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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1915

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Another German Failure. the Mission to Italy. London, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 4 January 1915 · page 3

The Rome correspondent of the Paris "Times" says Prince Von Bulow's mission to Italy has utterly failed. (Prince Vor. Bulow was formerly…

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Von Bulow's Mission

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 5 January 1915 · page 5

"Lo Temps" statos that Prince Von Bulow's mission as Ambassador to Rome has utterly failed. The principal object was to persuade Italy that her interests were identical with…

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Mr. Deakin's Mission. Discussed by Cabinet. Melbourne, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 8 January 1915 · page 5

After the Federal Cabinet meeting this afternoon Ministers were asked for a statement as to Mr. Deakin's position as Commissioner for Australia…

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Methodist Church

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 11

The quarterly meeting of the Grafton Methodist Church was held on 5th instant, Rev. R. J. Murray presiding. Reports of an encouraging nature were received in connection with the…

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RELIGIOUS. Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 9 January 1915 · page 11

Cathedral 7.30 (H.C.) and 7.30, H.M. Gaol 9, Alumny Creek [?] (H.C.)—The Archdeacon; Cathedral 11, Carr's Creek 3, German Church 7.30—Rev. D. J. Collins…

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Mr. Deakin's Mission. Correspondence Tabled. Mr. Neilsen's Advice. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 11 January 1915 · page 3

Voluminous correspondence regarding Mr. Deakin's appointment as President of the Australian Commission at the Panama Exposition at San…

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Catholic Federation

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 4

A meeting was held in St. Mary's Church after the 11 o'clock mass on Sunday for the purpose of forming a committee and to elect officers in connection with the Grafton branch…

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To-day's Great Discovery. What Happened in Our Parish. The Meaning of a Word. What the War has Done. (From "The Scotsman.")

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 12 January 1915 · page 6

While the thing is fresh in my mind I will try to put down on paper, the incredible thing that has happened in our parish... Long years of ease dimmed our vision…

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Churches for Targets. Total Deaths, 5. LONDON, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 22 January 1915 · page 5

The total deaths from the Zeppelin raid on England were 5. The Germans made special targets of churches and towns. A bomb smashed all the…

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RELIGIOUS. Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 23 January 1915 · page 8

Cathedral 7.30 (H.C.).—Rev. H. McWilliam. Cathedral 11 and 7.30, Gaol 9, Carr's Creek 3.—Rev. D. J. Collins. German Church, 7.30. —Mr. Geo Sibley…

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Second Raid Reports False. Reducing Church and Factory Lights. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1915 · page 3

The report of a raid by Zeppelins over Cromer has proved false. The churches in those counties which were recently raided are…

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Tight skirts in church. a Priest's Strictures

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 January 1915 · page 2

Frank Birch, speaking at Mass at St. Francis' Church, Sydney, on Sunday, referred to the number of young women and girls who remained sitting or…

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Catholic Federation

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 4

The first annual meeting of the Bellingen branch of the Catholic Federation was held on Sunday last, after 11 o'clock Mass, Father Gunn…

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Bernhardi. Mission to America

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 2

An interesting revelation of how General vou Beruhardi paid a secret visit to the United States in May last year and discussed the then coming war with prominent Germans,…

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Catholic Primary Schools

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 7

At the annual distribution of certificates in connection with the Catholic primary schools of the Archdiocese of Sydney, the State Governor said the report gave evidence of the…

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Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia. Induction and Ordination

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 6 February 1915 · page 11

The Presbytery of the Clarence and Manning met at Maclean on Thursday, when there were present Revs. W. McDonald (St. George's Sydney, Moderator), S. P. Stewart (Manning…

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Baptist Church. Pastor Robinson Welcomed

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 9 February 1915 · page 2

Last evening at the Baptist church, Pastor and Mrs. Robinson were accorded a congregational welcome in the shape of a basket social. Mr. Inspector Blumer occupied the…

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Papal Delegate. His "Mission" Explained by Himself

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 7

On Monday, at Manly, Monsignor Corretti, the representative of Pope Benedict XV., met a number of prelates and priests. Among those who paid their respects were Archbishop Carr,…

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RELIGIOUS. Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 13 February 1915 · page 10

Cathedral 7.30 (H.C.) and 11, Carr's Creek 3 (S.S., 2.15), German Church 7.30-The Archdeacon; H.M. Gaol 9, Alumny Creek 2.30 Cathedral 7.30.—Rev. D.J. Collins…

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Anglican Diocesan Examination

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 16 February 1915 · page 8

The results of the Anglican Sunday School's examination in connection with the Diocese of Grafton are to hand. Vera Austin and Jessie Fowler, scholars of the Grafton Cathedral…

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