Owen Dowling papers, concerning the Australian Hymn Book, 1991-1997

MLMSS 9031

fonds

1991-1997

1045795

0.18 metres of texual material (1 box)

Owen Douglas Dowling was an Anglican bishop in Australia. He was educated in Melbourne and ordained in 1960. He held the position of Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn from 1983-1992 and retired in January 1993; he married Gloria Goodwin in the same year.

Includes photocopies of hymns and music; correspondence, reports and papers submitted to and written by the Australian Hymn Book Committee; minutes of the Australian Hymn Book Committee; various printed editions of the Hymn Book Report, 1994, 1996, 1997; folder of Hymns for ommission and inclusion.