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Churches, 1902

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Education in Ireland. the Proposed Catholic University

Watchman · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 7

Under the above heading Mr. M. J. T. McCarthy, B.A., T.C.D., Barrister-at-law, delivered a lecture in the Wellington Hall, Belfast, in November of last year. As Mr…

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Kogarah Methodist Literacy, Debating and Social Union

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 2

THE above Society was officially inaugurated by a general meeting in the school-room of the above Church on Wednesday evening last. The…

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Important Catholic Petition. Presented to the British Parliament. LONDON, April 18, 3 p.m

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 7

An important petition emanating from Roman Catholics that has been presented to Parliament declares that the Pope, and sacred congregations claim jurisdiction over…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press." Edited by Playmate. The Two Citizens

The Catholic Press · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 29

Two gentlemen lived in a town; A scholar one, without a crown; The other rich, unlettered he, And never could the two agree…

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The Archbishop of Adelaide. a Statesman of the Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 15

The following personal sketch is taken from "A.N.A.," a Sydney imitator of "M.A.P":— His Grace the Most Rev. Dr. John O'Reily, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Adelaide,…

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Scot's Church Branch

Watchman · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 8

The usual monthly meeting was held on Wednesday evening at Scot's Church, when Mr. T. B. Watt delivered a most interesting lecture on "William, Prince of Orange." A full…

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News of the Churches

Watchman · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 4
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The Rozelle Methodist Church, Balmain, was crowded on Thursday last, the occasion being a send off to the Rev. J. Penman, who is leaving for Parramatta. Mr. T. Cater occupied the…

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A Scared Congregation. Yorkshire Church Struck by Lightning

The World's News · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 5

During a severe thunderstorm which broke over Scarborough and district on Sunday evening, March 2, the lightning struck the tower of the fine old church at Hutton Bushel, a village in the…

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Fight in a Church

The World's News · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 8

According to despatches from Lemberg, a fierce fight took place in a Roman Catholic church in the Polish village of Bordnikie, about half a dozen persons being killed and 50 wounded…

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The Churches. Cowra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 10

An entertainment was held yesterday in honour of the Right Rev. Dr. Cameron, D.D., moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly, who left to-day for Goolagong to lay the foundation stone of a new church…

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Church News. Church of England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 7

The Archbishop of Sydney on Sunday morning preached at Wahroonga, in the evening at the cathedral, on Monday afternoon presided and gave an address at the Sydney Diocesan clerical meeting, on…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, April 27, 1902. Gentiles Received Into the Church. Acts xi. 1-18. Golden Text (Acts x. 43).—"Whoso- ever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins." INTRODUCTION

The Methodist · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 9

"The experience of Peter with Cornelius showed clearly the mind of the Spirit as to the reception of the Gentiles. But…

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Church Fair. Lismore

The Australian Star · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 6

The grand fancy fair organised by the ladies in aid of St. Andrew's Church of England was largely patronised. The receipts amounted to about £100…

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Sans Souci Church of England

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 2

THE new Church of England recently erected at Sans Souci, and to be known as St. Andrew’s School-church, will shortly be dedicated for Divine…

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St. James's Church

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 21

One of the oldest churches in New South Wales is St. James's (Church of England), at the top of King-street. It was built by Governor Macquarie, and was originally intended for a…

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home. Sermons for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 9

Under this heading sermons by eminent preachers are published in this widely-circulated paper, in order that in the remote interor, where there are no churches, and a clergyman is rarely seen, the stockman, the…

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All Saints Church, Parramatta. Annual Vestry Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 8

The annual vestry in connection with All Saints Church, Parramatta, was held in the All Stunts schoolroom, on Tuesday. The Rev. J. Done presided and there was a good…

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St. Mark's Church, Granville. The Annual Vestry Mooting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1902 · page 7

The annual vestry meeting of St. Mark's Church, Granville, was held on Monday in St. Mark's Schoolroom. The rector, the Rev. A. E.J.Ross, M.A. presided, and there was a very…

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Stealing From a Church. [To the Editor of "Truth."]

Truth · Sunday 20 April 1902 · page 2

Sir,—Allow me to call you attention to a case recently tried before Mr. R. H. Smithert, S.M., in which John Henry Durant was charged and convicted of stealing a book from…

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