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Churches, 1908

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Union of the Churches. Victorian Moderator Pessimistic. Emotional Christianity. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 8

Considerable pessimism characterised the address delivered by the new Moderator of the Victorian Presbyterian Assembly (the Rev. J. Weir) upon Church union. Mr. Weir made…

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The Liquor Act ''I'm Ashamed of My Church"

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 5

A matter which has caused some dissension in the Presbyterian Assembly is a portion of the temperance committee's report, to the effect that the representatives to the…

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A Church on Skids Removal Feat at Woolwich

The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 8

In America it is a common occurrence to move large buildings from one site to another, but not so in this country, When the trustees of St. John's Church at Woolwich…

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Will Leave the Church

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 8

A note of alarm was struck by Rev. W. H. H. Yarrington, president of the Protestant Church of England Union, at the annual meeting of the union last night, in regard to the present…

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Church of England Grammar School Annual Commemoration

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 15

The Sydney Church of England Grammar School (North Sydney) annual commemoration took place during last week, successful functions being held on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday…

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Moving a Church at Woolwich

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 15

The trustees of St John's Church of England, Woolwich, on the Lane Cove River, decided to build a larger church, and to utilise "the former building as a parish hall. Aa the existing structure occupied part of the…

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The Working Man and the Church. Better Understanding Wanted. "Coldness and Reserve."

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The Presbyterian Assembly to-day considered a report in which it was stated that "some working men in the cities and large towns not only share in the…

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The Church and the Worker. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 12

Sir,--I am glad that the Presbyterian Assembly has taken into consideration the falling away of workers from the Church. There is undoubtedly a cause, and, in my opinion, Rev. Mr. Waugh struck the true keynote…

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Union of the Churches. New Victorian Moderator's Views. Emotional and Contemplative Religion

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 10

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Addressing the Presbyterian General Assembly to-day, the newly-elected Moderator-Rev. James Weir--said the first of the hindrances to the union…

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 57

Baptist services have been commenced by the Rev. D. Steed at Artarmon, on the North Sydney line. A brick church of substantial character is to…

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 13 May 1908 · page 56

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 stock…

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Presbyterian Assembly

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 6

The New South Wales Presbyterian Assembly continued its sittings yesterday at St. Stephen's Church. Phillip-street. The Moderactor (Rev. John Macaulay) presided…

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Catholic Notes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 25

A bazaar in aid of Monica's Convent, Richmond, was opened at the School of Arts on Saturday by the Mayor, and will be continued till Saturday next…

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Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 10

At a conference of the parish priests of Down and Connor, hold for the selection of names to forward to the Holy See in connection with the appointment to the vacant…

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The New Presbyterian Moderator

Watchman · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 8

The Rev. John Macaulay, M.A. the popular minister of the Grahame Memorial Presbyterian Church, who has been elected by the unanimous vote of the New South Wales…

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Presbyterian General Assembly. Petitions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 11

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales continued its sittings at St. Stephen's Church yesterday. The Moderator, Rev. John Macaulay, M.A., presided…

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Catholic Events. St. Patrick's

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 28

The Redemptorist Fathers will close the mission now being conducted by them at St. Patrick's, Church Hill, on Sunday evening. Throughout the church has been filled…

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Pan-anglican Thanksgiving. Newcastle Diocese Contribution

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 8

WEST MAITLAND, Wednesday.--Up to the present £500 has been raised in the diocese of Newcastle as a thanksgiving fund to be presented at the great thanksgiving service to be held…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Division of Charges

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 4

In St. Stephen's Church yesterday the New South Wales Presbyterian Asembly continued its sittings, the Moderator (Rev. John Macaulay) presiding…

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"Holy Catholic" Education. to the Editor

Watchman · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 2

Sir,—There have been some curious facts in the dailies this month. In Perth a Christian (?) Brother (?) cruelly struck a boy of fourteen "wid a shtick," and a cringing…

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