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Churches, 1899

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The Churches St. John's, Parramatta. "Proposed Removal of the Organ

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 12

A meeting of the parishioners of St. John's Church, Parramatta, was held' on Wednesday evening in St. John's School-house, the Ven. Archdeacon Gunther…

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Our Catholic Young Men. a Central Association in the City. Inaugural Meeting at the Cardi-nal's Hall. His Eminence's Elevating Address. a Sound and Stirring Speech by R. E. O'connor, Q.c

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 22

MONDAY night saw what we may describe as the foundation-stone-ceremony of the Catholic Young Men's Association. This is a new central Catholic body of young citizens and suburbanites. The…

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At Last: A Barque for Our Catholic Young Men. The New Association. a Great Inaugural Address by the Cardinal. Good Citizenship. a Rousing Speech by R. E. O'connor, Q,o. a Memorable Meeting

The Catholic Press · Saturday 20 May 1899 · page 18

On Monday night there was a large gathering of those interested in the Catholic Young Men's Association in the Cardinal's Hall. As we pointed out in our leading…

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Women's Hats: in Church

Truth · Sunday 21 May 1899 · page 3

A SERIOUS squabble has occurred among the Methodist community in New York, owing to a decree by Pastor Odell and the Board of trustees of the fash onable Calvarty…

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United Church Service

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 May 1899 · page 4

The quarterly united service in connection with the churches in Paddington and Woollahra was held at the Mission Hall, William-street, Paddington, on Wednesday evening, at which the attendance was…

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Church News. New Presbyterian Church, Balmain West

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 May 1899 · page 3

Since the advent of the Rev. William Michael Smith to the pastorate of St. Paul's Church, Darling-stteet, Roselle, West Balmain congregational matters have been progressing satisfactorily. The…

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Wesleyan Methodist Commemoration. the Twentieth Century Fund. 50,000 Guineas Wanted. Promised Yesterday, 13,622 Guineas

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 May 1899 · page 6

In pursuance of a scheme adopted by the Wesloyan Conference to raise 50,000 guineas by subscription amongst the Wesleyan Methodists of Australia, special services were held yesterday in the…

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Rockdale English Church

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 May 1899 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Church of England, Rockdale as hold on Wednesday evening, the Rev., J. F. perry presiding. The annual report and balance-sheet showed the state of the finances to be of a very satisfactory character. During the year a school-hall had been…

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Lawlessness in the Church. Important Debate in the House of Commons. Mr. Balfour's Speech

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 May 1899 · page 7

LONDON, April 14th.--Mr. Sydney Gedge. though a robust Evangelical and overflowing with good intentions, is one of the most unpopular men in Parliament. Consequently, when he rose to…

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St. James' Church and the Governor

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 May 1899 · page 5

Tho clergy, churchwardens, aud members of the church council of the parish church of St. James waited upon his Excellency, and presented an address, of which tho following Is a copy:--"We,…

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Petersham Presbyterian Church

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 May 1899 · page 7

The 19th anniversay of the Petersham Presbyterian Church was celebrated at the Church in Gordon street, Petersham, yesterday, by a tea and public meeting. The ladies of the congregation presided at the tables. which…

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La Perouse Abourigines' Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 May 1899 · page 9

A special gathering of the members of the committee of the above mission was held on Friday evening, the object being to bid farewell to the late hon. treasurer of the mission, Mr. H. E. Hockey. There was a large…

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La Perouse Aborigines Mission. I

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 May 1899 · page 4

On Friday evening last the members of the committce of the above mieston tendered a farewell to Mr. H. E. Hockey, the late honoray treasurer of the mission, who has held office since the reorganisation of…

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Church News. Croydon Congregational Sunday School

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 May 1899 · page 4

The nineteenth anniversary of the above was celebrated by special services on Sunday in the church. The hymas readered were mostly suitable for the young folk, and the addresses were adapted…

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The Hunger of the Churches. The Rev. J. Penman's Views

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1899 · page 2

The Rev. J. Penman joined the controversy on the above subject on Sunday night. Preaching in the Primitive Methodist Church from 1st Peter, v : 2-3, "Feed…

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The Churches

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 24 May 1899 · page 2

The Parramatta Salvationists celebrated their 15th anniversary this week, beginning with a large open-air meeting on Saturday night at the Phillip-street corner. On…

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Waverley Presbyterian Young Men's Institute

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 May 1899 · page 7

The first of a series of lectures in connection with the institute was delivered on Tuesday evening in the school-hall by the Rev. John Ferguson, of St. Stephen's Church, Sydney, the subject of the lecture…

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British Press Opinion. Chances of Securing Reform. Delayed for 12 Months. Sir A. Milner's Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 May 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday. -- The decision of the First Raad to support President Kruger's suggestion to refer the proposals for an adjustment of the matters in dispute between Great Britain…

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'BUSES v. Church Service

Evening News · Thursday 25 May 1899 · page 3

At to-day's meeting of the Metropolitan Transit Board a communication was received from the secretary of the Pitt-street Congregational Church, asking, if it would be possible to…

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Church News

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 May 1899 · page 7

Yesterday the Christian Endeavour Society in connection with the Paddington branch of the Sydney City Mission held a picnic at the Bronto Pleasure Grounds. The attendance was large. The…

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