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Churches, 1899

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Primitive Methodist Conference

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 7

The 54th annual assembly of the Primitive Methodist Conference of New South Wales was continued at the Albion-street Church today, commencing with the usual devotional…

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Catholic Clergy in America

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 3

For some time the Vatican has been exercised with regard to portion of the Catholic clergy in the United States. The Pope recently gave directions to Cardinal Gibbons,…

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Primitive Methodist Conference. Wednesday's Sessions

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 3

Mr. John Gilbert conducted the devotional exercises between 9.30 and 10 a.m. Hev. T. F. Rudd gave an address upon "Heart Culture. The general committee delegate reported that…

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Primitive Methodist Conference. Fourth Day's Session

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 3

The session of the Primitive Methodist Conference was resumed yesterday morning under the presidency of the Rev. John Penman.The devotional exercises were conducted by Mr. John Gilbert (Wickham)…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] France. M. Faure's Funeral. Grave Anxiety in Paris. Fears of the Judges. Attempt to Born a Church

Evening News · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 6

LONDON, February 22, 3.50 p.m.—Grave anxiety prevails in Paris with regard to the funeral of M. Faure. The Judges of the Court of Cassation,…

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M. Padre's Funeral. Judges Fear the Populace. Attempt to Burn a Church. LONDON, February 22, 3.50 p.m

The Australian Star · Thursday 23 February 1899 · page 5

There is considerable anxiety in Paris lest the funeral of M. Faure, the fate President, on Thursday, at the cemetery of Pere-la-Chaise, shall provoke disturbances in the…

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Sydney City Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 3

The Mission Hall of the Waterloo and Alexandria branch, Mitchell-road, was crowded on Wednesday night, a large number being unable to gain admission, the occasion being the weekly free concert…

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Waverley Presbyterian Church. Farewell to the Rev. John Macaulay, M.a

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 3

The anniveisary services in connection with the Waverley Presbyterian Church were continued on Wednesday evening, when a public tea and meeting were held. At the former gathering the…

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Primitive Methodist Conference. Fifth Day's Session

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 3

The Primitive Methodist Conference was resumed yesterday. The president took the chair at 10 a.m. It was resolved that the Rev. M. Reavley be appointed to preach the conference…

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Church Festivals

Evening News · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 5

PENRITH, Friday.—The annual garden fete in connection with the Penrith Wesleyau Church was held in the grounds of Mr. Arthur Judged en Wednesday. The opening ceremony was…

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Church News. Paddington Wesley an Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 6

On Wednesday evening a social evening and salo of goods took place at the Wesleyan Church, Paddington, at which there was a large attendance. The pastor (Rev. II. Wiles) presided. The ladies of the…

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Pitt-street Church Literary Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 6

Last night a concert was given in the school hall of the Pitt-street Congregational Church under the suspices of the Literary and Social Union. There was a fair audience. Musical items were contributed…

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United Church Service

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 6

At the Congregational Church, Point Piper-road, Woollahra, on Wednesday evening, a united service was held in connection with the various churches in the eastern suburbs which took part in the…

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Church of England Lay Readers' Association. Twenty-third Annual Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 6

The twenty-third annual meeting of the Church of England Lay Readers' Association was held on Wednesday at St. Andrew's Cathedral Chapter House. The Rev. H. Wallace Mort presided, and opered the…

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Special Cables. From the "Herald's" London Correspondents. the Late President Faure. Anxiety of the Judges. Attempt to Burn a Church. London, Feb. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 5

Considerable anxiety is felt in regard to the funeral of the late President Faure. The Judges of the Court of Cassation…

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The Bathurst Churches

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 February 1899 · page 6

BATHURST, Thursday.--A largely-attended meeting of parishioners of St. Barnabas', South Bathurst, was held last night. The rector, the Rev. E. H. Lea, stated his intention of visiting…

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Presbyterian

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 10

The Presbytery of Bathurst will meet at Dubbo on March 1, and the Presbytery of Monaro at Bega on the same date. The Rev. John Cook, B.D., of Airdrie, Scotland,…

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Catholic Items

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 17

CONFIRMATION will be administered at St. Thomas's, Lewisham, at 3 o'clock on Sunday next. MISS Kate Rooney, at St. Mary's Cathedral on Sunday evening last, sang most impressively "He…

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Roman Catholic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 10

Cardinal Moran will deliver his second Lenten sermon to-morrow evening at St. Mary's Cathedral. The Revs. Father Lynch (S.J.) and Father Colgan (S.J.) are conducting a mission at St. Joseph's…

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Sydney City Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 February 1899 · page 10

A women's meeting was held in the Chelseastreet hall, Redfern, on Friday last, about 100 being present. Miss Marwick presided, and the proceedings were of a social character. Suitable…

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