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Churches, 1909

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Chapman-alexander Mission in Sydney. Welcome Meeting in the Town Hall

The Methodist · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 2

Dr. Chapman, Mr. G. Alexander, and the Mission party accompanying them have arrived in Sydney, and on Thursday, 27th ult., were publicly welcomed at a gathering which more than filled the Town Hall. The passing…

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Church of the Nativity, Bethlehem. Distressing Scenes. Scandalous Fights Among Christians

The Newsletter: an Australian Paper for Australian People · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 7

At this season, when the thoughts of Christendom have been so recently turned in grateful homage to Bethlehem, where was born the…

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A Wagga Church Dispute

Evening News · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 8

WAGGA, Saturday.—The commission appointed by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church has completed its sittings at Wagga, lengthy evidence having been taken concerning…

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The Church Triumphant. Mks. Avnsley

The Methodist · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 11

The decease of Mrs. Aynsley on Saturday, May 8th, is one of those events whoso influence must, abide wherever she was known. Sarah Margaret-Aynsley…

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New Church, Woonona

The Methodist · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 3

The ceremonies in connection with the opening of the new church will long linger in the memory as a red-letter day in the history of Methodism in this ever-growing township. The ceremonies were of a…

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The Churches

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 8

The Vicar-General presided on Monday at the meeting of the standing committee, and attended the diocesan committee; on Tuesday presided over the meeting of the board of…

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The Churches. Cumnock

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 June 1909 · page 17

The John Bruce Memorial Church was opened on Wednesday by the Moderator, the Rev. G. Keith. The proceedings were marred by the rain, visitors from Molong and Wellington…

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Free and Open Churches

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 June 1909 · page 4

"All equal are within the Church's gate," so wrote the saintly priest, George Herbert, and there is no doubt that such is the spirit which is encouraged by the vast…

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At Sydney's Churches No. 122.—Australian Board of Missions

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 June 1909 · page 4

The original Board of Missions was formed in 1850, but had only been in existence for a little over twenty years when its work was transferred to the…

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The Prodigal. Chapman-alexander Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 June 1909 · page 7

More than 4000 men and youths crowded into the Town-hall yesterday afternoon, when the mission work of Dr. Wilbur Chapman and Mr. Charles Alexander was continued. There were…

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The "Commercial" and His Mission. As Defined by Lord Chelmsford. Opening of the New Clubhouse

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 7 June 1909 · page 7

Lord Chelmsford, the State Governor, in the absence of the Governor-General, on Saturday afternoon, performed the ceremony of opening the handsome pile which constitutes the new…

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R.c. Church at Manly. Additions Blessed by the Cardinal

Evening News · Monday 7 June 1909 · page 2

Cardinal Moran blessed the additions recently made to the R.C. "Church of Mary Immaculate, Whistler-street, Manly, on Sunday morning, in the presence of a large congregation.. His…

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Church of Mary Immaculate, Manly. Cardinal Blesses New Church

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 June 1909 · page 8

A large congregation, which filled every part of the recently-enlarged Church of Mary Immaculate, at Whistler-street, Manly, assembled yesterday morning to participate in the…

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Chapman-alexander Mission

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 June 1909 · page 8

The Chapman-Alcxander missioners commenced a week's dinner-hour services in the Town Hall yesterday, before an immense gathering of men and women. The time of…

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Wives and Daughters Needlework Church Embroidery

The Star · Tuesday 8 June 1909 · page 15

The meaning of the team "church embroidery" is likely to be rather vague to most of us, especially as applied to silken fabric and work in color. As applied to the linens…

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A Church's Anniversary

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 June 1909 · page 8

BATHURST, Monday.--Special services in celebration of the 74th anniversary of the dedication of Holy Trinity Church, Kelso, the oldest church west of the Blue Mountains, were held…

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The American Mission Party

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 9 June 1909 · page 57

The Chapman-Alexander missioners have held very successful meetings in the city and suburbs during the past week. The services have been attended by large crowds of people, and…

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All-day Religion. the Chapman-alexander Mission

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 June 1909 · page 7

The Town-hall proper being otherwise engaged, the basement not the building was used yesterday for the mid-day meeting of the Chapman-Alexander Mission. It was filled to the point of…

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Chapman-alexander Mission. Tuesday's Mid-day Service. a Packed Gathering

The Star · Wednesday 9 June 1909 · page 7

Like the proverbial snowball, the Chapman-Alexander mission in Sydney is gathering dimensions as It runs. Another week or so should witness the revival at its height…

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The Mission. The Conversion of Parramatta. Remarkable and Memorable Scene. A Vast Congregation

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 June 1909 · page 2

As our readers are aware, during the week or two gone by, a great work, inspired by and in connection with the Chapman Alexander missions, has been…

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