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Churches, 1916

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The Catholic Federation Notes and News. Manly

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 32

At the April meeting of the committee of this branch, great activity was displayed. At the suggestion of Rev. Father M 'Donald, arrangements have been made to sell…

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Catholic Federation Gazette: Notes and News Notes

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 13

Notwithstanding a statement in the daily press, it is untrue that the Catholic Federation is affiliated with the Parents and Citizens' Association, or with any other…

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District Court. (Before Judge Backhouse.) Commission Case. Ford v Parish

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 5

William Ford, of Upper-road. Forest Lodge, sued F. G. Parish, of 855 George-street, Sydney, for £50, alleged to be due by the defendant to the plaintiff for commission in…

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Death of Mrs. Mary Lundin. a Pioneer Catholic

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 28

An old and highly-respected resident of the Rocks, Darling Harbour, in the person of Mrs. Mary Lundin, passed to her eternal reward on Monday, 1st inst. She was…

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Catholicity in Liverpool Gamp. the Catholic Soldiers Guild

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 9

The Catholic Soldiers' Guild is still making rapid progress. The membership is now approaching a total of 1700. How the Guild is appreciated, the following extracts from…

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 42

Dear Playmates,—I am pleased to say that a goodly number of essays for the competition—"The Story I Like Best, and Why," continue to come to hand every…

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The Sinn Feiners Scathingly Condemned The Views of Catholic Prelates. "A Scandal Among the Nations," says the Atchbishop of Sydney

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 25

"With regard to the Sinn Feiners' movement," said the Archbishop of Sydney at the opening of the wing to St. Joseph's Hospital, Auburn, on Sunday, "I have…

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Catholic Works at Auburn. Blessed by His Grace the Archbishop. Mr. W. A. Holman's Eulogistic Tribute to the Work of the Sisters

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 18

The parish of Auburn is winning considerable prominence in the field of Catholic activity, and for its consideration for the welfare of the sick and needy. It is within…

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Homeless Catholic Soldiers. 15,000 in Egypt. Captain the Rev. Father Goodman, M.S.H., Founds a Soldiers' Club. He[?] March 7. 1916

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 33

DEAR EDITOR "CATHOLIC PRESS"— I am enclosing a circular which I feel sure you will bring before the readers of your esteemed paper. You will see by its contents that an effort has been made…

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Churching Women. an Act of Thanksgiving

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 10

A short time after the birth of Our Lord, His blessed Mother went to the temple and submitted te the Mosaic law of purification. Though she was not obliged to comply with…

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The Ruins of Father Steven's Church, Rydalmere

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 16

Last year's Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary has sad memories for the parish of Rydalmere. It was towards the close of that feast, on the night of…

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St. John's Church, Auburn

The Catholic Press · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 23

Further donations for the foundation stone of now church and presbytery: Rev. Father D. Byrne, £2 2s; Mr. C. O 'Driscoll. £2 2s; Mrs. Johnson. 10s; Rev. Father T…

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The Apostolic Delegate's First Official Visit to the City of the Plains. How Bathurst Progressed From Bark Church to Stately Cathedral

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 4 May 1916 · page 13

The year 1841 was in a way remarkable in the annals of the history of the Church in Australia, for it was from the statistics furnished in official…

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Central Methodist Mission

Evening News · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 4

The Central Methodist Mission will celebrate its 32nd anniversary on Sunday and Monday. The celebration will be in Sydney Town Hall on Monday, and will begin with a tos meeting…

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Anglican Church Parades. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 9

Sir, -- When Dr. Rentoul's letter appeared in your issue of April 22 I was busy organising a combined commemoration service in the Domain in honor of our brave men who fought and fell…

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Stick to Facts Six O'clock Closing Advice From Church

The Sun · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 5

Dealing with the liquor question, a pamphlet issued from the Redfern Congregational Church says:--"It is to be hoped that during the coming fight for 6 o'clock closing…

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Street Betting Church Paper's Questions

The Sun · Friday 5 May 1916 · page 5

"Is there not a law upon the Statute Book of New South Wales which forbids betting in the streets?" After asking this question, a pamphlet issued by the Redfern…

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Anglican Church Parades

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 19

Inadvertently the clause in italics in the military regulation quoted by Dean Talbot in his letter published in our issue of yesterday's date was omitted. The Dean desires us to…

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Inland Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 8

It is difiicult for those who live in a great city to realise even in part the sort of life which is led by the men women and children, who are pioneering, the outback spaces ind…

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Sydney City Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 May 1916 · page 15

The City Mission at Surry Hills, Foveaux Street is holding a three days' sale of work. Mrs. Wm. White, Jun., opened it on Thursday. The proceeds are for relief and general work…

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