×

Warning

JUser: :_load: Unable to load user with ID: 1064
Print this page
Thursday, 09 March 2017 04:24

200 years of Australia's oldest organisation

Written by
Rate this item
(0 votes)

No, Australia's oldest organisation isn't a newspaper. But in the Gazette issue that's pictured here, there's a longish announcement, of a Society that's made history.

Two hundred years ago this week, Governor Macquarie presided over a meeting in the Sydney Court - 'highly to the gratification of a large assemblage of Officers, Gentlemen and private Individuals'. (Love the Regency era language with its rather formal capitalisation. The upper echelons of colonial society are literally encapsulated in that phrase...) It was the first meeting of a new auxiliary Bible Society, now Australia's oldest surviving organisation.

The Bank of New South Wales, now Westpac, started later the same year. God before Mammon, you might say. His Honour the Judge Advocate, 'in a speech of considerable length' said he was certain the Society would 'extend knowledge of that sacred volume'. Being the local head of the judiciary, he thought copies of scripture would be useful for 'regulating' vices. Today that would probably be seen as overly optimistic, misguided or paternalistic - the promotion of ideology to keep the masses in check. Although maybe promoting the Bible isn't as inhumane as the lash or the noose, which were the usual colonial method of regulating vices. 

Overlooking the Judge's sexist language, his next thought resonates with me.The Judge Advocate saw the Bible as 'bringing man the nearer acquainted with his creator.'  This century's exposure of child abuse have made us wary, or even angry, about church institutions. But however quaintly they express it, my heart is with the founders of the Bible Society in their desire for spiritual revelation, of a personal God, available to everyone. Happy bicentenary, Bible Society. 

 


Warning: count(): Parameter must be an array or an object that implements Countable in /home/alisonll/public_html/templates/rt_metropolis/html/com_k2/default/item.php on line 248
Read 422276 times Last modified on Saturday, 11 March 2017 04:33

37132 comments

  • Comment Link gnc anabolic steroids Wednesday, 26 March 2025 22:21 posted by gnc anabolic steroids

    There are standard deadlifts, rack pulls, Romanian deadlifts, stiff-leg deadlifts, single-leg deadlifts, sumo deadlifts, and so forth.

    Just do a fast search and you’ll see a plethora of variations
    geared toward folks with totally different fitness
    ranges. Deadlifts and squats practice related muscular tissues, so coaching them quickly after one another can hinder efficiency and restoration,
    and thus, muscle mass and strength achieve over time.
    Equally to deadlifts, squats practice the glutes
    to a excessive diploma, though they prepare the quads
    considerably more. I would advise you to do one exercise heavier and one lighter, although.
    You should vary the intensity between the 2 movements to ensure you are
    not overloading your physique and burning out from these two massive compound actions.


    Not Like conventional squats where your feet are shoulder-width aside, in a
    sumo squat, your ft are positioned wider than shoulder-width.
    This variation targets the inner thigh muscle tissue,
    glutes, and quads while additionally difficult your core stability.
    Then, perform three sets of 15 reps on the hamstring curl machine.
    For barbell squats, it’s also essential to heat your higher physique.

    In comparability, the squat primarily will increase decrease physique strength and stability alone - a highly useful profit that nonetheless is not as useful as the full-body effects of
    the deadlift. As A Result Of of this, I would suggest using each
    movements in your programming but varying intensities on different days
    to improve your performance as a lifter. When you watch somebody squat on their toes, they are
    a knee-dominant squatter. If someone appears like they are about to fall backward,
    they're said to be a hip-dominant squatter.
    If you seize the bar closer to the bottom of your hand, you
    will pull a larger vary of movement. The parallels are there when it comes to posture, method,
    and form. Plus, most of you want to already have access to a power bar
    which is plenty stiff compared to different barbells anyhow.
    Warm Physique Cold Thoughts, a leading lifting accessory brand, offers two forms of belts across a vast vary of sizes and types.


    This raise could be advantageous for individuals with shorter arms or limited hip mobility, as the
    wider stance and grip width cut back the gap the bar must
    travel. Additionally, the sumo deadlift places much less stress on the lower back, making it a viable different for these with
    current again points. One common myth surrounding
    the sumo deadlift is that it is a "cheat" or "easier" variation in comparison with the standard
    deadlift. This misconception emanates from the broader stance
    utilized in the sumo deadlift, which permits lifters to take care of a extra upright torso and
    decrease the vary of motion in the raise.
    Remember, you possibly can at all times seek the assistance of with a certified fitness skilled
    for personalised steering and support. Most health
    consultants advocate standing together with your ft about shoulder-width apart, however you may want to adjust primarily based on your consolation and mobility.
    The workout routines described in this guide can pose dangers if not done accurately, and particular person results might differ.
    At All Times use proper kind and gear, and think about looking for steering from
    a certified health professional to make sure security
    and effectiveness. If you are seeking to put a little extra stress on the posterior chain, check out the Romanian deadlift,
    or RDL.
    The deadlift begins on the floor, from a dead cease, hence the name deadlift.
    The squat, however, begins from the standing
    place. The Goblet Squat is just about a front squat with a
    dumbbell.
    The fact that you should use your whole body to carry out deadlifts is what makes them so taxing however efficient at the similar time.
    You can load the bar up with as much weight as you can carry and really
    stress your whole system into new development and energy.
    As mentioned before, your core and leg muscles are
    most concerned in the course of the raise, which suggests you’re
    not utilizing your upper physique a lot to get the weight up.


    In abstract, all of it boils down to personal preferences and your coaching goals.
    Each are compound movements with many well being and performance advantages,
    however the squat has the slight benefit. They aren't skilled as usually as they
    should; nonetheless, squats are a terrific possibility
    for constructing strength in these leg muscle tissue.

    Finally, your hamstrings and gastrocnemius
    also work as dynamic stabilizers. Throughout a deadlift, however, the barbell rests
    on the bottom as an alternative of on your body.
    So although both workouts require a lot of core stability to carry out correctly, the squat in the end
    places much more stress on your body than the deadlift.
    Deadlifts really work each muscle in your whole physique, together with your hamstrings,
    glutes, calves, lats, traps, core, and extra, notes Sullivan.

    Report
  • Comment Link mostbet_iqSi Wednesday, 26 March 2025 22:13 posted by mostbet_iqSi

    мостбет скачать андроид http://www.corgan.borda.ru/?1-0-0-00000265-000-0-0 .

    Report
  • Comment Link 1win_qvpt Wednesday, 26 March 2025 22:12 posted by 1win_qvpt

    1win win http://dogzz.forum24.ru/?1-10-0-00000155-000-0-0-1742818537/ .

    Report
  • Comment Link mostbet_bnSi Wednesday, 26 March 2025 22:10 posted by mostbet_bnSi

    mostbet скачать https://corgan.borda.ru/?1-0-0-00000265-000-0-0/ .

    Report
  • Comment Link 1win_ftpt Wednesday, 26 March 2025 22:09 posted by 1win_ftpt

    1вин приложение https://dogzz.forum24.ru/?1-10-0-00000155-000-0-0-1742818537 .

    Report
  • Comment Link 1win_wlon Wednesday, 26 March 2025 22:07 posted by 1win_wlon

    1вин бет официальный сайт http://1win817.ru .

    Report
  • Comment Link Wiltonoxymn Wednesday, 26 March 2025 22:06 posted by Wiltonoxymn

    champion casino онлайн

    Report
  • Comment Link 1win_qton Wednesday, 26 March 2025 22:05 posted by 1win_qton

    1вин сайт официальный https://1win817.ru/ .

    Report
  • Comment Link mostbet_wlSi Wednesday, 26 March 2025 22:03 posted by mostbet_wlSi

    поддержка мостбет http://corgan.borda.ru/?1-0-0-00000265-000-0-0 .

    Report
  • Comment Link 1win_qopt Wednesday, 26 March 2025 22:02 posted by 1win_qopt

    1win вход на сайт dogzz.forum24.ru/?1-10-0-00000155-000-0-0-1742818537 .

    Report