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Churches, 1931

3,398 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 170

Question of Rates Churches' Exemption

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 March 1931 · page 6

A church deputation headed by Archbishop Wright, requested from the Premier on Thursday rating exemption for church lands and…

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The Community is the Larger Church

The Sun · Sunday 22 March 1931 · page 17

S truly as this is a materialistic age, a machine age, a utilitarian age, it is a religious age, a spiritual age. I am not denying the…

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Methodist Hostel For Girl Students

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 6

The Methodist Girls' Hostel, at 78 Johnston-street, Annandale, was officially opened by the Rev. J. W. Burton, president of the Conference, on Saturday afternoon. Situated in…

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MRS. H. S. BOWDEN Farewell by Methodist Ladies

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 1

On the afternoon of Friday a large gathering of ladies assembled to bid farewell to Mrs. Bowden, wife of Rev. H. S. Bowden, who is shortly to leave for Rock…

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World's Largest Liner Church in New Cunard Giant Biggest Dining Saloon Afloat

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 5

Rapid progress is being made on the new Cunard giant liner of 73,000 tons, 1018ft. long, which is being built by Messrs. John Brown and Co., at their…

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Birth Control. American Church's Approval. New York, March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 9

Approval of birth control under certain conditions was announced to-day by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in the United States. The declaration is said to…

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Church Ban German Stahlhelm (Published in "The Times") LONDON

The Sun · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 9

Catholic bishops throughout Germany, after forbidding their church members to be associated with the Nazis, have now forbidden them to…

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Like a Big Church Unique Service for Scouts "B.-P.'s" ADVICE

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 8

THE Sydney Cricket Ground was converted temporarily yesterday into a Church, in which was held a service, unique in…

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Sex Instruction Is Attacked Not for Young Mind, Says Church Rome

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 8

Solemn condemnation of sex education of youth is contained in a decree issued by the Supreme Congregation of the Holy Office, the…

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Lead Men Back to Christ Church's Duty in Time of Crisis

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 9

"At the present time, when old standards of truth and life are being questioned, it is the Church's duty to show again how Jesus Christ lived…

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Deserters From the Church Many Backsliders

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 9

"Paul complained that the man Demas forsook him and deserted from God's work, because he had been drawn by the lusts of the world,"…

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Huge Rally of Scouts and Guides for Church Service

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 10

A QUAINT candlestick used in the Guides' display stirred smiling interest later…

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Church of England Constitution to Be Reviewed

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 6

With the forthcoming Australian Convention to review the constitution of the Church of England, many subjects loom on the horizon of…

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Catholic School Championships

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 13

Metropolitan Catholic colleges' annual swimming championships will be decided at Drummoyne baths to-day. The first event is set down for 2.15 p.m…

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Division of Parish. Lake Cargelligo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 10

The Roman Catholic parishes of Lake Cargelligo and West Wyalong have been subdivided and a new parish has been created with Ungarie as headquarters. The following…

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TRAWLING. To Relieve Unemployment. Methodist Scheme

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 8

A scheme for the trawling and marketing of fish on a co-operative basis to relieve unemployment is under consideration by the Central Methodist Mission of Port Adelaide. The…

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The Hospitals. Church and State Appeal

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 March 1931 · page 10

The Executive of the Church and State Great Hospital Appeal is seeking the assistance of the commercial leaders of city and country in its campaign for funds. The Rev. S. H…

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Roman Catholic Colleges Swimming Carnival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 16

The start of the 100 yards senior championship at the Metropolitan Roman Catholic Colleges' swimming carnival yesterday at Drummoyne baths…

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Sydney City Mission. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 12

Sir,—The council of the Sydney City Mission feels it is necessary to bring before the community the very serious financial outlook of the Mission, and to appeal for generous…

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Records Go by the Board Catholic Swimmers Show Good Form

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 3

ALTHOUGH only two records were broken at the Metropolitan Catholic Colleges' 16th annual swimming carnival, held at…

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