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Churches, 1916

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Blue Mountain Churches

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 35

The following order of Masses and devotions will be observed in the Blue Mountain churches. When very wet on the day before the appointed Mass, most likely…

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South Australia. Romanising the Church of England

Watchman · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 1

The vicissitudes through which the Church of England is at present passing in this State is causinging much anxiety to those of its adherents who are opposed to…

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An Awful Record. to Serve Supposed Interests of the Roman Church

Watchman · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 3

In England, a few years ago, a tract was In circulation which was given out in large numbers. It was called "For God, King, and Empire." From it we take the…

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Molong. the New Sacred Heart Church

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 9

The new Sacred Heart Church, Molong, which has been commenced, is being erected on an unique position overlooking the town proper. The main body of church will be…

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Irish Problems. Various Rumors. Churchill As Possible Secretary. London, Wednesday Night

Evening News · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 1

[?] problem continues to agitate police Court [?] and Nationalists and Radical on [?] greatly concerned at the [?]…

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Colonel Churchill Returns to Politics

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 7

The "Daily Chronicle" says that Colonel Winston Churchill's battalion has been absorbed by another unit. Colonel Churchill will not seek a further appointment, but…

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An Historic Church. St. Peter's, Cook's River Road

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 6

St. Peter's, Church of England, Cook's River Road, was built in 1838 on some 6½ acres of land, given by the late Mr. Robert Campbell, the late Rev. Dr. Steele being the first…

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Winston Churchill. Back to Politics

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 May 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--The "Daily Chronicle" states that Lieutenant-Colonel Winston Churchill's battalion having been absorbed by another unit, Lieutenant-Colonel Churchill will not…

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Presbyterians. General Assembly. Mission Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 5

The sittings of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales were continued in St. Stephen s Church yesterday…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Foreign Missions Discussed

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 9

The Presbyterian General Assembly resumed its sittings yesterday afternoon, the moderator, Rev. James Goudie presiding. Captain Chaplain Hugh Paton,…

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Irish Affairs. Settlement Projected. Mr. Asquith's Mission. Statement to House. London, Thursday Night

Evening News · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 5

There was much excitement when the House of Commons assembled to-day. Nationalists and Ulstermen were present in full force, particularly as there were reports of negotiations…

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Ireland Ouiet Rebels Lay Down their Arms Executions of Ringleaders Discontinued. a Churchman's Death

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 1

Since our last issue four more Sinn Fein leaders have been shot by order of court martial. The capital sentences was recorded in nineteen other cases, but these penalties were commuted to…

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Lutheran Church Burnt

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 4

A fire occurred at Netherby (Vic.) early on Sunday morning when the Lutheran church was burned to the ground, and its furnishings which in…

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Winston Churchill. Return to Politics. London

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 15

The "Daily Chronicle" states that Lieutenant-Colonel Winston Churchill's battalion having been absorbed by another unit, Lieutenant-Colonel Churchill…

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Theology in Church and State

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 4

Principal Forsyth is recognised in the Congregational Church in England as the most virile mind in modern theology, and those outside his own Church will readily acknowledge…

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Anglican

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 6

A spiritual revival or convention will be held at St Stephen's Church, Penrith, from Monday, 29th May, to Wednesday, 31st May, services…

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Methodist Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

Mother's Day will be observed in the Methodist Church, Penrith, on Sunday, when each person is expected to wear a while flower and…

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Anglican Church Larger Congregations

The Sun · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 6

In the last issue of the Diocesan Magazine Archbishop Wright, referring to the spiritual life of the Anglican community, said: "From the reports that reach me I am thankfully…

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Balmain Central Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 8

In response to the Editor's request, I am glad to forward a line or two concerning this Mission. We know full well that the sympathies of the Methodist people are with all the work of our church that comes…

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Presbyterian Honor Roll

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 5

At the Liverpool Prebyterian Church on Sunday a roll of honor was unveiled by Mrs. P. Falconer Mackenzie, of Casual, in the presence of a largo…

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