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Churches, 1897

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Methodist Union. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 January 1897 · page 3

Sir,--From the tone of Mr. W. W. Clarke s letter in your issue of to-day one might suppose that I had personally affronted him, and that he was wishing to give me tit for tat. I am sorry…

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St. Phillip's Church

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1897 · page 3

Archdeacon Langley preached at the watchnight service at St. Phillip's Church last night on 1st Samuel vii., 12: "Hitherto hath the Lord helped us." Appropriate hymns were were sung…

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Scots Church

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1897 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

At Scots Church last night the Rev. W. M. Dill Macky preached from Psalm xix, verse 1, Lord, Thou hast been oar dwelling-place for all generations." He said life was brief, and…

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St. James's Church

Evening News · Friday 1 January 1897 · page 3

The old practice of holding watch-night services at St. James's Church, King-street, was resumed last night. The service was begun shortly after 11 o'clock p.m. After the singing of the 90th psalm and a short…

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Bathurst-street Baptist Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1897 · page 5

Two open-air services were held last night in George-street in connection with the watchnight service of the Bathurst-street Baptist Church. Both were addressed by the Rev. F. E. Harry, pastor of…

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St. Philip's Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1897 · page 5

At the "watch-night" service held at St. Philip's Arch[?]con Langley preached. The sermon was based on 1st Samuel, 7th chap., v. 12; "Hitherto bath the Lord helped us." Reference…

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St. James' Church, King-street

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 January 1897 · page 5

In former years as a general rule there was a "watch-night" service held at St. James' Church on New Year's Eve, when a collection was taken up in furtherance of the objects of the Melanesian…

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Presbyterian Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 3

Penrith—11 &7.30, Rev. J. McKee. Springwood—3, Rev. J. McKee Rupertswood—11, Rev. A. Smith. St. Marys—3, Rev. A. Smith…

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St. John's Presbyterian Church, Paddington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 10

At 7 a.m. on New Year's Day the ceremony of unveiling the new stained memorial windows recently crected in St John's Presbyterian Church, Paddington, was performed in the presence of a…

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Roman Catholic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 8

Services similar to the usual Sunday ceremonies were celebrated at St. Mary's Cathedral yesterday. Cardinal Moran presided at High Mass, Father Carey being the celebrant, Father Phelan deacon,…

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Catholic. Christmas Day in the Churches

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 14

ALL the Masses in the cathedral were largely attended, and at the 11 o'clock High Mass many were obliged to stand. The decorations, though not elaborate, were very chaste and artistic. The…

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The Mission Almanac

The Methodist · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 6

Many friends of our Foreign Missionary Society will be glad to learn that the publication of the Almanac was a great success. The first edition of…

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The Catholic Press

The Catholic Press · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 13

MATTER intended for publication in THE CATHOLIC PRESS should be addressed to the Editor, and forwarded as early as possible in the week, which commences…

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Methodist Camp Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 8

A Methodist camp meeting was held at Croydon Park yesterday. Among those present were the Rev. J. K. Turner the Rev. R. Bavin, and the Rev. J. Carruthers. Meetings were held from 11 a.m…

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Sydney Mission to Seamen

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 25

The annual Christmas tea and concert to seamen took place at the Mariners' Church and Institute, George-street North, on the evening of Tuesday, December 22. Over 300 sailors sat down to tea,…

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The Deniliquin Catholic Schools

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 18

AT the presentation of prizes at the Catholic High School and Primary School, prior to the break-up for the Christmas holidays, the Very Rev. Father Treacy, V.G. presided, and there was a good…

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Methodist Union. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 11

Sir,--That my quotation from Pope was correct in its application to Mr. John Fletcher, as regards the above subject, is proved by Mr. Fletcher's letter of yesterday, and I admire the…

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Central Mission. Theological and Homiletical Class

The Methodist · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 10

THE half-yearly examinations in connection with this class, were held at the Centenary Hall on the llth and 13th December. The examination paper…

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Our Catholic Schools and Colleges. St. Benedict's

The Catholic Press · Saturday 2 January 1897 · page 2

On Thursday evening, the 17th December, the break-up entertainment in connection with St. Benedict's Boys' School was held in the school hall in the presence of a large…

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