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Churches, 1890

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Scotland. the Established Church Must Go

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 June 1890 · page 6

Says the PALL MALL GAZETTE, May 6 :— That the Church, of Scotland as a State Church will have to go, and that before long, is now abundantly evident. Dr. Cameron's resolution in…

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Church of England Temperance Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 June 1890 · page 7

On Thursday afternoon a well-attended meeting of ladies, in connection with the Church of England Temperance Society, was held in the Chapter House. Arrangements were made as to stalls,&c., at the sale of…

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A Monkey in Church

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 21 June 1890 · page 9

On a Sunday afternoon a most unusual event happened in the Bellie Parish Church, Fochabers. A monkey belonging to Mr. Milne, draper, had broken loose in the morning, and…

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The Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 June 1890 · page 6

Special services will be held in Christ Church to-morrow in connection with the annual celebration of the festival of the Society of St. Alban the Martyr. The Rev. C. F. Garnsey…

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Fall From a Church Steeple

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 June 1890 · page 6

A startling occurrence took place yesterday afternoon at St. Peter's Church, St. Peters, which is at present undergoing partial repairs. William Bolin (30), a plumber, residing at…

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English Church in New Guinea

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 June 1890 · page 11

On May 18 the first English Church in New Guinea was opened at Port Moresby. There was quite a large congregation got together for the occasion, considering the size of the place…

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 June 1890 · page 11

Under this 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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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 June 1890 · page 11

A portrait of the late Rev. Dr. Ross, formerly of. Pitt-street Church, has been presented, to the reading room of the Y.M.C.A., Sydney. The Rev. Jos. Robertson, M.A., of Petersham…

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New Catholic Church. Paddington. Opening Ceremony

Evening News · Monday 23 June 1890 · page 6

An interesting ceremony took place at Paddington yesterday, when the new Roman Catholic Church ef St. Francis, was formally opened for divine worship by Cardinal Moran, assisted by…

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Henry George's Mission. (To the Editor of the "Australian Star.")

The Australian Star · Monday 23 June 1890 · page 3

Sir,--My attention having been drawn to an article under the head of "Current Topics" which appeared in your paper a few days ago in which incorrect statements…

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The Franciscans' New Church. Ceremony at Paddington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 23 June 1890 · page 3

The new church of St. Francis at Paddington, which on account of its picturesque facade has been on object of interest to paesers-by for some time, was yesterday opened, and dedicated to divine worship with an…

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Church of St. Francis. The Opening Ceremony

The Australian Star · Monday 23 June 1890 · page 3

THE new church of St. Francis at Paddington was officially opened yesterday and dedicated to divine worship. The ceremony was a most impressive one. Shortly…

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St. Francis' Church Paddington. Opening by Cardinal Moran

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 June 1890 · page 5

The new church of St. Francis' at Paddington, erected by the Fathers of the Franciscan Order and their parishioners, was opened yesterday morning with much brilliancy of…

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Goulburn Roman Catholic Cathedral

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 June 1890 · page 6

The ceremonies in connection with the opening of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of SS. Peter and Panl at Goulburn on Sunday next promise to be of an unusually imposing and…

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Northern Anglican Synod

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 June 1890 · page 5

TAMWORTH, Wednesday.--The sittings of the Anglican Synod for the diocese of Grafton and Armidale commenced in the Mechanics' Institute to-day. About [?]0 delegates were…

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Mr. Coad's Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 26 June 1890 · page 3

Mr. R. Coad, the Cornish temperance lecturer, proceeded to Newcastle on Friday last for the purpose of conducting a mission in that city. He was accompanied by the general…

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The Goulburn Roman Catholic Cathedral

The Australian Star · Thursday 26 June 1890 · page 3

GREAT preparations are being made in Goulburn for the ceremonies in connection with the solemn blessing and opening of the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Sts. Peter and…

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The Diocese of Grafton and Armidale. Meeting of the Anglican Synod. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Tamworth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 June 1890 · page 8

The Anglican Synod of the Diocess of Grafton and Armidale this year was held at Tamworth, and about 30 delegates, lay and cleric, assembled at the Mechanics' Institute this afternoon. Bishop Tuner,…

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Bulgaria. Secret Mission

Evening News · Friday 27 June 1890 · page 4

LONDON, June 24. —It is reported at Sofia that Prince Ferdinand has started on a secret mission to Vienna. The retirement of Dr. Stransky, the…

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Sydney City Mission

The Australian Star · Friday 27 June 1890 · page 2

THE fifth of the winter course of lectures in connection with the Chippendale branch of the Sydney City Mission was delivered in the Mission Hall, Queen-street, by the…

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