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Clergymen
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30 records and collections
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A Path is Set
A history of Catholicism in Victoria from the arrival of the first priest, Father P.B. Geoghegan, in 1839 until 1862 under Bishop James Alipius Goold. Includes index and some photos.
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Archbishop Freier appointed Primate of Anglican Church
Newspaper clipping about Archbishop Freier and his appointment as primate of the Anglican Church
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Archbishops
File of miscellaneous items about Melbourne's archbishops.
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Bishopscourt Melbourne - Official Residence and Family Home
A social history of Bishopscourt Melbourne. It starts with the arrival of Bishop Perry and his choosing of the site for Melbourne's episcopal residence and works through the trials and tribulations that he and his wife experienced in the establishment of a house and a tradition t...
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Brief History of Rivers Beechcroft Dickinson
Brief biography of Rivers Beechcroft Dickinson, clergyman, who was curate at St. Peter's, Eastern Hill from 1855 and who performed the marriage of W.A.C. a'Beckett and Emma Mills, whose elopement caused a minor scandal.
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Charles Perry Bishop of Melbourne
Biography of Melbourne's first bishop. Illustrations. Index.
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David Penman: Bridge-builder, Peacemaker, Fighter for Social Justice
Biography of David Penman, Archbishop of Melbourne.
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Dr Adam Cairns
A paper on the life and work of Dr Adam Cairns (1802-1881), clergyman and theologian, and founding father of the Presbyterian Church in Melbourne. He established Chalmers Church, its first place of worship, on Eastern Hill. After his death Cairns Memorial Church in Powlett Street...
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Footprints. Vol 37, No 1. June 2022
This edition of Footprints celebrates the 175th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Diocese of Melbourne and the Appointment of the first bishop, James Alipius Good OSA, 1847. 2 copies.
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Frank Woods: Archbishop of Melbourne 1957-77
Biography of Frank Woods, Archbishop of Melbourne 1957-77.
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Holy Trinity
Annual Reports 2000+; East Melbourne Group Newsletter with article introducing new vicar, Canon John Stewart in 2001.
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Holy Trinity history
A collection of copies of photos and documents pertaining to the history of Holy Trinity Church. Includes typescript copy of 'The Story of the Century 1864-1964'; information about the building and its contents including memorials; past incumbents; some births, deaths and marriag...
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Iconic authors
A newspaper article about the St. Peter's Eastern Hill Icon School and its members. Photo. 1 January 2006.
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Interview with Archbishop Freier
Interview with Archbishop Freier. Barney Zwartz chats with the Archbishop over lunch at Charcoal Lane.
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Lift Up Your Hearts: The Story of St. Patrick's Cathedral
The history of the building of St. Patrick's Cathedral, East Melbourne. Black and white photos.
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Melbourne's First Catholic Bishop James Alipius Goold Pioneer Bishop and Pastor: The Man and his Vision 1848-1886
Catalogue prepared for exhibition held in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the arrival in Melbourne of Bishop Goold. Includes biographical essay by Frances O'Kane Hale.
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On Board with the Bishop
An account of Charles Perry's voyage to Port Phillip on 'The Stag'. Charles Perry, first bishop of Melbourne, arrived in Melbourne in 1847, with his wife, Frances, and 80 other passengers including a number of clergymen hand-picked to assist him in his ministry. Author Tim Gateho...
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Open House at Bishopscourt
Newspaper clippings about Melbourne's Open House scheme for 2011. Bishopscourt was part of the program.
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Power House or White Elephant
A review of the book, Bishopscourt Melbourne - Official Residence and Family Home by Elizabeth Rushen (Mosaic Press 2013). The author of the review is David Woods, the son of Sir Frank Woods KBE, Archbishop of Melbourne 1957-77. Published in The Melbourne Anglican, February 2014,...
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Presbyterian Leaders
Photocopy of Chapter Four from book entitled Presbyterian Leaders in Nineteenth Century Australia by Rowland S. Ward, Melbourne, 1993. The chapter is called 'Adam Cairns (1802-81): Evangelical Leader'. A biography covering his early years in Scotland, mig.
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Rev C L Crossley
Newspaper articles from a page in a scrap book. In the main article Rev C L Crossley, incumbent at Holy Trinity, East Melbourne, gives his views on Christ's second coming.
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Rev. Gilder declines
A letter from Rev. Gilder declining the invitation to attend the wedding reception of Joan and Ron Dixon. It is enclosed in a card from Joan Dixon. The story behind the letter is explained by Elizabeth Cam and accompanies it.
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Robert Outhwaite: His Diary and the Painting of the Stag
Robert Outhwaite was a passenger on the Stag, the same ship which in 1847 brought to Melbourne its first bishop, Charles Perry, and his wife, Frances. Frances Perry wrote about the voyage in her journals, in his diary Outhwaite gives another view. In 2017 a painting of the Stag w...
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St. John the Evangelist Church East Melbourne. Memories of Yesteryear: May 1 Reunion 1994
A booklet compiled for the 1994 reunion of past and present members of the St John's Parish, East Melbourne. It contains some extracts from the 1979 reunion booklet; reprints of previously published material; and some original stories and memoirs. The pieces cover personalities,...