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Churches, 1905

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N.S.W. Presbyterian General Assembly

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 56

The Presbyterian General Assembly of New South Wales. 1905, the opening, session of which was briefly reported in the, "Town and Country Journal" last week, was continued daily during…

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Anglican Synods. Grafton and Armidale Diocese. Armidale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 6

The second session of the twelfth synod of the diocese of Gratton and Armidale was oponed this morning in the Olympic Hall. The Bishop of the diocese, the Rev. Dr. Cooper,…

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Catholic Schools Competition. St. Patrick's V. St. Benedict's

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 4

These teams met on the Oval on Saturday, and those who missed it missed a treat indeed. The passing of St. Patrick's lads and the grit of the losers would have…

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The Churches. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 9

The Rev. S. Sharp was last night welcomed to the pastorate of the local Baptist Church. The Rev. E. Price, president of the Baptist Union, delivered the charge from…

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Western Suburbs Churches' Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 5

The second round of the above union competition was played on Saturday last and resulted as follows:- Marrickville Methodist defeated Marrickville Congregational by 41 points to nil (Mr. Norris, referee)…

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A Church "Trust."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 6

Mr. John D. Rockefeller, the head of the Standard Oil Companies in the United States, proposes, according to our cablegrams of this morning, to create and…

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Proposed Church Trust. J. D. Rockefeller's Idea. Unity in Religious Work

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 7

LONDON, Tuesday.—The New York correspondent of the "Daily Chronicle" states that Mr. J. D. Rockefeller proposes to create and financially support a Church Trust…

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The Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 56

Owing to pressure on our space, the usual sermon is crowded out…

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 17 May 1905 · page 57

The Rev. E. Austin, recently from Victoria, has accepted a unanimous call to the pastorate of the Baptist Church, Burwood. Mr. Hugh Dixson has handed to the treasurer…

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Presbyterian Assembly

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 3

The business of the New South Wales General Assembly was continued at St. Stephen's Church, phillip-street, yesterday. THE PASSING OF MRS. PATON…

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St. Benedict's Mission

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 26

On Sunday evening the fortnight's mission it St Benedict's, George-street West, was closed with Rosary, sermon, renewal of the Baptismal vows, and Benediction of the…

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Presbyterian General Assembly. the Liquor Question. Address by the Chief Secretary. the Proposed Reform

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 7

The New South Wales Presbyterian General Assembly continued its deliberations in St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street, yesterday, the Moderator (the Right Rev. Alex M'Kinlay)…

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How Old Maids Are Made. a Perplexing Problem. "What's the Matter with the Catholic Girl?"

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 20

Sir,—In last week's "Catholic Press" we —all thoughtful unmarried women from 20 upwards—saw the astounding statement that in 1900 there were over 20,000 "old…

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The Editor of London "Punch" Tells How He Became a Catholic. Sir Francis Burnand's Memories

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 8

In his "Records and Reminiscences," Sir Francis C. Burnand, editor of London "Punch," book-writer and playwright, and prince of good and clever fellows, tells how…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press." Edited by Playmate. The Pinafore Competition For Girls

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 30

Girls! Remember you have only three more weeks to send in your pinafores, and thus silence the misshevious tongue of the boy whose letter was published last week…

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The Churches. Menangle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 6

C[?]adjutr-Archbishop Kelly arrived by afternoon train and was met by a large assemblage of parishioners and others. WINDSOR, Tuesday…

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Chalmers Church Jubilee. Opening of a Bazaar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 8

The celebrations in connection with the jubilee of Chalmers presbyterian Church were continued yesterday, when a four-days' bazaar was opened by his Excellency the State…

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Kaiser and Church. Important Conferences. France's Defection, From Rome

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon.--Important conferences, which are now being held between the Kaiser and ecclesiastical dignitaries, are supposed to be the outcome of…

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Chalmers Church Jubilee

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 May 1905 · page 3

The jubilee of the Chalmers Presbyterian Church, founded in May, 1855, is being celebrated by special services in the church and a bazaar, which was opened at the Town-hall yesterday…

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Melanesian Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 May 1905 · page 3

A successful sale of work was held at St. James's Hall yesterday in aid of the funds of the Melanesian Mission. The hall was specially decorated, and the stalls, which…

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