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Broken Hill & the Far West · Churches

Churches, 1911

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Scenes in Church. Youth Gives Sandwiches and an Orange to the Todlection

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 3

The services at St. Mary's Church, Hitchin, were strangely disturbed on Sunday (reports "Lloyd's" of March 19) by a well-dressed youth of 18 named…

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A Drowsy Worshipper. Falls Asleep in Church. Preacher's Sharp Rebuke

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 7

The Bendigo correspondent of the "Age" wired on April 23:— A stir was created amongst the congregation attending the Golden Square…

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Church and Stage. the Influence of Shakespeare. Eulogy by Bishop Green

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 May 1911 · page 7

The Anglican Bishop of Ballarat (Dr. Green), in preaching at the Cathedral Church to-day (wired the Ballarat correspondent of the "Age" on April 23),…

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The Late Mr. W. R. N. Dove. Reference at St. Peter's Church

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 May 1911 · page 4

At St. Peter's Church yesterday morning reference was made to the late Mr. Dove. At the close of the Litany Archdeacon Pritchard said a…

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Tercentenary of the Bible. South Baptist Church Services

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 May 1911 · page 4

Tercentenary services were held yesterday morning and evening at the South Baptist Church. There were large congregations at each meeting,…

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Biassed Judges. Mr. Churchill Complains of Their Ignorant Language

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 3 May 1911 · page 1

To a deputation which waited upon him at the Home Office, Mr. Winston Churchill commented (says "Lloyd's" of March 19) upon several matters…

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Departing Citizens. a Church Appreciation

Barrier Miner · Saturday 6 May 1911 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Costin are leaving Broken Hill shortly for Strathfield, Sydney, where Mr. Costin has been promoted to the charge of the…

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Enticing Native Girls. From Aboriginal Mission Station. the Charge Dismissed. Accused Fined on Another Charge. Perth

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 May 1911 · page 4

Henry Hunter, of Cygnet Bay (W.A.), was charged in the Broome Police Court on Thursday with having enticed native girls, under 16 years of…

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"Good-bye to Vestments." Archbishop Complimented. Protestant Church of England Union

Barrier Miner · Monday 8 May 1911 · page 8

The Rev. R. Nelson-Howard presided last night (says the "S.M. Herald" of May 3) in St. Barnabas' School Hall at the thirteenth annual meeting of the…

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Anglican Clergymen. Joining the Roman Catholic Church. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 10 May 1911 · page 8

It is reported at Bathurst that two other Church of England clergymen intend to follow the lead of the Rev. Gordon Tidy and join the Roman…

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Mica-street Methodist Church Anniversary of Young Men's Class

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 May 1911 · page 3

The first anniversary of the Mica-street Methodist Young Men's Class was celebrated on Tuesday night by a supper, at which the class also entertained…

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Central-street Methodist Church

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 May 1911 · page 2

The "half-yearly effort" in connection with the Central-street Methodist Church was conducted morning and evening yesterday. The Rev. A. A…

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Sulphide-street Methodist Church. "Mother's Day."

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 May 1911 · page 3

Large congregations assembled at the Sulphide-street Methodist Church yesterday morning and evening. The morning service was conducted by the…

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Roman Catholic Chaplain. to Broken Hill Gaol Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 8

The Executive Council to-day approv ed of the appointment of the Rev Father Brennan as acting Roman Cath olic chaplain to the gaol at Broken…

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Should the Church Amuse. Clergymen's Divergent Opinions. One Votes for Beer Gardens. "A Choir in Tights"

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 4

The Melbourne correspondent of the "Sun" wired on May ll:— "Should the Church provide amusements for its young people?" This…

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Robbing a Church

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 May 1911 · page 6

John Riley, 56 years, was charged on Monday (says the "Age" of May 10) at he North Melbourne court with having stolen a crucifix from St. Michael's…

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Congregational Church Social

Barrier Miner · Friday 19 May 1911 · page 3

The second of the series of quarterly socials instituted by the above church was held on Wednesday night. A large number of people were present,…

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"A Decadent Church." Roman Catholic Reply

Barrier Miner · Saturday 20 May 1911 · page 6

At the Newcastle Anglican Synod, one of the ministers present referred to the Roman Catholic Church as a decadent church":—…

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Mica-street Methodist Church. Revival Mission

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 May 1911 · page 5

For a considerable time preparations have been made by the above church for a special revival mission. Cottage meetings have been held in various…

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"Christian Obligation to the Empire." Sermon at Sulphide-street Methodist Church

Barrier Miner · Monday 22 May 1911 · page 1

There was a very large congregation, at the Sulphide-street Methodist Church last night, when the Rev. W. J. Mortimer delivered an interesting…

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