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Churches, 1911

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Father of the Presbyterian Church. (By Telegraph). Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 4

The Rev. David Bru'ce, father of the Presbyterian Church in Australia, died at Killara this morning, aged 87 years…

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West Maitland Methodist Sunday School. Prize Night

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 3

On Tuesday the annual distribution of prizes an connection with the above school took place, an event which is viewed by both officers of the school and the scholars in the…

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—THE—Muswellbrook Chronicle. O sacred weapon, left for truth's [?] Sole dread of folly, vice and insolence, Reverent we touch thee I but with honest zeal To rouse the henchman of the public [?]ea, Saturday, Dec. 16, 1911 LOCAL & General News. Church Services Sunday, December 17

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 2

Presbyterian: Rev. R. H. Waugh, M.A., of Neutral Bay, Sydney, one of the leading Presbyterian ministers of the State, will preach at St. John's, Murwellbrook, at 11…

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St. Marv's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 4

Services to—morrow will be as follows:—11 a.m., Holy Communion; at 3 p.m., a service for men only, under the auspices of the Church of England Men's Society; 7.30 p.m., evening…

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The Maitland Coalmines. Baptist Church Fair

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 5

A fancy fair and Christmas tree in aid of the building fund of the Kurri Baptist Church was opened in the Central Hall yesterday afternoon in the presence of a…

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Church Parade

Singleton Argus · Saturday 16 December 1911 · page 5

A church parade will be held by C. Company, 4th Regiment Australian Infantry, In Burdek[?] Park, at 10 a.m. tomorrow. In connection with the display or…

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Presbyterian Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 December 1911 · page 5

The Rev. A. S. M'Cook B.A., of West Maitland, conducted communion services at Weston on Sunday afternoon, and at Kurri Kurri at night. Each service was well…

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Catholic Schools. Government's "Irreligious Partiality."

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 19 December 1911 · page 5

Speaking at the annual prize distribution of the Marist Brothers High School Archbishop Kelly attacked the Government. He again dealt with the matter of…

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Unveiling the King's Colours Military Church Parade. An Interesting Ceremony

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 19 December 1911 · page 2

A milltary church parade of C. Company of the 4th Regiment, Australian Infantry, assisted by the Light Horse was held at Burdekin Park on Sunday…

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Preseyterian Church Entertainment

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 December 1911 · page 6

An entertainment and ice cream supper was held in the Kurri presbyterian Church on Monday evening which was well attended. Mr. J. Dill occupied the chair…

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Methodist Church, Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 December 1911 · page 7

How to fill the churches is the question of the day There would be no trouble in filling the Methodist Church. Scone, any night in the week, if a programme…

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Catholic Schools. Government's "Irreligious Partiality."

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1911 · page 7

Speaking at the annual prize distribution of the Marist Brothers' High School, Arch. bishop Kelly attacked the Government. He again dealt with the matter of…

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Alleged Libel. Roman Catholic Clergy's Suit

Singleton Argus · Saturday 23 December 1911 · page 5

London, Thursday.- The Roman Catholic Bishop of Cloyne and six priests are suing the "Dundee Courier," which alleged that the Roman Catholic…

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LOCAL & General News. Church Services Sunday, December 24

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 23 December 1911 · page 2

Church of England: S. Alban's, 7.30 a.m. (H.C.); 10.30. a.m.; 7.30 pm. S. Mark's, Aberdeen 1[?]30. a m S. Luke's, Sprihg Creek, 3 [?] [?]oly Trinity, M sale…

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Realism in the Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1911 · page 2

The cult of realism is spreading. Art, Literature, and to the Stage have all been permented by it, and now the church seems to be following suit. The pioneer is the Rev. Chas…

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St. Mary's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1911 · page 6

At this church to-morrow there will be celebrations of the Holy Communion at 7.30 a.m., and the usual 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. services. In the evening a selection of the…

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St. Paul's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1911 · page 6

Three services will be held in St. Paul's Church during to-morrow and on Christmas Day. Christmas carols will be sung at even song on both days. The first celebration of…

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St. Peter's and District Churches

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 December 1911 · page 6

A list of services to be held to-morrow and Christmas Day at St. Peter's and district churches will be found on reference to our advertising columns. There will be the usual…

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The Churches at Christmas. Special Services

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 26 December 1911 · page 4

At St. Mary's church the rector (Rev. Arthur Killworth, B.A., LLB., officiated at the three services. There were 220 communicants during the day. Christmas the…

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Church Goers Car. a Fatal Upset. Toronto

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 December 1911 · page 5

A street car, crowded with church-goers, ran off the rails, and upset rounding a curve in Yangi-street. One women was killed and several persons were injured. The motor man…

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