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Churches, 1888

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Our New Catholic Library and Reading Rooms

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 April 1888 · page 18

THE Catholic reading rooms and library established by Cardinal Moran in connection with the Bible Hall, in William-street, were publicly opened on Tuesday evening. Some time ago the…

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A Hebrew Presbyterian. (See portrait on page 759.)

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 April 1888 · page 10

Dr. Saphir may be considered to some extent as the predecessor in conversion to Christianity of Rabinowitz, and possibly his indirect instructor. The portrait of Rabinowitz we gave…

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The Duke of Norfolk's Mission to the Vatican

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 April 1888 · page 16

London, April 4.-The Mission of the Duke of Norfolk to the Vatican has failed, the Pope having refused to oppose the Nationalist movement in Ireland. The news of the failure of the…

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Lord Randolph Churchill and Coercion

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 April 1888 · page 10

London, April 10.- Lord Randolph Churchill, speaking at Birmingham last night, said he cordially agreed with the Irish policy of the Government, and also with the financial proposals of Mr…

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A School-church at Birkenhead. a Praiseworthy Undertaking

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 April 1888 · page 17

The Cardinal-Archbishop has had quite a succession of pleasant experiences of late in laying the foundation-stones of churches, schools, and con-vents in the city and suburbs but few, if any,…

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Church of England Concert

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1888 · page 6

Certainly one of the beat concerts that has been given in St. John's Schoolroom was that of English music which took place on Monday evening. The…

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Laying the Foundation Stone of St. Marks' (R.C.) Church, Birkenhead

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 14 April 1888 · page 6

A very large concourse of spectators assembled on Sunday afternoon to witness this impressive ceremony which was performed by Cardinal Moran. A good…

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Baptist Church, Parramatta

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 14 April 1888 · page 1

Until Sunday last the Baptist Church, George-street, had been closed for three or four weeks in order that :the sacred edifice might be cleaned, repainted, and some alterations effected…

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The Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 April 1888 · page 9

"Sweet day so pure, so calm, so bright, The bridal of the earth and sky."…

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Woman's Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 April 1888 · page 4

The Rev. Dr. Jefferis continued his course of lectures on "Woman's Mission " last night in the Congregational Church, Pitt-street, in the presence of a large congregation. The particular subject for this evening's lecture…

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The Anglican Synod

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 April 1888 · page 3

THE sittings of the Synod were continued yesterday, Bishop Barry presiding. On the motion of the Rev. A. W. PAIN it was agreed, " That it be referred to the…

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Woman's Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 April 1888 · page 5

As usual the Pitt-Street Congregational Church was crowded on Sunday evening, when Rev. Dr. Jefferis continued his series of lectures on " Woman's Mission in the Home aud beyond…

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Anglican Synod. Fifth Day.--monday, April 16

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 April 1888 · page 4

The diocesan synod resumed its sittings in the Chapter House, Bathurst-street, yesterday evening, the president (Bishop Barry) in the chair…

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A Nuisance to Church-goers. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1888 · page 4

Sir,—Kindly permit me a few lines to mention a nuisance which church-goers are sometimes subjected to on the suburban lines on Sundays. Last Sunday two boy musicians with harp and violin took possession of a seat in…

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Re Church Act. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1888 · page 5

Sir,—There is a matter which affects the interests of the Church of England which requires consideration. I refer to the Act requiring that a clergyman going from one diocese to another should produce a testimonial signed…

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Principal Contents of This Day's Paper. the Woonona-dinga.ee Collision. the Rabbit Commission. the Bakers' Strike. Report on the Corporation Frauds. Remarkable Bankruptcy Case. Child Burned to Death. United Liedertafels' Concert. Church of England Synod

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1888 · page 6

LEADERS: AN ADDITIONAL SITTING DAY. THE RABBIT COMMISSION. THE SANITARY CONVENIENCES OF THE…

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The Anglican Synod

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 April 1888 · page 7

THE sittings of the synod were continued and concluded yesterday, the Primate presiding. The debate on the motion of the Hon…

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Suppression of Church Bazaars

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 April 1888 · page 4

A very animated discussion took place in the Anglican Synod last night on a motion by the Rev. H. L. Jackson, incumbent of Bt. James', Sydney, to Suppress church bazaars. Mr…

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Mr. Burnett's Mission

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 April 1888 · page 5

QUEANBEYAN, Wednesday.—Mr. Matthew Burnett's lecture last night was well attended. At the close a large number came forward and donned the blue…

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Anglican Synod. Sixth Day.--tuesday, April 17

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 April 1888 · page 3

The President took the chair at 4 o clock yesterday afternoon. REVISION OF THE PRAYER-BOOK. The debate on Mr. G. H. Cox's motion--…

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