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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1916

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Mission at Kurri Kurri

Northern Times · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 1

The Rev. J. J. Boyd, of Adamstown, is conducting home mission meetings in the Kurri Kurri district. On Sunday he took the service at Kurri…

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The "Red Plague." Methodist Recommendations

Northern Times · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 8

The Western District Synod of the Methodist Church has passed a resolution in favour of compulsory notification of venereal disease, also that the State…

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Kurri Baptist Church. Anniversary Celebrations

Northern Times · Wednesday 15 November 1916 · page 3

The anniversary of the Kurri kurri Baptist Church was celebrated on Sunday and Monday. The Rev. C. Pickering, of Hinton, took the special services…

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Lambton Methodist Church

Northern Times · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 6

A successful gathering of the chair and members of the Lambton Methodist Church was held on Tuesday evening in continuation of the periodical socials…

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Dancer Street Methodist Church

Northern Times · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 6

The Dangar Street Methodist will hold a patriotle concert in the Wickham School of Arts on Thursday evening 23. The proceeds…

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Dangar-Street Methodist Church. Presentation to Mr. Barrett

Northern Times · Friday 17 November 1916 · page 6

Mr. Horace Barrett. who Is connected with the Australian Bank of Commerce, was presented with a gold-mounted fountain pen In the Method…

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Anglican

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 12

In the course of a recent address, the Bishop of Adelaide (Dr. Thomas) referred to women's work in connection with the war. In the rebuilding of the church, he…

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Presbyterian

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 12

The Presbyterian ministers in Melbourne are doing a big work in the way of conducting services in factories in the meal-hour. A hymn is sung, a prayer is…

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Cessnock Methodist Church

Northern Times · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 5

The anniversary of the Cessnock Methodist Church is to be marked by special services to-morrow. The Rev. G.R. Holland will conduct the…

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Methodist

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 12

On Sunday evening, in the Tighe's Hill Church, a Boys' Scout service was held. The local and the Mayfield scouts were in large attendance. The Rev. S. W…

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Roman Catholic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 12

Archbishop Cerretti blessed the foundation stone of the new presbytery at Home-bush-road, Strathfield, on Sunday. Dr. Dwyer, Bishop of Maitland, when…

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News of the Churches

Northern Times · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 4

The Rev. H.W. Grimmett, of islington Congregational Church, has accepted the call to the pastorate of Brown Street, Newcastle…

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Churches of Christ

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 12

After a labour of three years with the church at Ballarat, Mr. Long deems it wise to decline a further re-engagement. Mr. R. Enniss is expected back in…

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Church Union

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1916 · page 12

Representatives of the Baptist Church and the Churches of Christ in Victoria met in conference recently, with a view to evolving a scheme of union. In moving,…

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Hamilton Anglican Church. Its Trials and Triumphs.AN Interesting History

Northern Times · Monday 20 November 1916 · page 6

Yesterday the commemoration of the dedication of St.Peter's Anglican Church. Hamilton, was celebrated. Two services were held during the…

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Church Parade. East Maitland Celebration

Northern Times · Monday 20 November 1916 · page 2

A church parade was held at St. Peter's Church of England, East Maitland at the morning service yesterday. A good number of cadets were…

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St. Peter's Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 20 November 1916 · page 7

The commemoration of the dedication St. Peter's Church, Hamilton, was celebrated yesterday. The morning preacher was the Rv. F. S. Griffiths At the…

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Church and Hunter Streets, Eight Hour Day Complaints

Northern Times · Tuesday 21 November 1916 · page 6

Mr. A. Dumbrull, city cleansing officer, submitted a report in reference to a statement made at the previous meeting of the council, regarding…

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District News. Tighe's Hill. the Methodist Church

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 22 November 1916 · page 5

The cantata, which was rendered on Sunday afternoon, in connection with anniversary of the Methodist Church, under the baton of Mr. Shaw, was appreciated…

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Hamilton Anglican Church. Annual Celebration

Northern Times · Thursday 23 November 1916 · page 3

The celebration of 31st anniversary of the dedication of St. Peter's Anglican Church, Hamilton, which was begun on Sunday, was continued last…

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