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Churches, 1916

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Church and the War. Motion by Presbyterian Assembly. Support of the Government. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1916 · page 4

The war was discussed at great length at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church to-day. A motion was carried declaring the…

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Ripe for Peace. Story From Germany U.S. Ambassador's Mission. New York

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 28 September 1916 · page 2

A despatch from Berlin states that Herr von Jagow, German Roreign Minister, visited Mr. Gerard, the United States Ambassador to-day…

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She Hated Churchyards. A Woman's Bercarement

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 28 September 1916 · page 3

"I suppose I am going to die," said the sick husband, taking his wife's band tenderly in his own. "I'm afraid so, dear," she replied. "The…

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Presbyterian Church

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 2

Mr. George Nesbitt, from St. Andrew's college, Sydney, has arrived in Cootamundra to take charge of the work in connection with the Presbyterian…

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How Things Are Done. How a Church Bell Is Bung

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 2

There are various ways of ringing largo bells, such as these hung in cathedrals and churches. They may be swung so that the hanging tongue strikes against the inside rim…

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Church News. Services for Sunday Next. Church of England

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 2

Oct 1st—15th Sunday Alter Trinity 8 a.m. Holy Communion, Coolamon 10 30 a.m,. Matins and Sermon, Marrar 3 p.m., Memorial Service, Warren…

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A Church Happening

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 29 September 1916 · page 4

A funny thing happened to a young lady who was attending her church a few Sundays ago. Sitting-directly before her was a tall well-dressed stranger, with a piece of…

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Attitude of the Roman Catholic Church. Letter From Apostolic Delegate

Daily Advertiser · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

The following letter has been sent by the Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop Cerretti, to Dr. Dubig, Coadjutor-Archbishop of Brisbane:—…

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The Wily Ferdinand. Story of Bulgar King's New Peace Mission

Tumbarumba Times · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 4

When M. Stambuloff was assassinated Tsar (then Prince) Ferdinand of Bulgaria was away establishing an alibi. He has now again deserted the country in her hour of…

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Church News. services for Sunday Next

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 6 October 1916 · page 2

Oct 8th—16th Sunday After [?] 8 am Holy Communton [?]…

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Question of Peace. Is Germany Making Overtures? Mr. Gerard's Mission to President Wilson Brusiloff's Activity. Keeping the Enemy Busy. the Menage Over Roumania. America and Peace. German Proposals. Dr. Wilson's Attitude. New York

Daily Advertiser · Monday 9 October 1916 · page 2

There is a concensus of opinion that Mr. Gerard, American Ambassador, is brining peace proposals from Germany, but it is believed that in view…

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Farewell Sermons at Christ Church

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 10 October 1916 · page 3

The Rev. R. Hamilton, who leaves Cootamundra this week to take up work at the Cathedral, Goulburn, before proceeding to his own parish, preached at…

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Submarine Menace. America and Germany "A Wave of Indignation." Mr. Gerard's Real Mission. Ruthless Submarining to Be Resumed. Ambassador "Preparing United States for Worst Contingency." Peace Appeal. Germany's Final Bluff. Forcing American Mediation. the Psychological Moment. Submarine War. Portland (U.s.a.)

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 11 October 1916 · page 2

President Wilson, in a statement regarding the submarine attacks, says: "The German Government will be held to the complete fulfilment of its promise…

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Anglican Synod

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 October 1916 · page 2

All the Anglican Bishops of Australia are at present in Sydney attending the General Synod. The only prelates who are not there are those of Perth,…

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Presbyterian Girls' Guild

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1916 · page 2

A very enjoyable and interesting evening was held in the Presbyterian schoolroom on Tuesday evening, when the gentlemen members of the guild…

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Methodist Tea Meeting. Successful Event

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 12 October 1916 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon in glorious weather the members of the Methodist Church and their friends, came from all parts of the district to take part in…

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American Ambassador. Reticent About Mission. New York

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1916 · page 2

Mr. Gerard, American Ambassador at Berlin, who has arrived, refused to comment on the "World's" wireless despatch or otherwise indicate the nature…

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Matong Catholic Church

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 2

The foundation stone of a new Catholic Church at Matong will be blessed and laid by the Very Rec. Dr. Gallagher, Bishop of Goulburn…

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Methodist Tea Meeting

Daily Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 2

A tea meeting in connection with the Methodist Church was held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night. There was a large attendance, the Mayor, Ald…

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A Sensible Stand Catholic Church and the Referendum

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 13 October 1916 · page 7

The following letter has been sent by the Apostolic Delegate, Archbishop Cerretti, to Dr. Duhig, Coadjutor-Archbishop of Brisbane:…

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