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Churches, 1912

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 October 1912 · page 3

During Wednesday and yesterday a flower show and sale of gifts, under the auspices of St. Andrew's Horticultural Society was held in the hall of the Mechanics'…

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Methodist Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 4

At the high-street Methodist Church on Sunday evening Rev. G.W. Payne is to deliver another of his lecturettes, in the series of discourse arranged to present…

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Presbyterian

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 10

The General Assembly of Australia wants at least £5000 a year to evangelise neglected Central Australia 500 contributors are asked to take a hand…

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Methodist

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 10

A large number of candidates for the ministry are being received at the quarterly meeting of the South Australian circuits. They are to be referred to Synod, which…

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Roman Catholic

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 10

Rev. Father Leong, a native Chinese priest, of Hongkong, is now celebrating his golden jubilee. A wireless telegraph station is shortly to…

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Homeville Mission Hall

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 4

The usual Sunday evening evangelical service will be held in the Homeville Mission-hall, commencing at 7 p.m…

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Exhibition of Missionary Work. St. Paul's Parish

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 10

An exhibition of missionary work was held in St. Paul's Parish Room on Monday afternoon, and despite the unfavourable weather there was a good attendance. A welcome to…

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Walhallow Mission Station. Charges of Indecent Assault

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 10

The Gunnedah Quarter Sessions opened on Monday before Judge Gibson. Mr. White prosecuted for the Crown. John Henry Bailey, Ernest Alfred Cross…

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Flower and Cookery Show. in Aid of Presbyterian Sunday School. Fink Collection of Exhibits

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 4

The third annual Flower and Cookery Show and Garden Fete, in connection with the Presbyterian Church was opened this afternoon in the spacious and well…

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LOCAL & General News. Church Services Sunday, October 20

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 2

Church of England: S. Alban's, 10.30 a.m.; 7.30 p.m. S. Mark's, Aberdeen, 7.30 p.m. S Matthew's, Antieno, 3 p.m. Presbyterian: Rev. J. H. G. Auld, B.A[?]…

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Mr. Churchill's Versatility

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 11

Mr. Churchill, whose personal reputation has been raised by his work at the Admiralty, gives fresh proof every year of the versatility of his talents. Seldom is the great…

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West Maitland Congregational Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 4

The services at the Congregational Church to-morrow morning and evening Will be conducted by Rev. W. P Graham, of Chatswood. Before taking up ministerial work in…

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St. Mary's Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 4

There will be services at this church tomorrow at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. The Holy Communion will be celebrated at the morning service. The rector will preach at both…

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News of the Churches. Church of England

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 10

The Bishop of Madras has been giving most impressive addresses in England on "Mass Movements in India," in which he showed the wonderful opportunities awaiting the, church…

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Churchill's Canadian Visit. Ottawa

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 5

Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the Admiralty, has abandoned his proposed visited to Canada. The press unfavourably regarded his…

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Tongue of Flame From a Coffin. Mad Bush in Church

Singleton Argus · Saturday 19 October 1912 · page 2

A wreath catching fire at a funeraiser vice at Carmaux.France, recently, [?] the mourners to rush madly from the…

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Chapman-Alexander Mission

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 October 1912 · page 4

The Chapman-Alexander mission party arrived in Toowoomba on Thursday for their five days' mission in that place, and the welcome meeting was held that…

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Johann Orth. Broken Heart on Mission Archduke's Major-domo

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 21 October 1912 · page 6

The death from a broken heart is reported of the major-domo of "Johann Orth," the Austrian Archduke Johann Salvator, who quitted titles, possessions, and honours…

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The Dungog Methodist Church

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 2

A series of special meetings extending over a period of four weeks will be, held in the Dungog Methodist School, commencing at 7.40…

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Courtship in Church

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 October 1912 · page 3

A young gentleman having to sit at church in a pew adjoining one in which was a young, lady for whom he conceived a most sudden and violent passion, felt desirous at entering…

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