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Churches, 1913

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Spiritualism in the Church. London

The Sun · Saturday 12 April 1913 · page 8

A commission, consisting of two clergymen and three laymen, has been appointed by the diocese of Ripon to inquire into the conduct of a vicar of a parish near Leeds,…

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Spiritualism in the Church. London

The Sun · Sunday 13 April 1913 · page 5

A commission, consisting of two clergymen and three laymen, has been appointed by the diocese of Ripon to inquire into the conduct of a vicar of a parish near Leeds,…

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Catholic Federation. Branch Formed. Influences of Bad Literature

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 13

The Rev. Father O'Gorman introduced the various speakes at a meeting held in St. Mary's Cathedral last night to promote the movement for a Catholic Federation. He…

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Catholic Federation. Branch Formed in Sydney. "Morality on the Down Grade."

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 9

At St. Mary's Cathedral last evening a well- attended meeting was held for the purpose of forming a branch of tho Catholic Federation. Father O'Gorman, who presided, said they…

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Kicked the Church Door

Evening News · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 5

Charges of riotous conduct in Rose-street, Darlington, and using indecent language in Abercronble-street, Redfern, on Saturday, were preferred against Peter M'Kenns, at the…

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New Church Building

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 4

The foundation-stone of a new Roman Catholic church building was formally laid by Monsignor O'Brien at Naremburn yesterday afternoon Rev. Father Barry…

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Church Autonomy. a Synod Debate. Anglicans in Australia. Hobart (Tas.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 8

The nexus question was discussed by the Anglican Synod on Friday. Archdeacon Whittington moved "(1) That Hie Primate having made public in pamphlet the information…

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Eastern Suburbs Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 5

The final match of this competition was played on Saturday, between Paddington Boys' Institute and Mill Hill Mission. Paddington Boys' Institute won the comperition. scoring 100 and five for 140, innings…

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Church Cricket Clubs. a Serious Charge

The Sun · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 8

It would be well for our young cricketers to think well before joining a so-called Church Cricket Club, for the following reasons:--The young fellows of our Church…

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Church Extension. Naremburn and St. Leonards

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 April 1913 · page 11

Yesterday afternoon Monsignor O'Brien laid and blessed the foundation-stone of a new Roman Catholic Church at Naremburn. The urea included in tho church property comprises…

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Orange Presbyterian Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 5

The new Presbyterian Church of St. John's at Orange is 65 feet by 32 feet. It has two transepts, organ chamber, committee room, vestry, and two porches. The…

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R.c. Church, St. Leonard's

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 April 1913 · page 9

St. Leonards Roman Catholic Church, the foundation-stone of which was laid by Monsighor O'Brien, on Sunday, will be 136ft. long and 72ft. wide across the trancepis when completed…

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An Old Methodist Minister Dies

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 28

At the ripe age of 91 years, the Rev. Joseph Hancock, who celebrated his last birthday on February 14 this year, has passed away. His death occurred on April 9…

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Baseball. Western Suburbs' Churches Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 16

The following officers have been elected for the season 1913:—Patron, Robert C. Dixson; president, Rev. C. E. James; hon. secretary and treasurer, J. Max Boyle; assistant hon. general secretary, D. W. High;…

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Loyal Churchmen. Archbishop Wright's Eulogy. London, April 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 13

The Archbishop of Sydney (the Right Rev. Dr. Wright), addressing the Diocesan Lay Readers' Association in Manchester, said there was a band of very loyal churchmen…

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Baseball. the Inauguration of Junior Baseball Associations. Honor Goes to the Western Suburbs Churches' Union. Should Summer Baseball Be Played? "Strike One" Invites Opinions. How to Make a Winning Ball Team

Sydney Sportsman · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 3

The first annual report of the Western Suburbs Churches' Baseball Union contains some historical facts and administrative pabulum worthy to be noted aud digested…

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"Very Loyal Churchmen." Archbishop Wright's Eulogy

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 10

LONDON, Tuesday.--Dr. Wright, Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, in addressing the Diocesan Lay Readers' Association at Manchester, stated that there was a band of very loyal…

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The Churches Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 56

Under this heading, sermons by eminent preachers are published In this widely-circulated paper, in order that In the remote interior, where there are no churches, and a clergyman is rarely seen, the…

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 16 April 1913 · page 57

The Rev. Father Donnelly, C.M., conducted a successful mission at Cargo. The attendances were most gratifying. The Jewish community has purchased a…

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Bulli Parish

The Catholic Press · Thursday 17 April 1913 · page 44

Mass is celebrated in St. Joseph 's Church, Bulli, on the first and third Sundays of the month at 8.30, and on the second and fourth Sundays at 11…

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