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Churches, 1931

3,398 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 170

Playing Fool with God Church's Challenge to Politicians

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 7

PEOPLE cannot play the fool with God and get away with it," declared Rev. D. F. Brandt last night, at the Chalmers…

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Methodist Free Kindergarten

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 7

SOUTH SYDNEY Methodist Mission Free Kindergarton which was opened on Saturday last by Miss B. Osborne, State Kindergarton…

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State Lottery To Be Launched. Church Appeal Fails

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 9

The Council of Churches, it is understood, will meet this week, and will possibly discuss the recent Church and State Hospital Appeal. The council is opposed to the State lottery…

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Hospital Appeal Churches' New Plan

The Sun · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 17

The Council of Churches to-day protested against the suggestion conveyed, it was said, by the "Sydney Morning Herald" to-day, that It…

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For Churches New Wireless Station F. H. Stewart's Offer

The Sun · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 9

It was reported at a meeting of the Council of Churches this afternoon that Mr. F. H. Stewart had offered to build for the Protestant…

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Churches Fail; Lottery Inevitable

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 1

THE much-vaunted Church and State Hospital Appeal has fizzled out, not much…

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"One More Feather" Example of Scottish Church Humor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 May 1931 · page 8

A lecture was delivered last night at St. Stephen's Church, Phillip Street, by Rev. Alexander Frazer, of Scotland, on "Scottish Church…

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Country News. Tamworth Anglican Synod Tamworth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 12

The Anglican Synod carried a resolution that the Diocese of Armidale pledge itself to raise £3000 towards establishing a children's home. It was stated that [?] [?]…

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Church Cinema

The World's News · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 4

A CHURCH CINEMA has been erected on the new Bullington housing estate near Oxford. The sanctuary is separated from the rest of the building by folding…

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The LIBRARY Biography, History, and Fiction "The Life of Vice-Admiral William Bligh," by George Mackaness, M.A. "The World Crisis"—New One-Volume Edition—by Winston Churchill. "The Short Stories of E. P. Oppenheim"—One-Volume Edition. "The King Comes Back," by Victor Bridges. An Important Biography

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 16

SOME few weeks ago I reviewed on this page Mr. Geoffrey Rawson's brief but excellent biography of William Bligh, the hero of the mutiny of the Bounty and an early Governor…

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Council of Churches. Lottery Opposed. Hospitals Finance Scheme

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 7

At yesterday's annual meeting of the New South Wales Council of Churches, it was decided to protest to the Premier against the proposed State lottery and to seek other means…

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Robberies From Church. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 12

Thieves broke into St. Peter's Anglican Church at Mundarlo, and stole all the church linen, including a large quantity of beautiful and highly valuable lace work, presented to…

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To Put Forth New Scheme Church Council and Hospitals

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 6 May 1931 · page 5

THE Council, of Churches yesterday re-affirmed its opposition to the proclamation of a lottery under any circumstances, and…

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Bondi Roman Catholic Parish

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 13

Father R. Collender, who, for the past 27 years, has been in charge of St. Peter's parish, Surry Hills, was yesterday appointed by Archbishop Kelly to the charge of the Holy Cross…

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Successful Mission at Hay

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 30

In an atmosphere of intense devotion, amid scenes of beauty, the Eucharistic mission conducted 'by Rev. Father Hogan, M.S.C., in St. Virgilius' Church…

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Anglican Scheme Work For Granville Boys

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 6

Over thirty Granville youths have been registered at the Granville Employment Bureau established by the rector of St. Mark's (Rev. G. S. Richmond)…

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Mission at Arncliffe. Overflow Attendance

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 23

Rev. Father Barra, S.M., and Rev. Dr. Chapman, S.M., concluded a very successful two weeks mission in St. Francis Xavier's parish, Arrcliffe, on Sunday…

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Memorable Mission. Sacred Heart Fathers at Hay

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 26

Great success attended the recent week's mission given by Rev. Father HogaN, M.S.C., in St. Virgilus' Church, Hay. During the devotions the missioner had…

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Successful Mission at St. Francis Xavier's, Arncliffe

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 22

One of the most successful missions held in St. Francis Xavier's Parish, Arncliffe, concluded on Sunday last under unique circumstances. Rev. Father…

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Dramatic Moments in Catholic Life How Talleyrand Came Back to the Church he had Flouted

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 7

EX-COMMUNICATION! Thus, by pontifical brief dated April 13, 1791, had the venerable Pope Pius VI. answered the disgraceful conduct of a Frenchman…

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