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Churches, 1916

2,779 stories in Sydney's papers · page 27 of 139

REV. G. H. HEWITT, Superintendent South Sydney Methodist Mission

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 March 1916 · page 9

"No additional evidence is necessary to prove the presence of this dread disease in its worst form in this city and throughout the large towns and cities of the Commonwealth. The…

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REV. S. J. HOBAN Snperintendent of the Central Methodist Mission

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 March 1916 · page 9

"I can only think the Red Plague is so serious by what the papers say. I was appalled when I read the article in the 'Sunday Times.' It came to me with a sense of shock. It is…

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A Catholic Priest's Views

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 March 1916 · page 9

"No," said one of the priests of the eastern suburbs to our representative, who interviewed , him during the week; "I did not see that article. I like to read the "Sunday Times'…

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REV. P. J. STEPHEN. Of the Newtown Methodist Church

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 March 1916 · page 9

"No, I am not in favor of notification. That would not be a beneficial move. But I believe in plain speaking in the home in the first place. Fathers and mothers should instruct their boys…

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Rev. John Macaulay, M.A., An ex-Moderator, of the Grahame Memorial (Presbyterian Church), Waverley

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 March 1916 · page 9

"Well, first of all, I must compliment the 'Sunday Times' on its courage in publishing the article on the Red Plague. You see. the clergy can't very well preach upon it. And even if…

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REV. S. G. FIELDING St. Matthias' (Church of England), Paddington

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 March 1916 · page 9

"Legislation may do something—it certainly ought to be tried—but, after all, politics can only touch the fringe of life, and can do little or nothing to influence a man or woman in its…

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Rev. Horace Crotty, M.A. Of St. Thomas' (Church of England), North Sydney

Sunday Times · Sunday 12 March 1916 · page 9

"There can be no doubt that the report of Lord Sydcnham's committee reveals an appalling condition of affairs with regard to venereal disease, and it is certain, too, that war…

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New War Party Churchill Likely Leader London

The Sun · Sunday 12 March 1916 · page 4

The Express forecasts that Colonel Winston Churchill, M.P., is not likely to remain long in France if he returns, because his mind is sot on leading a new party to…

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Methodist Conference

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 6

The pastoral sessions of the Methodist Conference were resumed on Saturday morning, under the presidency of Rev. W. Pearson. The principal business before the conference was…

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Winston Churchill. Lord Beresford's Advice

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 13 March 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.--Speaking on the debate on the aircraft question in the Houseof Lords. Lord Charles Beresford said he would advise Colonel Winston Churchill to consult a…

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Oldest Presbyterian Minister

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 5

THE REV. ANDREW BARRON, Whose death at the age of 91 years took place at Drummoyne on Friday…

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Methodist Conference. Pastoral Sessions

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 6

The Methodist Conference resumed its pastoral sessions yesterday morning, the President, Rev. W. Pearson, in the chair. Rev. F. W. A. Roberts was continued as a…

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Methodist Conference. Pastoral Session. Candidates for Ordination

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 10

The Methodist Conference was continued yesterday. The following probationers were received for ordination:—Messrs. W. E. C. Barker, J…

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Land for Soldiers Sir Rider Haggard's Mission Mr. J. C. Watson Waiting

The Sun · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 7

"I know of Sir Rider Haggard's mission, and I have no doubt that he will receive a sympathetic reception here," said Mr. J. C. Watson, organiser to the Federal…

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Ca Church Estate. Has Paid Nearly £300,000

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 5

At the synod of the diocese of New castle last week, a report on the Brenda Estate showed that since the last annual report 13,296 sheep had been shorn, and…

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Church Excommunication. a Parishioner Obtains Damages

The Farmer and Settler · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 4

In the Adelaide Civil Court on Friday before Mr. Justice Gordon, the case was concluded in which Walter Gooch, a well-known merchant of Belair, sued the Rev…

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Methodist Conference

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 11
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The Methodist Conference was continued yesterday. Applications to be made a supernumerary were presented on be-alf of several ministers. It was resolved that such…

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Sydney City Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 10

The local annual tea and concert of the Sydney City Mission was held yesterday in the Central Hall, Elizabeth Street. Mr. Orchard, M.H.R., presided. Musical numbers were given…

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Methodist Conference. Pastoral Sessions

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 15 March 1916 · page 12

Rev. W. Pearson presided at the pastoral sessions of the Methodist Conference yesterday. Revs. W. Halse Rogers, and W. Woolls…

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