Letters for August 2007
Notts visit by Ex-Notts Mason from downunder - W.Bro. K Wilson
# By Bro Peter Olko on 15th August, 2007
W. Bro. Keith Wilson, Past Master of the Duke of Portland Lodge No. 2017, is pictured on a recent visit from Perth, Western Australia now a member of Lord Nelson Lodge No. 46
He started his journey with his wife Beryl on the Queen May II on 10th June 2007 but unfortunately took ill on the ship and was taken to hospital in Southampton on 16th June and underwent a quadruple heart bypass operation on the 10th July.
Both of his daughters flew over to be with him and Bridgette escorted her mother back to Australia, his other daughter Helen a state registered nurse drove him up to Nottingham to see his family and friends where this picture was taken in Wollaton.
From the left in the picture is W. Bro. Derek Chawner, Duke of Portland Lodge, W. Bro. Keith Wilson and W. Bro. Maurice Bacon. Temple Lodge No. 5196
Keith wishes to be remembered to all his friends in Nottingham and if they would like to get in touch by e-mail his address is: wilschap@bigpond.com
Note: Prior to emigrating Keith's printing firm Herbert Jones Ltd, produced the Blue Book for Nottinghamshire.
We all wish you well Keith.