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Churches, 1916

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Catholic Notes. the Calendar. May

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 24

19 Frid. St. Peter Celestine, Pope. 20 Sat. St. Bernadine of Sienna, Confessor. 21. Sun. Fourth Sunday after Easter…

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The Catholic Club an Enjoyable Evening

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 29

A large audience of members of . the Club on Saturday expressed their appreciation of the committee in providing them with such an enjoyable…

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The Catholic Federation Notes and News. Narembrun

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 36

A splendid meeting of the Naremburn branch was held recently. The General Secretary was present and addressed a gathering of members. The efforts of the…

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Debating Societies. N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 29

The usual monthly meeting of the council of the N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union was held in the Catholic Federation rooms on Friday evening last. The…

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Orbis Catholicus. a Year Book of the Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 15

This is the first year of issue of "Orb[?]s, Catholicus: A Year Book of the Catholic World." It is edited by Canon Glau[?]y, and it is invaluable for reference. The [?]…

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A Unique Mission: For the Deaf and Dumb at Waratah

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 18

For the first time in Australia a mission lately been given to the Catholic deaf mutes. His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney sent a cordial blessing to the…

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The Week in Brisbane News and Gossip. The Mission at Ipswich

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 28

On Sunday, besides the opening of the Christian Brothers' new college, of which the citizens are justly proud, Ipswich was blessed with the starting of a mission at…

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Catholics and Disloyalty. Teh Anglican Bishop Thomas of Adelaide. the Sinn Feiners and the Nationalists

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 33

Sir,—The Anglican Bishop Thomas, of Adelaide, a few days ago at a meeting of the Scripture League gave utterance to some statements which are as illogical as they are…

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Catholic Federation Gazette: Notes and News Censoring the Movies. Bill Before Congress

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 15

From the "American Federation Bulletin" for March, 1916, we learn that a Federal Censorship Bill for Moving Pictures is at present being considered by the…

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 46

Dear Playmates,—There has been a slight lull in the essay competition this week, but I am quite confident that it will only be a brief one, and next week I shall have the…

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The Late Lieutenant R. E. Lenehan. a Fine Type of Catholic Manhood. Father Gartlan's Tribute

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 21

A fine type of Catholic manhood passed away last week in the person of Lieutenant Robert Eric Lenehan, 1st Field Artillery Brigade, A.I.F., eldest son of…

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"The Booted Capuchin." The Striking Character of General de Castelnau. A Great Soldier's Pious Catholic Home

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 9

General De Castelnau's recent promotion to be General Joffre's right-hand man and closest counsellor has drawn public attention to his striking character. Joffre's colleague…

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How Young Welcomed His Excellency the Apostolic Delegate: a Great Record for a Country Parish. Impressive Ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday last

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

Young has had its great days of rejoicings. Distinguished prelates of the Church have from year to year honoured that progressive parish, with their presence when they…

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The Catholic Generals of France: a Splendid List of Leaders Who Have Won Signal Distinction. How the War Rescued Them from Ostracism

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 3

Not the least of the surprises of this great war to those who had carefully followed the course of French politics during recent years is the splendid spirit shown by the French…

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New Church at Rydalmere

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 34

The recent appeal made through our columns by the Rev. Father W. Stevens has met with great success, and he has every hope of obtaining his desired £500. The…

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Euchre Party for Maroubra Church

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 34

A euchre party and dance will be held in the Oxford Hall, Liverpool-street, Hyde Park, on next Thursday evening (25th inst). The proceeds will be devoted to the…

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Blue Mountain Churches

The Catholic Press · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 37

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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Air Board. Lord Curzon President. British Service Supreme. Churchill's Speech. London, Wednesday Evening

Evening News · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 1

In the House of Commons this evening Mr. Joynson Hicks moved a resolution urging the Government to provide a powerful, unified air service under a Minister of the Crown…

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Woolloomooloo Resumption Request From Church

The Sun · Thursday 18 May 1916 · page 5

A deputation headed by the Rev. S. H. Denman asked the Lord Mayor (Alderman Meagher) this morning to urge upon the council the expediency of resuming a number of…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Beneficiary Fund

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 May 1916 · page 6

At yesterday sitting of the Presbyterian Assembly a report on the beneficiary fund was presented by Rev. John Ferguson, who said that it was not sufficient to moot the domands…

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