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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1908

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Casino Presbyterian Church Opening Ceremony

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 July 1908 · page 2

The formal opening and dedication of the Casino Presbyterian Church took place on Wednesday evening. The proceeds of the collections mace…

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Methodist Debating Society

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 4

The third fortnight[?]ly meeting of the Grafton Methodist Literary and Debating Society was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday night,…

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Methodist Literary Debating Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 2

The fortnightly meeting of this Society was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday, the President, Rev. Wm, Stewart, occupying the chair. There was an…

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Religious. Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 July 1908 · page 11

Cathedral s. (H.C.), German Church 10 (H.C.), Southagate 2.45. Cathedral 7.30—Archd. Moxon. Cathedral 11. Carr's Creek 3, German Church 7.30—Rev. 11. M'William. Alumny Creek 7—Mr…

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Church Exercise. Recommended by the Government

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 31 July 1908 · page 3

A telegram from Morec to the "Daily Telegraph" says:—Judging by a telegram received by Father Lloyd, the Mor[?] postal department…

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Pan-Anglican Congress

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 August 1908 · page 6

The Pan-Anglican Congress is a triumphant realisation of a great project. After five years' quiet, Purposeful work of organisation. the drean is realised, and a…

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The Church As a Banker

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 August 1908 · page 2

On May 3 of last year a farmer from Kyneton (Vic.), Mr. Pook who was said to have inherited a fortune of £30,000, placed a cheque for £300 in the plate at the evening service at St. Paul's…

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Plot to Burn a Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 4 August 1908 · page 2

Berlin's mysterious band of incendiaries, who have terrorised the populace by causing more than 500 fires during the past two months, made a dastardly attempt to burn down a…

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Methodist Club Re-formed

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 6 August 1908 · page 5

The tennis court of the resuscitated tennis club in connection with the Grafton Methodist Church was formally opened by Ald. C. Page, Mayor of…

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Presbyterian Church

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 7 August 1908 · page 4

The Rev. J. Carson, of the Clarence River, has been deputed by the presbytery of the Presbyterian Church to visit the Bellinger district in connection with the work of the…

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Church Lands

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 7 August 1908 · page 2

It is highly edifying to watch the attitude of the churches on the question of exemptions from rating. Protests and appeals come from the…

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Roman Catholic Welcome

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—A comprechensive programme has been made by the Roman Catholic community for the reception and ontertainment of their co-religionists among…

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Methodist Debating Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 11

The fortnightly meeting of the Methodist Debating Society was held in the Oddfellows' Hall on Tuesday evening, the President (Rev. Wm. Stewart) being in the chair. Preceedings…

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Religious. Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 11

Cathedral [?] and 7.30, Alumny Creek 2.30—Rev. [?] Stammer, Southgate [?] Warregal Creek 2.30, German Church 7.30—Mr. N. Tivey, Carr's Creek 3—Mr. A. Withers…

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Church Desecration. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 5

A reliquary, valued at £12,000, has been stolen from the Church of St. Viance, Bordeaux (France)…

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Pan-anglican Thanks Offering. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 13 August 1908 · page 5

Out of the £345,000 constituting the Pan-Anglican thanksgiving offering £125,000 was allotted to specific objects by the donors. The Archbishop…

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Anglican Fair at Upper Copmanhurst

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 2

The annural fair was held in the Mechanics' Institute Hall on Wendesday, and was an unqualified success. The arrangements were in the capable hands of a committee of…

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Consciousness of Greatness. the Mission of Her Navy

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 10

A banquet was given by the Prime Minister and Ministry to Admiral Sperry and the fleet. The Governor, the British and American Admirals and officers were…

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Religious. Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 3

Cathedral 7.30 (H.C.) and ll. Alumny Creek 2.30. Cathedral 7.30—Archdeacon Moxon. Sportsman's Creek 2.30, Southgate 7—Rev. 11. M'William. Carr's Creek 3, German Church 7.30—Mr…

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Anglican Fancy Fair. at Upper Copmanhurst

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 17 August 1908 · page 1

The weather was gloriously fine on Wednesday last, when the second annual fancy fair was held at Upper Copmanhurst in aid of special funds…

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