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Churches, 1913

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Western Suburbs Churches Union. the Competition Draw. a Grade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 12

First and 8th round, May 10 and June 28: Stanmore Baptist v Marrickville Congregational, Tempe Park Methodist v All Saints, St. Clement's v Holy Trinity. Second and 9th round, May 17 and July 5: Stanmore…

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Woollahra Congregational Church. Anniversary Social

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 10

Despite the heavy rain, there was a good attendance at the anniversary social of the Woollahra Congregational Church last night. Dr. J. E. Rennie occupied the chair, and in…

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Church Struck by Lightning Canadian Fire Disaster. Three Men Killed. Ottawa

The Sun · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 1

The tall spire of the Knox Presbyterian Church at Stratford, Ontario, was struck by lightning yesterday evening. In the fire that followed, the chief of police…

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New Church Club

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 10

LONDON, Wednesday.--The Church Imperial Club, under influential patronage, is being established at Westminster; It contains residential accommodation and a membership…

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An Archbishop Abroad. Church's New Vitality in France. Ulster and Home Rule

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 12

WELLINGTON, May 9.--Since the Roman Catholic Church has become free in France it has assumed a new vitality, and is healthier than before the French Government cast it out…

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The Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 May 1913 · page 13

GOULBURN, Wednesday.--The council of the diocese of Goulburn has been notified of the appointment of Rev. C. E. Burgess as registrar in succession to Archdeacon Ward. Rev. H…

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The Rev. John Hoskins, D.d., Congregational Minister St. James' Mission Church Fitzroy Writes

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 15

He sends this splendid unsolicited testimonial, to the value of Clements Tonic for the general good it may do…

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"Humorous." Marriage of Home Missionaries. Dissension At' Presbyterian Assembly

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 12

MELBOURNE, Thursday. -- When the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria sat to-day the report of the church extension branch or home missions, that the…

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War Is Lawful Approved by Church. Catholic Prelate's Letter. Will Not Join Peace Society. London, Thursday, 9.45 p.m

The Sun · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 8

Monsignor Drew, senior Roman' Catholic chaplain to the forces, has declined an invitation to attend the Peace Society's meeting at the Mansion House…

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Whistling in Church

The Land · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 14

A novel feature was introduced in the special services for men recently held at a Philadelphia Methodist Episcopal Church, by the whistling…

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Another Church Fired

Evening News · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 8

A fire was also started at St. Anne's Church, Eastbourne, but fortunately was extinguished before it had done any serious damage. The church's property did not escape damage…

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The Firebrands. Suffragette Exploits. Union's Record of Crime. Long List of Convictions. Attempts to Burn Churches a Lively Auction Sale. London, Thursday Evening

Evening News · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 8

Recent arrests have not in the least deterred the Suffragettes from their plan of campaign. An attempt was made last night to burn down the historic parish church at Penn…

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What the Worker Wants. the Apathy of the Church. Chapter Viii

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 2

This labour unrest raises for us a moral issue of the first magnitude— what is the true relation that should exist between man and man ?' There…

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Attempt to Burn Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 9

An attempt was made last night to burn down the historic parish. church at Penn, Buckinghamshire. Three women have been arrested in connection with the affair…

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Sacrilegous Women. Church Fired and Sacred Picture Defaced. London, Thursday, 9.15 p.m

The Sun · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 8

A fire occurred last night in the basement of St. Anne's Church, Upperton, but the outbreak was quickly extinguished. There was no indication, as to how it had…

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Wanton Destruction. Attempt on Penn Church

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 May 1913 · page 9

LONDON, Thursday. -- An attempt was made yesterday to burn the historic parish church of Penn, Buckinghamshire. Three women were arrested in connection with the affair…

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Methodist Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 4

Last Sunday the rostrum of the Penrith Church was beautifully draped in honor of Mother's Day, and many members of the congregation…

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Methodist Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 4

To-morrow (Sunday) the Penrith Methodist Church will be decorated with Autumn leaves, and the Rev J Tarn will conduct both services. A…

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Presbyterian Fellowship Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 22

Drummoyne v Crows Nest, Drummoyne; Chalmer's v Rozelle, Queen's Park; Waverley v Bexley, Kin[?] Paddock; Leichhardt v Balmain, Leichhardt; Petersham v Kogarah, Queen's Park; Hurstville has…

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The Livingstonia Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 8

The lavingstonia Mission was begun in 1?75, and has a wonderful record. Its sphere covers an area of 50,000 square miles among a people who were constantly in the turmoil of war. Now there are in…

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