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Churches, 1916

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 23

In spite of the wet night, the association rooms were well filled with members on Monday evening. A musical programme added to the enjoyment of the evening, which was…

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The Catholic Club. Campaign for New Members

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 15

The manifestation of goodwill towards the club by his Grace the Archbishop has been of signal value in the campaign for membership, and the executive wishes to…

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Digging the Grave of Protestantism: Anglican Clergyman's Startling Admissions. Why Catholics Will Rule the World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 3

"Is England and the Christianised world likely to become Catholic?" asked the Rev. W. T. Evans, B.A., in addressing a men's service at Haslingden Parish Church…

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Florida Stark lad With Bigotry. Persecuting Catholic Sisters. How Easter Was Celebrated

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 10

The State of Florida, U.S.A., seems to have gone stark mad in its bigotry. It celebrated Easter by ordering the arrest of three Sisters of St. Joseph in the Ancient…

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 48

Dear Playmates,—As the time is rapidly now approaching when the closing date of the competition will be announced, I advise all playmates who have not already done…

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Catholic Federation Gazette Notes and News Echoes of a Recent Controversy. Public Schools and Sectarianism

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 17

For years past it has been the practice of our Education Department to remain silent under criticism. At times this must have been exceedingly difficult, and I have heard…

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What the Sydney University Teaches. "The Crusades." the Literature That Catholic Students Are Bound to Read

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 11

"The Crusades," by Archer and Kingsford, is a book recommended to' its students by Sydney University. At page 24 we read: "Only when Gregory's action had forced on…

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Archbishop Garr's Sacerdotal Jubilee. a Quiet Celebration in Melbourne. Forwarding the Interests of the Catholic University College

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 17

Despite the wish of his Grace the Archbishop of Melbourne, the Most Rev. Dr. Thomas Joseph Carr, that there should be no public celebration of his golden sacerdotal…

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The Fascinating Story of the Catholic General Who Saved Against Awful Odds. More About Petain, a Hero of France

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 8

During the opening days of the great battle for Verdun the French forces were not handled with the precision the situation required. Retreats and counter-retreats…

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Blue Mountain Churches

The Catholic Press · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 28

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

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Queensland News. How the Church Is Progressing. Week's Notes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 16

Many commanding positions around Brisbane on which beautiful residences had been built have been secured during the past few months for Church purposes. It is a…

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Rydalmere. New Church and Presbytery. List of Donations

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 41

The following amounts were handed in at the laying of the foundation-stones of the church and presbytery at Rydalmert by his Grace the Archbishop at Sydney recently…

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Death of Rev. Dr. Sellors. a Prominent Methodist Clergyman

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 7

Yesterday morning Rev. Dr. Sellers suddenly passed away in his home at Lindfield, at the age of 81 years. The news of his death will be received with deep sorrow by the members of…

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Open Churches. to Thf Editor of Thf Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 16 June 1916 · page 8

Sir,—I was very glad to read the letter of "Churchman" in Saturday's "Herald." I have publicly drawn attention to the subject, and I wrote to the committee of the Mission Zone…

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Mosman Presbyterian Church

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 5

Special services were held in the above church last Sunday, being the first anniversary of the Induction…

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Anglican Camp Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 16

Archdeacon Martin, honorary secretary of the Home Mission Society, acknowledges the following additional subscriptions in aid of the work amongst the soldiers at the Liverpool and other camps, and towards the…

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Rozelle Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 9

We have just concluded a week of special prayer meetings. It was a season of great spiritual refreshing. In view of Decision Day and the early closing…

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Newcastle Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 9

For some weeks now we have been working with both hands earnestly m the six o'clock closing campaign, and to-day we enjoy the satisfaction of know…

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Roll of Honour. Manly Methodist Church

The Methodist · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 9

One of the most impressive services ever held in connection with the Methodist Church took place on Sunday week, when a roll of honour of 44 soldiers on…

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Eastwood. New R. C. Parish

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 8

Eastwood and Epping have been formed into a new Roman Catholic parish, with Rev. Father Moore, late of Baulkham Hills, as Priest. The congregation this…

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