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Churches, 1923

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Is Rome the Oldest Church?

Watchman · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 2

Sir,—In "The Watchman" of December 21, under the above heading, the Church is there said to boast, and in order to prove that assertion reference is…

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The Great Cardinal Manning. Historic Church Holds Celebration. Hertford, Nov. 30

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 13

A significant celebration occurred recently at Hertford in the commemoration of the fifty—sixth anniversary of the consecration of the Church of the…

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Meaning of Word " Octave." Use of Term By Church Studied. Feature of Calendar Opens Up Interesting Field of Investigation

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 13

A wealth of interesting material forms the data which lies at the hand of the investigator who searches into the meaning and significance of the word "Octave"…

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The Church and Mixed Marriages: Our Archbishops Pastoral

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 21

The following Pastoral Letter from his Grace the Archbishop of Sydney was read in all the churches last Sunday:— To our Beloved Brethren of the Clergy…

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Movies in Church "Spiritual Demoralisation" New Moderator's Views

The Sun · Thursday 11 January 1923 · page 7

"Sometimes I think people are better than they look." This is the cheerful philosophy delivered in a Glasgow voice by the new…

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Anglican Innovation

The Sun · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 8

A statue of the Virgin Mary, the first in Australia to be placed outside an Anglican Church, has been set in a niche over the entrance to the new St. Mary's Mission, Fitzroy- street, Melbourne…

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Hurstville Mission Tent

The Propeller · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 2

Now that the Christmas and New Year festivities have come to an end, and most folk have settled down to the ordinary things of life, the…

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Catholic Young Men

Arrow · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 10

The topic of the hour is the visit of the Victorian C.Y.M. representative team. The southern party, comprising 25 in all, is to arrive on January 19…

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The Junior Cricket Breezy Comment About Recent Performances Western Suburbs Churches

Arrow · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 10

The photograph of the team which visited Queensland is reproduced in this issue. The captain, C. A. White, is the old Redfern fast bowler, who…

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Mr. Hickson's Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 6

Sir,--In an article entitled, "The Coming of Mr. Hickson," appearing in your issue of Saturday last, Rey. M. Maddern unconsciously provides food for serious…

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Methodist Garden Fate

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 7

Tho garden fete in connection with Penrith Methodist Church has become an annual affair that is part of their town life. Mothodists look for their…

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Religious Census. State Figures. Large Anglican Increase

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 13

The census returns showing the religions of the people have now been made available by the Commonwealth Statistician, and they disclose a great increase in the Church of…

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Editorial Notes a Mission of Healing

The Methodist · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 1

SUPERFLUOUS lags the veteran on the scene cannot be said with truth of our senior ministers. During the last few weeks contributions have appeared from the pens of some of our supernumeraries that have been…

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Auburn Church Comp

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 3

Lidcombe Congregational have got Brotherhood in a bad way. Congs, scored only 60, Tovey doing best with 12. Calov brothers went through unchanged, J. R…

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Baptist Church Additions

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 8

Extensive additions are to be made to Eastwood Baptist Church. It is anticipated that the cost will run to something in the vicinity of £2000. Donations,…

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Another Mew of Church Union

The Methodist · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 1

AS USUAL at this season of the year, the subject of Church Union has been discussed in the daily papers, and a variety of views have, been expressed. On the one hand, there is the big prospect of the…

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The Churches. Salvation Army's Progress

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 January 1923 · page 7

Great progress has marked the work of the Salvation Army in its eastern territory since Commissioner Whatmore took over the command just a year ago. The new Commissioner…

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Role of Real Preacher Taken by Milton Sills Applause in Church as Actor Ends Sermon

Sunday Times · Sunday 14 January 1923 · page 17

Motion-picture actor and pulpit preacher. Such a dual role was assumed recently by Milton Sills, and so successful was he that he is now being deluged with preaching offers…

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Film in Church. Screened at Dulwich Hill. Aid to Mission Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 8

An innovation in church circles was introduced at St. Aldan's Anglican-Mission Church, Dulwich Hill, last night, when in place of the customary sermon a series of lantern slides…

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Internationalism. the Churches' Part. Appeal for Disarmament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 8

At the Y.M.C.A. yesterday afternoon Rev. William C. Allen, commissioner for the Federated Council of Churches of U.S.A., delivered an address on the subject…

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