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Churches, 1909

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Suburban News. Ashfield Presbyterian CHURCh

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

At the annual meeting of the ashfield Presbyterian Church Rev. R. J. H. M'Gowan presiding, it was reported that 58 names had been added to the Communion roll and 17 removed from it, either owing to…

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Beecr0ft-thornleigh Presbyterian Church

Evening News · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 10

Rev. Mr. Ogilvie presided at the annual meeting of the Beecroft-Thornleigh Presbyterian Church, there being a fair attendance of members. The secretary's report stated that…

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Chapman-alexander Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 9
Also in The Methodist

The Rev. James Barker presided at a meeting of the general committee of the Chapman Alexander Mission at the Y.M.C.A. Hall on Tuesday evening. Miss Meager, of the…

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Home Mission Affairs

The Methodist · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 8

In point of attendance the Jubilee Home Missions Demonstration, hold on the Wednesday evening of the Conference's second week, was literally all that could have been desired. All available sitting and standing…

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Building & Construction. Mission-hall at Rozelle

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 14

To-day the foundation-stone of the Methodist Mission-hall at Rozelle will be laid. the building is situated at the corner of Denison and Albion streets, close to Darling-street, Rozelle,…

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Methodist Church of Australasia. New South Wales Annual Conference. Thursday, March 10

The Methodist · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 3

In the brief ministerial session held, the third reading of stations was completed, and chairmen of districts elected by ballot. In response to a request by Rev. V. C. Bell, the Conference agreed to restore one…

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Old Sydney. Another Land Mark to Be Removed. Sacred Heart Church, Darlinghurst. Oxford-street in the Early Days

Evening News · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 3

The square-towered church standing at the top of Darlinghnrst, close to Oxford and Victoria streets, known as the "Sacred Heart." has been closed for the past 12 months, and…

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The Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 11

At a meeting of the Mission Zone committee on Tuesday, presided over by Archdeacon Gunther, arrangements were made for the annual meeting, to be held on May 10…

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Anniversary of the Hoxton Park Union Church

The Methodist · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 6

As an Australian climbs through midlife, he is frequently inspired by a vived imaginative picture of a beautiful ideal of Church life. I seems based on the…

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Church Social at Mortdale

The St George Call · Saturday 20 March 1909 · page 6

A very pleasant evening was spent at St. Peter's School Hall, Mortdale, on Monday evening last, March 15, when the Church of England community of…

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Religion Roman Catholic Federation

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 March 1909 · page 5

Acting upon the principle that union means strength, and mindful of the bond of unity which extensively exists amongst Catholics in America—where there is a…

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Church Parade

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 March 1909 · page 3

The Darlinghurst Hounds will hold a church parade on Sunday, April 1. in Palmer-street Presbyterian church, at 11 o'clock. Any scouts wishing to attend this parade will meet at…

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St. George's Church, Jerusalem

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 March 1909 · page 5

A great impetus to the work of completing St. George's Collegiate Church in Jerusalem has been given by King Edward's donation of one hundred guineas. It will…

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Metropolitan Church Rugby Union

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 March 1909 · page 10

The executive has decided to send a deputation to the Metropolitan Rugby Union to, if possible, arrange for representation. The secretary has already secured 20 good grounds, and in…

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At Sydney's Churches No. 111. St. Mary's Church of England, Waverley

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 March 1909 · page 7

Situated near Waverley Oval, and facing a quiet street, St. Mary's Church of England, Waverley, occupies a fine position. The church is noted for the length of…

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Balmain Mission Hall

Evening News · Monday 22 March 1909 · page 8

The ceremony of laying the memorial stone of a new building in connection with, the Methodist body took place at baimain West on Saturday afternoon. The building is situated at…

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Memorial Stones. Rozelle Mission Hall

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 March 1909 · page 8

Although the Methodists have two churches in Balmain West it has been decided to provide a third building, in which to carry on what may he described as a forward movement. The ceremony of laying…

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Latest Edition. Divorce Court. This Afternoon's Cases. at Church. "Evening News" Office 4.50 p.m

Evening News · Monday 22 March 1909 · page 5

Isabella Ferguson, formerly Ford, asked for a divorce from Charles Robert Ferguson on the ground of adultery. The petitioner said she married the…

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The False Economists. Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Churchill. the Duty of the Peers. London, March 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 March 1909 · page 7

Mr. J. L. Garvin, in an article in the "Observer," a Sunday newspaper of which be is editor, states that Mr. Lloyd George, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Mr…

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