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Subscriber only A SECRET society is fighting to save its home of 130 years because it says the governing body in Brisbane listed the historic lodge for sale without consulting members. Southport Freemasons saw the property advertised by a real estate agent. The lodge goes under the hammer on Thursday. Southport Freemasons worshipful master Michael Kilmartin plays the piano one last time at the lodge hall. Picture: Glenn Hampson The United Grand Lodge of Queensland (UGLQ) said it was selling the property because it could no longer cover losses. However, the Southport freemasons say numerous groups use it and they alone were tipping in thousands of dollars in rent.