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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1897

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St. Andrews' Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 22 June 1897 · page 3

AT the Presbyterian Church special services were held in commemoration of Coronation Day. In the evening the Rev. J. T. Main, M.A., preached from (the text Proverbs xiv.,…

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Temperance Mission

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 June 1897 · page 4

THE Rev. L. M. Isitt, who arrived in Dubbo on Saturday morning, was welcomed by the various temperance organisations in Saturday last. On Sunday he preached morning and evening,…

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St. Andrew's Church

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 25 June 1897 · page 4

THE services conducted on last Sunday by the Rev. J. T. Main, M.A., throughout had reference to the record reign. In the morning three distinguishing qualities of…

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Alleged Stealing From a Church

The Western Herald · Wednesday 30 June 1897 · page 4

A young girl aged about 10 years was arrested on Wednesday morning (says the Orange, Adrocate) on a charge of stealing 24 candles and…

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Pan-anglican Conference London, July 1

The Western Herald · Saturday 3 July 1897 · page 2

The Pan[?]Anglican conference opened at Lambeth Palace, all parts of the world being represented. There are 299 Archbishops and Bishops present…

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Renovation of the Presbyterian Church, Wellington

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 23 July 1897 · page 3

FOR some weeks past our readers will have observed (says the Wellington "Gazette") the extensive works in progress at the above church. Early in June the managers decided to thoroughly…

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Church 0F England Social

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 August 1897 · page 2

On Friday night about 40 couples attended Tobin's Hall where a social was held in aid of the Pews and Seats Fund of St. Stephen's Church of England. As is usual, the work…

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not accessarily identify ourselves with opinions expressed under this heading.] Mr. Lyne's Mission. (To the Editor of the Dubbo Liberal)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 11 August 1897 · page 3

SIR,—As it is one of the well known features of all protectionist meetings to prevent citizens from asking any questions in reference to the statements made…

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Roman Catholic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 31 August 1897 · page 2

ON Sunday, a meeting in connection with the proposed Fancy Fair during Assize week was held at the convent. The chair was occupied by the Very Rev. Father Dunne, V.G., aud there was a large…

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Roman Catholic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 September 1897 · page 2

THE mission, which for the last fortnight has been conducted by the Rev. Father McCarthy, at St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church, Dubbo, was closed on Sunday evening. During the mission…

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Church and School Lands. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 October 1897 · page 3

The Church and School Lands Bill, second reading, was passed, and committed proforma…

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Roman Catholic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 October 1897 · page 2

SUNDAY last was a very interesting day at the Roman Catholic Church, Dubbo. Three masses were celebrated, at 7, 9, and 11 a.m. The Bishop (Dr. Byrne) was the celebrant of the first mass…

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Confirmation at Sp. Jo In's Church, Wellington

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 November 1897 · page 3

THE conclu-ion of many weeks of a[?]lunus work on the part of the Pev. R. B. Brown, R.D., took place on Sunday (says the "Tim a") when the rev. gentleman presented some 40[?] ates to the Right…

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Church of England

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 December 1897 · page 4

THE Bishop has favoured the "Bathurst Times' with an account of his latest experiences in the western portion of his diocese. Leaving Bathurst by the mail on Saturday week last, he reached…

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The Presbyterian Moderator at Nyngan

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 December 1897 · page 3

ON Monday, tho Rev. Dr. Bruce Moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly of New South Wales, arrived in Nyngan. and in the evening (says the "Observer") met the officers of the church to talk…

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The Church. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 December 1897 · page 3

The Rev. Julius Lewis, of Carlton, Victoria, has been appointed archdeacon at Tamworth…

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Catholic Boy's School

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 21 December 1897 · page 2

BEFORE being dismissed for the Christm a holidays the boys of the above school gave a capital entertainment to their friends on Friday afternoon. Some musical and comic items were introduced and…

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Christmas at the Churches

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 22 December 1897 · page 2

AT Holy Trinity Church, Dubbo, on Christmas Day, there will be service both morning and evening, at which special hymus will be sung, and…

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