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Churches, 1885

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Catholic. the Cardinal's Circular

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 November 1885 · page 9

WE have received a copy of the following important circular:— Rev. Dear Sir,—To the effect that all the faithful throughout the Archdiocese may have an…

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Sir H. D. Wolfs Mission

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 November 1885 · page 17

London, Oct. 31.—Sir Henry Drummond Wolff, who arrived here from Constantinople yesterday, bad an audience with the Sultan to-day. His Highness declared that he would warmly support…

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America. a Notable Catholic Missionary

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 November 1885 · page 7

Father Vaughan, of the great English Catholic family, which (says a San Francisco paper) in this generation has given four sons to the priesthood, including the late Archbishop…

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Radical Attacks on the Established Churches

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 November 1885 · page 17

London, Nov. 2.—The Radieals are modifying their attacks upon the Established Churches of England and Scotland…

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Church of England

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 7 November 1885 · page 11

LONDON, November 4.—A movement is being promoted in London for the defence of the Established Church against the attacks of the Radicals. Earl Grey, Lord Selbourne, the Duke…

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Waverley Presbyterian Church

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 November 1885 · page 5
Also in Evening News

On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Graham, of Strathearn, laid the corner-stone of the Presbyterian School-Church now being built on an excellent site in Victoria-street, Charing Cross,…

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Waverley Presbyterian Church

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 November 1885 · page 7

The corner-stone of the Presbyterian school church now in course of erection in Victoriastreet, Charing Cross, Waverley, was laid on Saturday afternoon, the interesting ceremony…

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New Presbyterian Churches. Waverley

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 November 1885 · page 4

On Saturday afternoon the foundation-stone of a new Presbyterian church was laid at Waverley, by Mrs. Grahame, wife of the Hon. W. Grahame, M.L.C. The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of spectators,…

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New Churches. Newtown Presbyterian Church

Evening News · Monday 9 November 1885 · page 3

The foundation-stone of a new Presbyterian church was laid in Newtown on Saturday afternoon by Mr. John Gardiner, in the presence of a numerous assemblage. Before the ceremony a short service was held…

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The Roman Catholic Plenary Council. the Order of Ceremonies and Services

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 November 1885 · page 7

The Plenary Council, or, as it is also styled, the National Synod, of the Australia will commence at St. Mary's Cathedral on Saturday next, and the fact that all the Roman Catholic…

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Leiehhardt Presbyterian Church

Evening News · Wednesday 11 November 1885 · page 5

A tea and public meeting was held in the temporary Presbyterian Church, Leichhardt, on Tuesday night, under the presidency of Rev.A.Gardiner, of the Glebe. Addresses were delivered by the chairman. the Revs…

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The Leichhardt Presbyterian Church

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 November 1885 · page 6

For some time past the Presbyterians of Leichhardt have been striving to establish a church, and a few months ago they secured the services of the Rev. H. A. Hutchison. Service…

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A Church Struck by Lightning

Evening News · Wednesday 11 November 1885 · page 3
Also in The Daily Telegraph

A short but severe thunderstorm passed over Parramatta on Tuesday. At [?] a terrific clap of thunder occurred which sent the residents rushing round looking for the damage, when it was discovered that…

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St. John's Church, Parramatta, Struck My Lightning

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 November 1885 · page 5

The southernmost of the two towers of St. John's Church, Parramatta, was struck by lightning about a quarter-past 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, during a brief thunderstorm, and was considerably damaged. The storm…

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Melbourne [?]eots Church

Evening News · Thursday 12 November 1885 · page 4

A large audience, principally of ladies, attended the meeting of the Victorian Presbyterian Assembly on Wednesday, when the Scots Church affair was brought up. Professor M'Donald read the statement…

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CHURCH of England Temperance Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 November 1885 · page 5

The central committee of the Church of England Temperance Society met at the Church Society's Rooms, Phillip-street, yesterday afternoon; the Rev. A. W. Pain in the chair. The proceedings were commenced with…

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The Scots Church Dispute. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 November 1885 · page 9

A large audience, principally of ladies, attended the meeting of the Presbyterian Assembly to-day, when the Scots Church affair was brought up. Professor M'Donald read the statement of the case…

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New Australian Church

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 November 1885 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Wednesday.--A meeting of persons favourable to the establishment of a new Australian church, to be conducted by the Rev. Charles Strong, was hold to-night…

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