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Churches, 1926

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Bridal Churches

Evening News · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 10

From Lionel Lindsay's beautiful series of drawings of Sydney's churches, the "Evening News" has prepared a…

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Church of England Homes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 5

A tablet in memory of the late Mrs. E. W. Molesworth, who had been a devoted member of the committee for 30 years, was unveiled yesterday at the Church of England…

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General Cables Church Migrants. London, February 9

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 February 1926 · page 5

Thirty-five families are to leave for Australia, under the auspices of the Methodist Brotherhood and the migration department of the Presbyterian…

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Cables in Brief Anglican Clergy's Stipends

The Sun · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 5

The Church, Assembly has appointed a committee to inquire as to the capital necessary to pay the English parochial clergy a minimum stipend…

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New Parish Hall Opened at Old Guildford

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 13

In conjunction with the Harvest Festival service at Christ Church, Old Guildford, on Sunday afternoon, the official opening of the new parish hall was…

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Why Rates Were Levied on Church Rockdale Explains a Harvest Festival

Evening News · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 7

WHEN the trusters of West Botany-street Methodist Church requested Rockdale Council by letter last night to declare…

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Church and Democracy The Parasite Philosophy of Parson Ruth

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 2

"The Christian Church was founded by a carpenter. Its first apostles and preachers were fishermen and artisans. Christianity in its origin was essentially democratic. It was…

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Church Worker But a Crafty Criminal

The Sun · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 3

The appeal of Louis Charles Davis, aged 35, laborer, for mercy, on the ground that he was a hard worker for his church, failed to move Judge…

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Auction in Church So It Must Pay Rates

The Sun · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 9

Because, after a harvest estival goods displayed were sold by auction in the Methodist Church in West Botany-street, the church has to pay…

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Growth of Methodism in Bexley. Handsome New Church to Be Opened To-morrow

The St George Call · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 2

To-morrow (Saturday), will witness the solemn dedication of the sew Methodist Church, Gladstone Street, Bexley, p.m. This event marks an epoch…

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My Daily Message The Friendliest Church in Town

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 12 February 1926 · page 2

A church should be a sanctuary for the friendless, the fallen, and the hungry. I know a church which comes very near…

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Presbyterian Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 4

Special services in acknowledgment of the goodness of the Great Creator in nature and providence will be held in the Penrith Presbyterian Church this…

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Methodist Men. Work Ahead!

The Methodist · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 14

Week-end Missions arc being pre pared for:—Balmain, February 10; Annanda1e, March 6; Gran-…

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Canon Hirst Dead 50 Years in Church

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 6

THE DEATH occurred yesterday of the Rev. Canon Alfred Hirst, at his residence, Toronto Newcastle, at the age of 75 years…

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Bride Arrives at the Church

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 1

Miss Tottle Dennis, Mr. A. [?] bride, arrives [?] church [?] her step-father, Mr. G. H. Webb…

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The Churches

Evening News · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 3

The Anglican Church in Australia will hold a general conference in Sydney during the second week of October, followed by a meeting of the General Synod of…

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Wolves Attack a Church

The World's News · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 8

Whist a religious service was going forward in the Cathedral at Zuna (Sicily), a pack of hungry wolves rushed into the building and attacked the people. There was only one rifle available, but that helped to save the situation, it being some time before the wolves were driven off. The severity of the winter and lack of food in the hills,…

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Letters of John Wesley to the Church of God Which Is in Hernhuth, John Wesley, an unworthy Presbyter of the Church of God in England, wisheth all grace and peace in our Lord Jesus Christ. October 14, 1738

The Methodist · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 4

Glory be to God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, for his unspeakable gift! for giving me to be an eye-witness of your faith, and love, and holy conversation in Christ Jesus! I have…

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The Churches. St. Thomas', North Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 9

The largest of the Anglican churches outside of the city itself is St. Thomas', North Sydney, whose rector for the past six years has been the Rev. H. N. Baker, one of the…

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Wedded! Mr. Arnold Resch 21-Year-old Bride Church Door Locked

The Sun · Saturday 13 February 1926 · page 5

A car containing two men in wedding garments paused at St. Mark's Church, Darling Point, about 9.46 a.m. to-day. One of…

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