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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Churches

Churches, 1897

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Wesleyan. Vale Road Church

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 February 1897 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon a large congregation assembled in the Vale Road Wesleyan Church, on which, 'occasion Rev. A. J. Webb preached. Special…

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Anglican Church Items

Molong Argus · Friday 12 February 1897 · page 2

THE Lord Bishop at Bathurst Diocese arrived by early train this morning and after lunch will proceed to Cumnock to preach at the Harvel Festival and will be the guest of Mr…

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Why Do Not More Men Attend Church

National Advocate · Friday 12 February 1897 · page 2

Indisputably women represent the largest percentage of any congregation. Why? A worthy divine intertiewed a hnndred men, and among prominent…

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The Presbyterian Moderator

National Advocate · Monday 15 February 1897 · page 2

On Saturday evening last, Mrs. J. H. Stewart of The Mount, entertained the Rt. Rev. A. M. Tait, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian…

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From a Presbyterian Point of View. Interview with the Right Rev. A. M. Tait

National Advocate · Monday 15 February 1897 · page 2

The Right Rev. A. M. Tait, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of N. S. Wales who is now on a visit to Bathurst, was…

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The Churches St. Stephen's

National Advocate · Monday 15 February 1897 · page 2

The Right Rev. A. M. Tait, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterinn Church of New South Wales, conducted services in the Church…

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The Churches. St. Stephens' Church. Re-opening Services

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 15 February 1897 · page 2

The re-opening services in connection with St. Stephens' Presbyterian Church were conducted, yesterday when the Rot. A. M. Tait, Moderator of the General Assembly, preached…

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Presbyterian Conversazione

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 16 February 1897 · page 3
Also in National Advocate

The conversazione in the Masonic Hall last evening in connection with the Moderator's visit to Bathurst was well attended, the takings exceeding £20. The ladies who…

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St. Barnabas' Church

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1897 · page 2

A sale of work was opened yesterday afternoon at St. Barnabas' Church, Milltown. At night a concert was held in connection with the display, when the…

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Anti-Catholic Bigotry. Statement by Cardinal Moran

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 23 February 1897 · page 2

The following appears in yesterday's Daily Telegraph:—Sir,—I have learned with surprises that not a few of our citizens have misinterpreted some words of mine as…

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FEDERATION. The following statement by the Cardinal appears in the "D.t.":—anti-catholic Bigotry

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1897 · page 2

I have learned with surprise that not a few of our citizens have misinterpreted some words of mine as reported in your issue of Thursday last. I am reported…

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Federation. the Cardinals Candidature. a Presbyterian Minister Speaks Out

National Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1897 · page 2

The Rev. George Hay delivered the following outspoken address in the Presbyterian Church, Canterbury, near Sydney, on Sunday last, from the text…

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A Church Celebration. SYDNEY, Thursday night

National Advocate · Friday 26 February 1897 · page 3

At Port Mucquarie last night the 69th anniversary of the opening of St. Thomas' Church was celebrated by a large congregation. The collection was…

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Methodist Union. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 27 February 1897 · page 3

The Adelaide Wesleyan Conference has voted in favour of Methodist union by a majority of 43…

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Methodist Union. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 3 March 1897 · page 3

At the Wesleyan Conference this morning the discussion on Methodist Union was resumed. The division will take place to-night…

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The Council of Churches. Sydney, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 March 1897 · page 2

At a meeting of the Council of Churches, the Primate presiding, it was decided to present a petition to the Federal Convention asking that on drawing…

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Wesleyan Conference. Methodist Union. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 4 March 1897 · page 3

The discussion on Methodist Union was continued yesterday. The nonunionists fought very strongly." On the motion of Rev. George Lane it was…

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Church Insurance. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 3

A proposal is before the Wesleyan Conference in New Zealand to establish a company with a capital of £10,000 to insure church property…

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Methodist Union

National Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 3

The Wesleyan Conference in Brisbane carried a resolution in favor of a union of the Wesleyan and Methodist Churches, by 38 votes to 9. The New…

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