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Churches, 1903

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Catholic Notes and News

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 24

The ceremony of opening and blessing of "Airmount." the new residence and high school of the Christian Brothers, at Carrington-street, Waverley, will be performed by his Eminence…

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The Future of the West London Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 3

It was a singular coincidence that almost simultaneously with the death of Mr. Hughes, the announcement should be made in the press that St…

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Lord Mayor Hughes and "The Catholic Press."

Watchman · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 4

It is scarcely likely that the Lord Mayor will take any notice of the criticisms of the "Catholic Press," whether it eulogises or threatens. It keeps a watchful eye upon all Roman…

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Kogarah Methodist Literary, Debating and Social Union

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 2

A VERY enjoyable evening was spent at the above society’s rooms on Tuesday last, when a varied arid lengthy programme was gone through. The…

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The Bishop of Rochester and the West London Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 2

Among the petitions drawn up hy the Bishop of Rochester for incorporation in parochial intercessions, and family prayer during the month of last…

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Great Catholic Triumph in Lower Austria. the Christian Socialists

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 10

Perhaps it would be unreasonable to expect, owing to the number and value of the cablegrams daily sent to Australia from England, that such an uninteresting and awkward fact…

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Foreign Missions (Information under this heading is supplied by the Mission Office.) Mr.J. R. Martin

The Methodist · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 7

The following interesting letter to the Organising Secretary, written by Mr. J. R. Martin, who is hard at work in our ' Solomon…

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St. Patrick's Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 24

Gounod's devotional Muss "Augeh Custodies," for quartet and chorus, was sung at St. Patrick's Church on Sunday morning, the quartet consisting of Miss Edith O. King, Miss Mabel…

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Memorial Service at Scots' Church

Watchman · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 5

A very solemn religious service was held in Scots Church, York street, no Wednesday afternoon, commencing at 4 o'clock. The coffin had been brought to the church immediately upon its arrival…

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Church News. Church of England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 14

The Archbishop of Sydney on Sunday morning preached in the Cathedral, in the afternoon administered the rite of confirmation at St. Philips', Auburn, on Tuesday afternoon consecrated the Church of…

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The Churches. Cooma

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 9

A continental was held on the showground last night in aid of Saint Paul's Anglican Church funds. The proceeds were about £30. A banquet and social held in the School of Arts on Tuesday evening in aid…

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London Churches and Trade. London, Jan. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 11

Archdeacon W. M. Sinclair, of London and other persons have made numerous suggestions in order to preserve the city churches. It is noticeable that the trade of the port…

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Some English Notes. National Free Church Council

The Methodist · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 2

The Rev. James Travis, ex-President of the Primitive Methodist Conference, has been unanimously nominated President of the next Council, to be held at…

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London Churches and Trade. Population Moving Down the Thames

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 17 January 1903 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday Afternoon.--Archdeacon Sinclair, D.D., Canon of St. Paul's, and others are making numerous suggestions to preserve the London city churches…

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Church News

The St Georges Advocate · Saturday 17 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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War of the Churches Imported Priests and Parsons to Blame. to Blame. (To the Editor.)

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 January 1903 · page 8

Sir,—If we had only Australian clergyman amongst us, and no Irish parsons or priests, the war of religions would end, because if an Australian parson or priest flaunted the orange or green…

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The Samoan Question. Cardinal Moran in Reply to His Critics. American Testimonies. Spoliation of Roman Catholic Churches. Alleged Missionary Instigation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 January 1903 · page 5

Cardinal Moran, yesterday afternoon, performed the ceremony of blessing the new residence of the Franciscan Fathers at Waverley. He took occasion to refer to the Samoan trouble, and to reply to…

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Church News. Address by the Rev. E. T. Dunstan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 January 1903 · page 9

There was a large attendance at the Protestant Hall yesterday afternoon when the Rev. E. T. Dunstan conducted a devotional service and delivered an address upon the late Rev. Dr. Parker. The…

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The Churches. Blackheath

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 January 1903 · page 5

A lantern lecture by the Rev. H. Clark, president of the New South Wales Baptist Union, entitled "The Home of the Red, White, and Blue," was given in the Baptist Mission Hall on Thursday night…

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Startling Theft. From a Church. Value of £20,000. LONDON

The Australian Star · Monday 19 January 1903 · page 4

A startling robbery is reported from Florence, Italy. In the Church of San Severo was the famous bas relief, "The Descent from the…

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