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Churches, 1911

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Methodist Concert

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 6 January 1911 · page 8

One of the best concerts held in connection with the Katoomba Methodist Church was held on Wednesday evening last. The overture was played by Miss…

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Local and General. Leura Presbyterian Church

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 6 January 1911 · page 8

Attention is again called to the Sale of Work to be held in the Leura Hall on the 6th and 7th January. Great preparations are being made for the event, and…

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St. Canice's Church

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 13 January 1911 · page 8

Since last November the various works in connection with the contract for the building of the Sanctuary, Baptistry and Bell tower of the above Church, have…

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Methodist Fair

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 20 January 1911 · page 8

The Fair and Industrial Exhibition, held in connection with the Katoomba Methodist Church, was opened on Wednesday afternoon, 11th instant. The…

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Local and General. Leura Presbyterian Church

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 20 January 1911 · page 8

The Rev. W. F. McQueen, of Wollahra, will conduct the morning service in the Leura Presbyterian Church on Sunday next. Mr McQueen is well…

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The Catholic Euchre Party

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 27 January 1911 · page 11

Last Wednesday evening a euchre party, and dance was held in the two College halls at Mount St. Mary's Convent, and its social and financial…

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Conference Mission

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 10 February 1911 · page 8

The final stage of the Conference for 1911 of the Aborigine Inland Mission, which has been held in Katoomba, was reached on Tuesday by the departure of…

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A Mission Christening

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 8

Mr Hughes' infant daughter (Emily) was baptized at the United Mission Church on Sunday afternoon last. Mr Grant who officiated, gave an appropriate…

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Special Church Service

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 17 February 1911 · page 9

The services next Sunday at Emmanuel Church, Lawson, will be of a special character. At 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. there will be Harvest Thanksgiving…

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Mt. Victoria Presbyterian Church

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 24 February 1911 · page 9

A generous offer has been made by Mr and Mrs J. R. Alston, of Closeburn, to enclose the Presbyterian Church proerty at Mt. Victoria with a substantial…

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Methodist Harvest Festival

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 3 March 1911 · page 4

Last Sunday, the Methodist Church held their "Harvest Home" with much rejoicing and thanksgiving. The Rev. R. M. Laverty preached an eloquent…

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Social at Congregational Church

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 10 March 1911 · page 4

Quite a pleasant social evening, was spent at the Congregational Church on Monday evening, in aid of the new building fund. There was an excellent…

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Catholic Annual Easter Social and Art Union Drawing

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 21 April 1911 · page 7

The above entertainment was held in the grand halls of Mt. St. Mary's College, on Raster Monday night. In spite of the inclement weather, close on fifty couples attended,…

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Church Services

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 21 April 1911 · page 5

The Rev. T. F. Potts delivered a lecture on the Holy Land in the Methodist Church on Good Friday evening, with illustrations—reproductions of scenes…

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Anglican Easter Meeting

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 28 April 1911 · page 4

The annual Easter Vestry Meeting of of S. Hilda's Church was held at the Rectory on Tuesday evening last. The Acting Rector (Rev. H. A. C. Rowsell)…

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Catholic Demonstration

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 2 June 1911 · page 3

In addition to the big demonstration held in connection with the local Public School, a pretty though Perhaps inappropriate demonstration was held in the…

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Service at St. Hilda's Church

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 30 June 1911 · page 3

At 11 o'clock on Thursday morning, a large congregation assembled at St. Hilda's Church. In answer to a special invitation, the Mayor, Aldermen and…

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Congregational Church Concert

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 21 July 1911 · page 5

An excellent programme was presented at the concert given in connection with the Congregational church on Tuesday evening. Wet weather had…

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A Church Built in a Day. a Mountaineer "Director of Ceremonies."

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 20 October 1911 · page 6

Many people have been greatly interested in reading about the marvellous manner in which a Baptist Church at Sefton Park was built in a day last…

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Methodist Synod

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 27 October 1911 · page 4

Next week representatives of the Methodist Church throughout the Parramatta district will congregate in Katoomba for the Annual Synod. The…

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