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Churches, 1913

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Church Missionary Association Enthusiastic Gathering

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 12

The eighty-eighth anniversary of the N.S.W. Church Missionary Association was held last night in the Concordia Hall, Elizabeth-street. The chairman was Dean Talbot, Archbishop's…

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New Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 4

The Grimm Memorial Presbyterian Church building just erected at Drummoyne in memory of the late Rev. George Grimm was dedicated on Saturday. The site is in…

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"Liar and Coward." Winston Churchill Angry. Marconi Shares Again. London, Monday, 10.45 p.m

The Sun · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 8

Before the Select Committee of the House of Commons that is inquiring into the Marconi contracts, Mr. Powell, editor of the "Financial News" gave evidence that he…

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New Church at Drummoyne

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 12

The Grimm Memorial Presbyterian Church, Drummoyne, which was dedicated on Sunday by the Moderator of the Sydney Presbytery, is of free Gothic character. It is comprised of a…

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Cadets' Church Parade

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 6

A Church parade of the 18th, Battalion Senior Cadets took place on Sunday morning at the Church of England, Wollstonecraft, under the command of Major Lee-Pulling, battalion…

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Melanesian Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 10

NORFOLK ISLAND, Tuesday.--The Mclanesian Mission steamer Southern Cross resumed her voyage to the Islands at noon yesterday. The passengers were:--Bishop Wood Misses Sunderland, Wench, Child, Nurses Mustard…

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Death of an Anglican Clergyman

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 29

At the age of 70 years the Rev. Canon Wm. Hough died at his residence, Lindfield, near Sydney, on the morning of April 27. Canon Hough had been for 27 years rector of St…

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Fire in Grafton. Roman Catholic Church Burned. Grafton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 16

St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church was burned to the ground early this morning. The fire was first noticed by a maid at the Convent, but it had then too much hold to…

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Catholic Federation. Branches in N.s.w

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 19

The first suburban branch of the Catholic Federation was established on Sunday evening at St. Joseph's, Woollahra. Rev. P. B. Kennedy, O.F.M., in his sermon emphasised the necessity…

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Baptist Church. Decreasing Membership. London, Tuesday Evening

Evening News · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 10

The reports of the Baptist Church show a considerable faitting off in membership for the years. Church members have decreased by 2000, and…

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Marconi Inquiry. Controlling the Market. Mr. Churchill Gives Evidence. an Indignant Denial. London, April 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 13

Mr. E. T. Powell, managing editor of the "Financial News," gave evidence before the Parliamentary committee which is inquiring into the contract between the Marconi…

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Church Burnt Out. Convent Girl Gives Alarm

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 19

GRAFTON, Tuesday.--A fire broke out at 4 o'clock this morning, at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. The alarm was given by one of the girl boarders of the Convent, who rang…

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The Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 19

ORANGE, Tuesday.--An art-union and bazaar, organised by the lady workers of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, resulted in a profit of £536 9s…

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The Marconi Deal. Mr. Churchill Annoyed. Rumors Hotly Denied

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 9

LONDON, Monday Evening.--Mr. E. T. Powell, editor of the "Financial News," giving evidence before the committee which is inquiring into the Marconi contract, stated that on April 18…

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The Churches Sermon for fire Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 56

Under this heading sermons by eminent preachers are published in the 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 30 April 1913 · page 57

A new Presbyterian Church is being erected at Louth, on the. Darling River. The Rev. Stanly Morrison, has declined the call to Chatswood Congregational Church…

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Military Church Parade

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 15

The 18th Battalion Senior Cadets held a church parade on April 27 at the Church of England, Wollstoncraft. Major Lee-Pulling, battalion commander, assisted by the two area…

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Catholic Notes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 21

A concert was held at Adaminaby last week in aid of the church building fund. There was a large attendance, and the function was a pronounced success…

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Ladies' Home Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 4

A thanksgiving service was held in St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday afternoon, in connection with the Ladies' Home Mission Union, Rev. W. Martin, rector of St. Clement's,…

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The Catholic Club

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 16

The usual fortnightly meeting of the committee of management was held on Thursday evening, 24th ult. Mr. R. H. McDonald presided. The minutes of previous meeting…

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