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Churches, 1928

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Cronulla Congregational Church

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 3

After Sunday next, the pastor of the above Church (Rev. W. G. Sands) will be on holiday for the remainder of February. During his absence,…

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Methodist Men

The Methodist · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 7

One Sunday night a local preacher of our fellowship was conducting the service at a suburban church. Just…

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North-West Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 19

The Quarterly Meeting was held at Moree. Eighteen members were present, the extreme distance travelled being 130 miles. Owing to holidays,…

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December Quarterly Meetings Central Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 19

Number of members reported, 425; C.E. Society, active members,. 72; S.S. scholars, 121; teachers, 11. The balance sheet for twelve months shewed…

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The Tongan Methodist College Choir

The Methodist · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 5

The Choir consists of the upper classes of the College (with the exception of three members, who are ex-students). It is not a specially selected choir, but a party of students, who have prepared…

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Graveyard Jobs Dole and Parish Relief (To the Editor.)

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 6

Sir,--I have rend Mr. McCue's letters on dockets, parish relief. etc. The first-mentioned is of Interest to all. Especially to those who were…

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Why Grayndler Slangs the Unions' Council Scab U.s.a. Mission

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 5

Mr. W. J. Daggan, president of Hie Attn, tralasian Council of Trades Unions. makes a spirited and effective reply to the attack on the council by Mr. E. Grayndler,…

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The Prayer Book. Anglo-Catholic Faith. Statement of Belief. London, Feb. 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 17

"The real Prayer Book issue is whether the Evangelicals wish to drive Anglo-Catholics from the Church of England," said Sir Henry [?]esser, K.C., in addressing the Catholic…

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No Reduction British Income Tax Churchill's Bomb London

Evening News · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 6

IN a speech at birmingham to-day, Mr. winston churchill made it clear that there would be no reduction of income tax in his next…

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Dr. Carruthers a Tribute from the Mosman Church

The Methodist · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 3

Upon his retirement from the active ministry, Dr. Carruthers settled at Cremorne, and identified himself with the Mosman Church. He has regularly occupied the pulpit, and his messages and his pastoral…

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Killara Church Anniversary

The Methodist · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 3

On Sunday, February 19, the church anniversary services are to be held. The President-General, the Rev. John G. Wheen will be the special preacher in the morning. A choral service will be held at…

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Orange Church Spire

The Methodist · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 2

Erected in 1876, the spire of the Orange Methodist Church had nothing done to it since, but of recent times it was showing signs of decay. The architects were called in, and after inspection,…

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Our Letter Box Music in Church Services. (To the Editor.)

The Methodist · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 16

Sir,—As one whose profession is that of teaching music to those who take up the subject primarily for pastime and for social reasons, I beg…

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Teaching Religion. In Church, Home, and School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 11

Some time ago I vas permitted by the editor of this journal to net forth "The Religion of a Layman." Letters received from various readers of the article seemed to indicate that…

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The Churches. Rev. E. C. Robison. Rural Dean of Liverpool and Camden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 11

The Rev. Edric Cowper Robison, who has just been appointed by the Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Wright) as Rural Dean of Liverpool nnd Camden, has been rector of St…

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Church of England Homes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 12

As a result of an appeal recently made by the Rev. R. B. S. Hammond, the committee of the Church of England Homes at Glebe Point and Carlingford have received a sum…

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Temporary Church on Historic Site

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 18

Since the demolition of the old Scots Church, which stood in Jamieson-street for more than 100 years, the congregation has worshipped in the Presbyterian Church offices in York-street, which are now about to be demolished for the City Railway. A new church and offices for the Presbyterian General Assembly will be erected on the site of the old church and around the temporary structure…

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Junee Church Property. Junee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 18

The Church of England Property Trust [?] decided to sell by auction all the church lands in Junee, which include a bank, theatre, and several business establishments…

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"I Am a Socialist Because -- " Britain's Labor Leader Tells Why Refreshing Thrusts in Debate with Churchill

The Labor Daily · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 11

TWO of the best debaters in Britain discussed Socialism before the members of the Hardwicke Society, in…

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Tonga's Crown Prince Here with Methodist Choir

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 February 1928 · page 14

His Royal Highness, George Taufaahau, nine years old, Crown Prince of Tonga arrived at Sydney yesterday with the Tongan Choir from the…

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