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Churches, 1865

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Mortgage on the Property of the Scots Church, Sydney

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1865 · page 2

THE following Report was proposed by Mr. Piddington, instead of the Report of the Chairman:— "Your committee, after an examination…

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Wesleyan Church Anniversary

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 6 July 1865 · page 2

THIS event was celebrated yesterday week, June 28. Divine service was held in the church at 11 o'clock, a.m., the Rev. W. Taylor preaching to a crowded congregation…

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The Free Church of England

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 July 1865 · page 2

The first anniversary of the Free Church of England was celebrated by a second public meeting. initiated by a tea meeting, held yesterday evening, in the new school-room, and attended by quite six…

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Alleged Apostacy in the English Church

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 3 August 1865 · page 4

IN the House of Lords on the 12th May last, the, Marquis of Westmeath asked the Government whether they contemplated introducing any legislative…

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The Bush Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 5 September 1865 · page 4

On the 28th June. 1864, the bush missionary. Mr. Wilson, stared on a tour [?] south-westerly direction, and passed along the extensions of the [?] Southern Railway, and through various…

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Union of Presbyterian Churches

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 15 September 1865 · page 4

The public consummation of the Union of the Presbyterian Could ches in New South Wales, took place Yesterday morning in the Masonic Hall. There was a very large meeting of Presbyterians…

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Address of the Presbyterian Church to His Excellency the Governor

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 28 September 1865 · page 4

A few days ago a deputation from the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales, consisting of the Very Rev. Adam Thomson, Moderator…

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Presbyterian Union

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 12 October 1865 · page 2

AN interesting meeting was held in the Presbyterian Church on Thursday evening last, to celebrate the union which has recently been summated of the different…

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Melanesian Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 13 October 1865 · page 4

At a meeting held in sydney on Monday evening, for the purpose of hearing a statement from Bishop Patteson, respecting the above mission—,his Lordship spoke as follows:—…

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Presbyterian Union

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 October 1865 · page 2

The Union lately effected between the different bodies of Presbyterians in this colony, was celebrated by the Presbyterians of this district by a social meeting held for that purpose, on Thursday…

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Soiree in Celebration of the Presbyterian Union

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 October 1865 · page 2

On Tuesday last, the 10th inst., the Presbyterians of Shoalhaven, held a soirce in celebration of the union, (lately consummated), of the different sections of the Presbyterian Church in New South Wales…

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Church of England Ladies Visiting and Benevolent Society

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 17 October 1865 · page 2

A meeting of ladies, favorable to the formation of the above benevolent society, was held yesterday afternoon, in the Church of England School room. The number who attended was about thirty, in…

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New Presbyterian Church at South Yarra, Victoria

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1865 · page 3

WE extract the following from the Melbourne Argus, believing it will be read with interest by the numerous friends of the Rev. George Mackie, late Presbyterian…

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Church of England Sunday School Feast. [Communicated.]

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1865 · page 2

THE annual feast in connexion with the Church of England Sunday School, took place at Mr. Kendall's Beach, on Wednesday, the 15th instant. The day was all…

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