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Churches, 1892

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New Church at Annandale

Evening News · Tuesday 26 July 1892 · page 3

The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of St. Aidan's Church of England, now in course of erection, was performed on Saturday afternoon by the Most Reverend the Primate. There was a…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the British Mission to Morocco. the Reason Why the Treaty Was Rejected. London, July 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 July 1892 · page 7

It has transpired that it was the fanatical hatred of the powerful chiefs towards the advent of European civilisation, more than French influence, which…

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Harris street Baptist Church

Evening News · Wednesday 27 July 1892 · page 2

The anniversary of the Harris street Baptist Church was celebrated on Tuesday evening at a tea and public meeting in the church. Long before the time for starting the tables prepared…

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A New Church Organ

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 July 1892 · page 3

A new organ, built for St. Ann's Church, Ryde, by Mr. William Davidson, was opened on Saturday last. The musical part of the service, under the control of the…

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Sir G. R. Dibbs. His "Mission" and His Knighthood

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 July 1892 · page 4

What was Mr. Dibbs' mission to England? It has never been disclosed, unless we are to suppose that a prospective knighthood was an object worthy of a voyage to the antipodes…

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Special Cables. From the Herald's London Correspondents. the British Mission to Morocco. London, July 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 28 July 1892 · page 5

Lord Salisbury has ordered Sir Charles Euan Smith, British Minister at Tangier, to remain in Morocco for the present. It is reported that the rebels are…

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Sir George Dibbs's Mission. the Real Object of His Mission

Evening News · Friday 29 July 1892 · page 3

"A Democrat" writes: "The prevailing opinion in political circles is that the real object of the Premier's visit to England is out. It is regarded as beyond all doubt that Sir George went…

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Sydney City Mission. the Meeting at Government House

Evening News · Friday 29 July 1892 · page 3

The action of lord and Lady Jersey in convening a drawing room meeting at Government House last Monday afternoon for the purpose of discussing the working of the Sydney City…

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"The Trinity of Evils." Meeting of the Methodist Social Reform League

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 July 1892 · page 2

"The Trinity of Evils"--gambling, drunkenness and impurity--was the subject of consideration at a fairly-attended meeting, held in the Centenary-hall, York-street, last…

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The Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 July 1892 · page 3

The anniversary tea meeting and public meeting in connection with St. Peter's Church, Woolloomooloo, were held on Tuesday evening. Rev. T. B. Tress presided at the…

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Foreign Church News. METHODIST

The Methodist · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 2

Dr Stevenson is receiving many applications from Methodist ladies in England who desire to become deaconesses. None are taken under twenty-two years…

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Catholic Notes

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 16

THE Shamrock Club ball will be held at Leigh House on Wednesday evening next. A Catholic school to cost £2000 is being built at Sandhurst (Vic)…

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Methodist Unity

The Methodist · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 7

The cause of Methodist unity seems to be malting rapid progress. Dr. E. I. Watkin has kindly furnished us with a report of the meeting of the Victorian…

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City Mission Work

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 247

A drawing-room meeting was held at Government House on Monday afternoon in the interests of the Sydney City Mission. His Excellency the Governor presided, and the ballroom, with seats arranged for…

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Catholic. Sydney Diocesan Synod

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 14

ONE hundred and three priests attended the Diocesan Synod held in St. Mary's Cathedral, with the Cardinal presiding, on Wednesday morning…

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Methodist Union in Victoria

The Methodist · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 2

On Tuesday, July 19th, the united committees representative of the various Methodist Churches in Victoria, met in the Conference Hall, Wesley Church,…

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The United Methodist Holiness Association

The Methodist · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 5

The annual public meetings, in connection with the above were held in the Centenary Hall, York-street, on Wednesday, July 20th. The morning…

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Sir George Dibbs. the Result of His Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 5

LONDON, Friday. -- Sir George Dibbs, the Premier of New South Wales, has been interviewed by a representative of the Daily Chronicle with respect to his…

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The Popery Bogey. Two Protestants Selected for Catholic Cavan

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 6

Mr. E. F. Vesey Knox, M.P , speaking at the Cavan National Convention on June 16, said:— Mr. chairman, rev. fathers, end gentlemen, we have had to-day a magnificent and enthusiastic…

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The Lord Mayor of London. a Catholic Declines the Office

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 July 1892 · page 7

WE learn by cable from London that Alderman Stuart Knill, of the London Corporation, who, as one of the two senior aldermen, was chosen as Lord Mayor, has declined the office…

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