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Churches, 1919

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Our Debating Club. the Question of Church Union. to the Editor

Watchman · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 3

Sir,—I think you will agree with me that the most pressing question of the day, so far as the Protestant section of the church-going community is…

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Late Mr. Clifford Love. Sydney City Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 5

The following resolution has been passed by the council of the Sydney City Mission:— "That sympathy be expressed with the widow and family of the late Mr. Clifford Love…

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The Late Sir James Fairfax. Sydney City Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 4

At a meeting of the council of the Sydney City Mission, it was unanimously resolved:— "That this council desires to express its grateful appreciation of the good services…

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A Church Robbed

The Propeller · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 5

Between last Sunday evening and Tuesday morning thieves broke into the Penshurst Presbyterian Church and stole a…

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This Eastertide. Sydney's Quiet Days. Church Celebration Restraints

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 4

What would become of us without the ceremonies of religion How they strengthen the piety out of which they spring! How, by…

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Foreign Mission Finance

The Methodist · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 7

FROM the figures presented to the Annual Meeting we gather that the aggregate income of the Methodist Missionary Society of Australasia for 1918 amounted to £67,960—a sum considerably in excess of that received…

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Mission Study School

The Methodist · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 6

one of the many postponements brought about by the present epidemic is that of the Easter school, arranged by the Council for missionary education. As a…

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To the Methodist Ministers and People in New South Wales

The Methodist · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 6

Dear Brethren,—The recent Conference decided that our people should be requested to again suitably commemorate Anzac Day (Friday, 25th April). It is generally…

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Holiday Making. Among Our South Coast Churches. Ii

The Methodist · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 3

There are many pretty, beautifully placed South Coast Churches, but this one fills the bill that a Yorkshireman charges against the dear old word which has such deep and loving memories for him—"bonnie."…

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Church Services. Influence of Restrictions

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 9

At the majority of the churches yesterday the special Good Friday services were will attended. They were curtailed in accordance with the restrictions Imposed by the health…

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The Churches. Danger in the Communion Cup

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 7

Writing on the question of the danger of infection from the use of a common cup for all communicants, Canon S. E. Langford Smith says:—"I quite agree that there may be a…

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Church Services

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 April 1919 · page 11

The attendances at the churches yesterday were naturally much below normal, having regard to the conditions under which they were held. In all instances the Board of…

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A Long Ride 2000 Miles on Horseback Archdeacon's Mission Days

The Sun · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 4

Imagine the discomforts and hardships of a 2000-mile Journey through the western scrub 46 years ago, when railway spread its iron tentacles…

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Bishop Stretch Died Yesterday Sudden End of Popular Anglican Prelate—Bishop of Newcastle for 13 Years

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 2

The Right Reverend John Frances Stretch, D.D., Bishop of Newcastle, died at his new home, at Lindfield, yesterday morning, at the age of…

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The Churches

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 12

The influenza epidemic will greatly interfere with the joyousness of church services to-day (Easter Sunday). Still, the good old hymns will doubtless be…

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Cathedral Bells Toll Death of Bishop Stretch Distinguished Churchman

The Sun · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 2

The Bishop of Newcastle, the Right Rev. John Francis Stretch, died at Lindfield, North Shore, yesterday. He was living in retirement. His…

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Easter Day. Church Services

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 4

The services in the city churches yesterday were materially shortened in consequence of the restrictions imposed by the Government proclamation. Easter services are always…

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Death of Dr. Stretch. Bishop of Newcastle. a Distinguished Churchman

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 April 1919 · page 4

Dr. John Francis Stretch, Bishop of Newcastle, died at Lindfield, North Shore line, on Saturday. He had lived in retirement at Lindfield for a short period, having presented his…

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Roman Catholic or Socialist. Threat of Excommunication Action by Dutch Bishops

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 April 1919 · page 6

A recent issue of the "Tablet", contains a full translation of the joint "pastoral issued by the Dutch Bishops in condemnation of Socialism. After noting tho "over-increasing spread…

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Bathurst Embargo. Few Masks in Church

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 April 1919 · page 6

BATHURST, Monday,--The influenza restrictions were duly enforced in Bathurst on Saturday, and immediately petitions were signed for presentation to the Mayor to have…

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