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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1897

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The Anglican Church. £1545 of the Marriott Bequest for the G. and A. Diocese

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 September 1897 · page 5

The Bishop of Grafton and Armidale has just received notification, in response to his application, that the Standing Committee of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (in…

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Mission Delegation

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 September 1897 · page 5

A complimentary river excursion to Rev, H. Worrall and Ratu Timoci, the Fijian chief, who are visiting the Clarence, took place on Saturday afternoon. Shortly after 2 the s.s…

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Gospel Temperance Mission

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 September 1897 · page 5

Mrs. Nolan, Colonial President of W.O.T.U., arrived on Thursday from Sydney, to conduct a Gospel Temperance mission on the Clarence, In the evening the visitor was accorded a…

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Gospel Temperance Mission

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 September 1897 · page 4

The temperance mission conducted on the Clarence by Mrs. Nolan, Colonial President of the W.C.T.U., opened with a service in the School of Arts, Grafton, on Sunday…

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Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 September 1897 · page 3

Last week Bishop Green was met at Glenreagh by tile Rev. C. E. Burgess. In the evening he conducted a Confirmation service—in the presence of about 80 people—in…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 8

The annual tea meeting in connection with this Church was held in the schoolroom on Wednesday evening, when there was a good attendance. Tea was provided by ladies of…

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The Anglican Church and the People. an Important Awakening. Reaching the Masses

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 October 1897 · page 2

There are signs that the old and historic Church of England is about to break through the cast-iron conservatism which has hedged here round and hindered her…

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Presbyterian "Homestead Selections."

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 October 1897 · page 5

A novel scheme was submitted to the commission of the Presbyterian General Assembly on Friday for tiding country ministers over droughts. The Rev. W. F…

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The Merchants of Paddy's Market. How the Poor Live. Strange Scenes in Sydney on Saturday Night. (From the Catholic Press.)

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 October 1897 · page 2

He trudged along unknowing what he sought. And whistled as he went for want of thought."…

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Diphtheria Church by Sulphur

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 October 1897 · page 7

The remedy to be so rapid must be simple. All that is needed is flour of sulphur and a quill, and with these, it is said, one celebrated physician cured every patient without…

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Religious. Anglican Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 30 October 1897 · page 2

20th S. after Trinity—Cathedral 8 H.C., 11 (Mattins and Sermon), 3 (Children's Service), 7,30 (Choral Evensong). Ramornie Meat Works 11 H.C. German Church 7.30, Monday (All Saint's Day)—7.30 H.C.; 7.30…

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The Church Organ Iniquity

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 November 1897 · page 6

One of Dr. Alexander's best stories was of two interviews he had of these objectors to church orga[?] Sitting in his vestry between the [?]tenoon and afternoon services…

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Religious. Anglican Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 December 1897 · page 2

3rd S. in Advent—Cathedral 8 H.C. 11 (Mattins and Litany), 7.30 (Choral Evensong). German Church 3. Wednesday, H.B. 11. All Thursdays in Advent. Evensong and special address 7.30…

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Religious. Anglican Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 December 1897 · page 2

4th S. in Advent—Cathedral 7.30 [?].c., ll (Mattius and Celebration), 7.30 (Choral Evensong). Alumny Creek 3. Tuesday (S. Thomas Day) 7.30 (H.C.) Woduesday, H.B. 11. Thursday Evensong and spocial address…

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Religious. Anglican Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 December 1897 · page 4

Christmas Day—Cathedral, 7.15 (H.C.), 11 (Mattins and Celebration), 7.30 (Choral Evensons and Caprol Singing). German Church 9.15 (H. C.) Sunday after Xmas—Cathedral 8 H.C., 11 Mattins and Sermon),…

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Wesleyan Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 December 1897 · page 2

During the present year the Wesleyan Sunday School, Grafton, has joined the New South Wales Wesleyan Methodist Sunday School Union, which has for its object the more efficient working of the…

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