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Mid North Coast · Churches

Churches, 1902

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The Tent Mission

Macleay Argus · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 9

The local churches concerned are leaving no stone unturned to make the visit of the Rev. W. Scurr, with his tent mission, the occasion of a great…

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Sleepers in Church

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 August 1902 · page 7

In 1766 the church wardens of Prestwich near Manchester resolved "That thirteen shillings a year be given to George Grimshaw, of Reodenlane for ye time being, and a new coat (not…

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West Kempsey Methodist Church

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 28 August 1902 · page 4

The annual trust social of the above was held on Wednesday last when the building was filled in every part. The meeting was opened by Rev. L. Hurd, who after making…

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Tent Mission

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 28 August 1902 · page 4

The tent mission conducted by the Rev. W.H.Scurr will open in Mr. Hart's paddock Belgrave -Street, on Sunday next Aug31st Services will be conducted during the…

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Sleepers in Church

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 28 August 1902 · page 7

Is 1736 the church wardens of Prestwich noon Manchester resolved That thirteen billings a year be give to Geogre Grimshaw of [?]…

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Local News. Roman Catholic Mission

Macleay Argus · Saturday 30 August 1902 · page 8

The Revs. Fathers Barrie and Murray of the Redemptorist Order, commenced a fortnight's mission in All Saints' R. C. Church, West Kempsey,…

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United Tent Mission

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 30 August 1902 · page 2

THE United Tent Mission concluded in this district on Thursday night last. During its currency here, it has on the whole, been very successful. At Wauchope, especially,…

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The Tent Mission

Macleay Argus · Saturday 30 August 1902 · page 8

The united tent mission, under the presidency of the Rev. W. H. Scurr, is expected to arrive at Kempsey on Saturday, and services will be held on…

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Church of England, Bobin. Sept. 1

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 3 September 1902 · page 3

A WELL-ATTENDED meeting of members of the Church of England was held on Saturday evening at the house of Mr. Thos. Moore…

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Roman Catholic mission

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 4 September 1902 · page 4

On Sunday week last, the Rev. Fathers Barrie and Murray, of the Redemptorist Order, commenced a million at All Saints Church, West Kempsey. Large…

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The Tent Mission

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 4 September 1902 · page 4

On Sunday last the Tent Mission was opened in Mr. Hart's paddock, Belgrare-st., by the Her. W. H. Seurr, and the various service were largely attended. On Sunday…

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United Tent Mission

Macleay Argus · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 9

THE huge marquee--otherwise "Seurr Cathedral"--has been a conspicuous object in Belgrave-street during the past week. It is pitched in Mr…

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Church Bazaars

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 2

Sir,— The report of the address by BIshop Doyle, of LIsmore, at the opening of a church bazaar, in year issue of the 23rd instant, surely…

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Church of England

Macleay Argus · Saturday 6 September 1902 · page 8

A ruri-diaconal meeting will be held in All Saints' Church on Wednesday next, September 10th, when the Revs. Thomas (Port Macquarie). Bates…

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Roman Catholic Mission

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 11 September 1902 · page 4

The mission in connection with All Saints Church, West Kempsey, was continued by the Rev Fathers Murray and Barrie Until Sunday last, when a mission was opened at…

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United Tent Mission

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 11 September 1902 · page 4

Since our last issue the Tent Mission has con tinned to attract Urge congregations On Thursday last the Rev. W. H. Scurr contracted a severe cold, which compelled…

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Church of England

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 11 September 1902 · page 4

The ruri-deaconal chapter will meet in All Saints' Church to-day (Wednesday) for the purpose of discussing matters in connection with church work in this part of the diocese…

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Smithtown Methodist Church

Macleay Argus · Saturday 13 September 1902 · page 9

The Methodists of Smithtown will hold their annual tea and concert in the School of Arts on Wednesday, Sept 24th. This function is an annual…

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United Tent Mission. Postponement of Visit to Gladstone

Macleay Argus · Saturday 13 September 1902 · page 7

AT the end of last week the Rev. W. H. Scurr (Missioner) acquired a slight attack of influenza and laid up for a couple of days. However, he was at…

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Upper Manning Church of England. Visit of the Bishop of Newcastle

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 13 September 1902 · page 4

His Lordship Dr. Stanton, Bishop of Newcastle, who is at present visiting this portion of his large dice[?]se, was entertained at social and concert in the Federal Hall, Wingham, on Wednesday night…

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