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Churches, 1908

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News of the Churches. Church of England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 3

Archdeacon Moxon, from the pulpit at Grafton, condemned the practice of rice throwing at marriages. He said it was really a Hindoo ceremony, and had neither…

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Anglican Mission in New Guinea. News and Notes

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 10

We have received from the Rev. C. F. Rushforth the following notes ana news from the staff. Rev. J. Hunt writes from Hioge, in January…

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Presbyterian

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 6

A sale of gifts in aid of the building fund of the Armidale Sabbath-school hall was opened in the School of Arts on Friday afternoon by the Mayor, and continued during the night. The…

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Presbyterian Church, West Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 4

The sabbath school anniversary services interfered with by the rain last sunday, will be continued to-morrow. The Children's choir will lead the singing of hymns…

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Methodist

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 6

In place of the usual quarterly ticKet, of membership (writes the "Methodist"), the Primitive Methodist Church distributed to its adherents in the new year a richly…

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Roman Catholic

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 6

Until 1880 it was hardly possible, says the "Catholic Press," to give more than a vague guess at the number of Catholics in the whole world, but in that year Father…

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The Mission Field

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 5

The Archhishop of Canterbury and Dr. Ingrain, Bishop of London, have nominated the Rev T. clayton Twitchell, vicar of All Hallows' East India Docks, as Missionary Bishop…

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Aborigines Inland Mission. Tidings for February

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 3

Mrs. Long has a story to tell for last month with many interesting features, and I with much cause for encouragement and thanksgiving. Four offers of service have…

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—THE—Muswellbrook Chronicle O, sacred weapon, left for truth's defence Sole dread of folly, vice and insolence, Reverent we touch thee! but with honest zea To rouse the henchman of the public wea[?] Saturday, March 21, 1908. LOCAL & General News. Church Services. Sunday, March 22

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 2

Church of England: S. Alban's, 7.30 a.m. (H.C.); M., 10.30 a m.; E., 7.30 p,m. S. Luke's, Spring Creek, 2.45 p.m. Holy Trinity, Muscle Creek, 10.30 a.m. (H.C.) S…

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News of the Churches. Church of England

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 6

Archdeacon Moxon, from the pulpit at Grafton, condemned the practice of rice throwing at marriages. He said it was really a Hindoo ceremony, and had neither…

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Contentious Clergymen. Police at Church Service

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 3

The Rev. G. Gladstone and tile Rev. J. W. P. Oates. of Nathalia. (vic.). are both advertised to preach in the Narjoka Church or England at the same time…

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Alexandra Church Dispute. Disapproval of Parishioners

Singleton Argus · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 7

At a large meeting of adherents of the Church of England at Alexandra (Vic.) a resolution expressing disapproval at the action of the late…

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Newcastle Central Mission

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 March 1908 · page 2

The Brisbane "Daily Mail" intimates that Mr. Complin, who has been engaged in temperance organisation work for some time in Queensland, has accepted an appointment as…

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Death of a Presbyterian Minister

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 23 March 1908 · page 2

Many will regret to learn of the death from apoplexy of the Rev. R.J. Wallace presbyterian minister at Newtown Mr. Wallace was well known in Maitland and…

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Presbyterian Sabbath School

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 2

A bright and interesting meeting was held last night in the Presbyterian church for the purpose of awarding the annual Sabbath School prizes. The anniversary services, postponed from the previous…

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Lady Randolph Churchill. Racy Reminiscences. Professional Beauties of Her Day. Dining at Windsor

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 8

Continuing her very interesting reminiscences in the "Century Magazine" for February, Lady Randolph Churchill (now Mrs. George Carnwallis West), tells many very interesting…

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Melbourne Mission Restaurant. "Fly Soup."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 26 March 1908 · page 2

Further particulars were given at a meeting of the Melbourne Board of Health held as to the seizure on Saturday at the Metropolitan Mission in Bourke-street of a…

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Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 4

To-morrow will be observed in the West Maitland Presbyterian Church as the day of thanksgiving for the abundant rains and fruitful season. A special service will be…

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Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 4

By reference to our advertising columns it will be seen that Mr. T. T. Flynn, B.Sc, science teacher at the Technical College, will give an illustrated lecture on Thursday evening on " Tiny Dwellers in…

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Melebourne Mission Restaurant. "Fly Soup."

Singleton Argus · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 6

Further particulars were given it a meeting of the Melbourne Board of Health, held as to the seizure on Saturday at the Metropolitan Mission in…

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