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Churches, 1889

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Congregational Church Anniversary

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 3

The 31st anniversary of this church was celebrated, first, on Sunday last, by special services. In the morning, the Rev. Dr. Roseby of Marrickville; officiated…

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Wesleyan Church, West End Balmain

Balmain Observer and Western Suburbs Advertiser · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 6

On Wednesday evening a concert and what was termed a "coffee supper," were given by the choir of this church, assisted by a few friends, with the laudable object…

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Two Views of the Church of Rome

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 7

Dr. Hammond, the converted Jesuit priest, well-known in the mother country, as the lecturer in connection with the Protestant Evangelical Mission, gave a most interesting…

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The Free Church of England

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 4

We do not quite understand the purport of a recent newspaper paragraph, that the Free Church of England at Kogarah is about to be closed, because…

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 8

Under his heading, sermons by eminent preachers are published in this widely-circulated paper, in order that, in the remote interior, where there are no churches, and a clergyman is rarely seen, the stockman, the miner, the…

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Gambling in Church

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 17 August 1889 · page 9

Gambling in Church is a diversion which few would advocate or excuso. But, incredible as it may seem, a species of gambling is annually carried on at the parish church of St. Ives. It…

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Mr. Henry Varley's Mission

Evening News · Monday 19 August 1889 · page 8
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On Saturday night a public reception was accorded to Mr. Varley, the well-known Gospel-missioner, from the Tabernacle. Notting Hill, who has just completed a most successful tour in…

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Roman Catholic Ceremony, at Burwood

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 19 August 1889 · page 4

Cardinal Moran visited Burwood yesterday afternoon to lay the foundation-stone of certain additions to the local Roman Catholic church. The additions, which include the sanctuary,…

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Anglican Synod. Fifth Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 August 1889 · page 6

The Synod met again yesterday evening at 7 p.m., and the proceedings were opened with prayer. QUESTIONS. Mr. KNAPP asked—1. What is the debt on the…

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The Anglican Synod. Fifth Day. --

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 August 1889 · page 4

The synod of the diocese of Sydney resumed its sittings in the chapter-house, Bathurst-street, yesterday evening, Dean Cowper, administrator of the diocese, presiding…

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Meetings. Mr. Henry Varley's Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 20 August 1889 · page 3

A large audience assembled in the Protestant Hall, Castlereagh-street, last evening, to hear the wellknown evangelist, Mr. Henry Varley, who is now conducting a short mission in Sydney. The…

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Catholic Teachers in Public Schools. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 August 1889 · page 6

Sir, -- "Liberal's" letter in to-day's issue is [?] grossly unjust and misleading to the public that I ask space to reply. He argues: -- Roman Catholics contribute one-third of our…

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The Anglican Synod

The Australian Star · Wednesday 21 August 1889 · page 8

THE synod resumed business in the Chapter House, Bathurst -street, yesterday, at 4 p. m. With the Dean on the platform were the Ven. the Archdeacons of Cumberland and…

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Anglican Synod. Sixth Day

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 August 1889 · page 5

The synod met at 4 p.m. yesterday, there being a good attendance of both clergy and laity. THE RURAL DEANERIES. Mr. BURTON asked:—1. How many Rural Deaneries…

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Mr. Varley's Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 August 1889 · page 6

The mission conducted by Mr. Varley was continued yesterday. At 1 o'clock a large gathering assembled in the Temperance-hall for prayer, and at 3 o'clock Mr. Varley delivered a…

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The Anglican Synod. Sixth Day.--tuesday

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 21 August 1889 · page 6

There was a fair attendance at the sittings of the Anglican Synod yesterday afternoon, when Dr. Cowper, the administrator of the diocese, presided…

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With the Tide. a Tale of the Turf. -All Rights Reserved. Chapter Iv. the Traitor's Mission

Referee · Wednesday 21 August 1889 · page 7

Where did Ike Thurton go when he so suddenly left Drayton? Chia This story is built to some extent upon fact, and as a faithful chronicler I must take my readers…

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The Church of England Synod

Evening News · Wednesday 21 August 1889 · page 6

The sittings of the Anglican Synod were resumed in the chapter house on Monday evening, when a motion by the Rev. A. Yarnold to the effect that the announcement of the acceptance of the…

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Church of England Synod

Evening News · Wednesday 21 August 1889 · page 4

After transacting. a considerable business, the Synod concluded its session quarter to 11 o'clock last night. Several at a quarter of importance were dealt with, among them being…

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