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Churches, 1902

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Anti-christian Riot. German Mission Burnt

Evening News · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 4

LONDON, February 10, 2.10 p.m.—An anti-Christian mob has burned the Berlin Missionary Society's buildings at Fayeum, Canton…

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Catholic Young Men's Society. Speech by the Cardinal

The Australian Star · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 2

The Cardinal's Hall, adjoining St. Mary's Cathedral, was de[?]ly croweded by an audience numbering over 1000 last evening, when St. Mary's Catholic Young Men's Society gave…

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Mission Outrage in China. London, February 10, 2.10 p.m

The Australian Star · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 4

Another outrage is reported from China. An anti-Christian mob fired the Berlin missionary societies' buildings, at Fayeun, Canton, the houses being burnt to the ground…

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Catholic Young Men's Society. Presentation of an Address. the Cardinal on Patriotism

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 9

An inaugural concert and entertainment, under the auspices of St. Mary's Catholic Young Men's Society, was given last night in the Cardinal's-hall. adjoining the cathedral. Cardinal Moran…

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A New Church

Evening News · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 8

A new Church, which has been built in connection with St. Vincent's Convent, Victoria-street, Darlinghurst, was opened on Monday morning, and solemnly dedicated by Cardinal Moran. There…

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St. Vincent's Convent Church. Opened by the Cardinal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 4

At St. Vincent's Convent, Victoria-street, Potts Point, yesterday, the Cardinal blessed and opened the new church recently completed within the convent grounds. The building is regarded as the finest…

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Churches. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 8

The harvest festival services were held yesterday in connection with the Milltown Wesleyan Church, and were most successtul. The preachers were the Revs. H. Wiles and T. B. Holmes…

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St. Vincent's Convent. Opening a New Church. Dedicated by the Cardinal

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 7

The handsome new church just built in connection with St. Vincent's Convent, Victoria-street, Darlinghurst, was opened yesterday morning and solemnly dedicated by Cardinal Moran,…

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Harvest Festival Services. Wesley Church, Chippendale

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 February 1902 · page 7

Three special services were conducted at Wesley Church, Chippendale, on Sunday. At 11 a.m. the Rev. W. H. Beale delivered an address. The anthems rendered were "Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem" (soloist, Mrs. Lane), and "Bring…

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Stanmore Presbyterian Church

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 5

The opening services in connection with the new Presbyterian charge at Stanmore were held in the Town-hall, Petersham, on Sunday, and will be continued next Sunday at the same place…

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Moderator of the Presbyterian Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 10

The Bendigo Presbytery has nominated the Rev. James Laing, of New South Wales, as Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Australia…

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The Mission of the Harbour Trust

The Australian Star · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 4

The Minister for Works, speaking yesterday at the first annual picnic of the employees of the Harbour Trust, expressed himself as satisfied with the efforts of that body so…

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St. Mary's Catholic Young Men's Society. Religion and Patriotism. Address by Cardinal Moran

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 6

Anaudience which crowded the building in everypart was present at the Cardinal's Hall on Monday evening at a concert and entertainments given by the St. Mary's Catholic Young Men's Society. Cardinal…

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Church News

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 10

The opening services in connection with the S[?] more Presbyterian Church were held in the Town Hall, Petersham, on Sunday last, and will be continued next Sunday. Last sunday the Rev. John…

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Diocesan Church Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 5

The Rev. Luke Parr, organising secretary of the Church Society, has been preaching and canvassing in the Campbelltown district, including App[?] and Wilton, and reports having met with much…

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Church of Christ, Petersham

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 10

A tea and public meeting was held in the newly-erected church building, corner of Gannon and Walter streets, Annadale, last night to celebrate the o[?]ening of the edifice. The handsome building…

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The Churches. Gundagai

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1902 · page 6

The nomination has been accepted of the Rev. A. B. Shaw for the parish of Gundagai, rendered vacant by the acceptance of the Wagga parish by the Rev. A. C. Mosley…

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Church News. St. Barnabas' Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 6

The annual social evening in connection with St. Barnabas' Church, George-street West, was held on Tuesday last in the schoolroom. The rector, the Rev. W. A. Charlton, presided A programme of…

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The Churches. Camden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 6

Special services are held at the Wesleyan churches daily for rain. Farmers and dairyman are drawing water from the Camden water supply. BOWRAL, Wednesday…

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Unitarian Church Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1902 · page 6

A successful concert was held last night at the Unitarian Church, Hyde Park. There was a numerous attendance, and a varied programme of vocal and instrumental music was submitted. Among…

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