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Churches, 1909

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New School at Tamworth Bishop O'connor on Catholic Education

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 16

His Lordship Dr. O'Connor (Bishop of Armidale) blessed and laid the foundation-stone of a new primary school for girls at Tamworth on Sunday, the 14th inst. A large…

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Immorality and Infidelity Catholic Schools As a Breakwater. a Tribute From the Cardinal

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 22

The beneficial influence exercised by the Catholic schools in checking the spread of immorality in Sydney was referred to on Sunday last by his Eminence the Cardinal at…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls who Read the "Catholic Press." Boys v. Girls. Conceited Boys

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 32

Dear Playmate,—In the "Catholic Press" the other day I saw some letters about quarlesome girls, and I will give you my opinion of the boys, in the first place, I think boys…

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Here and There. Spacious Churches

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 4

The largest churches in Europe will contain the following numbers: St. Peter's, Rome, 54,000: Milan Cathedral, 37,000; St. Paul's, London, 25,000; St. Sophia's…

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New Church at Watson's Bay

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 23

The ceremony of blessing and laying the foundation stone of the new church at Watson's Hay will take place on Sunday, February 28, at 3.30 p.m. His Eminence…

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Leading Churches in Sydney Hours of Devotions. Useful Information for Visitors

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 42

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The Jubilee of St. Patrick's Church, Parramatta

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 30

St. Patrick's Church, Parramatta, will celebrate its jubilee this year, and the parishioners intend to have a special celebration which will mark the event. A large…

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Churches and Politics

Watchman · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 4

The Saturday leaders of the Melbourne their relation to politics. The Roman "Argus" are the most readable of the week. One of the latest deals with the Churches in…

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The Churches. Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 11

At the annual meeting of the Clarence Auxiliary British and Foreign Bible Society tonight, the report showed an income of £56, of which £50 was remitted as free…

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A Church Fete

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 2

The grounds of "Kedron," the residence of Mr. C. M. Palmer, were to have been the scene of an a fresco fete yesterday on behalf of St. Thomas's Church, North Sydney…

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Anglican Church. Revised Lectionary Suggested. London, Feb. 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 7

A Committee of Convocation of Canterbury, having now sat two years, makes the following recommendations for a revised lectionary…

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Catholic Clerical Appointments

Evening News · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 10

The rising suburb of Haberfield now posesses a separate Catholic parish. It formerly formed portion of the Lewisham parish. Rev. Father Baugh has been appointed the first…

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The Anglican Church. a Year's Voluntary Offerings. Nearly Eight Millions

Evening News · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 6

LONDON, Thursday Evening.—The voluntary offerings to the Church of England for central and diocesan societies and parochial purposes for the year ending at Easter last amounted…

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New Churches at Watson's Bay

Evening News · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 4

There are being built at Watson's Bay two new churches—Roman Catholic and Congregational. The first-named is well on its way to…

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The Churches. Armidale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 11

The Presbytery of New England met on Monday evening, the Rev. J. M'Gee presiding. Among other business, a minute was ordered to be placed on record relative to the death of…

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The Church of England. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 10

Sir,—Your correspondent A. H. Garnsoy is probably correct in his evidence re congregational services in St. Paul's Cathedral, London. I have upen hundreds of occasions…

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St. Thomas's Church Fete. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 8

Sir,--Owing to the rain yesterday the [?] have worked so hard had a great disappointment, and the church suffered. Perhaps some to whom the rain was a great blessing and profit would sent a…

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The Church of England. a Revised Lectionary

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 7

LONDON, Thursday.--The Canterbury Convocation Committee, which has held sittings over the past two years, has recommended a revised lectionary, and as follows:--…

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Anglican Church News

Evening News · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 2

Rev. J. A. Reynolds has been appointed to Emu and Castlereagh, as Rev. R. Houston is returning to England; Rev. P. Presswell takes charge of St. Peter's, Cook's River, during the…

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Anglican Church Work. Voluntary Offerings. London, Feb. 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 13

The voluntary offerings to the Church of England for central and diocesan societies and parochial purposes for the year ending at Easter amount to…

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