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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Churches

Churches, 1899

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R. C. Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 6 September 1899 · page 3

THE annual meeting of the prochial committee of St. Brigid's R. C. Church was held on Friday night, the Very Rev. Father Dunne presiding. The following…

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Roman Catholic Mission

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 September 1899 · page 4

THE Rev. Father Harry, of the Redemptorist Order, has been conducting during the post fortnight a mission at the Roman Catholic Church. Musses have been celebrated each…

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The Roman Catholic Social. a Great Success

The Western Herald · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 2

Tbo annual social in aid of the foods of the local Boman Catholic Church was held in Tobin'a Hall on Wednesday evening last, under the most favorable auspices. For some…

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A Laugh in Church

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 September 1899 · page 3

She sat on the sliding cushion, The dear, wee woman of four, Here feet in their shiny slippers Hung dangling over the floor;…

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Presbyterian Tea Meeting and Concert

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 September 1899 · page 2

The annual tea meeting and concert, in connection with the Presbyterian Church, eventuated on Friday evening. The tea was upon the tables at 7.15, when an immense concourse of children and…

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Local Intelligence Church Appointments. Church of England

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 22 September 1899 · page 4

The Ven. Archdeacon Wilson, Incumbent. Rev. P. de Laure Masgrove, Curate. Holy Trinity Church. -- Sunday, Sept. 24, Morning service at 11 ; evening service at 7.30…

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The Church Crisis. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 23 September 1899 · page 5

Sixty churches in London and Rochester dioceses have abandoned the use of incense…

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Roman Catholic Mission

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 26 September 1899 · page 2

THE mission, conducted by the Rev. Father Barry, of the Redemptorist Order, was concluded on Sunday night last. It was commenced on September 3rd, and has therefore continued…

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The Mission at St. Brigid's

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 27 September 1899 · page 2

THE three weeks' mission conducted at St. Brigid's R.C. Church, Dubbo, by Rev. Father Barry, Redemptorist missioner, was concluded on Sunday…

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Bodangora. Church of England Social

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 October 1899 · page 3

The social in aid of the Church of England duly eventuated on Thursday night, 28th inst., and was from a social point of view most successful, though financially it did not attain such a…

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Church of England Fancy Fair

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 October 1899 · page 4

THE Annual Fancy Fair for the purpose of liquidating the debt on properties in connection with the Anglican Church was opened at the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening by his…

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Varieties. Church Clock Stopped by Birds

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 October 1899 · page 4

Romford Pariah Church clock has just been stopped under very strange circumstances. A bird built its nest on the top Of the clock, and part of the nest consisted of a…

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Church of England Bazaar

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 10 October 1899 · page 2

THE bazaar for the purpose of liquidating the debts on Church of England properties was very largely attended on the closing night (Saturday). The bullock refiled was thrown…

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Church of England

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 20 October 1899 · page 2

On Monday, October 23, it is the intention of the Bishop of Bathurst to institute the Rev. F. J. Harris to the Mission Chaplaincy of Narromine…

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Church of England.--visit of the Bishop

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 24 October 1899 · page 2

THE annual confirmation service for the parish of Dubbo was held in Holy Trinity Church on Sunday morning. Thirty-three candidates in all were presented by the Rector, the Von…

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Roman Catholic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 7 November 1899 · page 2

IN announcing that his Lordship the Right Rev Dr. Byrne would reach Dubbo about the middle of the week, and make an appeal to the congregation next Sunday on behalf of the…

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Local Intelligence Roman Catholic

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 14 November 1899 · page 2

THE Right Rev. Dr. Byrne, Bishop of Bathurst, reached Dubbo on Wednesday evening. On Sunday his lordship preached in St. Brigid's Church, at the 11 o'clock mass and at vespers…

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Geurie Union Church

The Wellington Times · Thursday 16 November 1899 · page 2

The trustees and congregation of the Union Church, at Geurie, who some time ago opened the neat structure free of debt, and have since fenced the property, have…

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The Transvaal. General Joubert Killed. The Relief of Ladysmith. General Buller's Plans Complete. The Boers Lose Heavily at Mafeking. The Boers Fear the Basutos. They Attack the Native Chief Khama. Bat Are Repulsed. 10,000 British at Estcourt. A War Correspondent Killed. Boers Bombard the Catholic Sanitarium. Two Civilians Killed. And Several Nurses Wounded. (By Cable.) London, November 15

The Western Herald · Saturday 18 November 1899 · page 2

The Boer force operating against Lady-smith has greatly intensified its artillery fire with the object of overwhelming the British, and making a final desperate effort…

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A Haunted Churchyard

The Wellington Times · Thursday 30 November 1899 · page 3

Kelvedon Churchyard has an ancient tree standing on the south side of the church which has long enjoyed the reputation of being haunted. This story arose from the fact…

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