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Churches, 1899

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Crime and the Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 3

In discussing the question to what extent Churches are responsible for crime last night in the Unitarian Church, the Rev. Dr. Zillman referred to tho statistics recently furnished by Dr…

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Suicide of a Clergyman. Despondent Owing to Church Disagreements. He Dreaded Taking Sunday's Services

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 9 January 1899 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Sunday.--The Rev. Leslie Durno, M.A., incumbent of St. Paul's, Church of England, Port Pirie, wan found dead hanging in a washed this morning. He had been…

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Mildura Presbyterian Church

Evening News · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 7

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Sunday School of this church was made on Sunday evening by Alderman R. S. Lorking, Mayor of Canterbury, at the close of the service,…

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Catholic Education

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 3

TAMWORTH, Monday.--The Rev. J. J. O'Neill, diocesan examiner, who recently examined the pupils attending all Roman Catholic Schools in the diocese of Armidale, has presented his…

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Church News. Mildura Presbyterian Church, Canterbury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 3

The annual distribution of prizes in connection with the Sunday School of this church was made on Sunday evening by Alderman R. S. Lorking, the Mayor of Canterbury, at the close of the service,…

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Sisters of Charity and a Presbyterian Pulpit

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 3

When Chalmers Church, on Eastern-hill, Melbourne, formerly occupied by the Presbyterian body, passed out of the hands of that denomination and was purchased by a Sydney gentleman,…

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Waverley Wesleyan Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 3

At the Waverley Wesleyan lecture hall last evening the Rev. John Nairn delivered a lecture upon "The Life and Works of John B. Gough, the Temperance Reformer." There was a good…

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Bourke-street Wesleyan Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 January 1899 · page 3

At the Bourke-street Wesleyan Church on dunday evening there was an unusually large congregation, when a "praise service" was held. The pastor (Rev. J. K. Turner) preached, taking for his…

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The Bishop of Goulburn on the Church. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 January 1899 · page 4

Sir,—I desire to state that Dr. Chalmers, of Goulburn, in his letter published in the "Sydney Morning Horald" of the 6th instant, affirms that the faith of the Gospel according to St. Jude is "the faith…

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What Constitutes "The True Church?" An Answer to Cardinal Moran

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 11 January 1899 · page 1

The announcement that the Rev. J. C. Martin was to give an answer to Cardinal Moran in reference to the "Constitution of The True Church " attracted a full and eager…

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Hurricane at Wellington Buildings Damaged and Streets Flooded. the Roman Catholic Church Unroofed

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 January 1899 · page 4

"WELLINGTON, Wednesday.--One of the most severe and disastrous storms ever witnessed in Wellington occurred between 1 and 2 o'clock this afternoon, resulting In the destruction of…

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The Soudan. Roman Catholic Missionaries. London, Jan. 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1899 · page 5

Great Britain has requested the Vatican at Rome to refrain from sending missionaries to the Soudan until the province has been organised…

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Church News. Christian Endeavour Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1899 · page 5

The monthly meeting of the executive committee was held on Friday night, the president (Rev. M. Reavley) being in the chair. Four new societies were affiliated with the union. It was decided to…

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Australian Church Literary and Social Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1899 · page 6

Under the auspices of the Australian Church Literary and Social Union an interesting concert was given in the Protestant Hall last night. The vocalists included Messrs. F. Weekes and Hogan,…

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Cyclone at Wellington. a Church and Houses Unroofed. Heavy Damage to Property. Wellington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 January 1899 · page 5

About 1 o'clock to-day a storm of unusual force broke over Wellington, and rain fell in torrents. As the hurricane increased matters assumed a most serious aspect, and it soon became evident that a…

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Destructive Cyclone at Wellington. a Church Unroofed--Other Damages. WELLINGTON

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 January 1899 · page 7

A cyclone passed over the town at half-past 2 o'clock to-day, doing very serious damage. The roof of the Catholic Church was blown off, and. a window, valued at £100, was…

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Ritualism in the Anglican Chruch

The Australian Star · Friday 13 January 1899 · page 3

The Movement against the spread of ritualism in the Anglican Church is being carried on most vigorously by prominent churchmen. A great meeting was held at Westminster…

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Church Missionary Association. Address by Colonel Williams

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 13 January 1899 · page 3

Colonel Williams, honorary treasurer of the Church. Missionary Society in London, who is visiting the colonies partly for the benefit of his health and partly on business, was present last…

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Anglican New Guinea Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 January 1899 · page 8

The Archbishop of Sydney has issued a special appeal for "Help for the Anglican Mission of New Guinea." His Grace says: -- "A letter received by me yesterday (Sunday, 8th inst.), from…

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Presbyterian

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 January 1899 · page 12

The Rev. J. A. R. Perkins, B.A., was inducted to Liverpool on Wednesday, and the Rev. W. Powell to Wallsend and West Wallsend on Thursday…

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