W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 9th July 1844
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Reports on progress of writing letters to donors in England thanking them for their support of the Church in Australia.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 9th July 1844
Reports on progress of writing letters to donors in England thanking them for their support of the Church in Australia.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 4th October 1844
The issue of General Education is to go before the Legislative Council. Reports on the political news of New Zealand.
Reports on death of Sir James Dowling, Chief Justice ofthe Supreme Court, and the need to find a suitable replacement. Again, mentions the Bishopric of South Australia in relation to Coleridge.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 21st January 1845
Reports on his. travels and the proposed sub-division of Diocese and lists the proposed titles and positions which he wishes to establish stating suggested incomes and means by which plan may be implemented. Lists names of clergy he recommends to fulfill the new positions and states proposals for his own position and Diocese. States that division of funds is to be provided by Parliament out of Colonial Revenues for the support of public worship.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 3rd July 1846
Outlines the continued church building programme and the need for more clergymen and money. Ordination of Mr.Agnew and Mr. Allwood's unwillingness to accept office of Archdeacon
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 9th January 1847
Expresses concern over squatters' opposition to Sir George Gipps and mentions Wentworth, Lowe, Windeyer, Macleay and Nicholson as being the main adversaries. Examines the squatters' feelings towards religion and expresses concern that Capt. Trevelyan, who was a pupil of Coleridge and is a free settler, may be influenced by these men. Gives an appraisal of Dr. Hook's principles regarding education. Outlines financial matters of the Church.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 6th March 1847
Again expresses concern that Capt. Trevelyan is associating with people who do not hold any religious beliefs. Reports on the partitioning of the Diocese and the affairs of St. James College. Examines the economic and social conditions of England, Coleridge's dissatisfaction with some Bishops, and the St. Asaph affair. Reports on the progress of the building of the Cathedral and the new St. Philips Church.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 21st May 1849
Again reports on matters concerning the threatened suit against him by the Bank of Australia. Reports on financial affairs of the church.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 1st February 1851
Expresses grief and loneliness he is experiencing since the death of his wife. Gives an account of the situation regarding money and clergymen including the sickness of many of the clergy.Reports on the proceedings of the Episcopal Conference. Writes that he is anxious to begin his journey around the Diocese and reports on the amount of money raised for the New Caledonian Mission and on the affairs of the college.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 25th January 1853
Reports on the convention of Colonial Bishops and news from the Bishop of New Zealand. Informs Coleridge of his engagements including his meeting with Sir John Patterson and his claim to a seat in Convocation.
W. Canteray to Edward Coleridge, 25th August 1843
Expresses support for Broughton's action outlined in letter 1/22.