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Churches, 1903

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Amusing Scene in a Church

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 7 February 1903 · page 2

The congregation at a place of worship at Sparkhill recently experienced (says the "Birmingham Despatch") a sensation that few…

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Taree Methodist Sunday School. Annual Distribution of Prizes

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 February 1903 · page 2

THE annual distribution of prizes in connection with the above Sunday School took place in the School-hall, Taree, on Monday night last, when there was a large gathering of children, parents and friends…

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Methodist Union

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 February 1903 · page 4

A demonstration to celebrate the first anniversary of the Methodist Union will be held at the Show Ground thin (Wednesday) afternoon. Tea will be provided at 4 30, and…

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English Hymns in the Catholic Church

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 February 1903 · page 4

Cardinal Vaughan, Archbishop of West-minster, has authorised the use of special English hymus in the services of the Catholic Church…

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Amusing Scene in a Church

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 February 1903 · page 2

The congregation at a place of worship at Sparkhill recently experienced (says the "Birmingham Despatch") a sensation that few…

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Mission Tents

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 6

A SYDNEY paper reports there are five travelling mission tents, in one organisation, going the rounds of New South Wales at the present time…

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Methodist Anniversary. Tea Meeting and Concert

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 February 1903 · page 7

THE Methodists of Kempsey Circuit celebrated the first anniversary of Methodist Union by holding a tea meeting and concert on the Agricultural Show Ground…

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Methodist Celebration

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 19 February 1903 · page 4

THE first anniversary of Methodist Union was celebrated by the Kempsey Circuit on Wednesday last in the Agricultural Society's grounds. The les meeting held in the…

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Roman Catholic Church

Macleay Argus · Saturday 21 February 1903 · page 8

The Right Rev. D. Doyle, Roman Catholic Bishop of Lismore, arrived in Kempsey on Wednesday last on a visit to the Macleay parishes. He came…

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Presbyterian Church

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 2

A general committee meeting of the Presbyterian Church at Port Macquarie was held at Wauchope last Monday. Mr. R. Davidson occupied the Chair. There were…

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Roman Catholic Church

Macleay Argus · Saturday 28 February 1903 · page 9

The ceremony of blessing the new bell presented by the late Mrs. Rothery to All Saints' B.C. Church, West Kempsey was performed after…

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Methodist Conference

Macleay Argus · Saturday 7 March 1903 · page 12

THE annual sessions of the Conference opened with a crowded attendance at the Centenary Hall, Sydney, on Tuesday week. Revs. W. Pearson, L…

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Methodist Conference

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 10

THE following appointments appear in the second draft of stations:--Grafton District--Grafton: James W. Holden; supernumerary, Samuel H. Macdade. Brushgrove…

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Local News. Methodist Appointments

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 8

In the third and final reading of stations in connection with the appoinment of Methodist ministers at the Conference just closed, the following…

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Courting In Church

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 14 March 1903 · page 8

A young man in Church conceived a most sadden and violent passion for a young lady in the next pew, and desirous of entering…

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Methodist Changes

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 19 March 1903 · page 4

The following were the alterations made in the Appointment of Ministers in the final reading at the recent conference in Sydney: The Ber. L. Hurd to Cobar; Rev. H. S…

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Church of England Concert. a Great Success

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 3

The School of Arts on Thursday week was crowded, the occasion being an entertainment in aid of the Church of England Renovation Fund. The Rev. C M Thomas…

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Church of England. Provisional District of Cape Hawke

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 April 1903 · page 3

THE Rev. R. H. Phillips, Rural Dean of the Manning, on Sunday last went down to the Wallamba with the Bev. A. Phillips, and introduced him to his work as minister in charge of the new district…

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Methodist Church

Macleay Argus · Saturday 11 April 1903 · page 8

The quarterly meeting was held on Wednesday, 1st April. The Rev. W. Pearson presided and Rev. L. Hurd and ten members were present. The…

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The Anglican Synod

Macleay Argus · Saturday 11 April 1903 · page 8

The Bishop of Grafton and Armidale has announced that it will be necessary to postpone the session of the Synod of the Diocese, which had been…

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