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Churches, 1912

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Anglican May Fair

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 24 May 1912 · page 2

The above was opened in the Oddfellows' Hall, on Wednesday evening last, the Mayor, Ald. Madigan performing the opening cere no[?]y, saying…

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Bongongo Catholic Church. Opening Ceremony

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 24 May 1912 · page 2

PROBABLY the greatest day in the history of Bongongo was Sunday last, when His Lordship, Dr. Gallagher. Catholic Bishop, of…

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In the Parish Hall. Presentation Tree and Sale of Work

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 May 1912 · page 2

In the new Parish Hall on Wednesday and Thursday evenings there were large gatherings at the above; and some entertainment was enjoyed…

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Opening of R.C. Church at Adjunbilly

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 24 May 1912 · page 2

A large crowd of people assembled at Adjunbilly Creek, Bongongo, on Sunday, the 19th inst., the occasion being a visit from His Lordship, the…

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Church and School Lands. an Appeal Sustained. Caustic Remarks of Judge. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 24 May 1912 · page 2

The Full Court sustained the appeal of F.R.C. Hopkins, under the Church and Schools Land Act. Mr. Justice Pring remarked: "I do not…

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Methodist Improvement Society

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 May 1912 · page 2

The regular weekly meeting or the i Methodist Mutual Improvement Society was held on Thursday night, when there was a good attendance…

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The Wagga Catholic Schools

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 May 1912 · page 3

Celebrations were also held at the Roman Catholic schools. Al St. Joseph's the scholars were divided into sections bearing the flags,…

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Military Church Parade

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1912 · page 4

A military church, parade will be held at St. John's Church of England and St. Michael's Church to-morrow. Members of the artillery,…

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Church Parade

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 May 1912 · page 2

A church parade of senior cadets, which took place yesterday, was not, perhaps, so largely attended as it might have been, but it, nevertheless,…

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Tea and Concert. Successful Presbyterian Church Functions

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 28 May 1912 · page 2

A tea meeting and concert were held last evening in the Wagga Protestant Hall. They were organised by ladles of the Presbyterian Church and of the…

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St. Andrew's Church. Annual Tea Meeting and Concert. a Successful Reunion

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 May 1912 · page 2

An even greater measure of success than was secured last year attended the efforts of the lady promoters of the tea meeting and…

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A Methodist Farewell

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 2

A social was held at the Methodis school hall, Wagga, last, night, organised by the members of the choir for the purpose of wishing farewell ami…

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Hope for Democracy Mr. Lloyd-george 4 Church Lands. Attack on the Wealthy. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 30 May 1912 · page 2

Mr. Lloyd-George, Chancellor of the Exchequer addressed a great disestablishment demonstration at Swansea last night. He attacked wealthy…

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Adelong Methodist Festivities

Adelong and Tumut Express and Tumbarumba Post · Friday 31 May 1912 · page 2

The annual Methodist Bunquet and Concert was celebrated on the evening of Empire Day. The function was a great success. The tables were laden with the best of good…

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Methodist Banquet and Concert

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 31 May 1912 · page 2

For many years the Methodists have taken advantage of the Empire-day holiday to hold one of their annual functions in aid of their church. The…

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Local and General News a Methodist View

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 June 1912 · page 2

The Rev. H. E. Andrews in course of a speech at St. John's hall, Wagga, on Wednesday night, at the send-off given to the Rev. K. Ross-Edwards, gave an…

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Church of England

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 1 June 1912 · page 2

With the departure of the Rev. Rupert Ross Edwards from Wagga to take the vicarship of Coolamon, his appointment to which commences to-day, the…

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British Church Statistics. LONDON

Daily Advertiser · Monday 3 June 1912 · page 2

The church statistics for England and Wales for 1911 show. Anglican communicants, 2,342,153; scholars and teachers, 3,455,665; confirmations,…

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"More Submarine Defence." Mr. Churchill's Promises. Lord Kitchener Returns to Egypt. London, Later

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 4 June 1912 · page 5

Mr. Winston Churchill has promised that more submarine, defence will be provided for the port at Malta. Lord Kitchener has returned to…

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Belgian Elections. Catholic Majority. Serious Rioting. Many People Killed. Brussels

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 5 June 1912 · page 2

The election gave the Catholics a majority of [?] over the combined Liberals and Socialists. Many disturbances took place and the windows of…

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