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Churches, 1886

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Lord Randolph Churchill's Attempt to Stir Up the Orangemen. a Dismal Fiasco

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 April 1886 · page 5

The Irish papers of latest dates up to Feb. 27 contains lengthy and amusing accounts of Lord Randolph Churchill's comedy-tragedy performances in Ulster. Even the Dublin EXPRESS…

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The School-church at Rookwood

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 April 1886 · page 15

THE arrangements made by Father Furlong for the laying and blessing of the corner-stone of the school-church at Rookwood were successfully carried out on Sunday afternoon. The ceremony…

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The Presbyterian Church of New South Wales. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 April 1886 · page 5

Sir,—In his last letter, Mr Anderson attempts to throw odium on me for writing under a nom de plume. Both in the press and privately strenuous efforts have been made to discover my name. What is in a name? Would the [?]…

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Pictures in the Churches. the Cathedral

Globe · Monday 12 April 1886 · page 5

The Bishop would deliver himself on divorce. And, therefore, shall we say his Cathedral was crowded ? Not if we purpose to be accurate in inference or…

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New Church at Petersham

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 April 1886 · page 7

On Saturday afternoon a new building, in connection with the Church of England, was formally opened and dedicated at West Petersham. The name of the new church is the Holy…

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The Presbyterian Church of New South Wales. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 April 1886 · page 5

Sir,—I shall only ask you to afford me a very small amount of space to reply to your anonymous correspondent, as I think, as probably you do, that the discussion has been too protracted already…

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The Church Op England in Queensland (By Telegraph)

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 April 1886 · page 6

BRISBANE, Monday.--A meeting planned by Bishop Webber and the Anglican Diocesan Council for the purpose of promoting the establishment of a Bishop…

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Holy Trinity Church, Petersham. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 April 1886 · page 4

Sir,—In your report of the opening of Holy Trinity Church, Dulwich Hill, you mention that among the clergymen who assisted on the occasion was the Rev. J. Clarke, "the Incumbent." Allow me to point out that the Rev. J…

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Presbyterian Church

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 14 April 1886 · page 3

THROUGH the kindness (says the “Presbyterian” of the 10th instant) of two friends, the scholars, to the number of over 60, had a pleasant day’s outing on 27th ult., in the…

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Mission Ships of the London Missionary Society. the Messenger of Peace

Illustrated Sydney News · Thursday 15 April 1886 · page 20

While the negotiations were in progress at Sapapalii for planting in Samoa the standard of the Prince of Peace, the chief, Malietoa, was absent on Upolu, engaged in a disastrous war. Messengers were despatched…

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Our London Letter. March 5,1886. Morley and Churchill

Evening News · Thursday 15 April 1886 · page 7

Although, the proceedings of the House of Commons have been devoid of interest, and Hull in the extreme, we have not been altogether without politi-cal excitement. There has been a very pretty…

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Catholic Cemeteries

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 18

THE undermentioned have been appointed trustees of land set apart for cemeteries mentioned in connection with their names:—Cemetery at Bexhill, set apart for Catholic burial-ground, the…

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Catholic Choral Society

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 14

IT will, we are sure, be welcome intelligence to many that the proposed establishment of a Catholic musical association for the study of Church music has received the full approval of the…

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Catholic. Diocesan Visitation

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 14

HIS Eminence the Cardinal, we are informed, will commence his visitation of the Archdiocese a few weeks after Easter. His Eminence will be accompanied by the Very Rev. Dr. O'Haran…

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"The English Catholic's Vademecum."

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 11

This short Manual of General Devotion, compiled by a priest, is a marvellous medley. The copy now before us belongs to the twenty[?]eighth thousands, according to the…

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Catholic Officials in Ireland

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 5

It has been so often the cause of complaint that Irishmen, especially Irish Catholics, are unjustly excluded from places of influence and emolument in Ireland, it is but fair, now that…

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Concert in Aid of the Catholic Church at Orange

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 14

THE Western ADVOCATE gives a lengthy and very favourable notice of the successful concert given in the Oddfellows' Hall, on the evening of Thursday week. Mrs. W. M'Donald…

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The Presbyterian Church of New South Wales. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 9

Sir,—The case must be a bad one which will not stand fair criticism, and I will allow your readers to decide as to whether Mr. Anderson has either met my arguments or refuted my statements…

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Catholic. the Cardinal at St. John's School

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 17

CARDINAL Moran paid a visit to St. John's school, Kent-street south, on Thursday, 8th inst. The object of his Eminence's visit was to distribute the prizes to the pupils; and the schoolroom, instead…

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A Defence of Social Entertainments in Catholic Schoolrooms

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 April 1886 · page 15

THE following we take from the LONDON TABLET, February 20:— The Right Rev. Monsignor Goddard writes giving us fuller particulars with respect to the…

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