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Churches, 1902

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Balmain Presbyterian Church, Campbell Street

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 6

The 34th anniversary of the opening of the above church was celebrated last Sunday by special services. Since 1868 there have been…

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Roman Catholic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 15

The quarterly conference of the Diocesan Roman Catholic clergy was held on Thursday at St. Mary's Presbytery, the Coadjutor-Archbishop, the Rev. Dr. Kelly, presiding…

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Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 25

The Right Rev. Archdeacon Walsh, V.G., Dean of Dublin, died on February 22. The death is announced of Mr. J. F. Bentley (architect of the Westminster Cathedral), in…

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Melbourne Simultaneous Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 15

The scale upon which the simultaneous mission in Melbourne has been carried on is one of vastness. No fewer than 214 churches joined in the work; there were 700 local committees, 2000 personal…

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The Catholic Church in England. a Mysterious Cable

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 17

The following mysterious cable message from London has been published this week: "An important petition has been presented to Parliament by the Roman…

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Catholic Notes and News

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 22

The Quarterly Conference of the Diocesan clergy was held at St. Mary's Presbytery on Thursday of the present week, and was largely attended. His Grace the…

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The Bookworm's Corner the Australasian Catholic Record

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 26

This number, like its predecessors, is replete with matter of theological interest. His Eminence the Cardinal occupies the place of honour with a paper dealing with the…

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Canon Pain. Praise From the Methodist President

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 10

Referring to the appointment of the Rev. Canon Pain, M.A., of St. John's, Darlinghurst, as Bishop of Gippsland, Victoria, the Rev. G. Lane (president of the Australasian Methodist Conference) said he…

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Methodist Union A Big Gathering at Granville

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 11

The consummation of the union of the four churches of Mothodism, in so far as the Granville circuits are concerned, was celebrated this week with much success. All the churches in…

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The "Australasian Catholic Record." the Current Number. The Cardinal's Article

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 11

The current number of the Austgalasian Catholic Record contains much that will repay careful reading. In the article entitled, "Irish Saints on…

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State Aid to Catholic Schools. To the Editor of the "Watchman."

Watchman · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 2

Sir,—Re Dr. Kelly's remarks in a recent issue "Daily Telegraph," I beg leave through your valuable columns to make a few replies and remarks to the same. Firstly, he states that…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press." To Playmates

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 30

My dear Playmates,—I wonder if any of you heard of the big brass plate that tells every visitor to Waltara about the 12 cots the children of the playground of the…

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The Terrible Massacre in New Britain. a Heartrending Story. the Fate of a Catholic Family Well Known in Sydney

The Catholic Press · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 17

The most painful news of the week has been the account of the massacre in New Britain by which Mrs. Wollf, wife of Mr. Hedwig Wollf, and her infant, lost their…

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The Australian Protestant Defence Association. Scot's Church, No. I Branch. William, Prince of Orange

Watchman · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 3

The usual monthly meeting of the Scot's Church No. 1 Branch was held on the Wednesday evening of last week. Rev. Dr. Dill Macky presided, and there was a large number…

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News of the Churches

Watchman · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 4
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The following ladies and gentlemen have been appointed Church agents for "The Watchman."—Miss Annie Hodson, Bostonstreet, Moree; Mr. A. P. Falconer,…

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The Churches. Bellingen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 12

A bazaar in aid of the Methodist Church which was held at Bellingen proved a great success, about £110 being taken on the two nights. MORPETH, Friday…

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Church News. Church of England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 15

The Archbishop on Sunday morning preached in the Cathedral; on Monday morning administered the Holy Communion in the chapel at Bishopscourt to the members of the Junior Clerical Society, who…

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The Sunday School International Lesson. Sunday, May 4, 1902. the Church at Antioch in Syria. Acts xi. 19-30. Golden Text (Acts xi. 21).—"The hand of the Lord was with them : and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord." INTRODUCTION

The Methodist · Saturday 26 April 1902 · page 3

Time.—A.D. 40-44. The conversion of the Gentiles at Antioch was probably [?]very nearly simultaneous with the conversion of…

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

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 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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