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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1912

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Church-Going Decreasing

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 9 April 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—Rev. J. Wooding, of the British Unitarian Association, has arrived in Sydney and visiting the various States with the object of…

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Local and General News. Methodist

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 2

LARGE congregations were present at the N Dorrigo Church on Sunday morning last and Dorrigo Church on the evening of the same day…

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No Catholic Chaplains. Archbishop Kelly's Protest. SYDNEY

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 15 April 1912 · page 3

Archbishop Kelly complains that no provision has been has been made for Roman Catholic chaplains in the Naval and Military Colleges. He…

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Catholic Mission

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 April 1912 · page 2

A mission in connection with the Romain Catholic Church here was commenced on Sunday last, and will be continued for a fortnight. The mission is being conducted…

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Methodist Mission

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 April 1912 · page 2

At the Theatre Royal, on Sunday afternoon, Rev. James Wilson, of New Zealand, gave an address before a large gathering of all denominations, on "Work in…

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Presbyterian Immigrants

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 April 1912 · page 6

At a meeting of the Presbytery of Sydney, a letter was received from Rev. W. A. S. Anderson appealing for volunteers, both ministers and laymen, to meet immigrants…

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The Methodist Mission

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 4

The Mission in connection with the Methodist Church at present, conducted by Rev. James Wilson, continues to retain the attention of not only the…

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Back to the Stage. Miss Ada Ward Gives Up Mission Worn

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 April 1912 · page 7

Miss Ada Ward, the famous actress, who some years ago created a sensation by suddenly leaving the stage for Christian mission work, has…

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Church Finance. Clergy and Their Stipends. "Amusement Money Poured Out."

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 25 April 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—At the conference of the clergy and laity of the Church of England, for the purpose of discussing church finance, Rev. S. Elder…

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Roman Catholic Mission

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 2

The Mission which commenced at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Grafton, on Sunday week last, has been very largely attended. Last week…

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Organ Recital. At Christ Church Cathedral

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 2

Christ Church Cathedral. Grafton, was crowded to the doors on Wednesday evening, when Mr. Robert Dalley-Scarlett, the newly-appointed…

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Anglican Synod

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 4

It is six years since the last Synod was held in Grafton, and the members of the Anglican Church, as well as the general public, are looking forward with interest…

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Catholic Million

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 11

The Mission in connection with the Catholic Church, which has been in progress for the past fortnight, will be concluded to-morrow (Sunday) evening. It has been…

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Picture Shows and Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 9

SYDNEY, Friday.—A deputation from the Church Mission Organisation waited upon the Treasurer and urged the introduction of legislation to establish…

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Church Finance and Bazaars

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 10

Mr. F. H. Molesworth read a paper before a conference of Church of England clergy and laity in Sydney on Tuesday. It was a disappointing fact, he said, with…

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Roman Catholic Mission

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1912 · page 2

The mission in connection with St. Mary's R.C. Church, Grafton, concluded last evening. At the 8 o'clock Mass yesterday morning over two…

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Anglican Synod

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1912 · page 2

After a lapse of six years, the annual Synod of the Diocese of Grafton and Armidale is to be held in this city, the opening service…

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The Catholic Mission

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 April 1912 · page 2

The Mission, which has been in progress in connection with the local Catholic Church during the past fortnight was conc[?] on Sunday night. The Missioner, Rev. Father…

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The Church's Cry

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 April 1912 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—In the course of a sermon, delivered in Bathurst Cathedral, Bishop Long said that the great need in the Church of England was men. The…

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Anglican Synod. Opening Ceremonials

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 May 1912 · page 3

The motor being not infallible and no respecter of persons, it was fated that the Right Rev. Dr. C. E. Wright, Primate of Australia, should…

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