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Churches, 1936

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Riots in Spain. Fascist Centres Closed. Church Statues Protected. London, March 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 12

Reports from Madrid state that the Government has closed Fascist centres throughout Spain, in an effort to stop the riots, which have been proceeding for some days. More…

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Church Films. Project in Scotland. LONDON, March 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 11

The Scottish Churches may soon show their own films. It is proposed, under the leadership of the Church of Scotland, to build studios in which a professional director will…

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City Council. Church School Rates "Should Be Collected." Auditor-general's Comment

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 11

The Auditor-General (Mr. J. spence), in his, report on the City Council funds for the year ended December 31, 1934, referred to arrears of rates owing on certain, church…

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Christian Science Churches

The St George Call · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 6

“Substance” was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sun day. The Golden Text was “Honor the Lord with thy substance and with…

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Church May Turn To The Movies Powerful Effect on Masses

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 7

"THE Church to-day must realise that it has no method of presentation which can compete effectively with the moving film."…

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Successful Dance R.C. Church Building [?]und

The Biz · Friday 20 March 1936 · page 6

A very successful euchre party and dance was held in the Cabramatta Town Hall on Saturday, March 14; in aid of the Catholic Church building fund. A…

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The Newcastle Central Methodist Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 1

THE origins of Newcastle Methodism are lost in the dim and distant past. The most painstaking inquiry has failed to establish any…

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Newtown Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 3

There are two vacancies in the Training Home at Newtown, which is in association with the C.M.M. Evangelists' Home. This affords an excellent opportunity for young men wishing to…

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Presbyterian Fair

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 4

The Penrith Presbyterian Fair will be held in the Masonic Hall. Penrith on 3rd April, in aid of the Sunday School Hall fund…

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Native Mission Party

The Methodist · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 12

A party of Native Missionaries will arrive in Sydney by the "Niagara" to-day, Saturday, 21st March. The party includes Ropate Varo, a Fijian teacher of acknowledged ability. He speaks…

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Eightieth Anniversary of Peakhurst Methodist Church Dedication of New Stone Fence and Memorial Gates

The Methodist · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 7

On Saturday, March 7 th,. Peakhurst Methodists celebrated their eightieth anniversary, when also the new stone fence and memorial gates were dedicated to the Peake family…

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CYCLONE Devastates Island. Mission Buildings Demolished. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 17

Mornington Island, in the Gulf of Carpentaria, has been devastated by a cyclone. Th[?] Presbyterian mission station buildings and church were…

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Trade Mission. No Specific Demands. But Want Co-operation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 17

Sir Ernest Thompson, leader of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce mission to Australia, said yesterday that statements had been made that the mission would present…

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St. John's Church of England

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 2

An enjoyable social evening was held in the Mt. Druitt Hall on Wednesday night, 11th inst. Those present were pleased to welcome back the Rector,…

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Orchard Hills Ladies' Church Aid Anniversary

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 2

The birthday gathering of Orchard Hills Methodist Ladies' Church Ald was held on Tuesday. Rev. A. E. Putland presided. About 40 ladies…

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Church Services

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 7

Church of England services for this Sunday, 22nd March (Fourth Sunday in Lent), will be held at Springwood at 11 (H.C.) and 7.15; Glenbrook, 7.30:…

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The Churches. St. John's, Parramatta. Rector Inducted

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 11

Archdeacon Begb[?]e on Wednesday evening waa inducted as rector of St. John's, Parramatta, in succession to Archdeacon Johnstone, now registrar of the diocese of Sydney…

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Improving Sound Equipment In Church

The Sun · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 4

The historic church of St. Thomas's, North Sydney, is being equipped with a modern sound reinforcement system by A.W.A…

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Church Sound System

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 10

The historic church of St. Thomas North Sydney, is being equipped with a modern sound reinforcement system by Amalgamated Wireless. The…

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Clergy Are Wanted in Sydney Concern in the Church of England

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 March 1936 · page 3

Archdeacon S. M. Johnstone, Diocesan Registrar, is concerned over the lack of ordained ministers within the Church of England, especially in the…

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