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Churches, 1932

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Died in Church

The St George Call · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 2
Also in The Propeller

The Roman Catholic Church was tho scene of demise of Mrs. Catherine Smith (75) this week. It is believed that the deceased had been under…

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New Church at Oatley West Official Opening Ceremony

The Propeller · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 1

With the opening of All Saints Church of England, at Oatley West, comes the realisation of a long-cherished dream of the many Anglican…

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Supporters of Canon Fail Church Election at Chatswood

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 8

At the annual vestry meeting of St. Barnabas' Church of England, Chatswood, on Wednesday, parishioners opposed to…

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Annual Tea Meeting St. Matthews’ Church

South Sydney Sentinel · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 5

The annual tea meeting of the St Matthews’ Church of England, Botany, held in the Parish Hall, on the 28th inst. was a very pleasant function and all…

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Merrylands "Back to Church,"

The Biz · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 7

Th[?] first Sunday of "back to church" month was held on Sunday last, in the Presbyterian Church, Merrylands. It was "civic Sunday,"…

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Newcastle Central Methodist Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 6

To mark the beginning; of the second year of the ministry of Revs. F. H. Ray ward and N. W. Lickiss, the officers of the mission organised what proved to be a very delightful social function,…

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Penrith Presbyterian Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 4

We are gratified to note that the Rev. James Barr hopes to be able to conduct the services next Sunday morning in the Presbyterian Church. It…

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Leichhardt Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 5

The superintendent and workers of the Leichhardt Central Mission have arranged for the celebration of the 52nd anniversary by special services on Sunday (to-morrow), 8th May. On Monday evening a…

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Methodist Men

The Methodist · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 11

Sometimes one who may be conducting our weekly meeting will have arranged a programme, which, at the last minute falls to pieces; the…

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Roman Catholic Teachers

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 17

The second day's sessions of the Roman Catholic Education Association were continued at St. Patrick's Hall, Harrington-street, yesterday…

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Methodist Foreign Missions

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 1

During last week the annual deputation in connection with the Methodist Missionary Society visited the Penrith circuit…

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Presbyterian S.S. Concert

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 4

The concert given in St. Stephen's School Hall, on Tuesday evening last, in aid of the Penrith Presbyterian Sunday School, was most successful. A…

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Methodist S.s. Picnic

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 6

The organisers of this popular annual function were infortunate also in striking a wet day on 23rd April. However, the Mt. Druit Hall was…

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Orchard Hills Methodist Ladies' Function

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 5

Orchard Hills Methodist L.C.A. held its annual social afternoon on Tuesday, May 3, when a party of 40 members of the Association assembled in…

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The Conference Evangelist a Mission Begun at Parkes

The Methodist · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 10

Careful preparations had been made. Special meetings for prayer preceeded the Mission Week. The local Council afforded every facility for publicity. A great calico sign, 18 feet long, was…

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Mount Druitt Church of England

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Church of England was held in the St. John's Church, Mt. Druitt, on Wednesday, 20th April. The Rector, Rev R. G. B…

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St. Nicholas' Church Euchre Party and Dance

Nepean Times · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 4

A euchre party and dance, in aid of St. Nicholas' Church, Penrith, was held in Nepean Theatre on Thursday evening, and was largely attended…

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"Sane Democracy" Rev. James Green, C.M.G., at William Street Church

The Methodist · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 6

Speaking on May Day at Wesley Church, William Street, Rev. J. Green said that Labour Day gave the Church an opportunity of proclaiming the moral principles underlying public well-being. We…

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"In a College Chapel" The Rev. A. Wylie Blue on "The Church's Work"

The Methodist · Saturday 7 May 1932 · page 2

Scot's Church, Church Hill, was an old historic place of worship, belonging to the Presbyterians of Sydney, with a small but faithful congregation. It presented the problem of a city church left…

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