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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1901

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Church of England

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 26 July 1901 · page 2

THE Bishop of Grafton and Armidale (the Rev. Dr. Cooper) paid his first pastoral visit to the Macleay, Nambucca, and Bellinger districts, during the past fortnight, and was…

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Religious Notices. Anglican Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 July 1901 · page 4

Sathedral 8 (H.C.), 11 (Matins and Litany), 7.30 (Evensong), Carr's Creek 3 (Evensong).—Rev. F.J. Abe, B.A. Stro[?] Park 10.30, Swan Creek 2.30. South Grafton 4…

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Presbyterian Union

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 July 1901 · page 8

The union of the Presbyterian churches of Australia and Tasmania was consummated in Sydney this week. At the opening of proceedings on Tuesday, Rev. Alex. Yule…

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Presbyterian Union

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1901 · page 2

WEDNESDAY was a memorable day for Presbyterianism. History was made. A great Church became united, and the ceremonies were worthy of the occasion…

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Presbyterian Church of E.A.

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 July 1901 · page 2

A YOUNG people's meeting was held on Wednesday evening in the Church, Woodfordale--the Rev. W. Scott, presiding. There was a large attendance. After devotional…

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Presbyterian

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1901 · page 3

THE services in the local Presbyte[?]tian Church of New South Wales on Sunday next will be taken by the Rev. Mr. M'Donald, of Scotland, who him just come to this State for the purpose of regaining…

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The United Presbyterian Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 July 1901 · page 4

The Presbyterian Assembly in Sydney this week represented something more than a mere gathering of one of our religious sects. It was a meeting of the "clans" of the…

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Presbyterian Union

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 30 July 1901 · page 3

THE union of the Presbyterian Church of the Australian Commonwealth was consummated on Wednesday at the Sydney Town Hall in the presence of an immenc[?]e throng of people and amidst great…

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Presbyterian Union. Consummating Ceremonies

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 July 1901 · page 8

At the ceremony connected with the signing of the deed of Union, the representative of the six State Churches entering into the union assembled. The Sydney Town-ball…

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Presbyterian Church of E. A.

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 2 August 1901 · page 5

THE Rev. W. Scott presided at a young people's gathering in Woodford Dale Church on Wednesday week. The attendance was good, and the meeting commenced with devotional exercises. In referring…

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Presbyterian Federation

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 August 1901 · page 4

The Presbyterian bodies in Australia have at last been federated, and the Presbyterian Church now begins a new career. Whether what has been done will make the denomination more successful in the…

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The Presbyterian Assembly

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 3 August 1901 · page 4

The United Presbyterian Assembly has closed its session, and this goes into history as a red-letter mark in the progress of the Scotch Church in Australia. The business done has been quite up to…

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The United Mission. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 August 1901 · page 3

IT has been definitely decided that the Anglican Churches as a whole will not co-operate in the series of simultaneous missions which will shortly be held…

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Anglican Synod. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 9 August 1901 · page 3

THE provincial Anglican Synod opened yesterday afternoon after a three years' recess. A long discussion took place on the question of the union of the Christian churches…

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Religious Notices. Anglican Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 August 1901 · page 4

Cathedral 8 (n.c.) 11 Matins and Litany), 3 (Children's Service), 7.30 (Evensong)—The Archdcacon. Carr's Creek 11 (Mathins and Litany), German Church 7.30 (Evenson)—Rev. F. J. Abe. B.A…

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Wesleyan Church Anniversary

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 16 August 1901 · page 2

THE celebration of the anniversary of the Wesleyan Church in Grafton was continued on Wednesday evening by a tea and public meeting. The tea was held in the Church, and was fairly…

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Religious Notices. Anglican Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1901 · page 4

Companhurst 11 (Matins), Moloville 3 (Evensong), Cathedral 7 30 (Evensong)—The Archdeacon. Cathedral 7.30 (H.C.), 11 (Matins and H.C.), 3 (Children's Service). German Church 7.30 (Evensong)—Rev. B…

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Wesleyan Church Anniversary Address by the President

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 August 1901 · page 8

The anniversary tea and public meeting in connection with the Grafton Wesleyan Church was held on Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance at the tea, which was provided by ladies of…

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Religious Notices. Anglican Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 August 1901 · page 4

Cathedral 8 (H.C.), 11 (Matins and Litany), 7.30 (Evensong), Carr's Crock 3 (Evensong)—The Archdeacon. Cathedral 3 (Children's Service), German Church 7.30 (Evensong)—Rev. F. J. Abe, B.A…

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Church of England

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 30 August 1901 · page 2

THE secretary of the Parochial Council is in receipt of letters from the Rev. H. P. Thornton will take charge of the…

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