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Broken Hill & the Far West · Churches

Churches, 1926

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Beauty Contests "Catholic Press" Protest

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 November 1926 · page 3

At a meeting in Sydney recently the members of the National Council of Women adopted unanimously a resolution condemning the…

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Revolt in Albania by Catholic Tribesmen (A.p.a. Message.) Belgrade, November 27

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 November 1926 · page 2

Artillery units have left for Scutari (Albania) to operate against the revolting Catholic tribesmen, who have been driven back to the ranges. The…

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'Where Are the Churches?' Clergymen's Replies

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 November 1926 · page 3

In a leading article headed "Where are the Churches?" reprinted in "The Miner" on November 20, the "Daily Telegraph" referred to the spread…

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Catholic Schools' Fete

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 1 December 1926 · page 3

There was a large attendance last night at the Mica-street hall to witness the final round of the "Queen" competition of the Catholic Schools'…

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Presbyterian Girls Hold Successful Concert

Barrier Miner · Thursday 2 December 1926 · page 3

In the Presbyterian school hall last night the members of the Girls' Friendly Society presented two comediettus entitled "The Truth About Jane"…

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South African Politics Anglican Bishops Condemn Native Legislation Bills (A.p.a. Message.) Capetown, December 2

Barrier Miner · Friday 3 December 1926 · page 1

Bishops of the Anglican Church in South Africa have issued a statement condemning General Hertzog's native legislation bills. The…

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"Emergency" Fair Baptist Church Effort

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 December 1926 · page 2

An "Emergency" fair was opened in the Gypsum-street Baptist Church at 3 o'clock this afternoon. On account of the function being treated as an…

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Fires at a Church Incendiarism Alleged. Gladstone

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 December 1926 · page 4

Evidence of incendiarism was discovered following a fire at St. Alban's Anglican Church. The fire whistle and bells attracted a large crowd to the…

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Church-door Comedies

Western Grazier · Saturday 11 December 1926 · page 4

Our church door has Just been embelished by the gift of a beautiful [?] mat, all through the startling entrance into church made by a…

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Outbreaks at Wagga Catholic Church Destroyed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 December 1926 · page 3

Nino separate outbreak's were reported in the Wogga district. The Catholic Church st Pullabooka, in the west, was completely destroyed. Only…

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An Attempt Made to Burn a Church £500 Damage Done Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 December 1926 · page 1

A deliberate attempt to set fire to the Methodist Church at Fitzroy was discovered early yesterday morning. Hymn books and anthem sheets had…

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Industrial Mission Women to Join Party Going to United States Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 December 1926 · page 1

Yesterday a deputation from the Federal Council of the National Association of Women waited on Dr. Earle Page, the Acting Prime Minister, and…

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Mission to U.S.A. Representation Wanted by Mining Industry Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 December 1926 · page 4

The miners are anxious that the delegation which the Federal Government proposes, to send to the United States to investigate industrial…

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Catholic School Sports

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 1

The pupila of St. Mary's School. Railway Town, held their annual break-up sports on Wednesday afternoon last. Prior to the sports a…

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Mission to U.S.A. Representation Wanted by Mining Industry Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 December 1926 · page 8

The miners are anxious that the delegation which the Federal Government proposes to send to the United States to investigate industrial…

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Catholic Services

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 29 December 1926 · page 2

Christmas Day at the Cathedral was celebrated with dne solemnity. Dr. Hayden, Bishop of Wilcannia-Forbes, was the celebrant of the midnight…

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