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Churches, 1900

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Central Methodist Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 7

At the Centenary Hall, York-street, under the auspices of the Central Methodist Mission, special services were held. At 9.30 a.m. a parade service for seamen of the Royal Navy conaected with the…

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Catholic Items

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 16

IN our report of the Cathedral building fund collection at St, Vincent's, Redfern, Mr. Payne is credited with a subscription of £2 2s. The amount was donated by Mr. D. Byrne…

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Other Churches. St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 7

Special services of humiliation ln respect of the outbreak of plague were held yesterday at St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Phillip-street, at which the Rev. John Ferguson officiated. First a…

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Sydney City Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 7

The committee of the Sydney City Mission met on Thursday afternoon in the Mission office, Y.M C.A. Rooms. The Rev. George Campbell presided. There were also present Revs. J. Buchan, M A., R. Dsy,…

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The "Peace" Mission

Evening News · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 4

LONDON, April 12.—In the course of the interview at Naples Mr. A. Fischer, of the Orange Free State, declared that Sir Alfred Milner, the High Commissioner, went to the Cape entrusted with…

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Methodist Union in Queensland

The Methodist · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 7

The Rev. W. H. Harrison, of Gympie, Queensland, who recently passed through Sydney has sent us an interesting statement on the subject of the progress of…

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Roman Catholic. St. Mary's Cathedral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 7

The office of Teuebrae at St. Mary's Cathedral commenced at 7 o'clock on Wednesday evening, and coutinued on Thursday a d yesterday. Each evening the choir rendered Zingarelli's "Misersre," and…

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Cardinal Logue and Catholic Naval Chaplains

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 5

Cardinal Logue in his Lenten Pastoral refers in strong terms to the action of the British Government in denying to Catholic sailors in the Navy the service of Catholic chaplains. His Eminence says…

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General Joubert's Successor. a Catholic Chaplain's Narrative

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 22

Father Reginald F. Collins, Chaplain to the Forces, has presented a report of what took place at Spion Kop after the fight to General Sir Charles Warren, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., Commanding 5th…

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The Natal Campaign. Buller's Movements. Major-general Hunter's Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 9

LONDON, Friday. -- Commandant-General Louis Botha, who is conducting the Boer campaign in Natal, has tried to isolate Lieutenant-General Sir C. F. Clery's forces at…

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Boer Peace Mission. Italy in Reply. a Refusal to Interfere

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon. -- The Government of Italy has officially informed the members of the Boer Peace Commission that Italy will not interfere in the present South…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press." Edited by Playmate. To Playmates

The Catholic Press · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 28

Dear Playmates,—The competition being over and all the competitors knowing their fate, we must soon think of something else to keep the playground lively. I must…

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The Cathedral Churches of the World. V.—the Duomo of Florence

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 8

"SINCE the highest work of prudence in a people of noble origin ia to proceed in the management of their affairs so that their magnanimity and wisdom may be evinced in their outward acts, we order…

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St. Benedict's Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 16

THE Holy Week commenced on Sunday last with the blessing and distribution of the palms. The ceremonies will be continued on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday. The Very…

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Palm Sunday at the Passionists' Church, Marrickville

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 16

THE ceremonies of Holy Week commenced in St. Brigid's Church on Sunday last, when the solemn blessing of the palms took place at 11 o'clock. The officiating priest was the Very Rev. Father Gregory…

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Dr. Donovan, Q.c., and His Travels. a Roundabout Chat. Churches, Missions, and Charities in Many Lands

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 20

As was intimated in last week's issue, a representative of the FREEMAN had the privilege of a long chat with Dr. John Donovan, Q.C., K C,S.G., a couple of days after the return of the distinguished…

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Church News

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 7

The Archhishop of Sydney on Sunday morning preached at Christ Church, Enmore, on the occasion of the dedication of the enlargement of the church; on Monday afternoon presided at a meeting of the…

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Good Friday Services. Church of England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 7

As Good Friday is always most reverently regarrled by the members of the Church of England, places of worship belonging to that denomination were generally well attended yosterday. In many churches three…

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St. Barnabas' Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 7

Special Good Friday services were held in this church yesterday. In the morning, in the presence of a large congregation, the Rev. W. Martin, B.A., preached a sermon on the Crucifixion. The lessons…

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St. Patrick's Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1900 · page 7

Holy Week was celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Churcn-hill, by special sermons on Thursday morning, at which the Rev. Father Le Renastel was the celebrant. In the evening a sermon was preached…

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