Freemasonry within Charters Towers is in the unique position to offer 3 different constitutions namely: Queensland, Scottish and Irish. There are currently 4 lodges namely: Charters Towers, St John Davenport, Mylne and Corinthian. Freemasonry is an international organisation which is open to men over the age of 18 of all cultures and race.
The oldest Lodge in Charters Towers, and still functioning -- founded in 1875.
Roots are in the English Constitution (back in 1875), but has used the Qld ritual ever since Qld formed its own Grand Lodge early in the 1900s.