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Broken Hill & the Far West · Churches

Churches, 1916

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2nd Edition. Winer Office, 3.30 p.m. the War. (Reuter's Messages.) In the Balkans. Roumanian Mission to Austria. Question of Territorial Concession. Petrograd

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 1 February 1916 · page 4

Mr. Carp, an ex-Premier of Roumani[?], has gone to Vienna on a con[?]dential mission, allegedly to ask Austria for a territorial concession on the…

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Camp Struck by Lightning. Methodist Minister Volunteer Killed. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 4 February 1916 · page 2

During a thunderstorm at West Maitland yesterday afternoon a portion of the military camp on tho show ground was struck by lightning…

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Church Notes

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 February 1916 · page 6

February 6.—Fifth Sunday after Epiphany. Pastor E. J. Tuck will preach at the Wolfram-street Church of Christ…

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On the Western Front. Mission to Belgian King. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

The British Government has deputed Lord Corson and General Sir Douglas Haig as a special mission to the King of the Belgians (King Albert)…

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The British Cabinet. Suggested Recall of Lord Fisher. Winston Churchill Proposed As Minister of Air Services

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 2

The "Observer," in an article to-day, strongly advocates the appointment of Mr. Winston Churchill as Minister of Air Services. It declares that the air…

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The Churches. St. Peter's

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 February 1916 · page 4

At St. Peter's Church last night the Rev. Hugh Linton preached from the text: "And He gave them their desire (request), but sent leanness into their…

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Rider Haggard's Mission. Supported by Earl Grey. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 8

Before Sir Rider Haggard sailed for Australia, via America, he received a telegram from Earl Grey as follows:- "Sorry certain newspapers and critics…

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England's Sea Blockade Suggested Mission to the United States. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 4

The "Manchester Guardian" urges the sending of Viscount Bryce as a special envoy to Washington with a new of setting in truer perspective the…

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The Metal Industry. Proposed Co-operation Oe Producers. Mr. Hughes's Mission in London. Melbourne, Saturday"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 8

An important stage, it was reported, has been reached in connection with the scheme to amalgamate the metal resources of the Commonwealth in such a…

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Church Notes

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 5

February 13.—Sixth Sunday after Epiphany. February. 14.—St. Valentina's Day. Pastor E. J. Tuck will preach…

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Effect of the War on Churches. London

Barrier Miner · Saturday 12 February 1916 · page 6

The Baptist Hand Book for the past year shows a decline in membership of 3176, partly owing to the war. Many Anglican training colleges have…

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Rider Haggard's Mission. Supported by Earl Grey. London

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 1

Before Sir Rider Haggard sailed for Australia, via America, he received a telegram from Earl Grey as follows:— "Sorry certain newspapers and critics…

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French Mission in Italy. "Daily Becoming More United." Rome

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 February 1916 · page 2

Signor Salandra, the Italian Premier, entertained the members of the French Mission at luncheon yesterday. M. Briand, the French Premier,…

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Air Raid on Italy. Damage at Ravenna. Ancient Church Partially Demolished. Rome

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 15 February 1916 · page 2

During the enemy air raid on Ravenna, in northern Italy, the ancient basilica of Santo Apollinare Nuovo (bu[?] in 493-526)was partly demolished…

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Early Closing. Applied to Hotels and Wine Bars. Church Appeal to Federal and State Ministers. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 16 February 1916 · page 2

All the hotels and wine bars in the metropolitan district were closed at 6 o'clock last night at the instance of the Government…

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M'culloch-street Methodist Church

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 February 1916 · page 3

On Sunday last thanksgiving services were celebrated in the M'Culloch-street Methodist Church. Mr. Kennedy was the preacher for the morning services,…

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Church Notes. February 20.—Septuagesima

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 February 1916 · page 5

A gale at Clunes, in the Lismore district, last week wrecked the Methodist Church. The structure was of wood on brick piers…

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Methodist Conference. Coming Sittings in South Australia

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 4

The South Australian Methodist conference will begin ita sitting in Adelaide on February 28, when the stationing committee will meet to prepare…

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The Soldiers' Strike. Churches Thank Senator Pearce. for [?]Arly Closing of Hotels. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 February 1916 · page 2

In many of the city and suburban churches yesterday, resolutions were carried thanking the Minister of Defence (Senator Pearce) for his action…

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The Ford Peace Mission

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 February 1916 · page 2

On his return to New York after his peace m[?]ssion to Europe Mr. Henry Ford (according to an American paper) said he was sure the venture was worth…

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