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Churches, 1897

2,606 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 131

Roman Catholic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 12

Cardinal Moran returned to Sydney from Maitland on Tuesday. The Rev. A. Horan, of Ipswich, Queensland, is at present a guest of the Cardinal at the Palace,…

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Primitive Methodist

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 12

The Sydney First Circuit quarterly meeting has just been held. The financial and numerical reports showed an improved condition. Two prominent workers in the Sydney First…

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The Abyssinian Mission

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 7

The cable informed us the other day of the arrival at Dongola, and the great demonstration of welcome by King Menelik. Apparently the mission is…

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Salvation Army Mission

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 12

In accordance with the custom of Salvation[?]ists to hold annual mission meetings in aid of the Rescue Fund in these colonies, a three-days' campaign was held in Parramatta this…

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Sydney Seamen's Mission

The Australian Star · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Sydney Mission to Seamen was held at the Bethel last night. His Excellency the Governor was present, accompanied by…

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Sydney City Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 12

The winter appeal for help to distressed families has only been fairly responded to, and the city missionaries are beset with appeals for help when visiting from house to house…

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Intercolonial Catholic News

The Catholic Press · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 7

On Sunday evening, May 30, a large and representative meeting of the parishioners was held in St. Ignatius' Church, Richmond (Vic.), to inaugurate a memorial to the late…

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The Foreign Mission Debt

The Methodist · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 7

At the ministers' meeting held last Monday, it was decided to recommend all our Christian Endeavour societies, which are responding to the appeal of…

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Primitive Methodist "C.e."

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 11

The Christian Endeavorers connected with the Primitive Methodist Church passed a pleasant social evening on Tuesday last, when a programme of musical items, etc., was gone…

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The Work of the Mission

The Methodist · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 7

A glance at the last report of the Central Mission will show that a building like that of the Centenary Hall is imperative for the sort of work that is…

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Catholic Recollections of Early Maitland

The Catholic Press · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 8

Just 100 years ago, the river now known as the Hunter, was discovered by a Mr. Shortland. It had been met with previously by some convicts, who had escaped from…

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Sydney Mission to Seamen. Annual Meeting

Evening News · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Sydney Mission to Seamen was held in the Mariners' Church and Institute, George-street, last night. His Excellency the Governor presided. Among those who…

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Catholic Literary and Debating Societies St. Francis', Haymarket

The Catholic Press · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 4

The monthly social evening of the above took place at St. Francis' Hall, on Tuesday evening, May 25, and was undoubtedly the most successful and enjoyable yet held by…

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United Methodist Association for the Promotion of Holiness

The Methodist · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 3

The monthly gathering of the above association was held in the Mission Room, Centenary Hall, on Saturday last. There was about the usual…

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Sydney Mission to Seamen. Annual Meeting. Address by Lord Hampden

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 12

The annual meeting of the friends and supporters of the Sydney Mission to Seamen was held last night at the Mariners' Church and Institute, George-street, under the presidency of the…

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Readings in Catholic Doctrine How to Make a Good Confession

The Catholic Press · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 18

This is the most important of all things to be known. Your salvation may depend on knowing it. And it will not do to think you know it. Your…

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Sydney Mission to Seamen. the Annual Meeting. Outdoor Moral Recreation and Its Need

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Sydney Mission for Seamen was held last night in the Mission Church, George-street North. His Excellency the Governor, who was accompanied by Captain Ferguson, A.D.C.,…

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The Great Paris Disaster. Fire at a Catholic Bazaar. Heroic Conduct of Sisters of Mercy

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 19

The English papers to hand contain a full account of the great fire in the Paris Bazaar De La Charite. The bazaar, organized by a committee of Catholic ladies, was installed on the ground close to the…

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We are not responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents. ] Record Reign Manifesto. (To the Editor of the "Catholic Press.")

The Catholic Press · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 5

Sir,—I have carefully read over the paragraph in your issue of May 29, which, drew forth Father Collins' letter. As you very justly remark in your editorial note in reply…

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Religious. Baptist Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 12 June 1897 · page 6

Mrs Geo. Arundell will hold Services at the Baptist Church, Rooty Hill, on Sunday morning at 11 a.m. and evening at 7 p.m…

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