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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1899

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A Laugh in Church

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 May 1899 · page 2

She sat on the sliding cushion, The dear, wee woman of four, Her feet in their shiny slippers Hung dangling over the floor;…

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The Anglican Synod. the President's Address

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 May 1899 · page 8

The second session of the ninth Synod of the Diocese of Grafton and Armidale met yesterday afternoon at the Oddfellows' Hall, Tamworth. There was a large attendance of the general public. The Bishop gave an…

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Anglican Synod

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 2 June 1899 · page 2

THE second session of the ninth Synod of the diocese of. Grafton and Armidale met on Monday at Tamworth There was a large Synod, although there were not many representatives from the coast. The…

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The Anglican Bazaar

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 2 June 1899 · page 2

THE Rev. C. B. Burgess writes to us as follows :—" I crave a small space in your valuable paper to publicly thank ali those who in any way assisted to make the last sale…

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The Anglican Bazaar. a Great Success

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 2 June 1899 · page 3

THE Anglican bazaar which closed on Saturday evening was the most successful affair of the kind ever held in Bellingen. The object of the bazaar was to provide…

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Anglican Synod. Diocese of Grafton and Armidale

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 June 1899 · page 2

THE second session of the Ninth Synod of the Diocese of Grafton and Armidale was opened in the Oddfellows' Hall, Tamworth, under the presidency of his Lordship the Right Rev. Dr…

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R. C. Church Choir

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 2 June 1899 · page 4

THE formal opening of the newly organised choir the Maclean Roman Catholic Church on Sunday was robbed of its public interest by the unfavorable weather. Rain fell steadily all the…

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At The Wrong Church

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 2 June 1899 · page 3

During an archdiaconal service in St. Andrew's Church, Plymouth, recently, when the buIlding was nearly filled with clergymen, a young man and his betrothed marched up the aisle and…

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Religious. Anglican Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 June 1899 · page 4

First Sunday after Trinity—Cathedral 7,30 H.C., 11 (Matins and Choral Celebration H.C) Alumny Creek 3, Copmanhurst 11, Stockyard Creek 2.30, Coaldale 7.30…

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Presbyterian Union

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 June 1899 · page 8

After a number of attempts, it has been decided that union shall take place between the Free Kirk and the United Presbyterian Church in Scotland, This is an important…

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Round the Churches. Free Presbyterian Churches. "Oddfellow" on "Rambler." to the Editor of the Argus

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 9 June 1899 · page 2

Sir,--I notice Mr. "Rambler" is again on the warpath. I thought if ever he appeared again he would have proved his position as tenable, and as[?]ertions reliable, or withdraw,…

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Round the Churches. the Oddfellow and Precentor. to the Editor of the Argus

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 12 June 1899 · page 2

SIR,--By your last issue I am sorry to notice that "Oddfellow" has lost his temper. What a pity that he did not give in with a good grace. Still I am pleased to know that he has been…

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Correspondence. Round the Churches. Free Presbyterian Churches. "Oddfellow" on "Rambler." to the Editor of the Argus

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1899 · page 2

SIR,--I notice. "Mr. Rambler" has sent you his valedictory, shot, and "is sorry, to notice that I lost my temper." There was nothing more natural for him than to suspect I would…

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Religious. Anglican Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 June 1899 · page 4

Cathedral 7.30 H.C., 11 (Matins and H.C.), 7.30 (Choral Evensong). Copmanhurst 11 (Matins and H.C.), Carrs' Creek 3, Moleville 3, Alumny Creek 7.30, Ramornie M.W. 7. Saturday, Cangai 7.30. Sunday,…

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Wesleyan Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 June 1899 · page 5

A very strong sermon dealing with our national life, and our duty as citizens, was preached by the Rev. R. Allen on Sunday morning. The rev. gentleman chose for his…

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Church of England

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 23 June 1899 · page 2

MESSRS. J. Gill, W. Best, sen., and F. Wingfield have been appointed church wardens of St. John's Anglican Church at Coff's Harbor; Messrs. J. J. Lovell and Washington…

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Church Music

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 June 1899 · page 2

A lady correspondent writes from London:— The Easter season has been devoted to Church music. Independently of the abundant services, there is a feeling for…

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Maclean Presbyterian Church of N.S.W.

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 27 June 1899 · page 2

AT a congregation meeting of the above held in the Church on Friday morning last there was a a representative gathering of adherents from all parts of the charge. The moderator (Rev. A…

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A Fist Fight in a Church

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 30 June 1899 · page 4

AT Chicago on May 2 the Willard Memorial Methodist Church was the scene of a light which has no parallel in Chicago Church history. The Rev. George H. Studley is the pastor. He…

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A Layman Head of a Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 July 1899 · page 2

It is not often that a church goes outside its ranks of ministers for a general director. The Congregational Union of England has twice done this, the present selection being a…

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