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Churches, 1933

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Cards and Dancing Criticised "Hands Must Be Clean," Says Presbyterian Clergyman Church Funds

The Labor Daily · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 10

"WE condemn S.P. belting and the State Lottery. Our hands must be clean to make these condemnations effectives," said Rev.C…

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Dances. Presbyterian Rule. Banned as Means to Raise Church Funds. Card-playing Also Forbidden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 11

The Presbyterian General Assembly yesterday decided to refer to the presbyteries throughout the State, for consideration and report to the next assembly, an overture from…

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Anti - Soviet Mission Work Christain War-Mongers

The Workers' Weekly · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 2

Every counter-revolutionist with a story to tell can always find space in the “Sydney Morning Herald.” Even if the statements are contradictory…

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Mission Work in Sudan. Rev. W. J. Eddy's Address

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 10

The Rev. W. J. Eddy, general secretary of the Sudan United Mission for Australia and New Zealand, in an address at a Legacy Club luncheon yesterday, said that the mission was…

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Presbyterian Assembly No Ban Yet on Cards and Dancing Matter Is Deferred for Report

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 7

THE morality of dancing was debated at the Presbyterian Assembly yesterday, on a motion by Rev. C. A. White, that…

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For Women Clovelly Ball For St. Anthony's Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 4

Eight debutantes were presented at the Clovelly Ball held last night at Mark Foy's ballroom. The girls-Misses Wilma Gilchrist, Patty Moran, Nell Halley, Pat Travers, V,…

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Church Robberies. Charge of Sacrilege. Two Men Committed for Trial. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 11

At the Lithgow Police Court, Arthur Newman and Cecil Roy were committed for trial at the Fairamatta Quarter Sessions on a charge of committing a sacrilege by breaking…

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Ascension Day. Church Services Held

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 15

Ascension Day, which is celebrated throughout the Christian world, was observed yesterday in the Anglican and Roman Catholic Churches of the city and suburbs…

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Rates on Church Property. Moree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 12

At the Moree District Court, before "his Honor Judge Clancy, the Rev. Father English proceeded against Moree Municipal Council to obtain a refund of rates paid on church…

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Church of England. New "Revitalising" Movement

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 10

Invitations have been issued to more than 100 clergymen and laymen of the Anglican diocese of Sydney to attend a meeting in the Chapter House on Monday evening…

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Clovelly Ball In Aid of Church

The Sun · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 14

More than 400 dancers attended the Clovelly Ball in aid of St. Anthony's Church, at Mark Foy's Empress Rooms last night…

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Church Robbed

The Biz · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 4

On Thursday or Friday last thieves broke into St. Barnabas' Church of England, Fairfield, and stole a number of silver vessels, a book, and…

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Centenary Activities. Congregation Church

The Biz · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 7

The Sunday school scholars will render some of their anniversary hymns at the annual prize-giving this Saturday evening…

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Church of England St. Barnabas', Fairfield

The Biz · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 8

The Right Rev. S. J. Kirkby, M.A., Lord Bishop of Sydney, will pay an episcopal visit to Fairfield for the purpose of Confirmation on…

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Catholic Ball

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 1

The first ball of the season will be held next Thursday, 1st June, in the Dungowan Theatre, Penrith, in connection with the Catholic Church. A…

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Methodist Men

The Methodist · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 12

Being close up to "Mother's Day," Thursday week last at the power house was a women's night. Mrs. Dunn was the leader,…

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Penrith Presbyterian Church Rev. Jas. Barr's Retirement

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 4

On Sunday next, 28th inst, the Rev. James Barr concludes a ministry of well nigh ten years in the Penrith Charge. During the past twelve months…

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Leichhardt Mission "Weroona" Home

The Methodist · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 13

A very successful anniversary, was held on Saturday afternoon, 22nd of April. The annual reports were submitted by Mr. W. P. Densley, B.A.,…

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Ladies' Church Aid Silver Jubilee

The Methodist · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 16

A fine gathering was held at Auburn last Thursday to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of the L.C.A. Society, which was begun, on…

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Notes of the Week The Church's Responsibility

The Methodist · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 3

AMONG the many fine things said by the Rev. D. F. Brandt in his official address as Moderator of the Presbyterian General Assembly of New South Wales, at the Assembly's opening session in…

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