Tag Archives: Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Father fights for world record – Valley Times

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

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Priest goes the Knuckle – Inner West Courier

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

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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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Bible Basher! – Australasian Post, July 23rd, 1994

by Graham Holdstock The Rev Dave Smith, acting rector of Holy Trinity Anglican Church at Duiwich Hill, Sydney, has issued a challenge to the local toughs: “Beat me over five rounds – one each of boxing, kickboxing, judo, wrestling and … Continue reading

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A Kind Heart at the Centre of a Debacle – The Daily Telegraph May 19th, 2001

When an inner-city youth centre hit by serious cash flow problems faced a bleak future, a cheque for $20,000 arrived mysteriously Ii the mail. The money came from HIH founder and former chief executive Ray Williams who had read of … Continue reading

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Fighting Father’s in the Ring for Charity – The Torch November 28th, 2001

“KIDS respect me for the worst reason of all, because I know how to fight, but it’s a point of leverage and it’s a way in, so I’m okay with it.” Those are not the words of a hardened street … Continue reading

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HIH Chief Pleaded Innocence to Priest – The Australian October 8th, 2005

HIH Insurance founder Ray Williams is innocent and only agreed to plead guilty to three charges because he believed it was the only way he could avoid a jail term, according to a priest who provided character evidence for the … Continue reading

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Youth Groups the Big Winners – The Glebe: June 14th, 2007

CHARITY Marrickville Mayor Morris Hanna presented cheques last week to the local youth charities benefiting from funds raised at the Mayoral Dinner Dance in April. Pictured above are Kelly Kinseth aiid Shaunagh Sullivan from Stepping Stone House, which received $9000 Miyor Mon-is … Continue reading

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Plaza Plan Controvery – The Glebe: July 26th, 2007

by Sarah McInerney A PROPOSAL to close part of a Dulwich Hill street to create a plaza has had a mixed community reaction Marrickville Council is investigating a proposal to close part of Seaview St at the Marrickville Rd intersection … Continue reading

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