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Churches, 1915

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"The Parish Priest."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 4

After an interval of two years, Allen Doone revived "The Parish Priest" at the Palace Theatre on Saturday night, and with it all the charm of his [?]ally wonderful…

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Presbyterian Assembly

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 11

The Presbyterian Assembly continued its deliberations on Saturday, when matters of a purely domestic nature were dealt With. The assembly will resume again to-day…

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"The Parish Priest' at the Palace

Evening News · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 10

"The Parish Prieat," which will run for only a week, when it will be replaced by "In Old Donegal," was revived by Allen Doone at the Place Theatre on Saturday night. The…

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Amusements. "The Parish Priest" at the Palace

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 14

Mr. Allen Doone found himself on Saturday evening back once more in the congenial atmosphere of Irish drama, after a lapse of three weeks in American farce comedy. The…

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New Hospital Ship. Reported Mission of the Karoola

Evening News · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 4

It has been reported that the naval authorities have secured the well-known interstate steamer Karoela for a hospital ship/ The Karaola arrived at Sydney from West…

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Country News. Churches. Gosford

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 12

The Rev. D. R. May, curate of Christ Church parish, has been transferred to Dungog, and is succeeded by the Rev. L. E. Webb…

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Church References. St. Stephen's

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 12

"Before I deal with the subject of my sermon this evening, said Rev. J. Ferguson, at St. Stephen's Church, last evening, "It is fitting that I should express the horror and…

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"Go Forward!" Church Defends the War. Prayer and Protest

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 11

"Are you praying for us?"' This question, full of significance to the individual who received it, and good by way of reminder to others in his congregation who…

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Melbourne Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--The stirring deeds of Australians on Gallipoll Peninsula, their magnificent gallantry, and unflinching response to the call of duly, was the keynote of sermons…

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The Church Should Protest

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 11

In connection with the anniversary of the Pitt Street Congregational Church, Rev. N. J. Cocks, preached on the subject, "Our Church in this Day of Dreadful and Splendid War…

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In Brisbane Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 10 May 1915 · page 12

BRISBANE, Sunday.--The news of the sinking of the Lusitania caused a profound sensation in Brisbane, and references were made to the incident in several churches to-day…

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Methodist Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 8

The Town Hall was crowded last night for the annual meeting of the Central Methodist Mission. Mr. E. Vickery, who presided, said there…

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Work for Catholic Women

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 9

Father O'Farrell, C.M., lectured last night to the members of the Catholic Woman's Association on "Catholic Women and,Social Service." Industrialism, he said. had brought about…

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The Methodists. Work of Central Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 5

The thirty-first anniversary of the Central Methodist Mission was celebrated at the Town Hall last night by a tea and public meeting. The chair was occupied by Mr. E. Vickery…

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Huns Make War on Churches

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 11

The ancient church at Ramscapelle, which has been laid in ruins by the German artillery. Curiously enough, the great cross remains undamaged…

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Punters and Barrackers. Churchman's Appeal. Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 3

An appeal to punters and football barrackers was delivered by Hughes in St. paul's Cathedral, yesterday, at a memorial service for the Australian troops who…

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"Shedding Religion." Sunday Surf, Races, Fights. Church Paper's Protest

The Sun · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 4

A pamphlet issued by the Redfern Congregational Church refers to the existence of a type of young man who has the idea that while religion may be all right for children,…

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Social Problems. Mission to Troops. Moral Effects of the War. Presbyterian Action

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 10

An unwonted wave of enthusiasm swept the Presbyterian Assembly yesterday when the Rev. John Ferguson moved that the Rev. Hugh Paton be sent by the Home Mission, in…

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Public Morals. Presbyterian Demonstration

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 10

St. Stephen's Church was crowded last night when, under the auspices of the Presbyterian Assembly, a public morals demonstration was held, The Moderator, Rev. R. Scott west,…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Yesterday's Sessions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 12

The business sessions of the Presbyterian General Assembly were continued yesterday at St. Stephen's Church. EVANGELIST FOR SOLDIERS…

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