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Churches, 1930

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union. St. Joseph's. Newtown

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 14

Another splendid social success was registered by the above society on Monday, 14th April, the occasion being an Easter Egg Dance held in St. Joseph's…

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Looking Backwards. Our Catholic Life of Long Ago. Notes From Our Files of 1882

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 16

Here are some items, though not Catholic, that are of interest. They appeared in the old paper in October. "Messrs. Dixon and Sons, the…

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It Was the Mass That Mattered Priesthood a Crime an "Anglo-catholic" on the Beatifications

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 36

In its Editorial Summary the "Church Times," recently referring to the Beatification of the English Martyrs, expressed its "sympathy and respect for the majority…

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From Rome to our Copy Desk: The World's Catholic News the "Fides" Service The Six Chinese Bishops Consecrated by Pope. Death Takes Another

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 9

Rome.—A cable from Fenyang to the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda Fide under date of March 12th, announces the death of the Right Rev. Bishop…

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Dural Notes St. Jude's Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 11

There was a very fair attendance at St. Judo's on Sunday morning, the Rev. P. Knox, who was in the pulpit, giving a very impressive sermon. Special hymns…

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St. John Ambulance Annual Church Parade

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 11

Parramatta division of the St. John Ambulance held its annual church parade on Sunday. Assembling at the Alfred Park…

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New Church of the Sacred Heart, Hamilton. Nearing Completion

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 28

The finishing touches are now being given to the new Church of the Sacred Heart, Hamilton, which is to be blessed on Trinity Sunday, June 15. The Mosaic…

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Railway Workers at Moss Vale. Handsome Presentation to Church

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 30

Before leaving the Berrima district the men employed on the construction of the Moss Vale—Port Kembla Railway made a presentation to St. Paul's Church, Moss…

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The Glories of the Church. What Her Loving Labour Has Raised

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 48

The late William Winter, noted dramatic critic, once paid this tribute to the Catholic Church in the "New York Tribune": "To think of the Catholic Church is to…

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The Church in Many Lands: International News Service Third Chinese Bishop Dead. Consecrated by Pope in 1926

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 14

A cable from Fenyang to the Sacred Congregation of Propaganda Fide, under date of March 12, announces the death of the Right Rev. Bishop Louis Chen, O.F.M.,…

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Paddington Church Choir

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 32

At St. Francis' Church, Paddington, the Holy Week ceremonies were carried out in the usual complete manner. On Good Friday the Passion was sung by three…

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Church and Nation Pray for Our Heroic Dead

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 19

Memories of Anzac—our dead—the storming of Gallipoli's heights at dawn—the welter and carnage of France and Flanders—a world upheaval—the short delirium…

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Church of Mary Immaculate, Manly. Holy Week Ceremonies

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 21

The ceremonies of Holy Week were commenced on Holy Thursday with Solemn High Mass, at which the "Congress Mass" was sung by the Good Samaritan Convent…

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Liszt's Work for Church Music. Hungarian Priest and Composer

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 43

FRANZ LISZT was born at Raiding, Hungary, on Oct. 22, 1811. His musical precocity was early recognised by his parents, and his first teacher was…

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St. Francis' Church, Paddington

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 26

At St. Francis' Church, Paddington, the Holy Week ceremonies were carried out in the usual complete manner. On Good Friday the Passion was sung by…

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Church of Mary Immaculate, Manly

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 15

The ceremonies of Holy Week were commenced on Holy Thursday with Solemn High Mass at which the "Congress Mass" was sung by the Good…

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New Church of the Sacred Heart, Hamilton

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 30

The finishing touches are now being given to the new Church of the Sacred Heart, Hamilton, which is to be blessed on Trinity Sunday, June 15th. The…

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Pretty Bridal Color Scheme Church Decorated by Girl Friends

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 1 May 1930 · page 20

Another bride last night, in whose scheme of decoration gold played a prominent part, was Elsie Graham…

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Fairfield Methodist Church

The Biz · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 1

The anniversary services in connection with the above church will be held next Sunday. The preachers for the day will be Rev. G. W. Johnston,…

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Methodist Church Cronulla

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 2 May 1930 · page 2

The services on Sunday last, which were in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Home Mission Society, were very successful. The Rev. R. H…

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