Scrapbook of Christchurch Diocesan Synod, 1855-1895

Scrapbook contains items relating to the church including agendas and analysis, ordinance, reports, records of attendance, memorandums, newspaper cuttings, and financial records relating to the Christchurch Diocesan Synod. Topics covered include Christ College Ordinance and Deed of Foundation (1855); Christchurch Diocesan Synod documents (from 1959, 1889, 1890, 1891, and 1893 synods); bill to provide for the appointment of pastors to parishes; Christchurch Diocesan Property Bill (1865); newspaper report from church gatherings on various subjects (1872); report of committee appointed by the Synod to investigate a Loan of 50,000 pounds contracted by the Church Property Trustees (1888); Church Property Trustee dispute including newspaper clippings and correspondence (1889); and the election of Bishop Julius and retirement of Bishop Harper (1889-1890).

Other - Bound in volumes by Parliamentary Library with crest on front of volume and original reference numbers

Quantity: 1 volume(s). 0.05 Linear Metres.

Physical Description: Mss, typescript, and printed matter