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Churches, 1917

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 49

Rev. Cassian Grotty, vicar of Cheltenham, and Rev. A. Law, of Brighton (Vic.), passed through Sydney, on their way to help in the Grafton diocesan mission…

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Boycotting the Paper. When a Church Backed Down

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 30 May 1917 · page 3

It ts not often that a great daily is made the subject of a boycott. The writer recalls an incident in connection with a country newspaper which provoked a [?]…

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Catholic Notes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 26

The takings in connection with the recent bazaar held in aid of All Hallows Convent building fund, Gulgong, amounted to over £180…

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Here, There and Everywhere Closing Anglican Churches. No Congregations

The Catholic Press · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 7

Within a few days, says London "Daily Graphic," of March 7, the Ecclesiastical Services Act will become law, and one of its first effects, it is anticipated, will be a…

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Essays. Catholic Emancipation

The Catholic Press · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 46

Soon after the Union, Grattan, the greatest and noblest of all the Protestant advocates of Catholic rights, entered the Imperial Parliament, and never lost an…

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The Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 9

Over the portico of the Basilica of St. Mark, Venice, is now being restored the "Loggia Papale," bricked up and hidden for so many years—a spacious balcony with three…

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Methodist Conference. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 8

The conference of the Methodist Church of Australia was concluded to-day. The resolutions which were adopted urged the more intimate association and exchange…

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Sport in Our Catholic Schools

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 27

The football lads at the Christian Brothers' School, St. Mary's Cathedral, are doing well in the Rugby League competitions, which opened on Thursday last, and the boys from…

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Chats in the Home Circle Why the Church is Called Catholic

The Catholic Press · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 8

The great Archbishop of St. Paul, preaching in his cathedral some time ago, said: "The word Catholic, derived from the Greek, means universal. The new Kingdom…

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Chaplains—Catholic and NonCatholic. the Difference. a Soldier's Tale From the Firing Lines

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 6

The following touching piece of realism from the firing line gives further evidence of the heroism and devotion of the Catholic chaplain. The writer had seen service from…

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 24

The association rooms were again thronged with members and friends on Monday evening last, who spent a very enjoyable evening. The occasion was a progressive…

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The Catholic Soldiers' Memorial Hall. Liverpool Camp

The Catholic Press · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 25

We still have a most gratifying report to make on our new church hall and the comfort it provides. Only to-day two visitors from the country saw it for the first…

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Catholic Federation Notes. Right and Wrong in Education

The Catholic Press · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 12

Archbishop Whiteside recently delivered a remarkable address at Liverpool on education which must arrest the attention of every reflective citizen…

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The Catholic Honor Roll. Heroes Of the Battlefield

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 31

A bright and popular Catholic soldier and a good Australian, Sergeant D. I. Hayes, only son of Mr. J. W. Hayes, of "Rowallan," St. Mark's-road, Randwick, and of the…

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Socialistsstll Dissatisfied Special Mission to America. London Wednesday Evening

Evening News · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 1

The [?]…

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The Lambton Parish. Visit of the Bishop, Convent School Opened at Mayfield

The Catholic Press · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 16

On the Monday after Low Sunday his Lordship Bishop Dwyer blessed the new convent and school at Mayfield. The school was opened the same day, and the…

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"Ulster" and Germany. Mr. Dillon's Disclosures. Baron Von Kuhlmann's Mission

The Catholic Press · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 19

Mr. Dillon's reference in the House of Commons to the presence in Ulster, shortly before the war, of Baron von Kuhlmann, attache to the German Embassy in London…

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The Catholic Federation News From the Branches. State Council Meetings

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 39

The State Council meetings—to which each branch can appoint two delegates—take place on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The next meeting will be…

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A Word to Catholic Parents. Give Your Boys and Girls a Chance

The Catholic Press · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 26

There is every indication that problems of education will compel public attention in many countries during the next few years. Not only will the…

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For Australian Soldiers in England. the Catholic Women's Hut. Lord Nevill Acts As Waiter

The Catholic Press · Thursday 31 May 1917 · page 15

Gunner W. Cull, well known in North Sydney, writes to us an interesting account of the work done for our soldiers in London by the Catholic Women's League…

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