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Churches, 1911

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At the Churches. St. Andrew's

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 April 1911 · page 14

Throughout the long day the many services were keyed to a subdued tone. No decorations were in evidence, and even the Holy Table with its White Cross on a dark background was unrelieved by flowers. To…

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Churches of Christ. Annual Conference

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 15 April 1911 · page 22

The business sessions of the Churches of Christ Conference were commenced yesterday, at the Enmore Tabernacle. The session was devoted to the consideration of Home Missionary…

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Union of Churches

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 15 April 1911 · page 6

The Rev.O.H.Purnell, speaking at the farewell to the Rev. F.J. Branch, observed that the subject of Union was much in the air of late in connection with the…

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The Crucifix Broken. Religious Riot in a Church. Kensit Protest Against "Idolatry." ("Sunday Times" Special Message.) London, Saturday Morning

Sunday Times · Sunday 16 April 1911 · page 7

Wickliffe preachers, headed by Kensit, disturbed the celebration of the veneration of the cross at the Holy Trinity Church at Hoxton yesterday…

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Central Methodist Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 11

Attractive services were held during the day, under the auspices of the Central Methodist Mission, at the Lyceum Hall. In the morning the Rev. H. C. Foreman preached on…

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Manly Methodist Church

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 10

At the Methodist Church, Dr. Sellors was the pr[?] The choir sang the anthems, "King of Kings" ([?]yer) and "I am He that Liveth" (Simper). Easter [?] were also sung. Special services were also held at…

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Burwood Methodist

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 10

Services in celebration of Easter were held at the Burwood Methodist Church yesterday. This was the first Sunday after Rev. Middletop was introduced to his new circuit at Burwood, and he occupied the pulpit…

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Anglican Church and Protestantism. Father O'gorman's Remarks. Refuted by Dean of Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 7

NEWCASTLE, Sunday.--Preaching this evening in the Newcastle Cathedral, the Dean of Newcastle (Dr. Golding Bird) referred to some remarks made by Father O'Gormun about…

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For the Nation. an Imposing Anglican Procession

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 8

LONDON, Friday Afternoon.--A procession, comprising the Bishop of London (Dr. Winnington Ingram), the Bishop of Kensington (Dr. Ridgeway), the Bishop of Stepney (Dr. Paget),…

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Holy Catholic Guild. Annual Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 10

The ninth annual conference of the Australian Holy Catholic Guild was commenced at Manly on Saturday, under the presidency of the Warden-General, Mr. W. J. Airey…

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Holy Catholic Guild. a Successful Year. the Question of Consolidation

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 8

The ninth annual council of the Australian Holy Catholic Guild was opened at Manly on Saturday. The warden-general (Bro. W. J. Airey), who presided, offered his congratulations on the excellent attendance of…

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The Fortress Defenders. at Work in the Rain. Church and No Sermon. Regulars and Irregulars. Should There Be a Chance?

Evening News · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 7

"The rain it raineth every day." but the work at the Sydney Fortress goes on without interruption. During the interval between 6 p.m. on Saturday and 6 a.m. to-day many things…

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Pitt-street Congregational Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 11

Special services were held at the Pitt-street Congregational Church, before large congregations. Rev. W. L. Patison preached in the morning on the subject, "Death the Condition…

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Bathurst-street Baptist Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 11

"Christ Risen and Reigning" was the subject of a stirring sermon preached by the Rev. James Barker in the Bathurst-street Baptist Church, the preacher emphasising the point…

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The Churches. Molong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 12

The sale of gifts in aid of Yeoval Union Church resulted in a profit, of £35 4s 8d, extinguishing the debt on the building…

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Christ Church, St. Laurence to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 11

Sir,—I take it that when you spoke in your sub-leader of the 6th inst. of "the uniformity of method which the Archbishop and his party appear to regard as the mark of their high…

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History of the Church. Newcastle Dean Replies to Priest. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 10

The Very Rev. the Dean of Newcastle (Dr. Golding Bird), preaching at the Newcastle Cathedral this evening, referred to recent remarks by the Rev. Father O'Gormnn at…

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Violent Church Scene. John Kensit Again. Cross Snatched and Broken. Telegram to Bishop of London. London, April 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 9

Wy[?]te preachers, headed by John Kensit, disturbed the "veneration of the Cross" at Holy Trinity Church, Hoxton. Approaching the chancel, Kensit shouted:…

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The Coronation. Great Church Procession. London, April 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 9

A procession, consisting of the Bishops of London, Kensington, Stepney, and Is[?]ington in full canoni[?]s, 150 clergy, 750 [?]irmen, anti 2000 laymen, marched from…

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Easter Sunday. Church Services. St. Andrew's Cathedral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1911 · page 11

The services on Easter Day at St. Andrew's Cathedral were largely attended, extra seating accommodation having to be provided both morning and evening, [?] chancel and…

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