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Churches, 1929

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Noble Sentiments of Ernest Hello Apologist of Catholic Truth

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 33

Apropos of the centenary celebration of Ernest Hello which has just occurred, many very interesting and unusual incidents in his life have been recorded in…

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Centenary of Catholic Emancipation Story of a Seventy Years' Fight

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 22

On April 13, 1829—one hundred years ago from next Saturday—King George IV., after petulantly threatening to resign first, signed the Catholic Emancipation Act, and then…

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Ancient "Bull" Concedes Many Spiritual Favors Defines Privileges of Catholic Kings

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 46

At the desire of the King of Spain, Alfonso XIII., the Holy Father has issued an apostolic letter, the text of which appears in the January number…

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Sir Bertram Windle Dies at Toronto Well Known As Catholic Scientist. Toronto, Feb. 21

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 42

Sir Bertram Windle, professor of anthropology at the University of Toronto, died at his home here a few days ago. Sir Bertram Coghill Alan Windle was…

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Pictures from the Drysdale River Mission Station Probably Many of These Folk Saw the Southern Cross Aeroplane in its Wanderings

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 23

Lord Abbot Catalan administering the Sacrament at Drysdale River Catholic Mission, which has become suddenly famous since the lost aviators flew over it looking for Wyndham the day the wireless ceased and left Australia guessing. Little folk who find a home at Drysdale River Mission: They have been rescued…

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Did Southern Cross Come Down in Region of Drysdale Mission? Trek Through Jungle to Civilisation News Comes From Aborigines Possibility That Monks Did Not Understand Signals Story Is Unconfirmed

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 1

LATEST news from the north-west seems to indicate that the crew of the Southern Cross landed about 30 miles from Drysdale River Mission Station in rugged, unhospitable country. The story, however, remains unconfirmed…

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Church Bazaar

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 16

Residents of Blacktown who are intrested in the local R. C. Church are looking forward with great expectations to the opening (advertising in this issue)…

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Protecting Charity Church and Imposters Helping the Poor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 3

That a co-ordinated scheme should be established to protect charitable institutions from imposters was advocated at the monthly conference of the Sydney…

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Ladies' Church Aid Annual Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 7

Rev. A. E. Putland presided over the annual meeting of the Ladies' Church Aid Society, of South Baulkham Hills Methodist Church, which was held on April…

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"To Resist the Church." a New Scottish Political Party

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 7

A "Scottish Protestant Party" has just been formed, says the London "Tablet." Its first aim is "to secure the return of good Protestants to representative assemblies;"…

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Mary Immaculate Church, Waverley Next Sunday's Ceremony

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 20

The Francisean Fathers, having decided to complete the beautiful Church of Mary Immaculate, Waverley, the foundation-stone of the facade will be blessed by his…

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Law Son's Day. Archbishop Opens New Church. Munificence of Hon. R. D. MEAGHER

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 20

Lawson's new church, Our Lady of the Nativity, is now complete. His Eminence Cardinal Cerretti laid the foundation-stone during his recent visit, and on Sunday last…

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St. Mark's, Drummoyne. Picturesque Church

The Catholic Press · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 17

Situated on the summit of a slight rise, between two arms of tho Harbour, and set amid well-kept lawns and flower beds, Catholics of Drummoyne possess one of the…

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Our Lady of Peace Church, Gladesville Successful Motor Outing

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 41

In connection with the above church a motor car drive to Narellan Orphanage, organised by Mesdames Casey and K. Kelly, eventuated on Sunday, 24th…

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Extensions to Waverley Church

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 22

His Grace the Archbishop will on Sunday afternoon next, at 3.30, bless the foundations of additions to the Mary Immaculate Church, Waverley, when the…

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Drummoyne and Its History Early Days Recalled by His Grace Archbishop Sheehan How St. Mark's Church Was Completed

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 17

THE blessing of the additions which mark the completion of the Drummoyne Parish Church was performed on Sunday afternoon last by his…

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Baptist Church. Assembly Concluded. Presidential Address

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 6

The half-yearly Assembly of the Baptist Union of New South Wales was concluded in the Concord Baptist Church yesterday. In his presidential address, Mr. E. J…

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Hits Home Mr. Churchill's Budget "Breakfast Table" Empire Preference on Wine London

The Sun · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 9

Mr. Winston Churchill's "Breakfast Table Budget," to be presented to Parliament next Monday, may give a fillip to Australia's wine industry. Political observers forecast an increase of Empire preference on wines…

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Tent Mission

The Propeller · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 6

Under the auspices of the Baptist Church at Mortdale a tent mission is to be conducted by Evangelist Wilfred L. Jarvis. Services will commence on…

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Rescuers Must Search Drysdale Area Inch by Inch Theory Too Hastily Abandoned? Natives May Have Told True Story Monks Are Searching in Mission Boat Demand for More 'Planes Crocodile Menace

The Labor Daily · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 1

"HOPELESSLY lost.... in dense rainstorm .... going to make forced landing in rotten country!" Despite the heroic and unsparing efforts of a squadron of gallant searchers spread over the past ten days, this message, the…

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