge held its first meeting under the constitution of the newly formed Grand Lodge of Tasmania becoming No. 5 on the register... Pacific Lodge began on the 13th of June 1860 under dispensation from the Grand Lodge of England. The Lodge was sponsored by Tasmanian Union Lodge (No. 781 E.C.) and met at Bastian's Hotel 'Bird in the Hand' in Argyle Street. The Lodge was No. 1103 on the English register. The Lodge received its warrant on the 28th of March 1861. It held an installation ceremony on the 25th of April, which was attended by members of Tasmanian Union Lodge and Tasmanian Operative Lodge..

Primary location: Hobart United States