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Churches, 1931

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The Austral Players. Sydney's Catholic Dramatic Society

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 29

Catholic playgoers will, no doubt, be awaiting further details concerning the next production of The Austral Players. This clever amateur company, under the…

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Amalgamation of Catholic Benefit Societies. (To the Editor.)

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 24

Sir,—I have read with interest some correspondence regarding the amalgamation of the Catholic Benefit Societies of N.S.W. My experience actually deals…

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N.s.w. Catholic Debating Societies' Union. the Executive

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 28
Also in The Catholic Press

The Executive meeting was held on Friday, 1st May, at which the following were present: Mr. C. D. Irwin, president; Mr. P. J. Gaffney, past president…

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Catholic Men of North Sydney. Annual Communion Breakfast. a Notable Event

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 25

The spaciousness of Manresa Hall was taxed to the utmost to accommodate the numbers who attended the sixth annual Communion and breakfast of the men of…

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Wish I Were a Convert Or Would You Rather he a Catholic from Birth?

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 29

For two hours he sat at the luncheon table and talked nothing else. We switched him off to polo (the international matches were on). He listened…

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Looking Backwards. Our Catholic Life of Long Ago. Notes From Our Files of 1885

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 12

Here are some items from the "Freeman" of March:— The new clock for the Town Hall, Sydney, is being placed' in position. It has four dials each eight feet in…

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Catholic Teachers Educational Conference. Summary of Papers to Be Read. His Grace Archbishop Sheehan Will Deliver Opening Address

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

The Catholic Teachers of our schools are looking forward to the annual Education Conference, which will be opened in St. John's College, within the…

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From Rome to our copy Desk: The World's Catholic News the "Fides" Service a Match for Chinese Bandits. Retired Bishop 81 Years Old

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 10

Ningsia (Mongolia, China).—A striking contrast to the heartrending stories of torture and death coming from China is the tragic-comic episode of a veteran…

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 7

The best way to assist all Catholic missions is to be a regular member of the Propagation of the 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 entitled to enrol nine other Catholics, living or dead. Send subscriptions and enquiries…

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Old St. Francis Church, Haymarket Story of Early Sydney II

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 12

A folding partition was placed across the centre of the building, dividing the hall into two large rooms, the one at the Campbell-street end being used for school…

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Lecture on the Mass. Next Sunday at St. Patrick's, Church Hill

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 16
Also in Freeman's Journal

The series of lectures on the Mass, with illustrations and explanation by Rev. Father D. H. Hurley, S.M., at St. Patrick's, Church Hill, which proved so successful…

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St. Patrick's, Church Hill. Mid-day Mass on Ascension Day

The Catholic Press · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 19

A late Mass commencing at 10 minutes past 12, will be celebrated at St. Patrick's, Church Hill, next Thursday (Ascension Day)…

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Midday Mass on Ascension Day. St. Patrick's. Church Hill

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

On Ascension Day, next Thursday, a late Mass will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, Church Hill, commencing at 10 minutes past 12…

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St. Brigid's Church, Marrickville

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

On Sunday, May 3rd, the feast of St. Paul of the Cross was kept up with the usual solemnities. Solemn High Mass was celebrated at ll o'clock, at which…

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President Wilson and the Church

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 34

The following tribute to the Catholic Church is taken from the writings of Mr. Woodrow Wilson, late President of the United States:—…

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Church Jubilee at Summer Hill Ten Days' Celebration of St. Andrew's

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 7 May 1931 · page 11

To commemorate the jubilee of St. Andrew's, the tall-spired church on Summer Hill, celebrations lasting ten days have been arranged. They…

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Methodist Church

The Biz · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 4

Mothers' Day will be fittingly observed in all Methodist. Churches next Sunday. Tfie place and influ-. ence of Mother in the life of the…

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Ramsgate Methodist Anniversary

The St George Call · Friday 8 May 1931 · page 1

Bamsgate Methodist Church was the scene of much enthusiasm on the occasion of the Church Anniversary, on May 2 and 3. The annual tea was…

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