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Churches, 1918

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Anglican Effort for Betterment

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 4 January 1918 · page 8

Under the guiding hand of the Rev. C. Hughesdon, a branch of the Church of England Men's Society has been formed, run in connection with St. Hilda's…

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Katoomba Baptist Church

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 11 January 1918 · page 4

The first anniversary of the opening of the new Church building was celebrated on Sunday last, the Rev. G. J. Mackay being the preacher. The morning service was well attended, and in…

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Leura Methodist Church. Sunday School Anniversary

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 4

The handsome Methodist Church at Leura looked its best on Sunday last. The floral decorations were lasteful and profuse, while the children in their pretty white dresses and…

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Grand Sacred Concert. St. Canice's Church

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 1 February 1918 · page 2

On Sunday evening a high class Snored Concert will be hold in above in aid of the Sister of Charity Stall at the great Katoomba Carnival now running. There concerts after church…

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St. James' Church, Hazelbrook

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 3

On Wednesday a pleasing function took place in Emmanuel Church parish hall at Lawson, when Hazelbrook, Lawson and Wentworth Falls joined in giving Rev. S. A. Turner a…

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Congregational Church

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 7

At a recent meeting of the ladies of the above Church, it was decided, at the request of the Dinconate, to endeavour to raise £200 at the forthcoming floral fair to be held in the…

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St. Hilda's Church of England. Weloome Gifts

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 15 February 1918 · page 7

The following extract is taken from St. Hilda's "Parish Paper":— Our Church has been beautified and enriched by two most valued Christmas gifts, viz.,…

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Presbyterian Anniversary

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 1 March 1918 · page 5

The Sabbath School Anniversary services of the Presbyterian Church were held last Sunday. The morning service was taken by the Rev. H. J. Hutchison,…

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Local and General. Church Concert

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 15 March 1918 · page 2

A concert in aid of the Church of England building fund will beheld in St. Hilda's Parish Hull on Thursday evening, March 21st. A good programme is promised, and therefore an…

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Methodist Anniversary

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 12 April 1918 · page 3

The anniversary of the Katoomba Methodist Church was celebrated by special services on Sunday last, Large congregations were present, Hint of the evening overtaxing the…

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St. Hilda's Church. Annual, Vestry Meeting

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 26 April 1918 · page 6

The annual vestry meeting of St. Hilda's Church was held in the school hall on Monday evening the Rev. C. Hughesdon presiding. The wardens report for the year ending…

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Anglican Valedictory. Farewell to Rev. C. HUGHESDON

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 3 May 1918 · page 5

The departing Rector of St. Hilda's Church of England must feel that he has made a host of friends and well-wishers during his some what short stay in Katoomba, for the large…

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The Anglican Communion. Induction of Rev. Joseph Best

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 2

A service for the purpose of formally handing over the parish of Katoomba to the charge of the Rev. Joseph Best was held at St. Hilda's Church on Tuesday night, the Ven…

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Empty Churches. to the Editor

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 5

Sir,—Having toured the world, and during the past 10 years visited many parts of Australia with the greatest evangelists on tour, Dr. Wilbur Chapman and Charles R…

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Local and General. Presbyterian Anniversary

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 5 July 1918 · page 2

The Katoomba Presbyterian Church, will celebrate its Sixth Anniversary on Sunday the 14th July, when the Right Rev. Moderator will conduct the services. On Monday, 15th July,…

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Presbyterian Anniversary

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 19 July 1918 · page 4

The anniversary services were held last Sunday, when the Right Rev. Moderator, D. Smith, M.A., preached in the morning from the exclamation, He led me in the way," the…

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St. Hilda's Parish Paper

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 6

There is n practical tone about Die above print since Rev. J. Best assumed control of the editorial work, From its August issue just to hand, we cull the following items of public…

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United Mission Study School

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 6

Commencing on Monday, September 2nd, and extending to the 6th, the school will be held in the Methodist Church. Katoomba, each evening. At 7.15 o'clock there will be a Brief Talk…

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The Church Choir

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 23 August 1918 · page 6

Whilst we are thankful to those members who at present attend the practices and services and give as their valuable help, yet we should be pleased to welcome others, especially…

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Local and General. French Mission on the Mountains

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 13 September 1918 · page 2

General Pan and members of the French Mission will pass through Katoomba to-morrow. They will arrive at Wentworth Falls by train at 11.32 a.m. and will motor to Inspect the Falls…

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