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Churches, 1904

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Catholic Class-books. (To the Editor, "Freeman's Journal.")

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 32

Sir,—The question asked by your correspondent, Mr. P. J. Power, Brisbane, in the "Freeman" of January 23rd, has given many a one a very unpleasant surprise—"Why have…

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The Mission to Thibet. No Annexation Intended. Communications with Russia. London, Feb. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 9

In the House of Commons last night Mr. St. John Brodrick, the Secretary of State for india, in answer to a question regarding Colonel Younghusband's mission to Thibet,…

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The Blue Mountains. Church Arrangements

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 24

The presbytery is in Katoomba and connected by telephone with Sydney, and all parts of the Blue Mountains. Number 32, Katoomba Exchange…

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Pentridge R.c. Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 7

The first stone of this edifice was laid yesterday by the Right Rev. Dr. Goold in the presence of a considerable concourse of persons who flocked from all parts to witness…

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Albury Church and Presbytery

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 24

At a meeting of St. Patrick's (Albury) church and school committee, held at the presbytery, the Rev. Father Griffin presided. The business of promoting a movement to…

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Father Robinson's Project. a New Church Shrink

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 18

The Rev. Father Robinson, of Camberwell (Vic.), who returned but lately from a trip to Europe, has in hand a great project for the erection of a grand memorial church in…

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How Old is the Papal Church? Part Iii

Watchman · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 3

I must now direct your attention to the Irish Church. It is a fact well worthy of remembrance, that the Irish Church was never officially connected with the Church…

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A Notable Conversion. PRIEST-MONK-PROTESTANT. Why He Left the Church of Rome. a Thrilling Story

Watchman · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

The following account of his conversion was spoken by Rev. A. M. Claesen recently in Belfast when he appeared with Rev. T. Connellan on the platform at Grosvonor…

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Sydney Curiosities. the Church with the Crooked Steeple. (For "The World's News." by "A.k.")

The World's News · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 12

About a quarter of a mile off the Parramattaroad, within the boundaries of the borough of Ashfield, is a Presbyterian Church known as that of St. David, Dobroyde. As will be seen…

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The Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 7

The annual conference of the Method[?] Church of New South Wales will assomb[?] in Sydney on the 23rd instant, and a number of important questions will come up for…

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Church Chronicles

The St George Call · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 2

ST. PAUL'S INSTITUTE.--An entertaining lecture was delivered by Rev. C. J. Byng of Bexley, in connection with above Institute on Tuesday last, the subject…

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Lost Faith. Church of England Curate Makes Dramatic Exit

The Australian Star · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 6

After preaching d farewell sermon, in which he announced tola disbelief in miracles, the Rev. A. E. Christen, Leeds, recently descended the pulpit steps, and after divesting…

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The Church of England In Australia Commemoration Sermon by Archdeacon Gunther

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 8

On Sunday evening last at St. John's Church, Parramatta, the Von. Archdeacon Gunther, preached a sermon having reference to the commemoration of the first divine…

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Dads Wayback on "Why Coves Don't Go to Church."

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 February 1904 · page 5

"I'SE allus seein' in ther papers, Wayback, a lot o' yabber askin' why coves don't go to Church? There's a lot o' tork about' it, but ther pint never seems ter get no…

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Low Versus High Church

Truth · Sunday 7 February 1904 · page 4

If the Low Church party, assisted by the Dill crowd, persist in worrying a certain High Church parson, they will get all the fight they are looking for. He…

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Hurstville Methodist Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 8

The official opening ceremony of the Hurstville Methodist Church was performed on Saturday afternoon by the Rev. Dr. Lane, President of the Methodist General…

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Sydney City Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 8

The ladies' committee resumed its meetings on Monday last. In the absence of the president. Mrs. Wm. Crane presided, and there were present Mesdames Barnier, T. Harrison,…

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Church News. St. Andrews Cathedral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 8

A harvest festival was held at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday. The chancel was decorated with fruits, vegetables, wheat sheaves, and other harvest trophies. Canon Sharp…

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The Churches. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 5

At St.Patrick's Convent of Mercy Miss Ruby M'Killop, daughter of Mr.John M'Killop, of the Commercial Bank, has been admitted as a postulant, and has begun her period…

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New Church at Hurstville

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 8 February 1904 · page 3

On Saturday, at 3 p.m., the new Methodist Church, The Avenue, Hurstville, was opened with a religious service, conducted by the Rev. Dr. George Lane, president of the General…

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