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Churches, 1931

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St. John's. An Historic Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 6

Completed in 1859, and conseciated by Bishop Barker on April 12 of that year— exactly 78 years ago—the picturesquelylocated Church of St. John at Wilberforce…

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The Churches in Australia. a Century of Building

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 25

When the scheme for a convict settlement at Botany Bay was originally formulated the Home Government gave so little thought to the religious aspect that it required…

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Churches of Christ. Early Beginnings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 6

In those early years, a century since, when the "Sydney Morning Herald" first announced its existence to an increasingly appreciative community, the religious community of…

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Economic Crisis. Churches' Attitude. Joint Manifesto

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 21

The attitude of the Protestant Churches in the present economio crisis is defined in a manifesto issued yesterday. It is signed by the heads of the various denominations…

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Moral Crisis Plea by Churches "Keep Self-respect"

The Sun · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 3

That Australia is passing through a moral as well as an economic crisis is emphasised in a pronouncement that has been issued by…

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The Church and the Crisis Combined Appeal Moral Issues Stressed the Right Road

The Labor Daily · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 6

THE following statement on behalf of the churches was issued yesterday over the signatories of the Archbishop of Sydney, the Moderator of…

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Church Lead in Nation's Crisis Return to Cod Call for Common Honesty Simpler Life

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 7

"The present grave national crisis through which Australia is passing is the concern of every citizen, and especially of every…

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Protestant Churches

Truth · Sunday 19 April 1931 · page 6

First Grade: Leichhardt Methodists 6. Croydon Baptists 1; All Saints 0. Botany Methodists 0: St. Thomas 5. St. Paul's 3; Balmain Methodists 2, Campsle…

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Mission to Maltese

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 14

To-morrow evening, at 7 o'clook, a mission to Maltese residents in Sydney will be conducted at St. Mary's Basllica by Father D. Spiteri, O.C.C., a Maltese Carmelite priest,…

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Methodist Function. Church to be Demolished

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 8

A "Back to Walker-street" festival was held on Saturday at the Methodist Church, which is to be demolished to permit the building of approaches to the North Sydney…

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Premier Back From Melb. Successful Mission "Lang Plan" Popular

The Labor Daily · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 5

THE Premier, accompanied by Mr. J. Beasley, M.H.R.; Senator Dunn, Messrs. Kinsell[?], and Shannon, Ms.L.A. and Ald. Gander, returned to…

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Huge Sums Go U.S.A. Mission Inquiry New York

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 8

THE American Foreign Missions have to face a thorough overhauling, owing to reports alleging that their funds are either…

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References in Churches. St. Stephen's Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 10

"We would like to congratulate the 'Sydney Morning Herald' on the attainment of its centenary," said the Rev. Hugh Paton at St. Stephen's Church yesterday morning. "It…

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66-Year-old Church Must Make Way for Bridge

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 8

WITHIN a few weeks an old Sydney land-mark will be demolished. The North Sydney Methodist Church, which has…

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Baptist Church Celebration Firm Opposition to Tyranny Man's Liberty

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 5

AT the Burton St. Baptist Tabernacle, Rev. H. G. Hercus spoke on "Joints, in our Armor," in view of the centenary of…

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Ambassador of God Duty of Church Members Real Church

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 5

FOR his inaugural service at the Central Methodist Mission in the Lyceum Hall last night, Rev. R. J. Williams chose as…

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Catholic Assn's Tennis Competition Results

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 2

The New South Wales Catholic Laws Tennis Association week and competitions resulted:-- PELLEGRINI CUP: Ashfield beat…

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Church of England. and the Crisis. Dioceses to Define Attitude. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 8

Two large dioceses will co-operate in a defining the attitude of the Church of England to the national crisis when next week the Dean of Newcastle (the Very Rev. W. H. Johnson)…

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Band of Hope Church Service

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 21 April 1931 · page 7

A CHURCH parade of Band of Hope members was conducted at the Paddington Church of Christ on Sunday evening…

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Maltese Mission at St. Mary's Sermon and Instruction by Father Spiteri

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 22 April 1931 · page 8

A sermon in Maltese was given at St. Mary's Basilica last night, the preacher being Rev. Father Spiteri, and his subject, "The Grace of God."…

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