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Churches, 1916

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 5 April 1916 · page 48

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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Catholic Notes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 20

The St. Patrick's Night concert in Perth, W.A., was very successful. A total of £93, independent of the tickets sold by the pupils of the schools, was realised…

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The Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 10

The Church was established in Greenland about the year 1000; it had its Bishops. Then Christianity disappeared. To-day Greenland is populated by only 13,457 souls…

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The Catholic Club. Its Progress

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 29

The first meeting of the newly-elected committee of the Catholic Club took place on Thursday, when Mr. Hogan (vice-president), look occasion to welcome the new…

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Catholic Religious in the German Army

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 11

The exact statistics of the members of Catholic religious Orders and Congregations engaged in the service of Germany have now been compiled, although they cover only…

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The Catholic Federation Notes and News. Hay

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 32

Federation is flourishing in the Hay district, and the branch in that town is a credit to the Catholics there. Mr. L. Guest is the active secretary, who leaves no stone…

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The Catholic Women's Association. the Week's Events

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 27

A successful meeting for the Catholic Women's Association Land and Building Company was held at St. Peter's, Surry Hills, on last Sunday evening, Rev. Father R…

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The Catholic Club L. and D. Society

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 26

The first of a series of debates on historical subjects, arranged by the Catholic Club Literary and Debating Society took place at the weekly meeting on Tuesday…

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Heroic Catholic Soldiers. Two More V.C.'s

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 6

Another Catholic, Private John Caffrey, 2nd York and Lancaster "Regiment, has also been awarded the V.C. So far 150 Victoria Crosses have been given, and of these a big…

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The Catholic Club Meeting of the New Committee

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 33

The first weekly meeting of the newly-elected committee took place on Thursday, when Vice-president Hogan took occasion to welcome the new members and to commend…

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Our Catholic Charities. Why the Government Ignores Them

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 23

His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney recently made reference to the attitude of the Government towards the splendid Catholic charities which are to be found throughout…

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Marist Brothers' New Residence. Expansion at North Sydney. a Progressive Parish

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 18

Twenty-eight years of zealous labour in earing for and instructing the boys of the Ridge-street (North Sydney) parish is a record which the Marist Brothers have…

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Lord Ninian Stuart's Last Communion. a Brave Catholic Soldier

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 6

A French priest, who wan a vicaire in one of the Paris churches, and is now serving as a priest-interpreter with the English Staff, lias sent the "Croix" a letter, in…

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Catholic Federation Gazette: Notes and News Notes. The Living Wage—The Fair Wage

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 16

The principles underlying the living wage must not be confused with the claims of workers to a fair wage. The employer is certainly bound, in conscience, to give his…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys and Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press." New Essay Competition

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 42

Dear Playmates,—I am very pleased, indeed, with the general tone of the essays which I am reviewing in connection with the competition, and I am sure you will…

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What the Sydney University Recommends. Paul Sabatier. Flinging Mud at Catholic Bishops, Priests and People

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 5

Sir,—The "Life of St. Francis of Assisi," by Paul Sabatier is a work recommended, to its students by the Sydney University. Sabatier is a Huguenot Minister, and a disciple of…

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Catholic Education and Success in Life. the Tribute of a Non-believer. Success in Life Is Not Luck, But Balance

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 11

Doctor Emil Reich, the well-known American publicist, writing on "Success in Life," pays a tribute to Catholic education which is of interest as showing what a modern…

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Auburn's New Church and Presbytery

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 32

The foundation stones of the new church and presbytery at Auburn will be blessed by his Grace the Archbishop of Sydney on Sunday afternoon next. The ceremonies…

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Rebuilding of the Rydalmere Church. Helping Father Stevens

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 22

During the past fortnight a great stimulus has been given to the effort which the Rev. Father W. J. Stevens is making to obtain £500 by the day of the laying of the…

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New Church at Harden. Foundation Stone Blessed by Bishop Gallagher

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 April 1916 · page 39

On Sunday week his Lordship the Bishop of Goulburn laid and blessed the foundation stone of the new school-church to be dedicated to St. Columba, at Harden. His…

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