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Churches, 1902

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Foreign Missions. (Information under this heading is supplied by the Mission Office.) Popish Tricks

The Methodist · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 3

An old scholar of the Organising Secretary's in New Britain writes to him as follows:—"I write again this short…

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Opening of St. Mark's Presbytery, Drummoyne. Parish of the Fathers of the Divine Word. Address by the Cardinal

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 28

The blessing of the new presbytery of St. Mark's parish, Drummoyne, which is under the charge or the missionary Fathers of the Divine word, was performed by his…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Read the " Catholic Press." A New Competition: A Golden Prize

The Catholic Press · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 29

Dear Playmates,—I forgot to tell' you when 1 asked you to write me letters on "The occupation I would like to follow, and why," that I was going to give a prize to…

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Supernumerary Fund. (For Publication in the Methodist Papers of Australasia). Statement by the Special Committee Appointed by the Last General Conference

The Methodist · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 2

The Committee met again in Melbourne on Tuesday, 4th February, 1902. All the members were present, also the Rev. W. Hunt…

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Bishop Murray at Dungog. Unveils and Blesses a Statue of the Sacred Heart. in Memory of Father Carroll. Discourse on Catholic Duty

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 31

The Catholics of Dungog parish (writes our correspondent) tendered a most enthusiastic and hearty welcome to their Bishop on Sunday, the 8th instant, when his Lordship…

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From Church to Stage. and Also the Divorce Court

The Arrow · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 5

Among the undefended divorce cases recently dealt with by Mr. Justice Gorell Barnes, in London, was a suit brought by the wife of a curate who turned actor, and…

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The Cardinal: A Character Sketch His Brilliant Reign. Some of the Picturesque Incidents and Principal Events. a Wonderful Story. the Living Force of the Church in the Young Commonwealth

The Catholic Press · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 5

On the eve of the departure of the Cardinal-Archbishop of Sydney to Rome, it is a matter for wonderment, apart from the labours which do not present themselves to…

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St. Vincent's Church, Redfern

The Catholic Press · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 15

Next Sunday afternoon his Eminence the Cardinal will bless the foundation-stone of the additions to St. Vincent's Church, Redfern, and as it is one of the last public…

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A Jubilee and a Church Debt

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 23

The Venerable Archpriest Shechy proposes to celebrate his Golden Sacerdotal Jubilee in a characteristic way. Next month the Archpriest will complete the fiftieth year of his…

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St. Maroun's Church, Elizabeth-street

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 18

On Sunday, 16th instant, a Requiem Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Yazbeck at St. Maroim's Church, Elizabeth-street, for the repose of the soul of Mr. Gabriel Lahood…

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News of the Churches

Watchman · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 5

The Rev. H. Mullins conducted a unique service in St, Luke's; Wexford-street, upon the eve of the Chinese new year. The Rev. G. E. Rowe, of Western Australia,…

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The Churches. Bankstown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 14

A social in aid of the building fund of the Congregational Church, East Hills, was held on Wednesday, and was in every way successful. The Rev. Mr. West presided, and after tea songs and recitations…

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Other Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 12

The arrangements in connection with other churches are to be announced from the various pulpits to-morrow. Respecting the day gazetted for humiliation and…

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The Church of England Arrangements

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 12

The Archbishop has addressed the following letter to the clergy of the diocese:—"I am glad to see that the Governor in Council has proclaimed Wednesday next as a day of humiliation and prayer, and has…

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Church News. Church of England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 7

The Archbishop of Sydney on Sunday morning preached in St. Andrew's Cathedral on the occasion of the departure of the Federal Contingent for South Africa, in the evening at St. Jude's, Randwick on…

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Bathurst-street Baptist Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 9

This church celebrated its sixty-fifth anniversary last Wednesday. A social meeting was held in the school-hall, which was largely attended by members and friends. Mr. Newham, of Garden Island,…

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The Tempe Park Church

The Methodist · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 2

Above is the photograph of our fine new church at Tempe Park, which was opened on the 9th February. For a long time more accommodation for the…

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New Church at Botany

The Methodist · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 2

On Saturday last, 15th February, the memorial stones of a pretty little church at Botany were laid by Rev. George Lane, President of the Conference, W…

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Storming a Church. The Hebrides Riot. Police Threatened With Death

The Australian Star · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 4

The township of Ness, in the Outer Hebbrides, was the scene of a riot on a recent evening, and a force of police were driven off the island by a section of the inhabitants,…

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Day of Humiliation and Prayer. Arrangements for Its Observance. United Action by the Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 10

All the preliminary arrangements for the due observance of Wednesday next as a day of national humiliation and prayer have now been made by the various Churches…

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