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Churches, 1909

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Chapman-alexander Mission. a Great Gathering. the Story of the Last Dollar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 June 1909 · page 6

The Town Hall was again filled to its utmost cupacity yesterday afternoon, when Dr. Wilbur Chapman and Mr. C. M. Alexander conducted a service for men…

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The Church Pageant

Evening News · Monday 14 June 1909 · page 4

LONDON, Sunday Evening.—Rain is spoiling the Church Pageant at Fulham (London)…

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Sunday Entertainments. Perth Churches Opposition. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 June 1909 · page 7

The agitation against Sunday entertainments is being continued by the representatives of all the Church bodies in the metropolitan area. A representative deputation has…

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Country News. the Churches. Bellingen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 June 1909 · page 5

The Rev. Joseph Woodhouse, home mission deputation, in connection with the Methodist Church, has just completed an official visit to this river, and proceeded further south…

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Died in Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 June 1909 · page 8
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Catherine Hayes, 75, lately living in Newbury-street, Petersham, died suddenly yesterday morning while attending service at St. Thomas' Church, Petersham. She was seen to…

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Church Pageant. Rain Spoiling a Great Spectacle. London, Sunday, 2 p.m

The Star · Monday 14 June 1909 · page 9

The great English Church pageant that is now in progress in the spacious grounds of Fulham Palace, the residence of the Bishop of London, is being spoiled by rain…

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Chapman-alexander Mission

Evening News · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 5

Six thousand people sang "The Glory Song" at the Town Hall this afternoon when the lunch hour services Of the Chapman-Alexander Mission were continued. There was no mistaking…

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Lawn Tennis. Neutral Bay Presbyterian Church Club

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 10

The Lawn Tennis Club in connection with the Presbyterian Church at Neutral Bay was formally opened by Captain R. Craig on Saturday, a large number of people being present…

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Pickpockets. Attend the Chapman-alexander Mission

The Star · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 6

Mingled with the crowd that attended the Chapman-Alexander mission meeting for men only in the Town Hall on Sunday afternoon were detectives and pickpockets. The…

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The Need of Visions. Chapman-alexander Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 7

Yesterday's midday meeting, conducted by the Chapman-Alexander mission, at. the Town-hall was largely attended. The music was selected to a large extent by the audience. hymns being…

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Ernest W. Naftzger. a Sweet Singer of the Mission

The Star · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 4

Ernest W. Naftzger, who is associated with Mr. Alexander in the musical part of the mission services, has created a deep impression in Sydney by his singing of Gospel songs…

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A Balance-sheet. the Melbourne Mission. Disposal of Credit Balance. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 7

The final adjustment of matters in connection with the recent Alexander-Chapman evangelistic mission shows that the receipts were £2904 7s 2d, including £661 15s 9d from donations,…

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Demolition of St. Francis'. Sydney Church to Be Pulled Down. Public Square to Be Formed

Evening News · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 7

The work of demolishing old St. Francis' Roman Catholic Church, on the eastern side of Belmore Markets, will, the Lord Mayor stated this morning, be commenced on July 1…

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General Cable News. the Church Tageant. London, June 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 7

The rain is spoiling the church pageant at Fulham. LIEUTENANT SHACKLETON. Lieutenant Shackleton has arrived at…

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The Churches. Campbelltown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 10

The Rev. Father M'Grath, of the Rodemptor1st Order, last night brought to a close a successful week's mission in St. John's Church. WEST MAITLAND, Monday…

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Church Service Abruptly Ends. Bulli

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 8

Strong westerly winds have been experienced during the last three days, doing much minor damage to fences and outhouses. On Sunday the volocity of the wind increased to…

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St. Francis' Church. Arrangements for Demolition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 11

According to the arangements made with the church authorities, remarked the Lord Mayor yesterday, possession of St. Francis' Church will be taken on July 1. It was council's intention…

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St. Francis's Church. Its Approaching End

The Star · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 6

In terms of the arrangement made with the trustees of St. Francis' Church, possession of the old edifice will be taken by the council on July 1. The Lord Mayor…

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Church Blown Down. While Service Was Proceeding

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 June 1909 · page 5

CLIFTON, Monday.--Very boisterous conditions prevailed here yesterday. The weather was bitterly cold, and a fierce westerly gale was experienced during the greater part of the…

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