Intercolonial

New Zealand Tablet, 23 July 1914, Page 47

Intercolonial

Rev. Brother Vincent Hurley passed away at the Lewisham Private Hospital, Sydney, on June 15. He was a- native of Co. Cork, Ireland, and was in his sixty-sixth year. lie joined the Christian Brothers at the age of 23 years. He came to Australia in 1882, and had devoted 32 years to the noble calling of Christian education. Seven students from De la Salle College, Armidale, 'ye re among the successful candidates at the recent State Public Service examination (says the Sydney Freeman’s Journal). For the past two or three years the college has secured splendid results in these examinations. Several students wore also presented for the recent Junior University examination and many others are to sit at the end of the year. It has..just been officially announced (says tho Southern Cross, Adelaide) that the Marist Brothers have acquired ‘ Paringa Hall,’ a magnificent property and mansion at Brighton, for the purpose of transferring the Sacred Heart College, which at present is situated at Largs Bay. ‘ Paringa Hall ’ is perhaps one one of the finest mansions in South Australia. . Its spacious halls render it very suitable for college work. The house stands on a 10-acre block of land, which is beautifully laid out with gardens and lawns. Choice shrubs and trees are much m evidence. A seven-acre block on the other side of the road is also included in the property. This will need very little to convert it into one of tho best school playgrounds in the State. The magnificent meeting, at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Hobart, on last Sunday, says tho ! unitor (Tasmania) of June 19, to formally launch the Australian Catholic -federation, must inspire hope and enthusiasm in the heart of every true Catholic. That great meeting, presided over by his Grace the Archbishop, supported by the clergy and leading laymen, is a happy augury for the complete success of the movement. The presence of Mr. I. J. O’Brien, the General Secretary in Victoria, as a representative of the Federation in the sister States, showed that our fellow-Catholics throughout Australasia are gratified at the inauguration of the movement in Tasmania, and will render us all possible information and advice as to the best means of developing and perfecting our new organisation. It has been announced (says the Sydney Freeman) that the Very Rev. J. A. Heavey, Prior, 0.5. A., New Ross, Ireland, has been appointed Vicar- Apostolic of Cooktown, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of his Lordship Bishop Murray. While the people of Ross arc delighted at the honor conferred upon Father Heavey, they will regret his departure from amongst them, for during the three years which be has spent as Prior in the town, he won the highest esteem and popularity. He succeeded the Very Rev. Dominick Nolan, as Prior of New Ross, Father Nolan having been transferred to- Limerick. We congratulate the Very Rev. Father Heavey and the Augustinian Order on the great honor that has been conferred on him.