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8Th February 1973 The Devil—fact or fable? The Australian 15 cents A columnist for the Mel- originate in Chi isrs citing of the exist," Rev A. Rebeschini added bourne Herald asked a Devil in the scriptures. "But drily, "then Christ must have today," Dr Thomas added, been talking to Himself." - number of Melbourne theo- "there would be a much broader People stopped in Collins Rev Allan W. M. Lewis, in charge of Rev Guy A. Harrison, chaplain of the logians and then a number interpretation of what He sig- Street expressed a wide variety Kingston-Robe Mission (The Murray) junior section of Canberra Grammar nified by this." of views but two of the five re. since 1968, has been appointed in charge School and assistant master since 1963, ofpeople in the city streets of St Jude's. Port Elliott. retired from early December. whether they thought the The question of the Devil's ported took their stand firmly ha Rev Ian B. Measured. rector of St An- Rev Charles C. Reddock, curate of existence arose because of the the Bible. A female shop assist. drew's, Mann= (The Murray) since Newtownards (dio. of Down) since 1969. Devil was fact or fable. The current writings of the radical ant put it plainly: 1967, has been appointed rector of St has been appointed rector of Beaconsfield Awnestine's. Victor Harbour. and Exeter (Tasmania). results were interesting. teaching of Roman Catholic "Who else did Christ grapple Church Record Registered for posting as Rev Philip T.B. ("Tubby") Clayton, Rev Mervyn R. Stanton, rector of AS priest and professor, Herbert with and overcome but the All the Protestant theologians No 1530 First Published 1880 a newspaper—Category A Fcbntary 8, 1973 founder of the Toe H movement and its 'Saints'. Hobart (Tasmania) has been Haag, at Tubingen University. Devil? It is in the Bible. Either chief padre, died London on December appointed rector of St George's, Manic shifted their ground away from 15. He was born at Bundaberg. Queens- from early February. the supreme authority of the So the columnist sought first the you believe in the Bible or you land. in 1885. Re, Douglas A. S. Brown, !adorn, 60, in charge of scriptures and the plain words of views of Archbishop Knox of don`t. I do." Right Rev George E. Re St Adbeee's. Woden Valley (Cub-Geniis) Bishop of Guildford since 1961, has been has been elected director of the Society Christ and claimed the right to Melbourne. appointed Bishop of Salisbury in succes- of the Sacred Mission in Australia. He interpret our Lord's words sion to the late De J. E. Pima. stays in his present parish. "The Catholic Church believes Rev WIWant B. Newton, in charge of according to twentieth century that the Devil exists," said the Lurnea since 1970 (Sydney) and who had The following men were ordained priest in St George's Cathedral, Perth on thought forms. Rev Aldo Rebeschini, secretary Pentecostals accepted nomination to St Hilda's Ka- Wombs, has withdrawn his acceptance November 29: Revs Robin Burnand, Among the Protestant theo- New spirit Gordon Cox and Peter Harrison. to the Roman Catholic Arch- and has been appointed rector of Cleve logians, Rev Dr Max Thomas, (Wil!ochre) where he begitns dot) on The following were made deacons in bishop of Melbourne, Dr Knox. January 28. All Saints'. Canberra by the Bishop of spoken of in the article as dioce- "The belief is based on the Rev Gnome H. Thomas, rector of Canberra and Goulburn on November 30: san theologian of the diocese of Scriptures and expressed in the at School Cleve (WIllochra) since 1967. has been Messrs David Hill (to St Paul's. Menu- Cliff Richard's inducted as rector of St Augustine's. kai. Robert LInbeck (St John's, Reid) and Melbourne, is reported to have words of Christ. hailed by Streaky Ray. Robert James (St Paul's, Wagga). said that the Anglican Church curate of "Our Lord was tempted by the Rev Robert D. Holland, Rev Frederick Wandmaker, vicar of Christ Church Cathedral, Darwin (North- "has no official dogma which de- Devil. He spoke often of the Omeo (Gippsland) since 1969, has been ern Territory) has been appointed rector appointed assistant state secretary of the mands belief in the Devil." Devil and the 'Prince of Dark- of Theology id Manning (Perth). Rev P. L. Harrison, on loan from the ABM in NSW. What grounds exist for belief ness.' If the Devil does not. diocese of NW Australia, has been Bp Hawkey Four Pentecostalists will ..PPointed curate of Christ Church Cath- edral, Darwin. engage in dialogue with the Rev Noel De'bridge, rector of St Speaking in Brisbane last Luke's, Mona. (Sydney) since 1963, hat gospel concerts leading speakers at this year's month, Bishop Eric Hawkey been appointed Director of Christian School of Theology for Syd- Education, Melbourne. WA Govt committee of Carpentaria in Queens- Rev Canon Gilbert A. Hook, rector of ney clergy to be held at St Jude's, Bowral (Sydney) since 1966, land's far north, was enthusi- will retire on May 31. Moore College 26th to 28th Rev Throe Cuthbertson, master at astic about the new spirit of Star to sing the gospel been ' Barker College (Sydney) has co-operation between February. appointed curate in charge of Holy Trin- on schools religion de- ity. Peakhurst. nominations in his remote The theme will be "The work Rev Laurence A. Pullen, a missionary of the Holy Spirit and the with CMS in India since 1945, has been A West Australian Gov- mended to the inquiry are. system and its ability to fulfil an area. appointed rector of St Cuthbert's, South f-om Perth to Brisbane Church of England" and most • To examine and make recom- adequate program of religious Kogarah (Sydney). ernment-appointed commit- Sine November, the Presby. participants will live at the Col- Rev Alexander I. Richards, rector of St mendations as to the best meth- education. tee to investigate whether terian', Australian Inaland Mis- English and international pop star Cliff Richard will lege for the three days. Bishop Cuthbert's South Kogarah (Sydney) since od of making religious education • To examine the respective 1965, has announced his retirement. sion ork and the Anglicans' John Reid will be chairman of Rev William R. Brown, 81, a former general religion should be a effective in the Government roles of special religious instruct- sing, and the Rev David McInnes, Precentor of Birmingham BCA missioner and rector of six parishes school system — both primary Carpentaria Aerial Mission have the School and Bishop Donald 7 core subject for the Achieve- ion and general religious educa- Cathedral, will preach, at the Anglican Good Friday Service in Sydney diocese, died on December and secondary — but with been amalgamated. Robinson will take a series of ast. ment Certificate held its tion and to recommend how in Hyde Park, Sydney, on April 20. The Archbishop of Syd- Deaconess Billie Anderson, 74, or- special reference to secondary. these roles can best be fulfilled. At Karrumba on the Gulf, Bible studies. dained in 1954 and for many years before first meeting in Perth on ney will lead the service. that active at St Clements.Marrickvilleloot, • To examine and evaluate sim- Dr Mossenson, who is chair- Anglicans, Roman Catholics and Sessions and those taking part December 18. ilar studies which have been Methodists are talking about are: (Sydney) died on December 10 man of the committee of inquiry, Both visitors will be on a gos- Festival of Light and was a Peter F. Jensen, curate of St Barn. The five-man committee of in- made in other States. establishing a shared church. The Charismatic Movement abas', Broadway (Sydney) since 1970, has said the problem of religious pel concert tour of Australia, for member during 1972 of the • To study whether general re- been appointed a lecturer at Moore Col- quiry into Christian education in teaching was not unique to WA. Co-operation has been put on which counsellors are being pre- famous Longford Commission on and the Use of the Bible — Rev. schools follows discussions ligion should be made a core Dr Mossenson believes a P. F. Jensen; Baptism in the Alf Colebrook, formerly manager an organised level between the pared. Pornography. He has also helped l% betwjen the Director-General of subject for some years — at Spirit — Rev. P. Barnett, Rev A. of the Scripture Union bookshop, Syd- strong case is emerging for the Anglican and Presbyterian mis- to inaugurate the Arts Centre ney, has been appointed office manager of Education, Mr H. W. Dettman, least in the Achievement Certifi- Cliff Richard has been in the Langstaff; Gifts of the Spirit — use of regular teachers if relig- sionaries working in aboriginal Group near London — an at- the Diocesan Information and Public Re- the Anglican Archbishop of cate. pop scene spotlight for over 12 lations Department. ious education is to be effective communities on Cape York tempt to bring together the two Rev J. Chapman; Prophecy— Rev Tone Melton. curate at Applecross • To research the seminar in schools. years, first with The Shadows Perth, Most Rev Geoffrey Sam- Peninsula. worlds of entertainment and Bib- Rev D. Foord, Mr P. Collins. (Perth) since 1911, has been inducted as bell and the Roman Catholic and then The Settlers as a back- Tongues — Rev B. Smith, Mr H. rector of All Bony s. lical Christianity. His BBC] tele- R. Banyan, Vice-Warden of Archbishop of Perth, Most Rev ing group. Carter; Healing — Dr D. Tre- Rev John vision series drew huge audiences St John's College, Morpeth (Newcastle) Launcelot Goody.
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