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Churches, 1903

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Mission at Sugar Loaf. East Maitland Circuit

The Methodist · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 2

A Mission covering eight days has just closed at Sugar Loaf, in the above, circuit, one of the oldest preaching places in this district. The Mission was…

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Our Anglican Patrons. "Truths of Christianity" Up to Date

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 17

Under the graceful heading, "Anbi-Romanism," we find the following in a recent issue of the "Australian Churchman": "The proper attitude of earnest Christian Protestants will…

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Roman Catholic Religion. (To the Editor of "The Watchman.")

Watchman · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 2

Sir,—I think all Protestants that love m their souls the Lord Jesus Christ should ever pray for the advancement of their religion, and for the people serving under the Banner of the…

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Foreign Missions. (Information under this heading is supplied by the Mission Office.) The Rev. H. Fellmann

The Methodist · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 2

The Rev. H. Fellman, Chairman of the New Britain District arrived in Sydney on Christmas Day, per s.s. Tanglin, and is…

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Correspondence. [We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our Correspondents,] to Roman Catholic Laymen. (To the Editor of "The Watchman.")

Watchman · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 2

Sir,—There are many Roman Catholic laymen who are honestly under the impression that their priests have not the same privileges in our public schools that ministers of other Churches have. I heard the other…

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Life in London and Thereabout. (Chronicled by Henry W. LUCY.) Sugar Bounties—Mr. Chamberlain's Mission—A Great Publisher—A Rare Shipload—The Book of Beauty. WESTMINSTER, Nov. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 5

Parliament, still comparatively young, has supplied several episodes wherein the loyalty of the Ministerial party has been sorely tried. Each has been striking in its…

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Katoomba Dedicating St. Canice's Church. Visit of Cardinal Moran

Nepean Times · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 6

His Eminence, Cardinal Moran, arrived in Katoomba by the Wednesday evening train for the purpose of solemnly blessing and dedicating St. Canice's Church. He…

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Archbishop Kelly at Kurrajong. His Grace Lays the Foundation-stone of St. Gregory's New Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 26

Most Rev. Dr. Kelly, Coadjutor-Archbishop of Sydney, visited the Hawkesbuiy district on Saturday, December 20. The primary object of his Grace's visit was to bless the…

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The World Moves! Divide Church and State

Watchman · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 3

The following cablegram, which appears in a recent issue of the "New York World," shews how utterly sick France is becoming of Roman Catholicism, its hierarchy, its "pacts" and "cults." It is probably…

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Fireball in a Church

The World's News · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 25

In the town of Maldonado, in Argentina, a curious meteorological phenomenon was witnessed on October 18. While service was proceeding in the church a large ball of fire crashed into…

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Reorganised Church of Jesus Christ of L.D.S.

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 6

The Balmain Church, situated in Nelson-street, Rozelle, was the scene of more than ordinary interest on Saturday and Sunday…

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Bishops on Church and State

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 4

Messrs. Macmillan and Co. forward a little book entitled "I Live," by Dr. J. E. Cowell, the present Bishop of Calcutta and Metropolitan of India and Ceylon, and another essay, "The…

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Church News. Church of England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 7

The Archbishop of Sydney on Sunday morning preached at St. Mary's, Waverley, in the evening at the Cathedral, on Monday afternoon presided at the monthly meeting of the standing committee; on…

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The Churches. Bowral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 10

A three days' Christian convention was opened on Mr. B. Short's grounds yesterday, and is being well attended. WINDSOR, Friday…

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Parramatta and District. a Church-street Burglary

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 12

When Mr. G. P. Green, manager of the Churchstreet, Parramatta, branch of Mick Simmons' tobacco and fancy goods establishment, came downstairs into his yard yesterday morning he…

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Church News

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 3 January 1903 · page 3

THE services in connection with the Church of England, parish of St. George, on Sunday next will be conducted as follows :—St. Paul's,…

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A Hairy Man at Barge. Is there any Presbyterian Person Missing ?

Truth · Sunday 4 January 1903 · page 7

There is at present a havy ,am reaming about between the Jier and [?]rra districts. The most remm[?] feature of this uncouth wayfarer in that his face is,…

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Boy Fires Churches "For a Lark,"

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 January 1903 · page 16

The mysterious occurrence of a number of fires in quick succession at Mooroopna (Vic)., caused much consternation, for it was evident that an incendiary was at work…

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The War of the Churches. Blames Both Sides. (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 4 January 1903 · page 5

Sir,—I condemn both sides as being enemies of the Commonwealth and true Christianity, which teaches us to live in the bonds of charity with all mankind and die…

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The Poster-street Chow Church

Truth · Sunday 4 January 1903 · page 7

Sir,—Your last issue contained an article about the "Christian" Chinese and their "Research" in Foster-street. I have often [?] for an opportunity to express my opinion…

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