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Churches, 1918

2,472 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 124

The New Church of St. Peter's, Surry Hills

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 26

His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney will bless and open the new Church of St. Peter, in Devonshire-street, Surry Hills, on Sunday next at 3 p.m. All parishioners and…

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Australian Soldiers Flock to Church

The Sun · Thursday 23 May 1918 · page 4

In a letter to the Dean of Sydney, the Very. Rev. Ronnie Maclnnes, Bishop of Cairo, stales that ho had just returned from a visit to Jerusalem. In it he states:--"You will…

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Church of England Huts. Fete This Afternoon

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 4

To provide additional huts for the religious and social needs of the Australian soldiers overseas, a two days fete will be opened at St. Mervyns, New South Head Road, by Lady…

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Mission at Mayfield East

The Methodist · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 5

Evangelist Furnass has been conducting services in Mayfield East Methodist Church during the past three weeks. Preparatory meetings were held and careful…

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Redfern Roman Catholic School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 14

About 260 boys assembled at the Redfern-street Roman Catholic School and listened to a brief address by Sergeant Brown, who is attached to the Recruiting Department…

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Ermington & Rydalmere. Methodist Anniversary

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 8

The anniversary public meeting of the Rydalmere Methodist Sunday school on Tuesday was largely attended. The Mayer (Alderman B. J. Doe, M.L.A.)…

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A Message for the Times. a Sermon Preached at Paddington Methodist Church. (Mark 6:31)

The Methodist · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 2

In the circumstances of the disciples, this word of Christ's was opportune and charged with reinvigorating force and comfort. It has the same quality to-day. They were in sorrow. John had been taken…

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The Church at Home. Pages from the Diary of the Home Mission Secretary. The Garden of The North

The Methodist · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 10

The Tweed River, on the border of New South Wales and Queensland, has been designated "The Rhine of Australia," and while in these days we are not…

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England's Smallest Church

The World's News · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 19

THE parish church of Lullington, Susseex, proudly boasts of being the smallest one in England. The population of this parish is sixteen in…

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Our Boys and Girls. Our New Church

The Methodist · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 4

My Dear Boys and Girls,—You would have rejoiced had you been with us on Saturday last at Eastwood. For some years our Sunday School and Church have been held in the School of Arts. We have been like…

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Practical Repatriation. New Church at the Soldiers' Settlement

The Methodist · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 3

Readers of the "Methodist" must be already aware that the Manly Circuit is doing something practical to meet the religious needs of the settlers at French's Forest. Although this is a responsibility that ought…

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New Church at Eastwood

The Methodist · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 10

Our people at Eastwood, that rapidly-growing suburb, on the highlands of the Ryde Circuit, are to be congratulated on the completion of their church edifice…

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Church Triumphant Corporal V. C. Gardner

The Methodist · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 10

There was an immense throng at the Camden Methodist Church on Sunday evening, May 12th, when the Rev. G. C. Percival conducted a service, "in memoriam"…

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Church Reforms in England

The Methodist · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 7

AN item of news in last Monday's cables shows that the wholesome leaven of the war is evidently working in high and influential circles in the Church life of the Old Laud. The item says that the Archbishops'…

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The Churches. the Bible Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 7

In connection with the annual celebration in Sydney of the British and Foreign Bible Society, to be held in the Town Hall on the 30th instant, some special attractions are…

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Church and Soldier. Work at the Front

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 10

Smiling in the sunshine of a perfect afternoon, the delightful grounds of St. Mervyns, the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Waters, Which command a beautiful view of Double…

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The Churches. St. Andrew's Cathedral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 14

The Anglican Cathedral was crowded during the midday special service appointed in commemoration of Empire Day. Appropriate prayers, litany, and music were selected for…

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Coursing in Church. Wallaby and Dog

Sydney Sportsman · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 3

A momentary sensation was created among the large congregation present at the seven o'clock Mass at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church on a recent…

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St. Mervyn's Fete. Church of England Hut Fund

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 15

With her characteristic tact. Lady Davidson said only a few words yesterday afternoon in opening the fete in aid of funds for the Church of England huts for soldiers overseas. She…

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The New Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 25 May 1918 · page 8

The opening ceremony in connection with the newly-erected Methodist Church at Eastwood was performed by Mrs. A. Whiteman, of Burwood, on Saturday in…

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