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Churches, 1931

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South Sydney Mission. (To the Editor.)

The Methodist · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 17

Sir,—Will you permit us space in your paper to thank all who contributed to our Christmas appeal? In each case, save in those where they have…

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Methodist Crusaders' Camp Anniversary Day Week-end

The Methodist · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 12

Anniversary week-end, January 23rd to 26th, has been chosen for another of the very popular Young People's Camps. Wyong Agricultural Grounds, situated within four minutes' walk of the station…

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Making the World a Parish "I look Upon all the World as my Parish."—A famous saying of John Wesley. the Wireless Pulpit

The Methodist · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

THE Church Wesley founded has from the beginning sought to proclaim its Gospel of "the salvation which is in Christ Jesus," to the bounds of every…

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Sad Mission Royal Family at Windsor Princess's Funeral London

The Sun · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

The King and Queen, accompanied by the Duke and Duchess of York and the Duke of Gloucester (Prince Henry), returned to-day to…

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Agricultural. Farsih and Perpetual [?] [?] Available 13th January, 1031. District Blackey , Parish L[?] y , one blacks

The Farmer and Settler · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 3

Of 74-acres to 561-acres. Burvey for £7 7[?] od., and £10 los., as agricultural farm selectin. Annual rent 7[?]d, to 1/1½ an acrs, purchasing price £1 on, to £3 an acrs,…

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St. Stephen's Church, Penrith

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 6

Rev. [?] N. Powys (Rector), Mrs [?]owys, and family left Penrith on Wednesday last for a month's holiday, which they intend spending at Cron[?]lla…

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Ancient Law Farce Illegal Not To Go To Church LONDON

Evening News · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 5

THE [?] of ancient laws, which Mill In force, was further [?] to-day. when Councillor Leo[?]n; Cox a member of the…

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Church Social Clubs. (To the Editor.)

The Methodist · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 17

Sir,—Being a constant reader of the "Methodist," I cannot help noticing the ever-increasing number of social clubs being fostered by the churches…

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URALLA Church Anniversary

The Methodist · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 14

Highly successful serices were held recently (December 7) in connection with the silver jubilee of the circuit, find the "Coming of Age" of our…

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The Churches. Rev. R. J. H. McGowan. State Moderator-elect

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 7

The Rev. R. J. H. McGowan, minister of the Ashfield Presbyterian Church, will be the next State Moderator, and will be installed at the annual General Assembly of the…

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Law Good That 1677 Act Must Go to Church Public Man Admonished London

The Sun · Saturday 10 January 1931 · page 1

In pursuance of the campaign to ridicule the Sunday Observance Act of 1677, under which prosecutions, regarded in some…

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Remained Away From Church Prayed For Narrow Minded LONDON

Evening News · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 5

COUNCILLOR BRAMWELL COX, of Levershime who last week was admonished by the Manchester magistrates for having failed to "exercise…

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Not at Church, Despite Warning LONDON

The Sun · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 1

Despite the admonition of the magistrates, who held that church attendance is technically obligatory under the 1677 Act,. Councillor Cox…

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The Man in the Street (To the Editor) Job for the Church

The Labor Daily · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 4

Sir,--I understand our parsons and churches are to do something practical at last collecting for the up[?] of our public hospitals…

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Lottery Plan Develops Church Appeal Not Succeeding

Daily Pictorial · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

Though the Government has agreed to defer the lottery scheme until the result of the Church and State hospitals appeal is known,…

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Parish Market Day. Moss Vale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 10

The annual market day of the parish of Sutton Forest was held at Hill View, and was opened by Lady Game, who congratulated the parishioners upon the work they were doing,…

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REV. R.B.S. Hammond Slates Council of Churches Hospital Drive Must Fail "Credulity and Blind Stupidity" Executive's Plea

Evening News · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 8

THE challenge to the "News" by the executive of the Church and State Hospitals Appeal, "that any criticism at the moment is nonsensical, unjust, and premature," is answered to-day by a slashing attack from…

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Noted Churchman Outspoken

Evening News · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 8

REV. R. B. S. HAMMOND writes, under date January 12:— The Council of the Churches has— without referring the matter to the…

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Sunday Miniature Golf. Church Council Protest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 13

At last night's meeting of the Woollahra Council, a letter was received from St. Matthias' Parish Council, protesting against the playing of miniature golf on Sundays on…

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S.p. Betting and Churches

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 4

Sri,--The frenzied appear of Rev. R. B. S. Hammond is not only an admission that the brewers hotelkeepers and policemen are a greater power…

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