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Churches, 1901

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Stanmore Wesleyan Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 8

A memorial service was held in the Wesleyan Church, Stanmore, on Saturday morning at 7.15 o'clock, presided over by the Rev. J. E. Carruthers. Appropriate hymns were sung, including, "When…

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Balmain Congregational Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 8

The "in memoriam" service at the Balmain Congregational Church on Saturday morning was most impressive. The service was conducted by the Rev. Henry Gu[?]ford, assisted by the Rev. John Bennett,…

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Waverley (Grahame Memorial) Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 8

A special in memoriam service was conducted by the Rev. J. Macaulay, M.A., at the Waverley (Grahame Memorial Presbyterian Church. The church was draped with mourning. The preacher…

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Greek Orthodox Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 8

The Greek community joined in the national mourning on Saturday by holding a requiem ma[?] at 11 a.m. The Rev. Falher Phocas officiated, and at the conclusion he delivered a panegyric in the Greek…

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The German Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 8

A memorial service was held on Sunday week in the German Church. The church was draped in black. Pastor Schenk preached, and referred to the many excellent qualities of Queen Victoria. He…

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North Shore Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 8

At St. Thomas', 'North Sydney, morning and evening services were held at each, of which the rector, Rev. S. H. Childe, B. A., officiated. Large conagregations were present on both occasions. The…

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St. Nicolas' Church, Coogee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 8

St. Nicolas' Church, Coogee, held a funeral service in connection with the death of Queen Victoria on Saturday afternoon. The service, which was con[?]ted by the Rev. William Greenwood, minister in…

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St. Jude's Church, Randwick

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 8

The memorial service, an authorised by the Arch[?]ishop of Sydney, was held, at St. Jude's Church, Randwick, on Saturday morming, when the Rev. William Hough officiated. The church was…

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St. Barnabas' Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 8

A memorial service in connection with the death of Queen Victoria was held in St. Barnabas' Church, George-street West, on Saturday morning. There was large congregation. The pulpit and…

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St. Paul's Church, Redfern

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 8

A memorial service was held on Saturday evening in St. Paul's Church, Redfern. The order of service was much the same as that at the Cathedral except that there were additional hymns. The hymn,…

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St. Philip's Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 8

Archdeacon Langley conducted the memorial service at St. Philip's Church, Church-hill, on Saturday morning. There was a very large congregaron, and the church was draped in black and purple in token…

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Memorial Services. Church of England. St. Andrews Cathedral. a Solemn and Impressive Scene. Panegyric by the Archbishop

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 7

St. Andrew's Cathedral on Saturday morning presented a scene the remembrance of which will be indelibly impressed upon the minds of all who were privileged to witness it. Never has there…

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St. John's Church, Balmain. Departure of the Rev. W. A. Charlton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 5

Farewell services in connection with the departure of the rector, Rev. W. A. Charlton, who has been nominated for the parish of St. Barnabas', were held yesterday at St. John's Church, Balmain…

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North Sydney Baptist Church

The Australian Star · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 6

A special service was held on Saturday at the above church, conducted by Rev. W. R. Hiddlestone. The pulpit and communiontable were draped in black and purple…

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Pitt-street Congregational Church

The Australian Star · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 6

There was an impressive service held at the Pitt-street Congregational Church on Saturday, when an address was given by the Rev. John Fordyce, D.D…

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The Greek Church. "The Lord's Anointed."

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 6

The Greek Church participated in the public mourning on Saturday by a solemn Mass and prayer of requiem at the Tabernacle, Bourke-street. The Rev. Father Phocas, kneeling…

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Congregational Church. Great Meeting at Pitt- Street. Her Majesty, S Far-reaching Influence

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 February 1901 · page 5

The Congregational churches united in holding a solemn memorial and funeral service at the Pitt-street Church on Saturday morning. The building was crowded to the doors, and…

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Presbyterian. Glebe Presbyterian Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1901 · page 5

The Rev. Dr. Clou[?]ton, assisted by the Rev. J. Lamont (Mosman) and the Rev. James Cosh, B. D. (Drummoyne), conducted an impressive service in the Globe Presbyterian Church on Saturday morning…

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Hurstville Presbyterian Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1901 · page 5

Special "in memoriam" services were conducted in this church on Sunday, January 27, Saturday last, and also on Sunday. The church was becomingly draped with black knotted up with purple ribbon…

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Methodist Free Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1901 · page 5

Memorial services were conducted on Sunday night in the United Methodist Free Church, Balmain, by the Rev. E. W. Briacombe, who took as his subject "Victoria." Specially selected music was rendered…

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