Fr T.J. Linane, From Abel to Zundolovich, Vol. 1, 1979, p 35:

Broomfield, J. MHM, English?, Visitor
Arr. Melb. 16.11.1893 on the 'Oroya' from London to N.Z., along with other Mill Hill Fathers listed under Religious Order personnel (Group 15). Served in Auckland Dioc. at Tauranga (CD's 1898 & 1904).
(Not listed prev. in Footprints)

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Personal Items, New Zealand Herald, 17 April 1909, p 6, https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH19090417.2.70:

The Rev. Father Broomfield, parish priest of Coromandel, died at the Coromandel Hospital early yesterday morning (telegraphs our correspondent). The deceased, who was in his 69th year, was highly respected by all sections of the community. In his younger days, Father Broomfield was engaged in mission work in India. He came to New Zealand about 14 years ago, and was located in various parts of the Dominion. Prior to going to Coromandel, he was stationed at Thames for some time, as assistant to the Right Rev. Monsignor O'Reilly. He had been in charge of the Coromandel parochial district for about a year, and was very energetic for his years. He had only been ill a few days, the immediate cause of death being pneumonia. The body has been removed to St. Coleman's Church, and the funeral will take place to-morrow afternoon.