W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 8th January 1846
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Examines why he thinks that the Bishopric of Calcutta should not be offered to him.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 8th January 1846
Examines why he thinks that the Bishopric of Calcutta should not be offered to him.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 10th December 1845
Reports on visitation to Northern District of Diocese. Expresses opinions on Coleridge's account of Mr. Newman's beliefs regarding the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church. Examines political and church affairs in England and reports on, political affairs in New Zealand.
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, 1st July 1845
Reports on subdivision of the Diocese and expresses wish that there will be a Bishop to supervise each Diocese. Puts forth financial proposal regarding the incomes of the Bishop of Melbourne and the Archdeacon of Morpeth and his own. Reports on general matters relating to the establishment of the dioceses and the appointment of Bishops. Comments on Rev. Chapman and his recent appointment as Bishop of Ceylon and political and church matters in England.
J. William Jones to Edward Coleridge, 22nd April 1845
Report on colonial affairs including disturbances in Tasmania when Rev. Dr. Willson, head of the Roman Catholic Church in Tasmania, assumed the title of Bishop of Hobart Town and thus infringed upon the rights of the Bishop of Tasmania. Reports on the Diocese of Australia including near completion of the building of Christ Church, the completion of two school houses and the establishment of a Church of England Lay Association.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 9th April 1845
Informing Coleridge of matters regarding church affairs in the colony including the offer of employment to Mr. Formby. Reports on matters relating to the Bishop of Tasmania.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 1st April 1845
Reports on progress of Bishop of New Zealand and his relations with the natives. Suggests that a portion of his own emolument may be used to establish additional Bishoprics in the colony and has brought the matter before Governor Gipps. Outlines the reasons for establishing additional Bishoprics. Gives an account of church matters in his diocese including Mr. Moore's will. Appraisal of Aurillon's Guide for Lent which he has been reading on his journey throughout the Diocese.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 21st January 1845
Reports on his. travels and the proposed sub-division of Diocese and lists the proposed titles and positions which he wishes to establish stating suggested incomes and means by which plan may be implemented. Lists names of clergy he recommends to fulfill the new positions and states proposals for his own position and Diocese. States that division of funds is to be provided by Parliament out of Colonial Revenues for the support of public worship.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 4th January 1845
Reports on the progress of plans for Theological College in Sydney and gives news of the Bishop of Tasmania.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 28th December 1844
Expresses joy at hearing of the purchase of land next to King's School Canterbury for a Missionary College. Informs Coleridge of his plan for a small college for the education of clergymen.