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ORGANISATION AND PROGRESS (1850-1859).

Difficulty of creating ecclesiastical government in the colonies-- Governor Grey drafts constitution--Its favourable reception--Discussed by Australian bishops--The Royal Supremacy--Godley's advocacy of freedom--Meetings to discuss constitution--C.M.S. opposition disarmed --"Voluntary compact"--Taurarua Conference--Struggle over ecclesiastical franchise--Promulgation of Constitution--Legal recognition--The new bishoprics--Wellington, Nelson, Waiapu-- Completion of organisation of Church.

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