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  2. Press Of Parramatta

    THE "Cumberland Argus" was purchased from Messrs. Little and Richardson in December, 1919, by the present proprietor, Mr. L. S. Phillips, who has effected to many improvements that it is now freely conceded that this paper is one of the most up-to-date in the ...

    Article : 1,506 words
  3. Historic All Saints' Church

    The movement to erect a church of England on the north side of the river began in 1844. In an old newspaper, now forgotten by Parramatta folk—"The Parramatta Chronicle"—instalments of the "Life of ...

    Article : 920 words
  4. Congregational Church

    The first Protestant service held in Parramatta, excepting the Church of England services, was conducted by a Congregational minister, and the first Protestant place of worship opened, excepting St. ...

    Article : 468 words
  5. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

    Among the eminent Presbyterian ministers who visited Parramatta to attend to the spiritual needs of their brethren before St. Andrew's was built were Dr. McGarvie and Dr. Lang. The congregation ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 834 words
  6. BAPTIST CHURCH

    In 1850 there was only one Baptist Church in Australia. That was in Bathurst-street, Sydney. Obviously, individual Baptists throughout the Colony could not attend divine service there, and most of them ...

    Article : 356 words
  7. SLAUGHTER HOUSES

    Present day residents of Parramatta will not regret the, absence of the slaughter houses which were to be found along the river as far back as the early twenties. ...

    Article : 75 words
  8. THE STOCKS

    In the good (or bad) old days a minor form of punishment was to clap the offender into the stocks. Drunkards were punished in this way. Their feet were fastened in the device and they sat on a low ...

    Article : 94 words
  9. THE "RED COW"

    One of the famous inns of earlier days was the "Red Cow," which stood in George-street, Parramatta, on the site now occupied by the Commercial Bank. Some 70 years ago it was a most popular ...

    Article : 64 words
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    ALL SAINTS' CHURCH. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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    BATH HOUSE OF EARLY GOVERNORS. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

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  12. Cost of Living in 1844

    In these days of the high cost of living it may be of interest to examine the price of foodstuffs in the 'forties. The following is a list of prices of goods sold at the Parramatta Market in February, 1844:—Oranges, 8d. per ...

    Article : 87 words
  13. Our Lady of Mercy College

    The late Cardinal Moran in 1888 established in Parramatta the Sisters of Mercy Caledon,. Ireland, who took charge of St. Patrick's School for girls. In I889 a High School was commenced, and in 1893 Our ...

    Article : 67 words
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