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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1896

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Chinese Mission

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 March 1896 · page 6

THE annual meeting of the Newcastle Chinese mission was held last week at Mrs. Weatherill's residence. Present: Mesdames Allan, Williams,…

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Adamstown. Church Entertainment

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 March 1896 · page 8

On Friday night an enjoyable entertainment was given in the Primitive Methodist Church, under the auspices of the Temperance Society. The programme was provided by…

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The New Hebrides Mission

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1896 · page 7

THE Very Rev. W. Watt, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, who has been some 27 years a missionary…

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United Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 March 1896 · page 8

THE anniversary in connection with the United Methodist Free Church was celebrated last night at the church, and took the form of a tea and public meeting, which was well…

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Lambton. Lay Methodist Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 7

The anniversary of the Lay Methodist Church, Kendal-street, is to be celebrated as usual by holding a camp meeting on Good Friday in the park, to be followed in the…

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Scene in a Churchyard

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 March 1896 · page 6

A CRUESOME scene was enacted one Sunday evening recently at the Clamart cemetery, Paris, and the greatest excitement prevailed in the…

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West Wallsend. Church Bazaar

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1896 · page 7

The bazaar in connection with the West Wallsend Free Methodist Church, which was opened on Friday, was concluded on Monday evening. The hall was neatly decorated and…

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In Sydney. Sydney, Friday. Church Services

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 April 1896 · page 5

The special services at St. Andrew's and St. Mary's Cathedrals and at the various churches to-night were largely attended, There were crowded houses at the sacred…

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Greta. Primitive Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 6

Anniversary services in connection with the above church were held yesterday, the Rev. Mr. Metcalf, of Merewether officiating morning, afternoon,…

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Lambton Lay Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1896 · page 7

THE anniversary services in connection with the Lay Methodist Church, Kendal-street, wore celebrated on Good Friday, when a…

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Wickham Primitive Methodist Excursion

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1896 · page 7

The excursion to Seaham arranged by Messrs. R. T. Proctor and J. Gilbert on behalf of the Wickham Primitive Methodist Sunday-school was a…

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Lambton Church of England Sunday-school Picnic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1896 · page 5

THE annual picnic in connection with the Lambton Church of England Sunday-school was held yesterday in the grounds of Mr. Thomas Croudace's residence. The children…

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Greta. Primitive Methodist Picnic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 April 1896 · page 6

The annual picnic of the Sunday-school children of the Primitive Methodist Church was held in the park on Easter Monday. The day…

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Greek and Bulgarian Churches

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 8 April 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—Russia is urging that the Greek and Bulgarian Churches should be re-united under one Patriarch…

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A Dangerous Mission. Strange Action of President Cleveland. Despatch of American Spies

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 9 April 1896 · page 4

LONDON, Wednesday.—The New York Herald, in its issue of to-day, states that President Cleveland has despatched a number of secret agents…

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Y M.c.a. Mission

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 April 1896 · page 5

THE second anniversary of the missionary's work in connection with the Newcastle Young Men's Christion Association was held in their hall, Hunter street West, on…

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Sacred Heart Church, Hamilton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 27 April 1896 · page 4

THE mission for the women of this parish, conducted by the Revs. Fathers Hanly, C.M., and Henry, C.M., was brought to a close yesterday afternoon, when the church…

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District News. Merewether. Free Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 May 1896 · page 7

THE annual tea and public meeting in connection with the Free Methodist Church Sunday-school was held in the church on Monday evening. The tea…

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St. John's Church. Sale of Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 1 May 1896 · page 8

A TEA meeting and sale of work in aid of the funds of St. John's Church, Lake-road, was held yesterday in the school-room, and was well patronised. The sale of work, which…

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The Coronation of the Czar. Church of England Representative

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1896 · page 4

SONDON, Monday.—Dr. Creighton, Bishop of Peterborough, has been deputed to attend the forthcoming coronation of the Czar at Moscow as…

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