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Sydney · Churches

Churches, 1896

3,318 stories in Sydney's papers · page 40 of 166

The Church House, London

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 4 April 1896 · page 7

The Duke and Duchess of York on February 11 opened the Great Hall of the Church House, Westminster, which is intended to commemorate the jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Victoria. More…

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Church Officers to the Editor

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 4 April 1896 · page 4

Sir"—As the time is now approaching for the election of office bearers for the Church of England -allow me space to call tho attention of the various Ministers to this matter, and to…

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Presbyterian, Woollahra

Evening News · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 6

At the Woollahra Presbyterian Church the musical portion of the services included the anthem "How Beautiful Upon the Mountains" (Spinney) in the morning, and the Hallelujah Chorus from…

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Woollahra Presbyterian

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 6

The musical portion of the services at the Woollahra Presbyterian Church yesterday, included the anthem "How beautiful upon the mountains" (Spinney) in the morning, and the…

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St. Patrick's Church

Evening News · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

St. Patrick's Church was prettily decorated with foliage and drapery for the Easter services yesterday. Father Le Rennetel celebrated Low Mass at 7 a.m., there being several hundred…

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The Sacred Heart Church

Evening News · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 6

At the Sacred Heart Church, Darhnghurst, yesterday, the Very Rev. Dr. Carroll, V.G., celebrated 11 o'clock mass, and the choir under the conductorship of Mr. William O'Sullivan, with…

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St. Barnabas's Church

Evening News · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 6

St. Barnabas's Church of England, George-etreet west, was crowded at last night's service. The incumbent, the Rev. W. Martin, preached, takins for his text Job. chapter 19. verse 22. The…

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Christ Church

Evening News · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 6

Christ Church was artistically decorated yesterday. The 11 o'clock matins opened in a procession of the clergy and choir carrying banners and the cross. The musical service was…

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Christ Church, North Sydney

Evening News · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 6

Appropriate selections were rendered at the morning and evening services at Christ Church, Lavender Bay, Mr. A. W. Junker presiding at the organ. Communion was administered at 8…

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St. Stephen's Church

Evening News · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 6
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The Rev.J. Ferguson Preached at St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street, yesterday, to a large congregation on the text. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to…

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North Sydney Churches

Evening News · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 6

The Rev. R. M'Kinnon preached at both morning and evening services in St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, as did also the Kev. J. Parker at the Congregational Church. At the Wesley…

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The New Church

Evening News · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 5

The initial Bitting of the fifth General Conference of the New Church in Australia took place at the Temperance Ball on Saturday morning. The chair was taken by the president of the conference…

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St. Joseph's Church, Newtown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 5

At St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Newtown, yesterday morning. The Rev. Dean Slattery preached on "The Resurrection of our Lord." The musical portion of the service was under the…

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St. Bridgid's Church, Marrickville

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 5

At St. Bridgid's Roman Catholic Church, Marrickville, yesterday morning, in the presence of a crowded congregation, Gounod's "Messe Solennelle," with full orchestral accompaniment, was…

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The Sacred Heart Church, Darlinghurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 5

At the 11 o'clock mass the Very Rev. Dr. Carroll, V.G., was the celebrant, and the choir under the conductorship of Mr. William O'Sullivan, with Miss May Pettifer presiding at the organ, rendered…

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St. Benedict's Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 5

At St. Benedict's Church, George-street West, as well as in all the Roman Catholic churches of the city and suburbs, special services were held in celebration of the Easter festival; and in cases…

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Baptist-street Baptist Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 6

Large and attentive congregations gathered in the Bathurst-street Baptinst Church yesterday, when special Easter services were conducted. The pastor (Rev. F. E. Harry) at the morning service preached…

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St. Francis' Church, Haymarket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 6 April 1896 · page 5

Easter Sunday was celebrated at St. Francis' Church. Haymarket, at 11 o'clock, by Solemn High Mass, the Rev. Father O'Driscoll being celebrant, and the Revs. Fathers M'Donald and Hyland, deacon…

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