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Churches, 1920

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Methodist General Conference. Church and Education. Christianising Social Relations

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 6

The Methodist General Conference yesterday was largely concerned with tho discussion of matters relating to education. The report of the education committee…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Peace Thanksgiving Memorial

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 5

The thanksgiving committee appointed by the last assembly to report upon a proposal to erect a large assembly hall and church offices submitted its recommendations…

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Presbyterian Assembly Peace Memorial Hall. Proposals Postponed

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 6

The most important item of business at yesterday's sessions of the Presbyterian Assembly was the proposal to erect a peace thanksgiving memorial. The committee to whom the matter…

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Church Union Breese Among Presbyterians

Evening News · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 5

The question of union between the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregation Churches came before the Presbyterian Assembly this afternoon…

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Prayers for Rain. Appeal to Churches. Premier's Circular

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 4

The following is a copy of a circular addressed by the Premier to the heads of Churches:-- I have been considering the question of…

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Presbyterian Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 12

At the Presbyterian Assembly last night the report of the committee on social matters was delivered, and on the motion of the Rev. W. J. Gray it was resolved,—"That this Assembly…

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Rose Bay Parish Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 13

A concert arranged by Rev. R. J. O'Regan took place at the Town Hall on Monday night. It was the sequel to a bazaar held by the Rose Bay parishioners, when a queen was elected. She was Miss Peggy Chamberlain…

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A Presbyterian Cathedral

The Sun · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 3

"John Knox" is indignant:-- The Presbyterians of this city talk about union with the great sister churches, but at the same time show…

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Church Union. Vote in September. Presbyterian Congregations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 11

At yesterday's session the Presbyterian Assembly discussed church union, on which a vote of the congregations is to be taken next September…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Church Union Question. Social and Industrial Ills

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 7

At the Presbyterian Assembly yesterday Dr. Andrew Harper presented the report of the New South Wales committee on union of the Churches. Tho general committee had decided…

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Presbyterian College Goulburn Scheme Approved

Evening News · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 5

At this afternoon's session of the presbyterian Assembly, it was agreed to proceed with a scheme to provide a Presbyterian Girls' College at Goulburn…

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Miseries of Mankind Buddha's Fine Way Church and Social Service

The Sun · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 5

I was told the other day that Buddhist priests have to spend portion of the day in the contemplation of the misery of mankind, and I think it would do…

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Presbyterian Schools To Combat Catholic Influence Large Trust Proposed

The Sun · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 5

The necessity for pushing Presbyterian primary and secondary school education forward in this State was emphasised at the Presbyterian General…

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Catholic Women's Association

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 28

There will be a special evening at the rooms on Monday, 124th inst., when Alisa Mealia, secretary of the charity branch will be the hostess. Members and friends…

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A Sycophahthic Methodist

Watchman · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 8

To the Editor of "The Watchman": Sir,—I herewith enclose the report of the reception of the Apostolic Delegate. Yeu will see how a Methodist…

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Mission at Surry Hills

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 34

The mission that is being conducted by the Redemptorist Fathers at St. Peter's Church, Surry Hills, will be brought to a close next Sunday…

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Catholic Notes. Calendar May

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 23

Feb 21.— Of the Feria. Sat 22.— Vigil of Pentecost. Sun 23.— Pentecost, Sunday. Mon 24.— Pentecost Monday…

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The Catholic Federation. Meetings Required

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 40

Will city and suburban secretaries send particulars of meetings arranged, as we intend to $end speakers to all such gatherings. There are many…

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"The Church in 1841," Duncan's Catholic Diregtory. a Correction. (To the Editor.)

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 22

Sir;— In your last issue you publish, under the heading "The Church in 1841," a list of churches' and schools supplied by Mr. W. Freame., of…

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The Great Treasure in the Catholic Church. the Pearl of Great Price

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 8

It is related that a man once died in poverty and starvation, and that there was found in his possession at death a very valuable pearl, which, if sold, would have…

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