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Churches, 1916

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Presbyterian Social

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 July 1916 · page 2

The Girls' Auxiliary, who held a flower show in April to raise money for the church-furnishing fund, succeeded beyond expectations; and on Tuesday…

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Parish Hail Euchre Party

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 28 July 1916 · page 2

The fourth progressive euchre evening was held in the Parish hall on Tuesday with a large attendance, 20 tables being in play. The first prize…

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In the Court of Humanity. a Vast Public Opinion at Whose Bar Kaisers, Kings, Presidents, Cabinets, Churches, and All Must Stand for Scrutiny and

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 28 July 1916 · page 2

"It is perfectly certain that the peace which follows this war would be the greatest failure in history, unless it could command and employ that very fellowship…

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The Presbyterian Church

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 1 August 1916 · page 2

The following able sermon was preached by the Rev. R. E. Davies at the local Presbyterian Church on Sunday week. The text was taken…

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Special Church Services

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 5 August 1916 · page 3

At St. John's Church of England the occasion was recognised by a special service at 10.30 yesterday morning, when an appropriate address was…

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War Anniversary. Special Church Services

Daily Advertiser · Monday 7 August 1916 · page 2

The second anniversary of the entry of Britain into the war was the occasion of special services at local and district churches…

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Presbyterian

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 3

At the Presbyterian Church on Sunday night the Rev.J. Malcomson gave a special address. The reverend gentleman referred to the resolution passed…

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Soldiers' Church Parade. in Memory of Lone Pine. Sydney

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 2

About 1500 members of the Returned Soldiers' Association took part in church parade yesterday, in commemoration of Lone Vine…

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War Anniversary Services. Christ Church

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 3

At Church Parade on Sunday morning there was a crowded congregation and the Rev.R. Hamilton preached from the text "Suffer hardship [?]…

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Anniversary of War. Reference at Churches

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 8 August 1916 · page 4

Reference was made at the various churches in Wagga on Sunday to the second anniversary of the declaration of war. At the Methodist Church, the…

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The Churches and Temperance

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 11 August 1916 · page 3

"The churches take a hand in the cause of temperance, and offer thanksgiving to God when, by chance, a majority of the people have declared for…

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Methodist Birthday Party

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 12 August 1916 · page 2

What was called a birthday party was held at the Wagga Methodist Church on Wednesday evening last. Those who participated in the…

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Zealous Church Folk. at the Rock

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Wednesday 16 August 1916 · page 4

The church workers of both the Catholic and Church of England have put in good work in clearing the timber off their respective…

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Presbyterian Mission

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 2

A ten days' mission has been successfully held at The Rock, and outlying centres, Rev J. McAndrew, Moderator, of Coolamon, and Rev. W. Tulloch…

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State Parliament. Cost of Railways. Trade Commissioner's Expenses. German Churches the Domain Meeting. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 17 August 1916 · page 4

In the State Parliament, the Minister for Works, in reply to Mr. Fuller, stated that no date could be fixed for proceeding with the construction of…

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Presbyterian Church

Daily Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 2

The re-opening of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will be marked by special services next Sunday evening. The Moderator of the State Assembly…

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A Church Happening

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 2

A funny thing happened to a young lady who was attending her church a few Sundays ago. Sitting directly before her was a fall, well-dressed stranger, with a place of…

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A Broad-minded Churchman

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 18 August 1916 · page 2

In going to public-houses „ and playing cards with men so that he may get to know them, Canon Carey Tupper, of York, is following his usual policy of getting "right…

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Presbyterian Church

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 19 August 1916 · page 2

The Right Reverend the Moderator of the State Assembly (the Rev. James Goudie, of Boorawa), will conduct the services at St. Andrew's Presbyterian…

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St. Andrews Church Reopening Services. Honor Roll Unveiled

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 August 1916 · page 4

Sunday last was an important and memorable day in connection with St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at Wagga, for it marked the re-opening…

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