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Churches, 1897

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Death of a Venerable Catholic Lady

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 11

It is with the sincerest sorrow we have to record that on Sunday last one of, if not the, oldest Catholic ladies in the colony, in the person of Mrs…

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The Evolution of the "Methodist." to the Editor

The Methodist · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 3

SIR,—Your very interesting paper in the Jubilee Number on the "Evolution of the Methodist" is a little inaccurate as to the genesis of the connexional organ. I can…

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Death of the Duc D'aumale. a Distinguised Catholic Nobleman

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 7

The results of the dreadful tragedy at the Charity Bazaar have been far-reaching indeed. The flames claimed many victims, and now sorrow has claimed another. On Friday, May 7, came the announcement…

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The Queen's Record Reign. (To the Editor of the "Catholic Press.")

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 8

Sir,—Referring to the letter of your Albury correspondent, P. Dunne, which appeared in your issue of the 12th inst., I can cordially endorse every word of…

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Ireland and the Record Reign. (To the Editor of the "Catholic Press.")

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 8

Sir,—Apropos to the correspondence which has appeared in your paper on the subject of the record reign manifesto, I would like to say a few words…

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First Annual Report of the Catholic Primary Schools, In the Archdiocese of Sydney, For the Year 1896

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 10

My Lord Cardinal,—I have the honour to submit to your Eminence the first annual report of the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Sydney. At the end…

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

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 8

Sir,—I have read with very great interest the interview which yuu published last week in your widely-circulating journal with the Rev. Father…

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Religious. Baptist Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 4

Mrs Geo. Arundell will hold Services at the Baptist Church, Rooty Hill, on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. and evening at 7 p.m…

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Wesleyan Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 4

Penrith—11, Mr C Johnstone; 7 (subject, "The Worth and Work of our late Commissioner"), Rev J Tarn, Y.P.S.C.E,, Tuesday, 7.30. Consecration Saturday, 8…

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Church of England

Nepean Times · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 4

Penrith—11 and 7. Preacher for the day Rev. G.Brown. The Subject for the Evening will be "The consideration of a most important question which concerns everyone."…

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O'connell Memorial Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 6

The following address to the Irish people has been issued by the Rev. Canon Brosuin, Cahireiveen:—"Fellow-countrymen,—Within a few minutes'…

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St. Francis' Church, Paddington

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 15

ON next Sunday the seventh anniversary of the opening of the above church will be celebrated at 11 o'clock by Solemn High Mass. The choir will be augmented for the occasion, and assisted by…

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Arbor Day at the Congregational Church

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 9

By way of joining in the prevailing celebrations and of at the same time adding permanently to the beauty of their Church grounds, the Granville Congregationalists,…

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Canterbury Electorate. by Phœnix. Record Reign Celebrations. Sunday in Liverpool. St. Luke's, Church of England

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 5

Special services were held, morning and evening, the incumbent (Rev. J. Shearman), officiating. The excellent choral effects received substantial aid from a solo on each…

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Rookwood. St. Stephen's Church

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 8

Special services were held at St. Stephen's Church on Sunday morning and night, the Rev. J. A. Cawdell being the preacher. The National Anthem, Jackson's services in F and…

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The Christian Church

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 8

Mr. Ewers, Evangelist from Petersham, addressed a good congregation in the church on Sunday morning on the prominent topic of the hour, the Record Reign…

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St. John's Church, Parramatta

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 9

The services in St. John's Church on Sunday were of a very joyous and attractive description. The sacred edifice had been most tastefully decorated, the prevailing colours of loyalty…

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The Congregational Church

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 9

At the Congregational Church on Sunday, the National Anthem was played by the orchestra in the morning, and sung in the evening by choir and congregation…

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The Wesleyan Church. United Thanksgiving Service

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 9

The united thanksgiving service in commemoration of the Queen's Record Reign held in the Wesleyan Church on Sunday afternoon attracted a crowded congregation, every seat…

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New Church at Parkes

The Methodist · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 10

ON Sunday, June 6th, the new church at Parkes was opened for worship by the Rev. J. Woolnough, President of the Conference. The congregations…

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