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'''William Henry Terry''' (1836–1913) was an Australian shopkeeper and [[Spiritualism|Spiritualist]]. He was the founder and editor of the Spiritualist magazine [[Harbinger of Light (periodical)|''Harbinger of Light'']], published in Melbourne. He was a member and Councillor of the [[Theosophical Society in Australia]], and received a letter from [[Morya|Master M.]] | '''William Henry Terry''' (1836–1913) was an Australian shopkeeper and [[Spiritualism|Spiritualist]]. He was the founder and editor of the Spiritualist magazine [[Harbinger of Light (periodical)|''Harbinger of Light'']], published in Melbourne. He was a member and Councillor of the [[Theosophical Society in Australia]], and received a letter from [[Morya|Master M.]] | ||
== Early years == | == Early years == | ||
William H. Terry was born at Islington, London in 1836. He went to Melbourne in 1853 with his father, a brother and a sister. | William H. Terry was born at Islington, London in 1836. He went to Melbourne in 1853 with his father, a brother and a sister. | ||
== Spiritualism == | |||
== Theosophical involvement == | == Theosophical involvement == | ||
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In March 1880, Mr. Terry became an inaugural member and Councillor of the [[Theosophical Society in Australia]] and showed great interest in [[The Theosophist (periodical)|''The Theosophist'']]. He sent three letters to the Editor of the latter with inquiries concerning theosophical ideas. These were considered important and [[Allan Octavian Hume|A. O. Hume]] was persuaded to answer them at length in the series of articles entitled [[Fragments of Occult Truth (article)|"Fragments of Occult Truth"]].<ref>George E. Linton and Virginia Hanson, eds., ''Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett'' (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1972), 244.</ref><ref>Sven Eek, ''Damodar and the Pioneers of the Theosophical Movement'' (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1965), 164.</ref> | |||
On [[December 12]], 1881, he received a note from [[Morya|Mahatma M.]] precipitated on a letter that [[Helena Petrovna Blavatsky|Mme. Blavatsky]] had sent him, although it was not about a personal matter.<ref>Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa, ''Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom'' Second Series No. 80 (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1977), 152-153.</ref></blockquote> | |||
== Final years == | == Final years == | ||
Revision as of 22:38, 10 January 2014
William Henry Terry (1836–1913) was an Australian shopkeeper and Spiritualist. He was the founder and editor of the Spiritualist magazine Harbinger of Light, published in Melbourne. He was a member and Councillor of the Theosophical Society in Australia, and received a letter from Master M.
Early years
William H. Terry was born at Islington, London in 1836. He went to Melbourne in 1853 with his father, a brother and a sister.
Spiritualism
Theosophical involvement
In March 1880, Mr. Terry became an inaugural member and Councillor of the Theosophical Society in Australia and showed great interest in The Theosophist. He sent three letters to the Editor of the latter with inquiries concerning theosophical ideas. These were considered important and A. O. Hume was persuaded to answer them at length in the series of articles entitled "Fragments of Occult Truth".[1][2]
On December 12, 1881, he received a note from Mahatma M. precipitated on a letter that Mme. Blavatsky had sent him, although it was not about a personal matter.[3]
Final years
Mr Terry died on October 27, 1913, at Malvern, Victoria, aged 77. He was buried in Melbourne cemetery.
Online Resources
Articles
- William H. Terry at Theosopedia
- William Henry Terry by F. B. Smith
Notes
- ↑ George E. Linton and Virginia Hanson, eds., Readers Guide to The Mahatma Letters to A. P. Sinnett (Adyar, Chennai, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1972), 244.
- ↑ Sven Eek, Damodar and the Pioneers of the Theosophical Movement (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1965), 164.
- ↑ Curuppumullage Jinarājadāsa, Letters from the Masters of the Wisdom Second Series No. 80 (Adyar, Madras: The Theosophical Publishing House, 1977), 152-153.