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Churches, 1926

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Internal Dissensions. the Church's Opportunity

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 May 1926 · page 11

Empire services were held at Chalmers Presbyterian Church yesterday-morning and evening. At the morning service the Rev. D. F…

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Empire Day. Special Services in the Churches. Prime Minister's Message. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 May 1926 · page 11

The following Empire Day message was issued by the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce):— "On Empire Day Australia celebrates its allegiance to the Throne, which is the focussing point of the loyalty of citizens in…

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Canberra—a Challenge to the Churches. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 24 May 1926 · page 12

Sir,—In connection with the establishment of the Federal Capital, opportunity is being given to the various religious denominations to make provision for their representation…

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Church Services

The Sun · Monday 24 May 1926 · page 9

Probably owing to the Queen's square gathering there was not a large attendance at the Pitt-street Congregational Church for the service…

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Mr. Cann's Mission. Inspection of Hospitals

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 11

The Minister for Health (Mr. Cann) is engaged on an inspection of hospitals in the north, including institutions at Glen innes, Tingha, and Vegetable Creek. He will…

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Methodist Affairs General Conference BRISBANE

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 5

To-day marked the 188th anniversary of the conversion of John Wesley, and a special address in commemoration was given by Rev. R. Ditterich…

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John Wesley. Tribute at Methodist Conference. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 11

The 188th anniversary of John Wesley's conversion was fittingly celebrated at this afternoon's session of the general conference of the Methodist Church of Australia…

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United Service. in Pitt-street Church Rev. Dr. Scott-west's Address

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 12

The united Empire Day service arranged by the New South Wales Council of Churches for the public of Sydney took place in the Pitt-street Congregational Church at midday…

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In the Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 25 May 1926 · page 7

The Empire Day services in the city were not largely attended, probably due to the fact that pulpit references to the day had been made in most of…

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Methodist Church. Industrial Evangelisation. Brisbane Conference. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 12

Yesterday being the 188th anniversary of the Conversion of John Wesley, it war. fitting that the Methodist Conference should submit for the consideration of its members…

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Catholic Delegates Leave by Sonoma Chicago Conference

The Sun · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 15

A large crowd bade farewell to the delegation representing, the Australian heirarchy which sailed by the Sonoma to-day on its way to the Eucharistic…

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Payment of a Bequest. Roman Catholic Orphanages. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 16

By means of an originating summons Mr. Justice Macfarian, in the Practice Court to-day was asked to say whether a bequest of £1000 to "the directors or other governing…

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Annuities. Payments to Ministers. Methodist Conference Discussion. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 16

The question of allowances to annuitants on the supernumerary ministers and ministers' widows fund was debated by the general conference of the Methodist Church of…

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Two Rc. Church Dignitaries

Evening News · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 1

Archbishop Kelly went down to the where to [?] an re[?] to Archbishop Mannix, who left to-day by the Son[?] to attend the Eucharistic Congress in Chicago. Archbishop Mannix is leader…

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Canberra—a Challenge to the Churches. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 12

Sir,—Re Mr. Campbell's letter on above, it should be known that the church sites, as selected. are not to close proximity. Though they are prominent and suitable sites, they…

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Church's Task Diocesan Festival "Playing With Religion"

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 May 1926 · page 9

"When we speak of a White Australia we mean a Christian Australia. A White Australia that was not Christian would be something terrible…

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Catholic Boy Scouts. Church Parade

The Catholic Press · Thursday 27 May 1926 · page 21

The Rev. Father D. Hogan, M.S.C., Chaplain-Promoter of the Catholic Boy Scouts, writes: "On Sunday last, the 23rd inst., there was held at the Sydney Town Hall a…

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Newcastle. Grand Catholic Ball

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 27 May 1926 · page 29

Elaborate preparations are being made to ensure the success of the second annual grand Catholic Ball, which is being organised to take place in the Tyrrell…

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Around the Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 27 May 1926 · page 36

THERE are 73 churches in Great Britain dedicated solely or conjointly to St. Patrick. Eight Anglican churches are dedicated to the same…

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Catholic Truth Society. Current Publications

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 27 May 1926 · page 23

Music in the church is of great assistance to devotion. It has often been a help in, if not the actual means of, the conversion of many…

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