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Churches, 1903

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A Presbyterian on St. Patrick the Rev. Dr. Rentoul Speaks Out

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 3

One of the leading Presbyterian ministers of Victoria, in the person of the Rev. Dr. Rentoul, proposed "The Day We Celebrate" at St. Patrick's Day luncheon in his…

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An Interview With the Cardinal. The Lesson of St. Patrick's Day. the Betrayal. the Independence of the Catholic Body. Mr. O'sullivan's Attitude. the Cardinal's Appeciation of the "Catholic Press."

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 15

Telegrams and letters of congratulation on the success of the St. Patrick's Day celebration have poured in upon the Cardinal from all parts of Australia. The attitude…

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A Premier's Portrait: By Benjamin Hoare. The Man of the Day. Specially Sketched for the "Catholic Press."

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 17

I should like to say a word about Mr. Irvine, our Premier. He has been developing his political character through a crists. I regard it as a quite possible that he will turn…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press." The Lion on the Warpath. (By a Fiji Playmate.)

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 30

A lion once devised an enterprise, And called his chiefs to hear what thay'd advise Concerning certain points demanding war…

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St. Patrick's, Church Hill

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 22

The Forty Hours' Adoration was commenced on Friday, and throughout the devotions there were large attendances. It was brought to a close by a Solemn High…

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St. Mary's Church, Newcastle

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 15

St. Mary's Catholic Church, Newcastle, has recently undergone thorough renovation. The whole of the interior has been tastefully decorated, and the outside painted…

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St. Joseph's Church, Balmain West

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 17

The devotions of the "Quaraab Ore," commenced in St. Joseph's Church, Balmain West (Rozelle), on Friday the 20th inst., and terminated on Sunday last. On Friday…

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The Churches. Carcoar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 4

The Bishop of Bathurst on Sunday morning held a confirmation in the parish church, when l8 candidates were presented by the Rev. H. D. S. Vidal, Rector of Carcoar and Rural Dean. There was a…

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A Substantial Church Collection

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 7

Special reference was made to the question of the drought at the morning service held at St. Clement's Church of England, Marrickville, on Sunday last. The rector, the Rev. A. E. Bellingham, M.A., was…

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Church Practices. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 4

Sir,--Canon Archdall's corrections need yet further correction. He now says he was informed that "the Archbishop's chaplain attended a service with lighted candles in broad…

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Wesley Church Bazaar

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 7

Mrs. Lane, wife of the Rev. George Lane, President of the General Methodist Conference, opened, a bazaar yesterday afternoon in the Wesley Church School-hall. The Rev. F. Colwell presided, and made a statement regarding…

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Drummoyne Methodist Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 7

The Mayoress of Drummoyne (Mrs. T. Henley) opened a fair and sale of work in the Carrington Hall, Bridge-street, on Wednesday, in the presence of a large attendance. The fair was in aid of the…

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Methodist Conference Action

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 6

At the Methodist Conference, sitting on March 10, the committee appointed to report on the Fijian mission presented the followiug resolutions, which were adopted by the conference:…

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Anglican Forward Movement. Conference on Church Extension. Sin-stricken Parishes

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 3

A conference relative to the Anglican Church extension work in the poor and populous parishes of Sydney was held yesterday afternoon in the Chapter House, Bathurst-street. The new…

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Sydney City Mission. Sale of Work At the Glebe

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 7

In connection with the Glebe branch of the Sydney City Mission a sale of work was opened yesterday afternoon in the Record Reign Hall, Glebe Point, for the purpose of raising funds to assist in the…

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The Governor of Fiji. Methodist Conference Action Resented at Suva. (By Cable.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 5

SUVA, Thursday. -- Intense indignation is expressed here at the proposition of the Methodist Conference to petition the. imperial authorities concerning the religion of the Governor, Sir…

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Sale of Work at Wesley Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 7

On Wednesday a sale of work was opened in the Wesley school hall, Regent-street, for the purpose of assisting the organ fund of that congregation. The opening ceremony was performed by Mrs. Lane,…

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Sydney Church Endowment Fund

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 7

The annual meeting of the subscribers of the Sydney Church Endowment Fund was held on Wednesday afternoon in the chapterhouse. Mr. James Plummer presided. The…

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Church News. Sydney Church Extension. Populous Parishes. Reaching the Masses

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 7

A conference of Church of England clergymen and ladies was held at the Chapter House yesterday afternoon for the purpose of considering how the work of the Church Extension Society could be…

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Church of England Temperance Society. Conference on the Liquor Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 March 1903 · page 6

A conference under the auspices of the Church ofE England Temperance Society was held last night at the Chapter House to consider the provisions of the Liquor Bill. The ball was crowded. Archdeacon…

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