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Churches, 1875

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A Thoroughly Roman Catholic Country--ecuador

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 29 May 1875 · page 4

We do not know how many dioceses, and even entire countries, have been dedicated to the "Sacred Heart." We remember that M. de Bolcastre, and some deputies of the "Right" of…

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Pastoral Letter of the Right Rev. Dr. Murray, Bishop of Maitland. To the Catholic Clergy and Laity of the Diocese of Maitland

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 29 May 1875 · page 14

DEARLY BELOVED BRETHREN AND CHILDREN IN CHRIST,— I bog to remind yon that the Novena, in honour of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, will commence this year on the 27th May, and…

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Laying the Foundation Stone of New Presbyterian Church, Mudgee. [From Our Correspondent.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 May 1875 · page 3

IN last Wednesday afternoon the foundation stone of the new Presbyterian Church, at Mudgoe, was laid by Mrs. Dickeen. These was a large attendance present—there being some…

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Presbyterian Church, Mudgee

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 5 June 1875 · page 712

On the 26th ultimo, the foundation stone of the new Presbyterian Church, at Mudgee, was laid by Mrs. Dickson. There was a large attendance present—there being some 300 or 400 persons in attendance. the Freemasons, decked…

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Opening of St. Edward's Church at Canowindra

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 June 1875 · page 11

IT is seldom, if ever, that a correspodent of Canowindra intrudes upon your valuable space; but an event occurred on last Sunday which for the nonce caused quite a stir in our quiet…

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Church of England, Haslem's Creek

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 5 June 1875 · page 5

On Friday evening, 21st instant, a tea meeting was held at Haslem's Creek, the object being to raise sufficient funds to pay off the debt remaining on the building, which has been but…

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A Groom Appointed Churchwarden

Evening News · Thursday 10 June 1875 · page 3

At the annual vestry meeting held at St Ives, on March 30, the Vicar, who is high Rituslist, having been unable to get anyone to act as his church wardens for the ensuing year, appointed his…

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Wombat Catholic Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 12 June 1875 · page 12

ON Sunday, according to appointment, the Right Rev. Dr. Lanigan, Bishop of Goulburn, performed the ceremony of blessing and opening St. Columbanus's Roman Catholic Church, at…

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A Groom Appointed Churchwarden

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 June 1875 · page 27

At the annual vestry meeting held at St Ives, on March 30, the Vicar, who is a high Ritualist, having been unable to get anyone to act as his churchwardens for the ensuing year, appointed his…

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Sydney City Mission

Evening News · Tuesday 15 June 1875 · page 2

The thirteenth annual meeting of the Sydney City Mission was held in the old Temperance Hall, Pitt-street, last evening. Mr. J. H. [?] presided. After the meeting sang a hymn, the Rev. Mr. Gaud…

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Sydney City Mission. Annual Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 June 1875 · page 6

THE annual meeting of the above was held yesterday evening in the Old Temperance Hall, Pitt-street. The attendance was very fair. The chair was takenby Mr. J. H. Goodlet. The proceedings were commenced with…

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Mission Services

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 19 June 1875 · page 3

During the latter half of the week, Mission Services have been held at the King’s School Chapel, for the special benefit of the boys. The Rev. T. R. C…

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Catholic Directory. JUNE

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 June 1875 · page 10

Thursday, the Feast of Nativity of St. John the Baptist, a Day of Devotion. Sunday, 20.—5th Sunday after Pentecost. St Silverius, PM dup. Ad Mat Lult…

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Cooktown. Solemn Dedication of St. Mary's Catholic Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 June 1875 · page 14

THE dedication, and opening of the above church took took place on Sunday last, May 9th, with nil the imposing observances' of the Roman Ritual. The ceremony had been postponed…

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Sydney City Mission. Annual Meeting

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 June 1875 · page 783

THE annual netting of the above was held on Monday evening in the Old Temperance Hall, Pi[?]-street. The attendance was very fair. The chair was taken by Mr. J. H. Goodlet. The proceedings were commenced with…

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Victoria. Bt. Francis's Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 June 1875 · page 8

A PRETTY little altar dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, has been recently erected in St. Francis's Church, Lonsdale street, to the right of the high altar outside the sanctuary, and…

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St. Mark's Church, Darling Point

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 June 1875 · page 20

IN continuing our illustrations of the architecture and suburban scenery of Sydney, we give this week an engraving of St. Mark's Church, Darling Point. St. Mark's Church, which was built twenty-five years ago,…

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New Catholic Church, Sandridge

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 June 1875 · page 7

The memorial stone of the new Catholic church of St. Joseph, Sandridge, was laid on Sunday, 13th instant, by his Grace the Most Rev. Dr. Goold. Mass was celebrated at 11…

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Catholic Directory. JUNE

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 June 1875 · page 10

To-morrow the Vigil of SS. Peter and Paul a Tasting Day. Tuesday, Festival of SS. Peter and Paul, a Day of Obligation. Friday the Feast of the…

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Roman Catholic Arguments

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 26 June 1875 · page 2

SIR,--The most important question of the day is the renewed activity of the Papist Church, and its attacks upon, our liberties--social, religious, and political. It thus becomes the duty…

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