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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1928

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Presbyterian Men's League

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 October 1928 · page 4

The October meeting of the local branch of the Presbyterian Men's League was a most successful one. The address was given by Mr. M. J. E. Squire, district…

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Bowraville New R.c. Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 4

The official opening of the new Roman Catholic Church at Bowraville took place on Sunday, October 14. The Right Rev. Dr. Carroll, D.D., Bishop of Lismore,…

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Mining Industry Depression Affecting the Church. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 October 1928 · page 5

Addressing the Congregational Union the Rev. J. H. King said the state of affairs in the mining areas had become tragic and vitally affected the church…

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Methodist Church, Grafton

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 4

The services to-morrow, in the Grafton Methodist Church, will be conducted by Rev. F. R. Swynny, whose subjects are: In the morning, "The Salt of the Earth";…

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South Grafton Methodist Sunday School Anniversary

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 4

The twenty-second Sunday School anniversary will be conducted to-morrow, at 11. a.m. and 7.30 p.m., and continued on Monday, at 7.45 p.m. when the annual…

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Church Topples Over Men Narrowly Escape. Glen Innes

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 October 1928 · page 4

Four workmen had a narrow escape from death when at work raising the foundations of the Roman Catholic Church at Emmaville. The church was raised on…

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Methodist District Synod Sitting at Grafton

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 6

We have received the official programme of the Methodist District Synod, which is to meet in Grafton next week, commencing with ministerial sessions on…

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Jubilee Celebrations Lawrence Baptist Church Tea Meeting and Concert

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 2

The Lawrence Baptist Church jubilee celebrations were continued during last week, Tuesday being devoted to the North Coast Baptist Association's…

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Harwood Church of England Concert

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 October 1928 · page 3

On the 20th inst. a successful concert was held in the Brigade Hall in aid of the Church of England funds. Although hastily organised, the function was a…

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America Visited Glenwood Mission Inn Pacific Coast History

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 6

In this article I propose to give some impressions of my visit to the Glenwood Mission Inn, Riverside, Los Angeles. In the year 1769 Charles III. of Spain…

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While Singing Hymn Man Dropped Dead in Church. Mudgee

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 October 1928 · page 3

While James John Gorrings 73 was singing "Nearer My God to Thee" in the Presbyterian Church at Kandos, he collapsed and died…

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South Grafton Methodist S.s. Anniversary

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 November 1928 · page 5

In connection with the South Grafton Methodist Sunday School anniversary, the final service held on Monday night completed an enjoyable and successful event…

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The 'Big Four' Economic Mission Civic Reception at Grafton Co-operation and Efficiency

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 November 1928 · page 7

Co-operation and the maximum of efficiency in production were the predominant notes in the speeches yesterday afternoon at the civic reception…

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Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 November 1928 · page 4

The usual services at Grafton and Southgate will be held to-morrow (Sunday). Rev. F. R. Swynny will continue his series of story sermons in the…

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Baptist Church 52Nd Anniversary Welcome to New Pastor

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 November 1928 · page 3

The 52nd anniversary of the Grafton Baptist Church was celebrated on Wednesday last, and at the same time a welcome was extended the new pastor the…

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'Bricklayer' Churchill Declared Ineligible Union Members Object. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 November 1928 · page 5

Three weeks ago it was stated that Mr. Churchill had accepted an invitation by the Mayor of Battersea, who is secretary of the Bricklayers' Union, to become a…

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Radio News Church Radio. Is It Good Enough? Move for Improvement

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 November 1928 · page 3

Have the churches kept abreast of the advances in radio broadcasting? There is a feeling in radio circles that they have not…

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Methodist Synod

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 November 1928 · page 4

This afternoon the Methodist ministers of the North Coast will open their district Synod at Grafton. Rev. S. W. Bonnor will preside, and the ministers will…

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Nana Glen Methodist Bazaar

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 November 1928 · page 2

The annual Methodist bazaar was held in the Pioneer Hall on Wednesday, October 31, and was a success in every way. The stalls looked very attractive and were…

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Methodist Synod Some Personal Notes

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 November 1928 · page 3

The North Coast Methodist District Synod meets in Grafton to-day, and will continue its sessions throughout the week. Its members will be busily engaged from…

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