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Churches, 1902

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St. James' Church, Forest Lodge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 March 1902 · page 5

At St. James' Roman Catholic Church, Forest Lodge, yesterday, a large congregation attended the 11 o'clock mass, which was sung by the Rev. Father Bunbury. The music chosen for the occasion was…

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Point Piper-road Congregational Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 March 1902 · page 5

The Rev. Dr. Fordyce, M.A., conducted the services at the Point Piper-road, Woollahra, Congregational Church. He took as his subject in the morning, "But I would not have you to be ignorant,…

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St. Benedict's Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 31 March 1902 · page 5

Mereadante's Mass in B flat was celebrated in St. Benedict's Church, George-street West, yesterday at the 11 o'clock service. There was a crowded congregation. The celebrant was the Rev. Father…

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The Churches. St. Luke's Presbyterian

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 April 1902 · page 6

The annual congregational meeting of St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, Redfern, was held last week, the Rev. T. J. Curtis presiding. The reports showed that encouraging progress had been made…

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Church News. St. Luke's Presbyterian Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1902 · page 9

The annual congregational meeting of St. L[?]ke's Presbyterian Church, Redfern, was held on Thursday evening last. The Rev. T. J. Curtis presided. Encouraging reports were presented by the session,…

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North Botany Methodist

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 April 1902 · page 6

On Sunday the Rev. E. W. Briscombe preached his farewell sermons, in the North Botany Methodist Church. On the previous Tuesday the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Briscombe were entertained at a…

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Roman Catholic Schools. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1902 · page 8

Sir,—Only to-day have I received Saturday's paper, and hope I may obtain space at so late a date to reply to a letter signed "A Catholic." Catholics for themselves will not be concerned[?] at the…

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St. Kieran's Church, Golden Grove

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1902 · page 6

The services at St. Kieran's Roman Catholic Church, Golden Grove, on Easter Sunday, were of an impressive character. The altar was beautifully draped and decorated by the altar society under the…

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American Disasters. Storm and Floods. Two Churches Wrecked. LONDON, March 31, 2.40 p.m

The Australian Star · Tuesday 1 April 1902 · page 5

A singular succession of disasters is reported from the United States. In the State of Tennessee great floods have Occurred, as the result of which 22 people…

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The Churches and Divorce

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 April 1902 · page 4

An organised movement in opposition to the Federal Divorce Bill proposed by Senator Dobson has been entered upon by the churches in this and other States of the…

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Country News. Robbery From a Catholic Presbytery. Bingara

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 10

While the service was being held on Sunday night in the Roman Catholic Church the presbytery was broken [?]to. A chest of drawers was forced open. A gold chain valued at 12 guineas, £200 of scrip,…

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The Churches. Braidwood

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 10

A well-attended social, held in the Literary Institute last night in aid of the convent, realised £36. A picnic was given to the convent school pupils to-day by the ball committee…

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Storms in Pennsylvania. Roof Torn Off a Church. Forty-five Persons Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 7

LONDON, Monday Afternoon.--A terrific windstorm has occurred in Pennsylvania. United States of America, causing serious damage and loss of life…

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Parramatta Baptist Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 2

In the Parramatta Baptist Church the hymns song were those appropriate to Easier, and at the offertory an anthem, "Christ is risen" was rendered by the chair. Pastor…

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Wesleyan Church, Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 2

Special services were held in the Parramatta Wesleyan Church on Easter Sunday, the preachers being the Rev. Dr. Sellers in the morning and the Rev. W. Atkinson in the…

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Parish of St. George

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 4

At St. Paul's Church, Kogarah, special services were held on Easter Sunday at 8, 11 and 7.15. In the morning the Rev. G. D. Hilder preached on the power of the Resurrection, and in the evening…

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Country News. the Churches. Blackheath

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 10

One day's supplementary sale of work in aid of the pipe organ fund of St. Aidans Church was held in the parish hall yesterday. The result was very satisfactory. The stallholders were:—…

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Church News. All Souls' Leichhardt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 11

Special services were celebrated at All Souls' Church, Leichhardt, on Easter Sunday. The church had been decorated by the ladies with f[?] pot plants, and white flowers and looked exceedingly…

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The Churches. Blackheath

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 11

A lecture on "Ben Hur" was given by the Rev. J. S. Austin in the public hall last night, and was illustrated by lantern views. Songs were rendered during the evening by Mrs. Beer, Miss Austin, the…

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"A Grand Trinity of Education." Public School, Public Library, and Church. Foundation of a National Library

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The Library Association Conference was resumed today. Mr. J. L. Robertson, of Bendigo, read a paper, in which he strongly advocated the municipalisation of…

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