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Churches, 1928

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Cronulla Methodist Church

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 3

At the Cronulla Methodist Church C[?] he 3rd inst. there assembled a large body of friends lo bid farewell to Rev. J. C. Hill and family…

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Presbyterian Missions

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 3

In order to stimulate the interest of the young people in missionary work an entertainment was organised by the Parents Association in connection with…

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Lidcombe-auburn News Auburn Baptist Church Laying Foundation Stone Will Seat 400

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 3

The Auburn Baptist Church, Harrow-road, the foundation-stone of which will be placed in position officially to-morrow, will be one of the largest church…

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"Wide Enough" Aldermen on Church-Street Board's Proposal Criticised

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 14

The proposal of the Main Roads Board to widen portion of Church-street is viewed with disfavor by some of Parramatta's aldermen…

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Foundation-stone Laying Church of Christ at Epping "Cathedral of the Denomination"

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 6

On Saturday afternoon, 7th Inst., notwithstanding the unfavourable weather that had prevailed in the earlier part of the day, there was a good gathering at…

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Clovelly Cabaret for Church Fund

Evening News · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 14

EASTER daisies and crimson dahlias formed a pleasing combination for the table decorations at the Cabaret held at the Ambassadors yesterday for the…

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Church and State. Turkish Assembly's Decision

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 4

The Turkish National Assembly has unanimously passed a bill separating the Church and State, and providing, first, that Islam shall no longer be…

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“A[?] Old Warrior of the Church.” Revised Prayer Book

The St George Call · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 2

The Rev. H. R. A. Wilson, formerly rector of St. Paul's Church, Kogarah for a long period, has been visiting this parish during his stay in N.S.W…

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Presbyterian Mission Yacht for the Islands

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 20

The new boat will replace the Robert Land, which was lost in the New Hebrides last year…

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A Week's Mission Cremorne Junction Church

The Methodist · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 12

A very successful week's mission has been just concluded at the Cremorne. Junction (Paling St.) Church. Mr. H. Alex. Brown, of the Scripture Union, conducted the services, which, in the…

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Ten Days' Mission the Newtown Church, April 15-24

The Methodist · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 12

To-morrow (Sunday) a special evangelistic mission begins in the Methodist Church, Newtown, to be conducted by the superintendent (Rev. A. E. Walker), assisted by Rev. W. H. Willey, of Berry…

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The Churches. Rev. Hugh Paton. St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 11

The Rev. Hugh Paton, who has been the minister of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Phillip-street, since September, 1925. has experienced a highly successful ministry…

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Methodist Men Good

The Methodist · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 17

As the day broke, there were many members of the Federation who, in the quiet hour, re-read the poignant story of the Saviour's suffering, and in…

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Mid-west Australian Inland Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 2

A word or two concerning the work over here in connection with our. Inland Mission will no doubt be of interest to your readers and members of our Church in New South Wales…

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Sydney City Mission Welcome to New General Secretary

The Methodist · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 20

By the generous thoughtfulness of Sir Alfred Meeks, K.B.E., M.L.C., the City Mission Council and the members of the staff were invited to a…

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Eastertide Church of England

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 5

Owing to wet weather the services throughout Good Friday were attended by a smaller number than usual. At 7.30 a.m. the Rev. A. S. Rowe…

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Church of England

Nepean Times · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 5

The Rev. C. R. King writes:—Our church committee has agreed to introduce the weekly freewill envelope system in the Parish of St. Marys,…

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Dodging Ban Churchill to Pen Magazine Articles London

Evening News · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 1

THE editor of "Nash's Magazine" confirms the report that Mr. Winston Churchill has contracted to write twelve articles…

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The Churches and the Communion

The Methodist · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 1

Through many years a United Communion Service has been held on Good Friday at the Pitt Street Congregational Churchy under the arrangement of the Heads of the Presbyterian, Methodist, Congregational and Baptist Churches of New South Wales. This year again a large congregation assembled, nd the service was evidence of the Real Presence in the Communion. The address was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Scott-West, Moderator-General of the Presbyterian Church…

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Grenfell New Church Opening Services

The Methodist · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 14

The opening functions of the handsome new church at Grenfell take place to-day and to-morrow, April 14th and 15th. The President of the Conference (Rev. H. E. Andrews) will dedicate the church at…

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