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Churches, 1920

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Catholic Chaplains. Another Fine Tribute

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 17

Sir Philip Gibbs, in his recent book, "Now it Can be Told," writes as follows of the impression he received from the Catholic chaplain's work at…

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Catholic Federation. Organising Notes. Meetings Arranged

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 11

At the Executive meeting held on Wednesday, 18th inst., consideration was given to matters affecting the education question, the annual conference, protest meetings, and…

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Wagga: Catholic Dance and Euchre Tournament

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 29

A successful dance and euchre party was held in the Masonic Hall, Wagga, last Wednesday evening, in aid of the Catholic church. About 100 couples…

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Our Debating Club. Roman Catholic Parliamentarians

Watchman · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 3

Sir,—Some 40 years ago, Sir Henry Parkes, speaking of the Roman Catholic Church, vide "S.M. Herald," 21/6/'20, said:—"I say it is time fof us to…

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Gerringong Catholic Picnic Fifty-sixth Anniversary

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 9

The picnic, held for over half a century each year in Gerringong, on the anniversary of the opening of their church— St. Mary's by the Sea— was…

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Y.W.C.A. and Catholic Girls a Query for the Commonwealth Bank

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 34

Sir,—The following paragraph appeared in the Sydney "Sun" of Friday, 20th inst.: "The girl bank employees of Sydney were complimented by Sir Denison Miller…

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St. Joseph's Church, Camperdown. Forty Hours' Devotions

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 15

The Feast of the Assumption was celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, Camperdown, by the devotion of the Forty Hours On Friday morning the devotions opened…

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St. Patrick's, Church Hill Solemn Ceremonies Next

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 25

The stained-glass window, newly erected in the gallery of St. Patrick's Church, Church Hill, will be solemnly blessed on next Sunday at 10.50 a.m., or immediately…

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Blue Mountain Churches

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 30

Fixed Order Changes.— Next Sunday (August 29): Wentworth Falls, Mass at 10; Leura, Mass 8.30; Lawson, Mass 8. At Wentworth Falls, devotions,…

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MR. J. MEAGHER, M.L.C. Pioneer's Death To-day Politician and Churchman

Evening News · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 6

Mr. John Member. M.L.C. a very old resident of Bathurst, died at st. Vincent's Private Hospital, darlinghurst, at a [?] to six this morning, after…

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British Labor's Report on Soviet Russia. Below is the interim report of the British Labor Mission to Russia. It was issued on June 12 last, and was signed by all the delegates who visited Russia

The Australian Worker · Thursday 26 August 1920 · page 17

The Interim report of the British Labor Mission to Russia demands the immediate recognition of the Soviet Government and the conclusion of a real peace…

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The Church and the Schools. Anglican Rally. a Forward Move

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 9

"Our business to-day is no longer to build great temples—things of beauty—but to fill them; and more than that, to imbue the people with a strong sense of their duties."…

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Women & Morals the Unmarried Mother the Church's Views

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 12

"War having [?]in so many men, there are numbers of women who must look forward to unmarriageable liver," said the Anglican Archbishop…

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Church Forces. Activity in Religious Education. Plea for Mobilisation

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 6

The Board of Education for the Diocese of Sydney trade its appeal in respect to the education movement to a crowded meeting in the Chapter House last night. The…

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The Church's Support. Yesterday's Loan Appeals

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 6

Three of the speakers in Moore Street during the luncheon hour yesterday were the cloth. Dean Talbot made an impassioned appeal. "The Diggers bought Peace Loan bonds for you, and…

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Church Union. Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 7

More than a year ago the joint committee of the three Churches now negotiating for union issued a call for a solemn, prayerful, unbiassed consideration of the basis…

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Presbyterian Manifesto

The Methodist · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 6

The following leaflet has been issued by the Presbyterian Association of New South Wales, and, mutatis mutandis, is adopted by the Methodist Defence Committee:…

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Mission at Helensburgh

The Methodist · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 10

The Rev. Raymond Preston, Conference Evangelist, finished a month's mission at Helensburgh on Sunday) August 15th. Mr. W. Arnold (President's supply), of the Helensburgh Circuit, writes as follows in…

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The Presbyterian Attitude

The Methodist · Saturday 28 August 1920 · page 6

Several pamphlets and leaflets in opposition to the Basis of Union proposals have been published, and are now in actives circulation. Among others are the following:…

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