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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1896

20 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers

Roman Catholic Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1896 · page 2

There were two services at St. Bridget's Church on Christmas day. At the 11 o'clock service, Farmer's Mass was sung by Father O'Dowd…

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Christmas at the Churches. the Anglican Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1896 · page 2

Holy Trinity Church had been tastefally decorated with flowers and greenery for Christmas Day services. The pulpit looked pretty with the…

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The Fire Fiend Once More. in Mitchell-street. Total Destruction of St. Stephen's Church and Hall. Wondesful Escape of the Council Chambers. Providential Escaprof a Whole Valuable Block. Total Loss—£750. De. E. L. Brothers Loses All. Rev. C. J. S[?]edden's Valuables Furniture Damaged. Swa[?]-thieves on the Job

The Western Herald · Wednesday 1 January 1896 · page 3

Bourke is rapidly acquiring an caviable. Cr. irom an insurance office point of view. dissinrous repate, on account of the frequency of last of the damamging visits of the…

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Wesle[?]an Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1896 · page 2

A song service was held in the Wesleyan Church on Christmas night. There was a good congregation. The choir rendered two anthems, Glory…

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Scene in a Church. Sydney, February 11

The Western Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1896 · page 2

A s[?] occurred in Greenfell [?]rian Thursday on Sunday, through the Rev. J[?] Mine [?] seme of his ra[?]…

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St. Andrew's Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 February 1896 · page 3

ON Wednesday evening the annual meeting and conversazione of the Presbyterian Church was held in St. Andrew's Hall. The chair was occupied by the Minister, the Rev. J.T…

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Church Matters. Sydney, March 10

The Western Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1896 · page 3

At the Wealeyan Conference yesterday, routine business was transacted. The ordination service in the evening was densely crowded, Four young Ministers were…

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Union of Eastern Churches. London, April 6

The Western Herald · Wednesday 8 April 1896 · page 2

Russia is urging the union of the Greek and Bulgarin Churches under one Patriarch…

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Holt Trinity Church, Dubbo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 8 April 1896 · page 2

THE annual Easter vestry meeting in connection with Holy Trinity Church was held in the church vestry last evening (Tuesday). The attendance…

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An Irish Letter. Parish of [?] May [?], 95

The Western Herald · Wednesday 6 May 1896 · page 4

[?],— I haven't [?] letter since the last time I wrote to yo[?] because we have moved from our former [?] of living, and I[?]…

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A Mission Burned. London, May 14

The Western Herald · Saturday 16 May 1896 · page 2

The Protestant mission station at Kangyin, Chi[?], has been looted and burned. The missionaries escaped…

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Wesletan Church. Sydney, May 26

The Western Herald · Wednesday 27 May 1896 · page 2

The jubilce of the Wesleyan Church was celebrated yesterday by a picnic camp meeting at Gordon. About 600 people were present…

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Roman Catholic Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 27 June 1896 · page 2

THE Rev. Father Dunne has addressed a circular to his parishioners with reference to the present liabilities connected with St. Bridget's Church. A…

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St. Bridget's Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 8 July 1896 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon a meeting was held in the Roman Catholic Presbytery in relation to the finances of the Roman Catholic Church. The…

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China Inland Mission

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 2

THERE services in the interests of China Inland Mission were conducted ou Sunday by Mr. George Nicell. In the morning Mr. Nicell occupied…

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Military Church Parade

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 26 August 1896 · page 3

THE members of J Coy, under the command of Lieutenant Grace, attended divine service at Holy Trinity Church on Sunday morning. The…

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China Inland Mission

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 29 August 1896 · page 2

MR. GEOUGE N[?]COLL, of the China Inland Mission, who has spent 15 years in missionary work in China, delivered an address in the Church of…

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Roman Catholic Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 30 December 1896 · page 2

At St. Brigid's R, C. Church mass was celebrated at 7 o'clock on Christmas morning, and again at 9, there being a large number of…

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Christmas at the Churches. Church of England

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 30 December 1896 · page 2

HOLY Trinity Church was decorated with greenery on Christmas Day, as is usual. Many willing hands had assisted in the work of decoration, and…

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Wesleyan Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 30 December 1896 · page 2

On Christmas evening a sacred concert was held in the Wesleyan Church, and was well attended. The Rev. R. M. Laverty presided, and…

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