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Churches, 1899

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Central Methodist Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 8

ON Sunday, 4th June, a grand day was spent by the workers in connection with this Mission. The morning worship in the prayer and class-meetings was well…

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An Anglican Archdeacon on Catholic Education

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 25

DURING the progress of the last day's sitting of the Anglican Synod at East Maitland recently the Venerable Archdeacon Tyrrell, one of the pillars of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Newcastle…

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Presbyterian

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 12

The St. Andrew's College council will meet on Wednesday next at the church offices to deal with the appointment of a professor of Hebrew under the Hunter-Baillio bequest…

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Catholic Notes

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 11

A FANCY Fair in aid of St. Vincent's, Redfern, will be opened by the Cardinal at Medcalf and Vaughan's Hall, Redfem-street, on Saturday, June 24, at 3 o'clock…

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Roman Catholic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 12

Cardinal Moran will to-morrow afternoon bless the additions to the presbytery at Lewisham. Several distinguished visitors are expected at the opening ceremony…

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Successful Mission at Goolma

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 8

THE Mission opened by Father Barry on the morning of Sunday, 21st ult., was brought to a successful and gratifying conclusion on Friday, 26th ult., when the church was crowded to its utmost capacity by…

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La Perouse Aborigines' Mission. Opening of a New Church

The Methodist · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 8

The Aboriginal Mission Church on the Illawarra Lake was formally opened for divine worship on Saturday, June 3rd, and Mr. John Vidler was installed…

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The Crisis in the Anglican Church. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 12

Sir.—0ver the signature of "A Churchman," and under the heading of "The Want of a Spiritual Head," are statements so fallacious that I must ask you to allow me to comment on them. The writer commences by accusing…

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The Death of a Catholic Lady

The Catholic Press · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 15

We regret to have to announce the death of Mrs. Young, wife of Mr. William Young, of Rodfern. She was only thirty-two years of age, and she loft a husband and two…

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Bishop Dwyer and the Anglican Bishop of Maitland. An Interesting Letter. the Difference Between Petros and Petra

The Catholic Press · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 12

The first native-born Australian Bishop, hiB Lordship Dr. Dwyer, writes as follows in the "Maitland Mercury":— Sir,—In a late pronouncement published…

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America. to Teach Celtic. Miss Mary Moran Bequeaths 10,000 Dollars to the Catholic University

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 7

The will of Miss Mary Moran, probated in the Orphan' Court, Baltimore, on April 28, leaves the bulk of her estate to charity. The specific legacies includes the following:—…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press." The Homes Under the Walk

The Catholic Press · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 22

"Our homes are gone," hissed tho snake to the lead, "Our homo, too, is gone," buzzed the bees,…

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Chit-chat. Being Some Gossip of the Day. "Hop "and the Piddle. "Catholic Press" Office, June 7, 1899

The Catholic Press · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 8

My Dear Hop.—"A Queensland 'constant reader of the "Catholic Press,"' who rightly believes that editors know and can de every­thing, has sent me this fiddle for an opinion…

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Books and Bookmen. Notes and Poems. Mostly by "Catholic Press" Writers. The Death of the "Bookfellow." the "Bulletin" Babe

The Catholic Press · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 11

It came to cheer our lonely hour, It came and passed away, Ah some enchanting tropic flower Falls into swift decay…

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The Sacred Heart Church

The Catholic Press · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 15

This church celebrated its titular feast on Friday last, the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, with the usual solemnities, and the Forty-Hours' Adoration. The Very Rev…

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Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Randwick

The Catholic Press · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 15

The Feast of the Sacred Heart was fittingly commemorated at the church on Sunday last by Solemn High Mass, sung by Rev. Father Merg, M.S.H., with Very…

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St. Columbkille's Church, Woolloomooloo

The Catholic Press · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 15

On last Sunday the Feast of St. Columbkille was solemnly celebrated in the pretty church dedicated to his honour in Woolloomooloo. At 9 o'olook Mass a "Missa…

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The Town of Carcoar and District. Some Early Reminiscences. an Old Township. Fine Church and Convent Buildings. Copper and Iron Industries

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 13

CARCOAR is about 10 miles from Blayney, on the Blayney-Cowra line. The train I journeyed by —a mixed one—does the journey in about three-quarters of an hour, schedule time, I believe; but…

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The Ashfield Church Art-union

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 11

LAST Thursday night the art-union drawing in connection with the Fancy Fair recently held in aid, of the Vincentian church, Ashfield, took place. The Very Rev. A. Boyle, C.M., presided, and the local…

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St. Francis Church, Paddington

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 11

ON Sunday next, the anniversary of the church, which was opened under the energetic p[?]torate of the Rev. P. B. Lawler, O.F.M., will be celebrated with customary solemnity. At 11 o'clock…

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