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Churches, 1901

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Parramatta Baptist Church

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 2

The decorations were chiefly around the pulpit. The court mourning colours-purple and black-were tastefully arranged in festoons from the gas standards to the reading desk…

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Congregational Church, Parramatta

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 2

Memorial services were held in the Congregational Church on Sunday morning and evening. The church was appropriately draped, the pulpit and lump standers being with…

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The Free Church Mission

Evening News · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 6

LONDON, January 29.-The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs of London yesterday attended in State the opening service of the week of the Free Church of England Mission…

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Free Church Mission. London, Jan. 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 7

The Lord Mayor of London and the sheriffs attended in state the opening service of the Week's Free Church Mission in England…

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English Free Churches. a Week's United Mission. Opening Service Attended by the Lord Mayor

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon.--The Lord Mayor at London and the Sheriffs attended in State the opening service of a united simultaneous week's mission, which is to be held by all the…

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Local Observances. Special Religious Services. Tolling of Church Bells

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 7

A "Government Gazette" extraordinary has been issued as follows:- Chief Secretary's Office, Sydney, January 30. 1901…

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Edington Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 5

The new railway which the Great Western Company has quite recently opened between Stert and Westbury, thereby connecting the valley of the Kennet with the valley of the North Wittshire Avon, and…

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Altering the Anglican Prayer Book

Evening News · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 5

The Primate has issued a circular to the clergy of the diocese of Sydney, requesting the following alterations to be made in the Prayer Book, in consequence of the death of Queen Victoria:…

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Auburn Baptist Church

Granville Independent and Parramatta Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 4

‘A CROWN LOST—A CROWN WON. On Sunday night last the Rev. A. J Waldock, preached to a large congregation from the following…

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Memorial Services. in the Churches

Granville Independent and Parramatta Advertiser · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 4

Last Sabbath in the whole of the churches throughout the district, as everywhere else, references were made to the sad national event that has…

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The Funeral. To-morrow a Day of Mourning. Special Church Services. Ceremonies at the Queen's Statue. the Closing of Shops

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 February 1901 · page 5

The funeral of the late Queen will take place in London at 1 p. m. to-morrow. Allowing for the difference in time between England and Sydney, this will be in our time about 11 p. m. on…

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Presbyterian Church

Nepean Times · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 4

On Sunday last the Rev J McKee held special memorial services, both morning and evening. There were large congregations. The pulpit, Communion table, and organ were beautifuly draped…

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The Churches. Leichhardt Presbyterian

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 11

The annual congregational meeting of the Leichhardt Presbyterian Church was held on Wednesday evening, the minister (the Rev. H. Stuart Anderson) presiding. The annual report showed…

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Late Catholic

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 14

Two half-bursaries, bequests of the late Mr. Edward F[?]anagan, will be available at St. Patrick's College, Manly, at the reopening on March lst. THE Rev Father Slattery, the popular pastor of…

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Catholic Notes

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 19

MRS. Reidy, a very old resident of Yass, died on January 22 at the age of 102. The Right Rev. Dr. Murray, Bishop of Maitland, is visiting the Manning district, and will consecrate…

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Roman Catholic

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 13

The results of the examination for Roman Catholic school prizes (Cardinal's examination) will be made public on the 9th inst[?]ut, when the prizes will be [?]ted in the Cardinal's Hall at 3 p. m…

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Sydney City Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 13

The [?]ebe Mission Sunday School anniversary [?]were held last Sunday, conducted by Rev. J. W. [?]on and Missionary James Mathers. The [?]ing took place on Monday. Mr. J. A…

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St. Stephens (Presbyterian)

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 6

The seating accommodation of St. Stephen's Church, Phillip-street, was fully taxed this morning by the large congregation that assembled at the memorial service. In the…

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"Catholic Press" Meeting

The Catholic Press · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 17

The annual meeting of the shareholders of the CATHOLIC PRESS Newspaper Company will be held at the Oddfellows' Temple, Elizabeth-street, Sydney, on Monday,…

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The Catholic World

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 February 1901 · page 22

The custom of stoning innocent Jenny Wren on St. Stephen's Day in Ireland is to be discontinued. The Pope has addressed a cordial letter to…

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