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Churches, 1937

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Need More Anglican Clergymen in Sydney Diocese

The Sun · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 13

WITHIN the diocese of Sydney, there is a shortage of Anglican clergymen. Membership of the Church of England has doubled during the past 30 years, but, according to the Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Mowll), the increase in the number of clergy has not kept pace…

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Extension of Cathedral. Anglican Campaign. Goal of £250,000

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 14

The Archbishop of Sydney (Dr. Mowll) last night announced details of a project to extend St. Andrew's Cathedral, and to extend the work of the…

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Floral Gifts for Guests Catholic L.T.A. Bail

The Sun · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 22

EVERY woman guest in the official party at the annual ball of the New South Wales Catholic Lawn Tennis Association at Mark Poy's…

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In Melbourne The Church and the Army

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 21

ABOVE, LEFT: The Governor of Victoria (Lord Huntingfield) takes the salute. ABOVE, RIGHT: The Archbishop of Melbourne (Dr. Head) delivering his address. The review of the military, naval, and air…

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Things That Happened Here One Hundred Years Ago St. Andrew's Church

Sydney Mail · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 46

AT eleven in the forenoon (of Tuesday, 16th May, 1837) was laid the foundation stone of St. Andrew's Church. The Lord Bishop of Australia, attended by…

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Memorial to Francis Greenway at St. James’ Church

Construction and Real Estate Journal · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 6

In order to associate the, name of Francis Greenway, the architect of St. James' Church, Sydney, with the building, which is considered to be his masterpiece, 'a small tablet was unveiled on May…

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Fashions of 1600 Years Ago Church Pageant At Town Hall

The Sun · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 14

After centuries of dormancy, the question of tonsures has arisen to Vex an earnest band, of churchmen. This time the trouble is not serious…

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Spectacular Church Pageants

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 May 1937 · page 6

Church pageants to be held in Sydney Town Hall this week to celebrate St Andrew's Cathedral Centenary, are far more elaborate than any prevlously…

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Catholic Mission

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 7

There have been large attendances at the Catholic Mission which started last Sunday at St. Patrick's Church, Blacktown. The mission, which has been in charge…

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Presbyterian Church

Liverpool News · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 2

The exterior of the Presbyterian Church is being re-painted, and an effort is being made also to finance the re-painting of the rectory…

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Parish Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 2

A meeting of those interested in the forthcoming Parish Ball will be held in the School Hall, Rooty Hill, this Thursday night, 20th inst. at 8 p.m…

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The Anglican Betrayal

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 10

Quotation: "That the Anglican Church does not view this mater as narrowly as some of its crit[?]es imply may be seen from the fact that the Upper House of Convocation would…

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Presbyterian Anniversary

The Broadcaster · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 3

Merrylands Presbyterian Church celebrated 24 years of active service on Sunday last. Rev. Hugh Paton preached at the morning service to a very large…

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Mission Crusade

The Propeller · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 1

The mission crusade conducted in the Church of Christ, MacMahon St., Hurstville, will continue every night, Saturdays excepted, until Monday,…

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Catholic Ball

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 4
Also in Catholic Freeman's Journal

The annual Ball in aid of St. Nicholas' Church, Penrith, will be held in the Dungowan Theatre next Thursday evening, 27th inst., and promises…

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Glimpses Of Catholic Mission Life— the Kingliness of Love. a Few Statistics

Catholic Freeman's Journal · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 3

In the early days of Christianity, St. Ignatius of Antioch, in speaking of the Church of Rome said that it possessed the kingliness of love. This phrase may…

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St. Stephen's Parish Festival

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 4

St. Stephen's Parish Festival will be held in the Parish Hall, Penrith, on Monday next, 24th inst. The tea meeting will start at 6 p.m., organ…

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St. Marys Presbyterian Church Induction of Minister

Nepean Times · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 5

The Induction of Rev. R. W. Wannan into the Presbyterian charge of St. Marys-Rupertswood took place in the St. Marys Church on the afternoon of…

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Vii. Parish of South Grafton

The Catholic Press · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 10

South Grafton ranks among the oldest districts that were settled on the North toast. Soon after Richard Craig revealed his discovery of the big river in 1834…

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