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8Th March 1973 1 .5 isIV 51 Should life be left to The Australian 15 cents indifference or chance? Rev 'Timothy Dudley-Smith, Secretary Harding (St Matthew's, Manly), Michael of the Church Pastoral Aid Society (Lon- Rots (S) John's, Parramatte). John don), has been appointed Archdeacon of Paterson (Christ church. Glades- A strong warning against mane than allowing great pain to respected would very easily 1,, vine). Ian Pennleook (St Luke's, Dnpto). ignored. Norwich. the dangers inherent in continue or maintaining the The Bishop of Exeter, Right Res R. C. James Thomson (St Alban's. Frenchs existence of someone who had "The second conviction which Mortimer, will resign from October I and Forest), John Webb (St Peter's, Glen- brook), and three men for other dimes; euthanasia was given by the the Christian puts alongside his Church RecordRegistered for posting as the Bishop of Truro, Right Rev J. M. no capacity left to communicate Messrs Anthony Doran, Graham Farley No. 1532 First published 1880 March 8, 1973 Key will retire on July 31. conviction about death and es a newspaper—Category A and Kern, Medway. Bishop of Derby the Right with others. Canon Norman K. Palmer, a Melane- resurrection which follows it is Rev Stephen Freshwater, has been Rev Cyril W. J. Bowles in "But," says the Bishop, "the sian, at present rector of the cathedral at that human life in society mist Honiara. has been appointed Dean of the appointed organising secretary of the danger of euthanasia is that, Department of Christian Education, Bris- a recent diocesan newsletter. always be respected. Murder is Cathedral. bane. once permitted, it would become On February 24 in St David's Cath- "It is curious at first thought," denial of this moral conviction. Rev Thomas C. Rogers. rector of St too general, and the obligation edral, Hobart. the following will be made says the Bishop, "that a society "Any action by individuals, deacons by the Bishop of Tasmania: Mary's. Mount Morgan (Rockhampton) that human life should always be Messrs James Alexander Canino (Honore. since 1969, was inducted to St James', which tries to conceal death, and and any legislation by till ry assistant at Lindisfarne) and Maurice Ye eon on January 9. hide itself from it, should have a com'muntiy, which reduces the Rowe (Swansea). The followingwill be Rev Ross D. Cameron, curate of Bar- larger proportion of people than ordains51 primts. Revs Frank Savage caldine (Rockhampton) since 1972. has general consensus that life BaNbebag (Bernie), Garth Hawkins (Invyl. Ne. been appointed curate of Rockhampton.01 in the pan urging that those who ought to be preserved, howesd rine Newel (Smithlon-Stanley) and Rev David P. Gentle, curate Glads- are pronounced to be incurable David Lewis (St Johns, Launceston). tone since 1972, has been appointed cu- difficult it may be for us to p rate of Rockhampton. invalids should at the request of Pentecostal serve it, is likely to lead suet, Rev William R. Paton, rector of St GOVERNOR OPENS Stephen's, Wynyard (Tasmania) since Rev Bruce W. Worthington, curate of relatives of themselves, be put to to a situation where it becen 1967 has been appointed rector of All St Matthew's, Park Avenue (Rockhamp- death deliberately." Saints, Hobart from early March. ton) since 1972, has been appointed cu- a matter of indifference rate of Gladstone from the end of March. Many people were moved to to ew On December 21 last in St John's Pro- chance whether human life is Cathedral, Murray Bridge. the Bishop of Rev Matthias E. Marshall, incumbent of support the legalising of such spected or not." The Murray made the first deacon in the Bellarine (Melbourne) since 1970, has at two homicide by sheer compassion. history of the young diocese Mr A. R. been appointed vicar of St Bartholo- Wood, now curate at Mount Gambler. mew's, Burnley and to an assistant chap- It sleemed so much more hu- Rev Francis F. Bourne, curate of laincy at the Repatriation Hospital. Hawthorne (Adelaide) since 1971, has Heidelberg from February 28. College been appointed curate of Mount Gambier Rev Peter J. Conley, Melbourne Dace- JOHN TURNER (The Murray) from February. san Youth Chaplain since 1966, miens cathedrals on March 1 to take up an appointment BOOTH LODGE Rev David W. A. Keay, in charge of Dr Stuart B. Babbage, re- Noarlunga Mission (The Murray) since with the Scripture Union. During a tour of Austra- 1969, was inducted as rector of St An- Rev A. D. A. Fowler, reiturned from nowned evangelical scholar ABM service in Borneo, was appointed Psychology TO C.M.S. drews. Mantuan on February 6. lian and New Zealand, Rev a chaplaincy at TInthertor (Melbounro and administrator, has been Rev Hemp H. Morrow, Rector of Bor- Michael C. Harper, a pro- dertown (The Murray) since 1970, was from the end of January. Rev John J. Turner, in His Excellency Sir The Lodge will be used by educational aids as well as chil- After the ceremonies Miss appointed Master of New inducted as rector of Findon-Seaton Park Rev Francis P. Mills. of the Melbourne minent neo-pentecostalist business houses during the week dren's playground equipment and Dorothy James commented that (Adelaide) on February 2. Inner-City Ministry. resigned from charge of Holy Trinity 'ohan Delacombe opened College, the Anglican col- February 4 and has gone to the diocese Anglican minister, has been and by church groups on week- general sporting and recreation she was booked' out until the Rev Conrad B. Patterson, rector of professor Mowbray with St John's, new Convention Centre of Perth. middle of the year by church lege at the University of Landon Ole Murray) since 1975, has invited to preach in St ends. equipment. been appointed rural dean of Renmark. Rev Geoffrey M. Dada% curate of St Lane Cove, NSW, since or the Melbourne diocese Brilliant sunshine, a gentle Mr McCleave pointed out that groups on the weekends, and New South Wales. Right Rev Wilfred J. Hodson, bishop Stephen's, Belmont (Melbourne) since Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne 1971, will be on leave in the docese ui 1969, has been appointed breeze, and nearly 700 people the diocese has had to overspend Bishop Dann added that he had co-adititor and Archdeacon of the West in Sunday, 11th February. Dr Babba.ge returned to in the diocese of Brisbane will retire Coventry for 21/2 years from May nest and St David's Cathedral, Assistant General Secretary combined to make the opening by $5,000 to bring the lodge to Rev Andrew R. SI Joke, curate of Si The opening of Booth Lodge been greatly encouraged by the Australia in January and has from June 30. ordained Hobart. of Booth Lodge an outstanding its present stage of development George's. Footscray (Melbourne) since earned after the former Arch- Rev David A. Bkms, formerly curate of of the Church Missionary event. and another $5,000 is needed to response from business houses been living in Sydney. He took St Matthews, Holland Park (Brisbane). 1971, will go on 21/2 years' leave in May Mr Harper was a curate at All bishop of Melbourne) climaxes a next and will serve as curate at SI Professor James A. Society in NSW. seeking mid-week conference up his appointment on March 1. has been appointed curate of St Marks, Souls', Langham Place, under 11'1!000 building program. The Governor, Sir Rohan bring the grounds and buildings Warwick. May's, Primrose Hill, England. Prior to his return, he was Vice- Cardno, Professor of Psy- Rev John Stott for six years but Mr Turner wilt work with Rev The original homestead, set in Delacombe, arrived at 2.30 pm to completion. facilities. Rev Elwyn K. Clarke. rector of Christ Rev John A. C. Foster, in charge of St and after reviewing a CEBS President and Academie Dean at Church, Killarney (Brisbane) since 1965, Michael's, North Carlton (Melbourne) chology at the University of dg resigned in 1964 to become David Hewetson, general sect. 17 acres at Kallista in the Dan- the Gordon-Conwell Theological has been appointed curate of St Thomas, retired from October 31 last. Director of the Fountain Trust, a tary and will have special enongs, was given to the dioc- guard of honour, inspected the Beaudesert. The newly created district of South Tasmania since 1965 is to School in Boston. USA. He had Ballarat in the diocese of Ballarat will body dedicated to the propaga- ese of Melbourne by Command- new buildings. When the official Rev Clarence E. Gemmel!, rectorof come under the charge of Rev Edward R. be ordained deacon in St party mounted the dais a fanfare been responsible for building this Ulmarra (Grafton). has been appointed tion of pentecostalist and er D. S. Hore-Lacy in 1967. Steele. David's Cathedral, Hobart, composed by Squadron Leader school into one of the leading chaplain of Wolstone Park Hospital, The following men were made deacons charismatic teachings_ Al the same time a substantial evangelical theological schools in Waco), Brisbane. by the Bishop of Ballarat in Christ on Sunday next 24 February. He left England on January gift of over $40,000 was accept- L. H. Hicks was played by the Rev Richard Hancock, chaplain of Si Church Cathedral. Ballarat on February Hawthorn City Band. the US. Francis' College. Milton (Brisbane), since 2: Messrs James Bishop (Holy Trinity, His home is in Lindisfarne 10 to carry out engagements in ed from the Young Anglican 1971. has been appointed precentor of St Ararat), Douglas Wilson (St John's, both countries. This includes Fellowship.
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