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Churches, 1908

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A Federai Mission. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 March 1908 · page 6

Captain Colquhoun, who with EngineerCommander Clarkson was depatched by the Federal Government to Japan, America, and England in the early part of last year,…

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Rydalmere Fracas. Thomas Mullane Charged. the Fight in the Church

Evening News · Tuesday 24 March 1908 · page 5

Thomas Mullane, a middle-aged man, appeared before Mr. Justice Cohen and a Jury this afternoon, to answer an indictment, charging him with having, on September 8. 1907, at…

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Church Dissension. the Nathalia Dispute

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 March 1908 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Both Rev. G. Gladstone and Rev. J. W. P. Oates had announced services in Nathalla Church on Sunday afternoon last. A number of people congregated in the…

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The Mission

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 2

The force and earnestness and sympathy of Mr. Hugh Paton continue to draw large crowds of persons of both sexes, and of all creeds and all ages to the…

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General News. Mr. Carruthers's Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 8

The Premier went considerably further than he was asked to do when replying in the Legislative Assembly yesterday to a question about Mr. Carruthers and his mission to Europe. Mr…

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Hibernian Catholic Benefit Society. St. Patrick's Day Celebrations

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 6

Cardinal Moran presided over the 28th annual district meeting of the Hibernian Australasian Catholic Benefit Society at St. Mary's Cathedralhall, last evening. Among those present were…

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The Rydalmere Fracas. Struggle in a Church. Mullane m DEFENCE

Evening News · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 6

The hearing WAS Continued, before Mr. Justice Cohen and a Jury, at the Central Criminal Court, Darlinghurst, this morning, of the charge against Thomas against Thomas mullance of having at…

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Rydalmere Sensation Fight in a Church Sacristy Mullane's Version of the Affair a Church Committee Meeting

The Australian Star · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 5

The trial of Thomas Mullane, hotelkeeper, on a charge of having at Rydalmore, on September 8, 1907, maliciously inflicted grievous bodily harm upon Michael Villiam…

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 57

The Rey. Cuthbert Blacket, the rector of St, Luke's Anglican Church, Dapto, is seriously ill. The Rev. C. J. W. Moon has accepted a call…

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 57

Under this heading sermons by eminent preachers are published in this widely-circulated paper, in order that in the remote Interior, where there are no churches, and a clergyman is rarely seen, the…

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Mission in the Kiama Parish

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 28

The Rev. Father J. Barry, C.M., will commence a three weeks' mission in the Kiama parish on Sunday next…

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Catholic Notes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 21

On Sunday next a three-weeks' mission will be opened on the Kiama pamish—one week in [?]h of the districts—the exercises of which will be conducted by the Rev. J…

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Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 10

Count Lippai, the well-known sculptor of Vienna, preva[?]led upon the Pope to pose for him. The Count intends to exhibit the work in the Austrian capital…

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Great Catholic Congress

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 41

The great Catholic Congress which his Eminence Cardinal Moral is to attend will be opened on 9th September at the Westminster Cathed[?] It is intended to eclipse in scope…

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Catholic Events. Meeting of the Diocesan Council

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 28

His Eminence the Cardinal presided at a meeting of the Diocesan Council, held at St. Mary's Presbytery, yesterday morning…

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The Catholic Army in the United States. Latest Figures

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 8

According to advance sheets of the 1908 Wiltzius Directory, there are 15,665 Catholic clergymen in the United States, 11,496 being diocesan priests, and 4069 being…

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"Fly Soup." Melbourne Mission Restaurant. Shocking Condition of Affairs. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 6

Further particulars were given at a meeting of the Board of Health held yesterday as to the seizure on Saturday at the Metropolitan Mission in Bourke-street of a quantity…

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Uncle Sam's Sailers Their Good Conduct in Port. Catholic Chaplain's Good Advice

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 11

Some people in Australia may venture to judge the American sailor of the Pacific fleet by the Worst standard. That would bo a mist[?]kle, for Undo Sam's sailor is one…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls who Read the "Catholic Press." Edited by Playmate. Peter's Job

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 30

"Mother, here's an advertisement that looks as though it would just suit," said Peter, coming in with his broom on his shoulder. He had been sweeping the…

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The King and Queen of England at Mass at the Spanish Embassy Church a Grand and Impressive Ceremony. London, February 14

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 6

Last Saturday was a memorable day in the history of the Catholic Church in England, for on the occasion of the solemn Requiem Mass for the souls of the late King…

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