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Churches, 1863

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Church Society

Sydney Mail · Saturday 3 January 1863 · page 11

THE annual meeting of St. Philip's Parochial Society and the St. Philip's Auxiliary of the Church of England Church Society, were held on Tuesday at the St. Philip's School-room, Harrington-street. The…

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Newcastle. [From Our Correspondent.] Laying the Foundation Stone of the New Wesleyan Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 January 1863 · page 2

ON Wednesday afternoon the ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the [?] Wesleyan church took place in the presence of a large assemblage. On the platform erected for the purpose were the Rev. Messrs…

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Australian Holy Catholic Guild of St. Mary and St. Joseph

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 17 January 1863 · page 6

On Sunday last, January 11th, the annual meeting of the above society took place in the hall of St. Mary's Seminary, for the purpose of receiving the report of the past half-year and for the election…

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Religious Memoranda. Church of England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 January 1863 · page 8

THE Rev. Mr. Armitage has arrived from England by the ship Damascus, also, the Rev. J. K. Black, from Melbourne. The Rev. Mr. Fox has accepted the incumbency of Wagga Wagga, consequently the townspeople of Tumut (where Mr…

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Plain Speaking in a Free Church Pulpit

Empire · Monday 26 January 1863 · page 2

On Sunday the Rev. Walter Smith, of Roxburgh F[?] Church, who has accepted a call to the Free T[?] Church, Glasgow, delivered a farewell discourse to his congregation, from the text "I believed, therefore have…

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Primitive Methodist Excursion

Empire · Tuesday 27 January 1863 · page 5

The Ki[?]ma was engaged yesterday by the co[?]greg[?]on connec[?] with the Primitive Methodists, and convey them and their friends to Middle Harbour. It was advertised that the steamer would le[?]ve the Circular Q[?]ay at…

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Excursion of the Phillip-street United Presbyterian Church Sabbath School

Empire · Tuesday 27 January 1863 · page 5

The scholars and teachers of the Sabbath-school connected with the United Presbyterian Church, Phillip[?] street, accompanied by the Rev. Adam Thomeon, pastor of the church, and a large number of their friends,…

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The Old Catholic Association

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 28 January 1863 · page 2

It is now many years since the Catholic Association existed; but many are still living who took an active part in its proceedings, and recur to them with pleasure and pride. And, indeed…

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The National Church of England and Its Defenders of the Faith

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 28 January 1863 · page 2

Commend us to the General, who, after a succession of reverses, and whilst be sees further discomfitures looming in the diminishing distance, harangues his forces in a triumphant vein, telling…

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Catholic University of Ireland

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 31 January 1863 · page 2

The following important circular has been issued by the Very Rev. Rector:— "REVEREND DEAR SIR—In obedience to the command of the Bishops of Ireland, contained…

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The Presbyterian Burial Ground. to the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Tuesday 3 February 1863 · page 2

SIR,—I do not know that the humble individual who ventures to address you on the present occasion can hope for a small share of your attention. He must admit, that he has no personal claim whatever upon your…

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St. Andrew's Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 February 1863 · page 8

A PRELIMINARY meeting of the congregation of St. Andrew's Cathedral Church was held, in the School, convened at the instance of the churchwardens, with a view to the consideration of certain matters in connection with the…

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Meeting of St. Andrew's (Church of England) Congregation. Resignation of the Rev. George King

Empire · Wednesday 4 February 1863 · page 8

A MEETING of the congregation assembling in St. Andrew's Temporary Cathedral Church, was held last evening, in the sshool-house adjoining the cathedral, for the purpose of considering the resignation of the…

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Laying the Foundation of a New Church at Point Henry, Near Geelong

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 4

On Saturday last (the day on which the Catholic Church commemorates the conversion of the great apostle St. Paul) his Lordship the Bishop, assisted by the Very Rev. Dean Hayes, D.D.O.S.A…

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St. Andrew's Church

Sydney Mail · Saturday 7 February 1863 · page 2

A PRELIMINARY meeting of the congregation of St. Andrew's Cathedral Church was hold, on Tuesday evening, is the School, convened at the instance of the churchwardens, with a view to the consideration…

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Waverley Auxiliary Church Society

Empire · Monday 9 February 1863 · page 5

THE fourth annual meeting of the Waverley Auxiliary to the Church Society, which had been adjourned on Tuesday, was held in St. Mary's School-room, on Friday evening last. The attendance was numerous; a large…

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The Rabbi Sneersohn's Mission to Australia. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1863 · page 5

SIR,—You noticed lately in your columns the arrival in Sydney of Rabbi Hiam Zevee Sneersohn, who comes here to raise subscriptions to build Houses of Refuge on Mount Zien. Since then I have, at his desire, carefully examined…

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Christ Church Parochial Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1863 · page 5

THE annual meeting of the Christ Church Parochial Association was held last evening, in the Schoolreom, Pittstreet South. Mr. M. Metcalfe occupied the ohair, and about thirty persona were present…

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The Catholic University—1862 3. (Catholic Telegraph November 8th.)

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 14 February 1863 · page 3

On Sunday last, the Catholic University opened its Session with all the solemnity which the most sacred offices of Religion can inspire. Episcopal High Mass, an apposite and effective exhortation…

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Christ Church Parochial Association

Sydney Mail · Saturday 14 February 1863 · page 2

THE annual meeting of the Christ Church Parochial Association was held on Tuesday, in the Schoolroom, Pittstreet South. Mr. M. Metcalfe occupied the chair, and about thirty persons were present…

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