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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1927

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Cook's Hill. St. John's Church Market Day

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 17 October 1927 · page 5

The annual market day of St. John's Church of England was held in the Parish Hall, Cook's Hill, on Saturday, when there was a large attendance. The…

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"HERETICAL" Protest Against Darwinist Bishop Church Invaded Strange Scene in Famous Old London Cathedral LONDON, Sunday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 October 1927 · page 1

A big congregation at St. Paul's Cathedral, awaiting a sermon by the Bishop of Birmingham (Right Rev. E. W. Barnes) on man's creation was staggered when the Rev. G. R. Bullock-Webster, rector of St. Michael's Royal, fully robed and accompanied by…

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Objects to Legs Opposite Church, Tool

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 17 October 1927 · page 5

"There is an unsightly road sign erected over one of the footpaths in Cardiff advertising a women's legs. I object to it," said Councillor…

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Kurri. New Presbyterian Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1927 · page 6

The new Presbyterian Church in Hampden-street was officially opened by Rev A. R. McVittie, of Newcastle, on Saturday afternoon. There was a large…

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Church Music

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1927 · page 8

Mr. Sydney H. Nicholson, who has been organist and master of the choristers at Westminster Abbey since 1918, has retired from the position, in order to devote…

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St. Luke's Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1927 · page 5

The 48th patronal festival of St. Luke's Anglican Church was opened on Saturday afternoon by a confirmation service in connection with the branch of the…

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District News Wallsend. Anglican Bazaar

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 20 October 1927 · page 4

The Masonic Hall presented an attractive appearance yesterday afternoon when the annual bazaar in aid of St. Luke's Anglican Church was opened by Mrs. W…

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British Subject Held Prisoner for Ransom Church Dispute Sequel to Cathedral Protest Bishop Replies "The Growth of Erroneous Doctrines"

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 20 October 1927 · page 1

An extraordinarily open letter has been written by the Bishop of Birmingham (Dr. Barnes) to the Archbishop of Can­terbury. In it he attacks what he terms the medieval customs and…

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Late Mr. J. LLOYD Stockton Church Worker

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 22 October 1927 · page 4

Mr. John Lloyd. who died at Stockton yesterday, was actively connected with St. Paul's Church for 47 years. At the age of 10 he commenced as…

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The Church Controversy

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 24 October 1927 · page 5

Canon G. R. Bullock-Webster, who led the protest against the utterances of the Bishop of Birmingham, in St. Paul's Cathedral says he has received expressions…

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Church Dispute Archbishop in Defence of Doctrine "Gorilla Sermons" Sequel to Scene in St. Paul's Cathedral LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 October 1927 · page 1

The recent incident at St. Paul's. when Canon G. R. BullockWebster protested against the Bishop of Birmingham (Dr. Barnes) being permitted to preach there, has reached a climax. The Archbishop of Canterbury, has replied to the letter of…

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Rifle in Church Remanded for Observation SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 24 October 1927 · page 5

Worshippers at the 11 a.m. service at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday were amazed when Dudley Denison Washington, 35, a laborer, strolled…

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Anglican Missionary Campaign

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1927 · page 6

This year two missionary agencies of the church (the Australian Board of Missions and the Church Missionary Society) have joined forces, and are…

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Church Dispute Thoughtful Reply (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1927 · page 5

Dr. Davidson, the Archbishop of Canterbury, in the course of his reply to the "open letter" addressed to him, by Dr. Barnes, the Bishop of Birmingham,…

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Cessnock Bazaar Catholic Church Funds

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 5

A bazaar in aid of Cessnock Roman Catholic Church funds, was officially opened by the Mayor (Alderman Brown), at Cessnock Lyceum Hall…

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Stockton. St. Paul's Church Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 7

The annual fair in connection with St. Paul's Church Stockton, was opened in the Parish Hall yesterday by Mrs. H. A. Woodd, wife of the Ven Archdeacon…

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Church Dispute Dr. Barnes' Reply to the Archbishop (Australian Press Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 28 October 1927 · page 7

Dr. Barnes, the Bishop of Birmingham, in a second "open letter" to the Archbishop of Canterbury, points out that, in his reply to the first "open letter," the…

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Methodist Synod Ministerial Session Opens Annual Conference

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 1 November 1927 · page 9

The ministerial sessions of the Methodist Synod of Maitland district opened to-day in the Central Mission Hall under the chairmanship of Rev…

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Anglican Mission a Conflict of Emotions

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 November 1927 · page 3

When a mother sees that her small son in getting too big for "knickers" and will shortly be demanding long pants to show he is not a "kid," she rejoices at his…

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The Methodist Church District Synod

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 2 November 1927 · page 8

Under the chairmanship of Rev. E. E. Hynes, the ministerial members of Maitland District Synod, met in the Central Hall, Newcastle, yesterday morning…

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