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Riverina · Churches

Churches, 1907

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Religious. The Church Society

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 2

The Rev. F. W. McDonnell, organising secretary for the Church Society, occupied the pulpit in Christ Church last Sunday. He spoke of the urgent need of well trained…

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The Church Society

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 August 1907 · page 2
Also in Wagga Wagga Advertiser

Last Sunday at St. John's Church a pastoral letter was read from the Bishop of Goulburn, in which his Lordship intimated that Church Society Sunday…

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The Scottish Churches the Disputed Property. Wee Frees Win Again. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 1 August 1907 · page 2

Lord Elgin's Commission has estimated the funds of the United Free Church of Scotland at £1,354,720 and have awarded the "Wee Free" (those who…

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The Robertson Mission

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 2 August 1907 · page 4

On Tuesday night Mr. Robert Robertson spoke in the Oddfellows Hall to a moderate attendance; and on Wednesday…

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Steeple As Motor Trap. Policeman Spy in Church Tower

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 2 August 1907 · page 3

A sergeant belonging to the Warwickshire police force stationed at Shipston-on-stour devised a novel plan to capture motorists on Saturday last…

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French Church Sent

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1907 · page 2

Despatches received from Moroceco by M. Pichon. the French Minister for Foreign Affairs. contain the news of the massacre. The French Government…

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Warren Church Desecration

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 6 August 1907 · page 4

When some young ladies entered tho Warren Union Church on Saturday last for the purpose of cleaning it up for Sunday's service they were shocked…

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Labor and Churches

The Worker · Thursday 8 August 1907 · page 10

Labor has been somewhat shy of the churches. And not without reason. But if the example which has been set by the Presbyterian Church in the United States…

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The Robertson Mission

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 9 August 1907 · page 5

On Sunday this mission closed in the Oddfellows’ Hall to good congregations. The three churches being closed was the means…

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The Catholic Bazaar

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 9 August 1907 · page 6

The Bazaar in aid of the building fund of the Roman Catholic Church opened in the Public Hall on Monday evening, the Mayor performing…

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Anglican Synod and "Ho License."

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 10 August 1907 · page 2

The Anglican Synod has affirmed only the principle of reduction as against "no license." One of the speakers stated that one of the causes…

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Ganmain R.C. Church. Father Griffin's Resignation

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 2

The Rev. Father Griffin, who was appointed parish priest at Ganmain about 12 months ago, but who has since been compelled to resign that…

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Tennis Wagga Methodist V. Lake Albert

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 August 1907 · page 3

Excitement reached a high pitch at the court of the Methodist Tennis Club yesterday afternoon, the occasion being a match between the former and a team…

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The Attitude of the Church to Labor Melbourne Minister Seeks a Union of the Forces

The Worker · Thursday 15 August 1907 · page 11

Rev. Pearce Carey, of Melbourne, seeks to bridge the gulf between the Church and Labor. The task is not an easy one. He is, however, inspired by the success attending…

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R. C. Church Bazaar

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 16 August 1907 · page 4

The Oddfellows’ Hall, Coolamon, was en fete on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights last on the occasion…

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Presbyterian

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1907 · page 7

The tea tent at the carnival in aid of the Presbyterian Church also proved a profitable venture for the committee who took it in hand, the nett…

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St. John's Parish

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 August 1907 · page 2

Rev. Geo. A. Carver, who has been appointed rector of St John's, Wagga, will commence Sunday duty in this parish on September 8th. He will be welcomed by…

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Assaulted by Footpads. Methodist Minuter Attacked. Badly Knocked About

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 22 August 1907 · page 2

Rev. James Hindson, a Wesleyan Minister, who resides at Warrawee, on the north shore line, while proceeding to his residence, which is some distance…

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The Church and Socialism

The Worker · Thursday 22 August 1907 · page 7

Speaking at a great meeting held in the Masonic Hall, Dubbo, on the eve of the Australian general election, the Rev. C. H. S. Matthews, M.A. (brother Charles of the…

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