Order of the Amaranth in Australia

Royal Victoria Court Installation

The Installation of H.L. Ana Hanegraaf as Royal Matron and S.K. Bill Hanegraaf as Royal Patron was a great occasion with visitors from the Order of the Eastern Star, Manchester Unity and the Shriners as well as many family and friends. Ana and Bill’s project for the

A Tribute to H.L. Sandra Davis and S.K. Stuart Lang - 30 Years of Service

On this special day, the 16th of September 1993, H.L. Sandra and S.K. Stuart were initiated into Royal Victoria Court No 1, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey of dedication and service to the Order of the Amaranth. Tonight, we gather to pay tribute and express our

Official Visit of Supreme Royal Matron H.L. Susan Patchin

The Supreme Royal Matron, H.L. Susan Patchin, will be making her Official Visit on Thursday the 11th January 2024 at 11 am at Central Lakes Court at the Masonic Centre 365 Pacific Highway Wyong NSW. The Royal Matron H.L. Jan Dhu of Central Lakes Court has invited members

"Never Give up, have Faith" Grand Court Session March 2023

Grand Court Session "Never give up, have Faith" Will meet at the Rydges Bankstown, Hume Highway Bass Hill on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th March 2023

Presentation to Rosebud Hospital

Cheques for $750 from Endeavour Court and $250 from Royal Victoria Court totaling $1,000 were presented to Jacqui Allen, Director of Operations/Director of Nursing at the Rosebud Hospital on 2ndDecember 2022 on behalf of the Order of the Amaranth. Most of us if not all are aware of

Re Launch of Endeavour Court

Some 25 years ago the New Court Committee for Endeavour Court met to decide on a name for the new Amaranth Court to be opened in Mornington and just by chance the replica of Captain James Cook’s Endeavour was sailing up Port Phillip Bay A vote was taken and

Royal Victoria Court's Installation

The Installation of Officers and the coronation of our Royal Matron  H.L. Carona Win was a colourful and grand occasion with a number of Orders in attendance . We were pleased to welcome Theresa Waldron Deputy Grand Master of Manchester Unity IOOF in Victoria along with a number of

Advancement Newsletter May 2022

Happy New year to all our friends in Amaranth

Our wish for you is a New Year filled that is filled with good health and happiness and may your hopes and dreams be fulfilled. We look forward to a year full of hope and friendship and may we continue to grow and reach out and bring others into our

Advancement Newsletter September 2021

Wine and Cheese Banquet

Members were treated to a lovely wine and cheese banquet at the home of Sandra Davis and Stuart Lang This was a fundraiser for Royal Victoria Court and the members and friends who came enjoyed a beautiful sunny afternoon in the garden

Proposed New Amaranth Court in the Korumburra District

An Invitation to Join a New Court and be part of an exciting adventure Preparations for a New Amaranth Court in the Korumburra district is underway and this is wonderful news for the people of this beautiful heritage centre in Gippsland. The Worshipful Master of the Outtrim Lodge, Wor. Bro.

Royal Victoria Members Re Dedication

This year Royal Victoria Court will not be having an Installation Meeting as Officers will remain in their positions until 2022 In place of the usual Installation Meeting a re dedication of members was held during our April Meeting.  This was most impressive and members were able to re

Royal Victoria Court looking forward to a new beginning

A number of Courts are now beginning to re open and it is great to be able to come together face to face and to hopefully put 2020 behind us Last Friday night (19th March 2021) was the first time the members Royal Victoria Court were able to hold their

Looking forward to an exciting New Year

Since most of our Courts meet at Masonic Centre's we have been heartened to learn that we will soon be able to reopen our Courts. It’s Time to Start Planning Planning helps clear the mind. Making plans gives you a renewed sense of purpose. The question is

Getting Connected and Making Friends

Advancement Tips & Ideas Getting Connected and Making Friends The Order of the Amaranth works from the inside out - socially, fraternally and in our charitable works for those in need. There’s a close correlation with all three and becoming a member involves you in everything we do. The

Christmas Picnic in the Park

It takes a pandemic to make us all appreciate what we take for granted   -   our friendships  -  our Order  -  and the freedom to do what we want and when we want to do it Members from Royal Victoria Court and Endeavour Court

H.L. Pamela Carey - Centenarian

What do centenarians have in common? The habits and surroundings of centenarians vary from country to country, but the one specific thing that they have in common is their positivity. When difficult situations arise, whether it's the death of a loved one or illness, they're resilient,

Teddy Bears Picnic

Friends got together down in the woods for a 'teddy bear's picnic' at Blairgowrie   and even a large teddy arrived to play  -  click to view photos This was a great social get together Below are some of the pictures taken

Royal Victoria's 74th Birthday

Pictured here are members of Royal Victoria Court at the 74th Birthday meeting in January which was celebrated with warmth,  friendship and a beautiful cake The Royal Matron, Marie Cameron, spoke about our past members who had paved the way for us to be where we are now Â

On and off the Square

The Square has special significance for the Order of the Amaranth. In Amaranth the four principles of our Order are defined by truth, faith, wisdom and charity. We strive to live by these virtues both within our Courts and in our wider communities. In this series of weekly posts Iâ€

Official Visit to Victoria

Welcome to H.L. Judith Prince Grand Royal Matron S.K. Stuart Lang Grand Royal Patron and H.L. Dalvene Sheppard Grand Lecturer on their Official Visit to Royal Victoria Court No 1 and Endeavour Court No 2 The Official Visit to our Courts is always a special occasion H.

Victorian Travelers to the Special Session

Pictured here are the members who travelled from Victoria to New South Wales to attend the Special Session at the Bankstown Sports Club in September 2019

Welcome to the Supreme Royal Matron and Supreme Royal Patron

In September the Special Session of the Grand Court of New South Wales was held to receive the Supreme Royal Matron H.L. Dorothy Kippie and Supreme Royal Patron S.K. Gerald Milton and visitors from the USA and Candada Pictured here is the Supreme Royal Matron and Supreme Royal

Welcome Suzanne Kaldor to Royal Victoria Court

At Royal Victoria Court's October meeting we welcomed Suzanne Kaldor into our midst and we wish her many happy years as a member of the Order of the Amaranth Suzanne is an accomplished artist and has taught Art in every medium shape and form for 60 years and