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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1902

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Methodist Welcome

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 9 May 1902 · page 6

THE Methodist Church in Bellingen was the scene of one of the most hearty welcomes to a Christian minister yet accorded in this district, the occasion…

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Presbyterian General Assembly

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 10 May 1902 · page 4

The 37th annual session of the Presbyterian General Assembly of New South Wales was opened on Tuesday. Rev. Dr Cameron preached the opening sermon. The…

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Presbyterian General Assembly

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1902 · page 8

At Wednesday's sittings an overture by the Presbytery of Monaro—that baptismal and first communion cards be prepared and issued for use throughout the Church, so…

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The New Guinea Mission. Letter From the Bishop to Young Australians. [From the Diocesan News.]

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1902 · page 2

My Dear Friends.—I want to interest you in the work of the Church in British New Guinea. It has been going on for ten years now, and in view of the white…

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Gambling Element in the Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1902 · page 8

Mr. Editor.—Will you allow me through the medium of your paper to express my appreciation of the action of Archdeacon Moxon as reported by the Press. Doubtless a large…

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Tired Feeling in the Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 13 May 1902 · page 8

The new Moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly is concerned how to relieve Ministers of that tired feeling which comes over them periodically. In his inaugural…

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Presbyterian Church

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 16 May 1902 · page 2

THE quarterly meeting of the Presbyterian Church committee was held in Bellingen on Tuesday evening last. There was present Messrs. G. J. Henderson (hon. secretary and…

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Parish Superintendents

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 May 1902 · page 3

In the course of an able and eloquent address, the Moderator-elect of the Presbyterian Assembly spoke feelingly and to the point when he…

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Presbyterian General Assembly

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 17 May 1902 · page 8

The profit on the Widows' and Orphans' Association was reported to be £343, and the capital now amounts to £13,035. There are 66 contributing members and 18 annuitants…

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Presbyterian General Assembly

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 May 1902 · page 8

At the sittings of the Assembly a special committee appointed to report, made the following recommendations — That Rev. John Walker continue to act as centenary…

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Gambling at Church Fairs

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 20 May 1902 · page 8

We have not much knowledge either of the laws of the Diocese of Grafton, or of the acts to which the Ven. Archdeacon Moxon has taken…

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The Immaculate Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 24 May 1902 · page 2

Mr. Editor.—The Rev. W. Scott, while commending Archdeacon Moxon for his action in connection with the recent Fancy Fair, tells us that his own Church—the…

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Church of England

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 2

THE lady collectors for the Church of England Vicarage Fund met in Bellingen on Friday afternoon last, and reported that they had met with success in their appeal for…

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Church of England Annual Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 4

THE annual meeting of the Cathedral congregation and of the parishioners of the parish of Grafton was held on Tuesday evening in the Parish Hall. There was a…

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District and Parish Exhibits

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 May 1902 · page 3

The idea of district collections at shows has taken on, and we notice the Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria are offering £100 and £50 prizes for…

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The Anglican Cathedrai. the Archdeacon's Address

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 May 1902 · page 8

The Archdeacon of Grafton presided at a meeting of the Cathedral congregation on Tuesday evening, when there were about fifty present. Mr. Alfred Thompson and…

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St. Mary's Church, Grafton

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 31 May 1902 · page 8

Bishop Doyle arrived from the Bellinger on Wednesday, and celebrated Mass at St. Mary's on Thursday morning, leaving for down-river the same day. Thursda[?]…

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Church Bazaar Raffling. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 2 June 1902 · page 1

The Newcastle Synod yesterday approved of the attitude of Archdeacon Moxon with regard to raffling at bazaars…

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The Churches and the Filthy Lucre

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 3 June 1902 · page 8

Mr. Editor.—From the widespread interest manifested in this question, and its importance to religion. I rely on your courtesy for the…

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Methodist Anniversary

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 6 June 1902 · page 4

The anniversary tea and public meeting in connection with the Methodist church was held in Macloan on Tuesday evening. The tea meeting was held in the School of Arts at 5 p.m., and…

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