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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Churches

Churches, 1908

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Anglican Church News

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 December 1908 · page 2

On Thursday last, Right Rev. Dr. Camidge distributed the prizes at Wolaroi Grammar School, Orange, of which the Rev. A. J. Rolfe is principal. On Sunday his Lordship…

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Portland. Ridiculous Train Service--a New Sodality--opening the Presbyterian Church--a Chapter of Accidents

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 16 December 1908 · page 3

The directors of the commonwealth Portland Cement Company were in town on Saturday when a board meeting was held. Three of the directors, Dr. Schiedel…

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Portland Presbyterian Church

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 14

The Presbyterian Church, Portland, was opened and dedicated for public worship on Sunday last by the Rev. Dr. Clouston, ex-Moderator of the…

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Catholic School Savings Bank Bishop Dunne in Approval

National Advocate · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 2

In the course of his address at the Patrician Brothers' school, Bathurst, yesterday, Bishiop Dunne said that to the ordinary school course there had of…

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United Church Service at Gulgong

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 15

The reformed churches at Gulgong are joining together for the purpose of holding an united service on Christmas night. The service is to be held in St…

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Union Church at Beryl

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 December 1908 · page 15

At a meeting of residents held at Beryl last week it was decided to have a Union Church erected, to be opened to all Protestant denominations,…

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Methodist Church

Molong Argus · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 4

December 20—Molong at 11 and 7.30 and the Shades at 3 by Rev. H. Redman. Garra at 3 by Mr. C. S. Hawker, and at 7.30 by Mr E. Brooks. Lochwood at 11…

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Portland Methodist Church

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 3

A unique service was held in the above church recently, the occasion being the conducting by the Rev. B. Hobson of the first of the series of his popular song services. A…

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Manildra. Laying the Foundation Stone of St. Luke Church of England

Molong Argus · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 7

Monday last was an important day for the people of Manildra and district, but more especially for those of them who belong to the Church of…

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Church of England Fair

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 4

The fancy fair in aid of the Church of England was continued in the Oddfellows Hall last night, when there was a fair attendance. The programme of…

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St. Paul's Church of England. Fairylike Fancy Fair

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 18 December 1908 · page 6

A most charming bazaar, or, in reality, "fancy fair," in aid of the parish fund of St. Paul's Church of England, Lithgow, was opened by Mrs. J. L. Brown in the…

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Catholic Education

National Advocate · Saturday 19 December 1908 · page 4

Referring, in the course of an address at a school function yesterday morning , to the high standard of efficiency in the Catholic schools in the Bathurst district, as disclosed…

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Xmas Church Festival

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 19 December 1908 · page 10

THE services at St. John's Church on Xmas Day will include a sacred solo, "The Gate of Mercy," sung by Master Keith Matheson, of Scots' College…

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St. Paul's. Presbyterian Church. [?]ncert in Aid of the Jubilee Thanksgiving Fund

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 2

Although the night was stiflingly [?]ot and the air indoors was almost asphyxiating, there was a goodly at tendance at St. Paul's Jubilee…

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Church of England Bazaar

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 21 December 1908 · page 2

The bazaar was continued on Friday and Saturday nights, when there were good attendances, particularly on Saturday night. On Friday night there was a…

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The Churches

National Advocate · Thursday 24 December 1908 · page 5

The services in the Kelso Parish for Christmas Day are as follow; Kelso, 7.30 a.m., and 11 a.m.; Raglan, 8 a.m. (H.C.), and 8 p.m.; Peel, 8 p.m…

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Gulgong United Church Services

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 24 December 1908 · page 17

A united service in which the members of the Church of England, Presbyterian, Methodist and Salvation Army denominations will take…

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Methodist Church

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 28 December 1908 · page 2

A choral service was held in the Methodist church, and was very well attended. The Rev. F. Duesbury conducted the service and preached from Gal. iv, 4: "In…

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The Churches

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 28 December 1908 · page 2

In St. Paul's Parish Hall special Christmas services were conducted by the Rev. Dixon Hudson. There was a good congregation at the morning service, when the…

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Methodist Church

Leader · Tuesday 29 December 1908 · page 1

The Rev. F. C. Boyer conducted a special service in the Orange Methodist. Church on Christmas morning, at 11 o’clock. The rev. pastor, before…

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