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Churches, 1923

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The Healing Mission. the Medical View

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 17 May 1923 · page 2

A medico writes:—I beg to submit for publication a cutting from a recent issue of the "British Medical Journal," containing some excerpts from…

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Amusements and the Church Wyong Rector's Views

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 24 May 1923 · page 18

Preaching in St. James' Church of England, Wyong, on Sunday last, the Rev. W. M. Herford asked his congregation to compare the amount of…

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Presbyterian Church

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 21 June 1923 · page 18

The Right Rev. Thain Anderson, M.A., Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in N.S.W., who visited Gosford on Saturday and Sunday, June 9th and…

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Innovation in Church

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 2 August 1923 · page 7

Following the evening service in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church last Sunday (says the Mudgee "Guardian") there was held in the school hall from…

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Mission at the Catholic Church

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 16 August 1923 · page 10

It is just 12 mouths since Rev. Father Perkins, M.S.C., preached the last Mission at the Catholic Church, Gosford. On Sunday next another Mission…

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Catholic Mission at Gosford

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 10

A week's Mission began in the Catholic Church, Gosford, last Sunday, and notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather, it has been most successful,…

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Church of England

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1923 · page 6

Church of England matters are moving apace in Ourimbah. The last Guild Social, before the big Bazaar, takes place on Saturday night next, when a…

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Church of England

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 30 August 1923 · page 12

An Assistant Curate will be appointed to the Parish of Wyong in the near future. The appointment is found necessary on account of the growth of the…

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Catholic Church Bazaar, Woy Woy

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 10

For some time past the Catholics of Woy Woy have been working very hard for the Bazaar. This event was opened on "Wednesday afternoon by the Very…

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Methodist Church Annual Spring Fair

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 17

The annual Spring Fair was held in the School of Arts last Friday and Saturday. The Hall presented a gay appearance, and the various stalls were…

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Gosford Methodist Fair

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 12

The final meeting in connection with the Gosford Methodist Spring Fair was held on Tuesday evening, 30th October. The balance-sheet was read and…

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Rev. E. R. B. Gribble's Forrest River Mission

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 15

In the September "A.B.M. Review," Mr. A. J. Batchelor gives an account of his visit to the Forrest River Mission in the far North-West Australia…

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Church of England Men's Club

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 1 November 1923 · page 12

The above Club is well equipped, for the benefit of members, with cards, draughts, punching ball and boxing gloves, &c. Experienced and qualified…

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New Mission Hall at Tuggerah Entrance

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 19

Good progress is being made with the erection of the Mission Hall at The Entrance. Mr. H. Swadling, the contractor, is making a good job of…

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Methodist Church Circuit Notes

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 9

The Lisarow Xmas Tree and Fair will be held on 14th and 15th December, to be opened on 14th at 3 p.m. by Mrs. G. J. Staples, remaining open each…

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Presbyterian Tennis Club

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 10

A special meeting of the above Club was held on Tuesday night to welcome the Rev. L. Baines, and to discuss other business. The Secretary, Miss Walsh…

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Church of England Gosford's Electric Light Committee. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 3

Sir,—After waiting patiently all these years for a decent light to see by, we did hope that when an expensive system was installed it would give…

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Forrest River Mission

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 November 1923 · page 15

In regard to a recent appeal in the "Times" on behalf of Rev. E. R. B. Gribble's Mission, grateful thanks are extended to the sender of a parcel from…

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Church of England Lighting Scheme. To the Editor

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 22 November 1923 · page 9

Sir,—In your last issue, under cover of a nom-de-plume, "Disgusted " in no unmeasured terms condemns the electric lights just installed in the local…

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Forrest River Mission

The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate · Thursday 29 November 1923 · page 10

Mrs. Clifford acknowledges receipt of the following gifts for the aboriginals at Forrest River Mission:—Mrs. J. H. Paul, blankets; parcel of pipes, Mr…

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