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Churches, 1909

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Socialism and the Church

The Star · Friday 9 April 1909 · page 8

Australian democrats will watch with interest the preparations which English socialists are making for another campaign to "capture the church." At a Fabian…

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Expensive City Resumption. £26.400 for St, Francis' Church

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 April 1909 · page 5

At the end of this month St. Francis' Roman Catholic Church, one of the Haymaket landmarks, will cease to be a place of worship. The City Council has purchased it for £26.400…

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Leichhardt Methodist Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 11

The Leichhardt Methodist Mission celebrated its Anniversary on Sunday, March 28th. The preachers for the day were Rev. P. J. Stephen, Rev. T. M. Taylor,…

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South Sydney Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 3

The social work of the Mission has been greatly evident of late. First came the annual picnic of the Wesley Mothers' Meetings, at least it would have come but a pouring wet day came in its place, so those who…

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Sydney City Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 19

Considerable satisfaction was expressed at the council meeting of the Sydney City Mission on Thursday at noon when the president reported that the Governor-General had signified his willingness to preside at the…

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Methodist Progress. New Church at Young

The Methodist · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 3

The ceremony of laying the foundation-stones of the above structure was carried out under most auspicious circumstances on Wednesday, 10th March, at 4 p.m…

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Evening Amusements. Methodist Concert

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 10

A sacred and classical concert was given in the Conference-hall, Castlereagh-street, the building being packed. Among those who took part in a programme of more than average…

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Some English Notes. Mr. Birrell at the Leysian Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 8

The Mon's Meeting of the Leysian Mission have been fortunate in securing for their anniversary a succession of distinguished visitors. Two years ago Sir John Gorst was there, and last year the Lord…

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A Country Church St. Nicholas, Penrith

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 6

The great Roman Catholic Church in Australia has nothing much to thank the first Governments of this State for. Religion of any kind was not a great…

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Churches of Christ. Annual State Conference. Opening Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 15

The annual State conference of the Churches of Christ in New South Wales was opened yesterday in the Tabernacle, Enmore After a short devotional service, presided over by Mr. T. W. Smith (Paddington), the…

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The Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 8

Good Friday services were held yesterday in the principal city and suburban churches in many of the Anglican and Roman Catholic churches the musical settings were solemnly…

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The Churches. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 11

On Wednesday night a social was tendered to the Rev. J. and Mrs. Hulime, who are leaving Bathurst for the Ashfield circuit. The members of the Ladies' Church Aid Society…

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The Church Triumphant. Sarah Ann Armstrong

The Methodist · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 11

The subject of this sketch was born in 1844, in Coal Aston, six miles from Sheffield, England, and was the eldest daughter of Samuel and Grace Thorpe. Cradled…

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How to Fill a Church. Sunday with Rev. John Ferguson, at St. Stephens', from 9.40 a.m. to 8.45 P.m

The Methodist · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 11

At 9.40 a.m. Mr. Ferguson makes his appearance at the kirk, and proceeds to take charge of his Bible-class. A very bright service ensues. At the conclusion…

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Sermons Out of Church. God in Every Man

The Methodist · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 9

"If you would cease to dislike a man try to get nearer his heart."—J. M. Barrie. "Take my life, and let it be…

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Induction and Welcome at St. George's Church, Hurstville

The St George Call · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 3

His Grace, the Archbishop of Sydney, the most Rev. Dr. Samamez Smith, visited Hurstville last Friday (April 2) for the purpose of inducting the new Rector,…

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N.s.w. Church Rugby Union. St. George Branch

The St George Call · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 7

The above Union held a meeting on Tuesday last when it was decided that the entries for the competition should close on Monday, 19th inst. Teams wish…

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St. Francis' Church Resumed by the Council. Perplexing Valuation Proceedings. Question of Re-erection

The Star · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 15

The old Roman Catholic Church of St. Francis, which has stood for more than half a century, on an isolated block at the intersection of Campbell and Elizabeth streets, in…

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Visions of Fair Women. Remarkable Exhibition of Paintings Opened by Mrs. Winston Churchill

The Star · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 7

Mrs. Winston Churchill on February 20 opened, a tasteful exhibition of "Paintings of Fair Women" at the New Gallery, Regent-street, London. The collection was organised by the International Society of…

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Jill O Lantern. [All Rights Reserved.] Chapter I.--in the Churchyard

The Star · Saturday 10 April 1909 · page 7

Snow had fallen upon the hills of Northern Lancashire, and the sky was steelyblue over the flats of Hoole Moss. Very soon the snow would fall there too; and…

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