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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Churches

Churches, 1935

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

Ebenezer Church 126th Anniversary Celebrated

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 8 February 1935 · page 3

FOLK who gathered at Ebenezer on Monday, 28th ult., to join in the celebrations, of the 126th anniversary of the historic Presbyterian Church, at that centre were…

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Sackville. Farewell to Rev. and Mrs. Simson Methodist Church Aid's Pine Work

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 3

A very happy evening was spent in the Sackville Hall on Thursday, February 7th the occasion being the celebration of the Sackville branch of Methodist Ladies…

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Late Rev. G. A. Hill Former Presbyterian Minister

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 5

As briefly announced in last issue, the Rev. George Arthur Hill, who died on the 12th instant at his residence, Queen-street, Ashfield, at the age of 60 years, was at…

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Hawkesbury Pioneer Late Mr. Saul D. Douglass Prominent Methodist Passes

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 February 1935 · page 4

ANOTHER of the fast diminishing band of the grand old pioneers of the Hawkesbury, Mr. Saul David Douglass, died at his home at Leet's Vale early on Thursday…

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Pitt Town. Scots Church Choral Service

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 3

A most interesting service was held in the Presbyterian Church at Pitt Town on Saturday last, February 24. The sacred building was adorned with many beautiful…

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50 Years Old St. Paul's Church, Riverstone Successful Golden Jubilee Celebrations

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 1

ERECTED fifty years ago, St. Paul's Church of England, Riverstone, celebrated its golden jubilee during the week-end, when a tea and social in the local Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday evening, and special services in the sacred edifice on Sunday, were held in honor of the historic occasion…

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Packed House Sydney Amateurs Entertain Church Funds Benefit

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 15 March 1935 · page 10

DESPITE counter-attractions, there was a packed house at the Windsor School of Arts on Saturday evening to greet an amateur concert party from Sydney, headed by…

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Presbyterian Fair Fine Effort at Pitt Town Over £30 Realised

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 22 March 1935 · page 12

WITH its abundant and varied blooms, and heavily - laden stalls, the annual fair and flower show in aid of the Ebenezer - Pitt Town Presbyterian Church which was held…

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Popular Parish Priest Rev. Father A. Bradstreet Farewell and Presentation

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 5

OVER a hundred parishioners and friends of Rev. Father Austin Bradstreet tendered him a farewell and presentation at St. Monica's School Hall, Richmond, on…

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Successful Concert Refined and Varied Items Church Funds Benefit

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 12 April 1935 · page 12

On Saturday, March 30th., a concert, which substantially augmented the funds of St. Matthew's Church of England, was given in the Windsor School of Arts. The hall was…

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Prominent Methodist Late Mr. Nathan Mitchell

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 3

ANOTHER of the fast diminishing band of the grand old pioneers of the Hawkesbury, Mr. Nathan Mitchell, passed away at his home, East Kurrajong-road…

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Catholic Fete Successful Riverstone Effort Proceeds Realise £80

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 3 May 1935 · page 3

The autumn fete held in the Olympia Theatre, Riverstone, on Friday last, April 26, in aid of the funds of the Catholic Church, was officially opened by Mrs…

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Silver Jubilee and Mothers' Day Services St. John's Church, Wilberforce

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 17 May 1935 · page 9

The four-fold character of this service, held last Sunday morning, was unusual, as it included the Sacraments of Holy Baptism and Holy Communion, with the more…

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Social Evening Presbyterian Tennis Club

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 5 July 1935 · page 3

To augment their funds, Windsor Presbyterian Tennis Club held an evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Ward last Saturday, members and friends…

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Snow Dance Church of England Younger Set Social and Financial Success

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 5 July 1935 · page 3

ST. MATTHEW'S Church of England Younger Set achieved a notable social and financial success on Tuesday evening last, when . their long-looked-forward-to…

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Church Development Pitt Town and Wilberforce

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 9 August 1935 · page 5

THE Rev. S. Howard, M.A., has now been Rector of St. James Church, Pitt Town, and St. John's Church, Wilberforce, for more than ten years. During that time…

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Church of England Activities Independence Move at Wilberforce Parochial Councillors Active

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 13 September 1935 · page 3

FOLLOWING the recent visit of the Rev. R. B. Robinson, secretary of the Home Missions Society in the Diocese of Sydney (as reported recently in the "Gazette"), a…

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Methodist Fair Splendid Windsor Success Results Exceed Last Year

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 8

DESPITE the most adverse conditions, in the form of a prolonged dry spell, followed at the critical moment by rain which might be expected to militate against the…

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Church of England Independence Move at Wilberforce the Rural Dean's Support

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 September 1935 · page 3

STEADY welcome rain tended to reduce the numbers present on Thursday night, 12th instant, at the meeting of members of the Church of England at Wilberforce, but…

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Windsor Methodist Church Sunday School Anniversary

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 4 October 1935 · page 4

THE Windsor Methodist Church will celebrate its Sunday School Anniversary this Sunday, October 6, by a series of special services. They will be of a musical…

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