W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 10th December 1852
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Informs Coleridge of his illness. Reports on his engagements including meetings with the Bishop of Oxford, the Archbishop, Bishop of London and Mr. Gladstone.
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.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 10th July 1844
Critic of Mr. Palmer's narrative and report on matters relating to Broughton's charge to the clergy. Account of Dr. Pusey's attitude towards the Roman Catholics. Reports on further separation of the Diocese and the proposed division of the Diocese. Gives an account of the income of colonial Bishops.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 10th July 1850
Reports on an article in the Colonial Paper on the question proposed by Mr. Gladstone and Lord Russell's reply regarding the insertion of a clause in the Australia Bill giving the Church of England self-government in the conduct of its affairs in the colonies. Expresses the need for the growth of the church in the colony and concern over the "intolerable (spiritual) wants of this most unmanageable country". Reports on his personal financial situation and needs and the possibility of donating part of his income to the church.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 11th December 1843
Describes meeting with Sir John and Lady Franklin and mentions Sir John's polar expeditions. Expresses a wish to visit the new settlement of Hong Kong.
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).
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 11th September 1844
Gives an account of local politics regarding the issue of General Education and gathering a petition against the issue and sending Coleridge newspaper reports concerning General Education.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 12th June 1846
Reports on the seminary for students of Divinity including outline of the lectures given to the students. States plans regarding Mr. Agnew's appointments and examines his character. Reports on the development of the Collegiate Institution. Expresses his opinion regarding church affairs in England and examines Mr. Newman's hook on his dissatisfaction with and separation from the Church of England.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 12th October 1846
Expresses his opinion regarding Coleridge's news concerning the foundation of the two Bishoprics by one person. Reports on the college lectures. Reports on the partitioning of the Diocese, the boundaries of the Sees and examines the possibility of him becoming a metropolitan bishop. Writes concerning Allwood's refusal to accept the Archdeaconry of Morpeth and Allwood's desire to devote himself to the work of the college. Reports on the provision for the maintenance of the college. Examines Mr. Newman's "defection" to the Roman Catholic Church.
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, 13th September, 1839
Reports on receiving donations from Coleridge. Sending newspaper clippings to Coleridge which contain a report on a meeting held in the Roman Catholic Chapel in which the resolution was passed requesting the Marquess of Normandy to remove the Protestant Bishop from his seat on the Executive and Legislative Councils. Expresses the opinion that the Roman Catholic's oath of supremacy should be abolished. Considering retiring from the Legislative Council.