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Churches, 1892

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Mission Work in New Guinea

The Cumberland Mercury · Wednesday 17 August 1892 · page 2

ON Thursday evening a lecture was given by the Rev. W. G. Lawes, F.R.G.S., in the Congregational Church, Parramatta. Mr. Lawee’ subject was “ Mission Work in New…

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The Anglican Synod. Opening of the Session

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 August 1892 · page 6

The first session of the ninth synod of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney was opened yesterday, Divine service being celebrated in the cathedral at 11 a.m., at which the…

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England and Afghanistan. the British Mission to the Ameer. London, Aug. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 August 1892 · page 5

The Marquis of Lansdowne, Viceroy of India, has informed the Ameer Abdur Rahman that it will be necessary for him to receive General Lord Roberts in…

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Balmain Presbyterian Church

Evening News · Thursday 18 August 1892 · page 2

The annual tea meeting of the Balmain Presbyterian Church, church was reopened with special services on Sunday after extensive alterations, was held last evening in the Lecture Hall. Dr…

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Balmain Presbyterian Church, Campbell-street

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 August 1892 · page 6

At the Balmain Presbyterian Church, Campbellstreet, last evening, the annual tea meeting was held in the lecture-hall, when there was an excellent attendance. The Rev. Dr. Cosh presided. At the…

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The Anglican Synod. Second Day

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 18 August 1892 · page 6

The sittings of the Anglican Synod were continued at the Chapter-house yesterday, the Primate presiding. QUESTIONS…

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Anglican Synod. Third Day

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 19 August 1892 · page 6

The Anglican Synod continued its sittings in the Chapter-house yesterday, the Primate presiding. THE CHURCH SOCIETY…

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Church Labor Home and Farm

Evening News · Friday 19 August 1892 · page 3

In order to enable the Church of England clergy and lay representatives of the diocese of Sydney, who are now present in the city in attendance at the synod, to have an opportunity of seeing…

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Baptist Church, Auburn. Arbor Day

The Weekly Advance · Friday 19 August 1892 · page 3

ON Saturday last a well—arranged programme was gone through in connection with the Baptist Church at Auburn. At the hour appointed, half-past 3 o’clock, about 150 members and…

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The Anglican Synod

The Australian Star · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 3

THE Synod continued its sittings yesterday afternoon, the Primate occupying the chair. In reply to the Rev. S. S. Tovey, the chairman said £511 1s. had been…

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Catholic Notes

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 18

LATEST news received from his Lordship Bishop Luck comes from Nantes (France). His Lordship was then officiating for the Bishop of Nantes. Dr. Luck preached several times at the Nantes…

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Catholic Notes

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 15

FORBES brightened up for the bazaar ia aid of the local church. There was a crowded attendance each evening. IN connection with the proposed bazaar in aid…

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Mission at Newtown

The Methodist · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 5

A correspondent writes:—"We are now right in the midst of a very wonderful work of God. Many are the prayers that have ascended for this…

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Our Catholic Singers

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 18

OUR metropolitan Catholic fingers have been doing good work. At the Bessie Doyle concert on Saturday Mrs. W. M'Donald was very successful in one of her favourite operatic arias and in two…

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Catholic Gathering at Drummoyne

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 18

A VERY successful tea-meeting and social in aid of the funds of the Drummoyne Church was hold on Thursday evening at the Carrington Hall, Drummoyne. Fully 200 persons at down to tea, the…

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The Anglican Synod. Fourth Day

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 3

The Anglican Synod continued its sittings at the Chapter-house yesterday afternoon, the Primate presiding. THE BARRY MEMORIAL FUND…

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New Catholic Books. the Progress of the Church in Australia

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 15

FINN Bros and Co., of 586 George street, have now for sale a number of the latest Catholic books fresh from Burns and Oates, the London publishers. The new works include:— "The Letters…

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Catholic. a Welcome for Bishop Cani

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 17

THE AUSTRALIAN correspondent at Rockhampton, Queensland, telegraphed last week as follows:— A most enthusiastic meeting was held on Sunday to consider what steps should be taken to…

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New Church at Coonamble

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 18

THE Times says:— The new Catholic Church just completed is a credit to that denomination and also the town. The contractors were Messrs. Mo[?]y Brothers, and the work was carried out…

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Church News

The Methodist · Saturday 20 August 1892 · page 5

Waverley.—On the 11th instant, a concert was given in the School Hall, Waverley, the Rev. Charles Stead presiding. There was an excellent…

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