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Illawarra · Churches

Churches, 1891

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Wesleyan Church. Lecture by Dr. Sellors

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 11 September 1891 · page 2

ON Wednesday night last a large number at persons assembled in the Wesleyan Church to hear the Rev. Dr. Sellers deliver his lecture on Palestine, under the auspices…

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Presbyterian Church, Woonona

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 19 September 1891 · page 2

The anniversary tea meeting in connection with the Presbyterian Church, Woonona, took place on Wednesday evening last in the Odd Fellows' Hall, Bulli…

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Cable Intelligence. the Methodist Conference

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Sunday 27 September 1891 · page 4

London, Wednesday Night.—It is believed that the next Methodist Œeumenical Conference will be held in Australia…

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A Thief in Church

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 6 October 1891 · page 4

On one occasion Mr. Spargoon, in the midst of his sermon, turned to the deacons, who occupied seats immediately behind him, and without appreciably…

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Mount Keira Church

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 10 October 1891 · page 2

We have been requested to call attention to the university services of the above church, to be held on Sunday (to-morrow), when sermons will be preached at 11 a.m…

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Presbyterian Bazaar

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 13 October 1891 · page 2

As will be seen by advertisement, the bazaar in connection with the Presbyterian Church will be opened at 2.30 p.m. to morrow, by Mr. J. A. Beatson, Mayor of…

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Presbyterian Bazaar

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 15 October 1891 · page 2

The bazaar in connection with the Presbyterian Church in town was opened in the Church-street Hall, yesterday afternoon, by his Worship the Mayor (Mr. J…

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The Methodist Conference

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 16 October 1891 · page 4

London, Tuesday.—President Harrison, of the United States, has given a reception to the delegates attending the Medhodist Œcumenical Conference at…

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The Methodist Conference

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 20 October 1891 · page 4

London, Thurday.—At the Methodist Œcumenical Conference at New York, the Rev. W. Fitchett, of Melbourne, was among the speakers yesterday. He…

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The Methodist Conference

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 23 October 1891 · page 4

London, Tuesday.—At yesterday's meeting of the Methodist Œcumenical Conference at New York it was stated that the were 30,000,000 Methodists in…

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Church Bazaars

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 23 October 1891 · page 4

The question as to whether bazaar are a justifiable means of raising money for Church purposes has again begun to trouble the clerical conscience…

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The Primate at Bulli, and the Parish Anniversary

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 24 October 1891 · page 2

Wednesday, 21st October, will be long held in affectionate remembrance by many a Bulli parishioner—young and old—if for one reason more than another because of…

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The New Dean of Christ Church

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1891 · page 4

London, Monday.—Canon Fraser Paget, of Christ Church, Oxford, and examining chaplain to the Bishop of Ely, has been appointed to succeed Dr…

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Bulli Wesleyan Church

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 31 October 1891 · page 2

On Sunday (to-morrow) evening, a special commemoration service will be held in the Wesleyan Church, to be conducted by the Rev. G. H. Cowles. We…

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Free Churches

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 3 November 1891 · page 4

London, Thursday, Noon.—Mr. L. H. Courtney, the Unionist M. P. for Bodmin, Cornwall, in a speech delivered yesterday advised the clergy to…

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Balgownie Presbyterian Sabbath School Picnic

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 12 November 1891 · page 3

On Monday last—Prince of Wales' Birthday—a picnic in connection with the Balgownie Presbyterian Sabbath School was held in Mr. Lang's'paddock, on a lovely spot…

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A Mexican Secret Mission

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 17 November 1891 · page 4

London, Wednesday Night.—It is reported that General Porfirio Diax, the President of the Confederate Republic of Mexico, is at present in London on…

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Presbyterian

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 18 November 1891 · page 2

Services will be conducted in the Presbyterian Churches on Sunday next, by the Rev. J. Burgess, M. A., as follows: Jamberoo at 11 a.m…

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Presbyterian

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 19 November 1891 · page 2

We are informed by the Treasurer of the bazaar held recently in aid of the Presbyterian Hall Building Fund that the total result was a sum of £159 0s 5d. Of this sum about…

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Woonona Church of England Sunday School. (Communicated.)

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 19 November 1891 · page 2

The old Woonona Church of England Schoolroom, one of our historic buildings, is still one of the centres of usefulness in the rising township of Woonona. A…

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