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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1917

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Presbyterian

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 1

The statutory quarterly meetings of the church were held at the church offices, Sydney, last week. At the Home Mission sitting Mr. D. F. Thomas,…

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Catholic

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 1

Next Sunday week (28th) an excursion to Yamba by the Favorite will take place in aid of the garden fete to be held next month. Mass will be…

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Methodist

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 1

The quarterly meeting of the Grafton Circuit was held on Saturday, but was not largely attended. The balance sheet, as presented, showed the need for more…

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Free Presbyterian

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 1

There will be no services at Grafton or Brushgrove, on Sabbath next, on account of the sacrament at Maclean on that day; but on Sabbath week (D.V.) the…

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Successful Concert. In Ald of Methodist Church

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 20 October 1917 · page 2

On Wednesday last local Methodiste marked their anniversary by a tea and concert in the School of Arts. Tea commenced at 6 p m,…

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Anglican Flower Show. Last Two Days of Entries. Show Opens Wednesday, 7 p.m. THURSDAY, 3 p.m

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 October 1917 · page 2

Musical Competitions, Elocutionary Items. Jumble Stall, Naval Lollie Stall, Mothers' Union Work Stall, Women's Guild Refreshments and Ice…

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The Other Churchill. Visits England. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 October 1917 · page 3

The famous American novelist, Mr. Winston Churchill, who is visiting England, was entertained at luncheon by the American Club at the Savoy Hotel…

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Anglo-saxon Unity. America Stands by Britain. Winston Churchill's Speech. London, Saturday, Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 October 1917 · page 2

A luncheon was given at the Savoy Hotel, London, in honor of Admiral Sims, Commander of the American Navy, and Mr. Winston Churchill, the…

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The Churches. Anglican

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 1

On Thursday night the Bishop preached at evensong in Smithtown, and on Friday night gave confirmation at the church at South-west Rocks. On…

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Catholic

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 1

A very successful euchre tournament was held at the Theatre Royal on Monday night last in aid of the Grafton Fete funds. The prizes were donated by Mr…

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Methodist

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 1

The series of services in connection with the Grafton Church Anniversary commences on Sunday. There were good congregations both morning and evening…

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Anglican Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 2

The Anglican flower show was continued yesterday afternoon and concluded in the evening. The attendance throughout was very satisfactory and brisk business is…

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Free Presbyterian

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 1

The sacrament of the Lord's supper will (D.V.) be administered at Grafton on Sabbath next. Service commences at 11 o'clock. On Sunday a…

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Anglican Flower Show. Further Awards

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 3

The Anglican Flower Show and Industrial Exhibition was again the scene last night of brisk business and an enjoyable evening as far as a large…

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Ulmarra Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 4

The annual picnic in connection with the Ulmarra Presbyterian Sunday School takes place this afternoon. To-morrow being Young People's Day, a special…

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Methodist Synod

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 October 1917 · page 4

Attention is drawn to the advertisement in connection with the Methodist Synod to be held in Grafton next week. On Tuesday next a welcome will be…

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Methodist Synod

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 October 1917 · page 2

Attention is directed to the advertisement in this issue in connection with the North Coast Methodist Synod to be held in Grafton this week…

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Methodist Anniversary

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 October 1917 · page 2

There were large congregations at both services in the Grafton Methodist Church yesterday in connection with the 56th anniversary. The preacher was…

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Utterly Impossible Ideals. Anglican Bishop's Views. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 29 October 1917 · page 3

The Bishop of Meath, addressing the Meath Synod, referred to the Sinn Fein movement as "the youths of Ireland being led to the shambles in a…

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Methodist Synod

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 October 1917 · page 4

The Methodist Synod will open this morning and will last three days. As well as the ministerial business on Tuesday night a welcome tea and concert will…

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