Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Churches, all years

Sydney · Churches

Churches, 1905

2,818 stories in Sydney's papers · page 75 of 141

The Church Triumphant Mary Hebblewhite

The Methodist · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 3

Mary Hebblewhite, white, widow of William Rayner Hebblewhite and daughter of Mr. John Busby of Mosman, was called to the service of the Church above on June 23. The summons was startlingly…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

News of the Churches Hawkesbury River Circuit: Rev. A. Cooper

The Methodist · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 9

All important function took place at Wiseman's Ferry, public wharf, on Tuesday, May 30, 1905. It was a representative gathering of office-bearers…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Church Chronicles

The St George Call · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 4

BEXLEY METHODIST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY.--On Sunday last the first anniversary of the above Church was observed. The preachers for the day were the Revs…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Church Concert

Mosman, Neutral and Middle Harbour Resident · Saturday 8 July 1905 · page 5

A high-class concert was given in the Mosman Town Hall on Wednesday night by the Waverly Methodist…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Grand Old Man of the Clergy. The Oldest Presbyterian Minister in Active Service in Australasia. Sketch of His Career

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 July 1905 · page 5
Also in The Sunday Sun

For over 56 years the Rev. Thomas Beecher Swift has been an active worker in the Presbyterian Church in Victoria, and now, in his 84th year, he is still a…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Church and State in France

Sunday Times · Sunday 9 July 1905 · page 8

In the French Chamber of Deputies on Monday the bill providing for the separation of Church and State was passed by 341 votes to 233…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Fuilerton Memorial Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 July 1905 · page 8

Very large congregations attended the special services yesterday in connection with the opening of the new Fullerton Memorial Church. The Moderator (the Right…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Western Suburbs Churches Union

The Australian Star · Monday 10 July 1905 · page 3

Marrickville Methodist defeated, Newtown Methodist by 11 points to 8. Referee Mr. Henson. Newtown Congregational defeated…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

On the Mountains Planting Trees Around a Church. [By Telegraph.] BLACKHEATH

The Australian Star · Monday 10 July 1905 · page 5

Considering the season of the year there is a goodly number of visitors at Blackheath. The weather for the last three weeks has been remarkably fine. Yesterday…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Football. Rugby. N.s.w. Presbyterian Association

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 July 1905 · page 6

The second series in the second round of the above competition resulted as follows:- St. Andrew's defeated Hunter-Baillie, at Federal Park, by 8 to nil…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Grand Old Man of the Clergy. the Oldest Presbyterian Minister in Active Service in Australasia. Sketch of His Career

The Australian Star · Tuesday 11 July 1905 · page 3

For over 50 years the Rev. Thomas Beecher Swift has been an active worker in the Presbyterian Church in Victoria, and now in his 84th year he is still a marvellously…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Western Suburbs Churches' Union

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 July 1905 · page 6

The results of round 10 are as follow:- Marrickville Methodist defeated Newtown Methodist by 11 points to 8. Newtown Congregations defeated Erskineville Holy…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Western Suburbs Churches' Competition

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 11 July 1905 · page 8

Newtown Methodist were defeated by Marrickville Methodist by 11 points to 8, on Saturday List: Newtown Congregational defeated [?] Holy Trinity, by 8 points to nill: Erskineville Mission defeated St. Peter's…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Grand Old Man of the Clergy. the Oldest Presbyterian Minister in Active Service in Australasia. Sketch of His Career

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 12 July 1905 · page 8

For over 50 years the Rev. Thomas Beecher Swift has been as active worker in the Presbyterian Church in Victoria, and now in his 84th year he is still a marvellously energetic…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Presbytery of Sydney St. Andrew's Church and a Call. Financial Position of Charges

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 July 1905 · page 10

The monthly meeting of the Presbytery of Sydney was held last evening in St. Stephen's Church, Philip-street. The Moderator, the Rev. J. Fulton, occupied the chair. The Rev…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Pitt-street Church Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 July 1905 · page 10

On Monday evening next a concert will be given in the Pitt-street Congregational Church. A programme has been arranged by Miss Lilian Frost, to which Mrs. J. F. Truscott, Mrs. H. Dannevig, Messrs…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

The Churches. Goulburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 July 1905 · page 5

Bishop Barlow visited Taralga on Saturday and Sunday. He was entertained at luncheon by the townspeople. Afterwards the church building was inspected by the Bishop, and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

News of the Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 12 July 1905 · page 57

The Rev. David Smith, M.A., late of Albury, has received a call to the Berry Presbyterian Church. The Rev. W. J. Holt, or Blackheath, has…

Continued on Trove, page 57 →

The Churches

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 12 July 1905 · page 57

Owing to pressure on our space, the usual weekly sermon is crowded out…

Continued on Trove, page 57 →