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Churches, 1895

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Rockhampiton. Laying the Foundation—stone of the Catholic Cathedral

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 19

The foundation—stone of the cathedral was laid on Patrick's Day, although, the walls have been already raised 20 feet high. The new cathedral will be the largest place of worship in the North of Queensland,…

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Country. Cobar, Concert in Aid of the Catholic Buildings

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 18

The great event of the past week at Gobar was the vocal and instrumental concert in aid of the Roman Catholic buildings, which was organized by Father O'Connell, who, as your readers are aware, has just…

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Victor and Victim. An Unapproachable Worthy. How He Was Interviewed. A Lady Scribe's Difficult Mission-- How She Succeeded

The Australian Star · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 7

I am a lady journalist, and engaged on the staff of the WEEKLY RAY. I never was a pudding-and-pie sort of girl: and I think when I started going to…

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A Church Robbery. Arrest of a Suspect

Evening News · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 3

In January, 1892, St. Patrick's Church, Parramatta, was forcibly entered, the poor-box broken open, the contents abstracted, and a bannerette…

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The Late Lord Randolph Churchill. His Famous Potato Speech. a Memorable Scene

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 7

The late Mr. A. M. Sullivan, M.P., published in the Newcastle DAILY CHRONICLE of the 8th April, 1882, an article on "The Genesis of Obstruction," which presents a picture of the late Lord Randolph…

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Public Services for To-morrow. (As Advertised in the S. M. Herald.) Church of England

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 10

St. Andrew's Cathedral.—8 and 11, Holy Communion; 11, the Dean; 3.15 Canon king; 7, Rev. Samuel Fox. All Saints', Peetersham—7.80. Christ Church Sydnes,—11, 7.15, Rev. E. Symonds…

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Church News

The Methodist · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 4

MYOCUM (Tweed and Brunswick Circuit.)—Our neat, little church at the above place has recently been painted afresh, a beautiful stone colour. The…

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Wesleyan Church, Berry. Farewell to the Robertson Family

The Methodist · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 1

THE Robertson family, so well and favour ably known in the district, have taken their departure for Gosford. Mr. Robertson was the respected and faithful superintendent of…

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Church Decorations. Messrs, Beard, Watson and Co.'s Display

The Australian Star · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 3

It is not often that the public have an opportunity of viewing the special ornaments and decorations which are used for church purposes, but as Eastertide is…

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The Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 11

A week of special evangelistic services was commenced on Monday in the Primitive Methodist Church, Gromwell-street, Leichhardt, by Mr. A. F. Fisher, the singing…

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Granville Wesleyan Church. Sale of Work

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 6

On Friday s sale of work in aid of the trust funds of the Granville Wesleyan Church was opened by the Mayor (Ald. J. Spears), The attendance at the opening was small…

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Lord Randolph Churchill

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 8

Both friend and foe have now a good word for the late Lord R. Churchill, and it may seem ungracious for me to say a word on the other side. But…

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The Church, and so-called Difficult Social Questions

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 8

Speaking on the educational work of the Church at tho annual meeting of the Anglican Educational and Book Society, Archdeacon Gunther drew attention to the valuable work of…

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The Church and the Stage

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 10

A new departure, which may possibly affect the relation of the Church to the Stage was brought to light at Granville on Saturday, when at a sale of work to…

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Parramatta Baptist Church

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 4

There was a large attendance of members and friends at the Baptist Church on Wednesday evening, the occasion being a social gathering. The windows and rostrum were nicely…

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 7

Under this heading sermons by eminent preachers are published in this widelycirculated paper, in order that in the remole interior, where there are no…

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 8

Mr. Ballington Booth, of the Salvation Army, New York, U.S.A., has recovered from his recent severe illness. The half-yearly meeting of the…

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Social at the Baptist Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 30 March 1895 · page 8

A very enjoyable social evening was spent at the Baptist Church, George-street, on Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance of members and friends, who were seated in…

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United Methodist Church, Alexandria

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 April 1895 · page 6

Yesterday the Rev. G. B. Black, who has held the pastorato of the United Free Methodist Church, Wyadham-street, Alexandria, for the past four years, preached his farewell sermoas prior to taking…

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Sunday Services. Chalmers Church

Evening News · Monday 1 April 1895 · page 3

The Rev. James Milne, M.A., at the evening service of the Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Castlereagh-street, yesterday, delivered an interesting…

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