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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Churches

Churches, 1923

23 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 1 of 2

A Presbyterian Dispute. the Centenary. Hawkesbury or Hobart

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 5

Whether the first Australian Presbyterian Church service was held in Hobart or in New South Wales is a disputed point. According to Hobart, the…

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Two Centenaries. in Presbyterianism. Erection of Scots Church

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 11

The year 1923 is memorable in the history of the Presbyterian Church. It marks the centenary of the advent of Rev. John Dunmore Lang, M.A., D.D., in Sydney, and the…

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New Parish Hall at Kurrajong. an Important Ceremony

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 10

On Saturday afternoon last a large gathering assembled at St. Stephen's, Kurrajong, to witness the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new parish hall by…

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The First Resident Minister at Portland Head. (Ebenezer Scots Church)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 February 1923 · page 8

I was greatly interested in the excerpt article on "Two Centenaries in Presbyterianism" taken from the "Daily Telegraph" and reprinted in your issue of January 26,…

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Historic Ebenezer Church

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 February 1923 · page 10

Under date January 30, 1923, Mr. George G. Reeve writes to the Editor of the "Windsor and Richmond Gazette" and for that paper:—…

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The Founders and Foundresses of Ebenezer Church. For the "Windsor and Richmond Gazette."

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 February 1923 · page 2

A special effort is to be made to bring together on January 26 next (1924) at Ebenezer Church on the Hawkesbury River, to specially commemorate the 100th…

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Ebenezer Church

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 8

Like Mr. G. G. Reeve I recognise that accuracy in, our early history is very desirable. Unfortunately a great deal has gone forth as historical upon the mere ipse dixit…

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Menacing Situation. Bootleggers and Churchgoers

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 7

The breakdown of Prohibition, long apparent to every man with ? s to see and cash to buy from bootleggers, is now admitted by the Washington Cabinet, reports…

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Pitt Town Parish

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 11

Throughput this pariah the Good Friday and Easter Day services were well attended. In fact, an increased attendance has been noted right through city and country…

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Oldest Church in Australia

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 7

Accompanied by a vignette photo, last Saturday "Daily Telegraph" published following concerning old "Ebenezer Kirk":—…

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Ebenezer Church and Its First Resident Minister

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 April 1923 · page 2

I was really pleased and glad to see the contribution by Mr. William Freame on Ebenezer Church in your issue of March 16. I thank my friend Mr. Freame for the…

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Ebenezer Church

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 10

Built on four acres of the original first grant of 100 acres to Owen Cavanough (I.). OWEN CAVANOUGH (1). The following verbatim copy of an…

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Christian Healing Mission

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 May 1923 · page 4

Although the list of applicants for admission to the Christian Healing Mission in Sydney closed a month prior to tile commencement of the mission, ten thousand…

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Healing Mission. Remarkable Case

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 June 1923 · page 13

Miss Louie Dargin, of Windsor, sends us the following particulars of a remarkable Cure. Miss Dargin and Miss Gertie Forrester are friends of the patient, and Miss…

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Christian Healing Mission

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 8

The Rev. G. P. Birk, who has been acting as Rural Dean of the Richmond rural deanery during the past six months, and had Charge of the work of the recent Christian…

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Windsor Presbyterian Church

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 1

At a representative gathering of the members and adherents of the Presbyterian Church of Windsor and Riverstone, on Monday night, 13th inst., Rev. D. Baird (interim…

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Rouse Hill. Successful Church Fete

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 24 August 1923 · page 5

To commemorate the diamond jubilee of the pretty Anglican Church at House Hill, coniderable improvements and renovations were carried out to the church and…

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District Appeal For Funds to Rebuild Demolished Parish Hall. Fierce Gale Spreads Wide Ruin Much Damage Done in the District Appeal From Kurrajong

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 27 September 1923 · page 1

Not for many years has such a large portion of the State been swept with the fierce gales which caused loss of life and…

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Methodist Anniversary Services

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 4

The anniversary service, of the Methodist Church was held last Sunday in the presence of a large congregation, when the Rev. J. E. A…

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Naval League Jottings. Cutter Race—Sports Meeting— Church Parade—Nelson Day Concert—Cutter Crew— Combined Sports Meeting

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 5

The local unit will leave by the 5.55 a.m. train on Saturday morning to attend the acquatic sports on Port Jackson returning by the 11.30 p.m…

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