CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19889, 19 May 1936, Page 7

CHURCH IN AUSTRALIA.

BIBHOP BROUGHTON CENTENARY. TO BEGIN ON MAY 24. MANY DISTINGUISHED VISITORS. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright SYDNEY, May 18. To take part In the 'Bishop Broughton centenary celebrations, Archbishop Averill, of New Zealand, arrived by the Monterey. There are many distinguished visitors to Sydney for the celebrations, which mark the centenary of the consecration of Bishop Broughton, the first Anglican bishop in Australia. The visitors include Dr. Charles F. D’Arcy, Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland; Dr. Fosswestcott, Bishop of Calcutta; Dr. Y. P. Matsui, Bishop of Toklo; Dr. G. Graham Brown, Bishop of Jerusalem; the Rt. Rev. W. G. Hilliard, Bishop of Nelson, the Rt. Rev. F. A. Bennett, Bishop Suffragan of Aotea-roa; Professor J. R. Elder, of Otago University; Dr. 11. F. Le Fanu, Archbishop of Perth and Primate of Australia, and a large gathering of archbishops and bishops from all parts of Australia. The celebrations will begin on May 24 with special services in all Anglican ohurches, and will conclude on Sunday, June 7, with thanksgiving services.

The official programme includes a church congress, a missionary exhibition, pilgrimages to the Broughton churches, a demonstration by Sunday school children at the Sydney Showground, historical and diocesan festivals, and a commemorative service at St. James’ Church, Sydney, marking the anniversary of the installation of 'Bishop Broughton on June 5, 1836.