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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1929

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Methodist Harvest Festival

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 2

Harvest Festival services were held at the Dorrigo Methodist Church on Sunday and Monday last. The morning was devoted to children, and in…

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Local and General. Raleigh Church Consecrated

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 3

Church of England folk at Raleigh had a great day last Sunday, when their new church at Raleigh was consecrated by Dr. Ashton; Bishop of…

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Presbyterian Men's League

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 4

At the last monthly meeting and tea of the local branch of the Presbyterian Men's League Rev. A. C. Barmore, president of the Newcastle branch of the…

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Presbyterian May Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 4

The annual Presbyterian May, fair which is to be held at the School of [?]South Grafton, on Tuesday, will b[?] officially opened by the Rev. MacA[?]…

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Methodist Mothers' Day Services

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 4

At the Grafton Methodist Church, on Sunday, Mother's Day will be commemorated at both services. Rev. F. R. Swynny will be in charge and will…

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Church of Christ

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 4

Mr. Thos. Hagger will give the address at the Communion service on Sunday and also deliver an address on "A mother's intercession for her daughter," at the…

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Church of England Ball

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 4

The eagerly awaited Church of England ball will take place at the Fitzroy Theatre on Wednesday night. The juvenile ball is to be held on the…

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Mothers' Day at Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 4

During the course of his address at the Methodist Church, Grafton, on Sunday last, Mothers' Day, Rev. F. R. Swynny said: "The boy who desires to grow up…

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Vawter Musical Mission

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 4

A big public welcome is to be given to the Vawter Musical Mission party at the Fitzroy Theatre, Grafton, next Sunday at 3.30 p. m., when the Mayor has…

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Presbyterian May Fair

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 4

The annual Presbyterian May Fair, for which special arrangements have been made, will be officially opened by the Rev. Macandrew at 3 o'clock this afternoon…

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Popular Parson New Dean of Canterbury Was Vicar of "Tommy's Church." London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 5

Rev. Dick Sheppard, the man who for years was Vicar of St. Martin's in the Fields, and one of the most popular preachers in Britain, has been appointed…

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May Fair a Successful Effort South Grafton Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 6

The South Grafton School of Arts hall presented a very pretty appearance yesterday, having been decorated for the occasion. The several stalls, at which a…

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Vawter Musical Mission

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 3

The Vawter Mission Party is known throughout America as "the most musical party in evangelistic work." They carry a large and elaborate musical equipment…

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Presbyterian Church New South Wales General Assembly. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 5

The New South Wales General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church met in Sydney to-day for the annual conference. The first motion carried was one expressing…

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Mixed Reception Presbyterian Assembly Address Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 4

Addressing the Presbyterian Assembly to-day Rev. F. A. Hagenauer, after attacking the union leaders, said a spirit of national idleness was abroad…

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Churches of Christ

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 4

In the Protestant Hall to-night, Mr. Thomas Hugger, organising secretary of the Churches of Christ in New South Wales, will deliver a lantern lecture on…

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Colorful Scene Church of England Ball a Successful Function

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 6

Success attended the efforts of the organisers of the Curch of England Ball, which was held under the happiest auspices, at the Fitzroy Theatre, Grafton,…

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Pay of Presbyterian Single Ministers. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 7

The Presbyterian Assembly decided to-day that no married men be taken into the Home Missions service, except in very exceptional cases. It was pointed…

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Interest in Flying Sir A. Cobham's Mission. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 5

In a large De Havilland ten-seater aeroplane Sir Alan Cobham starts to-day on a three months' tour of Great Britain, with the object of arousing municipal interest…

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Ulmarra Church of England Sports Club

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 2

A meeting of the young men attending St. Paul's Angiican Church was held last Monday night, at the rectory, in order to discuss the formation of a sports club…

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