Clergy and School Lands Corporation of New South Wales records, 9 March 1826-5 August 1875

DLMSQ 504
DLMSQ 505
DLMSQ 506
DLMSQ 507
DLMSQ 508
DLMS 217

fonds

1826-1875

940988

2 boxes and 4 folders of textual material - manuscript, printed

The Clergy and School Lands Corporation was established by Royal Charter in 1826 for the maintenance and support of Clergy and Schools in New South Wales in connection with the Church of England. It was allowed to sell, lease or mortgage land under the common seal. the governing body consisted of members of the government and several clergy. The Corporation provided for the opening of schools of many types.

In 1831 the letters patent were revoked and 5 commissioners appointed to manage the affairs of the Corporation. It was dissolved by an order in Council in 1833, and an agent was appointed. In 1826, the Corporation took over the Female Orphan School

1 volume and 76 items in 2 boxes and 4 folders
Includes legal documents, land grants, leases, and parliamentary reports

Guide to the Clergy and School Lands Records, made in Dixson Library, March 1976 is filed at DLMSQ 508/ Item 19

Contents list available in the Mitchell Library Reading Room -

Information transferred from Dixson Manuscript Card Catalogue as part of the eRecords Project, 2011-2012.

Unfinished list of papers and documents, including the Clergy and School Lands Corporation papers is filed at MS.Q 504n

Transferred from DLSPENCER 255 and ADD 143