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W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 7-8th September 1845

Informs Coleridge that he and his clergymen intend to send a joint address to the Archbishop expressing their thankfulness for the establishment of St. Augustine's College. Refers to Coleridge's account on the state of church affairs in England. Examines the case of Papal Supremacy from a historical perspective.

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, 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, 26th October 1847

Reports on Church affairs in Australia including the consecrations of new Bishops for Australia in England and their expected arrival in the colony. Indicates that the Bishop of Tasmania is contemplating resigning from the Bishopric. Examines the system of religious liberty and equality in Australia.Expresses his opinion on the S.P.G.'s resolution to withhold assistance for the building of churches and to devote it exclusively to the maintenance of clergymen.

W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 5th January 1848

Indicates his intention to journey to District of Illawarra. Reports on financial affairs of the College and its operation. Offers an explanation of a newspaper report in which he was misquoted as having spoken unfavourably of lawyers. Reports on his relationship with Mr.Harry Hutcherson. Expresses his purpose to summon a meeting of the Colonial Bishops. Reports on a "painful case" in which he was forced to act "severely" and is sending a paper of its proceedings to Coleridge in order to seek his advice.

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