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Churches, 1871

20 stories in Illawarra's papers

Anniversary of the Opening of the Wesleyan Church, Shellharbour

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 2 February 1871 · page 3

This event was commemorated on the 26th instant. The attendance was not so large as on previous anniversaries, doubtless in consequence of the numerous…

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Presbyterian Sabbath School, Jamberoo

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1871 · page 2

THE annual celebration in connection with this school was held in the village of Jamberoo on Friday last—though, in consequence of the very unprepitions weather, under…

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The Roman Catholic Church

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 4 April 1871 · page 4

Pero Hyacinthe has addressed the following appeal to the Bishops of Catholic Christendom:—"Rome, Absent in Body, Present in Sprit. "Christmas Day, 1870…

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General Schenck's Mission

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 11 April 1871 · page 4

The Economist thinks if it be possible to settle the moot points between us and America, it is scarcely feasible to exaggerate the importance of doing so. It would make us far safer at home…

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The Mission of the Haydamack

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 May 1871 · page 4

Courtesy has restrained us in Melbourne from criticising the movements of our Russian visitor. In Sydney there has been less restraint, and the following speculations on her mission by a…

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Extraordinary Outrage in a Church at Rome

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 25 May 1871 · page 4

A number of British subjects in Rome, some Catholics and other Protestants, have mode a representation to the British Minister at the Italian capital, to the…

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A Church of England Clergyman on the Public School System

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 30 May 1871 · page 2

The following lette from the Rev G. F. Macarthur, of King's School, Parramatta, in reply to "Alb. Vic.," of the 'Australian Churchman," appears in the 'S. M. Herald' of Friday last:—…

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"Catholic Education." or the Past Ignorance and Present School System of Italy

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 20 June 1871 · page 4

Italy has been so illustriously associated with the achievements of genius, she has contributed so nobly to the growth of art, science, and literature, that it is with no less surprise than pain one…

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Presbyterian Anniversary Soiree

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 June 1871 · page 2

The third anniversary, commemorative of the induction of the Rev. R. M'Kinnon to the pastoral charge of the Presbyterian Churches in this district, was celebrated on Wednesday evening last…

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The Church of England and Methodism

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 July 1871 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Wesleyan Missionary Society, held in Exeter Hall, in May last, the Rev. J. Farrar moved the adoption of the Report then read. The Rev. Robert…

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BULLI. Anniversary of the Wesleyan Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 21 July 1871 · page 2

Two sermons were preached last Sabbath, morning and afternoon, in the above place of worship, by the Rev. L. Fison. In the morning the congregation was rather small, considering the…

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Disestablishment of the English Church

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 25 July 1871 · page 4

In the House of Commons, on Tuesday, May 9th, there was a large attendance of members at the hour of public business. and, before Mr. Miall introduced his motion, Mr. Gathorne…

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Disestablishment of the English Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 July 1871 · page 4

With those who look upon it from a foreign standpoint, it looses in reputation, it loses in influence, it looses in the weight of its counsels, if loses in the force of its example—while it has…

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Disestablishment of the English Church

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 1 August 1871 · page 4

We have already published the speech of Mr. Miall and that of Mr. Lewis, on the above subject, we now proceed to give those of Mr. Disrali and Mr. Gladstone, in reply:…

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Disestablishment of the English Church

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 4 August 1871 · page 4

Mr. Gladstone: The subject which has been introduced to the notice of the House by my hon. friend the member for Bradford, in a tone that has drawn forth the most just eulogiums from…

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Congregational Church Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 29 September 1871 · page 2

The tea and public meeting in connection with the anniversary of the Congregational Church in this town was held on Tuesday evening last, in the School of Arts. The tea was announced for…

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Opening of the New Presbyterian Church, Woonona

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 3 October 1871 · page 2

On Friday afternoon last the tea and public meeting in celebration of the opening of the new Presbyterian Church at Woonona was held in the School of Arts at that locality. The day was…

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The Division in the Catholic Church in Germany

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 6 October 1871 · page 4

The infallibility of the Pope is not we believe, insisted on as to his practical judgement in the affairs of this transitory murdar[?] life. In a question of worldly wisdom in the choice and…

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DAPTO. Meeting to Establish a Branch Church Society

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 November 1871 · page 2

A meeting of the parties who attend the service, at St. Luke's Dapto, was held in the Church on the evening of Wednesday last, pursuant to a notice given on the previous Sunday. The Rev J. H…

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Kiama Presbyterian Sabbath School

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 14 December 1871 · page 2

THE annual celebration of the establishment of the above named school took place on Friday last, at the Kirk. The weather favoured the occasion, though there was sufficient soltriness…

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