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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1916

353 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 8 of 18

Roman Catholic

Daily Examiner · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 8

The Rev. Father Whelan, C.S.S.R., passed through Grafton on Wednesday, to conduct a week's mission in the parish of Bellingen. The foundation-stone of the new Catholic…

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Methodist

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 28 June 1916 · page 2

The Harvest Festival services in connection with the Ulmarra Methodist Church were held on Sunday last, Rev. Chapman occupying the pulpit at both morning and evening services…

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The Churches Anglican

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 8

The Bishop of Grafton is still confined to his room, and acting under medical advice, he has cancelled all engagements for the next fortnight at least. The ordination of the Rev…

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Catholic

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 8

On last Sunday the Feast of Corpus Christ was celebrated at the R.C. Church, Murwillumbah. The Rev. Father Williams conducted the ceremonies. A procession was formed…

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Methodist

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 8

Yet another of the "Old Brigade " in the ministerial, ranks has been called away. The Rev. Emmanuel Masterman, Who entered upon the active work of the ministry in 1859, and…

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Free Presbyterian

Daily Examiner · Friday 30 June 1916 · page 8

On Wednesday next a day of humiliation and intercession will be observed in connection with Grafton, congregation. For some considerable time past one day in each…

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The Churches. Anglican

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 4

The Bishop of Grafton and Mrs Druitt returned from Armidale, via Glen Innes yesterday afternoon, the former having attended the funeral of the late Bishop…

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Methodist

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 4

The Rev. Simpson Johnson, speaking at the anniversary of the South-west London Mis[?] "To this war Methodism has conducted 148 of its ministers, who have gone…

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Roman Catholic

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 4

The Grafton Catholic Federation Committee will meet in St. Mary's schoolroom next Sunday after the 11 o'clock mass. The Sample Shop in Prince Street has…

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L.o.l. Celebrations. Church Service Sunday Evening

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 7 July 1916 · page 5

In connection with the annual July celebrations a church parade will be held next Sunday evening at the Baptist Church. A special address on "The…

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L.o.l. Celebrations. Address at Baptist Church

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 10 July 1916 · page 2

At the Grafton Baptist Church last evening there were over 20 members (who attended in regalia) in attendance, representing the L.O.L…

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Telegrams. Protestantism. Hopes of United Churches. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 July 1916 · page 5

At the Orange celebrations at the Town Hall yesterday, the principal speaker said he looked forward to the day when all free Protestant Churches would be united…

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The Churches. Anglican

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 4

Since the death of Dr. Cooper (says the Inverell "Times") there has been a good deal of conversation as to who will succeed to the position of Bishop of Armidale. The…

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Presbyterian

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 4

In accordance with the N.S.W. Presbyterian General Assembly's recommendation, the week, July 9 to 16, is being observed all over New South Wales as a week of prayer and…

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Methodist

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 4

The monthly Band of Hope and Temperance meeting held last Tuesday was very well attended, and the programme provided was excellently rendered. The Rev. R. J…

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Free Presbyterian

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 4

At St. George's Free Presbyterian Church, Sydney, Mr. K. MacRae, elder and precentor, was presented by the congregation with a wallaby travelling rug and suit case…

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Roman Catholic

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 4

The Catholic Bazaar will be opened in the Sample Shop, Prince-street, to-night by the Rev. Father Fagan, of Cowper, and will be Continued till Saturday night, 22nd July. The…

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Roman Catholic Bazaar. Opens To-night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 14 July 1916 · page 2

For some months past the energetic secretaries (Messrs. M. Gard and. W. F. Fitzgerald), as well as many willing assistants, have been working…

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Church of England

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 15 July 1916 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Church of England was held in the School of Arts last Tuesday evening. The attendance, considering the number of…

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Severe Storm. Sweeps "The City of Churches." Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 19 July 1916 · page 3

A severe storm swept over Adelaide and suburbs yesterday. Roofs were lifted off houses, verandahs were wrecked, and the telephone electric wires smashed. Some of…

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