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Churches, 1908

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Mr Churchill's Tour. His Time in Malta

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 3

Mr Churchill must hove had a great time in Malta. This is how a local paper, "Glahan," begins "Our Welcome" to the visitor:—…

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Night Prowlers and Church Robbers

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 2

On Friday night the Methodist Church in Argyle-street, Moss Vale, was broken open and the Missionary box and contents were stolen. An…

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Church Service Stopped

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 22 January 1908 · page 6

A legation was created whilst the Rev, G H. Davies was conducting service in the Church of England, Port Stephen's road, Walchs. A man came…

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The Church Congress. Its President

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 12 February 1908 · page 3

Like cod-liver oil and caviare an Anglican bishop is an acquired taste. Sartorial blots upon the face of nature, they start upon their arduous career…

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Moss Vale Presbyterian Church

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 2

The annual business meeting of the Moss Vale Presbyterian parish, held on Tuesday night last, was well attended, and the various reports betokened activity and success. All…

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Methodist Bazaar

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 15 February 1908 · page 5

In the presence of a large gathering on Wednesday last at Robertson the Hon. W. McCourt, M.L.A., opened a bazaar on behalf of the circuit founds of…

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Methodist Church Bazaar

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 18 February 1908 · page 2

The Robertson School of Arts was the scene of much activity on Wednesday and Thursday last the occasion being the annual bazaar in aid of the funds of the local…

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Presbyterian Bazaar at Bowral

Robertson Advocate · Friday 21 February 1908 · page 2

For some considerable time past the ladies of the congregation of the Bowral Presbyterian Church have been working assiduonsly in preparation for the annual bazaar in aid…

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Parish of Sutton Forest

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 2

His Excellency Lord Northcote, whose English home is close to the ancient city of Exeter in Devonshire, has recently sent a donation of £10 towards the Exeter Church…

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Presbyterian Bazaar at Bowral

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 22 February 1908 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon last a very excellent bazaar in connection with the Bowral and Mittagong Presbyterian charge was held ina the School of Arts, Bowral. The…

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Presbyterian Bazaar at Bowral

Robertson Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1908 · page 2

The two days bazaar in connection with the Bowral Presbyterian Church, which was opened at the local School of Arts on Wednesday last, was continued with increased…

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Presbyterian Bazaar at Bowral

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 26 February 1908 · page 2

The above bazaar, which was opened at the School of Arts, Bowral, on Wednesday last, was successfully continued on Thursday. A good attendance was…

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Bowral Presbyterian Church

Robertson Advocate · Friday 28 February 1908 · page 2

The annual congregational meeting of the Bowral Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday evening. The Rev. J. H. Craig, M.A., presided, and expressed regret at the…

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Church Freedom. a Plymouth Vicar

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 18 March 1908 · page 3

The Rev. Owen E. Anwyl, Vicar of All Saints', Plymouth, has been cited by the Bishop of Exeter to appear before the Arches Court to…

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Methodist Market Day at Bowral

Robertson Advocate · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the Bowral circuit of the Methodist Church having decided not to hold a harvest festival this year on account of the adverse season, the workers…

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Bowral Methodist Circuit. Annual Effort at Big Hill

Robertson Advocate · Friday 27 March 1908 · page 2

On Saturday last the annual picnic, tes, and entertainment was held at big Hill in aid of the circuit fund of the local Methodist Church. There was a good attendance, and…

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Methodist Church

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 5

The quarterly meeting of the Bowral Circuit was held in the Moss Vale Church on Wednesday last, commending at 4 p.m. The Rev; J. W. Holden Superintendent Minister…

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St. Jude's Church, Bowral. Farewell to Rev. R. Hargrave. Welcome to Rev. W. KNOX

Robertson Advocate · Friday 24 April 1908 · page 2

Owing to a breakdown in health, the Rev. E. Hargrave, rector of St. Jude's Church, Bowral, has been compelled to take a lengthy holiday, and a social was arranged by the…

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Church News

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 2 May 1908 · page 2

At the Easter vestry meeting for the parish of Sutton Forest the following were elected:—All Saints', Sutton Forest: Churchwardens, Messrs. C…

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A Vicar's Dilemma. Millionaire's Offer. for a Church Chalice

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 6 May 1908 · page 3

The little Worcestershire village of Churchill is, writes the "Daily Mail," deeply interested in the proposed sale to Mr Pierpont Morgan of the…

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