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Churches, 1917

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The Catholic Federation

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 10 April 1917 · page 3

At the Catholic Federation conference President Cleary said that the organisation would place all its claims confidently before the people…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 12 April 1917 · page 3

The death occurred on Saturday last at Hay of Mrs Anderson, wife of Dr. Anderson, Anglican bishop of the Riverina [?]. The sad news…

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Morpeth Methodist Church Farewell to Rev. F. W. and Mrs Walker

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 4

There was a large gathering at the Morpeth Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 4th, to bid farewell to Rev. F. W. and Mrs Walker. Owing to…

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Church Parade

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 2

In connection with the church rara[?]e to be held on Sunday, 29th inst., we are informed that in all probability the function will be held in the afternoon…

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News of the Churches

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 April 1917 · page 31

The Presbyterian Assembly has, been fixed to open on May 7. The Moderatorelect is Rev. G. C. Love, of Strathalbyn. Bishop Long, of Bathurst, at the…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 2

The above annual fixture will engage attention in the hall of tho Literary Institute on Wednesday next, and despite a rather poor season for flowers, we…

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Wahgunyah Congregational Church. Harvest Home Thanksgiving Services

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 17 April 1917 · page 3

Harvest home was celebrated in the Congregational Church, .Wahgunyah, on Sunday last. The Rev. Ambrose Roberts, chairman of the Congregational…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1917 · page 3

The Rev. Hilton E. Thomas will conduct the services in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday next at Berrigan at 11 a.m. and Finley at…

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Mr. Balfour's Mission

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 23

Great preparations are made at Washington for the reception of the British mission to America, headed by the Secretary for Foreign Affairs (Mr. A. J. Balfour)…

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Hay Methodist Church. Welcome to Rev. F. W. Walker

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 3

A welcome social was tendered to the Rev. F. W. and Mrs Walker, at the Methodist Church, on Wednesday night. There was a splendid attendance of members…

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News of the Churches. St. Matthews Church, Albury

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 20 April 1917 · page 30

The annual meeting of the congregation was held on Tuesday night. The report, which was adopted, on the motion of Messrs. Thornton and Shaw, stated:—…

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Church Notes

The Berrigan Advocate · Thursday 26 April 1917 · page 3

The Rev. Hilton E. Thomas will conduct an Anzac memorial service the Presbyterian Church at Berrigan on Sunday evening next. Mrs…

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Presbyterian Church

Tocumwal Guardian and Riverina Echo · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 2

The Committee arranging the concert to be held on Monday evening next, in aid of the funds of the Presbyterian 'Church, are sparing…

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Presbyterian Service

The Independent · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 2

On Wednesday evening an Anzac service was held in the Presbyterian Church, when there was a fair attendance. The majority of those present have near relatives, and all…

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LOCAL and General Presbyterian Church

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 2

Following are the Services for Sunday, 29th April, 1917:—Jerilderie, 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.; Allanbrae, 3 p.m.—Rev. S. Brown, Minister…

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United States Mission

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 22

President Wilson is considering the appointment of Mr. Elihu Root, America's most eminent statesman, as chairman of the United States mission to Russia. Mr…

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Von Mackensen's Mission

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 23

According to news gleaned from a diplomatic source in Athens, the Kaiser has, at the request of Enver Pasha, the Turkish Minister for War, ordered…

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French Mission to America

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 46

The extraordinary. French mission to the United States, headed by Marshal Joffre and M. Viviani (Vice-President and Minister for Justice) has arrived at Washington…

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News of the Churches

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 April 1917 · page 30

Archbishop Cerretti, the Apostolic Delegate, is expected to visit Rockhampton in May. The jubilee of St. John's Church of…

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Church Parade

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 1 May 1917 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon last a church parade and commemoration service was held at St. John's Church of England in honour of those who laid down their…

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