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Churches, 1899

3,112 stories in Sydney's papers · page 65 of 156

St. George's Church, Glenmore-: Muad

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 5 June 1899 · page 5

The sale of work in aid of the organ fund of St. George's Church, Glenmore-road, Paddington, which was opened by Mrs. Villeneuve Smith, was brought to a successful close on Saturday evening,…

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St. Anne's Church, Ryde

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 June 1899 · page 5

The Archbishop of Sydney administered the rite of confirmation in St. Anne's Church, Ryde, on Sunday last, and 41 candidates were presented by the rector of the parish, 28 being males and 13…

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New Guinea Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 June 1899 · page 7

Writing from Collingwood Bay, Mr. Foote, of the Anglican Mission, says:--"The schooner Albert Maclaren, which had been under repairs from the late hurricane, is again in commission, and has…

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La Perouse Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 June 1899 · page 10

On Saturday a party representing the committee and friends of the La Perouse Aborigines' Mission travelled from Sydney to the Illawarra…

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Waverley Presbyterian Institute

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 7 June 1899 · page 8

The members of the Waverley Presbyterian Institute were last night entertained by Mr. Livingstone Hopkins. Mr. William Houston presided, and there was a large attendance. Mr…

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Unitarian Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 7 June 1899 · page 10

A musical and dramatic entertainment was held at the Unitarian Church last evening. There was a fair attendance, and the following ladies and gentlemen carried out an enjoyable programme:—…

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The Churches Rook wood Congregationalisms

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 7 June 1899 · page 4

A strong effort has boon made made the past year in counection with the Rook wood Congregational Church to reduce their indebtedness by raising £100 In…

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Central Methodist Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 June 1899 · page 8

At the Centenary Hall, York-street, last evening the Rev. J. Nairn delivered (by special reques) a popular literary recital entitled "The Starling." There was a large attendance. Which demonstrated its…

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Waverley Presbyterian Institute

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 June 1899 · page 8

The Presbyterian Lecture-ball, Waverley, was filled to overflowing on Tuesday evening, when Mr. Livingstone Hopkins delivered a lecture, entitled "Marks and Remarks," which proved most…

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South Coast Aboriginal Mission. Kiama

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 June 1899 · page 3

Miss Dixon, of the La Perouse Aborigines' Mission, who visited this district a few weeks ago, together with some persons connected with the mission, have visited the aborigines' camp at Lake Illawarra for…

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La Perouse Aborigines Mission. Opening of a New Chruch

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 June 1899 · page 8

The Aboriginal Mission Church on the Illawarra Lake was formally opened for divine worship on Saturday last, and Mr. John Vidler was installed as missionary to the a boriginals of the South Coast…

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Transvaal Affairs. Sir Alfred Milner's Mission. the Outlook Hopeful

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 8 June 1899 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--At the conclusion on their conference concerning the differences between Great Britain and the Transvaal, Sir Alfred Milner. the Governor of Cape Colony, and…

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Bourke-street Wesleyan Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 June 1899 · page 8
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The fifty-second anniversary of this church has just been celebrated. Sermons were presched last. Sunday morning and evening by the Revs. W. G. Taylor and W. H. Rogers. At 3 o'clock a Pleasant…

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Church News. St. Saviour's, Redfern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 June 1899 · page 8

A largely—attonded meeting of the church-workers was held in the school-hall of St.Saviour's on Monday evening. The rector presided. Mr. John Speirs, Clergyman's warden, was presented with an…

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Mr. R. E. O'connor at Church-hill. Vote in Favour of the Bill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 June 1899 · page 6

There was a crowded meeting at the Federation Hall, Church-hill, last night to hear addresses delivered by Mr. R. E. O'Connor, Q.C., and Mr. T. J. Purcell on the federal question. Mr. William O…

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Church Meeting at West Maitland. West Maitland

The Australian Star · Thursday 8 June 1899 · page 6

A meeting of the parishioners of St. Mary's Church was held last evening, when Mr. T. Dimmock was elected churchwarden, and Mr. C. J. H. King representative on the…

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Church News. St. John's Presbyterian, Paddington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 June 1899 · page 5

Last evening a concert was given in St. John's Presbyteriau Lecture-hall, Regent-street, Paddington, in aid of the Church choir and organ fund. There was a large attendance. A lungthy programme…

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NORTh Sydney Congregational Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 June 1899 · page 5

To commemorate the first anniversary of the charge of the pastor (Rev. H. C. George) special services were held in the church on Sunday last. On Wednesday evening a public ten meeting, organised…

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Lord Beauchamp and the Crisis in the Church Op England. to the Editor

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 June 1899 · page 3

Sir,--In yours of the Sth, Mr. Archdall draws attention to a portion of the speech delivered by, Lord Beauchamp at the diocesan festival, wherein his Lordship denied that there was any "crisis…

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