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Churches, 1927

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Catholicity's Indebtedness to the "Reformation," The Triumph of the Church After Four Centuries of Chaos

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 37

ALBEIT at an appalling cost, Christianity has much for which to be grateful to the religious upheaval of the early sixteenth century, still…

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PREJUDICE. Wrong Views of the Church

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 3

IT will take a long time to undo the prejudice begotten by three centuries of misrepresentation, and to convince, men that the Church, like her…

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Pigs Pay Church Debts. Unique Plan Devised by Iowa Pastor

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 30

So humble a thing as a baby pig can do great work in the world. This, at least, is the opinion of the Rev. J. Fred Kriebs, pastor of St. John the Baptist…

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Appeal for New Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 13

The urgent need for a new church building, to replace the present St George's Church of England at Matraville soldier settlement is pointed out in an appeal which has been issued…

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Canberra Churches Queanbeyan

The Labor Daily · Thursday 17 February 1927 · page 7

In connection with the laying of the foundation stone of the new Methodist Church at Aluslle (Canberra), the sum of three hundred and fifty pounds has been…

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St. Mark's Parish Welcomes and Farewells

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

A social evening was held at St. Mark's Hall, Granville, last Tuesday evening, when there was a good roll up of patrons…

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CANBERRA. Presbyterian Church. REV. J. Walker Inducted. Canberra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 14

Two important ceremonies took place at the new Presbyterian Church at Ainslie to-day. The dual event was regarded as a district foreward move in the life of the new capital,…

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Concert and Pictures Presbyterian Bazaar

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 6

The members of Wentworthville Pres-byterian Ladies' Guild are working hard for their bazaar, which will be held on March 19…

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"House of Rest" Canberra Ceremony New Presbyterian Church Hall Canberra

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 1

With impressive ceremonial, and in the presence of a large number of residents and visitors from adjoining towns, the recently completed…

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Methodist Activities Sunday-school Excursion

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 11

The above popular outing was held on Wednesday, and attracted a big crowd. A large ferry steamer was packed with the picnickers, and many had difficulty in…

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Sir Ernest Harvey. Describes His Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 12

Sir Ernest Harvey, Comptroller of the Bank of England, outlined his mission to Australia to a gathering of journalists at Farmer's yesterday…

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Methodist Sunday School Picnic at "Gowan Brae"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 6

Through the courtesy of to the Rev. Dr. Ronald Mae[?]ntyre, C.M.G., the Mac-quarie-street Church Sunday School picnic will be held this year at "Gowan…

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Mission to U.S.A. Labour Council's Cable. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 17

At a meeting of the Melbourne Trades Hall Council to-night the secretary (Mr. E. J. Holloway) reported that the following cable had been sent to the president of the…

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U.S.A. MISSION Denounced by Trades Hall MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 7

The Melbourne Trades Hall Council secretary, Mr. E. J. Holloway, reported to-night that he had sent the following cable to Mr. W. Green, president…

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Hall Improvements St. Mark's Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 2

Enlargements and general alterations are to be made to the platform in the School Hall of St. Mark's Church, Granville, and the class rooms will be…

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Dr. Ingram. Memorable Address at Town Hall. Work of the Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 13

Over three and a half thousand citizens rose to their feet cheering—a demonstration that lasted for nearly five minutes—in the Town Hall last night, when the Bishop of…

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The Councils. Bill in Parliament. Adult Franchise. Rates Exemptions for Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 13

The granting of an adult franchise and the exemption from taxation of certain church properties, are two of the important provisions contained in the Local Government…

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Broadcasting Church Service

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 February 1927 · page 4

So successful has been the reception by listeners of the church services broadcast by Station 2BL that arrangements have been made to extend the…

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Methodist Men III.—The Deliverance

The Methodist · Saturday 19 February 1927 · page 16

I had recently made a confidant of my dear wife, who had encouraged me by her loving, sympathy and…

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