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Churches, 1897

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Methodist Union

The Methodist · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 2

The following telegram from Victoria appeared in the S.M. Herald during the Conference debate:— The Rev. Dr. Watkin moved a resolution in favour of union, and…

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Sydney City Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 12

A highly successful tea and concert took place in the Glebe Mission Hall on Wednesday. Tea tables were supplied by Mesdames Hogue, M. Harris, Paleson, Boyce, Brown Crispin, Miss H[?]mmett, and…

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Catholic Country News

The Catholic Press · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 17

The pupils of the Sisters of St. Joseph's Convent, Picton, gave a very enjoyable concert in the schoolroom on Wednesday evening…

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Mission at North Sydney

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 14

THE Mission which has been conducted since the 14th instant at St. Mary's, Ridge-street, by the Rev. Fathers Colgan and Lynch, two Jesuit Fathers lately arrived from Ireland, will close on Sunday evening…

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Catholic. at the Cathedral

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 14

ON Sunday last his Eminence the Cardinal-Archbishop presided at the High Mass in the cathedral, and continuing his Lenten Lectures, took as his subject" The Sanctity of Holy Church." Father Carey…

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Correspondence. Methodist Union. to the Editor

The Methodist · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 3

SIR,—As a lover of peace and of concord, I am very sorry that the Rev. J.E.Carruthers should commence another correspondence on the vexed question of Methodist…

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Correspondence. Methodist Union. to the Editor

The Methodist · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 11

SIR,—If the letter of the Rev.J.E.Carruthers was left unanswered there certainly would be "some misconception" as to the position of the question of Methodist union…

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Catholic Literary and Debating Societies St. Joseph's

The Catholic Press · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 11

This Society held the usual weekly meeting on Monday evening, March 22. The President Mr Mulquiny, occupied the chair. Mr. Phegan announced that the election of…

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Readings in Catholic Doctrine. the Sacrament of Confirmation

The Catholic Press · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 3

You will find some grown people, and even some who are quite old, who have never been confirmed. Either they did not have the opportunity for it. when…

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An Explanation. (To the Editor of the "Catholic Press.")

The Catholic Press · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 11

Sir,—I notice in your issue of the 13th that a correspondent, writing under the signature "Clericus," takes exception to some of the Protestant community…

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Pugilistic Horrors. (To the Editor of the "Catholic Press,"

The Catholic Press · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 10

Sir,—It strikes me that it is high time that civilised communities should set their faces against professional pugilistic encounters. There are other ways…

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Catholic Schools and the University. List of Matriculation Passes

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 16

OUR Catholic schools have more than held their own in the Matriculation Examination lists posted at the University on Friday last. The Catholic passes are as follow:—…

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A Falling Out. (To the Editor of the "Catholic Press.")

The Catholic Press · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 10

Sir,—The parsons who assisted at the Cardinal's defeat are now quarreling among themselves as to the recognition of the Deity in the Federal Convention…

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The Cardinal's Candidature at Maitland. (To the Editor "Catholic Press.")

The Catholic Press · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 10

Sir,—In justice to one of the most liberal-minded men in the Hunter River district permit me to reply as briefly as possible to a letter which recently…

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A Catholic Mayor at a Protestant Ceremony. Mr. Meade's Action Criticized

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 6

At Friday's meeting of the Cork Corporation (reports the Dublin FREEMAN, Feb. 6), a letter was received from the City High Sheriff, Mr. R. M. Keatings, a member of the St. Fianbarr's…

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The Sydney "Herald." a Half Century Record of Changeless Bigotry. (To the editor of the "Catholic Press")

The Catholic Press · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 10

Sir,—In May, 1843, writs were issued for the election of 24 members to serve in the first Australian Parliament. This was not the Constitution under which…

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We are not responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.] a Pressing Duty. (To tho Editor of the "Catholic Press.")

The Catholic Press · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 10

Sir,—The "Bushman" in tho "Catholic Press," March 13, deserves the highest commendation for, I might say, the missionary spirit has taken hold of him, in pushing…

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In the Zulu War. a Story of Bush and Battle. the Tale of an Old Campaigner. Besieged in a Mission Ekowe-- Feeding on Weevils and Oxen --On the Verge of a Gruesome Grave

The Australian Workman · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 3

He was a bronzed and bearded soldier--an old warrior of the Zulu campaign--and had much of interest to tell. His name is Mr. R. Groves, of Hyde Park,…

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In the Zulu War. a Story of Bush and Battle. the Tale of an Old Campaigner. Besieged in a Mission Ekowe-- Feeding on Weevils and Oxen--on the Verge of a Gruesome Grave

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 2

He was a bronzed and bearded soldier --an old warrior of the Zulu campaign --and had much of interest to tell. His name is Mr. R. Groves, of Hyde…

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In the Zulu War. a Story of Bush and Battle. the Tale of an Old Campaigner. Besieged in a Mission Ekowe—feeding on Weevils and Oxen—on the Verge of a Gruesome Grave

Evening News · Saturday 27 March 1897 · page 2

He was a bronzed and bearded soldier—an old warrior of the Zulu campaign—and had much of interest to tell. His name is Mr. R. Groves, of Hyde Park…

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