Bushside

The branch received its Charter in July 1950, with Bro. Samuel Falconer as President. Other founder members were Bros. William, James, John and Robert Hanna, Daniel McMullan, Herbert Stewart, Robert Riley, John Smyth, Robert J. Thornton, Neil McMullan, Hugh Jamesion and Fran Stewart. The first meeting was held in the Smylie Memorial Orange Hall, Bushside on Saturday 15th July 1950. Our first banner was unfurled in 1952, the second in 1968 and the current banner in 1990. Those who have held the office of President are:

Bro. S. Falconer 1950-51
Bro. R.J. Johnston 1951-64
Bro. J. Hanna 1964-65
Bro. W.J. Hanna 1965-67
Bro. Wm. McBride 1967-68
Bro. J. Cushnahan 1968-81
Bro. Wm. Johnston 1981-00
Bro. Hugh Kilpatrick 2000-