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Churches, 1908

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ROME. The Catholic Congress at Genoa

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 12

Nearly everybody in Italy greatly admires Professor Toniolo, of the University of Pisa—they admire him for his charitable Christian spirit, for his activity in the…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls who Read the "Catholic Press." Edited by Playmate. Billy in Starland

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 32

Billy had been naughty—very naughty; so naughty that he had been sent to bed without any supper. He had come home late that afternoon, a tousled and bruised…

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The Cardinal Visits Young: Opening the New Church. A Memorable Event

The Catholic Press · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 13

Twelve months ago the completion of St. Mary's Church, Young, was begun, and today the whole of the citizens look upon its handsome blue granite walls and…

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New Church at Glen Innes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 35

The plans of the new Catholic church which is to be erected in Glen Innes provide for a very fine edifice. The main part of tho building, the nave, will be 72ft by 35£t, with…

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The Cardinal at Young. The District In Fete. Dedication of St, Mary's Church. Impressive Addresses by Prelates and Politicians

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 22

His Eminence Cardinal Moran, accompanied by Monsignor O'Haran and the Rev. William O'Connor (Kerry), left Sydney on Friday evening by the 8.10 mall tram for…

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Mr. Henry Varley at Wesley Church. English Politics—moral and Social

Watchman · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 2

Sunday week was a memorable day in Melbourne. Additional interest was given to the meetings held in the afternoon at Wesley Church by the return…

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"The Drift From the Churches."

Watchman · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 8

Sir,—The Presbyterian Moderator has joined in the general wail. The drift is selfevident respecting all the Churches except the Romish. Here is a startling fact. Why?…

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Protestant Church of England Union

Watchman · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 8

The tenth annual meeting was held on Tuesday evening in St. Barnabas' Church, Sydney, when the following report was presented:—…

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Great Public Schools' Premiership. Sydney Church of England Grammar School v Newington College

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 10

These schools met yesterday on the North Sydney oval, and after a very fast and exciting match S.[?].E.G.S. won by 12 to 3. Newington atta[?]d strongly for the first 10 minutes, and made a series of smart passing…

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Insurance of Church Buildings

The Australian Star · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 2

The report of the Fire Insurance Committee for 1907, which was presented to the Presbyterian General Assembly last night, shows that five additional properties have…

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An Historical Church

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 5

The New South. Wales Presbyterian Assembly had before it yesterday a petition from the trustees and managers of St. Andrew's Church, Sydney. asking leave to sell all tho church property…

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Appeal Against Assessments. Court at Newtown. Church Lands

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 May 1908 · page 5

The, Appeal Court against assessments for the municipality of Newtown was opened at the local police court yesterday. Mr. King, D.S.M., occupied the [?] The valuators, Messrs. Trahair and Hoffman, were…

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Suburban News. Woolawich Anglican Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 8

The trustees of St. John's Church, Woolwich, have decided to build a new church on the site of the present structure to meet the growing requirements of the district. To allow of the work being carried out it is…

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Methodist Anniversary

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 8

The anniversary celebrations in connection with the Methodist Sunday School, Macquaricstreet, Parramatta, were conducted on Monday evening, Mr. Joseph Cook, M.P.,…

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Presbyterian Assembly Sittings Concluded

The Australian Star · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 7

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

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Counted Not the Cost. Presbyterian Church Scheme Fails. "Perfectly Idiotic."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 7

Some time ago the Presbyterian body conceived a great scheme for establishing a Grand Central Church and Assembly Hall, that in grandeur and magnificence would rival St…

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Presbyterian General Assembly. Last Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 5

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

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Country News. Aborigines Mission. Taree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Purfleet branch of the Aborigines' Mission, was held on Tuesday night, Mr. S. T. Lean, president, being in the chair. The new church erected on the reserve…

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To Combat Pests and Diseases. Mr. Frogatt's Mission

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 6

A further progress report of the wanderings of Mr. W. W. Frogatt, who is travelling on behalf of four Australian State Governments in quest…

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Presbyterian Assembly. the Sacrament of Baptism. Resolutions From Australian Assembly. Held Over for a Year

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 15 May 1908 · page 4

The Presbyterian Assembly sat yesterday in St. Stephen's Church under the presidency of the Moderator (Rev. John Macaulay), and concluded its business…

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