The Hills District Masonic Hall Co Pty Ltd is the legal and corporate body that manage and maintain the Castle Hill Masonic Centre and its properties.
A Short History:
In 1950, the Company [Incorporated 15th September 1947] purchased a two storey residence on the present site [corner of Showground and 260 Old Northern Roads, Castle Hill NSW 2154. Gated private car entrance is via Barwell Ave, across McDonalds.
From 1950 to 1952, using mostly voluntary labour particularly on weekends; the builidng was extended on both levels providing a Lodge Room on the first floor and a South [Banquet/Social Hall] on the ground level.
In 1981 the building was demolished, and in February 1982 construction commenced on the present building which was dedicated in July the same year.
The current Lodge Room furniture was purchased in 1993 from the Summer Hill Masonic Centre.
By 1996 the Company was free of debt having paid out loans in fourteen years.
In 2000 the Company purchased 260 Old Northern Road, and in 2002 it purchased 258 Old Northern Road.
The combined value of the Company's properties in 2009 is $6M and the Company owes $500K.
The Directors come from The Hills Lodge No 1025, Lodge Beecroft No 359, [Lodge Baulkham Hills No 958, now closed] and Lodge Burnside No 729.
*Republished and edited from The 32 District Masonic Association Diary [2010]
Starting in 31st December 2017, the Castle Hill Masonic Hall complex will have a major 'upgrade' and renovations.
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