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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1915

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MR. H. HARDING, Local Agent. Presbyterian Inland Mission. an Interesting Lecture

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 28 April 1915 · page 4

The Rev. John Flynn, Superintendent of the Australian Inland Mission in connection with the Presbyterian Chruch, lectured on his…

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Methodist Flower Show. Successful Function

The Raleigh Sun · Friday 30 April 1915 · page 2

Although the opening of fourth annual Methodist Flower Show was somewhat marred by unpropitious weather conditions on Friday evening…

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Church of England, Copmanhurst

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 1 May 1915 · page 10

Harvest Thanksgiving services are to be held in the Church of the Holy Apostles, Copmanhurst, to-morrow, being the first of that character for some years. The Anglican…

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On a Secret Mission. French Troops Re-embarked. London

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

A report from Mitylene states that, the purpose of the French, to facilitate the British landing at Seddul Bahr, having been achieved, the French…

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The Realities of War. Church References to Dardanelles. the Call of the Living

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—References were made in all the city churches to the Dardanelles action. Archbishop Wright said: "We think of the many anxious homes and hearts…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Social Problems

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 10

An unwonted wave of enthusiasm swept the Presbyterian Assembly, when the Rev. John Ferguson moved that the Rev. Hugh Paton be sent by the Home Mission, in co-operation…

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Methodist H.M. Society

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 10

The Methodist Home Mission Society of New South Wales will be represented at the local auxiliary meetings by the Rev. H. E. Andrews, of Strathfield, one of the best-beloved…

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The War. Defence by the Churches Brave Men Who Have Fallen

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 5

The following references were made in the metropolitan churches on Sunday:— "Speak unto the children of Israel that they go forward." Archbishop Wright at…

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The Church and Recruiting

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 20 May 1915 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—At the Diocesan Festival, Rev. Stacey Waddy, headmaster of King's School, suggested the Archbishop should address gatherings at the Stadium…

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Mr. Churchill Criticised. the "Times" Favours a Change

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 20 May 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—The "Times," in a leading article, refers in severe terms to Mr. Churchill's administration of the Admiralty and the Government's conduct of the war…

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R.C. Church Burnt. Priest's Narrow Escape. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 2

The Roman Catholic Church at Megalong Valley, in the Katoomba district, was burnt last night. Father Peoples, who was sleeping on the premises at the…

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The Churches

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 2

An intercession service was held in the Methodist Church last Sunday evening, which was well attended. The choir rendered special music, and…

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Lawrence Baptist Church Anniversary. (Contributed.)

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 10

The most successful anniversary yet held in connection with the Lawrence Baptist Church was celebrated by a social tea and public meeting on Friday, 14th inst. The tea was…

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RELIGIOUS. Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 10

Cathedral 7.30 (H.C.), German Church (children) 3, Alumny Creek 7—the Archdeacon; Cathedral 11 (H.C.)—Rev. C. J. Armstrong; H.M. Gaol 9, Carr's Creek 3 (S.S. 2.15),…

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Reconstruction of British Cabinet. Labor Leader Included. Feeling Against Churchill. Lord Kitchener Criticised. London, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 24 May 1915 · page 3

Mr. A. Henderson, Labor member for Barnard Castle Division of Durham, and leader of the Labor party in the House of Commons, has accepted the…

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Ascensiontide Mission

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 8

Sunday was the concluding day of Bishop Druitt's Ascensiontide mission at Lismore. A men's service was conducted at St. Andrew's Church in the afternoon, when the Bishop…

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Mr. Churchill May Go to the Front

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday.—Though Mr. Winston Churchill formally bid farewell to the Admiralty officials, he still controls naval affairs, with the assistance of Admiral Sir…

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RELIGIOUS. Church of England

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 May 1915 · page 10

German Church 10 (H.C), Cathedral 7.30 p.m.—The Bishop; Cathedral 7.30 (H.C.) and 11, Carr's Creek [?] (S.S. 2.15)—Rev. H. McWilliam; H.M. Gaol 9, Dilkoon (Mr…

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Church and Empire. Vigorous Pulpit Utterances

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 29 May 1915 · page 5

The special service at St. Andrew's Anglican Cathedral, Sydney, was largely attended. Archbishop Wright delivered a stirring address on the verse from St. Luke, "He that…

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Japan Compliments Mr. Churchill

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 1 June 1915 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday.—The Japanese Minister for the Navy sent a cable message to Mr. Winston Churchill, on the occasion of that gentleman relinguishing office as First Lord…

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