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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1882

18 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers

Extraordinary Scene in a Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1882 · page 3

THE lives of some 200 persons, assembled for special service in Christ Church, Carmarthen, were imperilled the other night by the flues of the heating apparatus being…

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The Freeman's Journal on the Church and Mr. Fitzpatrick

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 9 January 1882 · page 4

THE full rites of Christian burial have at last, it appears, been accorded to the remains of the late Mr. Michael Fitzpatrick. This is an official acknowledgment that they never should have…

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The Church and War

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1882 · page 4

A LAY member of the Church of England writes as follows-- It is to the pulpit that I wish to speak. You, the ministers of the Church established in this land, lead your people for unity,peace, and concord…

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To the Members of the Church of England, South Grafton, Ulmarra, and Coldstream. [Per Favour of the Clarence Examiner.]

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 25 March 1882 · page 5

As an old member of the Church, and one that dearly loves to listen to the service conducted as it was some forty years since, and is to the present day in some of our churches, I would like to ask two or three…

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Church of England

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 17 April 1882 · page 2

THE members of this Church held their annual Easter meeting in Christ Church, Grafton, on Tuesday evening last. There was a moderately good, attendance. The Rev. C. GREENWAY occupied the chair, and the…

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Church of England, Coldstream. [From a Correspondent.]

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1882 · page 2

THE usual annual meeting for the purpose of clecting church wardens for St. Phillips' Chureh, was held on Easter Tuesday, the minister (the Rev. J. L. Bosworth) being in the chair. The report read was…

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Church of England

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1882 · page 2

A WELL attended meeting of members and friends of the church was held at the School of Arts on Wednesday evening last. The REV. W. EG[?]NTON occupied the chair, and…

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Grafton Wesleyan Church

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1882 · page 2

THE anniversary of the Wasleyan Church, Prince-street, was celebrated on Sunday last by special services in the church, conducted in the morning and afternoon by the Rev. R. East, and in the evening by…

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Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 4

A MEETING of the members and friends of this Church was held at the School of Arts, on Wednesday last for the purpose of considering matters relating to the successful carrying out of the…

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Wesleyan Church Anniversary Tea Meeting

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1882 · page 4

THIS annual social gathering was held in the Wesleyan Chapel, on Monday evening. There was a very good attendance, and the usualr bounteous provision was made for the tables by these having this charge…

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Church of England Bazaar

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 27 June 1882 · page 2

A MEETING of the committee was held on Friday evening, at the School of Arts. There was a good attendance of ladies and gentlemen, and Mr. E. J. Statham presided…

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Church Disestablishment

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 27 June 1882 · page 6

THE Scotsman of 29th April last states that at a numerouly attended conference of Congregationalists held at Edinburgh on the preceding evening, to consider " their attitude and…

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The Church of England Bazaar

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 15 July 1882 · page 8

THE greatest attraction in town, for old and young, during the week was the Church of England Bazaar, which was held in a building specially erected for the purpose, on the Market Reserve. Large as it was,…

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Church of England. [From a Correspondent.]

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 12 August 1882 · page 4

A GENERAL meeting of the members of the Church of England was held on Wednesday last, in the church, Tyndale. There was good attendance. The REV. MR HEFFERNAN (chairman), explained…

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Baptist Church Anniversary

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 28 October 1882 · page 4

THE sixth anniversary serviced in connection with the Baptist denomination, to commemorate their advent in Grafton, were commenced on Sunday, 22nd inst., in the Baptist Chapel, Queen-street, when…

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Presbyterian Synod of Eastern Australia

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1882 · page 4

THE Presbyterian Synod of Eastern Australia met at St. George's Church again on Monday morning, at 10 o'clock. The Rev. George Sutherland moved "That whereas…

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Gazette Notifications. Preliminary Notification of Parish Roads

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 21 November 1882 · page 4

NOTICE is given of the intention to open the undermentioned roads, objections to same to be lodged in writing with the clerk of the Executive Council on or beforo 10th December:—…

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Presbyterian Church of N.S. W., Rocky Mouth

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Saturday 23 December 1882 · page 3

WE are glad to be able to congratulate our Presbyterian friends on the Lower Clarence, on the occasion of the settlement of the Rev. John Burgess, M.A., as their pastor. In…

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