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Churches, 1920

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Methodist Synod

The Daily Express · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 3

The official service in connection with the Methodist Sydnod held at Cootamundra, was conducted by Rev. W. T[?]bald, of Junee, on…

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Methodist Sunday School

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 3

On Sunday, November 7th, the Coolamon Methodist Sunday school celebrated its anniversary. The children were arranged on in improvised platform, and…

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Local and General. Methodist Synod

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 4

The Riverina District Synod opened in Cootamundra on Tuesday morning, with Rev. Silas Bembrick, of Wagga, as chairman…

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Local and General Social to Methodist Visitors

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 7

On Wednesday night, at the Parish Hall, the ministers and lay visitors to Cootamundra for the sittings of the Riverina Methodist Synod, were…

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Church of England Xmas Tree Committee

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 1

The Committee ia charge of the above arrangements met in Christ Church on Monday evening, 1st inst. The Rev, H. Reiss in the chair…

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Church Services. St. Andrew's

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 2

There was a large congregation at the service hold in St. Audrew's Church at 10.30 o'clock yesterday morning suitable prayers were given for the…

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At St. John’s Church

The Daily Express · Friday 12 November 1920 · page 2

An impressive service was conducted at St. John’s Church of England last evening by the Ven. Archdeacon Pike, assisted by the Rev Chauvel…

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Methodist Church. Riverina District Synod

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 4

On Wednesday at the Parish Hall, Cootamundra, the official welcome was given to the Riverina District Synod. Messrs Holmes and Boxsell on…

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Methodist Synod

The Daily Express · Saturday 13 November 1920 · page 6

On Wednesday at the parish hall, Cootamundra, the official welcome was given to the Synod. Messrs. Holmes and Boxsell on behalf of the…

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[?] New Church Opened

The Daily Express · Monday 15 November 1920 · page 2

A unique and impressive ceremony was used at Sandy Creef yesterday afternoon when a new Presbyterian church. The Rock charge was opened…

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German Morals. Catholic Bishops' Rebuke. London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 November 1920 · page 2

The German Catholic Bishops have issued a pastoral scathingly rebuking Germany's moral decay as evidenced by the shocking growth of…

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Defacing a Church Sydney

The Daily Express · Tuesday 16 November 1920 · page 1

Much annoyance to the authorities of the Methodist Church at Lin[?] has been caused by someone disf[?]ing the building with a meaningless…

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Flying Ants. Swarm Invades a Church. Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 17 November 1920 · page 2

A swarm of flying ants entered a country church and drove the congregation from one side of the building, where the walls became black with…

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Local and General. N.s.w. Methodist Sunday Schools Examinations

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 2

Following are the figures for Cootamundra Methodist Sunday School scripture examinations: 9 entered; 8 were examined, 8 passed…

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Affairs in Ireland. English Labor Party Makes Demands Anglican Bishops Appeal for Peace. But Outrages Continue

The Daily Express · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 1

The Labor Party has issued a manifesto demanding the withdrawal of [?] armed forces in Ireland, placing the responsibility of the maintenance…

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Church Desecrated. Occurrence at Lindfield Asylum Escapee Suspected. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 November 1920 · page 1

The desecration of the Lindfield Methodist Church by some person who scribbled insulting remarks and drew objectionable pictures on the…

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District News the Rock. Church of England Concert

The Daily Express · Monday 22 November 1920 · page 2

The much talked ab[?] long pre[?]red for concert in aid of the Church of England funds took place on Friday night. Difficulty was found in…

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St. Andrew’s Church. Sunday School Anniversary

The Daily Express · Monday 22 November 1920 · page 2

To commemorate the anniversary of the St. Andrew’s Prebyterian Church Sunday School special services were held at the church yesterday at 31…

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Catholic Bazaar

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 November 1920 · page 2

A well attended meeting of ladies' was held in St. Joseph's Hall on Sunday afternoon to devise means of raising money for the church…

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Presbyterian Minister Drowned

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 November 1920 · page 2

A shocking drowning fatality occurred at Wodonga on Saturday morning last, the victim being the Rev. Alexander Sutherland Bremner,…

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