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Churches, 1928

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Articles by Ministers. Mr. Churchill Makes a Contract. London, April 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 17

Following the controversy, provoked by the appearance of an article by Lord Birkenhead on women's suffrage, it is announced that Mr. Churchill has contracted to write twelve…

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Churchmen As Leaders Strong Men Needed Bishop Long's Counsel Bathurst

The Labor Daily · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 4

Speaking in All Saint Church at [?] of Dr. Crotty, as Bishop of Bathurst the retiring Bishop (Dr. Long) touched on the…

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Hunting Treasure Novel Way of Raising Church Funds

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 9

THE mention of a treasure hunt, even in these unromantic days, calls to mind stories of the Spanish Main, of sunken ships laden with wealth, and…

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Religious Notes What's Wrong with Some Churches?

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 14 April 1928 · page 11

There once was a knight Just chock full of fight. His heart was all right, And so was his sight…

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A Versatile "Crook" Taught in Mission by a "Fagin" Tutor Forty Years in Gaol

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1928 · page 22

An amazing story of true life, reminiscent of "Oliver Twist" and its school for pickpockets, was unfolded in a London Court, when it was revealed that at a mission, which had for its object the reformation of criminals, the…

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To Sing Mass Grand Opera Co. at Sacred Heart Church

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1928 · page 35

Members of the Gonsatez Grand Opera Company, at present having a remarkably successful season at the St. James Theatre, will provide…

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Twelve Articles Churchhill to Write LONDON

Sunday Times · Sunday 15 April 1928 · page 6

The editor of "Nash's Magazine" confirms the report that Mr. Winston Churchill has contracted to write 12 articles…

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Presbyterian Minister Dead

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 7

Rev. Thomas Scott- Neil, who died at the Manse, Liverpool, was a native of Scotland, and came to New South Wales in 1891…

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Church Win College Rates Not Compulsory High Court Appeal

Evening News · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 7

In a judgment delivered to-day, the High Court upheld an appeal by the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Sydney against a…

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Church of England. Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 12

The Rev. H. H. Merringon, rector of Co[?] has been elected to the vacancy on All Saints' Ca[?]dral Chapter, caused by the death of Canon Walker Taylor…

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Loaded Gun Thrown in Churchyard a Man "Loses" It Threat to "Shoot Up" Conductor

The Labor Daily · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 1

A FULLY-LOADED seven-chambered revolver, behind a church fence, is something that is rarely hoard of. But on Saturday night…

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Church and Social Life Mr. Foreman on Problems of the City

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 5

In a sermon at the Lyceum Hall last night Rev. H. C. Foreman said that he had found it a great responsibility…

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Recent Bride Acts As Matron of Honor Bridesmaid Married in Same Church

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 18

Six weeks ago Miss Lallie Fisher was bridesmaid at St. Philip's Church, at the wedding of Mrs. A. H. Hart, wife of Dr. Hart, of…

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Church Services Enjoyed

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 April 1928 · page 6

J. G. Chambers approves the programmes:-- I am one of the great many who enjoy and look forward to the church…

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Metropolitan Catholic Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 14

The following are the results of the week-end matches in the Metropolitan Catholic Tennis Association a tournaments:- Dr. Kearney Shield: Randwick beat Drummoyne,…

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New Pastor West Ryde Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 6

On Easter Sunday Pastor Heather, formerly of Bankstown, took up duty as pastor of the West Hyde Baptist Church. There were good congregations at both…

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Historic Church. Centenary Service. Pout Macquarie

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 10

The celebration of the contenary of the first service in St. Thomas' Church of England, which was postponed from February 28, was held yesterday. On February 28, 1828,…

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Church Architecture. Modern Limitations. Professor Wilkinson's Criticism

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 10

Church architecture, and some of the mistakes that ecclesiastical designers have made during recent years, were dealt with yesterday by Professor Leslie Wilkinson, in a…

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Church Row N.Z. Dispute Grows Women Oppose Bishop. Auckland

The Sun · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 15

The Waikato Anglican diocese has become a seething cauldron of church controversy. Serious differences have arisen between the Bishop and the…

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Church Breakaway

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 17 April 1928 · page 6

The Congregational Church Union has agreed to disassociate itself with the council of churches in protesting at the holding of the Eucharistic…

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