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Churches, 1870

17 stories in Hunter Valley's papers

Wesleyan Church Anniversary, West Maitland

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 February 1870 · page 3

On Sunday last sermons were preached in the Wesleyan Church, West Maitland, in celebration of its anniversary, by the Rev. W. Kelynack, of Sydney. On Monday evening there…

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Maitland Presbyterian Church Land Bill

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1870 · page 4

We are in receipt of the copy of a bill (as agreed to in Select Committee) to enable the trustees of certain church lands at Maitland to appropriate the income derivable from the same…

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A Church Burnt Down

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1870 · page 1

Early on the evening of the 16th Feb. a de structive fire destroyed the district church of St. John's, situated at the south-west corner of Bethnal-green. It was a capacious edifice, with…

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The Maitland Chimes. Peal of Bells for St. Paul's Church

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1870 · page 2

The peal of bells, which have been subscribed for by some of the parishioners of St. Paul's parish, and by other persons interested therein, were formally opened on her Majesty's Birthday…

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Singleton. Sale of Excellent Church and School Land at Singleton

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1870 · page 2

At the present time, when so many farmers have been driven repeatedly from their homes by flood after flood coming on them, and when several families have already left, and others are…

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Church of England Synod, Diocese of Sydney. (Abridged from the Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 2 July 1870 · page 3

The first session of the second Synod of the Church of England for the diocese of Sydney was opened on Tuesday morning. The elergy and lay-representatives assembled at the…

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Church of England Synod.— Sydney. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 7 July 1870 · page 4

At the sitting of the Synod on Thursday, June 30, the debate was resumed on the motion of the Dean of Sydney to the effect that the Synod should concur in the resolution passed by the…

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Church of England Synod.— Sydney Diocese. (Abridged from the S.M. Herald.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 9 July 1870 · page 2

The Synod met again on Wednesday. After disposing of some formal business, the Rev. Canon Vidal moved for leave to intro[?]uce a bill to declare and define the law respecting the…

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St. George's Church, Castle-reagh-street, Sydney. (From the Herald, July 26.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 28 July 1870 · page 4

A meeting of the congregation of this church was held on Monday night, for the adoption of certain resolutions in reference to the decease of their late postor, the Rev William M'Intyre,…

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Chapter Vi. the Brothers in the Churchyard—the Proposition—the Voice in the Ivy— the Oath

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 10 September 1870 · page 5

A week after the events recorded in the lsst chapter, two mon stood within the shadow of the tower of old Tottenham church. It was evening, and the dark shadows were…

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Chapter X. Review of the Past—the Trio in the Church-yard—an Interruption

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 17 September 1870 · page 5

The oath thus taken upon the grey slab which covered the mouldering remains of humanity, each of the trio considered themselves bound to keep it despite of whatever might occur…

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New Church for the Deaf and Dumb

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 4 October 1870 · page 3

On July 5, the Prince and Princes of Wales took part in the good work of laying the foundation-stone of a new church, to be called St. Saviour's, which is to be devoted to the service…

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District News. [From Our Various Correspondents.] Dungog. Solemn Opening of St. Mary's Catholic Church

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 18 October 1870 · page 2

This ceremony was performed on Wednesday last by the Right Rev. Dr. Quinn, Bishop of Bathurst; the other clergymen present being the Right Rev. Dr…

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The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. (Abridged from the Empire, Nov. 2.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Saturday 5 November 1870 · page 6

The General Assembly met last evening in the Preabyterian Church, Philip-street. The retiring moderator, the Rev. W. Grant, of Shoalbaven, preached a very impressive sermon…

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Anniversary of the Congregational Church

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Thursday 10 November 1870 · page 2

The anniversary of the Congregational Church in West Maitland was celebrated on Tuesday evening by a tea and public meeting. The anniversary services were held on the previous…

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District News. [From Our Various Correspondents.] Paterson. (From a corresp[?]) Annual Scholl Fesitval in Connection with the Presbyterian Sabbath School

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1870 · page 4

This long auticipated event eame off on Thursday last, the 10th inst., being the fourth anniversary of this interesting meeting of juveniles, and a day that will be long remembered…

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Wesleyan Church. (From a Correspondent.)

The Maitland Mercury and Hunter River General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 November 1870 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Wesleyan Ministers, laboring in the Maitland (or Northern) district, was begun at ten a.m. on Thursday, the 10th instaut…

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