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Churches, 1896

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Hornsby Junction The Wesleyan Church. Opening Ceremonies

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 3

On Sunday special dedicatory services were conducted in connection with the opening of the new Wesleyan Church. The services were conducted by the Rev. Dr. Brown, and in the…

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St. Andrew's Church. Annual Meeting

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 1 February 1896 · page 7

THE annual meeting of St. Andrews's Presbyterian Church, Parramatta, was held in the Church on Wednesday evening. The Rev. J. Paterson, Moderator, presided…

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The Presbyterian Mission Steamer Dayspring

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 5

The Dayspring, the new auxiliary screw steamer intended for the Presbyterian mission work in the New Hebrides, arrived in Port Jackson yesterday, and attracted a…

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Waverley Presbyterian

Evening News · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 5

The Rev. J. Macaulay, M.A., preached a sermon in the Waverley Presbyterian Church yesterday in memory of the late Mr. Angus Cameron, M.L.A., who was a constant worshipper at this…

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Arrival of the Dayspring. a New Presbyterian Mission Steamer. Her Work at the New Hebrides

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 6

A handsome yacht-like craft steamed into Port, Jackson yesterday afternoon, and attracted a considerable amount of interest as she moved slowly up the harbor to Pyrmont…

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Good Templar Mission. Service at the Protestant Hall. Recent Licensing Troubles

Evening News · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 8

There was a large congregation at the usual weekly service of the Good Templar Mission held in the Protestant Hall last evening. Brother J. C. Jones, D.C.T., presided…

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Missionary Work in the South Seas. the New Steamer Dayspring. Arrival in Sydney. French Influence in Mission Work. Interesting Interview with Dr. Paton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 6

Lying at the foot of Haris-sheet, alongside Goodlet and Smith's wharf, is a new steam yacht built for the Pres by terian mission for work principally in the New Hebrides Islands. She is named the…

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Scene in a Church. a Rylstone Wedding

Evening News · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 8

RYLSTONE, Monday.—Considerable excitement was caused on Saturday evening in the Roman Catholic Church, where the public had gathered to witness the marriage of John Sheenan…

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Remarkable Scene at a Wedding. the Public Ordered Out of the Church. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Rylstone

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 5

Considrable excitement was caused yesterday evening in the Roman Catholic Church, the occision being the marriage of two well-known residents of the Rylstone, Cudal,…

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The Churches. the Late Mr. Angus Cameron

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 6

At the Waverley Presbyterian Church yesterday morning, a funeral sermon was preached by the Rev. J. Macaulay, M.A., in memory of the late Mr. Angus Cameron,…

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Scene in a Church. a Much-delayed Marriage

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 3 February 1896 · page 6

RYLSTONE, Saturday.--Considerable excitement was caused yesterday evening in the Roman Catholic Church, the occasion being the marriage of John Sheehan and…

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A New Mission Yacht. The Presbyterian Dayspring

The Australian Star · Tuesday 4 February 1896 · page 7

Mission steam, yachts for service among the islands of the Pacific are becoming quite the fashion now among the various denominations. The New Zealanders have their…

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GOOD TEMPLAll MISSION

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 February 1896 · page 7

Tho address at tho Protoatant-liall on Sunday night tn connection with tlio Good Tein- nlar mission was Itivon by Mr. W. L. Dash, who spoke on "The Teetotal Family, 3000…

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Sydney City Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 4 February 1896 · page 5

The local missionary, Mr. J. H. Mills, reports that good work is being done at the Glebe. After considerable waiting a Sunday school for neglected children was opened a few weeks ago. It…

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Wreckage of American Mission Stations. Indemnity Demanded by the United States

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 4 February 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--The United States Government have demanded from Turkey an indemnity of 100,000 dollars (£40,000) for the wreckage of…

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The Mission Yacht Dayspring. Who Are Her Owners? Melbourne Jealous of Sydney. Victoria Wants Hop Own Flag at the Islands--The New Hebrides to Become a Depot for French Convicts

The Australian Star · Tuesday 4 February 1896 · page 3

It was little thought in quiet easy-going Sydney when tho mission steam yacht Dayspring arrived on Sunday, that a lot of trouble had boon made for themselves by…

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Tasmania. Presbyterian Synod

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 5

HOBART, Tuesday.--A special meeting of the Presbyterian Synod was held to-day to discuss matters of finance. A special committee of audit was appointed to…

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Church News. Newtown Congregational Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 6

On Monday evening the fourth annual meeting of the Christian Endeavour Society, in connection with the Congregational Church, New town, washeld in the schoolroom adjoining the church. There was a large…

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Christ Church Parochial School, Enmore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 6

A public meeting of parishioners of Christ Church, Enmore, was held on Thursday evening, to consider the advisability of continuing or otherwise the day school connected with that church. The Rev. C…

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Marrickville Congregational Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 5 February 1896 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Congregational Church, Marrickville, was held on Wednesday evening last, in the vestry of the church. The pastor (the Rev. Dr. Roseby) occupied the chair…

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