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Churches, 1931

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Milton and Conjoin Parish

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 28

Visitors to these famous South Coast resorts will please note that Holy Mass is celebrated every Sunday at Milton at 8 a.m., and conjola at 10.30 a.m. Devotions…

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Masses at Sutherland-cronulla Parish

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 26

Until further announced, the following time-table for Masses in the above parish will be observed: Sutherland, at 8 and 9.30; Cronulla, 7 and 8.30 a.m. Rev. W. Hawe…

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Generous Donations to Catholic Charities

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 26

Following the charitable gifts of previous years, Mrs. Ethel E. Haydon, of Brisbane, has again forwarded to the "Freeman's Journal" a cheque for £25…

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Interstate Catholic Carnival. Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 5

The interstate Catholic tennis carnival was completed to-day South Australia, by defeating western Australia won the Archbishop Kelly shield from New South Wales. The shield was presented…

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Death of Father Bonnar. Corowa's Popular Parish Priest

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 22

The Catholic community of the Wagga diocese in general, and of the Corowa parish in particular, was greatly shocked when it heard of the death of the…

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A "Red" Mass. Catholic Lawyers' Proposal

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 18

A meeting of Catholic lawyers was held at the Southern Cross Library on the 23rd ult. Mr. Justice MeTiernan, C.H., presided, and among those present were the Hon…

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N.s.w. Methodist Cricket Players

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 4

L. Hood, the captain (in centre), and his team going out to field in the match yesterday against the Queensland Methodist Knights…

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The Jacobite Conversions: Bishop Writes to "Catholic Press"

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 18

His Lordship Dr. Chulaparambil, who will be remembered as one of our Indian visitors to the Eucharistic Congress two years ago, sends this letter to the "Catholic Press,"…

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Catholic Notes. Christmas Greetings to the Holy Father

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 26

On the occasion of the Pastoral of Christmas his Excellency the Apostolic Delegate on behalf of the hierarchy and clergy and people of Australia…

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A Red Mass for Sydney. Meeting of Catholic Lawyers

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 26

A meeting was held by the Catholic lawyers in Sydney at the Southern Cross Library on December 23, for the purpose of inaugurating" here the annual…

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union. St. Augustine's, Balmain

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 31

On Monday, 15th ult., St. Augustine's Social Society held the weekly meeting in the Central Hall, Darling-street. The syllabus item for the night was "Community Singing," and the…

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Shipping INTELLIGENCE & WEATHER Looking Back History of Daysprings Mission Ships In South Seas

Daily Pictorial · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 9

Soon after she left the Presbyterian Mission Service, the brigantine Dayspring was wrecked. She was the first Presbyterian…

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Looking Backwards Our Catholic Life of Long Ago. Notes From Our Files of 1884

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 16

The most important event of the year from a Catholic point of view was the arrival in Australia of his Grace Archbishop Moran, who succeeded his Grace…

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The "Reformation" not the People's Movement. Voice of the Nation Strangled in Blood. Father Owen Dudley Corrects Some Anti-catholic Errors

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 10

"WHAT happened at the Reformation" was the title of an address delivered by the Rev. Father Owen Dudley in the Picton Hall, Liverpool, England…

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From Rome to our Copy Desk" The World's Catholic News the "Fides" Service Slavery Bobs Up in Africa. the "Pawn" System

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 9

(Editor's Note.—The following timely article by the Fides Correspondent in Liberia, will appear utmost simultaneously with the publication of the report of the International…

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Queensland Notes. Christmas in the Churches At St. Stephen's Cathedral

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 27

On Christmas Day Mass was celebrated at midnight in St. Stephen's Cathedral, and at every hour from 6 a.m. until 11 a.m., when Solemn Pontifical High Mass…

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The Church in Many Lands: International News Service How to Help the Missions

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 12

The best way to assist all Catholic Missions is to be a regular member of the Propagation of the Faith, the Holy Father's own official Society for aiding Catholic Missions everywhere. Ordinary members pay 2s 2d a year. Special members contribute £1 Is 8d annually, and are entitled to enrol nine other Catholics, living or dead. Send subscriptions and enquiries to Rev. Edmund O'Donnell, St. Mary's Cathedral, Sydney. Education in Africa…

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Christmas in Our Churches. Great Day at the Basilica

The Catholic Press · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 23

Midnight Masses were plentiful throughout Sydney on Christmas Day; and wherever held, overflowing congregations were witnessed assisting at this beautiful…

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Christmas in the Churches

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 23

From reliable sources it is stated that a record number of the faithful thronged the Churches in the archiocese on Christmas eve in preparation for the joyous…

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Midday Mass at St. Patrick's, Church Hill

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 1 January 1931 · page 26

A Midday Mass, commencing at 12.10 p.m., will be celebrated at St. Patrick's, Church Hill, on New Year's Day…

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