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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Churches

Churches, 1908

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Methodist Church

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 2

The sessions of the District Synod will commence in the Goldsmith-street Lecture-hall on Tuesday, 27th, at 10 a.m. The chairman of the district, the Rev. Charles Jones, will preside, and there will be…

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Goldsmith-street Methodist Church

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 2

At the last quarterly meeting of the Goldsmith-street Circuit it was unanimously resolved to invite the Rev J. H. Lewin, of Katoomba, to the circuit for the next…

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St. Andrew’s Church

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 2

Sunday, 18th inst. was Children’s Day in the Presbyterian Church of Australia and in St. Andrew’s Yass, it was also the occasion of the…

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Lagoon-street Methodist Church. Sunday-school Anniversary

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 6

The Lagoon-street Church was crowded on Thursday evening, the occasion being the anniversary of the Sunday-school. One end of the church was occupied by a platform, nicely…

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Methodist District Synod

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 2

The sessions of the annual Goulburn Synod of the Methodist Church commenced this (Tuesday) morning at 10. The Rev. Chas. Jones, chairman of the Synod, presided, and ministers from all…

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Methodist Church Synod

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 29 October 1908 · page 4

The sessions were resumed in the Goldsmith-street Lecture Hall at 2.15 p.m. On Tuesday. The Rev. J. W. Holden, of Bowral, was reported as due for removal at…

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Methodist Synod

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 29 October 1908 · page 2

The Synod was continued on Wednesday evening. The property returns submitted by the Rev. G. A. Reeve were to the effect that enlargements…

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Methodist Church, Goldsmith-street

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 6

The quarterly social of the church member and friends was held on Thursday evening in the Lecture Hall. The occasion was taken advantage of to give a very hearty welcome to the…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2

We are pleased that we are able to report that access was writ, large over the annual flower show organised by the committee of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church. The show opened on…

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Burglars in a Church. Desecration of an Altar

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 6

The famous and picturesque parish church of Beddington, Surrey, has been subjected to a remarkable sacrilegious outrage…

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Church Decorum

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2

It is to be regretted that [?] the [?] at St. John’s oh Wednesday [?] the Rev [?] Howell was called [?] to ex[?] late with those present at the back of the [?]…

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Church of England

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 4

The Church of England Sunday-schools picnic at Lake Bathurst on Friday was a great success. The Bishop on his arrival addressed the children, expressing his pleasure at being at their…

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Girl Dies in Church

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 4

Singleton, Sunday.—Olive Bullen, aged about 21 years, died suddenly this afternoon. The Methodist choir was practising in the church for special services, and the…

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Christ Church, West Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 2

A large number of parishioners were present in the schoolroom at Christ Church on Wednesday evening, when a happy gathering was presided over by the Ven. Archdeacon Bartlett. The…

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Methodist Church

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 4

The 61st anniversary of the Goldsmith-street Methodist Sabbath-school is announced in this issue for Sunday next. Rev. J. H. Lewin, of Katoomba, is expected to be the preacher…

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Tobacco and the Church

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 7 November 1908 · page 3

With reference to the establishment of that American men's church where smoking is encouraged, it may be recalled (writes the "Westminster…

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St. Andrew's Church S.s. Picnic

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 10 November 1908 · page 2

There was a good attendance of parents and children at St. Andrew's Sunday-school picnic held in Mr. Grunsell's paddock, North Goulburn, on Monday. Refreshments were provided for the…

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Service in a Bush Church

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 7

The minister had called during the week, and told us that the usual fortnightly service would be held in the local church on the following Sunday…

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Ladies' City Mission and Benevolent Society

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 November 1908 · page 2

A committee meeting of the above was held on Tuesday. There were present Mesdames Gale, Sheaffe, Alison, C. W. Furner, Grovenor, Bladgery, and Oliver…

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The Russian Church. As Landlord

The Young Chronicle · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 8

A most interesting pamphlet has recently been published by M. W. [?]chevsky on the "Wealth and Income of the Clergy in Russia." A few facts taken…

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