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Meet a Priest with a Punch – The Courier June 14th, 1994

by Brian Morgan What has fists of steel, a kick like a mule, the head of a fox and a heart of gold? Answer — Fighting Father Dave, the black belt who is throwing down the gauntlet to the “problem … Continue reading

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Christians v Lions: One hell of a fight – Inner Western Suburbs Courier January 16th, 1995

A crowd of about 150 people turned out to watch the local team from Holy Trinity Dulwich Hill slog it out with opponents drawn from a variety of boxing, wresttling and kickboxing from around Svdney in what was billed as … Continue reading

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Priest to lead the Christians v Lions – Inner Western Suburbs Courier December 18th, 1995

BOXING Day has taken on a new meaning, with real gladiators climbing into the ring in a clash between the Christians and the Lions at Dulwich Hill. “Fighting Father” Dave Smith, parish priest of Holy Trinity, Duiwich Hill, and a … Continue reading

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He kicks punches, and gives sermons – Inner Western Suburbs Courier August 11th, 1997

HE has a new tattoo (and a needle phobia), mobile phone, boxing gloves, an e-mail address and a ripper sermon. The muscular Reverend Dave Smith, Dulwich Hill’s “Fighting Father”, has also learnt how to work a camera since the Courier … Continue reading

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Winning the Fight – The Courier Jan 6th, 2011

by Lauren Murada Spending 20 years in one job may be hard to imagine for some people but for Father Dave Smith, it’s his life. The minister of Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Dulwich Hill, celebrated the 20-year milestone in December. … Continue reading

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