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Churches, 1888

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SYNOD of the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia

The Manning River Chronicle · Monday 13 February 1888 · page 2

This synod was opened on Friday, the 3rd at 7.30 p.m. George’s Church, Castling-street, Sydney with a sermon from the Rev. S P. Stewart, from the 1st…

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Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia

The Manning River Chronicle · Thursday 16 February 1888 · page 2

On Thursday, Feb. 9, the Synod met and [?] was constituted, the Moderator in [?] chair. It was unanimously agreed that the…

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Vestry Meeting, Church of England

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning Advertiser · Thursday 5 April 1888 · page 2

A vestry meeting was held in St. Matthews’ Church, Wingham, on Tuesday, April 3—the Rev. G. M. Brown in the chair…

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Presbyterian

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning Advertiser · Monday 7 May 1888 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Presbyterian Sunday School Association, was held on Thursday evening last, at the Manse, Wingham. There was a good attendance…

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Temperance Mission

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 July 1888 · page 4

Mr. R. Semple, grand lodge lecturer for the Good Templars will commence a series of lectures throughout the district on Monday next. The first…

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Upper Manning Presbyterian Church

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning Advertiser · Monday 6 August 1888 · page 2

On Wednesday evening last the conversation[?] given by the Rev. and Mrs. Anson Smith, on the occasion of the annual congregational meeting, took place. About 150…

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POETRY. The Singer in the Country Church

Macleay Argus · Saturday 1 September 1888 · page 2

The little country meeting house o'erflowed. For all the week had passed from ear to ear, "We're going to have a singer from the…

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Church of England Centennial Fund

Macleay Argus · Saturday 15 September 1888 · page 4

The Rev. J. T. Hyder, organising secretary for this fund in the diocese of Grafton and Armidale, preached last Sunday evening at West Kempsey…

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English Church

Macleay Argus · Saturday 29 September 1888 · page 3

The Rev. R. H. D. Kelly preached in the above church on Sunday evening last, taking for his text part of the 26th verse, 12 chap. St. John: -- If any man serve me let him…

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Our Churches. Presbyterian

Macleay Argus · Saturday 6 October 1888 · page 8

THE Rev. John Taylor preached at the Presbyterian Church, Smith-street, Kempsey, on Sunday last the 30th inst. The rev. gentleman took for his text…

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New Catholic Apostolic Church

Macleay Argus · Saturday 6 October 1888 · page 3

The foundation stone of the first Catholic Apostolic Church--the members of which are known as Apostolic Catholics,…

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Our Churches. Primitive Methodist

Macleay Argus · Saturday 20 October 1888 · page 8

THE Rev. S. Harrison preached an eloquent sermon in the above church on Sunday evening, 16th Oct., taking for his text[?] verses 40 to 42, Chap. 1 St. Mark's Gospel. "And…

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Our Churches. Primitive Methodist

Macleay Argus · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 8

Extracts from a sermon preached by the Rev. John Penman, President of the New South Wales Union, at West Kempsey, on Sunday, Oct. 14th…

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Orangeman and Church. to the Editor of the Chronicle

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning Advertiser · Monday 29 October 1888 · page 2

SIR,—In your issue of the 22nd, I notice a paragraph in “Chips and Cuttings,” by “Observer” with reference to the Dingo Orangemen, in which he states, “It should…

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Our Churches. Roman Catholic

Macleay Argus · Saturday 3 November 1888 · page 5

On Sunday last at All Saints' Church, West Kempsey, the Bight Rev. Dr. Doyle, Bishop of the Diocese of Grafton, administered the sacred rites of confirmation to a large…

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Our Timber Trade. Mr. Laurie's Mission. Its Results

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 3 November 1888 · page 5

SIX months ago almost to a day Mr. Joseph Laurie left Sydney for England and Europe for the purpose of endeavouring to find a market for Australian timber. He has just returned to…

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Our Churches

Macleay Argus · Saturday 10 November 1888 · page 5

The Right Rev. Dr. Doyle administered the sacrament of confirmation to a large number of young people of both sexes at the Smithtown Roman…

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Our Churches. Church of England

Macleay Argus · Saturday 17 November 1888 · page 5

ON Sunday evening, November 4, the Rev. R. H. D. Kelly preached an eloquent sermon in the English Church, West Kempsey, before a crowded congregation. The fact that…

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Our Churches. Wesleyan.--nov. 11

Macleay Argus · Saturday 24 November 1888 · page 3

THE Rev. D. A. Gilsenan preached at the Wesleyan Church on the above date, taking for his text the 74th and 75th verses of the 1st chapter of St. Luke:--…

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Our Churches. Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia

Macleay Argus · Saturday 1 December 1888 · page 3

THE Rev. Mr. Davis preached at the above church on Sunday evening, the 18th instant. The rev. gentleman took for his text the 13th verse of the 14th chapter of the Book of…

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