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Churches, 1923

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Foreign Mission Interest in Narrabri Circuit. Making a New Record

The Methodist · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 2

The visit of the Rev. Wesley Stocks has stirred the Narrabri Circuit to its greatest effort for Foreign Missions. The fact that the deputation was able to spend three days, in addition to the Sunday, has had a great…

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Empire Problems. Duke of Devonshire's Speech. Britain Will Win Through. Mr. Lawson's Mission. London, Feb. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 15

Mr. Mcwhae (Agent-General for Victoria) gave a luncheon in honour of Mr. Lawson (Premior of Victoria) in the picturesque Drapers' Hall. The company included Sir…

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Church Soccer

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 2

A movement started in Granville a few weeks ago is expected to be realised. So far, the following churches have signified their wish to enter: Granville…

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The Churches. the Trend Towards Unity

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 9

Information received from the headquarters of the World Conference on Faith and Order shows that local efforts for partial reunion are being made all over the world, says the…

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The Problem of the Church. Iii

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 February 1923 · page 9

The heart of the problem is now to be approached. That means the really difficult part of it: for it is always harder to go to the heart of a position than merely to touch its more…

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For Seven Years Mission Work in China Australian Girls Leave

The Sun · Sunday 18 February 1923 · page 4

Three Australian girls, Captains" Maud Carmichael, Myrtle Ballenger and Gladys Emerton, sailed by the steamer. Changsha yesterday to spend…

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Duel in a Church Youthful Robbers Steal and Fight Excitement at Broken Hill

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 February 1923 · page 2

BROKEN HILL, Saturday.—Megaw and Hoggs' auction mart, at the corner of Chloride and Blende streets, was the centre of excitement last night. A man…

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The Anglican Church

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 4

Sir,--If the Privy Council's decision in the Folkestone ritual case is still the law, and observed as such, why is it that the "Mass vestments' are in…

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Modernism "A Great Curse" Protestantism's Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 5

"It has been said that the great curse of the Protestant Church is its negative character. If it is only negative it is not going to do much good," said…

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Farming Methods. American Visitor's Mission. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 8

Mr. P. P. Christenson, leader of the Farmers' Labour party of the United States, formed by a group of Liberal leaders, who were dissatisfied with the aims and accomplishments…

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MR. J. M. Hickson's Mission Tasmanian Experience Wonderful Cures Alleged. Launceston

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 5

The following official report has been issued by the secretary to Mr. J. M. Hickson, who conducted a healing mission at St. John's Church,…

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Church Life Scottish and English Dr. Macintyre's Impressions

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 6

Professor Ronald Macintyre, who is returning to Sydney to-day by the Ormonde after a 12 months' holiday in England and Scotland, gave an…

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Church and Census

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 4

Sir,--The vain- glorious boast of Archdeacon Boyce has produce, unfortunate results. It has made people think. If the population of the…

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Pictures in Church "Frivolous Objections"

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 4

A moving picture service was held in St. Matthias' Church, Paddington, last night, the subject being, "The Heart of New Guinea." Rev. S. G…

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Ladies' Swimming Championship. Historic Dial. Pictures in Church

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 10

A ragged start for the 100 Yards Championship at the Domain baths on Saturday. (Inset Miss Walrond, N.Z.) STARTERS IN 100 YARDS SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIP.--Left to right: M. Allen (Vic.), L. Robinson (N.S.W.), E. Charlton (N.S.W.), M. Wylie (N.S.W.), G. Shand (N.Z.), V. Walrond (N.Z.)., and E. Venning (Q.). FINE SPECIMEN OF GANET, from photo, taken by G. R…

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The Healing Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 4

Sir,--There are three points of a practical nature connected with the above on which it is important that the public mind should be assured. A…

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Mission Steamer John Williams

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 5

The London Missionary Society's steamer John Williams starts on another island cruise this afternoon. On this occasion she proceeds [?]…

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English-speaking Union Cairo Worker's Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 7

Mrs. Arthur de Castro, who, as a war worker in Cairo and elsewhere, became known to many Australian and New Zealand soldiers, arrived in…

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Mr. Hickson's Mission Victorian Preparations Archbishop Cites Healings Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 4

Notwithstanding the doubts expressed by some laymen concerning the wisdom of the gathering of thousands of sick and afflicted for…

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Church Union. Position in England. Prof. Macintyre's Views

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 February 1923 · page 9

Professor Ronald G. Macintyre. D.D., accompanied by Mrs. Macintyre, returned to Sydney by the R.M.S. Ormonde yesterday after 16 months' absence abroad. The trip…

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