W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 11th December 1843
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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 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, 22nd December 1843
Writes of his movements throughout the Diocese. Reports on discussion with Archbishop Marriott. Expresses concern over sickness of his wife.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 3rd January 1844
Reports on financial matters including government funding for the maintenance of religious establishments and its division among the different denominations. Describes letter he received from the Archbishop regarding matters relating to Anglicanism in Australia such as the Protest, Tractarian Theory and the establishment of an additional Bishopric in Australia.Gives his views on the establishment of the Bishopric in Jerusalem and expresses opinion that there should be a Bishop in Rome. Appraisal of Dr.Pusey's sermon.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 9th March 1844
Reports on conflict between himself and the Roman Catholic Church regarding jurisdiction. Gives an account of the visit of the Bishop of Tasmania.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 2nd April 1844
Informs Coleridge that he has appointed him as his commissary. Reports that by an Act of Parliament the Government has divided revenue for Public Worship among the four denominations. Proposed to divide a section of Diocese into six deaneries.Intended marriage of Mary Phoebe to Mr. Boydell.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 19th October 1837
Expresses delight that the number of English subscribers has grown and discusses intention to invest the bulk of the money gained from subscriptions into property and stock. Outlines proposal for expenditure of funds and reports on the erection of the church in Sydney. Discusses the provision of residences for the clergy and his own problem of accommodation. Outlines objective of acquiring more books for the theological library for use by the clergy. The lack of clergymen in the colony is outlined and the need for an institution for the training of clergymen for work in the colonies is expressed. No encouragement for such an institution was received from the Bishop of London. Expresses dismay that other Christian denominations find means of, engaging capable clergymen and states the necessary qualifications of clergymen to be brought out from England. Expresses strong missionary need of the Church of England throughout the Empire.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 4th May 1844
Expresses his opinion on the publication called "The British Critic".Reports on dissent among members of The Church of England in Australia.Sending Coleridge a copy of The Sydney Herald which contains a report on the charge, copies of which will be sent to Coleridge.Writes of a disposition among the clergy for him to undertake a trip to England on behalf of the Australian Church. Reports on newspaper article on the death of Whytehead.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 18th May 1844
Clergy have agreed that he should proceed to England for the benefit of the Church in Australia.The political state of the colony is outlined and he expresses his opinion and involvement in it.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 24th June 1844
Expresses need for the sub-division of the Diocese and is sending copies of his charge to the clergy to Coleridge and others in England.
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.