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Churches, 1917

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My "Mission." a Plea for the Spiritual Revival of the Nation

The Mirror of Australia · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 4

In this remarkable article Mr. Bottomley our most virile and publicist publicist— replies to the criticisms evoked by his recent impeachment of the Bishops, and…

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How to Win the Non-churchgoer. Notes of a Paper Read at the Stanmore Day of Prayer

The Methodist · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 2

Though the title of this paper suggests special fitness on the part of the writer to deal with so important a matter, it is hardly necessary for me to disclaim any such qualification. I am no Daniel come to…

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Church Triumphant Mr. S. SNOW

The Methodist · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 11

The passing away of Mr. Samuel Snow, at the great age of 87 years, leaves Hillgrove the poorer from the religious standpoint. It is 60 years ago since he went…

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The Church and the People

The Methodist · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 3

We have been for a score of years asking, "How shall we get the people to come to Church?" We have repeated the question with such emphasis that we have made the world feel that to be the…

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Recruiting. Appeal to Australian Manhood. Churches' Manifesto

The Methodist · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 8

The following appeal from the heads of churches in Australia has been issued in the hope that it will assist the recruiting campaign now being started all over the Commonwealth:—…

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Church Services and the Altered Clock

The Methodist · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 7

MOST of the modern innovations that have more or less recently come into form, instead of helping on the programme of the churches, have rather worked the other way. It is sincerely to be hoped that the daylight…

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The Churches. Sacrifice for the War

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 8

"For a third time we pass into a new year in war," writes Archbishop Wright in the current number of the "Sydney Diocesan M.gazlnc." "More than ever is the demand…

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The Reveille of the Church

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 3

The above was the subject of Captain-Chaplain the Rev. D Macdonald’s address at the Intercessory and Recruiting Service in…

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To Churchgoers

Nepean Times · Saturday 6 January 1917 · page 3

As from this Sunday (7th January) onward, church services will be held according to the new arrangement of the diernal "time-table"—which, of…

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State Cabinet Mr. Hoyle's Mission

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1917 · page 2

The State Cabinet will probably hold a meeting early next week. It is reported that the ex-Minister for Railways, Mr. H. C. Hoyle, will be commissioned…

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The Churches Suggestions on Missions

Sunday Times · Sunday 7 January 1917 · page 6

The Mission of Repentance and Hope, held recently by the Church of England, was a great success, though outsiders in large numbers were not converted…

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The Greek Church Celebrates Christmas

The Sun · Sunday 7 January 1917 · page 4

The Greeks of the Orthodox Church adopt the Julian Calendar, and consequently the birth of Christ is commemorated by them to-day. The festival, which is called in Greek…

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Churches and the War

Evening News · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 4

Rev. [?] Rivett writes:—With much that your correspondent, Mr. Fred Redd, writes, [?] and also appreciate the spirit of [?] which his leter discloses. Regret as much…

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Church V. Brass Band Manly Sunday Recitals Discussion in Council

The Sun · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 6

Last night the Manly Council considered a request that the local brass band should be given permission to play at South Steyne on Sunday nights, the programme to start at…

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 10 January 1917 · page 48

Father Alphonsus Coen is at present, an inmate of the Lewisham Private Hospital. The Rev. C. F. Rich and Mrs. Rich, of Papua, are expected in Sydney shortly on furlough…

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Catholic Church Bazaar, Tingha

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 24

The first prize, a valuable buggy horse, donated to the Catholic bazaar, Tingha, by the Rev. Father M'Dermott, was won by Miss Frances Hiscox, Rail's1 Creek, Morilla,…

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Burwood-Croydon-Enfield Parish. the New Church

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 18

His Grace the Archbishop has fixed Sunday, the 21st inst., at 3.30 p.m., as the date on which he will impart his episcopal blessing to the foundation of the first church…

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The Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 5

The Catholics of Boulogne intended to contribute for the purchase of a diamond cross to be presented to Monsignor Lobbedey, Bishop of Arras, who has been made…

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Catholic Soldiers' Memorial Hall

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 6

Yesterday afternoon Archbishop Kelly blessed the now Memorial Church Hall, at Liverpool Camp. The building cost £1240, and there was a small credit balance. Archbishop…

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Catholic Federation. Notes. Labour Ideals and Christianity

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 January 1917 · page 18

We are afraid that Labour followers are making altogether too many distinctions between the sectional aims of the party. The latest fad is industrialism, and all other…

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