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Churches, 1921

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Empire Loyalty. Service in the Domain. All Churches Participate

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 May 1921 · page 6

Empire Day was celebrated with a religious service in the Sydney Domain yesterday afternoon. It was a meeting of all denominations of the Christian faith, freed from the oratory…

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Union of Churches. Anglican Lambeth Appeal

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 15

MELBOURNE, Monday.--Speaking at the opening of the Presbyterian Assembly to-night Rev. D. A. Cameron (Moderator) said the Anglican Lambeth appeal for unity should be headed;…

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Sudan Interior Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 15

Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Hummel are continuing their deputation work in Victoria, and have been received in various churches and other centres. Mr. Hummel had an opportunity of…

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Gift Mission Hall

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 8

On Saturday afternoon a mission hall at Ben Buckler, in the parish of Bondl, was opened by Archdeacon D'Arcy Irvine, assisted by the Revs. C. C. Dunstan and F. H. Hordern:…

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Roman Catholic Memorial Hospital

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 15

BATHURST, Monday.--Dr. O'Farrell, Roman Catholic Bishop of Bathurst, on Sunday concluded his tour of the Carcoar parish for funds in aid of the Roman Catholic Memorial…

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Thieves in Church

Evening News · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 4

Thieves entered the porch of St.Mark's Church. Darling Point, last night, and broke open the poor box. It was empty, so they turned their attention to a…

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The Late Col. Watt. Tributes in Church and Cemetery

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 8

One of the largest and most representative funerals in the history of Randwick took place yesterday afternoon, when the remains of the late Colonel Walter Oswald Watt were…

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Cracksmen at Church Attempt at Darling Point

The Sun · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 9

An attempt was made early yesterday morning to break open the safe in the vestry at St. Mark's Church. In Darling Point-road. Darling Point, but…

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Mr. Dooley at Church

The Sun · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 7

"United in loyalty" was the keynole of a service held at the Pitt-street Congregational Church between 1 and 2 o'clock to-day, when Archdeacon…

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Late Mr. Villers Arnold. Church and Stage

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 3

The funeral obsequies of the late Mr. George Villiers Arnold, a popular actor; were attended by a large number of people who assembled at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday morning. The…

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Parish Priest. Struck Dead by Lightning. Beaudesert (Q.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 11

During a severe thunderstorm Father James Enright parish priest, was struck dead by lightning. At the time he was driving some cattle along a lane near the Logan River…

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The Churches. St. Andrew's Cathedral

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 12

A service was held during the lunch hour at St. Andrew's Cathedral yesterday. The hymns were appropriate to Empire Day, and special prayers were read. The lesson was…

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Converts. Many From Single Anglican Church Confirmed

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 8

At St. George's, Taunton, recently, the Bishop of Clifton administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 36 candidates, most of whom had been members of St. John…

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Catholic Women's Association

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 23

The dancing class was held last Friday evening in the Club Hall, adjoining the C.W.A. Buildings, and was very well attended. A first-class…

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The Catholic Federation New South Wales. Notes. Catholic Speakers' Platform

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 13

The Reverend Father D. Hogan, M.S.H., lectured last Sunday at the Catholic Speakers' Platform. On Sunday next there will be no speakers…

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Catholic Federation. Catholic Emigration Society First Annual Meeting in England

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 22

We learn that this society held its first annual meeting a short time ago in the offices of the Westminster Catholic Federation. It is in touch with the leading…

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Mission in St. Augustine's, Balmain

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 26

A fortnight's mission will be given an St. Augustine's by the Sacred Heart Leathers, commencing on Sunday, May 89, and concluding on Sunday, June 12…

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Debating Societies. Dulwich Hill Catholic Club

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 28

A very enjoyable evening was spent at Burwood Heights on last Thursday evening, the 19th instant, when the local club entertained the members…

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Catholic News From Central Mongolia. Father Clippele's Interesting Letter

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 6

Rev. Father Clippele recently received a number of families into his catechumenate. The results of his labors have been so far satisfactory, but…

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union. Monthly Council Meeting

The Catholic Press · Thursday 26 May 1921 · page 39

Mr. T. Egan (president) was greatly pleased on Friday evening, 13th inst., at the splendid attendance of delegates at the usual monthly meeting," held in the K.S.C…

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