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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1918

384 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 14 of 20

The French Mission

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 4

The arrival of the French Mission at Grafton this afternoon is an event of outstanding importance in the history of the city. This is the first great…

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French Mission. Arrival To-day. Reception To-night

Daily Examiner · Thursday 19 September 1918 · page 5

General Paul's message to Australia:-- The enemy is beaten, but he does not deem it so himself…

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The French Mission. Not All Sight-seeing. Objects of Visit Stated

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 4

While at the Caves House at Jenolan on Sunday Dr. Siegfried, secretary to the French Mission, gave an interesting review of the work of the Mission…

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French Mission. Flying Visit to Grafton. Enthusiastic Welcome. General Pau's Stirring Address

Daily Examiner · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 4

The French Mission which is visiting Australia, on behalf of the Government, of France, arrived in South Grafton yesterday, evening by motor car from Glen…

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French Mission Visit to Grafton. Enthusiastic Public Welcome General Pau's Great Speech

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1918 · page 2

Grafton -- which, to save time and space, it may be said, on this occasion includes South Grafton -- has in the past welcomed and entertained many distinguished visitors of many…

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The Presbyterian Concert. a Grand Success

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 2

The first concert ever held in Dorrigo underlie auspices of the Presbyterian Church, eventuated in White's Empire Hall on Wednesday evening…

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The Churches

Daily Examiner · Saturday 21 September 1918 · page 7

At the conclusion of Synod on Wednesday night the members adjourned to the Cathedral where the Te Deum was sung, and the Bishop pronounced the…

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Presbyterian Fete

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 3

A successful fete and sale of work, [?]ealising about £50, was held in St. Andrew's grounds and hall on Saturday afternoon and night. A full report…

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Honor Roll Unveiled. at Methodist Church. Welcome to Pte. Hotchkiss

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 4

An interesting double ceremony took place at the Grafton Methodist Church on Saturday night, when an honor roll containing the names of 38 church members…

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French Mission. Visit to Queensland. an Enthusiastic Reception. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 1

The members of the French Mission arrived in Brisbane on Saturday afternoon and they were welcomed at Tweed Heads by Captain Cozens on behalf of…

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Welcome Home. Pte. E. F. Hotchkiss Honored. Methodist Honor Roll

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 23 September 1918 · page 3

A large audience assembled at the Grafton Methodist Church on Saturday night for the dual purpose of witnessing the unveiling of the church…

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Presbyterian Fair. a Successful Function

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 September 1918 · page 4

A garden fete and sale of work was held in the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church grounds and school hall on Saturday afternoon and evening, and,…

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Red Cross Mission Arrested. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 September 1918 · page 3

Reuter's Tokio correspondent reports that on September 16 the Czechs at, Irkutsk arrested the Swedish Red Cross Mission on the eve of its departure, on…

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French Mission. Functions in Brisbane. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 September 1918 · page 3

The members of the French Mission were this morning shown over John Bridge and Co.'s and Dalgety and Co.'s wool showroom on the Brisbane River…

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Queensland. French Mission. Terrific Bush Fire. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Thursday 26 September 1918 · page 5

The members of the French Mission visited Ipswich to-day and were given a hearty welcome. In the afternoon they toured the station property along the…

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French Mission's Tour

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 5

The members of the French Mission spent to-day at Gatton Agricultural College. They were welcomed by the principal, Mr. Cuthbert Potts, and lunched with…

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The Churches

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 3

The Bishop conducted confirmation services in the South Grafton parish on Sunday last at St. Matthew's at 11 a.m. and at Swan Creek at 7.30 He left for…

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Telegrams. One Big Church Union. Leaving Sectarian Ruts. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 September 1918 · page 1

The Rev. D. McNicol, addressing he Baptist Union Assembly, said there was a feeling among Baptists in South Australia that churches should form one big…

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Presbyterian Church

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 28 September 1918 · page 2

The Presbyterian Church was the scene of a happy gathering last Tuesday evening, when a little social enjoyment took the form of…

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American News. Austria and Brazil. Masons Denounce the Kaiser. Special Mission to Japan. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 September 1918 · page 5

The following official wireless news has been received by the American Consul-General at Sydney:--Washington : The House of…

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