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Churches, 1927

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Church Destroyed Adelaide

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 9 March 1927 · page 4

St. Ninian's Church of England, Prospect, was destroyed by fire this morning. Rumors are current in the district that a boy was responsible,…

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Manly Catholic Debating Society

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 33

At the weekly meeting of the Manly Catholic Debating Society on Tuesday, 1st inst., the members were given an interesting lecture by the spiritual director, Rev. Father J. McGovern,…

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Catholic Colleges' Swimming Carnival

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 23

CHRISTIAN BROTHERS' COLLEGE, WAVERLEY. The swimming team, which succeeded in retaining the Archbishop's Cup at the Combined Catholic Colleges' Carnival. Among the prominent performances were: 50 Yards, under 16, won by R. Ranch, in 20 socs. (a record). Senior and Junior Breaststroke, and 220 Yards Championship,…

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Catholic Young Men. Cricket Championship

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 36

The premiership has now reached its most important and interesting stage. Surry Hills, who are leading by 3 points, were defeated on Saturday last by Clovelly,…

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Catholic Truth Society. Current Publications

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 41

"The Ceremonies of Holy Week Explained." By Canon Keatings. "The Stations of the Cross." By Cardinal Newman…

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Topics Catholic Education and Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 24

AT Earlwood on Sunday last the Education question was touched upon by several speakers. Following Monsignor O'Gorman's plea for justice for…

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Monica's Mission. a Story with a Moral

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 46

It was the last day of the children's mission and, after the closing address and Benediction, most of the young people had gone home, sobered, no doubt, by the wise…

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Catholic Notes. the Archbishop of Sydney's Engagements

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 26

The Archbishop of Sydney will on Saturday attend the St. Patrick's Day Celebrations at the Show Grounds. Sunday, March 13.—His Grace will…

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Gipsy Smith. Presbyterian Criticism. "Disappointing Results." Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 9

Several olergymen at the State Assembly of the Tasmanian Presbyterian Church, held at Hobart to-day, criticised the methods employed by the evaugelist, Gipsy Smith, in the…

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Irish Notes and News. Dublin Lacks Catholic Cathedral

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 45

It is a familiar and regrettable fact that the capital city of this Catholic country has not yet got a Catholic Cathedral. There are, indeed, two Cathedrals. Both of them…

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Death of Alan Chapman. a Catholic Boy Scout

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 33

On Sunday afternoon, 27th ult., Alan ("Doone") Chapman, aged 10 years, of Ryde-road, Hunter's Hill, a wolf cub of the Villa Maria Catholic Boy Scouts, in…

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No Terror in Death. to a Good Catholic

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 8

To a good Catholic there is nothing fearful in the prospect of death, for it means but a transition from one section of the Communion of Saints to another. A good…

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Politics in Queensland. News and Gossip. The Premier's Mission

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 11

The Parliamentary Labour Party tendered a dinner to the Premier (Mr. W. McCormack) prior to his leaving on a trip abroad. In reply to the toast of his health,…

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Looking Backwards. Our Catholic Life of Long Ago. Death of Rev. Father Muraire, S.M.

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 16

The death of the Very Rev. Father raire, S.M., in January, formerly of St. Patrick's, Church Hill, and…

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On the Propagation of the Faith. The Encyclical "Rerum Ecclesiae." Letter of His Holiness the Pope to the Bishops Throughout the Catholic World. (Concluded from last issue.)

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 9

Duties of Vicars and Prefects Apostolic. Now to you, Venerable Brethren, Beloved Sons, We address our words, who through your long, laborious, and…

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Campsie's New Church

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 32

His Grace the Archbishop of Sydney will bless and lay the foundation-stone of the new church at Campsie on Sunday next, 13th inst., at 3.30 p.m. The contract price is…

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St. Mel's, Campsie. New Church Under Erection

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 16

The Romanesque motif has been adhered to in the design of St. Mel's, Campsie. The basilican plan is airy and spacious, and therefore particularly well adapted to the Sydney…

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Brisbane Day by DAY Nundah's New Church

The Catholic Press · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 28

With his heart set upon the liquidation of the debt on Nuridah's beautiful church, Rev. Father Jordan, P.P., opened his presbytery for an evening, which realised the sum…

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St Mel's New Church, Campsie

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 28

St. Mel's Church, Campsie, the foundations of which will be blessed on Sunday, March 13, is a very beautiful building. The Romanesque motif has…

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Our Church Music. Great Aid to Adoration and Union With God

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 10 March 1927 · page 3

AMONG the helps to devotion there is not one that has been so fine a gift, nor one that has so contributed to raising hearts to God, as sacred music…

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