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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1896

255 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 13 of 13

New Lambton. Primitive Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 December 1896 · page 6

The anniversary services of the above church were continued on Monday, when a public tea meeting was largely attended. After the tea a public meeting was held, Mr…

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St. Peter's Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 9 December 1896 · page 8

By reference to an advertisement in this issue it will be seen that a Christmas Tree and sale of work will be opened in the Mechanics' Institute, East Maitland, in aid…

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Old Racecourse. Church Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 10 December 1896 · page 8

The anniversary services of the Primitive Methodist Church was held on Sunday last. The Rev. Seth Jones preached in the afternoon and Rev. J. C. Metealf in the morning…

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The Mission Steamer John Williams

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 16 December 1896 · page 4

The London Missionary Society's mission steamer John Williams is due at Cooktown from Samoa on the 27th inst but it is quite probable that she will reach the port a day or two earlier. After coaling…

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The Latest Russian Annexation. Explanation in the Italian Chamber. Another "Scientific" Mission

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 December 1896 · page 4

LONDON, Thursday.—In the Italian Chamber of Deputies last night the Marquis Visconti Venosta, Minister for Foreign Affairs, made a statement…

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St. Stephen's Church Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 18 December 1896 · page 7

The public are reminded of the promenade concert to be given in the grounds of Cumberland Hall, Best Maitland, in aid of the organ fund of St. Stephen's Church, this…

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Narrow Escape of a Mission Schooner

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 19 December 1896 · page 4

The Rev. Mr. Chalmers, a well-known New Guinea explorer, writing to Mr. T. Pratt, the Sydney agent of the London Missionary Society, gives particulars of a narrow escape from wreck of…

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Germany and its Trade Mission to China

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 December 1896 · page 4

LONDON, Friday.—The German Government is about to send out a mission to China to promote trade between that country and Germany…

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Wallsend. St. Luke's Church Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 21 December 1896 · page 7

The attendance at the School of Arts on Friday evening was scarcely up to expectations, no doubt owing to the residents being busy shopping…

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Lambton. Primitive Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 December 1896 · page 3

There was a large attendance at the concert in aid of the Trust Fund of this church, which was held in the Star Theatre on Monday evening. Mr. J. Gilbert, of Wickham,…

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District News. Minmi. Church Activity

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 December 1896 · page 3

THE United Methodist Free Church has been much in evidence lately, and on Sunday afternoon a very pleasant hour was spent at the church, when the Sunday school prizes…

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Free Church of Scotland

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 December 1896 · page 4

LONDON, Monday.—Professor Davidson, of New College, Edinburgh, who was recently elected Moderator of the Free Church of Scotland, has declined…

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Wesleyan Church Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 December 1896 · page 5

THE sacred concert at the Wesleyan Church last night distinctly "caught on." Before the hour of commencing the church was filled with an eager and cordially…

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Christmas. Special Services at the Churches

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 December 1896 · page 5

CHRISTMAS EVE passed off quietly, and the weather, which was delightful for the time of year, attracted throngs of people to the city from the adjoining suburbs…

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Extraordinary Scene in Bow Church. Dr. Temple's Appointment. a Protest Submitted

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 26 December 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—A remarkable scene took place in Bow Church, London, yesterday, on the occasion of the proceedings in connection with the…

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