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Churches, 1929

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Methodist Anniversary Exceptional Musical Treat

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 2

The Methodist of Fairfield celebrated their church anniversary last Sunday. Rev. G. W. Johnston took the morning service, and in the afternoon Rev. Bruce…

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Because It Was the Catholic Church What the English Martyrs Died For

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 35

Many of the martyrs, of course, were punished for treason (writes M. J. Mur-ray in the course of an article on "The Political Aspect of the Penal Laws,"…

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Mission Steamer. Auckland (N.z.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 12

The mission steamer Southern Cross has reached Auckland after an anxious trip from Norfolk Island with a jury-rigged rudder. It was found possible to rig temporary gear…

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Catholic Charities Are Officially Praised, But—!

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 24

ONCE again a Catholic charitable institution has received high praise from Cabinet Ministers of New South Wales. At the opening of the new wing at Waitara Home on Sunday last the State Minister for Health declared that it "was one of the finest institutions for the reception of mothers and…

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New Bush Mission. in the Heart of Continent

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 25

After having been held up for two years, owing to various causes, including the necessity of concentrating on the celebration of the XXIXth International…

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Our Leading Catholic Hostesses In Town and Country

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 20

Lady Fuller, wife of Sir Benjamin Fuller, is an active worker for charity, and her lovely…

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North Sydney Parish Four Hundred Men at Communion a Notable Gathering

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 19

There is but one church in the world which could induce 400 men, to rise at an early hour and in a body receive Holy Communion at the altar rails—that…

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Queensland Notes. Catholic Emancipation. Celebration at St. Stephen's

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 28

To commemorate the Centenary of Catholic Emancipation, special celebrations took place in St. Stephen's Cathedral. At 11 a.m. Pontifical High Mass was sung by…

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The Late Mrs. N. Conaghan, Rozelle St. Joseph's Parish Loses Valued Parishioner

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 27

Much regret was expressed in the Rozelle parish when the news of the death of Mrs. N. Conaghan, wife of the late Hugh Conaghan, was announced, on…

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union the Union

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 34

A meeting of the Dramatic Committee was held in the Catholic Women's Association Rooms on Friday, 19th April. Mr. H. Fraser (Balmain) was…

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union. the Union

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 35

A meeting of the dramatic committee was hold in the Catholic Women's Association Rooms on Friday, 19th ult. Mr. H. Fraser (Balmain) was appointed director, and presided at the meeting…

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April Tennis Ball N.S.W. Catholic Tennis Association

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 8

Over 300 happy folk danced at the Wentworth on Tuesday night, April 30th, for the annual dance of the Metropolitan Catholic Tennis Association. A special…

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At the Altar Rails. North Sydney's Record Communion. Happy Position Op Jesuit Parish

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 19

In Catholic circles at North Sydney there is a widespread and devoted attachment to the faith and the duties it enjoins. Particularly is this brought home to the visitor…

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Centenary of Catholic Emancipation Story of a Seventy Years' Fight

The Catholic Press · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 22

SYNOPSIS OF PREVIOUS ARTICLES. The first article on Emancipation which appeared in our issue of April 11, described the condition of England and Ireland under the full…

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Vienna Hopes for Visit from Pope Pius Xi. Austrian Capital Deeply Catholic

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 32

The foremost Austrian Catholics have decided to extend an invitation to His Holiness Pope Pius XI. to visit their capital city. All the Austrian and…

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May Day Procession at Waverley Young Catholic Manhood March Father Walsh Gives a Distinctive Discourse

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 23

TO the Christian Brothers of Waverley belong the distinction of staging one of the finest demonstrations witnessed in the archdiocese, when…

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Looking Backwards. Our Catholic Life of Long Ago. What the Coadjutor Thought of the Cardinal

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 16

Some interesting particulars appeared in the "Freeman" twenty years ago concerning the visit of his Grace Archbishop Kelly, then Coadjutor to his Eminence…

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A Dramatic Moment in Catholic History The Trial of the Templars and the Verdict of Posterity

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 40

A sinister smile played about the corners of the mouth of Philip the Fair, King of France, as he eyed the group of silent courtiers before him…

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Guildford Celebrations Annual Church Services First-class Concert

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 10

The annual services of the Guildford Methodist Church were celebrated on Saturday by a public tea and concert in the school hall…

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Progressive Firm Opens Church Street Shop

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 3

Mr. Jones proprietor of the Parramatta Cash and Carry, will to-morrow open a similar shop at the corner of Church and Phillip streets Parramatta. The…

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