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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Churches

Churches, 1898

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Arbor Day at the Presbyterian Church

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 26 August 1898 · page 4

Arbor Day is said to be an institution of American origin. The inspiration of its origin is credited to Governor-Morton of Nebraska. Twenty-five years ago, according to a writer in the Gentleman's…

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Church of England. Tea-meeting, Concert, Fancy Fair

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 August 1898 · page 7

MEMBERS of the Church of England, in Molong, having realised the fact that there are certain pecuniary obligations due by that body, also several improvements needed in…

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Congregational Church

National Advocate · Monday 29 August 1898 · page 2

The pulpit in this church was very ably filled yesterday, morning by Mr. G. Whalan, evening by Mr. W. Pascoe. This was owing to the departure of Mr. Tanner, who…

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Bathurst Wesleyan Church Social

National Advocate · Wednesday 31 August 1898 · page 2

A social was held in the Lecture Hall last evening, at which there was a good attendance. Mr. Price, the senior circuit steward, occupied the chair, and…

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Mission at Coonamble

National Advocate · Friday 2 September 1898 · page 2

The Rev. E. H. Lea, rector of St. Barnabas', South Bathurst, concluded a mission at the Church of England. Coonamble, on Tuesday evening…

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The New Organ at St. John’s Church

The Gulgong Advertiser and Western Districts Representative · Friday 2 September 1898 · page 13

As the Rev. Father Long said on Sunday last.” The new organ is now successfully launched on its musical career.” St, John’s Church…

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Sunny Corner News. R. C. Church Social. Sunny Corner

National Advocate · Monday 5 September 1898 · page 2

On Wednesday last a social, in aid of the R.C. Church funds, was held in the Victoria Hall at Sunny Corner. It was a fair success considering the bad…

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Sunny Corner Wesleyan Church

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 September 1898 · page 2

A very successful tree-planting ceremony took place on Friday in connection with the local Wesleyan church. Trees to represent the departments of the church work, such as…

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Improvements at Lithgow Primitive Methodist O H U.rc H.

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 September 1898 · page 6

The exterior of the Primitive Methodist church has lately been much renovated by cement, kalsomining, and reconstruction of the roof. The cost of these improvements is about…

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Baptist Church

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 September 1898 · page 2

There was a crowded congregation at the Baptist Church last night to witness the baptism of two candidates. Pastor Halmarick officiated…

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Presbyterian Church. Presbytery of Bathurst

National Advocate · Friday 16 September 1898 · page 2

The Presbytery of Bathurst met at Wellington on Wednesday, at 10 a.m. There were present—Rev. E. J. Thompson, Warren, Moderator ; the Revs. J…

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Union Church at Rydal

National Advocate · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 2

A site baring recently been granted for a "Union Church" at Rydal, a movement is now on foot to raise funds for the erection of a suitable building…

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Baptist Church

National Advocate · Saturday 17 September 1898 · page 2

The Rev, E. Price, president of the Baptist Union, arrived at Sunny Corner on Thursday to look after the interests of that church. The weather was beautifully fine…

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New Guinea. a Massacre by Bushmen. Sixteen Men Killed. an Anglican Mission Threatened. Samarai, September 12

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1898 · page 3

The bushmen living on the slopes of Mount Suckling have raided the villages near Masina, Collingwood Bay, and killed the Government chief and fifteen…

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The Political Situation. the Premiers Mission Unsuccesful. Still a Majority for Mr. Barton

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 September 1898 · page 2

It is admitted by the most st[?]ch friends of the Government candidate that the flying visit of the Premier to the district does not appear likely to be…

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Condobolin Church of England

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1898 · page 2

Efforts are being made by the Church of England community of Coudebolin, to raise money to discharge liabilities to the minister, and to that end they have resolved to…

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The Welsh Colliers. Acceptance of Parish Relief. Thousands of Electors Disfranchised. London

National Advocate · Thursday 22 September 1898 · page 3

Thousands of the coal miners in the South of Wales have been disfranchised through their acceptance of parish relief during the strike which was recently…

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Sydney Squibs. Land Value Taxation.-- Russian Policy. -- Marriage and Church Topics.-- Political

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 September 1898 · page 7

Mr. Rose is credited with having once made this statement:-- " Whatever the fiscal policy finally adopted by New South Wales may be, unless land- value taxation forms part of the…

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Union Church. Hampton

National Advocate · Saturday 24 September 1898 · page 2

A movement is on foot at Hampton to raise funds to complete the Union Church. The building of a similar edifice is the object of a like movement at Bydal…

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Congregational Church

National Advocate · Monday 26 September 1898 · page 2

Rev. B. Rhodes preached at the above church, George-street, yesterday morning and evening. In the evening there was an especially good attendance, and his subject…

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