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Churches, 1900

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An Unsatisfactory Mission Station

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 June 1900 · page 8

A very unsatisfactory condition of affairs at Broomfield aboriginal station, near Cooktown, has been brought under the notice of the Home Secretary, who has decided that the Government…

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Stanmore Wesleyan Church

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 June 1900 · page 5

On Sunday last special services in recognition of her Majesty's accession were held in the Wesleyan Church, Stanmore. The church was loyally draped, and the hymns selected were these said to be special favorites of…

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Central Methodist Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 June 1900 · page 8

The first of a series of popular winter concerts, under the auspices of the Central Methodist Mission, was held in the Centenary Hull last night. Despite the unpleasantness of the evening out of doors there…

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Presbyterian Federal Assembly

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 June 1900 · page 6

The adjourned meeting of the Presbyterian Federal Assembly was opened to-night to deal finally with the question of union. The Rev. A Yale presided. The Rev. J. Meiklejohn…

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Sydney City Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 June 1900 · page 7
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The ninth of a series of drawingroom meetings in connection with the 20th century fund of the Sydney City Mission was held at the Town-hall yesterday afternoon. The Mayoress (Lady Harris) convened the…

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Methodist Union. Lithgow

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 June 1900 · page 5

Speaking at the Primitive Methodist Church the other night on the subject of Methodist union, Mr. J. Cook, M.L.A., explained the origin of the movement, and proceeded to show what the union would…

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The Country. Reasons for Methodist Union

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 June 1900 · page 3

LITHGOW, Wednesday.--A meeting of members and adherents of the local Primitive Methodist Church has been held to consider the question of Methodist union. The Rev. W…

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Catholic Missions in China. a Chat with Cardinal Moran. Russian Rule Would Be Disastrous

Evening News · Thursday 21 June 1900 · page 5

In the course of a chat with a representative of the "Evening News," upon the present situation in China, Cardinal Moran said: "There are very few English-speaking Roman Catbolie…

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St. Thomas' Church, North Sydney. Patriotic Service

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 June 1900 · page 8

In commemoration of the Queen's Accession, a patriotic service of prayer and thanking was held at St. Thomas' Church, North Sydney. The chancel and transept were hung with national flags There was a very large…

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Christ Church, Enmore. Sale of Work

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 June 1900 · page 4
Also in The Daily Telegraph

A sale of work was opened yesterday afternoon in the Wesleyau schoolroom, King-street, Newtown, in connection with Christ Church parish, Enmore. The object of the undertaking was to liquidate the debt…

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Balmain Central Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 June 1900 · page 6

On Sunday last special service, were held in the Balmain Central Wesleyan Mission Hall commemorative of the birthday of the founder of Wealeyau Methodism, and at the evening services the Bev. J…

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Waverley (Grahame Memorial) Presbyterian

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 June 1900 · page 6

At the Waveiley Proshyterian Lecture Hall, Chaning Cross, on Wednesday evening, a social gathering was held, at which the Rev. John Macaulay, M. A. (pastor), piesided, There was a fair…

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Presbyterian Federal Assembly. a Scheme of Union Adopted

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 June 1900 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Thursday. -- The Presbyterian Federal Assembly continued and concluded its session to-day, and adopted the basis of union in its amended form. Dr. Rentoul described…

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Presbyterian Federal Assembly. Basis of Union Modified. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 June 1900 · page 6

The Presbyterian Federal Assembly dealt yesterday and to-day with the basis of union, and agreed to adopt a scheme with modifications and remit it to the local assemblies, with a rocommendation that if…

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Position Critical at Tientsin. Roman Catholic Chapel Destroyed. Foeeign Settlements Attacked. "Boxers" Met by Russian Artillery. a Muederous Fire. London, June 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 June 1900 · page 5

The Foreign Offioo has received a telegram from the Consul at Chefu (Mr. L. C. Hopkins), stating that the "Boxers" had damaged the railway line north of…

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Petersham Congregational Church. Anniversary Festival

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 June 1900 · page 6

A well-altended meeting of the members of the Congregational Church and Sunday School, Petersham, was bold in the Railway-street, Petersham, school-hall last night. There were on the…

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Bourke-street Wesleyan Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 June 1900 · page 6

At the Bourko-strett (Surry Hills) Wesleyan Church, on Wednesday evening, Messrs. W. Lewis and G. Beyer gave limelight service eutitled "In His Steps. " The pastor (Rev. J. K. Turner) presided…

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Church News. St. Aidan's, Annandale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 June 1900 · page 6

On Sunday last special services were hold to commemorate the eieghth anniversary of the fouudation of St Aidan's Church at Annandale. The Archbishop of Sydney preached ra the morning, the…

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