Descriptive Appeals and Rules Recited in Jaffray Letter
A reader letter from Numurkah dated 20/12/26 discusses appeals over church rules, charity acts, and baptism practices across denominations. It laments differing church doctrines, urges community subscriptions to aid the needy, and cites Sabbath observance as a fixed command without exemptions.
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H. J. Glenny
The Stranger's Xmas Letter on Sabbath Observance
A personal letter discusses Christmas, the Sabbath commandment, and what defines rest from work. The author critiques religious observance today, urges teachers to explain Sabbath purpose, and argues the day was made for humanity, not rigid rule worship.
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Australie
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District News Katamatite headmaster reports successful year
The State school head master Mr C Sinclair notes six merit certificate candidates with five successful and five qualifying certificate recipients. He highlights Peggy Stevens and others, plus Everett's Business College scholarship attempts. The piece urges Australians to welcome new settlers, inviting them to join Christmas celebrations and easing loneliness in the bush with neighborly hospitality.
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Mallee
Australia
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Mildura
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Nemarkah High and State Schools Wind Up the Year
Nemarkah High and State Schools closed the year with a speech night at Mechanics Hall attended by many parents. F A Guenther, chair of the school committee, praised the young school’s progress and urged public recognition to inspire future effort. A short program featured piano duet Summer Ride, school chorus Come in the Fair and Vive la Compagnie, violin solo Elsa Guenther, band numbers by Numurkah Town Band, and readings by students.
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F. A. Guenther
Numurkah
Guenther
Patty Martin
Jean McMillan
Elsa Guenther
Numurkah Town Band
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Jean Girdler
Bery Modison
Muriel McHutchison
Lowrie
Ele Cai
Mentary
Bendigo
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M. Ball
Evelyn Shaw
McNamara
de- Friel McHutchison
Maggie Croz
McHutchison
Webster
Geo. Moss
Murtd
Maggie Crozier
Ruth Shaw
Gwen Mcmade
Hutchison
Jack Wood
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Sunday and the Catholic Church in Numurkah
The school council mourns Dr J. Christie and notes improvements at Numurkah H.E. including a new shelter pavilion and plans for domestic and manual arts centers. It discusses Sunday observance, Catholic authority, and the school’s education program with prize lists, certificates, and calls for parental cooperation.
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Hle.s. Dlamea
Catholic Sunday Faith Trumps Puritan Observance
A discussion of Sunday as a Christian festival contrasts Catholic and Puritan views. It asserts the Catholic Church sanctifies joyous worship on Sunday, counters Puritan Sunday misinterpretations, and emphasizes faith’s resilience against secular distractions. The piece argues Christ’s resurrection underpins Sunday celebration and the church’s broad, steadfast witness.
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