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| There was barely a vacant seat in the Lindisfarne Masonic Centre on Saturday, 1st October, as members of the Order of the Eastern Star assembled to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hobart Chapter. |
| Members of the Order of the Eastern Star from throughout Tasmania and all States of Australia joined Hobart Chapter members to celebrate the milestone. |
| The Most Worthy Grand Matron (Sister Janet Beck, Queensland) and Most Worthy Grand Patron (Brother Stuart Lang, Victoria) were in attendance and were accompanied by several office bearers of the United Grand Chapter of Australia. |
| The meeting was formally opened at 2pm by the Worthy Matron, Sister Michelle Montgomery. Following the reception of distinguished visitors, the chapter commemorated its 50 years. |
| Two Foundation Members have maintained their membership of the chapter, Sisters Nancy Potter and Merle Park. Sister Potter was able to attend the meeting and the Most Worthy Grand Matron presented Sister Potter with her 50 Year Diploma and an arrangement of flowers. |
| Guests of Hobart Chapter joined members of the Order for afternoon tea, following which an open installation was conducted. |
| Melbourne District Grand Chapter, the governing body of the Order in Victoria, instituted Hobart Chapter on 18th September 1961. It was felt appropriate that the District Grand Chapter should conduct the ceremony of installation 50 years later. |
| The office bearers of Melbourne District Grand Chapter installed Sister Dot Bell as Worthy Matron, Bro. Allan Sangwell, as Worthy Patron and the 2011-12 office bearers of Hobart Chapter. |
| Members and guests then travelled to the Sunshine Centre in Howrah for the installation banquet. A delightful meal and warm fellowship ensured that the 50th anniversary of Hobart Chapter will remain a fond memory. |
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