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Churches, 1915

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A New "Noah." the "Ark" Sails. European Peace Mission. New York

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 December 1915 · page 2

To the tune of "I didn't raise my boy to be a soldier," Mr. Ford's ark has sailed. The nick-name was due to the Secretary. Mr. Bryan, who was…

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Lockhart Catholic Church

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 8 December 1915 · page 2

On Christmas Day, Mass will be celebrated at the Oratory, "Milford Haven" (Mr Wm Morton's residence) at 6 a.m. and at St. Mary's,…

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The Peace Mission

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 December 1915 · page 2

Mr. Henry Ford, the American motor millionaire, does not appear to mind cushing in where angels fear to tread. It is probable that the…

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Methodist Continential. a Big Success

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 17 December 1915 · page 2

The continental organised by the Methodst Laidies' Church Aid, took place under most favourable weather conditions on Saturday evening in the…

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Church of England

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 17 December 1915 · page 2

The Guild of St. Andrew’s intend holding their final Monthly Evening on Wednesday. 22nd inst., at 8 p.m. Admission will be by silver com, and the…

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Catholic Schools. Speech by Monsignor Buckley. Moral and Secular Education

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 December 1915 · page 3

Speaking in the Oddfellows' Hall yesterday afternoon, at the joint concert and prize giving in connection with the Christian Brothers' High…

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Opening of the Murrumbarrah presbyterian Church

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 21 December 1915 · page 2

Last Wednesday was a red letter day in the history of the Presbyterians of this district, says the 'Signal' for they were presented with one of the…

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Catholic Federation

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 December 1915 · page 2

A meeting of the committee of the above was held in the Guild Hall last evening. There was a fair, attendance of members, the Rt. Rev…

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The Ford Peace Mission. Bitter Invective Against America. Munition Factories Condemned. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 22 December 1915 · page 2

Mr. Ford ingratiated himself and his party with pro-Germans at Copenhagen by making the bitterest attack on American munition factories, which he…

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German Church Shut

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 24 December 1915 · page 2

The authorities have closed indefinitely the Forest Hill German Church. There had been strong local protest against the services being conducted in German. It…

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Christ Church Sunday School

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 December 1915 · page 2

Last Monday evening was a night out for the children attending Christ Church School, the occasion being the annual distribution of prizes. Yet…

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Day of Intercession. Prime Minister and the Churches. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 December 1915 · page 2

Mr. W. M. Hughes to-day announced that he intended asking all clergymen to set aside Sunday, January 2, as a day for prayer throughout…

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Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 December 1915 · page 3

Only one servite (morning) was held in the Methodist Church. The Rev. E. Dyer officiated and took as his text Luke 2 and 15, "Let us now go even…

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Roman Catholic

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 December 1915 · page 3

There were three Masses—the first at 7.30 o'clock in the Convent, and the others at 9 and 11 o'clock in St. Michael's Church. Monsignor Buckley…

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St. John's Church of England

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 December 1915 · page 3

The usual Christmas services were held in St. John's Church of England, Canon Pike officiating…

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Christmas in the Trenches. No Cessation of Fighting. Peace Mission Abandoned. Condition of the Kaiser. Sensational Rumors. Appeal to British Workers. the "Only Alternative." the Balkans. Greece. Premier's Resignation. Refused. Evacuation of Macedonia. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 December 1915 · page 2

M. Skouloudis, the Greek Premier, offered to resign, hut King Constantino refused to accept his resignation. The Greek Government has secured…

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Mr. Ford and His "Mission." Million Dollars for Propaganda. London

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 29 December 1915 · page 2

Mr. Henry Ford, who in roaming the ocean in search of peace, has announced his readiness to spend a million dollars for peace propaganda work in…

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Amusing Scene in a Church

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 30 December 1915 · page 6

The congregation at a place of worship at Sparkhill recently experienced ( says the. " Birmingham Despatch " ) a sensation that few…

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All Saints' Church

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Thursday 30 December 1915 · page 2

On Sunday, 19th inst, a memorial service was conducted by Rev. Burgess, at above church, in connection with the death, from wounds, of…

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