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Churches, 1905

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The Churches. Manilla

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 May 1905 · page 5

The Rev. Scott Fletcher, M.A., of Bourke-street Church, visited the Manilla district, in the interest of the Home Mission fund, and held a' crowded meeting here. He has been…

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Central Methodist Mission. Coming of Age

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 8

Twenty-one years ago "York-street" was the despair of New South Wales Methodism. To-day it is its glory. In 1884 there was a congregation of 50, the classes had dwindled down…

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The Story of a Mission. Central Methodist's "Majority."

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 11

The "coming of age" of the York-street Central Methodist Missi[?]n furnishes an interesting chapter of Christian and philanthropic enterprise. And who better can tell that story than…

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A Coming of Age. The Central Methodist Mission

The Australian Star · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 5

The 21st anniversary of the Sydney Central Methodist Mission supplies a retrospect of one of the most striking spiritual movements in the Southern World. Its…

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Central Methodist Mission It's Coming of Age— A Notable Anniversary

The Methodist · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 2

The retrospect of twenty-one years' of work in the Central Methodist Mission leads us to exclaim, " What hath God wrought ?" In 1884, in old York-street, there was a congregation of 50 in a church seating…

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A New Presbyterian Church

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 14

This afternoon Sir Harry H. Rawson, the Stale Governor, will lay the foundation-stone of a new Presbyterian Church at North St. Leonards, near the Crow's Nest, and Mrs. John…

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Central Methodist Mission. Coming of Age. Interview with the Superintendent

Watchman · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 4

There is no need to introduce Mr. Taylor to the readers of "The Watchman." His years of service in the interests of the poor and fallen of Sydney have endeared him to…

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Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 9

Peru, says "El Pais," of Mexico, is the one ideal Catholic country in Latin America devoid alike of anti-Clericalism and also progressive…

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Presbyterian Literary Society

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 6

The first meeting of the re-formed Literary Society in connection with the Mosman Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday last, under the…

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A Sermon at Campbell-street Presbyterian Church. INDIVIDUALISM

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 4

On Sunday night lost the Rev. J. F. Blair preached another excellent sermon on a topic connected with tie everyday life of all of us…

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Central Methodist Mission. to Geelbrate Its Coming of Age. Twenty-one Years of Good Work

Evening News · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 4

"After twenty-one years of struggling, in the interests of Christianity, we have at last attained our manhood." This was the cheerful announcement of the…

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Catholic Notes and News

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 24

The Very Rev. Dean O'Keeffe, of Yass, has been on a visit to Sydney during the week. The new Bishop of Ballarat is expected to pass through Sydney from Rockhampton next…

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Roman Catholic Primary Schools' Competition

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 8

St. Augustine's beat St. Francis by 4 points. The teams played first class football, especially the smaller one—St. Francis'…

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Catholic University Denied. Proposal Supported by Mr. Balfour. But Opposed by His Colleagues

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 27

The question of a Catholic University for Ireland was discussed in the House of Commons on April 20 at the instance of. Mr. John Murphy, who moved:—…

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The "Catholic Press" on Mr. Dugald Thomson, M.H.R., and Mr. C. C. Wade, M.L.A. to the Editor

Watchman · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 5

Sir,—In view of your extract from last week's "Catholic Press," regarding Mr. Dugald Thomson and Mr. C. G. Wade, I have been guilty of the extravagance of paying threepence for that…

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The Church and Charity

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 9

Quietly, as if any ordinary Bill was under discussion, the project for separating Church and State continues to be debated in the French Chamber. The Catholic deputies,…

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Church and State, the Position in France

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 36

It was to be expected that the Hierarchical heads of the French Church would make a vigorous protest against the infamous spoliation Bill which is now under discussion in…

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Patron of the Australian Church

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 24

Flags and bunting were noticeable on St. Mary's Cathedral tower on Wednesday (Empire Day). It was in keeping with the public celebration of Empire Day in the city, but…

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Editor's Easy Chair Church Owns Grotto

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 42

Letters just received at the Vatican from the Bishop of Tarbes, Mgr. Schoepfer, bring the information that the Court of Appeals of Pau has rendered a final decision regarding…

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Peter and the Primacy. Simon Peter and the Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Part Iii. "Thou art Peter, and upon this Rock I will Build My Church."

Watchman · Saturday 27 May 1905 · page 2

We have seen how the Romish doctrine of Simon Peter's supremacy has been assorted without any foundation in fact. This assumption of the Apostle's power to open or…

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