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Items relating to church activities, compiled by Robyn Morrice

'Moore Theological College Council Incorporated under Act of Parliament and constituted by the Moore Theological College Ordinance 1984.'

Expresses delight over birth of boy to Sarah. Expresses his opinion on Broughton's decision to relinquish his appointment as Curate at Bentley. Informs Broughton of people's reactions to the book which he wrote.

Informs Boydell of personal news regarding friends and family.

Expresses sorrow to hear of her illness.Gives an account of personal matters including his engagements. Reports on the proposed system of education to be adopted in Sydney and William's [Bishop Broughton] opposition to it.

Recalls Jones' decision to travel to Australia in the hope of improving his health. His family were initially concerned at his decision but were eventually reconciled to the move. Outlines the clothing and equipment desirable on the journey and describes the ship's cabins etc. Describes his first visit to 'The Harbinger', to make arrangements for the journey and to meet the Captain, the departure from England, and his decision to keep a diary of the voyage. Gives an account of shipboard lifestyle and activities; the livestock on board, the 'watches', meals, passengers, seasickness, seasickness cures, 'tacking' the ship. Regular mention of 'The Young Widow' or 'The Medical Lady'. This young woman was later to become his wife. Jones notes his first meeting with her, at the Captain's table (Sunday, 29.May 1887) . Prayer meetings were being conducted on board and Services on Sundays. Also theological discussions. Sunday, 12.June 1887 gives an account of the ship's journey past the island of Madeira. Portuguese Men-Of-War and Flying Fish were sighted in the sea. Entries from Monday, 13 June 1887 to Thursday 16 June 1887 inclusive constitute Jones' attempt to provide a "record in detail of all that goes on [aboard ship]... .Sufficient to give an idea of how time was spent". This includes a description of the controversy which arose when the Steward discovered that a sailor had been stealing sardines. The ship came in sight of the Canary Islands 16 June 1887. This is the final entry of the journal.

Congratulates Jones on having obtained first class honours in his degree at Oxford

Written in Latin. Certificates from Oxford to the effect that N. Jones had successfully completed studies in various subjects, in various terms.

Jones outlines his scheme for securing a house and land where he might house and train candidates for orders and mission work.

The men's dormitories and quadrangle before the 1906 addition of a top storey. John Stuart, Milson's Point, Sydney.