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Churches, 1894

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Catholic Bazaar, Yass

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 16

It will be remembered a few weeks ago the grand result of the bazaar held in the hall of the Mechanics Institute, for building purposes in connection with the Catholic church, appeared…

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Catholic Cadet Band

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 15

The cadet band of St. Mary's Cathedral school will, with the permission of the Marist Brothers, play in Hyde Park this (Friday) evenings under Bandmaster Hutchinson…

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Blessing a Mission Cross

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 15

THERE was a very large congregation at St. Canice's Church, Darlinghurst, on Sunday afternoon to witness the blessing of the Mission Cross just erected near the principal entrance. The…

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Presbyterian Concert at Balmain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 10

At the Balmain Presbyterian Lecture Hall, Campbell-street, last night, a musical evening was given by the choir of the church assisted by friends. The choir, under the leadership of Mr. Alex. Bowen,…

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Presbyterian Church Lands. Deputation to the Minister for Lands

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 11

A deputation, representing the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales, yesterday waited upon the Minister for Lands asking for definite instructions to be given…

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Presbyterian Church and School Lands. Deputation to the Minister

The Australian Star · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 2

A deputation representing the Presbyterian Church, introduced by the Hon. J. Kidd, waited on the Minister for Lands yesterday afternoon with regard…

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A New Catholic Library

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 15

WE have to record a most important movement in connection with the Society of St. Vincent do Paul, the progress and development of which will be watched with keen interest by those who are…

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Catholic the Health of the Cardinal

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 15

His Eminence has quite recovered from the cold which threatened to bring on a fresh attack of illness. He was at St. Mary's on Wednesday and attended to several matters of importance…

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Maloga Aboriginal Mission. Mr. Matthews in Parramatta. at the Congregational

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 2

On Saturday evening last Mr. Daniel Matthews and his two daughters, who have charge of a mission station to the aborigines on the Murray River, arrived in…

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Colonel Forbes Gordon. a Descendant of an Old Catholic Family

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 7

We announce with regret (says the Catholic Times, March 16) the death oil Colonel Forbes Gordon, which took place at Southport, Lancashire. He had nearly completed his 81st year…

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St. Francis' Church, Paddington

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 15

The sanctuary of the above church has taken a new and beautiful tone from the hands of the decorators who have just completed the painting of the wall to the reap of it. The painting was a…

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St. Canice's Church Debt

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 15

At the nine o'clock Mess in St. Canice's, Darlinghurst, on Sunday last, the Rev. P. J. Walshe called the attention of the congregation to the fact that the church debt amounted to 24000…

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Church Disestablishment in Wales. the Irish Precedent Followed Adverse Opinions of the Conservative Press. London, April 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 9

In the House of Commons last night Mr. H. H. Asquith, Home Secretary, moved for leave to introduce a bill for the disestablishment of the English Church…

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The English Church Union (N.s.w. Branch). to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 10

Sir,—Mr. F. B. Kyngdon should at least be correct in his figures. He does not quote accurately, and is apparently as much behind the times in this matter as in his churchmanship. Mr. Kyngdon…

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Lands Granted for Church Purposes. the Church Wants the Title Deeds. a Distrustful Minister and an Indignant Clergyman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 5

An influential deputation,representing the Presbyterian General Assembly, wanted upon the Minister for Lands yesterday to ask that the title deeds of certain lands which had been granted for specific…

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St. John's Church Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 7

The annual meeting of St. John's (Parramatta) Auxiliary to the Church Society was held on Thursday evening. Archdeacon Gunther presided. The treasurer's report showed that during the year the…

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Church Helps

The Methodist · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 3

GRAFTON.—The open-air service held at Commercial Bank corner last Saturday evening. while hundreds thronged the streets, was quite a success. The Rev…

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Welcome. Wesley Church, Chippendale

The Methodist · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 10

A very pleasant meeting was held in the school-room, Regent-street, last Tuesday evening, when a very hearty welcome was given to Rev, B. J. Meek…

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A Visit to Rome. a Traveller's Impressions. The Cathedrals and Churches. Historic Places and Paintings -- An Interesting Letter

The Australian Star · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 8

The following interesting letter is a continuation of a series of similar articles on travel in the East which have appeared in the STAR. The writer dates his letter from…

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The Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 28 April 1894 · page 3

An excellent concert was given on Tuesday evening in the Presbyterian Church, Newtown, by members of the church choir, assisted by friends The Rev. T. W. Dunn…

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