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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Churches

Churches, 1900

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Wattle Park Wesleyan Church

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 23 February 1900 · page 2

AT a meeting of the above trust held on Saturday last the following new trustees were, appointed:-- Messrs. M. Southwell, E. Davis, W. Mundy, J. Southwell, Jun.,…

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The Queanbeyan Age with Which Are Incorporated Queanbeyan Times, Bungendore Mirror & Captain's Fla Miner. Saturday, February 24, 1900. Local and General. an Historic Church

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

We understand that steps are now being taken for the renovation of the old Weetangera Wesleyan Church. The building, an historical one, has been in a state of collapse…

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The Queanbeyan Age with Which Are Incorporated Queanbeyan Times, Bungendore Mirror & Captain's Fla Miner. Saturday, February 24, 1900. Local and General. an Historic Church

Queanbeyan Age · Saturday 24 February 1900 · page 2

We understand that step are now being taken for the renovation of the old Weetangera Wesleyan Church. The building, an historical one, had been in a state of collapse…

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Selected Poetry. Woman's Mission

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 27 February 1900 · page 4

Though she may not in the battle. Bravely lead men to the fight-- Though she may not weild the sabre For the right against the might;…

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Church Coughers, Bead This

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 3 March 1900 · page 2

Very many cases of chronic coughs are simply the result of habit. An eminent doctor once made the following suggestion about how to stop a cough…

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A Notable Parish Church

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Friday 16 March 1900 · page 3

No Parish Church in England has, says the “Sunday Header,” during this century, gained a greater reputation than has that of St. Peter’s, Leeds. yet this is not owing to…

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Church of England

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 16 March 1900 · page 2

IN response to the Rev. W. M. White's invitation a number of the ladies of his congregation met at the Vicarage on Wednesday afternoon and it was decided to hold…

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St. Gregory's Churchy

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 20 March 1900 · page 2

A SHORT mission will be hold in St. Gregory's Church towards the and of the month. It will open on the 29th and will be conducted by the Rev. Father Henry…

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St. Gregory's Church

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 23 March 1900 · page 2

A SHORT mission will be hold in St. Gregory's Church towards the end of the month. It will open on the 26th and will, be conducted by the Rev. Father Henry,…

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Roman Catholic

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 3 April 1900 · page 2

THE mission services in St. Gregory's, conducted by Father Henry, C.M., have been very well attended. On Sunday there was scarcely standing room at both masses in…

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First Annual Chrysanthemum Show In connection with Christ Church (C. of E.) & Sunday School Funds. Wednesday, April 25th. And Thursday, April 26, 1900 In the Protestant Hall, Gifts of Flowers and Greenery will be thankfully received, also Gifta towards Refreshment Siall Schedule of Prizes. Section A—chrysanthemus Amateurs only

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 11 April 1900 · page 2

1 Best 24 varieties single bloom, by A H Garraway, Esq, 1st 5s, 2nd 2s6d 2 Best 12 ditto, 3s, 2s 3 Best 6 Japanese and incurved, 2s6d…

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How to Fill Churches

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Friday 4 May 1900 · page 4

The late evangelist Moody was a firm believer in newspaper advertising. He used to say:—I don’t believe any man need preach to empty pews if he will only use a little…

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Humorous Column. “Football” in Church

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Friday 18 May 1900 · page 1

The service had commenced in: a certain church. A gentleman sitting near the door had placed his hat in the aisle at the end of his pew. Soon after…

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Curious Church Raid

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 19 May 1900 · page 4

Mr. John Kensitt and his Wycliff preachers engaged in a novel and somewhat amusing exploit recently at the Yorkshire village of Womersley in pursuance of their…

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Mission at St. BEDE’S

The Braidwood and Araluen Express and People's Advocate · Tuesday 12 June 1900 · page 2

An eight days’ mission was opened at St. Bede’s on Sunday morning by the Rev. Father Quinn, C. M., of Ashfield. The service was very well attended. At devotions in the…

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Children in Church

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 June 1900 · page 2

Perhaps I shall shock some of my readers when I say that I do not approve of taking children of tender years to the church. There are two objections to…

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A Church Amid Perpetual Snow

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 June 1900 · page 1

The highest church in Europe is the pilgrimage chapel of St. Maria de Zoteil, above Salux, in the Swiss Ganton of Granbunden. It lies 2,434 metres above the sea…

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Local News. Wesley an Church Anniversary

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 31 July 1900 · page 2

ON Sunday and yesterday the forty-second anniversary of the Wesleyan Church, Queanboyan, was celebrated. The morning service was conducted by the preacher…

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Church of England

The Queanbeyan Observer · Tuesday 31 July 1900 · page 2

IN compliance with a resolution carried at last Diocesan Synod, the Bishop of Goulburn has divided the--diocese into rural deaneries, that of Coema consisting of…

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Funny Scene in a Village Church

The Queanbeyan Observer · Friday 10 August 1900 · page 6

The vicar certainly had a pretty wit, People said that he was sarcastic, and he tried to live up to the reputation. But he was not always a success. On one…

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