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Broken Hill & the Far West · Churches

Churches, 1899

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Terrible Fire in New York. a Millionaire's Family Parish. London, April 10

Western Grazier · Wednesday 12 April 1899 · page 3

Another terrible fire is reported from New York. The residence of Mr. William Andrews, the New York millionaire, was totally destroyed by…

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Presbyterian Church Federation

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 April 1899 · page 2

THE Federal Assembly of the Presbyterian Churches of Australia and Tasmania concluded its sissions in Sydney on Thursday. The principal business before the assembly…

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Bush Mission Work

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 April 1899 · page 2

FOR some years the Bible Christina Church of South Australia has been providing missionaries to some of the outlying sheep stations of South Australia and New South…

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The Church of Scotland. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 April 1899 · page 2

The joint committee appointed in connection with the proposed union of the Free Church of Scotland and the United Presbyterian Church has decided…

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The Wesley Church. Welcoming the New Clergymen

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 April 1899 · page 4

THE Revs. W Jeffries and T. B. Angwin, M.A., the recently-arrived Wesloyan clergymen, were formally welcomed at a reception meeting held in the Wesley Lecture Hall last…

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Raffling in Churches. Strong Condemnation by a Bishop

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 April 1899 · page 3

TROUBLE has arisen in Church of England circles at Armidale on account of raflling being carried on at a bazaar held at the Town Hall to raise funds to decrease the debt on…

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The Wesley Church

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 April 1899 · page 1

THE Revs. W Jeffries and T. B. Angwin, M.A., the recently-arrived Wesleyan clergymen, were formally welcomed at a reception meeting held in the Wesley Lecture Hall last…

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The Chinese Mission

Barrier Miner · Monday 1 May 1899 · page 3

THK Rev. George Gee Wah, head of the Chinese mission in Adelaide, is at present couductiug mission services is Broken Hill. Mr. Gee Wah paid a similar visit to the Hill…

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The Deaf and Dumb Mission

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 2 May 1899 · page 2

MR. C. HAWKINS, collector for the South Australian Deaf and Dumb Mission, which, it will be remembered, is now raising funds to establish a farm-home for aged, blind,…

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Anglican [?]Ynod. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 May 1899 · page 2

The Anglican Synod last night carried a motion for the introduction of religions instruction in State schools according to the system now in force in New South Wales…

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The Churches and Raffles. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 4 May 1899 · page 2

The commission of the Presbyterian General Assembly last night condemned "the evil example set by the Roman Catholic Church in its methods of raising money for…

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Highclass Music in Wilcannia. Sacred Concert in St. James' Church

Western Grazier · Saturday 6 May 1899 · page 2

Wednesday evening's concert in St. James' Church was one of the best of its kind that it has been our pleasure to attend. Few towns of the size of…

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Church of England Social

Barrier Miner · Thursday 11 May 1899 · page 2

A SUCCESSFUL social was held last night in the Town Hall in aid of the Church of England. A good programme was prepared. Amongst the pleasing items was the duet "When the…

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How the Methodist Churches Were Formed

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 2

THE Wesleyan Methodists were the followers of John and Charles Wesley, and the first society of the Methodist church was formed in 1739. At present the Rev. Hugh Price…

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Ritualism in England. Church Discipline Bill. Rejected by the Commons. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Friday 12 May 1899 · page 2

The second reading of the Church Discipline Bill was rejected in the House of Commons last night by 310 vote to 156…

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Accidents and Fatalities. [By Telegraph.] Dropped Dead Going to Church. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Monday 15 May 1899 · page 2

Mrs. Emily Cook, an aged woman, in company with her two daughters, was proceeding to church last night, when she dropped dead of heart disease…

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P.M. Church Social

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 17 May 1899 · page 2

The first of this winter's series of church socials was held in Blende-street P. M. Church on Monday night. There was a very good attendance, and the affair was successful…

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Presbyterian Church Concert

Western Grazier · Saturday 27 May 1899 · page 4

The concert in aid of the funds of St. Andrew's Church was held on Tuesday evening last, and was a great success. The Church was crowded,…

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Extraordinary Scene in Church. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 May 1899 · page 2

An extraordinary scene was witnessed at Christ Church, Brunswick, lost night. The Rev. Barley Sharp discoursed on "Romish Reforms," and referred in his address to…

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Union of Scottish Churches. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Monday 29 May 1899 · page 2

The General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland has, by 565 votes to 38, decided upon union with the United Presbyterian Church of Scotland…

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