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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1928

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Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 1

The Methodist conference has just concluded, Rev. H. E. Andrews proved an excellent president. Assisted by a capable secretary, Rev. H. H. Nolan, much time…

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VALEDICTORY Canon And Mrs, Needham a Popular Vicar Farewell at Parish Hall

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 7

A striking tribute to the popularity of the Rev. Canon Needham, Vicar of Grafton for the past four years, was paid at the Parish Hall last evening when the…

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Church of Christ

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 1

The Church and Sunday School had a happy time last Sunday at the special school service, 40 being present. The scholars rendered their piece,…

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Church News Ministers' Fraternal

Daily Examiner · Friday 9 March 1928 · page 1

The Grafton Ministers' Fraternal will conduct an open-air service to-morrow night, Saturday, March 10, near the Saraton Theatre, Prince street. The service,…

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Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 4

At Sunday night's service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Mr. "Wilshire will render a solo from "The Messiah."…

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Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 4

On Sunday evening next, Rev. F. Reginald Swynny will commence a series of addresses to the evening congregation, dealing with subjects upon which popular…

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Church Drama Case of Ex-archdeacon Wakeford. London

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 March 1928 · page 5

One of the most remarkable church dramas of recent times has been recalled by the announcement that ex-Archdeacon Wakeford has been certified as insane and…

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Christ Church Cathedral

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 March 1928 · page 4

Christ Church Cathedral was crowded at the communion service yesterday morning, this being the last occasion on which the Rev. Canon Needham was to celebrate…

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Anglican Church New Constitution Awaiting Sydney's Decision a Momentous Meeting. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 5

A momentous meeting of the Synod of the Sydney Diocese of the Church of England was held to-day to discuss the new constitution of the Church…

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Ulmarra Anglican Autumn Flower Show.--special Prize

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 14 March 1928 · page 4

In addition to items already listed for the Ulmarra Anglican Flower Show, to be held on April 12 and 13, the following have been arranged:--Ten years and…

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Methodist Church

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 2

The Rev. Gray announced to his congregation "on Sunday last that plans and specifications of the new Church had been passed by the Church…

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Methodist

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 7

On Tuesday last the Young People's Guild was revived by a social evening. A draft constitution was adopted, and the syllabus was approved. The officers were…

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Church News Presbyterian Men' S League

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 7

the first meeting of the local branch of the Presbyterian Men's League was held in the Presbyterian School Hall,Grafton, on Sunday afternoon last. There were…

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Anglican Synod New Constitution Discussed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 5

The Anglican Synod to-night gave further consideration to the constitution, of the Church in Australia. Several amendments were inserted in…

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Church of Christ

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 March 1928 · page 7

Th Church continues in happy service. On Sunday last the subjects discussed Were "The Holy Spirit" and "The church that Jesus Built" Mr. Thomas…

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Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 4

Considerable interest was shown in the commencement of the series of evening addresses, in the Grafton Methodist Church, last Sunday, cm "What the man…

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Presbyterian Services

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 4

Services in the Grafton Charge of the Presbyteran Church to-morrow will be Grafton 11 a.m. and South Grafton 7.30 p.m., Rev. D. Mcllwraith, B.A. Mr…

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Anglican Constitution. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 6

During the debate On the constitution at the Anglican Synod several clergymen notified their intention of resigning from the Church if the proposed supreme…

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Industrial Unrest Australia's Detriment Appeal by the Churches Deputation to Queensland, Premier. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 March 1928 · page 5

A plea for industrial peace was made by the deputation representing the Churches which waited on the Premier to-day following a…

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Anglican Constitution Attacked by Lithgow Clergyman. Lithgow

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 March 1928 · page 5

The Rev. R. A. Pollard, rector of St. Paul's, Lithgow, attacked the new constitution of the Anglican Church, on Sunday night…

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