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Churches, 1920

2,378 stories in Sydney's papers · page 63 of 119

The Churches. Helping Immigrants

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 July 1920 · page 7

It was announced at a meeting of the executive of the Church of England social campaign that stops were under consideration to give assistance to the increasing flow of…

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Catholic Colleges

The Sun · Sunday 25 July 1920 · page 8

Marist Bros. (Darlinghurst) 1, beat Holy Cross (Ryde) by 6 points to 5. Marist Bros. (Darlinghurst) II. beat Holy Cross (Ryde) II. by 11 points to 6…

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The Churches Church Union for Open-air Work

Sunday Times · Sunday 25 July 1920 · page 5

Chaplain-Captain Wilson, M.L.A., recently said that minister should get rid of personal sombreness of dress and sombreness of services Big, brave, strong…

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Protestant Churches

Sunday Times · Sunday 25 July 1920 · page 7
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Latter Day Saints beat Stanmore 1-0. St. Aidan's beat All Souls' 2-0. Austin's F.C. beat Lakemba Methodist 2-0…

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Is Dancing Wicked? Funds for Churches LITHGOW

The Sun · Sunday 25 July 1920 · page 2

Dancing is evidently differently regarded by the various religious bodies. The Methodists of Norway, a little centre in the Oberon district, are in…

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Russian Trade Mission. Delegates Indignant. London, July 24

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 July 1920 · page 4

A telegram from Stockholm states that Kameneff, Krassin, and other members of the trade mission to London have abandoned the journey in a huff…

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"Pagan" Governments. Catholic Bishop's Opinions. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 9

Dr. Joseph Dwyer, Roman Catholic Bishop of Wagga, speaking at the jubilee celebrations of the local branch of the H.A.C.B. Society, said the faith that Catholics desired was such…

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Gold-mining. More Capital Needed. Proposed Mission to Britain. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 10

A scheme for the despatch to Great Britain of a mission designed to attract capital for the revival of the gold-mining industry of Australia was propounded by the Prime…

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Murder in Church. Disruption in Ireland. Fighting and Outrages, London, July 25

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 July 1920 · page 5

Sergeant Mulhern was shot dead upon entering Bandon Church on Sunday to attend Mass. Four revolver bullets were fired into his head…

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Disloyal Utterances. Meeting of Anglican Clergy. Need for Energetic Steps

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 July 1920 · page 7

A meeting of the clergy of the Church of England of the Diocese of Sydney, convened by the Vicar-General, was held of the Chapter House, St. Andrew's Cathedral, yesterday…

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Church Union. Ballot to Be Taken. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 July 1920 · page 10

Representatives of the Presbyterian, Methodist, and Congregational Churches have arrived at an important decision in regard to the proposal for union between these bodies…

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Wedding Stopped Scene in a Church Slander Case Follows "Thought I Was Younger" MELBOURNE

The Sun · Wednesday 28 July 1920 · page 3

A slander suit arising out of a scene at a church, where, after a marriage ceremony had commenced, the bride was so strongly denounced by her…

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Marriage Stopped. Alleged Slander in Church Accusation Against Bride

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 July 1920 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--The County Court was crowded to-day with persons interested in a slander action in which Stella Rose Stanley, of Eisternwick, is suing Matilda Corkhill, of…

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The Catholic Federation Catholic Speakers' Platform

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 14

On Sunday, July 18th, the Rev. Father H. Conaghan lectured in the Domain, with Mr. E. Weber as the lay speaker. Mr. Weber dealt with…

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Catholic Women's Association

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 19

The president (Mrs. John, Barlow) and committee of the C.W.A. have called an important general meeting for Monday, August 2, at the…

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The Catholic Women's Association. an Important Meeting

The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 31

The president, Mrs. John Barlow, and committee, of the Catholic Women's Association have called an import ant general meeting for Monday, August 2, at the…

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Catholic Federation. Daily Press Propaganda. Is It Ignorance or Malice?

The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 11

There is no doubt that much of the anti-Catholic spirit winch prevails in a section of the people at the present time is caused by ignorance. But the instigators of this…

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Charity Sermon at St. Joseph's Church, Newtown

The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 34

A charity sermon will be preached at St. Joseph's Church, Newtown, on Sunday, August 1, at the 11 o'clock Mass, in aid of the funds of the local conference of the…

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Jerger's First Accusers. a Brother Priest and a Church Member. Interview with Alderman Ness

Watchman · Thursday 29 July 1920 · page 5

In the course of an interview with a "Sun" reporter last week, Alderman Ness, of Marrickville, related the circumstances in which the letter from…

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