The rector of an Anglican church gutted by fire in Sydney’s inner west yesterday believes he knows who started the blaze and it has given a suspect “shortlist” to police. Reverend Dave Smith said he believed a disgruntled youth was … Continue reading
An Anglican minister whose historic church in the Inner West was gutted by fire at the weekend said he suspected the blaze had been deliberately lit. The Holy Trinity Anglican Church building in Dulwich Hill was found well alight when … Continue reading
NOT content with holding the world record for the most continuous rounds of boxing, Father Dave Smith wants to challenge an Irish fighter who attempted to beat his record. Follow this reporter on Twitter: @Oli_Murray The parish priest at the Holy … Continue reading
Anglican parish priest Father Dave Smith, 50, is taking the good fight to a new level as he attempts the Guinness World Record for the greatest number of continuous rounds of boxing. On Sunday 1 April, Father Dave will leave … Continue reading
OUTSIDE the café on Marrickville Road where Father Dave Smith has coffee every morning, a tattooed 20-something is slouched in a chair, sipping on a drink between cigarette drags. Inside, an open newspaper page is headed “Muslim Unrest” above pictures … Continue reading
Meet the boxer with God in his corner. Anglican priest Father Dave Smith broke the world record last night for the most continuous boxing rounds, taking on all corners – including Anthony Mundine – to raise $10, 000 for a … Continue reading
When Father Dave Smith of Holy Trinity Church in Dulwich Hill saw the youth centre’s budget was a few thousand dollars short, he decided to break a Guinness world record and raise $10, 000. “I can preach and I can … Continue reading
Father Dave Smith is used to macho teens striding into his boxing club eager to take on a priest, but in 2000 one challenger upped the ante. “He brought his entourage to watch him beat me up,” says the Anglican … Continue reading
When fighters step into the ring with Father Dave Smith, they’re usually hesitant to throw the first punch – until he connects with one. Next month at least 30 boxers; from champion Anthony Mundine to novice John Safran, will face … Continue reading
