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Churches, 1909

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Church-goers in Brisbane

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 June 1909 · page 9

BRISBANE, Thursday.--The Anglican Synod, now sitting in Brisbane, has received the report of a commission appointed two years ago to inquire into the religious knowledge and habits…

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Churchmen Speak As One. Call for Much Thankfulness

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 11 June 1909 · page 7

The news of the acceptance of the Archbishopric of Sydney by Archdeacon Wright was received by the Anglican clergymen and laymen of the Sydney diocese with the utmost…

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Newcastle Central Methodist Mission a Nourishing Institution

The Methodist · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 2

Ships, trains, and trains, moving along parallel lines, and in close proximity, greet the visitor to Newcastle's, and help at once to create that sense of Newcastle's commercial and industrial importance which…

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Members of the Mission

The Star · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 4

Rev. Ford C. Ottman is a native of New York State, and entered Lafayette College, graduated in 1883. His special department in the mission is Bible reading and Bible…

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Chapman-alexander Mission in Sydney. What the Chapman—alexander Mission Proves

The Methodist · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 4

The present visit of Dr. Wilbur Chapman, Mr. Alexander, and their fellow-workers to Melbourne has ended, though the work itself, no one need doubt, will still go on for the Master remains though His servants,…

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Presbyterian Professorships. To the Editor

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 5

Sir,—In justice to Professor Macintyre and to the Presbyterian Church, and in reply to the severe attack[?] which have appeared in…

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The Home Mission Secretary on Tour

The Methodist · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 13

Never in his quarter of a century's ministry in New South Wales had the H.M. Secretary travelled on the North Coast beyond Newcastle. It was, therefore, with much anticipation of new experiences, and not a…

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Melanesian Mission. Lord Chelmsford's Speech. a Warm Supporter

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 17

His Excellency Lord Chelmsford presided at the annual meeting of the Melanesian Mission which was held last night in the Y.M.C.A. Hall. On the platform were also Lady…

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The Mission. Another Wonderful Mooting. Chasing the Shadows Away

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 7

Evidence—If evidence were wanted—of the great hold which the Chapman-Alexander Mission has taken on the people of the district, was furnished by…

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Melanesian Mission. Big Field for Increased Work. Lord Chelmsford's Support

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 11

The annual meeting of the Melanesian Mission, held last evening in the Y.M.C.A.-hall, was presided over by the State Governor, Lord Chelmsford, who was accompanied by Lady…

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Labor's Guest. Sir William Lyne's Mission. Eulogy of the Fisher Policy. Attack on Fusion Parties

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 10

The main feature of the Labor meeting at the Protestant-hall last night was a speech by Sir William Lyne. It was quite an unexpected item on the programme for the crowd. They had…

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The Churches. Forbes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 17

At St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church last night Rev. Joseph M'Dowell, late of Wellington, was inducted to the charge in the presence of a large assemblage. In the…

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Fulham Church Pageant. a Wonderful Spectacle. London, June 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 13

A great English Church pageant is being held in the spacious grounds of Fulham Palace. The pageant was opened yesterday, and will be continued dally till…

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The Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 8

The Archbishop—elect of Sydney, Archdeacon Wright, having accepted the see, it remains for the bishops of Australia to elect a primate. Three bishops only are eligible—the…

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The Church Membership Question in England

The Methodist · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 12

The most momentous question which the May Synods will be called upon to consider is that of Church Membership. It will be remembered that the special committee which reported to the last Conference brought…

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The New Archbishop-elect. Speech on Colonial Church Work. the Responsibility Of EMPIRE

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 4

Archdeacon Wright, of Manchester (who has accepted the Archbishopric of Sydney), was one of the speakers last month at the annual meeting of the Colonial and Continental Church…

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Church Pageant. a Fulham Palace Spectacle

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 June 1909 · page 9

LONDON, Friday.--The Church Pageant at Fulham Palace was opened yesterday, 4000 actors taking part. It is expected that 80,000 persons will…

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The Church and Missions

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 June 1909 · page 5

"The Times" recently published a message to the Church of England on the world-wide mission of the church, signed by the Archbishops of Canterbury and…

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The Church and "Labor Sunday."

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 June 1909 · page 12

In reply to a letter from the Council of Churches, Archbishop Clarke, of Melbourne, has sent the following letter with regard to the proposal Labor Sunday: "Dear Sir,—I have received…

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Members of the Mission

The Star · Monday 14 June 1909 · page 4

Mr. and Mrs. W. Asher occupy a unique place in the mission. Their work lies peculiarly in reaching the neglected masses. They conduct meetings in gaols, hospitals,…

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