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Churches, 1936

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Catholic Women's Section The Woman at Home— Posthumous

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 14

One will leave a tower To touch the golden sky, And one a blossomed bower For birds to sanctify…

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

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 17

The moonlight excursion will take place on Saturday, 22nd inst. A launch will leave Erskine-street Wharf at 8 p.m. and will proceed to Putney, where…

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SPORT N.S.W. Catholic Tennis Association. Days to Remember

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 28

Feb. 11.—Randwick Club's Theatre Party, Randwick Theatre. Feb. 16.—Presentation of Trophies Dance, Australian Hall…

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All About People: Tittle Tattle Radio Listeners. Tune in to-night (Thursday) at 9.45 to Station 2SM for the "Catholic Hour," sponsored by the "Catholic Press

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 24

Among the many distinguished prelates who attended the Sydney International Eucharistic Congress in 1928 was his Grace the Archbishop of Halifax, Nova Scotia…

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LOOKING Backwards Our Catholic Life of Long Ago Notes From Our Files of 1896

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 13

Here is an item about the then new Catholic Cathedral at Rockhampton, as published in our issue of September 5, sent down by our correspondent:—"Most…

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The Camp Retreat for Men. About 250 Catholics Gather at Fernvale. a Triumph of Catholic Organisation

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 18

"Enclosed retreats are the force that can do most towards sowing the seeds of Catholic Action... We earnestly desire to see come forth from these…

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Rev. Dr. Rumble M.S.C. and His Radio Talks to the Unseen World (Copyright throughout Australia.) Catholic Problem Solved Are We "A Fallen Race"? Pandora, Sydney

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 11

I have heard you speak often of original sin. But no modern man can accept that. As H. G. Wells says, mankind hasn't fallen. It has steadily risen…

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

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 5

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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Holy Cross Church, Helensburgh

The Catholic Press · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 28

Following extensive renovations, the Church of the Holy Cross, Helensburgh, will be formally re-opened on Sunday, February 23, at 3 p.m., by the Very Rev. Father…

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New Bell Pendle Hill Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 5

Formerly used at Wentworthville Fire Station, a deep-toned bell pealed forth a different message for Church of England parishioners at Pendle Hill on…

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Successful Fair Wentworthville Church Mayor's Compliment

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 17

Warmly complimenting Wentworthville Methodist Church on its plan to build a new church as soon as funds are available, the Mayor…

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South Granville St. Thomas' Church of England

The Broadcaster · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 1

Draped with streamers of black and royal purple, around a photograph of his late Majesty. King George, the pulpit commanded attention during the recent…

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The Rector's Letter Church of England Activities

The Broadcaster · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 3

Rev. A. J. Dyer, of Guildford. stated this month that the parish contained 5000 Auglicans, and he makes the appeal to 95 per cent. of his parishiones [?]…

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The Church As Saviour for All

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 11

I don't believe one can be spiritually saved front outside oneself. The Catholic Church is certainly the agent of salvation for those who belong…

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St. Bernadette Basilica Hoped for in Nevers. Move for Church in French Town

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 37

A movement to erect a Basilica at Nevers, dedicated to St. Bernadette, the shepherd girl of Lourdes, has been started, and the Sisters of Charity of Nevers…

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City Council. Rating Church Property

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 15

The finance committee of the City Council [?]ded. On the motion of Alderman Carroll, a meeting yesterday, to exem[?] from rating [?]tain Roman Catholic and Church of…

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Western Suburbs Churches Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 16

The eleventh round commenced last Saturday, when in A grade. R. Pleffer (St. Thomas'[?] Enfield) performed the "hat trick," taking 7-7, and L. Croker (H.T., Erskineville), 7-33. In B…

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Church Harvest Services

The Propeller · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 3

The annual harvest thanksgiving services of St. Aidan's Church of England, Hurstville Grove, and St. Peter's, Mortdale, were held last…

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CHURCH'S 21st BIRTHDAY

The Propeller · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 8

The twenty-first birthday celebrations of St. David's Church of England, Arncliffe, were held last Sunday, and continued during this week…

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Church Beauty Comfort Also Urged by Ministers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 6 February 1936 · page 8

Churches should be more comfortable and more beautiful inside, according to ministers of various denominations who yesterday…

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