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Churches, 1843

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Colonial Politics. Disruption of the Church of Scotland

The Colonial Observer · Wednesday 27 September 1843 · page 1

THIS momentous event to which the entire British nation have been looking forward for some time past -- some with hope, others with fear, but most, of all with absolute…

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General Assembly of the Free Presbyterian Church

The Colonial Observer · Saturday 30 September 1843 · page 2

From an early hour in the day the greater part of the space appropriated to the public in the hall taken by this non-intrusion party, in which to hold their inceting, was filled by a numerous audience anxiously…

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Church Clocks, Bells, and Chimes. To the Editors of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 September 1843 · page 4

GENTLEMEN,—Time-worn clocks, peals of bells, and musical chimes, are distinguishing characteristics of the churches in England, and they are identified with so…

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St. Patrick's Society. Society for the Propagation of the Faith. and Catholic Institute

Australasian Chronicle · Wednesday 4 October 1843 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above societies was held in the Catholic School Room, Castlereagh street, on Sunday evening last, and was as usual most numerously attended…

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Chimes and Church Bells

Australasian Chronicle · Wednesday 4 October 1843 · page 2

WE copy in our present number a well written letter that appeared in the Herald of Saturday on the "soul stirring" subject of " Chimes and Church Bells, "and the admirers of a " merry peal" must…

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Church Clocks, Bells, and Chimes

Australasian Chronicle · Wednesday 4 October 1843 · page 3

Time worn clocks, peals. of bells, and musical [?]himes, are distinguishing characteristics of the churches in England. and they are identified with so many associations, both pleasant and painful,…

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English Extracts. Prospects of the Church of Scotland. (From the Spectator.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 October 1843 · page 4

MORE than four hundred ordained ministers, with great part of their own Kirksession and congregations, increased by adherents from the congregations of other…

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Catholic Education. Petition of the Catholic Bishops. To the Right Honorable and Honorable the Commons of Great Britain and Ireland, in Parliament assembled

Australasian Chronicle · Saturday 7 October 1843 · page 3

We, the undersigned Roman Catholic Bishops and Vicars Apostolic exercising spiritual juriadiction over the Catholics of England, beg to approach your honourable house, and respectfully to solicit the…

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The Church of England, and Dr. Lang's Scheme of Education

The Sydney Record · Saturday 7 October 1843 · page 6

The subjoined petition was sent to this office at a late hour yesterday-afternoon. It has originated with the clergy and lay defenders of the Church of England, and…

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The Church Question. a Tale of a Hive of Bess. "I'll tell you a tale of" a Hive of Bess. "You may laugh or cry at, just as you please."

The Australian · Saturday 7 October 1843 · page 4

In a lovely Garden, blooming and bright, Cheered every morn by the summer light; Where the heath and tretoil, fragrant as fair, Filled with sweet perfume the pleasant air;…

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Church of Scotland

The Australian · Saturday 7 October 1843 · page 2

WE have made room, in this day's paper for the declaration of the Constitutional Ministers of the Church of Scotland, who have adhered to the terms of the contract…

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Declaration by the Committee of the Constitutional Party in the Church of Scotland

The Australian · Saturday 7 October 1843 · page 4

Hn reference to the present state of, Ecclesiastical Controversy in the Church, and its Relations to the Government and Constitution of the Country…

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Church of Scotland. (Compiled from the Scottish Guardian.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 October 1843 · page 4

THE great excitement which has prevailed in town since the beginning of the week, regarding the near meeting of Assembly, was on Thursday increased to the utmost…

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Church of Scotland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 October 1843 · page 2

As the recent secession of a large body of Ministers from the Church of Scotland is an important event, we have, in order that our readers may fully understand the…

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To the Deputation From Glas­gow to Her Majesty's Govern­ment, on the Present State of the Church of Scotland. Putney Heath, March 10, 1843

The Australian · Tuesday 10 October 1843 · page 4

Gentlemen.—You did me the honor lately to consult me on the course which you should take in the present difficult position of the affairs of your Church…

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Irish Votes on the Scottish Church Question

The Australian · Tuesday 10 October 1843 · page 4

We observe, that in the majority, there were several of the Irish members from whom a different vote was expected. Twenty-six Irish members voted. By eleven of…

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Legislative Council. Thursday, October 5. (Continued from our last publication.) Church Establishments

Morning Chronicle · Wednesday 11 October 1843 · page 4

The COL. SECRETARY said, as it was past eight o'clock, the council might wish to adjourn. The estimate was as follows:— CHURCH OF ENGLAND…

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St. Patrick's Church

Morning Chronicle · Wednesday 11 October 1843 · page 3

While reviewing the various Churches and institutions for education in this colony, various suggestions occur. On one hand, their external character, bearing directly on the convenience and health of…

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Thursday, October 12. The SPEAKER took his seat at the usual hour. Roman Catholic Schoolmasters

Morning Chronicle · Saturday 14 October 1843 · page 2

Mr. WENTWORTH presented a petition from certain Roman Catholic schoolmasters, praying that the council would make provision for the payment to them of certain arrears of salaries due, and which…

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Legislative Council. Thursday, October 12, 1843. The House met at threo o'clock. Roman Catholic Schoolmaster

The Australian · Saturday 14 October 1843 · page 2

Mr. WENTWORTH presented a Petition from certain Roman Catholic Schoolmasters getting forth that, from what they submitted was a misapplication of the money voted for…

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