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Churches, 1928

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Methodist C.E. Societies

The Methodist · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 6

More and more the method of denominational oversight of Christian Endeavour Societies is being adopted. The Baptist Church and the Churches of Christ have appointed organising secretaries for…

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Bland Home Mission Quarterly Meeting

The Methodist · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 17

Despite the bad condition of the roads after a great downpour of rain, the attendance was good. The usual business was dealt with, while…

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Rozelle Mission Farewell and Welcome

The Methodist · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 14

On Monday, 2nd April, at a well attended social evening, the Rozelle people said farewell to the Rev. E. M. Boyer, the superintendent for the…

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Mission Worker. Late Mr. T. E. Colebrook

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 18

Mr. Thomas Edward Colebrook, for 26 years president of the Australian Aborigines Mission, and for the past 40 years in business at Leichhardt as a printer and publisher, died…

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Church Union. Congregational View. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 18

"I can see no reason whatever why the Presbyterian and Congregational Churches should not unite," declared the president of the Queensland Congregational Union (Rev…

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The Churches. a Notable Visitor. Rev. Dr. W. C. POOLE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 11

The Rev. Dr. W. C. Peole, president of the World's Sunday Schools' Association, will arrive in Sydney on Wednesday next by the express from Melbourne. Dr. Poole is…

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Church's Second Triumph Now a Proud Father Perth

The Labor Daily · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 5

Murray Church, stroke of the victorious West Australian rowing eight, is a proud man. Not only did he stroke the crew to victory, but this…

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A "Wee Hop" for Church Funds Defraying Expenses of the Autumn Ball

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 May 1928 · page 8

A "WEE HOP" took place at the Cocoa Tree Cafe last night, to raise funds to defray expenses of the Autumn Ball, which is to be held at…

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Round the Churches Wireless Excursion to St. James, St. Stephen's, Randwick, Balmain, and Chatswood Services MR. W. M. Hughes in Form

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 May 1928 · page 7

What a boon and a blessing radio must be to the sick and ailing, and to all those living, far from gay cities and the ways of men ! I AM ashamed to say that since leaving,…

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Presbyterian Church. Disarmament Advocated. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 12

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Western Australia passed motions disapproving strongly of war, and advocating disarmaments, and teachings in the interests…

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House and Grounds. Gift to Anglican Church. for Children's Home. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 12

Mr. E. A. Clift, of Clifton, Lochinvar, has notified the Anglican Church authorities of his Intention of conveying to the Church his property, which consists of a stone house and…

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Roman Catholic Intolerance. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 5

Sir,—In his reply of the 9th instant, Mr. Cleary says that all the canons of the Council of Trent "were codified in 1917 and all previous censures revoked." Evidently the Church…

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The WORLD of Women September Fete Methodist College Old Girls' Plan

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 19

A MEETING of stall-holders arranging the Methodist Ladies' College Old Girls' fete, to be held at the college in September, was held on Friday,…

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Western Suburbs Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 May 1928 · page 7

A Grade: St. Stephens No. 1 beat Petersham Baptist, 28-5; St. Andrew's beat Annandale Methodist, 14-11; All Saints', No. 1, beat Leichhardt Presbyterian, 16-4; All Saints', No. 2, beat St. Stephen's, No. 2,…

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Church Concert Blacktown's Effort

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 6

A concert, in aid of the funds of the Church of England, Blacktown, is being organised by Mrs. Walker, of Eastern Creek…

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Girls' Homes Church of England Proposed Removal to Carlingford

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 4

''We want to do for girls what we have done for boys,'' said the Rev. R. Rook, honorary secretary of the Church of England Homes (Glebe Point and…

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Open Reply to Church Chief Sir W. Hicks Hits Out London

Evening News · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 10

"I AM convinced that the passing of the new Prayer Book by the House of Commons will be regarded far more grievously by…

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Daniel Had Easier Task Than Churchmen of To-day

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 5

ARMIDALE, Monday.--"I believe it is more difficult to be" a Christian these days than it was when the followers of Christ were liable…

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R.C. Church Is Opposed to Prohibition "Infringes Liberty of the Citizen" Bishop's Statement

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 May 1928 · page 10

FORBES, Monday.--"The Roman Catholic Church hopes that Prohibition will-never be carried in this State, as it would be an…

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Anglican Church. the Constitution. Sydney's Demands. Armidale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 May 1928 · page 19

In his presidential report to the Armidale Angllean Synod to-day Archdeacon Forster, administrator of the diocese, in the absence of Bishop Wentworth Shields, made…

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