This is the first of a six-part series of articles by Peter Wilkinson looking at the provincial and plenary councils of the Catholic Church held in Australia between 1844 and 1937. It examines the Third Australian Plenary Council held in Sydney from 3 to 10 September 1905.

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I love entertaining at home and my go-to favourite dish to cook up is Singapore Chilli Crab.

Banana bread is too often seen as last-resort in a café or the only use for “that bunch of bananas buried in the cupboard”. But made with care, quality ingredients and a little imagination, it can be a thing of beauty. It’s even better when lightly toasted and smothered with butter.

Banana bread is too often seen as last-resort in a café or the only use for “that bunch of bananas buried in the cupboard”.

Perth-based travel food blogger Inexology has provided The Record magazine with a healthier alternative to the common fried spring roll. This recipe makes a hearty snack for the cooler months.

Between 17 November 1886 and 1 December 1895, eight particular councils were convened in English-speaking mission territories under the jurisdiction of the Sacred Congregation de Propaganda Fide (‘Propaganda’) – Three provincial councils in both Canada and the US, and one plenary council in both Scotland and Australia.

Recipe by Chef Parween Ramsahye from Marist Lodge at Catholic Homes.