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Churches, 1908

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Methodist

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 6

Bourke-street Mission has invited the Rev. W. E. Bromilow, late of New Guinea, to succeed the Rev. M. Scott Fletcher, M.A., in charge of the mission. It is possible…

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Roman Catholic

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 6

The bazaar in connection with the Molong Church realised £230; and that at Albury in aid or the presbytery building fund brought in £509…

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Methodist Synod

Singleton Argus · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 4

The Maitland District Synod of the Methodist Church concluded its sittings at Singleton on Thursday. During the three days of the Synod, consideration…

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Methodist Synod

Singleton Argus · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 5

The following additional business was transacted on Wednesday at the sessions of the Maitland District Synod in the church. Elizabeth-street, Singleton…

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Aborigines' Inland Mission

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 7

The annual meetings of the above mission are being held at the headquarters, Singleton. On Friday visiting actives, from several of the mission stations, were…

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Maitland District Methodist Synod

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 3

The Maitland District Synod continued its business on Wednesday, in the Singleton Church. Rev. J. Gerrard Martin was elected…

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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 zeal To rouse the henchman of the public wear. Saturday, Oct. 31, 1908. Church Services Sunday, November 1

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 2

Church of England: S. Alban's, (H.C.) 10.30 a.m.; C.S., 2.30 p.m; E., 7.30 p.m. S. Andrew's, Kayuga, 3 p.m. S. Mark's, Aberdeen, 730 p.m…

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Late News by the English Mail. Winston Churchill Married

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 9

Mr. Winston Churchill was married last Saturday at St. Margaret's Church. Miss Hozier, the bride, looked very beautiful. The public knew all about her trousseau, for…

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News of the Churches. Church of England

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 6

Encouraging reports of the two cor[?]teurs employed by the New South Wales auxiliary to the British and Foreign Bible Society have been presented to the…

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Policemen and Church. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 4

The Inspector-General of Police has decided to allow numbers of the police force an hour off each alternate Sunday to attend church…

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Church News

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 2 November 1908 · page 2

St. Paul's Parish Calendar for November a copy of which we have received from the rector, Rev. G. F. Rushfort, intimates that Bishop Stretch is expected to arrive home from his visit to the old…

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East Maitland Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 3 November 1908 · page 4

The Young People's missionary Band belonging to the East Maitland Presbyterian Church, spent a most enjoyable afternoon at the " Manse" recently when the members of the band hold their annual…

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N.C.R. Camp Mission

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 4

The monthly meeting of the committee of the North Coast Railway Camp Mission was held yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian vestry. There were present, Revs. G. F. Rushforth (presiding),…

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Church Robber's Plight

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 6

When the Church of St. Brigida, at Naples, was opened on the morning of September 25, it was found that it had been robbed during the night. Hiding behind a door the officials found a noted…

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Reunion of Churches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 4 November 1908 · page 5

Archbishop Clarke, of Melbourne, has been elected one of the vice-presidents of the Society of St. Willeboard, established in order to promote closer inter-communion with the…

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Seaham Presbyterian Church. Anniversary Gathering

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 4

Yesterday the Presbyterians celebrated their anniversary with a tea and public meeting in the school of Arts Mall. It had beenn decided to change the time of the…

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Methodist

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 7

Rev. J. Hulme, formerly Methodist minister, of Tamworth, and lately of Bathurst, has accepted [?] call to Ashfield. Satisfaction is exprersed at the proposal…

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Roman Catholic

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 7

The proceeds of a ball in Dalgety in Aid of the Church funds realized £70. Mr. James Haynes has erected a stained class window in the Church at Wellington…

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Methodist Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 4

A mooting of the committee which so successfully carried out the recent jubilee fair in aid of the West Maitland Methodist Church, was held last evening. The financial statement showed the total…

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Church News. Church of England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 6 November 1908 · page 7

The Church at Wee Wan is erecting a large [?], weighting 2¼ cwt., the cost of which has been subscribed by adherents. Among the passengers by the White Star…

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