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Churches, 1897

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Primitive Methodist Sabbath School

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 3

Early in Jane it was decided to hold the anniversary of the above school on the 4th instant, also a social and entertainment. The Hon. J. Cook (Postmaster General),…

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The Evolution of the "Methodist."

The Methodist · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 11

I have read your remarks under this heading in your Jubilee number and also the contribution by Mr. John Corbett in the Methodist of the 26th June, and I…

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Melbourne Letter. the Collection for the Pope. Archbishop Carr, Loud Brassey, and the Bible. Protestant Tributes to Catholic Generosity. the Aggressive Orange Society

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 9

LAST Sunday, after the 11 o'clock Mass, his Grace the Archbishop confirmed 130 candidates of both sexes at St. Joseph's Church, Port Melbourne. There was a crowded congregation, and his Grace…

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Religious Baptist Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 4

Mrs Geo. Arundell will bold Services at the Baptist Church, Rooly Hill, on sunday morning at 11 a.m. and evening at 7 p.m…

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Church Fairs

Evening News · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 6

A sale of fancy work and an industrial exhibition was held yesterday in the schoolroom of the North Sydney Congregational Church. The Rev. Jos. Parker said the sale was being held to obtain funds…

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Good Church Work at Cooma

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 16

FATHER Peter Byrne, formerly of Kogarah, appears to be doing well at Cooma. At a meeting of the parishioners held in St. Patrick's on Sunday last after Mass, a very cheering report was…

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New Church at Burrundulla

The Methodist · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 9

The opening services of the new church at Burrundulla in the Mudgee Circuit, were conducted by the President of the Conference on the 13th June…

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Church Lads' Brigade. Annual Inspection

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 14

Some interesting information was published in "The Daily Telegraph" in December last respecting the Church Lads' Brigade, an organisation which was then comparatively new in Australia, but which is one of the largest…

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The Churches. Sermon for the Home

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 7

Under this heading sermons by eminent preachers are published in this widely-circulated paper, in order that in the remote interior, where there are no churches, and a clergyman is rarely seen, the stockman,…

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News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 July 1897 · page 8

The Parramatta Wesleyan Church is preparing to celebrate its seventy-filth anniversary in August. Dr. Dwyer, the Coadjutor-Bishop of Maitland…

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Government by the People, or by the Churches?

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 July 1897 · page 5

A QUESTION of the hour—Have we in this colony Government by the People or Government by a few of the Churches against the will of the People…

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The Mission Schooner Meda

The Australian Star · Monday 12 July 1897 · page 5

Considerable uneasiness continues to be felt as to the fate of the Wesleyan mission schooner Meda. It was reported last week that she had become a…

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St. Peter's Presbyterian Church, North Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 July 1897 · page 6

At the invitation of the superintendent of the St. Peter's Sunday School (Mr. Sutherland S[?]clair) a most successful re-union of the parents and friends of the scholars was held in St. Peter's Hall on…

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Wreck of the Meda. The Wesleyan Mission Schooner. The Hull Sold for £10. COOKTOWN

The Australian Star · Tuesday 13 July 1897 · page 6

The Wesleyan mission schooner Meda, which was wrecked on East Cape, has been sold for £10. The above telegram definitely decides…

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Church News. Balmain Wesleyan Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 July 1897 · page 7

The anniversary public meeting in connection with the Balmain Wesleyan Church, Darling-street, took place in the church on 7th July under the presidency of the Hon. Jacob Garrard (Minister…

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The Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 July 1897 · page 6

St. Paul's Church, Kogarah, which has been undergoing extensive repairs, was re-opened for public worship on Sunday. The building has been considerably improved by the addition of a chancel, in which is set…

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St. Matthias's Church Social

Evening News · Wednesday 14 July 1897 · page 3

The second social of the winter series in connection with the St. Mattaias's Church, Paddington, was held in the small hall last night to a very good and appreciative audience. The chair was taken by Mr…

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The Earthquake in India. Calcutta Almost Demolished. Whole Villages Swept Way. Cathedrals and Churches Damaged. Thousands of People Homeless. Heave Rainfall and Floods

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 July 1897 · page 9

Less than a month ago news came by cable of severe earthquake shocks in India. Although the shocks only lasted five minutes, they managed to crowd a good deal of real solid, work Into that…

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The Mariners' Church

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 14 July 1897 · page 5

The Sydney Presbytery is concerned about the future of the Mariners' Church, Circular Quay. The matter came up for discussion at last night's meeting On the report of the convener a special…

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Presbyterian Hymnal. To be Issued. The Churches Combine. LONDON, July 14

The Australian Star · Thursday 15 July 1897 · page 4

The Established Church of Scotland, the Free Church of Scotland, the United Presbyterian Church, and the Presbyterian Church in Ireland have adopted…

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