Church of England Trust Property Act 1967 (ACT)

This case involved an appeal by the Church of England Trust Corporation, the appellant, against an order made by the Registrar of Titles in the Supreme Court of the Australian Capital Territory. The appeal was heard by the Full Court of the Supreme Court, comprising Pain J, Menzies J, and Megarry V-President. The court considered the implications of the Church of England Trust Property Ordinance 1967 (ACT) on the registration of church trust property in the Australian Capital Territory. The main issue before the court was whether the Registrar of Titles had the authority to make certain entries, cancellations, and corrections on instruments related to church trust property under the amended ordinance.

The court found that the Registrar of Titles did have the power to make such entries, cancellations, and corrections on instruments and their endorsements as necessary by reason of the amendments made by the 1967 Ordinance. The court also noted that this power included the ability to correct references to "The Trustees of the Church of England Property Trust Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn" to "Church of England Property Trust Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn."

The Full Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the order made by the Registrar of Titles. The court's decision confirmed the Registrar of Titles' authority under the amended ordinance to make necessary amendments to instruments related to church trust property in the Australian Capital Territory.