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Hunter Valley · Churches

Churches, 1908

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North Coast Railway Camps. United Church Gathering

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 7

A meeting was held in St. Mary's Parish Hall on Friday to consider ways and means for providing for the religious and social needs of the people in the North Coast…

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The Church as a Banker. a Gift Recalled

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 10

On May 5 of last year a farmer from Kyneton, named Pook, who was said to have inherited a fortune of £30,000, placed a cheque for £500 in the plate at the…

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News of the Churches. Church of England

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 6

The Rev. Angus Bethune, vicar of Seaham, who has died at the age of 97, discharged his clerical duties up to a fortnight before his death. He was 67 years…

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South Singleton Mission Church

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 11 August 1908 · page 2

In celebration of the twentieth anniversary of Arbor Day, trees were planted in the grounds of the above church on Saturday last. One tree was planted by…

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Union of the Churches. Lambeth Conference Suggestions. London, Aug. 10

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 11 August 1908 · page 5

Details of the meetings of the Lambeth Conference show that the bishops suggested that in the welcome event of any project of reunion between any Church in the Anglican…

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The Fleet's Pacific Mission. London

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 4

The "New York Herald" remarks that the American strength in eastern waters should do much to ensure peace. After alluding to the profound impression made…

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American Fleet at Auckland. Visitors Banquetted. America's Obligation and the Mission of Her Navy

Singleton Argus · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 4

A banquet was given at Auckland on Monday night by the Prime Minister and Ministry to Admiral Sperry and the fleet. The Governor, the British and…

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Congregational Church Concert

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 2

The concert at the School of Arts last night in aid of the organ fund of the Congregational Church was favoured with a good attendance and an excellent programme…

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Presbyterian

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 2

The congregation of Tamworth tendered a farewell meeting to the Rev. J. R. Rentoul on Friday. The presbytery of Wagga will induct the…

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Methodist

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 2

Rev. Thomas Parker, Mosman, has been somewhat seriously ill, but has recovered. Rev. R. J. Thomas, of Molong, owing to ill-health and under instructions from his…

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Woman Catholic

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 2

The new Roman Catholic presbytery at Botany is described as a handsome brick structre, in cottage style. It stands on the same block as St. Bernard's Church, North…

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Presbyterian Fellowship Union. Conference at Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 3

A fairly representative gathering spent a pleasant and profitable evening in St. Andrew's school-hall, Newcastle, on Wednesday, when a conference was held under the auspices of the Hunter…

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Church News. Church of England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 2

Bishop Potter, of New York, who has made for himself a reputation as an after dinner speaker, is very democratic, and he tells with great delight of his experiences…

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Winston Churchill

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 3

There was a dramtic scene in the Commons the other evening, when the Miners' Eight Hours Bill was read a second time by a majonity of 270. It had been shown…

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Our Sydney Letter. What Is a Church?

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 2

THE question, "What is a Church" has been very seriously raised before the City Council. In addition to the numerous other departments…

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Cigars in Church. a Unique Service

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 4

Five hundred men packed the new "men's church" at Atlantic City, U.S.A., on 9th May (says "Inter-Ocean") and puffed cigars and pipes furnished by the…

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Municipal Appeal Cases at Singleton. Church Property Exempted

The Scone Advocate · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 7

THE Singleton Municipal Appeal Court, presided over by Mr. C. H. Gale, P.M., which commenced its sittings on Wednesday, concluded the…

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Presbyterian

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 6

The congregation of Tamworth tendered a farewell meeting to the Rev. J. B. Rentoul on Friday. The presbytery of Wagga will induct the…

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The New Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 2

The plans of Mr. J. W. Pender, of West Maitland, having been accepted for the Presbyterian Church, it is proposed to erect in a central position in the town, the architect…

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Methodist

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 6

Rev. Thomas Parker, Mosman, has been somewhat seriously ill, but has recovered. Rev. R. J. Thomas, of Molong, owing to ill-health and under instructions from his…

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