Papers of William John Edwards. 1898-2003.

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Papers of William John Edwards. 1898-2003.

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The collection comprises papers relating to the life and career of William John Edwards. The bulk of the papers relate to his work as a Minister of the Church of England and include papers from his appointments as Rector of St Augustine's, Bulli and Rector of St James Church, Sydney; a large group of sermons spanning forty years; subject files and cuttings on issues of religion and Forms of Service for both specific religious services and for special commemorative services. A smaller group of papers relate to his World War I service; his time as Headmaster of Canberra Grammar School; his appointment as Chief of the UNICEF Mission to Greece, Italy and Malta and a visit to the United States of America as a delegate to the 9th International Conference of the Institute of Pacific Relations.

3.22 m. (19 boxes + 1 folio box) + 1 elephant folio.

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Edwards, W. J. (William John), 1891-1967.

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Edwards was a teacher and a Minister in the Church of England. His ministerial appointments were as Recotor of St Augustine's, Bulli (1923-26) and Rector of St James Church, Sydney (1956-62). He was appointed as first Headmaster of Canberra Grammar School on its opening in 1929, which position he held for 17 years. In 1947 he was appointed as Chief of the UNICEF Mission to Greece, Italy and Malta where he remained until 1952. From the description of Papers of William John Edwards. 18...

St. James' Church (Sydney, N.S.W.)

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St. Augustine's Church of England (Bulli, N.S.W.)

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UNICEF.

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Church of England

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According to the Canons of 1604, XLIX-LII, of the Church of England, only those persons whose faith and learning are known to their bishop are licensed to preach. Such is the case because the Anglican bishop has pastoral charge of his entire diocese, and the ministers of that diocese, and the ministers of that diocese are considered to be his assistants. From the description of Church of England licensing document, 1886. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122406060 The major mis...

Canberra Grammar School

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