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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, 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, 3rd October 1846

Report on building progress of Cathedral and acknowledgment of receipt of donations. Has rented house and grounds for College of Divinity, Broughton is the principal and Allwood is the resident tutor. Account of conflict concerning the status of colonial clergymen and the Bishop's power to revoke their licences. Gives report on new Governor.

W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 18th August 1846

Reports on the Bishop of Tasmania and the problems he is having and his mission to England. Gives an account of the sub-division of the Diocese and expresses his opinion regarding the institution of a metropolitan jurisdiction and the change in his title to the Bishop of Sydney. Outlines requirements and recommendations for the selection of suitable men for appointment to new Bishoprics. Reports on recommendations he made to the Archbishop regarding suitable clergymen for episcopal appointments. Reports on the establishment of College of Divinity and outlines plans for Cathedral in Sydney.

W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 30th January 1846

Examines financial matters concerning subscription to St. Augustine's College. Reports on the training,which he has undertaken, of some men for the ecclesiastical order. Expresses concern over the scarcity of clergymen which has prevented the opening of several churches and the holding of regular services. Is sending Coleridge S.P.G. journal of proceedings for 1845 and briefly describes what it relates to. Expresses opinion on Coleridge's report on matters in England including Mr. Watson's misgivings about St. Augustine's College and Mr. Newman's secession from the Church of England. Expresses his opinion of Mr. Walker of Parramatta and his account of the situation in the colony. Reports on the Bishop of New Zealand.

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