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Churches, 1928

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Church Re-union. Primacy of Pope. Conversations at Malines

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 6

A message from London on Wednesday reads:— A report from Malines says that when prominent members of the Anglican and…

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Church Reunion "Rome Cannot Be Left Out." a Dean's Opinion

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 3

"We who believe in reunion, who believe that the one life of Christ can only adequately be expressed through an undivided Church, cannot possibly…

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A Militant Church Police Protect Preacher. London, Sunday Night

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 24 January 1928 · page 2

Four hundred demonstrators at St. Cuthbert's Church again protested against the sung Eucharist to-day, singing hymns during the service, and…

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St. Mary's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 January 1928 · page 4

There will be no choir practice to-morrow (Thursday) night, in connection with St. Mary's Church…

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Church and State Diplomatic Relations. London. Jan. 16

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 13

The correspondent, of the ."Daily Express" at Rome says: A meeting between the Pope, the King, and Mussolini is quite probable. It would be…

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Gloomy Dean. and Shylock's Teeth. Churchmen Protest LONDON, Jan. 20

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 12

Fifteen Anglican Bishops and heads of non-Conformist and Presbyterian Churches have signed a disclaimer of the following passage In…

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British Politics. Issue at Coming Elections. Mr. Churchill and Free-trade. London, Jan. 22

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 2

"I presume that the majority here are free-traders, as I am myself," and the Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Winston Churchill) at the…

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The Prayer Book Churchmen's Union Urges Amendments

Singleton Argus · Thursday 26 January 1928 · page 3

London, Tuesday.—The council of the Churchmen's Union has sent a letter to the archbishops and bishops, urging that further amendments be made…

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Anglo-catholics. Church Union Takes Action. London, Jan. 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 5

The English Church Union has passed a resolution proclaiming its belief in the adoration of the Sacrament, whether…

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New Prayer Book Special Sermon at St. John's Burning Question Among Churchmen

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 27 January 1928 · page 9

The new Prayer Book is causing so much comment, and creating so much interest that the Rector of St. John's (Rev. L. Ayseough) is…

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Anglican Strife. Reform Pastor's Action. London, January, 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 5

The Rev. H. Longbottom, a Protestant Reform Pastor, accompanied by a Baptist Minister and other supporters, went to Liverpool Cathedral and…

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'The Biggest Job' North Australian Com. Mission's Problems

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 1

The North Australian Commission has the biggest job of anybody in the country, according to the opinion expressed by the Minister for Home and…

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Church Reunion "Rome Cannot Be Left Out." a Dean's Opinion

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 16

"We who believe in reunion, who believe that the one life of Christ can only adequately be expressed through an undivided church, cannot possibly…

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Bound Over. Church Demonstration. London, Jan. 27

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 2

Five of the demonstrators at St. Cuthbert's Church, who were summoned for brawling at divine service were bound in their own recognisance…

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The Churches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 4

At the West Maitland Presbyterian Church to-morrow (Sunday) the Rev. K. F. Partridge, M.A., will be the preacher. The Rev. W. H. Bradley…

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Formation of Baptist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 4

Rev. C. J. Tinsley, president of the Baptist Union, assisted by Rev. F. J. Dunkley, Home Mission Superintendent, will form the West Maitland…

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Australia's Oldest Church

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 8

The Ebenzer Presbyterian Church, the oldest church in the Commonwealth, celebrated its 119th anniversary on Thursday. Rev. David Baird presided…

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Catholic Education. Fine Hamilton Building. Blessed by Archbishop

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon in the presence of a large and representative Catherine, the Most Rev. Dr. M. Kelly, Archbishop of Sydney, blessed…

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Baptist Church. Officially Formed in Maitland. Visit of State President

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 4

The West Maitland Baptist Church was officially formed by Rev. G. J. Tinsley, president of the New South Wales Union on Sunday last…

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United Church Services

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 2

For the past six Sunday's the Methodist and Presbyterian congregations in Singloton have been holding combined services—the first three days in the…

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