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Churches, 1897

19 stories in South Coast's papers

Stealing Fruit. the Boy That Was at Church When the Nectarines Disappeared

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1897 · page 2

At the Berry Police Court on Monday William Laug, of Berry, was charged with entering the inclosed yard of Alexander John Colley, of Berry, for an unlawful purpose…

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Presbyterian

Moruya Examiner · Friday 29 January 1897 · page 2

THE annual Congregational Meeting and Sabbath School Treat were held in the Moruya Presbyterian Church on the 14th January, 1897, with a fair attendance…

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A Remarkable Scene. Buying a Slaves Freedom in Church

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1897 · page 4

IT is a little over forty years (says an [?] since Henry Ward [?] turned his pulpit into a slave [?] the [?] of an auctioneer,…

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Church Building for Tanja

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1897 · page 2

ONE of the largest and most representative meetings ever held in Tanja assembled at the house of Mr. Thomas Taylor, on Monday last, to make make arrangements…

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Church of England. Vestry Meeting

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 24 April 1897 · page 8

The annual Easter meeting of members and subscribers of the Church of England was held in the school-room adjoining the parsonage on Tuesday evening. The…

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The New Modern or of the Presbyterian Church. Rev Dr. Bruce

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 12 May 1897 · page 2

The new moderator of the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales, the Rev. Dr. Bruce, is the father of Mr. H. Bruce, secretary to the Berry Central FActory…

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Melanesian Mission

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 5 June 1897 · page 1

The Melanesian Mission, in connection with which sermons will be preached tomorrow in the C. E. Church, was, we are advised by the Rev. J. Hornby Spear…

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In the Presbyterian Church

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 June 1897 · page 2

A [?] giving [?] in connection with the record regin of out Sovereign, was held in the Church on Sunday evening last there being a large congregation…

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In the Church of England

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 June 1897 · page 2

The services at St. John’s Church Bega, on Sunday were specially in connection with the [?] celebrations. The usual form of morning and…

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In the Wesleyan Church

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 June 1897 · page 2

Services were conducted in the Wesleyan Church morning and [?] by the pastor, the Rev. G. H. Cowles. The morning service included a medley of old…

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Wesleyan Church

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 7

In addition to a special service in commemoration of the Queen's record reign, a parade of volunteers took place to the Wesleyan Church, proving an attractive…

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Congregational Church

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 7

At the Congregational Church there was a large congregation. The rostrum and choir gallery were prettily decorated with flowers and autumn leaves, Immediately…

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Queen's Record Reign. at the Churches

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 26 June 1897 · page 7

The record reign commemoration commenced on Sunday last special services being held in all the Protestant churches in town…

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Congregational Church. a Quarter of a Century's Existence

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 21 August 1897 · page 8

The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Congregational Church in Mil[?]on was celebrated during the week. On Sunday the Rev. F. Binns, of Redfern, Sydney (chairman-elect…

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Open Letter to 17 Members of the Church of England

The Bega Standard and Candelo, Merimbula, Pambula, Eden, Wolumla, and General Advertiser · Friday 3 September 1897 · page 2

MY DEAR PARISHIONERS, —I am in receipt of a letter from you, dated [?] August 23rd, 1897,” [?] cheque for £181 1s 6d [?] to be arrested of stipend to…

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Y[?]tt[?] Church Concert

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 11 September 1897 · page 6

The concert on Friday evening, 3rd inst., in aid of the funds of the Yatteyattah R. C. Church, was one of the best and most successful that has been held been fo[?]…

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New Wesleyan Church at Termeil

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 13 November 1897 · page 1

The Wesleyan Church is the only religious body that carries on regular public services in the southern portion of this district. The work has been carried on for…

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Wesleyan Church. Anniversary Services

The Ulladulla and Milton Times · Saturday 4 December 1897 · page 1

The anniversary services in connection with the Milton Wesleyan Church were held on Sunday last, when the Rev. J. W. Moore, of Kiama, preached morning,…

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Presbyterian Fair

Moruya Examiner · Friday 24 December 1897 · page 2

THE Fancy Fair in aid of the Presbyterian Church opened in the Centennial Hall on Tuesday evening last. The Mayor (Ald. Vaughan) formally opened the proceedings,…

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