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Churches, 1908

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The Governor and Catholic Charities

Watchman · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 1

If anything were wanted to show which ide Sir Harry Rawson is hitting at in his reiterated homilies on "Sectarianism," it can be found in the following, from the…

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St. Vincent De Paul's Sailors' Mission

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 21

A grand smoke concert will be held in the Federation Hall, Church-hill, on Tuesday evening, June 16, in aid of the Catholic Seamen's Club, 136 George-street North. The…

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Music Exams, and Catholic School Successes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 24

At the Practical Musical Examination in the London College Examination held at St. Patrick's College, Convent of Mercy, Dubbo, on Saturday last, the following…

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Annual Catholic Demonstration. Corpus Christi Celebrations

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 37

It is the special desire of his Eminence the Cardinal that the annual Catholic demonstration at St. Patrick's College, Manly should be held this year with particular decorum. It…

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Patrician Brothers for Lismore. Parish to Erect New School

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 6

A large meeting of the parishioners of St. Carthage's Cathedral, Lismore, has decided on the establishment of a Brothers' school in that city. For a considerable time…

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The Catholic Centenary of New York. Protestant Congratulations. a Distinguished Minister on the Church

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 21

The New York "Tribune" devoted a special issue to the centenary celebrations of the Catholic Church in New York. It took one page to contain the hearty…

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The Early Days of the Catholic Church at Young. "To the Editor "Freeman's Journal."

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

Sir,—I had much pleasure in reading the "Freeman's Journal" of the 14th and 21st of May, giving a very interesting account of tho opening of the new church at Young…

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The Poona and Indian Vil-, Lage Mission. Visiting Missionaries

Watchman · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 3

Mr. ana Mrs. J. R. Wood, of the Poona and Indian Village Mission have recently arrived in Sydney with their family, and are staying a few months, before proceeding on…

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The Governor-general at Young. Visit to Catholic Schools

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 13

On his round of visits to the public institutions at Young, on Monday last, the 8th inst., his Excellency the Governor-General visited the convent school. He was…

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The Governor-General at Young. Visit to Catholic Institutions. a Cordial Welcome

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 25

On his round of visits to the public institutions of Young on Monday last, the 8th inst., his Excellency the Governor-General (Lord Northcote) visited the convent school, which…

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Beagle Bay Mission, W.a. High Praise From Professor Klaatsch. How to Train the Aborigines

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 14

An interesting paper on the aborigines of Australia and the Beagle Bay Mission (W.A.) was read by Dr. Klaatsch, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Breslan…

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A Peep Into the Catholic Home. Its Daily Life. From the Cradle to the Grave

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 10

It matters little whether the Catholic family is found grouped in a grand mansion or humble cottage, the manifestation of the teaching of the Church is ever the same…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls who Read the "Catholic Press." Get to the Top. See If You Can Win a Medal

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 32

A work adjourned has many stays. I merely mention this as a reminder in connection with the essay writing competition on The Greatest Australian and The Great…

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Bishop Doyle in Cork. He Chats About His Work in Australia. a Church That Is Essentially Irish

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 6

When the mail left Ireland, his Lordship Dr. Doyle, Bishop of Lismore, was in Cork, in excellent health and spirits. His presence soon attracted the attention of the "Cork…

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The Blue Mountain Churches the Winter Order

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 10

The following order will be observed during the months of the winter unless notice to the contrary is published. Enquiry should be made whether the…

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Granville Church to Be Re-built

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 13

Holy Trinity Church, Granville, recently destroyed by fire, is to be re-built. The matter was discussed at a meeting of the trustees last week. The pastor, Rev…

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St. Patrick's Church Hill

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 28

On last Sunday the beautiful festival of Pentecost was devotionally carried out at the above church. His Lordship Bishop Olier, S.M., presided at the Solemn High…

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Additions to the Manly Church

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 28

On Sunday afternoon next, at 3 o'clock, his Eminence the Cardinal will bless the foundations of the extension of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Manly…

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The Revival of Religion in France. Paris Churches Thronged

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 31

The Paris correspondent of the "Birmingham Daily Post" writes: That the work of the French Church is not confined to weeding, but to sowing new seed, is a fact so…

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Churches. Portland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 8

A ball in aid of the funds of St. Vincent's Roman Catholic Church was held on Monday night, and was attended by visitors from all the surrounding districts…

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