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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1908

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Religious. Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 11

Cathedral 7.30 (H.c.), Carr's Creek 11 (h.C.), Sportsman Creek 2.30, Cathedral 7.30—Archdeacon Moxon. Cathedral 11, Moleville 2.30, Southgate 7.30—Rev. H. M'William. Alumny Creek…

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Catholic Congreess Deferred

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 17 March 1908 · page 4

In a Jetter which the "Catholic Press" says the Cardinal has written to Dr. Kenny. [?] C.S. G., of Melbourne, secretary to the Australian Catholic Congress, his Eminence says:—"The…

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S.G. Methodist Church. Opening Meeting

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 19 March 1908 · page 5

A very successful gathering was held at South Grafton yesterday evening to mark the opening of the new Methodist Church there…

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Roman Catholic

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 4

We are informed that a resident priest has been appointed for the new parish of Bellingen. The new pastor is Father Danny of Kempsey, who…

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Maclean Methodist Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 4

For some considerable time past the seating accommodation of the Maclean Methodist Church has been altogether inadequate to meet the increased attendances in the Sunday School and…

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Religious. Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 11

Cathedral 7.30 (H.C.), 11 and 7.30 Moleville 2.30—Archdeacon Moxon. Miller's Waterholes 11. Alumay Creek 2.30—Rev. H. M'William, Carr's Creek 3. German Church 7.30—Mr. N. Tivey…

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Gleniffer Union Church

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 4

We are informed that owing to the wet weather interfering with the opening service, the Rev. W. H. Jones will again deliver an opening address in the new…

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South Grafton Anglican Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 4

The new Church of St. Matthew's, South Grafton, will be dedicated to-morrow (Sunday) afternoon at 2.45. The dediontion service will be conducted by the…

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Maclean Presbyterian Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 12

The successful tea meeting in the Medmanles' lasticute on Wednesday afternoon was followed by a public meeting in the church at night. There was a large assemblage. the ladies…

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Religious. Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 4 April 1908 · page 11

Cathedral 7.30 (A.T.C.). 10 (Matins), 11 (H.C.)— Archdeacon Moxon. Cathedral 7.30—Rev. H. Woodger, Sportsman's Creek 11. Alumny Creek 2.30, German Church 7.30—Rev. H. M'William…

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Methodist Central Mission

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The Central Methodist, Mission held farewell services in the Centenary Hall yesterday. At the Lyceum Hall the Rev. W. G…

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Union of the Churches

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 April 1908 · page 8

Interviewed in London regarding the movement in Australia for the union of various non-Roman religious bodies Archibishop Clarke, of Melbourne, expressed a hope that some very…

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Maclean Methodist Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 11

The quarterly meeting was held on Tuesday evening last, at 7.30. There were 16 present. The weather was unfavoura[?]le. An apology was secelved from Mr. A. P. Gale. The lncome did…

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Arrival of Rev. Fr. Lawton Welcome to Grafton Parish

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 April 1908 · page 4

Father Lawton, who succeeds the late Dean Bean as parish priest of Grafton, arrived by the Kallatina from Sydney yesterday. Last evening he received a…

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"Russia's Historic Mission." London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 5

M. Stolypin, the Russian Premier holds that Russia must be strong in the Far East for the protection of the national civilising work which…

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The Cape on Churchill. London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 5

"South Africa may congratulate itself upon escaping the peril of Winston Churchill as Colonial Secretary," says the "Cape Times."…

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Famous Church Burned. London, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 April 1908 · page 5

The famous old garrison church at Berlin has been destroyed by fire. Of the many flags captured in the Franco- Prussian war of 1870, which were…

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Anglican Holy Week Services

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 11

On Wednesday night, as part of the solemn services of Holy Week, Sir John Stainer's setting of "The Crusifixion" was sung by the Cathedral chori. There was a very large…

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Orara Methodist Circult

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 11

The quarterly meeting of the above circult was held in the hall at Upper Orara on Wednesday, April 8, at 2.30 p.m. There was a representative gathering. The Rev. J. W. Dains occupled…

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Casino Baptist Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 April 1908 · page 12

The annual tea meeting in connection with the Casino Baptist Church was held on Wednesday. Rev. Mr. Way thanked those present for their attendance, and those who had assisted in…

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