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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Churches

Churches, 1896

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Monday. Methodist Union

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 7 September 1896 · page 3

In connection with the voting on the question of Methodist union in Victoria 29,000 voting papers were issued and between 11,000 to 12,000 were returned. The present…

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The Church S. S. Michael and John's

National Advocate · Monday 7 September 1896 · page 3

At S. S. Michael and John's Cathedral, yesterday, Bishop Byrne referred to the improvements which were being effected to the church, and which would cost when…

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St. Stephen's Church

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 September 1896 · page 2

The annual tea-meeting in connection with St. Stephen's Church will be held in the Masonic Hall to-night. The best arrangements have been made for the…

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St. Stephen's Church. Annual Tea Meeting

National Advocate · Thursday 10 September 1896 · page 2

The annual tea meeting in connection with St. Stephen's Church was held in the Masonic Hall last night under circumstances of the most enjoyable and…

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St. Stephen's Church. Anniversary Services

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 10 September 1896 · page 2

The anniversary of the Presbyterian Church was celebrated last evening by a [?]ea meeting in the Masonic Hall. The committee of management decided to try…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Saturday. Methodist Union

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 12 September 1896 · page 3

The latest official returns of the voting in Victoria and Tasmania on the question of Methodist. Union show an overwhelming majority in favor of the proposal…

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Methodist Union

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 15 September 1896 · page 3

The latest official returns of the Victorian vote on Methodist Union show over 16,000 for and 8000 odd against. A large majority is expected in New South…

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Proposed Catholic Bazaar

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1896 · page 2

Early this week a meeting was held at the Convent, at which 60 ladies were present. It was decided that a bazaar should be held early in February in aid…

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Notes and Notions. Bathurst and the Music Exams.— Churches and Shows—is the Sultan a Maniac?

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 September 1896 · page 2

Bathurst citizens seeing the great success of their daughters in the junior and intermediate examinations of the London Trinity College, have been much…

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District Intelligence. Sunny Corner. Church Matters

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 16 September 1896 · page 2

The Rev. Ward Harrison (Oberon) as deputation for the Sustentation and Extension Society, preached two eloquent sermons here morning and evening. last Sunday…

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Wesleyan Church, Millthorpe. a Banquet

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 17 September 1896 · page 2

The anniversary of the Wesleyan Church, Millthorpe, was celebrated yesterday, by a banquet held in the Good Templars' Hall. There was a large attendance, and the ladies…

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Millthorpe Wesleyan Church

National Advocate · Friday 18 September 1896 · page 2

In connection with the annual services of the Millthorpe Weeleyan Church a banquet in aid of the debt on the Church was held in the Good Templars Hall on…

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Latest Cablegrams. London, Friday. Australian Export Trade. Mr. John Cooke's Mission

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 21 September 1896 · page 3

Mr. John Cooke, of Victoria, who came to Europe in the interests of the Riverina Frozen Meat Company, has fished the Continent with the object of investigating the prospects…

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Queensland Anglican Church. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1896 · page 3

The Mt. Morgan mine owner, Mr. Darcy, has subscribed £250 in aid of the Anglican diocese of Rockhampton (Queensland.)…

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Open Column. We do not identify ourselves with the opinions of our Correspondents. Methodist Union. To the Editor of the Bathurst Free Press

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 23 September 1896 · page 3

Sir,—The vote of the adherents of the Methodist Church has to be cast by next Sunday: The question on which the said adherents have to vote is whether or not the junior Methodist…

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A Mean Thief. Church Money Stolen. Moree, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1896 · page 3

During Father McGuinness' absence at church to-day the Presbytery was broken into and church money amounting to £3 6s abstracted therefrom…

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St. Barnabas Church Fete

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 September 1896 · page 2

A fete in aid of extensions and improvements to St. Barnabas Church, South Bathurst, was opened at "Logan Brae" yesterday afternoon. Previous…

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Parish Council Humour

Molong Argus · Friday 25 September 1896 · page 1

The parish council elections have just taken place in Scotland and the "People's Journal" gives at me specimens of the humour manifested on the occasion. A country voter, where there…

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Wesleyan Church Improvements

Molong Argus · Friday 25 September 1896 · page 2

On Thursday evening the local Wesleyan Church was illuminated with gas for the first time and the improvement on the old system will add to the…

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Baptist Church. Complimentary Social

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 25 September 1896 · page 2

A meeting of the adherents of the Baptist Church will held left night for the purpose of tendering to Pastor Worboys a complimentary social. The chair was occupied…

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