Dey, Rev. Dr. Robert

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Article TitleSylvania Congregational Church Jubilee celebrations were inaugurated by an open air service, held on the spot where the first service was conducted by Rev. Dr Robert Dey in 1884. Mr Thomas Holt presided. Among those present were Misses C and M Rice, who were present at the initial service in 1884 and Mr and Mrs William Samways who settled in the district about 5 years later and initiated the Sunday School.The Rev. W.A. Marsh who became Minister of the church in 1902, delivered an address. The Rev. E.R. Riley, the present pastor, and Mr Holt also spoke briefly.Date11th October 1934Article ReferencePropeller 11 October 1934 p. 4

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Card TypeNewspaperTranscriptionSylvania Congregational Church Jubilee celebrations were inaugurated by an open air service, held on the spot where the first service was conducted by Rev. Dr Robert Dey in 1884. Mr Thomas Holt presided. Among those present were Misses C and M Rice, who were present at the initial service in 1884 and Mr and Mrs William Samways who settled in the district about 5 years later and initiated the Sunday School.The Rev. W.A. Marsh who became Minister of the church in 1902, delivered an address. The Rev. E.R. Riley, the present pastor, and Mr Holt also spoke briefly. Propeller 11 October 1934 p. 4SubjectsDey, Rev. Dr. RobertFileKIRKBY CARD 0010933

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