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Southern Highlands · Churches

Churches, 1902

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Wesleyan Church. Carol Service at Bowral

Bowral Free Press · Wednesday 1 January 1902 · page 3

On Christmas night quite a large number of persons wended their way towards the Wesleyan Church, for the purpose of listening to a sacred musical programme…

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Methodist Union

The Mittagong Express · Friday 3 January 1902 · page 2

With the coming in of the new year was accomplished the union of the Methodist Churches of Australasia, a union from which much is expected,…

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Methodist Church

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 2

As previously arranged the Methodist Churches of Bowral united in their services on Sunday last, and the harmony and good feeling displayed augurs…

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Methodist Union

The Mittagong Express · Tuesday 7 January 1902 · page 2

As previously the Methodist churches of Bowral united in their services on Sunday last, and the harmony and good feeling displayed augurs…

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Bowral Methodist Sunday School

Bowral Free Press · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 3

The following have been appointed office bearers in connection with the United Methodist Sunday School in Bowral:—Superintendent, Mr. W. Stokes;…

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Methodist Union. Successfully Inaugurated in Bowral

Bowral Free Press · Wednesday 8 January 1902 · page 2

THE union of the Wesleyan and Primitive Methodist bodies in Bowral reached its final stage on Sunday last. Henceforth adherents of both denominations will be…

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East Kangaloon. Openings of the New Church

Bowral Free Press · Saturday 11 January 1902 · page 2

On Tuesday, last, 7th instant, the new Anglican Church which has been erected at East Kangaloon, was opened by Archdeacon Langl[?]y, of St. Phillip's Church, Sydney…

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Opening of a New Church at East Kangaloon

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 14 January 1902 · page 2
Also in The Mittagong Express

January, 7th Instant, witnessed the opening of the new Church, which replaces the old structure of pioneer days. Time weather, and white ants had played havoc…

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Roman Catholic Bazaar

Bowral Free Press · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 3

Our Roman Catholi[?] citizens are this afternoon opening their bazaar organised for the purpose of liquidating the debt on their church. We feel satisfied that our…

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First Church under the Union

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 15 January 1902 · page 1

A event which will rank so historic in connection with the United Methodist Church of Australia took place on Saturday at Canterbury, when…

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Church of England Garden Fete

Bowral Free Press · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 2

Owing to the very regrettable serious illness of Mrs. Wilkinson, the committee have unanimously decided to postpone the proposed Garden Fete to a future date, of which due notice will be given…

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R.c. Church Bazaar at Bowral

The Mittagong Argus · Saturday 18 January 1902 · page 8

On Wednesday afternoon the R.C. Bazaar, in aid of St. Thomas Church Bowral, was opened by the Hon. W. McCourt in the School of Arts, in…

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Religious. Church of England

The Mittagong Express · Friday 24 January 1902 · page 1

PARISH OF BERRIMA AND MOSS VALE Jan. 26. Moss Vale, Rev. G. Sheppard 11, Rev. D. Weir 7.30…

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Bowral Methodist Church. Harvest Thanksgiving Services

The Mittagong Express · Tuesday 28 January 1902 · page 2

On Sunday last Harvest Thanksgiving Services were held at the Bowral Methodist Churches. The morning service was held in the Bendooley-st…

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Roman Catholic Social

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 2

That the annual reunions in connection with the R.C. Church are the most successful held in Moss Vale, was further manifested on Friday night last…

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Methodist Teain Bowral

Bowral Free Press · Wednesday 29 January 1902 · page 1

On Monday afternoon as a further evidence of the celebration of Methe list Union in Bowral a united picnic and tea meeting was most successfully conducted. A large number of people gathered in…

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The Church Fete

Bowral Free Press · Saturday 1 February 1902 · page 2

It has been decided to hold the Church Fete on Wednesday, 19th February, in the grounds of Merilbah, kindly lent for the occasion by Miss Brenan. This is…

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St. Stephen’s Church, Mittagong

The Mittagong Express · Tuesday 4 February 1902 · page 2

On Sunday a harvest festival was held in St. Stephen’s Church of England, Mittagong, and was greeted with fine though oppressively warm weather…

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St. Stephen’s Church, Hittagong Market Day, Tea Meeting, and Concert

The Mittagong Express · Friday 7 February 1902 · page 2

Charming weather prevailed on Wednesday afternoon for the market day which was held in St. Stephen’s Church grounds, Mittagong. Though…

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