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Churches, 1924

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Churches

The Blue Mountain Echo · Saturday 5 January 1924 · page 5

Large congregations attended the several watch-night services, which were held at St. Hilda's, the congregational, and Methodist Churches,…

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The Catholic World. Westminster Hall

The Record of the Blue Mountains · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 45

After being in the hands of the restorers for several years, Westminster Hall, the sole vestige of the mediaeval Palace of Westminster, has been…

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The Catholic Cemetery Mayor's Statements Refuted by Parish Priest

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 2

As the result of comments made by Ald. Birney (Mayor) at the last meeting of Katoomba Council relative to the condition of the local…

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The New Pulpit Dedication Service at Congregational Church

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 7

A well-attended special service was held at the Congregational Church, Katoomba, on Sunday morning, the occasion being the…

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New Methodist Church at Blackheath

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 25 April 1924 · page 7

A very old and valued friend of the Methodists in Mrs. C. T. Newman was selected to perform the opening ceremony of the new Methodist…

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Anglican Church Notes

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 27 June 1924 · page 2

These few notes, which should be of interest to all Anglicans, are culled from St. Hilda's "Parish Paper," just to hand:—…

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New Movement the St. Hilda's Church of England Hostel Is Now Well-established at Katoomba Useful Niche Filled

The Katoomba Daily · Monday 21 July 1924 · page 3

It is cheering to still find definite indications of progress and expansion in our city, and especially so in the present instance, when the…

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Church Hymns

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 25 July 1924 · page 7

Dear Brethren,-Let us meditate for a few brief moments or this all important subject. I'll do the meditating, and you just. follow as best…

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New Year Fair Rev. Father Sheehy Is Again Active in Rasing Funds for Local Churches Success Assured

The Katoomba Daily · Monday 11 August 1924 · page 3

As a result of the splendid success attending his effort in connection with the Leura New Year Fair last year, Rev. Father Sheehy intends…

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£3000 for Church

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 19 September 1924 · page 7

The members of the Presbyterian Church of Blackheath are to he provided with a new building generosity of Mr…

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Fashionable Wedding Canice's Church Is the Scene of Brilliant Function on Wednesday Hanrahan--gearin

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 19 September 1924 · page 3

''Happy is the bride that the sun ides on." If there is anything in is statement, Mrs. Leo. Hanrahan, Miss Nance Gearin, should be the…

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43rd Anniversary Special Services Held in the Congregational Church

The Katoomba Daily · Wednesday 19 November 1924 · page 2

The Congregational Church was the first church to be established it Katoomba and on Sunday last it reached its 43rd anniversary. The…

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Baptist School Church to Be Officially Opened at North Leura on

The Katoomba Daily · Wednesday 26 November 1924 · page 1

The official opening of the new Baptist School Church at King's Road, North Leura, will take place on Sunday afternoon next, at 3…

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New School Church Officially Opened at Leubb

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 4 December 1924 · page 2

The new Baptist School Church North Leura was officially opened Sunday afternoon last, at 3 p.a. A large company of worshippe…

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New Baptist Church at North Leura

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 5 December 1924 · page 1

The new Baptist School Church at North Leura was officially opened on Sunday afternoon last, in the presence of a large gathering. At 3…

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Bobbed Hair 500 Years Ago Modern Note in an Old Church Painting

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 9 December 1924 · page 3

"Bobbed hair" is so far from being a modern fashion for women that it has just been found in a picture painted over 500 years ago…

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Anniversary Services Methodist Sunday School

The Blue Mountain Echo · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 10

The anniversary services of the Katoomba Methodist Sunday School were held last Sunday, Rev. R. C. Oakley conducting morning and…

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The Nativity Excellent Performances at the Presbyterian Church

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 30 December 1924 · page 2

Great credit is due to Mr. Stan Rowe and his choir, who after only eight weeks of training presented in a most excellent manner the…

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