Temple knocker

Equipment

At a Masonic meeting, the rituals start before you even enter the Temple. This brass knocker is symbolic in its design and the way it was used. Three knocks were required from the Mason seeking permission to enter. The number ‘three’ underpins the Masonic hierarchy and many of its rituals.

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Boyup Brook Museum

A secret society

In many towns the list of historic buildings includes the local Masonic Lodge. The Freemasons were exclusively male, non-Catholic and often with significant influence on the ‘goings-on’ in the town...

Address:

25 Cailes Street (previously Jayes Rd)
Boyup Brook WA 6244
Australia

Open Hours

Wed, Thurs & Fri 10am - 3pm; or by appointment.

Also open the first Saturday of each month 10am - 12 noon.

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