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Churches, 1916

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The Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 8

A member of the crew of the wrecked Zeppelin has handed to a Chatham priest one of his uniform buttons as a souvenir. One of the oldest priests in the west of…

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The Catholic Women's Association

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 25

There was a large attendance of members at the association rooms on Monday evening when quite an enjoyable evening was spent. A musical programme was…

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An Anglican Journal and the Penal Laws

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 44

In connection with the persecutions to which the Catholics of Great Britain and Ireland were subjected in the past, the Church of England has much to atone for…

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The Catholic Federation Notes and News

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 17

The usual meeting of the State Council was held on Wednesday week. The President, Mr. P. S. Cleary, presided over a large attendance of delegates. Apologies were…

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A Canowindra Mission. Fervour of Country Catholics

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 17

"What will be long regarded as an historic mission in Canowindra concluded in St. Edward's Church on Sunday evening last. The Very Rev. Father P. M. Lynch…

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An Orange Lie. Catholic Prelates and Recruiting

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 27

Wherever there are Orangemen gathered together you are bound to find some vapouring person making an ass of himself. In Melbourne the other day the Ulster and…

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Early Closing Rev. S. J. Hoban's Joke Catholic Protest

The Sun · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 7

The State council of the Catholic Federation, at the last meeting, accepted the following resolution: "That the Catholic Federation protests against the gross insult offered to…

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N.s.w. Catholic Debating Societies Union System of Adjudicating Interclub Debates

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 19

In the Union's report of the 18th inst., it was stated that under the new system of adjudicating inter-club debates inaugurated by the N.S.W. C.D.S. Union, that matter…

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Catholic Federation Gazette: Notes and News Notes. Science and Religion: The Archbishop and the Professor

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 15

The reply of his Grace the Archbishop to the University professor who spoke of the human brain being a development running through millions of years, renders apropos…

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Death of Mrs. J. C. Gilhooley Leading Catholic Families in Mourning. a Revered Link with the Past

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 25

The death of Mrs. J. 0. Gilhooley yesterday morning at the residence of her daughter, Lady Hughes, "Cranbrook Cottage," Rose Bay, removed one of the old and…

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The King, the Kaiser, and Irish Freedom. By Bishop Phelan of Sale. Sir Roger Casement's Mission to Germany

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 42

The part Germany has played in the Dublin rebellion, and the position of Sir Roger Casement as the connecting link in the matter, has not, I believe, received due…

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The Children's Columns. For Boys end Girls Who Read the "Catholic Press" Edited by Playmate. The Essay Competition

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 44

Dear Playmates,—Once more I wish to remind you that I am unable to publish all the letters in this week's playground, on account of lack of space. But those who…

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The Late Mr. John Enright. One of the Most Successful Business Men of the North. a Sterling Irish Catholic

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 25

Mr. John Enright, one of the oldest and most respected residents of the Maitland district, passed away rather suddenly on Monday morning at his residence…

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New Church at Rydalmere. Sunday's Ceremony. a Happy Gathering and a Big Collection

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 13

Just after the hour of midnight on September 8, 1915, Rev. Father W. Stevens, of Rydalmere parish, and a small group of his parishioners gazed mournfully upon the…

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Conscience Money. the Church As a Commercial Institution

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 45

"As a commercial institution, the Church is a valuable asset to the State." Such at least was the opinion of a president of a life insurance company, when a priest some…

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New Church at Molong. Bishop Dunne's Inspiring Words. Over £400 COLLECTED

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 48

His Lordship the Right Rev. Dr. Dunne, Bishop of Bathurst, arrived in Molong on Friday week, and on the following Sunday afternoon blessed the foundation-stone of…

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British Army. Only a Quarter Fights. Churchill's Strong Statements. Young Men Wanted on the Staff. London, Wednesday Evening

Evening News · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 5

A debate took place in the House of Commons on the fighting strength of the British Army. Mr. T. J. Machamara, Financial Secretary to…

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Squatter's Divorce Suit. Corespondents Cross-examination. Missionary Gives Evidence. What Happened at a Church Service

Evening News · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 5

Mr. Justice Gordon, in the Sydney Divorce Court yesterday, continued the hearing of the petition in which Thomas Wilson Vincent, of Dunlop station, near Lonth asked for a…

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Officers' Servants. Mr. Churchill's Statement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 7

In the House of Lords Lord Midleton drew attention to Colonel Winston Churchill's recent statement that 200,000 officers' servants and 50,000 grooms were behind…

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Servants and Grooms. Churchill's Complaints

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 1 June 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday. -- In the House of Lords Lord Midleton drew attention to Colonel Winston Churchill's statement that 200,000 officers' servants and 50,600 grooms were behind the…

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