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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1893

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Roman Catholic

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 November 1893 · page 4

CONFERENCE AND RETREAT.—The annual Retreat for the R. C. clergy of the diocese of Grafton closed last week, in Lismore. The Retreat was preceded, by the usual…

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Church Celebrations at Tenterfield

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 November 1893 · page 4

THE Primate was accorded a hearty welcome at Tenterfield, and was entertained at a luncheon, at which Rev. R. J. Moxon precided. Responding to the toast of his health…

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The Queen and the Presbyterian Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 November 1893 · page 3

HER Majesty the Queen, on September 11, laid the fouudation stone of the new parish church at Crathie, the parish in which Balmoral Castle…

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Non Churchgoers

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 November 1893 · page 3

"FUGITIVE NOTES" in the Herald writes:—Why do the men not go to church is the practical question that has been troubling the…

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R.C. Church at Maclean. Opening Ceremony by the Bishop of Grafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 November 1893 · page 4

THE new R.C. Church at Maclean was opened by the Right Rev. J. J. Doyle on Sunday last in the presence of about 1200 persons. The Woolwich ran down from…

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The Australasian Wesleyan Methodist Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 November 1893 · page 4

THE annual sessions of the Wesleyan Church of the Grafton district meeting commenced on Friday morning. There were present— Revs. J. F. Orr (chairman); B. Lane…

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The Australasian and Wesleyan Methodist Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 November 1893 · page 4

THE District Meeting continued its sittings yesterday, but we were unable to obtain particulars for this issue. The sittings will conclude to-day…

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Question of Methodist Union

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 November 1893 · page 8

AT the annual meeting of the Maitland Districr, the great question of Methodist union was dealt with, and the following resolutions were passed hy a unanimous vote: "Seeing…

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The Australasian Wesleyan Methodist Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 November 1893 · page 3

THE representative sessions of the district meeting commenced on Monday at 9.30 a.m. The following lay gentlemen took their seats —Messrs. Charles Page, of Grafton: Joseph…

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The Australasian Wesleyan Methodist Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 November 1893 · page 4

TEMPERANCE. — A meeting in connection with the Wesleyan district meeting was held on Monday evening. A procession started from Bacon-street down Prince-street to the…

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Church of England Cathedral Sunday School. Sale of Work and Industrial Exhibition

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 2 December 1893 · page 8

A SALE of work and industrial exhibition was opened in the Parish-room on Wednesday afternoon, and closed the following evening[?] The available space in the building was well…

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Wesleyan Mission in New Guinea

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 December 1893 · page 4

As will be seen by advertisement, the Rev. J. Watson, of the above mission, will preach to-morrow at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. in the Wesleyan Church, and at 3 p.m. at Southgate. He will also on Monday at Orara, and…

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Attendance at Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 December 1893 · page 7

IF those good folk who are interested in the " Why don't people go to Church?" question were to turn up a recent pastoral charge, or something…

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Church of England Cathedral Sunday School

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 19 December 1893 · page 4

THE annual prize distribution took place on Sunday afternoon; a number of parents and visitors being present. The school banner was displayed, and the floral decorations of…

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Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 December 1893 · page 4

THROUGH the thoughtfulness of the Archdeacon and Mrs. Burgess (who conducts the German Mission Church choir) a service of Christmas carols is to be given at the…

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