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The Vicariate Apostolic of Cooktown. Original purpose of erection of Vicariate. Italian priests first in charge. In 1882 Italian Fathers transferred. Erection into a Vicariate Apostolic. Consecration of Vicar. Sketch of life of Dr. Hutchenson. His death. His successor. Churches and clergy in the Vicariate.

Grammar School scholarships. Announcement of resolution. Scholarships. Bursaries. Number of scholarships. Number of bursaries. Bursary allowance. Remarks. Former reso- lution. Feeling in community in relation thereto. Motion of Mr, McDonnell. Date of passage of new resolution. 'Points argued by its supporters. How received by public. Deputation to Minister for Instruction by representatives of the Council of Churches. Their views and threats. Beneficial results of new resolution to the State and Catholic community.

The Order of Mercy. Opening of House of Mercy. Life of foundress. Necessity for definite form of organisation. Visits of Miss McAuley to Dublin Hospitals. Her desire to erect a hospital in Dublin. Other causes which actuated her. Foundation of the Order of Mercy. Sister Catherine McAuley, appointed Superioress. Remarks. Recognition of the work of the Sisters. Founding of other convents. Her visit to England. Returned to Ireland. Her death. Beginning of the Order in Queensland. Opening of Order's first home in Brisbane — In Ipswich. Transfer of orphans from Diamantina Orphanage to Sisters' care. Arrival of second contingent of Sisters from Ireland. Opening of Convent and school in Roma. Sisters took charge of Con- vent and Orphanage in Mackay. Opening of Convent and school at Maryborough. Opening of school at Red Hill. Sisters took charge of schools in South Brisbane and Kan- garoo Point. Magdalen Asylum established at Wooloowin. Parochial day school opened at same time. Convents and schools opened at Sandgate, Bundaberg, Southport, Beau- desert, Toowong, and Bed Hill. School at Monkland, Toowoomba, Rosalie. Children in Sisters' schools. Dublin Mater Misericordiae Hospital. Money raised for its erection. Dr. Bristow's report. Lord O'Hagan's remarks. Mother Mary Vincent Whitty. Sister Mary Elizabeth Hercy. Brisbane Mater Misericordiae Hospital. All Hallow's Convent School. The St. Vincent's Orphanage, Nudgee. The Magdalen Asylum. St. Anne's Industrial School. The House of Mercy. The Night Refuge or Servant's Home. Middle Class Girls' Schools.

The Order of the Christian Brotherhood. Founded by Edmond Ignatius Rice. Steps taken by him in founding the Order. First school. Laying of foundation stone of first Monas- tery. Naming of hill on which the Monastery was built. Motto of Order, First establishments in Australia in