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Churches, 1900

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Roman Catholic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 5

The Forty Hours' Adoration commenced at St. Joseph's, Balmain, at 11 o'clock Mass on Sunday last, and continued till Tuesday morning. On Sunday solemn High Mass was celebrated by the Rev…

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The Goulburn Century Fair. in Aid of Catholic Education and the Mission Fund

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 27

A GRAND bazaar, named the Century Fair, to clear off the debt on the Goulburn Catholic schools and to aid the Mission Fund, was opened in the Oddfellows' Hall last week by the Right Rev. Dr…

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A Mission for Bathurst

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 7

A FORTNIGHT'S Retreat, commencing in Passion Week, is to be given in SS, Michael and John's Cathedral, Bathurst, by the Rev. Father Boyle, C.M. The first week is to be devoted to the men…

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Methodist Union in South Australia

The Methodist · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 4

The S.A. Register, under the heading "Conference Comments " publishes a well-written article by "Zeitgerst" on the first United Methodist Conference…

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The First Methodist Conference in Adelaide

The Methodist · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 7

The Conference that has just closed its sessions in Adelaide may serve as an object lesson. Methodism in South Australia presented, in some respects,…

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A Catholic Chaplain at the Quarantine Station

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 11

THE spread of "the plague" in the city and suburbs has necessiated the removal of a number of Catholics among others to the Quarantine Station. No provision being made by the…

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

The Catholic Press · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 4

To Playmates.— Dear Playmates,—Owing to St. Patrick's Day I have been unable to draw the prizes, but I will do so next week…

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The Cardinal at Lyndhnrst. Opening Thenewsohool-church of St. Ita

The Catholic Press · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 22

It seems scarcely longer ago than yesterday when his Eminence laid the foundation-stone of the much-needed school-church at Lyndhurst; but not only is it now finished…

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St. Ita's School Church. Blessed and Opened by the Cardinal, His Eminence on the St. Patrick's Day Celebration

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 26

ON Sunday afternoon the Cardinal-Archbishop blessed and opened the new school church at Lyndhurst, which is within, the Forest Lodge district. The new building bears the name of a great Irish…

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Mosman Wesleyan Church. Laying the Foundation Stone

The Methodist · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 8

What may be regarded as one of the most interesting functions held during the sessions of Conference, took place at Mosman on Wednesday, March 7th…

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Church News. Church of England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 5

The Archbishop of Sydney on Sunday morning preached in the camp at Kensington, in the evening at St. Stephen's, Edgecliff-road; on Monday afternoon presided at the annual meeting of the…

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Church of England Sunday School Institute

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 7

The Chapter house was crowded on Tuesday night last, the occasion being the annual distribution of prizes and certificates by the Archbishop. An examination is held each year for Sunday school…

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 10

The Presbyterian Church is taking steps for the initiation of a new charge at Bondi, Waverley. The Rev. L. H. Field has accepted the pastorato of the Baptist Church at Orange, his…

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The Churches, Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 8

Under this heading sermons by eminent preachers are published in this widely-circulated paper, in order that in the remote interior, where there are no churches, and a clergyman is rarely seen, the…

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Stale of Church Street

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 4

"Ratepayer" writes :—"This (Wednesday) afternoon, Church-Street, from near Finlayson's to the Railway bridge, is in a wretched condition after a few showers…

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Beecrofft Wesleyan Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 12

There was a very largo gathering at the Beecroft Wesleyam Church on Wednesday night, on the occasion of the celebration of the anniversary. A public meeting was presided…

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The War. News From Mafeking. the Garrison Relieved. an Unconfirmed Report. Transvaalers and Free Staters. the Presidents at Variance. on the Western Frontier. Rebellion Stamped Out. Schreiner Proclaims a Holiday. Sir Alfred Milner's Mission. Incriminating Boer Documents. Mafeking Relieved. a Scout's Report. Not Officially Confirmed. War Office Awaits Verification

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 March 1900 · page 9

LONDON, Friday -- It is unofficially reported that Mafeking has been relieved. The War Office has received a message to the effect that Colonel Plumer's force has…

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New Presbyterian Church at Thornleigh

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 March 1900 · page 5

There was a large gathering at Thornleigh on Saturday afternoon, when the foundation-stone of the new Presbyterian Church was laid. At the ceremony the Right Rev. Dr. W. M. Dill-Macky,…

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The Mission Steamer John Williams

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 March 1900 · page 4

Mr. Thomas Pratt, agent of the London Missionary Society, has been advised of the arrival of the mission steamer John Williams at Samarai, New Guinea, on the 7th inst. She made…

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A Catholic University. Negatived in the House of Commons. London, March 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 March 1900 · page 7

The proposal to establish a Catholic University in Ireland was negatived in the House of Commons by 177 votes to 91. Mr. Balfour said he sympathised with…

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