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Churches, 1896

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The Latest in Church Bazaars. an Original Ma[?]iland Notion

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 19

WE must take off our hats to New Zealand. The long-withheld prize for striking something absolutely new in fancy fairs has fallen to Maoriland. They called it an "Operatic Carnival." It was at…

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Christmas in the Churches

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 19

THE musical portion of the ceremonies of Christmas Day at St. Vincent de Paul's Church, Redfern, was exceptionally good. "Missa Cantata" was celebrated by the Rev. Fr. O'Regan at 10 o'clock,…

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The Eastern Church and the Holy See

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 20

WHILE Father Yazbeck is doing his good work quietly among the Catholic Maronites of Sydney a namesake is exciting attention in the United States. At the first Eucharistic Congress of America, held…

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Church of England Missions to Seamen

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 10

The weekly concert was given on at Trafalgar House on the 2nd instant, when an enjoyable evening was spent, the following taking part:—Miss Zucker and Miss R. Harbor (soloists), Misses Hilda Popie, Lettie…

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Church Home, Paddington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 10

During Christmas week the inmates of this home were entertained by some friends of the institution. On the 23rd December Miss Skinner brought a large party of ladies and children…

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HOLROYD. Church Services

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 3

On Christmas Day, a special service was held in the Church—Rev.Jas. Macarthur being the preacher. A large choir attended, and the special music was considered to be a great…

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Kanaka Church

The Methodist · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 1

In our last we published an interesting account of the bening of a Kanaka Church at the Tweed River. this is the first Wesleyan institution of the kind…

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West End Church, Brisbane

The Methodist · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 10

The Bev J. Gerrard Martin makes some corrections on our paper on the above, which appeared recently. The Bev. W. Brown (A.) was, it seems, the…

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News of tlie Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 January 1896 · page 8

The Rev. A. S. Michie, Presbyterian minister, has received a unanimous call to the charge of Bom bala. The Rev. W. G. Marsh is to be inducted to the…

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Protestant and Roman Catholic Clergymen As Horsemen

Sunday Times · Sunday 5 January 1896 · page 4

THE most recent book by Rolfe Boldrewood, entitled "The Crooked Stick," contains a criticism on ecclesiastical horsemen which is interesting, and may provoke some…

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Sunday Services. Chalmers Church

Evening News · Monday 6 January 1896 · page 8

The Rev. Jas, Milne, M.A., preached in Chalmer's Church last night on "The Bible and the Coming Year." He chose as his text Psalm exix., 105, "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and…

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Church News. Chalmers Church

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

In Chalmers Church last evening the Rev. James Milne, M.A., preached on "The Bible and the Coming Year," choosing as his text Ps.cxix., 105, "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light [?]…

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Church Home

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 January 1896 · page 7

During Christmas week the inmates of the Church Home, Suffolk-street, Paddington, had a very pleasant time. On Monday, 23rd, Miss Skinner brought a large party of ladies and…

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The Churches. St. Francis' Paddington

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 January 1896 · page 6

"Missa Cantata" was celebrated yesterday at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Paddington, when the building was crowded with worshippers. The choir, under the…

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Service at the Scots' Church

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 January 1896 · page 6

Last evening a service was held at the Scots' Church, Church-hill, in connection with the week of united prayer, under the auspices of the New South Wales Evangelical…

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Evangelical Alliance. Bourke-street Wesleyan Church

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 January 1896 · page 6

In connection with the week of united prayer, a fairly attended meeting was held at the Bourke-street Wesleyan Church last night The Rev. G. Preston presided, there being also…

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The Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 January 1896 · page 6

The first part of Handel's oratorio, "The Messiah" was given in St. Thomas's Church, North Sydney, last night, when there was a large congregation present. The proceedings…

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Manly Presbyterian Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1896 · page 6

The Rev. J Anderson Gardiner, B.A., conducted service in the Manly Presbyterian Church on Sunday for the first time since his induction to the charge. The reverend gentleman's cermons fully sustained…

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Church News. St. Thomas' North [?]Ey

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1896 · page 6

An oratorio service, embra[?]ng the first part of Handel's "Messiah," was held on Monday night in St. Thomas' Church, North Sydney, before a large congregat on The chorus and…

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Holy Trinity Church, Dulwich Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 January 1896 · page 6

A pleasant gathering took place in Holy Trinity schoolroom, Dulwich Hill, last Friday evening, when the Rev. F. B. Boyee distributed prizes to the Sunday-school children. The Rev. E. A. Colvin…

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