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Churches, 1891

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The Presbyterian General Assembly

Evening News · Tuesday 10 March 1891 · page 2

The Presbyterian General Assembly resumed business at 2.30 p.m. yesterday, the report on church property, law, and documents, being the first items set down for consideration, was brought…

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Country. Roman Catholic Ceremonies

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 March 1891 · page 5

BOWRAL, Monday.--Cardinal Moran laid the foundation stone of a church here yesterday in the presence of a large assembly. Contributions were freely handed in, including £10 from…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Sixth Day

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 10 March 1891 · page 3

The Moderator took the chair at 2.30 p.m. CHURCH PROPERTY, LAW AND DOCUMENTS. Rev. George M'Iunes presented the report of the committee on church property, law and…

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Presbyterian General Assembly. Sixth Day, Afternoon Sederunt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1891 · page 9

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales continued its sittings in St. Stephen's Church yesterday afternoon, when the Very Rev. the Moderator presided…

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Taxation of Churches. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 March 1891 · page 6

Sir,—The Board of Water Supply and Sewerage has hit upon a new device for increasing the funds by taxing premises hitherto exempt from all taxation, and which, I believe, were never intended by the Act to be…

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Presbyterian Assembly

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 March 1891 · page 7

THE Moderator, the Rev. Robert Collie, took the chair at 10 o'clock yesterday. It was decided to send a letter of sympathy to the Rev. Dr. Gilchrist in his affliction,…

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The Presbyterian General Assembly

Evening News · Wednesday 11 March 1891 · page 2

During the morning session yesterday (Tuesday), a large amount of business was set down for dispatch, including the election of standing committees, the consideration of the…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Seventh Day

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 March 1891 · page 3

The Moderator took the chair at 10 a.m. On the motion of Rev. W. S. Frackelton seconded by Rev. P. P. Mackenzie, it was decided to forward a letter of sympathy to Rev…

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Presbyterian Ladies College. Speech by Lady Jersey

Evening News · Wednesday 11 March 1891 · page 4

The new building erected for the Presbyterian Ladies College at Croydon was opened yesterday by the Governor and Lady Jersey. A large company was present, and gave the vice-regal visitors…

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Presbyterian Ladies' College. a New Building Opened by Lord and Lady Jersey

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 11 March 1891 · page 6

The new building erected for the Presbyterian Ladies' College at Croydon was opened yesterday by the Governor and Lady Jersey. The Croydon railway station was decorated in…

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Presbyterian Ladies' College. Formal Opening by the Governor. Speech by the Countess of Jersey

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1891 · page 5

A casual visitor to Croydon yesterday afternoon would have been struck by the unwonted activity of the place, and the display of bunting and greenery. From the tower of the fine buildings of the Presbyterian…

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The Federal Convention. Mr. Gillies' Speech. Reply to Mr. Dibbs. Mr. Dibbs' Mission. Victoria Wants No Guarantee

The Australian Star · Wednesday 11 March 1891 · page 5

THE Federal Convention met this morning at the usual hour. There was a large number of interested auditors to the debate, amongst them being his Excellency Lord HON. DUNCAN GILLIES (VIC.)…

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Presbyterian General Assembly. Seventh Day—morning Sederunt. The MODERATOR took the chair at 10 a.m. Election of Standing Committees

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1891 · page 8

The election of Standing Committees occupied the attention of the Assembly during the greater part of the sitting. The following were dealt with:—Committees on Church Extension, Church and Manse Loan…

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Wesleyan Church Sustentation and Extension Society

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 March 1891 · page 5

The annual public meeting in connection with the above society was held in the Centenary Hall, York-street last night. There was a fair attendance. The chair was occupied by Mr. Rowland H. Ducker, J.P., aud upon…

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St. John’s Auxiliary to the Church Society. Annual Meeting

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 11 March 1891 · page 2

The annual meeting of St. John’s Auxiliary to the Church Society was hold in St. John’s Schoolroom on Thursday evening. There was a moderate attendance, and the Ven…

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Presbyterian Assembly

The Australian Star · Thursday 12 March 1891 · page 7

THE Rev. Robert Collie, moderator, took the chair at 11 a.m. The committee of church property, law and documents reported against the petition of the Waverley…

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The Presbyterian General Assembly

Evening News · Thursday 12 March 1891 · page 3

The morning, sederunt (Wednesday) commenced at 11 o'clock, the Moderator presiding. When the question of church property again came forward. the committee appointed to…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Eighth Day

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 12 March 1891 · page 3

The Moderator took the chair at 11 a.m. CHURCH PROPERTY LAW AND DOCUMENTS. The committee appointed to consider applications for leave to mortgage Church properties…

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Presbyterian General Assembly. Eighth Day—morning Sederunt

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 March 1891 · page 5

The MODERATOR took the chair at 10 a.m. LEAVE TO SELL AND MORTGAGE LANDS. The Rev. G. MACINNES read the report of the Committee on Church Property, I aw, and Documents, anent…

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Presbyterian Assembly

The Australian Star · Friday 13 March 1891 · page 7

THE Rev. Robert Collie, Moderator, took the chair at 10.35. Dr. Kinross submitted the report of the Ladies' College Council, which showed that there were 80 pupils on…

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