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Churches, 1927

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Sale of Work Congregational Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 5 April 1927 · page 2

A sale of work will be held at the Parramatta Congregational Church on Thursday next, being opened in the afternoon by Mrs. S. H. Bowdon. The…

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The Parish Pump

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 41

There are few towns in the State where the parish pump survives, but in the old town of Murrurundi, nestling in a verdant valley at the foot of the Liverpool Range—part of the Great…

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Cup His Mission Count Cavour Arrives Heel Still Tender

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 6

Count Cavour, a prominent Sydney Cup candidate, was brought on the steamer Marama from New Zealand yesterday by his owner, Mr. J. S…

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Sunday Bowls Despite Church Protest Balmain Decision "No Possible Harm"

Evening News · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 10

THAT people who considered Sunday sport demoralising must feel badly, think badly, or have a "kink," was the opinion…

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Churches Union Nearing the Finish

Evening News · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 3

Owing to the rain, there was no play in the fourteenth round (first day) of the Western Suburbs Churches Cricket Union on Saturday last, but the round will be…

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Tower Collapses. After Duke's Departure. Scots Church Demolition

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 17

One of the mementoes treasured by the Duke of York of his visit to Sydney, according to a message from the "Herald" representative on the Royal train, is a photograph showing…

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The Site of the Historic Scots Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 20

On Tuesday of last week the tower collapsed on to the roadway, not far from the place where the Duke of York's car had been parked ten minutes previously. St. Philip's Church is in the background. In the centre of the area, covered with debris, was found the grave and remains of the late Mr. George La ng, brother of the famous Dr. John Dunmore Lang…

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St. Mel's Church, Campsie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 11

The new Roman Catholic Church dedicated to St. Mel, which is being erected in Duke-street, Campsie, will be a beautiful building. The Romanesque motif has been…

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Matraville Church Building Fund

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 April 1927 · page 18

A meeting of the Matraville Church Building Fund committee was held yesterday at the Church House the Dean of Sydney presiding. The joint hon treasurer, Mr. G. F. Earp,…

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Catholic Parish Clubs. Their Use and Extension

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 25

With the growth of Catholicity in this State, the founding of new parishes, and the consequent erection of churches, convents and schools, arises the question of…

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North Bondi Parish. New Church-school

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 22

Owing to the inclement weather conditions of Sunday, the 3rd inst., it was found necessary to postpone laying the foundation-stone of the new church-school at Bondi…

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Catholic Scouts

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 23

Rev. Father D. Hogan, M.S.C., chaplain organiser of the Catholic Scouts, inaugurated the movement in Dulwich Hill on wednesday evening, 30th March, before…

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Catholic Truth Society. Current Publications

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 30

"Veronica's Treasure." As the dread drama of the Passion unfolds itself, the insults to the Holy Face multiply beyond number. Let us then hasten…

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Alsace-Lorraine Schools. Catholic Fears Dispelled

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 15

M. Poincare in a circular issued immediately following a trip of several days through Alsace-Lorraine, has dispelled the fears of the population of the recovered…

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Dulwich Hill. Catholic Boy Scouts Formed

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 23

At the last weekly meeting of St. Paul of the Cross Literary, social and Debating Society, a presentation of prizes won during the last half year was made. The…

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Country News. Presbyterian Ladies' College. Orange

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 10

The general assembly of the Presbyterian, Church recently approved the establishment of a ladies' college at Orange, and Mr. William Park, of Burwood, was asked by the…

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No Catholic Need Apply. Some Plain Talk

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 15

In view of some of the complaints we have heard concerning the policy of "no catholic need apply" which, it is alleged, a few Sydney firms have adopted…

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Music's Charms Soothing American Typists Industrial Mission Rochester (N.y.)

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 5

The Industrial Mission to U.S.A. to-day listened to the account of an organ, costing £20,000, installed in the offices of the…

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union. Meeting of Disputes Committee

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 31

The monthly meeting of the Debates and Disputes Committee of the N.S.W. Catholic Debatting Societies union, was held in the Catholic Women's Association…

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American Labour. the Australian Mission. Wages and Production. Rochester (N.y.), April 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 9

After two days spent inspecting industries at Buffalo, the Commonwealth Industrial Mission reached Rochester to-night. The programme apparently now satisfies the…

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