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Churches, 1932

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Wollongong Catholic Literary and Debating Society

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 26

The open debate, held by the above Society on Tuesday evening, January 19th, sent members scurrying to consult history and geography books, as the…

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Catholic Good Example. an Ulsterman's Enlightenment

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 33

The London "Tablet" recently republished the following paragraphs from the "Methodist Times." They wore written by a regular contributor to the paper…

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Catholic Education. Statement of the Australian Bishops

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 23

This is a fitting time, when the schools are re-opening, to republish the statment, based on the Papal Encyclical of December 31, 1929, which was drawn up by the…

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British Catholic Physicians. the Guild of St. Luke

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 29

General Maunsell, says the "Universe" of October 29, was greeted with great enthusiasm when ho appeared at the luncheon in London which celebrated the…

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N.S.W. Catholic Debating Societies' Union. MARRICKVILLE

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 27

Several members commented on the challenge debate held by the A.H.C. Guild on Tuesday, 19th inst. The club speakers were fortunato ingaining a narrow victory, and desire to thank…

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News and Views in Catholic Circles. Chiefly Personal

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 14

Marcia McMahon is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. V. S. McMahon, Francis-street, Richmond, and a pupil of St. Monica's Convent School, and she…

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Catholic Lawyers. Second Annual Red Mass Next

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 19

The second annual Votive Mass of the Holy Ghost for Catholic lawyers (usually called the Red Mass) will be celebrated at St. Mary's Basilica on the opening day…

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A Page or Little People I Am a Catholic

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 38

I am a Catholic—what better saying, Or one connoting more of heart's true bliss, Of armored strength to front earth's…

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The First Mission in New Guinea. Correcting a False Impression

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 32

In a letter to a correspondent from the Catholic Mission of the Sacred Heart Congregation, Yule Island, Papua, dated 23rd October, 1931, a missionary corrects…

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BOOKS and BOOKMEN Isabella the Catholic. Light on the Inquisition

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 3

'Isabella of Spain." By W. T. Walsh, London: Sheed and Ward. 15s net. This finely-printed book comes to this side of this water with a chorus of praise…

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N.s.w. Catholic Debating Societies' Union. St.michael's L. D. & S. Club

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 13

There was a very good attendance of members at the meeting of the 18th inst., which was card evening, most of the members played 500; the remainder…

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Looking Backwards. Our Catholic Life of Long Ago. Notes From Our Files of 1886

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 9

England must have had a formidable task in the old land of Ireland in these years, as we read that the soldiers stationed in the various parts of the…

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The World's Catholic News the "Fides" Service Girlhood and Womanhood Among East Africans. What Our Sisters Are Doing

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 8

Mombasa (East Africa).—To the Catholic, the work of our consecrated Sisterhoods for the education of African girls and women is not a surprise…

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Jungle and More Jungle Where Mission Priests Take to Hands and Feet a Scene at Wiwiak, New Guinea

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 6

THE mission station Wiwiak is situated on a low elevation of about 600ft., a half mile inland from the seashore. From this hill we have a splendid view…

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 13

The beat 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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The Padre of the Rains. the Church and Men of Science

Freeman's Journal · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 21

ON December 8—as the cable told us at the time—there passed away at the University of Santa Clara a Jesuit priest, unassuming but…

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Congregational Church

The Cronulla-Sutherland Advocate · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 1

Harvest Tanksgiving Service will be conducted by the pastor Rev. W. Touchell on Sunday next at 11 a.m. and 7.15 p.m. The gifts presented are required…

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Methodist Fair

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 4

The Penrith Methodist annual fair will be held in Nepean Picture Theatre on Thursday and Friday, 11th and 12th February, and will be…

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Methodist Men

The Methodist · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 11

"I am thankful to be here, and have had a lift up, enough to want more." Thus spoke a visitor to the upper room at a recent meeting. And…

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Balmain Central Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 30 January 1932 · page 6

The Conference F.M. Secretary will be. the Foreign Mission deputation to Balmain Central Mission on Sunday next. He will preach special sermons at 11 a.m. and 7.15 p.m., dealing' with the…

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