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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Churches

Churches, 1927

18 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers

118 Years Old Historic Ebenezer Church Interesting Address by Mr. J. A. Ferguson, B.a

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 5

ACCORDING to Mr. J. A. Ferguson, B.A., the well-known historical and research writer, who delivered an interesting address on the Ebenezer Pioneers, at the 118th anniversary celebrations of the historic Ebenezer Church last week, ignorant and desperate prisoners to Australia in the early days had conceived the…

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Our Oldest Church the Auld Ebenezer Kirk on the Hawkesbury 118th ANNIVERSARY

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 10

ANNIVESRARY DAY, January 26, marked the 118th anniversary of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church, Hawkesbury River. The story of the church reads like…

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The Church on the Hill Links with Windsor

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 25 February 1927 · page 12

BATHURST.. "Queen City " of the West," and its environs, not. only possesses a beautiful landscape, but also a romantic history, rich in golden deeds, expressing…

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(Published by Arrangement) Churchmen Indicted

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 11 March 1927 · page 2

In a leading article the New York World" says:—"It is the Anti-Saloon League, speaking in the name of the evangelical churches…

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Kelso Churchyard, Bathurst

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 April 1927 · page 5

Three books in the Holy Trinity Church, Kelso the oldest church west of the mountains, show that 1644 persons were buried in the cemetery surrounding the old…

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68 Years Old St. John's Church, Wilberforce Some Historical Associations

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 14

COMPLETED in 1859 and consecrated by Bishop Barker, on April 12, that year, 68 years ago on Tuesday last—the picturesquely-located Church of St…

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Ebenezer Church

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 April 1927 · page 8

On a headland near green trees in the Sabbath's calm smile. The Church of the Fathers, how serenely it stands…

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Empire Day in an Upper Hawkesbury Parish

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 12

AT the close of the war, our King-Emperor described, himself as the symbol of imperial unity, based on sentiment. If His Majesty could have exercised…

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Free Churches No Rates to Pay Anomalies in Amended Act

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 11

IN FUTURE if a man rents land to a church or charity, he will be exempt from municipal rating in respect of that land…

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The Church and Politics

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 June 1927 · page 11

The conference of the various Protestant churches recently held in Sydney to consider what attitude the Church should take up with regard to current politics was a…

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Harvest Festivals in Hawkesbury Churches

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 June 1927 · page 15

Thanksgiving Sunday this year was well .observed again in the Pitt Town, Wilberforce and Sackville Churches. Orange and green blended harmoniously among many…

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The Methodist Fair Opened by Mrs. A. G. Manning Proceeds Total £50

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 9

THE SPRING PAIR in aid of the Parsonage Trust Funds of the local Methodist Church, for which the lady stall-holders and their assistants have been working hard for…

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Ebenezer Pioneers of the Hawkesbury and the Proposed Memorial Porch at Ebenezer Church to Its Founders and Foundresses

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 September 1927 · page 6

THE PROPOSAL, by the Minister (Rev. David Baird) and the committee of old Ebenezer Kirk on the Hawkesbury River, to attach a porch to the building in…

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Anniversary Services Windsor Methodist Sunday School

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 10

The Windsor Methodist Sunday School celebrated its anniversary on Sunday last. The preachers for the day were Mr. L. Baines in the morning and afternoon, and…

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The New Parsonage Opened by Methodist President Representative Gathering

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 7 October 1927 · page 2

THE OPENING ceremony of the new Methodist Parsonage in Macquarie-street, Windsor, passed off very successfully. After the creerful showers of Friday last…

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Catholic Ball Gala Night at Riverstone Over 200 Guests

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 21 October 1927 · page 7

THE CATHOLIC BALL held in the Olympia Theatre, Riverstone, on Friday, evening last proved very successful, both socially and financially. The hall presented…

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Oldest Anglican Church in Australia St. John's Parramatta

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 November 1927 · page 12

A "Back to St. John's" Week was opened at St. John's Church, Parramatta, on Sunday, October 30. St. John's is the oldest Anglican Church in Australia. The Rev…

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Chose Family Church Nell Charley's Wedding Charming Richmond Bride

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 December 1927 · page 3

RICHMOND was agog with excitement on Saturday evening last when Miss Nell Charley, pretty and popular society girl, was married to Mr. Alan Hartnett, polo…

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