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Churches, 1891

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The Protestant Standard · Saturday 3 October 1891 · page 7

We commented upon the Folkestone Vicar's lament over the " coppery " character of the residents and visitor to that health-giving and lovely seaside resort, and over their lack…

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Woman's Work in the Churches. to the Editor of the Daily Telegraph

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 October 1891 · page 11

Sir, -- It is indeed a matter of gratification that the Anglican Synod have decided in favor of the organised employment of women as deaconesses to carry on the Christian work…

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The Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 3 October 1891 · page 5

The annual public meeting in connection with the Petersham Presbyterian Church was held on Tuesday. It was reported by the pastor, the Rev. James Paton, that as…

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 October 1891 · page 11

Our Janee correspondent writes under date September 28: The Passionist Fathers have been conducting a mission in St. Joseph's Church during the week. On Friday a special sermon on…

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 October 1891 · page 9

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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Queensland Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 October 1891 · page 10

Our Brisbane correspondent writes under date September 28: The Rev. G. D. Buchanan delivered the second of his series of biographical lectures on Tuesday evening in the Wickham…

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Anglican Synod

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 October 1891 · page 3

The Primate took the chair on Saturday at 10 a.m. CONSECRATION OF BISHOPS. The Bishop of BALLARAT explained that…

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The Anglican Synod

The Australian Star · Monday 5 October 1891 · page 7

THE sittings of the synod were resumed on Friday afternoon. ELECTION OP THE BISHOP OF SYDNEY. The Bishop of Adelaide proposed the…

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General Anglican Synod

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 October 1891 · page 7

The General Synod of the Dioceses in Australia and Tasmania has held its sittings during the past fortnight. At the initial sitting, which took place on Tuesday, September 22, the Primate,…

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General Anglican Synod. Tenth Day.—saturday

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 October 1891 · page 8

The sitting of the General Synod of the dioceses in Australia and Tasmania was continued at the Chapter-house, Bathurst-street, on Saturday morning, under the presidency of the Primate (Dr. Saumarez Smith)…

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The Rev. G. C. Grubb's Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 October 1891 · page 8

The Rev. G. C. Grubb, a visitor to Australia, was has just concluded a mission in Melbourne, began [?] in Sydney yesterday, when he delivered two se[?] at St. Barnabas Church, George-street West. The…

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Alexandria Mission Hall. Laying Foundation-stones

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 October 1891 · page 8

The coremony of laying the foundation-stones of the now Mission Hall in connection with the Waterloo and Alexandria branch of the Sydney City Mission took place on Saturday afternoon, on the ground…

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A New Mission-hall at Alexandria

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 October 1891 · page 5

An important double event--the opening of a new city mission-hall and the visit of the Governor--enlivened Alexandria to an unusual pitch of gaiety on Saturday…

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The Rev. G. C. Grubb. His Mission in New South Wales

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 October 1891 · page 6

The Rev. G. C. Grubb, Church of England evangelist minister, was publicly welcomed to this city and colony on Saturday afternoon at the Y.M.C.A.-hall. A couple of…

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The Church of England Synod. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 October 1891 · page 6

Sir,—With regard to "A.B.C.'s " letter may remark: 1. The business of the Church of England General Synod will be concluded in a working ses[?] of about eight full days, which means au absence f[?]…

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At St. Barnabas' Church

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 5 October 1891 · page 6

The Rev. G. C. Grubb opened his mission work in Sydney in St. Barnabas' Church yesterday morning. He comes here with a reputation as a revivalist, a fact that…

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Anglican Synod

The Australian Star · Tuesday 6 October 1891 · page 7

THE deliberations of the Anglican Synod, which has now been sitting for some days, were resumed and concluded on Saturday afternoon…

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The Protestant (?) Church. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 October 1891 · page 3

Sir,—For about the twentieth time Cardinal Moran gave public utterance on Saturday to the phrase "Protestant Church" as the distinguishing title of the historical Church of England. Now, I am loth to…

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Fasting in the Church of England. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 October 1891 · page 6

Sir,—Your correspondent Joseph H. Durham, who undertakes to enlighten "Theophilua Sydneiensis" as to the obligation of fasting in the Church of England, appears to be somewhat in a fog himself. He…

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Church Anniversary. Lambton

The Australian Star · Tuesday 6 October 1891 · page 5

The Wesleyan Methodist Church held their anniversary on Sunday, when Mr. John L. Fegan, M.L.A., conducted the morning service and the Rev. Mr. Caldwell…

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