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, 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.
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, 29th July 1844
Reports on the illness of Chief Justice Sir James Dowling and the need to look for successor in case he retires and states the necessary qualifications and stipend.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 2nd August 1844
Gives an account of trouble in New Zealand between the Maoris and the whites.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 15th August 1844
Expresses his opinion on government by Executive Council in Australia.Reports that General Education issue is before a Select Committee. Critic of Bampton lectures.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 17th August 1844
Mentions progress of construction of Cathedral, financial concerns of the Church and letters of thanks written to donors. Also includes report on the threat of General Education and states intention of sending minutes of evidence which Broughton brought before the committee regarding General Education.