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Churches, 1884

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Drawing in Our Catholic Schools

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 December 1884 · page 17

NOT the least notable feature in the progressive system of education followed by the Jesuit Fathers in this colony is the introduction of drawing into their colleges, as an integrant part…

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Letters to the Editor. the Catholic Schools of N. S. Wales. (To the Editor.)

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 December 1884 · page 17

SIR,— Your correspondent, "Fair Play," charges me with having gone out of my way to make comparisons. In saying this, he makes two misstatements. Neither did I go out of my way, nor…

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Attempted Murder of a Roman Catholic Bishop. a Sword and Pistol Attack at the Altar. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 December 1884 · page 4

ARMIDALE, Friday.--On Christmas morning a great deal of excitement prevailed here consequent upon a report that an attempt had been made on the life of Dr Torreggiani, the Roman Catholic…

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St. Paul's Church, Redfern

Evening News · Saturday 27 December 1884 · page 5

On Christmas Day a large congregation assembled at the morning service. The church was simply but beautifully decorated with ferns, flowers, Christmas bush, &c. In the chancel were the tests, "God…

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What Sort of Music Should Be Per-formed in Our Churches

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 December 1884 · page 7

The Secretary of the Congregation; of Rites, Mgr. Lorenza Salviati, has just addressed to the Bishops of Italy a circular on the important liturgical question of sacred music. The aim of the recent…

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Church of England Grammar School

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 27 December 1884 · page 1289

The annual "speech night" and distribution of prizes in connection' with the Church of England Grammar School, was held on the 18th fast, in the Protestant Hall, which was crowded with relatives and friends of the pupils The…

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Festivals of the Church. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 30 December 1884 · page 6

Sir,-- The discord at the evening service of one of our principal churches on Xmas night was exceedingly painful to listen to; cannot the church officers apply a remedy ? I have no hesitation in saying…

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