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Royal proclamation encouraging church-going, and stating the illegality of profane swearing, lewdness, gaming on Sundays, selling or consuming alcohol, chocolate or coffee on Sundays. Instructs ministers to read this proclamation to their congregations at least four times a year.

Printed pamphlet outlining the plan to build a new Parsonage for St Andrew's Cathedral, and inviting donations or investments, with two options: without interest or at 6%, non transferable; or at 7%, transferable. Authorised by Alexander Gordon, Chairman of the St Andrew's Cathedral Building Fund Committee.

Addresses the secession of two clergymen to the Roman Catholic Church, one of whom was W.H. Walsh, Rector of Christ Church, St Laurence. Includes the text of letters to the Sydney Morning Herald from both Walsh and Broughton. This copy is addressed by hand from Broughton to W.M. Cowper at Stroud.

Circular letter instructing clergy to read out a statement declaring that the Bishop of Rome has no right to set up a diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Australia, and that the Church of England does not recognise any authority of the Bishop of Rome (the Pope).

Manuscript circular cover letter, accompanying copies of an authorised form of prayer (nor present). Addressed to W.M Cowper, Port Stephens.

Cover letter from Broughton to the Archbishop of Canterbury, John Bird Sumner, on the question of the Roman Catholic Church's jurisdiction. Text of meeting minute 12th March 1851, Sydney Diocesan Committee for the Societies for Promoting Christian Knowledge and the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts, expressing opposition to the Roman Catholic Church dividing England into ecclesiastical sees. Reinstates Broughton's assertion that the Bishop of Rome has no authority in the Diocese of Australia.

Printed circular to all clergy, advising them of Bishop Broughton's intention to hold a visitation, at St James' Church Sydney, on the 9th June 1841, and requesting all Priests and Deacons to attend. Signed by William Cowper, Commissary, and Deputy Registrar [...] James.

Statement on the duties of Rural Deans, and the objects of the Ruridecanal Chapter.

Circular letter encouraging financial donations to the Cathedral.

1. Appeal on behalf of the Diocese of Sydney – F. Barker – 1862
2. Printed circular relating to Roman Catholic Church – W.G. Broughton – 25th March 1843
3. Printed circular relating to Rev W.H. Walsh and secession to the Roman Catholic Church – W.G. Broughton – 1848
4. Printed circular relating to the SPG and SPCK – W.G. Broughton – 17th March 1851
5. Printed circular relating to the completion of St Andrew’s Cathedral – Thomas O’Reilly
6. Cathedral Deanery Building Fund pamphlet – 1871
7. Printed notice of upcoming visitation of W.G. Broughton on 9th June 1841 – printed 6th May 1841 – signed by William Cowper
8. Manuscript circular relating to an approved form of prayer – W.G. Broughton - 15th July 1836
9. Printed proclamation for the encouragement of piety and virtue and for the preventing and punishing of vice, profaneness and immorality – Victoria R – 21st June 1837
10. Printed memorandum on Rural Deans
11. Proposed plan for completing St Andrew’s Cathedral 1856