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Churches, 1879

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Church of England School, Ryde. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 July 1879 · page 6

Sir,—"Eye-witness," in a letter in your issue of the 27th ultimo, intimates that the present elergyman at Ryde "has done his utmost to Keep up the Church of England School there. " Might I ask "Eye-witness" is it not…

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Catholic School, Mudgee

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 July 1879 · page 20

At the Roman Catholic school, the pupils were examined and prizes distributed prior to the breaking up for the Midwinter Vacation (says the Mudgee Independent). The examination was…

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St. James Mission Flag

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 5 July 1879 · page 1

YOUR co-operation is sought, and for such purpose we ask your consideration of the following statement, referring to the work and wants of the Seamen's Mission in connection with the parish of St. James', Wickham. The Missionary visits daily as many ships as are accessible, and seeks to…

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Mission Work in Bohemia

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 5 July 1879 · page 9

The seventeen Provinces of Austria, which make up the country of Bohemia, covering more than 20,000 square miles, are enclosed on every side by lofty, wild, and dreary mountains…

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The Spezia Mission, Italy

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 5 July 1879 · page 7

There are eight stations worked by eighteen labourers, with Spezia as their centre, in connection with this mission. John Sands, Esq., of 50 Old Broad-street, is its Treasurer, who…

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Roman Catholic University for Ireland

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 July 1879 · page 9

LONDON, June 30.—In the House of Lords, this evening, Lord Cairns introduced a bill on behalf of the Government, which he explained was intended to he a substitute for that…

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Maude; or the Anglican Sister of Mercy. CHAPTER, VIII.--Continued. the Night Op Terror

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 5 July 1879 · page 8

But Maude knew little of the causes productive of the destitution around, and her only thought was how to make the most soup, and distribute the largest amount of relief, out of the…

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Church Porch at Kitzengen, South Germany

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 5 July 1879 · page 12

Kitzengen (says a contemporary) is a Bavarian town of some importance, containing five churches, an old Rathhaus, and a fine old Gothic bridge. The inhabitants are half Catholic and half Protestant. The chief Catholic…

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Wesleyan Church Extension and Sustentation Society

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 5 July 1879 · page 30

The annual meeting of the Wesleyan Church Extension and Sustentation Society was held ill the Wesleyan Church, York-street, on Monday evening. The Rev. GEORGE HURST read the annual report, as…

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Church of England Synod

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 5 July 1879 · page 31

The sittings of the Synod were concluded on the 27th ultimo. The following is the continuation of the business:— RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS…

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The Church Association and Dr. Mackarness

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 5 July 1879 · page 9

The Church Association has addressed the following letter to the Bishop of Oxford :-- " My Lord,--Your letter, under date the 18th ultimo, calls for a few remarks. You…

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Church of England Synod. Third Day—june 26

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 July 1879 · page 41

THE Synod resumed its sitting on Thursday afternoon, the President in the chair. Having read prayers, the Rev. W. LUMSDAINE, clerical secretary, read the minutes of the previous meeting…

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Church of England Synod

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 July 1879 · page 7

The third session of the fourth Synod of the diocese of Sydney was opened on the 24th June. A religious service was held in St. Andrew's Cathedral in the morning, when the Bishop of Sydney administered the sacrament…

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Church of England School, Ryde. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 July 1879 · page 5

Sir,—Will you allow me to remark that, " On-Looker," whose letter appeared on the 1st instant, must have been looking at school matters through a dense medium of fog, or with an " evil eye." Ile asks, " is it not a fact that the…

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A Catholic University

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 12 July 1879 · page 4

THE telegram which informs us that Lord Cairns, on behalf of the Government, has introduced a Bill into the House of Lords for the establishment of a Catholic…

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The Late Mr. Richard Kenna and the Catholic Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 12 July 1879 · page 18

THE circumstances connected with the death and burial of the late Mr. Richard Kenna formed the subject of an address from the REv. Dr. Byrne at the Cathedral of Sts. Moichael and…

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The Late Mr. Kenna and the Roman Catholic Church

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 July 1879 · page 71

The following correspondence in connection with the controversy between Bishop Quinn and the late Mr. Kenna, of Bathurst, has appeared in the Bathurst Times. Mr. Kenna's letter to Bishop Quinn:—…

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Explanation of the Roman Catholic Bishop

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 July 1879 · page 13

On Sunday morning last, writes our Bathurst correspondent, the Rev. Dr. Byrne, who had been authorised by the Bishop, gave an address to the Catholics of Bathurst, at the cathedral, inreference to the scandalous reports and…

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Maude; or the Anglican Sister of Mercy. CHAPTER VIII.--Continued. the Night of Terror

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 12 July 1879 · page 8

Sister Ursula was sent for, and for some days they all remained quietly at the Cloisters. The Superior then left giving orders that they were to spend the days there and the nights at…

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The Divine Mission of the Episcopate. Pastoral Letter of the Right Rev. F. Elzear, O.s.f.c., Bishop of Armidale

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 12 July 1879 · page 17

To the Clergy and Laity of the Diocese, health and benediction in the Lord. Dearly beloved brethren and children in Jesus Christ,— We read in Holy Scripture that as…

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