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Churches, 1887

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The R. C. Church and the Centenary

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 November 1887 · page 1027

The authorities of the Roman Catholic Church in Sydney, we understand, intend marking the celebration of the centenary of the colony by a number of ceremonies and commemorations, the principal of which…

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Concert at Pitt-street Church

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 November 1887 · page 6

As a fitting conclusion to the sittings of the Congregational Union, a musical festival was given in the Pitt-street Church last evening in the presence of an audience which filled every…

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Church Donations

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 November 1887 · page 5

LONDON, Friday.--Sir James M'Culloch has given £[?]00 towards the Rev. Dr. Dyke's new church in London, and Lady M'Culloch has presented a stained-glass window for…

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 November 1887 · page 8

Under this heading, sermons by eminent preachers are published in this widely-circulated journal, in order to present sound religious literature in the colony, and especially in the remote interior. By this means the…

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St. Barnabas's Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 November 1887 · page 4

At St. Barnabas's Church last evening, in the presence of a very large congregation, the Rev. Joseph Barnier took for his text the Ninth Commandment, "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour," and the address…

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Replies to Cardinal Moran. the Unitarian Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 14 November 1887 · page 4

At the Unitarian Church last night, the Rev. E. R. Grant took for the Subject of his discourse, "Cardinal Moran's Outrage on Christianity"—a reminder to all priests. There was a fair congregation. The rev…

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Victorian Presbyterian General Assembly

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 November 1887 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The general assembly of the Presbyterian Church commenced its annual sitting to-night. The Rev. William Ross (Lancefield) was installed as moderator…

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Church Dispute. Sympathy with the Vicar

Evening News · Tuesday 15 November 1887 · page 5

Last Friday evening a meeting was held at the Christ Church Parsonage, Enmore, for the purpose of presenting a letter of sympathy to the Rev. J. L. Taylor, the vicar of the parish. About fifty…

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The Centenary Celebration by the Churches. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 15 November 1887 · page 8

A meeting of the committee organised with a view to the celebration of the Centenary by the churches was held to-day. Dr. Warren was in the chair, and there was a representative attendance of Protestant…

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Dispute in a Church at Enmore. Forcible Removal of Furniture. Sympathy with the Vicar

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 15 November 1887 · page 6

On Friday evening last a meeting was held at the Christchurch Parsonage, Enmore, to present a letter of sympathy to the Rev. J. Lintott Taylor, the vicar of the parish…

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Mr. Burnett's Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 16 November 1887 · page 5

RYLSTONE,Tuesday.-- Mr. M. Burnett,the well known Gospel and temperance evangelist and social reformer,has been in Rylstone during the past three days. On Sunday last he…

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The Presbyterian Assembly of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 November 1887 · page 9

At to-day's sittings of the Presbyterian General / Assembly, a committee was appointed to report to future sederunt on the reference from the Melbourne Presbytery regarding the action of the Church, of…

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The Victorian Presbyterian Assembly. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 November 1887 · page 7

The Presbyterian General Assembly to-day was occupied with the consideration of the report of the committee of the Allen bequest, which is of considerable value, and is to be applied for giving prizes to…

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Roman Catholic Synod in Melbourne. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 November 1887 · page 7

The first annual synod of the clergy of the archdiocese of Melbourne under the presidency of Archbishop Carr was held to-day at the Palace, Eastern Hill. Upwards of 70 clergy were present. Important…

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Religious Celebration of the CENTENARY of the CHURCH of England. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 November 1887 · page 11

Sir,—At the late meeting of the Provincial Synod, a motion was tabled to the effect that the first week in 1888 should be set apart as a week of confession, thanksgiving, and prayer, and that the Bishops should be requested to…

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Enmore Christ Church Dispute

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 17 November 1887 · page 2

We have been requested to publish the following letter, which appeared in a Church of England paper on Saturday, with regard to the dispute in Christ Church, Enmore:…

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Mr. Mathew Burnett's Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 November 1887 · page 5

HILL-END, Thursday. -- Mr. Mathew Burnett has been here since Tuesday, preaching in all the churches. About 250 people have taken the pledge here…

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The Victorian Presbyterian Assembly. (By Telegraph.)

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 November 1887 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday. -- The Presbyterian General Assembly sat in private conference today and considered the report of the committee on the Infirm Ministers' Fund, which appeared…

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Christ Church, Enmore, Parochial Relief Fund. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 18 November 1887 · page 9

Sir,—The letter appearing in your columns on the 14th instant induces me to give the following statements:- About 18 months since, the Parochial Relief Society was formed in this parish, and 24 members contributing to the…

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The Presbyterian Church of Scotland. London, Nov. 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 19 November 1887 · page 14

The Rev. Dr. Gray, of Liberton, has been elected Moderator of the Church of Sootland. Dr. Aird, of Creich, county of Fife, has been appointed Moderator of the Free Church…

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