Intercession Sunday Draws Large Northamm Congregations
Large congregations attended intercession services in Northamm churches on Sunday with wall-to-wall attendance. Sermons appropriate to the occasion were preached across all services.
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Newspaper
Goomalling Dowerin Mail
Location
Goomalling, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1915
Page
3
Large congregations attended intercession services in Northamm churches on Sunday with wall-to-wall attendance. Sermons appropriate to the occasion were preached across all services.
The Presbyterian Church held a day of intercession and prayer with sermons by the Right Rev. F Turton and Mr McLaren. Officials urged prayer for victory, national righteousness, and to curb moral decay such as Sunday desecration and gambling. Special music and large congregations marked the evening service.
Large congregations attended three services at Wesley Church with Rev G McLaren preaching on prayer. He said prayer is a heart language not a ritual act, urging belief that God hears and provides, and to pray for the war effort and those affected.
The day began with a 7.30 am Celebration of the Holy Mysteries and a penitential Litany. Intercessory prayers followed the consecration of the Holy Elements. At 10 am a large group of children participated as the Rector urged support to help Belgian children, with a summary of their sufferings.
Officials report a touring group will depart Fremantle on January 9 covering seven fading land towns. A new programme replaces the old after wartime costs rise, with performances at Northam on Friday and box plans at Castle dine’s.
The paragraph portrays Grand Admiral Tirpitz as an ardent admirer of British institutions, a rare stance in Germany. It notes his education of German sailors by British models, his openness against Kaiser Wilhelm, and his willingness to speak his mind even when opposed.
Eye Witness describes six days of bombardment near Ypres from November 4 to 9 with German attacks wearied by shells and local assaults. Indians capture trenches, French and British artillery devastate villages, and German recruits suffer heavy losses as youths rush to front lines.
Fragmentary text describes a horse race scene with crowd cheers and racing terms but remains largely unreadable. It hints at gamblers or owners like Jack Cody and Tattersalls but lacks clear names, dates, or event details to confirm a specific historic record.
The Victoria Cross is awarded to Captain Douglas Reynold, Captain Wright, Lieutenant M. J. Drase, Captain HLS Rankin, and other Royal Fusiliers and Battery officers for brave actions at Le Cateau, Pinse Joup, and in front line battles on August 24 and September 14, 1914. Wounded or mortally wounded r ecounted, several officers also noted for aiding troops and directing artillery under heavy fire. The article lists additional collaborators and details their heroic acts and circumstances.
A historical analysis describes how private elevator companies controlled wheat storage and the market, charging fees for weighing and cleaning while railways handled shipments. It notes growers' push for reform led by Parliament and a 20 year process toward remedy through railway regulation.
A happy New Year's Eve event at Minnivale's Agricultural Hall welcomed in year. Fifty couples danced and cheered as "God Save the King" rang out among residents of the British Empire, marking a festive communal celebration.
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