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Churches, 1917

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Pulpits in Churches. (To the Editor.)

The Methodist · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 12

Sir,—Being an old Methodist, and my parents. Methodists before me, I should be thankful if you would give publicity to my views upon the construction and…

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The Churches. an Historic Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 8

The one hundred and twenty-fourth anniversary of St. Philip's Church of England, Church Hill, was celebrated on Tuesday evening. The annual ten-meeting was followed…

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A Macquarie Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 7

St. Peters' Church, Campbelltown, carries the thoughts of those interested in the history of this country buck over a period of a hundred and seven years, when Governor Macquarie,…

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A New Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 11

On Thursday a meeting in connection with, the Anglican Church building fund was held iu the School of Arts. A committee consisting of Mesdames Kell…

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Hornsby. Proposed New Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 July 1917 · page 8

At a special meeting of the congregation of St. Peter's Church, Hornsby, on Wednesday, it was decided to put off tho erection of the proposed new church till…

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State Finance Loan Difficulties Interest in Premier's Mission

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 July 1917 · page 3

Considerable interest is being evinced in State political circles in the progress of Mr. Holman's financial mission in England N.S. Wales is faced with a serious difficulty in raising loans…

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The Churches the King of Love

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 July 1917 · page 21

The Rev. Sir Henry Williams Baker, Bart., was one of the forty clergymen who prepared Hymns Ancient and Modern in 1861, Sir Henry being their chairman. His name is, perhaps,…

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Northern Suburbs Churches' Competition

The Sun · Sunday 15 July 1917 · page 8

Artarmon beat Willoughby at North Sydney Oval by 12 points to 11. Mr. F. A. Randle, referee. Swastika and Christchurch played a scoreless draw at North Sydney Oval. Mr. F. A. Randle…

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Spud Murphy's Close Call Ada Reeve's Mission to Goulburn

Referee · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 14

"Tonic nothing in comparison your visit. Bright and cheerful. Goulburn afire Paper following.—Spud." Such was the telegram received by Miss Ada…

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Dr. Michaelis' Mission. to Give the Militarists a Chance. London

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 7

The new German Imperial Chancellor, Dr. Michaclis, stated in an interview that his mission was to restore and develop German unity Inwardly and outwardly…

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The War (Continued from Page 1) Cabinet and Admiralty Geddes First Sea Lord Carson in War Council Churchill for Munitions LONDON, Tuesday Night

The Sun · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 5

It is officially stated that Sir Edward Carson (First Lord of the Admiralty) has been appointed to the War Cabinet. He will have no portfolio…

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 47

Under this Heading sermons by, eminent preachers are published in this widely-circulated paper in order that in the remote interior, where there are no churches and a clergyman is rarely seen the…

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 48

Archbishop Mannix has been appointed Roman Catholic chaplain-general for Victoria. The Rev T. Phelan, of St. Thomas', Lewisham, recently celebrated the silver jubilee of…

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St. Mary's Church, West Maitland, which is celebrating its jubilee

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 18 July 1917 · page 30

This week the Anglican Church of St. Mary's, West Maitland is celebrating its jubilee. The event is creating great interest, both in Maitland and throughout the diocese of Newcastle; in which it is situated. The Primate of Australia (Archbishop Wright) will take a prominent part in the celebrations, and has already left Sydney…

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Maclean Parish

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 29

The following arrangements have been made for the celebration of Holy Mass in tin' Maclean parish: Sunday, July 22. Maclean, 9.30 a.m.; Harwood, 11.15 a.m. Sunday…

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Catholic Notes

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 26

Mr. Austin M'Kay, architect, has accepted tenders for the erection of a new schoolhall at Whistler-street, Manly. The Sisters of Mercy, St. Brigid's…

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Catholic Club Concert

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 26

Under the auspices of the Catholic Club, a grand concert will be held on Monday, 23rd inst., in the Southern Cross Hall, at which a most enjoyable programme will be…

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The Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 4

So rapidly has Monsignor O'Riordan, Rector of the Irish College, Rome, recovered from the illness which recently caused, him to enter the Hospital of the Little Company…

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Catholic Women's Association

The Catholic Press · Thursday 19 July 1917 · page 32

A very enjoyable evening was spent in the drawing-room of the association on Monday last. Many country members and visitors were present, and found much to…

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