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Churches, 1896

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St. Peter's Church

Evening News · Tuesday 19 May 1896 · page 5

The Rev. Edward Madgwick, incumbent of St. Peter's Church, Cook's River, has had issued a neatly-got-up brochure dealing with the history of St. Peter's from its foundation and…

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The Churchman's Alliance

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 19 May 1896 · page 6

A general meeting of the members of the Church man's Alliance was held last evening at St. Philip's Schoolroom. Church-hill. Mr. W. R. Beaver, the president, occupied the chair, and about 20 members…

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Sydney City Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 May 1896 · page 5

The thirty-fourth annual report of the City Mission, to be submitted at the meeting tomorrow states that, considering tho commercial depression, the work has been well supported. Last year's…

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Mr. Lowles, M.p., and His Mission. Thanks to the Press

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 May 1896 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Mr. John Lowles, M.P. for Haggerston (Eng.), in a letter to the "Age," says:--"May I take the opportunity to thank you and the press generally, both in Victoria…

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Summerhill Congregational Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1896 · page 8

The twelth anniversary of the above was celebeated during the past week. The special services were conducted by the Revs. W. J. L. Closs, B.A. (chairman Congregational Union). H. Gainford…

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Free Church of England, Rockdale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1896 · page 8

At a flower service held at the Free Church of England, Rocky Point-road, Rockdale, last week the sixth annual report of the committee, consisting of Messrs. S. A. Beehag (supervisor), J. Perry…

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Hunter's Hill Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1896 · page 8

The "old" Church at Hunter's Hill, which has been only used for morning service for the past eight years, was on Sunday opened for Divine worship in the evening. The place has been fitted…

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The Churchmen's Alliance

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1896 · page 8

A meeting of the Churchmen's Alliance was held in the vestry of St. Philip's Church on Monday night. There was a fair attendance, and Mr. W. R. Beaver occupied the chair. The subject for…

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Croydon Congregational Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1896 · page 8

Anniversary services in connection with the Croydon Congregational Sunday School were held on Sunday last. The Rev. E. T. Dunstan preached in the morning, Rev. H. Gainford in the afternoon,…

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Church News. Christ Church, Enmore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 May 1896 · page 8

A well-attended meeting of parishioners of Christ Church, Enmore, was held on Wednesday evening last, in the church, Stanmore-road, for the purpose of devising means for the erection of a more…

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Lecture at St. Stephen's Church

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 May 1896 · page 5

Dr. T. Storle Dixson delivered an address last night in connection with the Stt. Stephen's Presbyterian Literary Association, on "The Ear." The lecture was given in the lecture hall of the church, and was…

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The Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 May 1896 · page 6

The old Anglican Church at Hunter's hill was reopened for evening service on Sunday, after being closed for nearly 10 years. The church has been fitted with albo carbon gas burners by a parishioner…

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Arrival of the Rev. Dr. Jefferis. Church Life in Australia and England. Organic Union of the British Race

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 May 1896 · page 5

The Rev. Dr. Jefferis, with Mrs. Jefferis, [?]arrived in Sydney by train from Adelaide yesterday. It is two years since Dr. Jefferis returned to Australia from England to enter upon the pastorate of the…

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Church News. Mildura Presbyterian Church, Canterbury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 May 1896 · page 6

This church was opened for divine worship on Sunday last by the Rev.George Hay, who preached morning, afternoon, and evening to large audiences. The church stands on a site, the gift of Messrs…

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Sydney City Mission. the Annual Meeting

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 May 1896 · page 7

The annual meeting in connection with the Sydney City Mission was held last night at the Y.M.C.A. His Excellency the Governor presided. Lady Hampden, attended by Captain Ferguson. A.D.C., was also…

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City Mission. Speech by the Governor

Evening News · Friday 22 May 1896 · page 6

The annual meeting of the Sydney City Mis­sion took place last night at the Y.M.C.A. Hall, the Governor being in the chair, and Lady Hampden also occupied a seat on the platform…

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The Commercial Bank. Mr. Harper's Mission in England

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 May 1896 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--Mr. Robert Harper's negotiations with the creditors of the Commercial Bank of Australia are proceeding satisfactorily…

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Sydney City Mission. Lord Hampden on Private Charity

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 May 1896 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Sydney City Mission was held in the Y.M.C.A. Hall last night. The Governor presided. Amongst the ladies present were—Lady Hampden, Mrs. Stephed, Mrs. John…

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The Scots Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 May 1896 · page 6

A tea meeting and concert to celebrate the ninth anniversary of the Rev. W. M. Dill-Mucky's pastorate of the Scots Church, Church-hill, were held in the Temperance Hall last evening. Tea was on the…

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Church News. Anglican

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 May 1896 · page 10

The Primale arrived at Armidale on Saturday last. On Sunday morning and evening he preached in St. Peter's Cathedral, and in the afternoon at Uralla, to overflowing congregations. In accordance…

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