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Churches, 1916

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Church Appeal

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 4

A collection is to be taken up next Sunday in St. Michael's Church, in aid of St. John's College, attached to the University of Sydney. The…

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Prisoners in a Church

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 9 September 1916 · page 4

During the attack on Vermandovillers 50 French soldiers captured 80 Germans and shut them in a church. The Germans counter-attacked the…

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Church Appeal

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 September 1916 · page 2

Rev. M. J. O'Reilly, C.M, rector of St. John's College within the University of Sydney, was the preacher at St. Michael's yesterday at both morning…

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Presbyterian Mission

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 September 1916 · page 2

The mission services for the Wagga and district Presbyterian community, which are being conducted by the Rev. J. M'Gee, of Holbrook, and Rev…

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Three Hundred Churches

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Thursday 14 September 1916 · page 7

Of deep interest in the eyes of most of us is a little island called Patmos. Patmos has an entirely Greek population of four thousand, mostly…

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Methodist Church

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 4

A second series of addresses on Christianity and the war will be delivered by the Rev. R. H. Campbell, commencing next Sunday…

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The Super—lutheran Church

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2

(The Tagliche Rundschan has published an article by Judge von Zastrow, of Berlin, on the Future National Church. It is to unite religion and love of the Fatherland; to…

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A Church Happening

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2

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 stronger, with a piece of…

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Church News. Services for Sunday Next. Church of England

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 2

15th p.m. Friday (to-night), .Marrar 8 p.m. Sept 17—13th Sunday After Trinity 8 a.m. Holy Communion, Coolamon…

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Ganmain. Church of England Bazaar

Coolamon Farmers' Review · Friday 15 September 1916 · page 3

This bazaar was . opened on Tuesday night last by Mr. McGrath, of. Wagga, who, in the absence of of Mr. Jas. Lynam, made a few well-chosen remarks, in…

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Presbyterian Mission

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 16 September 1916 · page 4

The mission in connection with the Presbyterian community in Wagga and district being conducted by Rev. Mr. M'Gee, of Holbrook, and Rev…

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Venice Churches Bombed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 16 September 1916 · page 2

An Austrian aeroplane over Venice bombed the San Giovannie Paolo, the most important church in Venice except San Marco. Pictures of Titian…

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Methodist Recommendation

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 September 1916 · page 2

A committee representing the Methodist Church in Queensland, has carried a resolution recommending Mr. Hughes' proposals to favorable…

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Recent Catholic Fair

Daily Advertiser · Monday 18 September 1916 · page 2

At St. Michael's Church yesterday. Monsignor Buckley made a financial statement regarding the poster fair recently held in the Great Southern in…

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St. James' Church of England, Stockinbingal. Annual-flower and Industrial Exhibition

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 19 September 1916 · page 2

A very successful flower and industrial exhibition was held in Ellwood's hall on Wednesday, 13th instant, in aid of St. James' Church of England,…

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Catholic Federation

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 21 September 1916 · page 2

A well-attended meeting of the local branch was held in the Guild Hall on Sunday night, 17th inst., presided over by the Rev. Monsignor Buckley. The…

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"Moving Forts." Winston Churchill's Idea. Cars Built in America

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 21 September 1916 · page 4

The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Lloyd George), to an interview on Monday, referred to the use by the British of the new armoured motor…

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Presbyterian School Hall Foundation Stone Laid by Mr. W. W. KILLEN

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 22 September 1916 · page 1

A pleasing function took place on Wednesday afternoon last, and one which marks an epoch in the history of the Presbyterian Church…

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Presbyterian Tea Meeting

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 27 September 1916 · page 4

A tea meeting was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday in aid of the Presbyterian Church. The tables were well arranged, and the splendid…

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Mission of Peace. Mr. Gerard Going Home. with Suggestions From Germany. New York

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 September 1916 · page 2

A despatch received here from Berlin says that Herr von Jagow visited Mr. Gerard, American Ambassador at Berlin, to-day. The latter goes to…

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