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Churches, 1909

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Methodist Church Fete a Successful Gathering

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 3

The annual Methodist Church fete, held in Mr Arthur Judges' grounds, Lemongrove, Penrith, was opened on Wednesday last, in the presence of a…

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The Presbyterian Church and Politics. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 11

Sir,--The letter of Mr. W. W. Killen in your issue of the 11th is just what might be expected from him by those who know anything of his political bias. Professing himself to be…

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Methodist Local Preachers' Association

The Methodist · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 9

The monthly meeting of the Local Preachers' Association was held in the Lyceum Buildings, Castlereagh-street, on Thursday, February 4th…

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Our Contributors The Methodist Union for Social Service

The Methodist · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 2

The twentieth century is apparently to go down to history as the age of the social revolution. It bids fair to take its place with those that witnessed the great struggles for legal, intellectual and religious…

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An Urgent Appeal. N.S.W. Alliance, Park and Castloreagh Streets, 8th February, 1909. To the Members and Adherents of the Methodist Church

The Methodist · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 2

Dear Friends,—Convinced as we are of the imperative necessity for united and vigorous action on the part of all Christian people to stem the torrent of intemperance, which is destroying the highest…

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English Princess to be a Catholic. Princess Henry of Battenburg Kneels to Bishop and Constantly Visits French Nuns. Was the "Veiled Lady" in

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 6

The following was recently cabled from London to the American press:— "Princess Henry of Battenberg, when at her home at the Isle of Wight, pays…

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Church Bazaar at Rozelle

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 10

A bazaar and sale of work in aid of St. Thomas' Church, Rozelle, was opened by the Mayoress of Balmain (Mrs. Laws) on Friday afternoon, before a large attendance. Mrs…

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Advertising Churches

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 10

Though many people look askance at methods adopted in some English-speaking countries for drawing public attention to church services, but more especially in the United…

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The Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 11

On November 12, last Dr. Welchman, first doctor, and afterwards missionary in Melanesia died alone amongst the natives at Kaipito in the islands. Details of his death…

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Woonona Church Valedictory

The Methodist · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 11

As with men, institutions, so with buildings, "the old order changeth, giving place to the new." Falling under this category is the Woonona Methodist Church…

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A Church with a History

The Methodist · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 8

The account which appeared some months ago, of the outbreak of a somewhat remarkable revival in Campilgila dei Berici, a village not far from Venice, will still be fresh in the memory of readers of "The…

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Old Bourke Street Church

The Methodist · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 8

Some few Sundays ago I happened to be in Sydney, and went to the old church in Bourke-street. I fancy that this is the oldest church that we have anywhere about Sydney. Perhaps the Glebe Church is as old, but…

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The Outlook Church Union in Canada

The Methodist · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 7

The "Toronto Globe." for December 16, contains a long interview with Principal Patrick, of Manitoba College, Winnipeg, one of the leaders in the movement for the union of the Presbyterian, Methodist,…

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Rates on Church Property

The Methodist · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 7

In view of the unsettled state, of affairs as to the ratability of parsonages and school-rooms under the existing Local Government Act, the subjoined paragraph from the "Daily Telegraph" will be read with…

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Church Celebrations

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 February 1909 · page 10

The annual tea mooting and concert in connection with St. Paul's Church, Riverstone, was held on Saturday evening in the Oddfellows' Hall. A large…

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At Sydnedy's Churches 106-Methodist Mission

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 February 1909 · page 7

Since 1907 the Rev. Benjamin Danks has occupied the position of general security of the Methodist Foreign Mission Society Previous to that position was held by…

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Religion and Morals. the Aim of Catholic Education. Need of More Schools

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 3

The Cardinal yesterday afternoon opened and blessed the new boys' school which is to be conducted in Marlborough-street, Surry-hills, by the De la Salle Brothers.--otherwise known as…

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Roman Catholic Education. Bishop O'connor's Opinion. in Line with the State. Tamworth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 7

The foundation-stone of a new Roman Catholic, school for boys was laid this afternoon by Dr. O'Connor, Roman Catholic Bishop of Armidale. The Very Rev. Dean O'Neill stated that…

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New Church at Beecroft

Evening News · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 8

The Rev. M. Brotchie, who died some months ago, bequeathed a sum of money to assist in the building of a church at Beecroft for the Presbyterian denomination. The church, which…

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The Churches. Coff's Harbour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 5

The Rev. W. Ferries, who has been very ill, is recovering slowly. He will leave here for the Blue Mountains as soon as he is strong enough…

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