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Churches, 1934

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For Women Who invites communications by letter at "The Methodist" Office. REMINISCENCES After Forty Years

The Methodist · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 11

Mrs. John penman, widow of one of the ex-Presidents of our Conference, gives us a little glimpse into the past. About 60 years ago she entered her first parsonage in the circuit of St. Peters, which…

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Is Our Church Neglecting Its Opportunity with the Young People? a Critical Examination

The Methodist · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 4

"The time has come for a fearless—even a ruthless—examination of our traditional systems and methods, and I am convinced that from that must follow a recognition of the paramount claims of our young people to a larger share in our thought and work as a Church, than has been accorded them in the past."…

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Ruins of the Old Church at Boydtown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 11

This ambitious structure, a striking relic of Boydtown'a brief story, was built of red bricks manufactured on the spot…

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English Methodism. Relics of Uniting Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 9

There has been a number of elaborate and historic gatherings in connection with the recent Methodist Union in England, but none had a deeper interest and significance than a…

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Church Reunion. British Declaration. Bishop Kirkby's Comments

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 15

Bishop Kirkby, Diocesan Administrator, stated last evening that the legal effect of the declaration recently signed by leading representatives of the Church of England and…

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Sees Peril to Church in "Nominal" Christians

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 February 1934 · page 14

"NOT only bishops and priests, but also many of the laity, are anxious and distressed today concerning the peril that…

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Died Catholic Elgar's Deathbed Declaration London

The Sun · Sunday 25 February 1934 · page 1

"I am a Catholic, and a Roman Catholic," was Sir Edward Elgar's decisive death-bed declaration to the priest who was present…

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Moves Under Way for Church Unity

The Sun · Sunday 25 February 1934 · page 12

While negotiations are taking place in England for a union of the Church of England and the Protestant Free churches,…

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For Wider Parish

The Sun · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 7

From Bethnal Green, where there are nearly 6000 people in an area half a mile square, Rev, Cyril Britton arrived to-day by the Jervis Bay on his…

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The Churches. Harvest Festival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 15

A harvest festival was held at the Lyceum Hall yesterday after an address was delivered by the Rev. A. M. Sanders, of Manly. Special music included Maunder's "Song of…

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Late King Albert. Sympathy of Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 6

At St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Phillip-street, yesterday morning, the Rev. James McLeod said: "We have read, with sincere sorrow, of the death of King Albert of…

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"Narks" in the Church Not an Excuse to Stay Away

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 5

"In the Church, as in other institutions, there are persons commonly known as 'narks,' but that is no reason why people should keep away…

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Memorial Cross Archbishop Wright's Work for Church

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 February 1934 · page 7

At South Head Cemetery yesterday afternoon the Bishop Administrator, Right Rev. S. J. Kirkby, unveiled a Celtic cross memorial…

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Methodist Church. Conference Begins. First Reading of Stations

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 10

The Methodist Church s annual conference will begin in the Lyceum to-day,with pastoral sessions morning and afternoon, and with a young peoples' Demonstration to-night…

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Church Split in Germany Anti-clergy Movement Growing London

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 February 1934 · page 8

Despite the capitulation of its leaders, German opposition to the Clergy Movement is strengthening, says "The Times."…

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Methodist Conference

The Sun · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 11

The 33rd annual N.S.W. Conference of the Methodist Church in Australia will be officially opened tonight at the Lyceum Hall…

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Methodist Church. Annual Conference. Pastoral Session

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 18

The Methodist conference was opened in the Lyceum yesterday morning, the Rev. L. E. Bennett, presiding. After devotions, the president announced…

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Sensational Headlines From “The Catholic Leader” of Brisbane, Issue 15/2/34

Il Giornale Italiano · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 1

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Dr. Angus. Service at Mosman Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 18

Mr. William Munroe, in a letter to the "Herald," refers to a report of the service conducted by Dr. Angus at the Mosman Presbyterian Church on Sunday. He said the…

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Western Suburbs Churches Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 February 1934 · page 19

Results of matches in the 13th round of the A grade competition were:- Homebush Methodist 6-318 (closed), defeated Croydon Park Methodist, 175 (A. Willoughby 38,…

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