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Churches, 1901

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Revision of the Presbyterian Confession

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 13

The question of the revision of the Westminster Confession of Faith, was remitted by the last Presbyterian General Assembly of North America, to a large and influential committee, which has…

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A Roman Catholic Bishop's Honours. Quirindi

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 10

Bishop Torregiani, of Armidale, is at present visiting Quirindi. During the past fortnight be received a gold medal belonging to the Order of Pro. Ecclesia Pontifies from the Pope in recognition of his great…

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Our Covents as Schools for Music. Non-catholic Testimony

The Catholic Press · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 3

From the annual report of the Catholic primary schools in the archdiocese in Melbourne, we take the following fact which will be noted by parents:—Of convent…

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The Cardinal and the Dead Queen. Catholic Sympathy. a Letter From the Governor-general

The Catholic Press · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 16

The following letters have been handed to us for publication:— "St. Patrick's College, Manly.—May it please your Excellency.—Permit me in…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press." Interesting Letters. City or Country Life: Which Is Better? the Playmates' Battle. To Playmates

The Catholic Press · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 22

Dear Playmates,—As I had so many letters this week, I asked the editor for extra space, and he very kindly granted me two columns in addition to our usual page,…

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St. Paul's, Emu, and Church, Castlereagh

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 4

Both of the above churches on Sunday last were suitably draped in black. At the latter church two portraits of the late Queen were draped and hang at each side of the entrance to the chancel…

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Penrith Wesleyan Church Garden Fete

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 3

The beautiful grounds of Mr Arthur Judges, on Lemongrove, were again gonerously lent to bold what has now beoome an annual affair, the object being to assist in…

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Lying and Equivocation: By Cardinal Newman. "Liguori's" Teachings. a Further Examination of the Attitude of the Church. Catholics Not Bound by Liguori

The Catholic Press · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 8

The "Evangelical Council" are still poisoning the wells. In view of certain legal proceedings that are pending, it would seem as if they are endeavouring to leave an impression on our Protestant…

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Sacred Heart Church, Darlinghurst

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 23

On Sunday the Very Rev. Dr. Carroll, V.G., made sympathetic reference to the death of Queen Victoria. After referring in eulogistic and eloquent terms to the purity of her Court and the…

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Church News. Church of England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 13

The Archbishop of Sydney on Sunday morning [?]ed in the Cathedral, on Monday evening ad[?]tered the rite of confirmation at St. Hild[?]'s, [?]mba, on Thursday afternoon presided at a…

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St. John's Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 6

On Thursday evening last a meeting of parishioners of St. John's Church, Parramatta, was held for the purpose of nominating representatives to the synod. Messrs. H. B. Cowper and F. T. Watkins were duly…

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Alteration of Church Service

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 9

The Archbishop has notified the clergy that, in consequence of the accession of King Edward VII. to the English throne, the Prayers and Suffrages for the Royal Family have been altered to…

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Wesley Church, Redfern

The Methodist · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 2

Special services were held in the Wesley Church, Redfern. The church was heavily draped with black cloth. Over the pulpit was a handsome portrait of Queen Victoria, while…

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Stanmore Wesleyan Church

The Methodist · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 2

Special services were held in the Stanmore Wesleyan Church in connection with the death of Queen Victoria. The interior of the edifice was heavily draped in black, relieved with…

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William-street Wesleyan Church

The Methodist · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 2

At the William-street Wesleyan Church the Rev. J. Woodhouse made reference to the national bereavement. His subject in the morning was " Our Noble Queen—A Glorious…

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Waverley Wesleyan Church

The Methodist · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 2

At the Waverley Wesleyan Church memorial services were held morning and evening. The Rev. J. Hulme in the morning preached from Gen. xlix. 33, and in the evening the Rev. W…

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Glebe Road Wesleyan Church

The Methodist · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 2

At the Glebe-road Wesleyan Church special services were held in connection with the death of Queen Victoria. At the morning service the Rev. W. Halse Rogers preached from Psalm…

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Newtown Wesleyan Church

The Methodist · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 2

In connection with the death of Queen Victoria special services were held at the Newtown Wesleyan Church, Both the exterior and interior of the building were draped. The…

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Pitt-street Congregational Church

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 6

There was an impressive service held at the Pitt-street Congregational Church this morning, when an address was given by the Rev. John Foldyee, D.D…

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To Day's Ceremonies. Services in the Churches. Requiem at the Statue

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 9

'A day never passes in the British Empire without one mourning the loss of somebody. To-day everybody mourns the loss of one. The remains of the Queen, to whom the…

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