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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Churches

Churches, 1887

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Congregational Church

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 20 January 1887 · page 2

ON Tuesday evening last a recognition tea and public meeting was held in the Congregational Church George-street, to welcome Rev. J. Foster, who has undertaken the pastorate of the…

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Outrage in a Cheshire Church

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 10 March 1887 · page 3

A Chester correspondent states that much indignation has been caused in the village of Hargreave, Cheshire, by an outrage which was perpetrated on Sunday evening during service…

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Bathurst Church Society

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 12 May 1887 · page 2

The annual tea and public meeting were held in the School of Arts Hall on Monday night. There was only a moderate attendance, but the proceedings were characterized by…

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Latest Telegrams. the Sixth Judge. Another Outrage. a Shooting Affair. Stamp Stealers. a Solicitor " Struck." Terrible Death. the Catholic Clergy and O'brien. Sydney, Friday evening

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 14 May 1887 · page 2

It is generally understood that Mr. Foster has been appointed sixth judge. Two candidates—John Shepherd and J. F. Smith—are already in tho field for the…

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Congregational Church

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 7 July 1887 · page 2

THE anniversary of the above church was celebrated on Monday evening last by a conversazione of a most enjoyable character. The weather was all against success, but a goodly number of the…

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Baptist Church

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 9 July 1887 · page 2

The half-yearly meeting of the members of the Baptist Church was held on Thursday evening. Tea was provided by ladies of the congregation, and there was a fair attendance of visitors…

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The Mission of Bees

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 23 August 1887 · page 4

But comparatively low people know the value of the bee to the various branches of horticulture. Many look upon the bee as a simple machine for the manufacture of honey,…

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Wesleyan Methodist Sustentation and Extension Society

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 September 1887 · page 1

The annual services in connection with the above were held in Bathurst on Sunday last, Rev. G. Lane, General Secretary of tho Society, preaching the sermons…

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Dubbo. Official Visitation of the Roman Catholic Bishop Ok Bathurst

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 22 September 1887 · page 3

On Saturday last, the Right Rev. Dr. Byrne, Roman Catholic Bishop of Bathurst, made his first official visit to Dubbo. He arrived by the mail train at halt-past nine o'clock, and was received at…

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Mr. Matthew Burnett's Gospel Temperance Mission

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 6 October 1887 · page 3

On Monday evening last Mr. Matthew Burnett delivered an address in the William-street Lecture Hall to a large audionce, the subject being "The battle fought and won."…

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Roman Catholic Church, Manildra

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 October 1887 · page 3

A correspondent states that a very successful Bruce Auction, tea meeting, and concert in connection with the Manildra R. C. Church took place on Wednesday, last week. The…

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Mr. Matthew Burnett's Gospel Temperance Mission. Pride of the West Good Templars

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 October 1887 · page 2

The Annual Gathering in connection with the Good Templar Lodge Pride of the West," was held on Thursday evening. The tea was provided by "Sisters" of the Order and was…

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The Wesleyan Church Concert

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 8 October 1887 · page 2

The concert which took place at the School of Arts on Wednesday last in aid of the funds of the local Wesleyan Church, resulted in what might fairly be termed an all-round success…

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Mr. Matthew Burnett's Gospel Temperance Mission. Lecture on Father Matthew

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 11 October 1887 · page 2

Mr. Burnett's lecture on Father Matthew wag delivered before a large gathering of the citizens on Friday evening last in the Oddfellow's Hall. The proceedings were commenced by the choir…

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Mr. Matthew Burnett's Gospel Temperance Mission

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 13 October 1887 · page 3

ON Monday night the closing meeting in connection with Mr. Burnett's Gospel Temperance Mission was held in the Hall of the School of Arts. After singing and prayer the hon. W. H. Suttor,…

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St. John's Church

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 22 October 1887 · page 2

At a parochial meeting of the wardens, &c., of St. John's Church recently held at the Vicarage, Mr. R. S. Stokes was elected to fill the offices of honorary secretary and treasurer. The…

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Bathurst City Mission. Annual Meeting

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 3 November 1887 · page 2

THE annual meeting in connection with the Bathurst City Missions was held in the Durham-street room on Monday evening, when there was a good attendance. The chair was occupied by Hon…

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A Snake in a Church

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 12 November 1887 · page 1

We have often hoard something about the church mouse which is supposed to find a quiet corner in sacred edifices but not until last Sunday morning; did we hear or see…

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St. John's Church. Wednesday Next, 23rd Instant

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 19 November 1887 · page 3

BRUCE AUCTION 3 p.m. on the Vicarage Grounds. An excellent M[?]eh Cow and Calf, Fat Sheep and Lambs, Hams, Poultry, Saddlery, Oats, Clothing Fancy Goods. All kinds of Produce and…

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Wesleyan Church

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 1 December 1887 · page 2

The anniversary of the opening of the Wesleyan Church, Willian-street, was celebrated on Tuesday night last by a social ten and public meeting. The weather was most unpropitious…

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