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Churches, 1901

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The Church of England. an Anti-ritualist Appeal. to His Majesty the King

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 February 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Monday. -- Mr. John Kenslt, the well-known anti-ritualist, acting on behalf of the Protestant Truth Society has appealed to his Majesty the King to appoint a Bishop of London…

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Aborigines Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 6

At the monthly meeting of the committee of the New South Wales Aborigines Mission it was reported that several donations had been received, Including one from Mrs. Robertson, of…

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Leichhardt Baptist Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 10

On Sunday special services in commemoration of the anniversary of the Sabbath school in connection with the Leichhardt Baptist Mission Church, Foster-street, were held in the local Town Hall, when…

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N.s.w. Aborigines' Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 8

The committee of the New South Wales Aborigines Mission held its monthly meeting on Friday night, the president (Mr. G. E. Bodley) being in the chair The treasurer's report was hopeful, and included…

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Presbyterian Chaplain for the Contingent

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 5

At last night's meeting of the Sydney Presbytery it was reported that the Rev. W. Deans had been appointed by the Government as chaplain to the next contingent for South Africa. Mr…

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Current News. (Primitive Methodist Harvest Festival

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 2

Very successful harvest festival services were conducted in the above church on Sunday in the morning and evening by the pastor, the Rev. W. Atkinson, president of the N.S.W…

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Macneil Memorial Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 10

At the Waverley Hall, Ebley-street, Waverley, last evening, a sacred cantata, "Under the Palms," was given by the children and adult choirs of the Mill-hill (MacNeil Memorial) Presbyterian Church…

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Church News. St. Nicolas' Church Coogee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1901 · page 10

A harvest thanksgiving festival was held at St. Nicolas' Church, Coogee, on Saturday and Sunday. The church was decorated with sheaves of corn, and there was a diaplay of fruits and vegetables. The…

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Anglican Sunday-school Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 8

The fourth annual meeting of the Newcastle Church of England Sunday-school Union was held in the Anglican Cathedral Schoolroom this evening. The Bishop of Newcastle, Dr. Stanton, presided, and…

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First Australian Catholic Congress

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 2

The Catholic Congress, which was held last September In Sydney, attracted attention not only throughout this part of the world, but all over the civilised earth. There were good…

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The Roman Catholic Protest. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 7

Sir,--Before dealing with the more material part of the letter of the Rev. E. Masterson, S.J., which appeared in your issue of the 7th inst., we desire to call attention to the following…

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St. Barnabas' Church. Induction of the Rev. W. A. Charlton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 4

The Rev. W. A. Charlton, late rector of St. John's Church, Balmain, was last evening inducted into the rectorship of St. Barnabas' Church, George-street West. The Archbishop presided at the induction…

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St. John's Church, Balmain. Departure of the Rev. W. A. Charlton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 4

A largely attended meeting of the parishioners of St. John's Church of England, Balmain North, was held in the school-hall on Luesday night Mr. M.A. H. Fitzhardinge occapied the chair. There were also…

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Church of England Sunday-school Union

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 February 1901 · page 6

The fourth annual meeting of the Newcastle Church of England Sunday-school Union was held last night in the Christ Church School- hall, under the presidency of the Bishop of…

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The Roman Catholic Protest. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 3

Sir,-- Before dealing with the more material part of the letter of the Rev. E. Masterson, S.J., which appeared in your issue of the 7th inst., we desire to call attention to the…

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Church News. St. Barnabas' Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 6

Last evening the annual tea and public meeting in connection with St. Barnabas' Church, George-street West, was held. Occasion was also taken of extending a hearty welcome to the Rev…

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Empty Churches What Is the Cause. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 2

Sir,-- From all sections of the church, both here and at home, lite general complaint is "empty pews." In considering the cause we must bear in mind the wonderful intellectual…

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She Hated-Churchyards. A We[?] R[?]est

Granville Independent and Parramatta Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1901 · page 2

“I reppca[?], I’ am going to the said the sick husband, taking his. wife hand tenderly in has own. “I’m afraid so, dear,” she rep[?]ed. “The…

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Presbyterian

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 10

The Chatswood Presbyterian Church held its fourth annual meeting on Thursday last. The minister the Rev. A. Miller, M.A., presided, and there was a large attendance of members. The annual report…

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Catholic Items

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 16 February 1901 · page 11

WEDNESDAY next will be the 23rd anniversary of the election of Leo. XIII. THE festivities in connection with the public celebrations for St. Patrick's Day having been…

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