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Churches, 1931

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

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 16

The historic Church of St. Peter's, Surry Hills, recently celebrated its golden jubilee, but not in a very public way. There were religious ceremonies…

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From Rome to our Copy Desk: The World's Catholic News. the "Fides" Service Latest China Victim. 30th in Seven Years

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 9

Rome.—Father Mark Ho, Chinese priest of the Prefecture Apostolic of Puchi, Hupeh Province, China, whose death by strangulation at the hands of…

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 14

The boat way to assist all Catholic Missions is to be a regular member of tho Propagation of tho Faith, the Holy Father's own official Society for aiding Catholic Missions everywhere. Ordinary members pay 2s 2d a year. Special members contribute £1 1s 8d annually, and are [?]ntitiod to enrol nine other Catholics, living or dead. Send subscriptions and eneniries to Rev. Edmund O'Donnoll, St. Mary's Cathedral, Sydney. FROM OUR "FIDES" CORRESPONDENT…

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Diocese of Lismore. Blessing of New Church at Long Flat

The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 31

On Sunday, 18th inst., a new church, dedicated to St. Peter, was opened and blessed by the Bishop of Lismore (Right Rev. Dr. John Carroll). Historical memories have…

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Not Yet Church-Street Widening

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 2

Mayor Ohlsen and Alderman Noller recently interviewed the president of the Main Roads Board to urge finalisation of the widening of Church-street,…

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New Church Push Aggressive Movement Abroad

Evening News · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 10

Christian churches are everywhere dressing themselves to the rapid changing conditions of modem life, according to the Rev. W. E. Bennett…

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Death of Right Rev. Monsignor J. 0'Gorman. The Church Loses a Valued Pastor

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 23

His Grace Archbishop Kelly received a cable from Ireland at the week-end conveying the sad announcement of the death of the Right Rev. Monsignor J…

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Priest's Own Hands Rear Two Churches

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 36

With the help of only one unskilled laborer, the Rev. Denys Mathieu has built a church, at Bishops Frome' which was opened by the Most Rev. Francis…

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The Holy Sacrifice. Greatest and Most Excellent Treasure of the Church

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 3

IN the Mass, the Son of God prays to the Father continually for us, in the same manner as He did, bathed with sweat and blood, on the Cross, and…

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In Debt Hospital's Plight Church Appeal

The Sun · Thursday 29 January 1931 · page 15

In an address to-day at the Millions Club, appealing for support for the Church and State Hospital scheme, the Rev. S. H. Cox said that…

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Catholic Young Men

The Labor Daily · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 4

JIM McCARTHY has rattled up some very fine scores during the season and was again to the fore against Forest Lodge A. Jim is a very forceful type,…

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Methodist Church. Memorial Service to Late Mr. Brocklehurst

The Biz · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 4

A memorial service to the late Mr. George Brocklchrst will be conducted in the Fairfield Chruch next Sunday evening…

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What Is His Autumn Mission?

Arrow · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 3

Phar Lap comes into the limelight again, now that the rich Autumn weight-for-age races loom into view. Panters, and trainers are waiting to see how the champion will be weighted in the Newmarket Handicap before making any move…

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Church Scotch Concert

The Propeller · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 1

The Methodist Church Hall at Graham Park was filled to its utmost capacity on Saturday evening, 17th inst., when the audience was treated to…

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Everyday and Everybody Air Force to Church

The Labor Daily · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 6

ONCE A MEMBER OF THE ROYal Flying Coprs and now a clergyman, Pastor, J. E. Murrgatroyd, of the Particular Baptist Church,…

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To Church or to Court, Say Rationalists Fines For Sabbath Desecration Even Mr. Lang?

Daily Pictorial · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 13

Sabbath-breakers, beware, the Rationalist Society, is on your trail. It has decided to prosecute one of its own members for failure to…

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J. Pratt Moves Up Fast in Jockeys' List Phar Lap'sbig Mission This Autumn Pact-owner Flew to Melbourne to Confer About Newmarket and Other Races Will Not Resume Till the Middle of February

Arrow · Friday 30 January 1931 · page 3

THE decision not to enter Phar Lap for the C. F. Orr Stakes, the Williamstown weight-for-age event to be run over a mile on February 7, may have a significant bearing on his Autumn programme…

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Presbyterian

Nepean Times · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 4

P[?]mith: Young Men's Sunday, services at 11 a.m. and 7.15 p.m. Appropriate anthems, hymns, and solos. Community singing preceding the evening…

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Cronulla Methodist Church

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 3

The Mission conducted by the Rev. R. O’D. Finigan was concluded on Tuesday night last. On both Sundays of the Mission the Church was filled…

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Presbyterian Church Young Men's

Nepean Times · Saturday 31 January 1931 · page 1

The services at Penrith Presbyterian Church this Sunday are of a special nature, being arranged for the purpose of bringing together all the men who…

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