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Churches, 1928

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Vestry Meetings Guildford—Merrylands Parish

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 7

The annual vestry meetings in all the churches in Guildford-Merrylands Church of England parish, were held on several nights during this week…

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New Methodist Church Opened by Lady Rickard

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 10

"I do hope that, some day, all the Protestant churches will be united, because I fear we shall never be as strong as we should be until that is…

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Amusements. Catholic Business College

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 8

There was a large audience at the King's Hall on Wednesday evening when the Catholic Business College held its annual entertainment. The programme was opened with a performance of the overture to…

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Roman Catholic Intolerance. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 6

Sir,—In his letter of the 27th April, Mr. Cleary states that I have failed to carn the promised hat because I have "failed in the translation and the application of the Canon"…

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The Host Don't Oppose Procession "Against Liberty" Anglican Bishop's Views Goulburn

The Sun · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 5

Opposition to the proposal to carry the Host through the streets of Sydney during the forthcoming Eucharistic Conference is…

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A Fact a Day About Sydney. Field of Mars Parish Where Soldiers Were Given Grants of Land

Evening News · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 13

ONE of the oldest and most historic of God's acres in Sydney is Field of Mars. It was in the parish of Field of Mars…

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Church of England Homes

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 May 1928 · page 23

A GARDEN PETE, in aid of the Glebe Point and Carlingford Church of England Homes, is to be held at "Thurles," Fuller's Road,…

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Methodist Mission. 44th ANNIVERSARY

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 18

The Central Methodist Mission will to-morrow commence the celebration of the 44th anniversary The mission was established in the old York-street Church by the "Rev…

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Presbyterian Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 8

The month of May promises to be a very busy one with the Presbyterian body, judging from the programme shown to our representative…

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Sydney Central Methodist Mission the 44Th Anniversary Great Expectations

The Methodist · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 4

Do many people realise the almost immeasureable development of the City of Sydney? It has long since passed the million mark of population, and is spreading rapidly. The problem of church…

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Leichhardt Mission 47th Anniversary

The Methodist · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 6

The Leichhardt Mission (Wetherill Street) is celebrating its 47th anniversary next Sunday, when the preachers will be the Rev. H. H. Allen, the superintendent, in the morning, and the Rev. C. P…

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A Home Mission Appeal

The Methodist · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 8

The Picton Home Mission Station is in close proximity to the city. It is just about fifty miles to the south of Sydney, but the Home Mission Station embraces a vast area of rugged country. The…

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New Catholic Church at Griffith -- After a Train Smash

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 29

FAMOUS QUARTET DISBANDED in America. -- The members of the Verbrugghen Quartet, who delighted Sydney audiences by their recitals here from 1915 to 1922. MANY GRIFFITH PEOPLE WILL WORSHIP in this new…

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Anzac Celebration Methodist Ladies' College, Burwood

The Methodist · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 15

The Anzac memorial service, held in the great Assembly Hall, was attended by about 450 pupils and teachers of the school. The Principal, the Rev. T. F. Potts, conducted the service, pointing out that…

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Notes of the Week Our Central Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 2

THE anniversary of our great Central Methodist Mission gives us an opportunity of directing attention to its well-sustained and widely distributed activities. Well do we remember the early days of…

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The Rozelle Mission Winter Appeal (To the Editor.)

The Methodist · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 5

Sir,—Permit me through the columns of your paper to solicit help on behalf of our Rozelle Mission. The winter will shortly be upon us, and a great deal of unemployment all round will make…

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Ravenswood Methodist Ladies' College Garden Fete, To-day (Saturday) May 5

The Methodist · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 8

The Ladies' Council has worked, enthusiastically for the fete to be opened to-day on the College grounds at 2.45 p.m. by Dame Mary Cook. Mr. P.N. Slade will, occupy the chair. It is expected that…

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The Church and Migration (To the Editor)

The Methodist · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 16

Sir.—I trust you will be able to find space for the following few lines on the matter of the great fuss which has been made, pro and con, over the…

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The Annual Church Meeting Address by Sir Joseph Cook

The Methodist · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 8

The celebration was continued on Monday evening, 30th April, under the chairmanship of Mr. E. S. Callaghan. The congregation listened intently to Sir Joseph…

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Gordon Church 1903—Silver Jubilee—1928 Thanksgiving Services

The Methodist · Saturday 5 May 1928 · page 8

Last Sunday, Gordon Church celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary, large congregations, assembling. The President-General's Sermon…

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