W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 24th April 1846
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Informs Coleridge that he is travelling to Parramatta to officiate at the funeral of Robert Campbell who was a friend of Judge Burton.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 24th April 1846
Informs Coleridge that he is travelling to Parramatta to officiate at the funeral of Robert Campbell who was a friend of Judge Burton.
W.G. Broughton to Edward Coleridge, 3rd July 1846
Outlines the continued church building programme and the need for more clergymen and money. Ordination of Mr.Agnew and Mr. Allwood's unwillingness to accept office of Archdeacon
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, 4th September 1846
Reports on the fund for Cathedral and on affairs of the College. Departure of Sir George and Lady Gipps for England.
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, 15th October 1846
States objective of finding a suitable permanent residence for himself and his family.
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, 6th March 1847
Again expresses concern that Capt. Trevelyan is associating with people who do not hold any religious beliefs. Reports on the partitioning of the Diocese and the affairs of St. James College. Examines the economic and social conditions of England, Coleridge's dissatisfaction with some Bishops, and the St. Asaph affair. Reports on the progress of the building of the Cathedral and the new St. Philips Church.
J. William Jones to Edward Coleridge, 8th May 1847
Reports on the work of the Cathedral, the Cathedral Committee, the funds needed for the building of parish churches and the formal opening of St. James College of which Allwood is now the principal.
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.