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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Churches

Churches, 1924

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Ebenezer Church 100th Anniversary

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 17 January 1924 · page 4

A ceremony of historical importance will be held at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church on January 26th inst., at 3 p.m., when the 100th anniversary of…

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Methodist Church

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 24 January 1924 · page 4

At the service next Sunday evening in Richmond Methodist Church reference wil be made to the life and death of the late Richard Myers, and special…

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The Late Richard Myers His Church's Tribute

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 31 January 1924 · page 4

Speaking in the Richmond Methodist Church on Sunday evening last the Rev. J. E. Chapman explained that, though the late Richard Myers had…

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The Old Church at the Ferry. (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 February 1924 · page 3

Dear Sir,—I would deem it a favor if you would insert this letter in your paper, re the matter of the, original St. Mary Magdalene Church at. Wiseman's Ferry. I note…

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Wiseman's Ferry Church. (To the Editor)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 3

Sir,—In reply to Mr George Books ("Gazette" 1-2-1924), I do not know any writer of repute who has credited Solomon Wiseman with building the original church…

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Parish News

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 6

We take the following from St. Matthew's Parish Magazine, published monthly by the Rector and Rural Dean, Rev. N. Jenkyn:— Mr. Reynolds, of the Peninsula, has been…

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Harvest Festival Methodist Celebration

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 21 February 1924 · page 5

Members and friends of Methodism in Richmond celebrated their annual harvest festival on Sunday and Monday last. The result was in every way…

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Presbyterian Church Visit of Moderator Annual Meeting and Social

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 28 February 1924 · page 5

Members and friends of the Pres[?] byterian Church have had a full and interesting week, the occasion being the visit of the distinguished Rt. Rev. A…

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Ebenezer and Pitt Town Presbyterian Church. Annual Report

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 9

The annual meeting of above congregation was held at Ebenezer on the 13th inst. The report showed a membership on the Communion Roll of 68, five having been…

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Windsor Church

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 6

"A Visitor" writes in "S.M Herald":— Sir.—Being on a visit to the old historic town of Windsor on Anniversary Sunday, after having had a look around the district…

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Grose Vale. Church Fair

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 March 1924 · page 12

The Progress Fair, in aid of St. Stephen's Church, Kurrajong, was held on Thursday, February 28th. The weather was wet, which no, doubt was responsible for the…

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Methodist Church. Raymond Preston Mission. Special Meetings

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 8

Rev. Raymond Preston began his mission in the Methodist Church on Sunday last. There was an appreciative congregation, and the singing for…

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Grose Vale. Progress Fair. St. Stephen's Church

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 7

On Thursday, 28th ult., Hart's Hall was the scene of a successful and entertaining effort by the Grose Vale parishioners to further augment the…

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Raymond Preston Mission Closing Sessions Warm Appreciation

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 20 March 1924 · page 4

The meetings of the Raymond Preston Mission have continued throughout the week, and have drawn good audiences. On Saturday night a lecture…

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Parish Maps

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 21 March 1924 · page 5

Copy of letter received by Mr. R. Bruce Walker, M.L.A., from the Department of Lands, Sydney, dated 12th March, 1924:— Dear Sir,—In reply to your…

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Non-churchgoers and Crime

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 28 March 1924 · page 2

The Rev. G. P. Birk, preaching in his parish on a recent Sunday, put forth the following claim, which by some may be regarded as monstrous, but nevertheless is…

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COMLEROY Methodist Sunday School. Annual Picnic

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 10 April 1924 · page 1

Parents, scholars and friends of the Methodist Sunday School at Comleroy Road were blessed with [?]deal weather on Saturday morning, when they set…

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St. Stephen's Church Dedication of Altar Dean of Sydney

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 24 April 1924 · page 6

On Sunday last at St. Stephen's Church at Kurrajong the evening service[?] was conducted by the Very Rev. the Deon of Sydney, Dr. Talbot, who…

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EASTER-TIDE Church Services

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 24 April 1924 · page 6

On Good Friday morning in St. Peter's (C, of E.), Rev. F. J. [?]llon spoke to a representative congregation, his subject being the Cruc[?]fixion. On…

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Tennis. Richmond and Windsor Draw in Failing Light. North Richmond and Windsor Methodist Lead in a Grade

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 1 May 1924 · page 8

Competition tennis was again resumed on Saturday last, when the outstanding feature of the day's play was the game between Windsor and the…

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