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Churches, 1897

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The Presbyterian Assembly

Evening News · Friday 8 January 1897 · page 6

A meeting of the Commission of the Presbyterian Assembly was held last night in St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street. In the absence of the Moderator, the Rev. A. M. Tait, of Goulburn,…

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The Presbyterian Assembly. Meeting of the Commission

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 8 January 1897 · page 3

The Commission of the Presbyterian Assembly met in St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street, last night, the Rev. James Lamont, F.L.S., ex-Moderatar of the assembly, occupying the chair, in the…

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Central Methodist Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 10

Last Thursday the Central Methodist Mission carried out another instalment of [?] Christmas social and Philanthropic scheme. A pinic was gaven to upwards of 250 poor children of this city. They…

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Church News. Anglican

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 10

The Primate preached on Sunday morning at Pittwater, in the afternoon at St. Paul's Middle Harbour, and in the evening at St. Malthew's, Manly. On Monday afternoon he preached at the monthly…

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Presbyterian

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 10

The standing committees of the Presbyterian Church met in Sydney during the week. Among the country representatives who were present were the Rev. J. S. Laing, J. C. Macdonald, James Adam,…

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Roman Catholic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 10

On Sunday last Cardinal Moran entertained at dinner a number of leading Catholic residents who wished to bid bon voyage to Dr. Donovan, Q.C.; who has recently left for Europe…

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Oberon Catholic Affairs

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 15

OUR correspondent writes:—The two days' Fancy Fair opened by Mr. W. F. Hurley, M.P., on January 1, in aid of Avoca Church, parish of Oberon, cleared £102. This is considered the most…

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A Catholic University

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 5

His Grace the Archbisbop of Dublin has added another to the many services he has rendered on the question of Irish Education (says the NATION, November 28), by wringing the…

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Catholic Interests. Solid Facts

The Catholic Press · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 11

A VALUED correspondent—one of the most practical Catholics and patriotic of Irishmen—writes:— "There are Catholics who advertise in…

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Catholic. St. Mary's Cathedral

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 14

ON New Year's Eve the "Te Deum" was sung, according to the old custom, in St. Mary's Cathedral, the Cardinal presiding. On New Year's Day the Masses were as on Sundays, his Eminence…

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Nyngan. the Catholic Bazaar

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 15

As I predicted in my last, the Catholic bazaar just closed has been the most successful, financially, that has even been held in Nyngan, thanks to the everenergetic lady workers, who spared nothing towards…

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Methodist Union. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 4

Sir,—Under the heading "General News" in Tuesday's issue, a paragraph appears on the above subject, compiled from data furnished by the secretary of the Federal Council, wherein…

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Our Catholic Schools and Colleges. Campbelltown

The Catholic Press · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 8

AT this time of the year it is customary with schools to have "breaking-up" functions. In former years St. John's College have had theirs in the Town Hall…

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The New Parish Of East Carlingford, Marsfield, and North Ryde

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 13

THE Rev. Charles Buber, who for many years was the successful and much-loved vicar of All Saints' Church, Petersham, after a visit to the coolinent and a brief charge of a parish…

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Catholic Literary and Debating Societies. St. Francis', Haymarket

The Catholic Press · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 10

The weekly meeting of the above was held at St. Francis' Hall, Elizabeth-street, on Monday evening, December 28, Mr. J. F. Cloran, in the absence of the president…

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CORRESPONDENCE [We are not responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.] Catholic Journalism. (To the Editor of the Catholic Press.)

The Catholic Press · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 4

SIR,—The words of encouragement and appreciation spoken not so long since by His Holiness the Pope with regard to Catholic journalism showed how fully he estimated the…

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A Charitable Move. (To the Editor of the Catholic Press)

The Catholic Press · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 11

SIR,—Unlike the number of young men who spend New Year's Eve in acts of hoodlumism and larrikinism, seven young men, residents of Hunter's Hill, decided to…

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Correspondence. Mr. Curran's Picnic. (To the Editor of the Catholic Press.)

The Catholic Press · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 10

SIR,—With your permission it may be well—it certainly can be no harm—to trace a few of the more salient features of the latest phases of Irish-Australian thought…

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Catholic. Dr. Donovan's Departure. Entertained by the Cardinal. Presentation at Randwick

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 17

DR. John Donovan, Q.C., K.C.S.G., left Sydney for a two years' visit to Europe on Monday. Among those who assembled oil board the P. and O. mailsteamer Himalaya to pay their respects were…

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Religious. Baptist Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 9 January 1897 · page 3

Rev. J. D. Brown will hold Special Services at the Baptist Church, Rooty Hill, every Sunday morning at 11 a.m. and evening at 7 p.m., for the next few weeks…

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