W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 26th March 1849
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Reports on the Bank of Australasia's intention to sue him.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 26th March 1849
Reports on the Bank of Australasia's intention to sue him.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 2nd April 1850
Expresses deep suffering and loneliness as a result of the death of his wife and expresses concern over his daughter, Phoebe who also lost her child. Informs Coleridge that the threat to sue by the Bank of Australasia has been withdrawn.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 13th July 1850
Reports further on his financial needs and the possibility of donating part of his income to the church. Expresses admiration for Rev. W.H. Walsh and explains reasons for Walsh's trip to England. Refers to the lack of clergymen in the colony. Expresses his opinion on the "Bowen Affair". Examines the government's monetary bias towards the Irish System of education. Indicates his intentions regarding the "Gorham Case". Expresses a lack of sympathy for people who are dissatisfied with the Church of England and join the Roman Catholic Church.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 4th December 1852
Informs Coleridge of his illness and expresses that he is anxious to see him and gain advice on colonial church affairs. Reports on Mr. Gladstone's withdrawal of his Colonial Church Bill. Outlines the principles which must guide his actions whilst in England.States intention of appearing before the S. P. G.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 10th December 1852
Informs Coleridge of his illness. Reports on his engagements including meetings with the Bishop of Oxford, the Archbishop, Bishop of London and Mr. Gladstone.
Sir W.W. Burton to Edward Coleridge, 26th July 1843
Reports on the Bishop's residence and disagrees with the changes Broughton has made regarding the establishment of the College.
J. William Jones to Edward Coleridge, 26th October 1844
Account of the church and ecclesiastical matters in general in the colony including government support from Legislative Council to the Church of England. Reports on new sect called the Australian New Methodists, the fact that the Church of England is not acknowledged as being higher than the other churches in the Colony and the issue of General Education.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 26th July 1836
Requests assistance in the erection of two churches in Sydney. Desires to obtain an order from the Home Government to secure the Church of England's possession of the King's School at Parramatta. Expresses a wish to maintain the parochial schools according to the English National System and is opposed to the proposed introduction of the Irish System. Wishes to obtain the services of more clergymen in the colony and also asks for donations for the payment of clergy. James Macarthur is travelling to England to present a petition to the Houses of Parliament requesting that measures be taken for the good government of the colony.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 3rd April 1840
Reports on the arrival of more books for the Theological Library. Expresses concern over the maintenance of the Church of England in Australia in the future. Reports on the Romanists in the colony and the need to strengthen the Church of England.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 11th July 1842
Reports on the arrival of the Bishop of New Zealand in Auckland. Discusses the possibility of establishing a college for clergymen under his own supervision to supply the growing needs of the Diocese. Discusses Dr. Pusey's letter to Dr. Jelf on the 90th Tract and the existence of purgatory and the sacrament of the Mass. Outlines the financial position of the church in Australia and reports on the Roman Catholics in the colony. ENCLOSURE: EXTRACT FROM SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Reports on affairs in New Zealand including the arrival of the Bishop of New Zealand (G.A. Selwyn).