Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Churches, all years

Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1899

356 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 17 of 18

Wickham. Primitive Methodist Church Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1899 · page 6

The services in connection with the anniversary of this church were held yesterday, and were very successful. Large congregations testified the interest of the people. In…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Winstone Churchill in Pretoria. Wounded and a Prisoner

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 21 November 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—Reuter's agency reports that Lieutenant Winstone Churchill is a prisoner at Fretoria, and is suffering from a Wound in the hand…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

General Gatacre's Mission

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 November 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Major-General Gatacre, in command of the Third Division of the Army Corps, has been sent to East London, Cape Colony, with instructions to…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Stockton. Primitive Methodist Sabbath-school

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 November 1899 · page 8

The anniversary of the above school was celebrated on Sunday last, when three services were held. Mr. J. W. Brown, of Hamilton, conducted the morning and afternoon,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Hexham. Primitive Methodist Church Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1899 · page 3

The services in connection with the anniversary were held on Sunday last. Friends came from near and far so as to completely fill the building both afternoon and night. The Rev…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

New Lambton. Church Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 23 November 1899 · page 3

The anniversary services of the Lay Methodist Church were continued by a tea and public meeting on Monday afternoon and night. A large number attended the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Transvaal Officials at Delagoa Bay. Rumoured Peace Mission

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 25 November 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—Judge Gregorowski, of the Transvaal, and several officials, have arrived at Delagoa Bay. It is believed they are on a peace mission…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wesleyan Church Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 30 November 1899 · page 4

A concert in the school hall of the Tyrrelstreet Wesleyan Church last evening was fairly well attended, and from a musical point of view fairly successful. The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Lambton. Parish Club

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 December 1899 · page 6

One of the most successful concerts in connection with this club was held in Conn's Ball on Thursday night, the hall being crowded. Mr. S. Short occupied the…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

District News. Stockton. the Congregational Church Sale of Work

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 2 December 1899 · page 8

This enterprise was proceeded with last night with great vigour, despite the fearfully hot weather. The hall was well filled, and business was brisk at all the stalls. The Rev…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Carrington. St. Francis Xavier's R.c. Church Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 December 1899 · page 3

The fair was continued on Saturday evening in aid of the church fund, but owing to the intense heat the attendance was not quite up to what was expected. Miss Maggie…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Stockton. Congregational Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 4 December 1899 · page 5

At the sale of work on Friday night the following programme was performed:— Messrs Bevan and Williams rendered the duet "Albions" in good style, and Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

District News. Wickham. Wesleyan Church Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 5 December 1899 · page 5

The anniversary of the Wickham Wesleyan Church was celebrated on Sunday by special services during the day, The Rev. R. M. Bowles preached in the morning the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Wesleyan Church Anniversary

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 11 December 1899 · page 5

The anniversary of the Tyrell-street Wesleyan Church was celebrated yesterday by special services of an attractive character. The pulpit was tastefully decorated…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Patriotic Fund. Church Collections

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 December 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.—The Queen has authorised collections being made in the churches in aid of the families of the troops in South Africa, and to…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Merewether. Welsh Congregational Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 13 December 1899 · page 5

The anniversary services of the above church were held on Sunday, and were attended by large congregations. The morning service was conducted by the Rev…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Merewether. Free Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 15 December 1899 · page 8

A fair audience was present yesterday afternoon at the opening ceremony of the Christmas tree and sale of work in the School of Arts The proceeds are in aid…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Merewether. Free Methodist Church Christmas Tree

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 16 December 1899 · page 5

The sale of work was continued on Friday, evening, when a satisfactory number of visitors bestowed their patronage. During a full in the business an excelient…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Tighe's Hill. Memorial Stone of a School Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 December 1899 · page 8

Following upon the movement initiated by the Right Rev. Dr. Murray a few weeks past to have erected in Tighe's Hill a school church, the venerable prelate…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Escape of Lieutenant Churchill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 18 December 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.—News has been received to the effect that Lieutenant Winston Churchill, war correspondent for the "Morning Post," who was…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →