Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Churches, all years

Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1930

403 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 10 of 21

Methodist Church

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 2

On Sunday the Superintendent (Mr. H. L. Marsh) will devote the morning services to the Conference Appeal known as "Decision Day." He will…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Unpaid Rent Pathetic Incident at Balmain Methodist Minister Defies Bailiffs. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 4

When three second-hand dealers visited a house at Balmain last night with the intention of removing furniture because the rout had not been paid the Rev. S…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Letter to the Editor First Presbyterian Minister

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 June 1930 · page 6

Sir,--As there appears to be some misconception as to who was the first Presbyterian clergyman settled on the Clarence, I may with your permission, explain…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Local and General St. Luke's Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 June 1930 · page 4

The harvest festival, in connection with St. Luke's' Church, will take place on Sunday evening next, at 7 o'clock, and contributions to this effort will be…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Free Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 July 1930 · page 4

A meeting of the Presbytery of the Manning and Clarence in connection with the abovementioned church is to be held in the Free Presbyterian Church, Taree,…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Church of England Dance

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 July 1930 · page 4

The annual Grafton Church of England dance will take place in the Criterion Hall on August 7. The organisers are endeavoring to make this a very bright and…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Church of England Ball Very Successful Function Picturesque Setting

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 2

Despite the fact that the elements were most unruly the Church of England annual ball, held in the Memorial Hall last Friday evening, was a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Church of England Ball

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 4

The championship waltzing competition held at the recent Church of England Ball, at South Grafton, was won by Mr. and Mrs. Cowan, of Copmanhurst. Among…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Church Organist Dropped Dead in Church. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 July 1930 · page 5

While conducting choir practice at Scots' Church, Collins street, last night, the organist and choirmaster, Mr. W. F. Steele, collapsed and died. Deceased was…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Kangaroo in Church

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 8 July 1930 · page 3

While worshippers at St. Augusline's Church, Merrygoen, were in neditation on Sunday they were disturbed by an old man kangaroo which…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Excuses for Not Going to Church

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 4

The Rev. Henry Gainford spoke on Sunday night at Milton Congregational Church on "Excuses for Not Going to Church," taking for his text the words…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Lambeth Conference Debates on Modern Problems Delegation From Eastern Church. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 10 July 1930 · page 5

The Lambeth Conference, at the morning session, discussed the life witness of the Christian community, with special reference to the questions of marriage and…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Methodist Church

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 2

The Methodist Circuit quarterly meeting was held in daylight on Thursday when routine and some special business was transacted. Good reports…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Presbyterian Church

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 2

The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Australia in the State of New South Wales, the Rt. Rev. C. A. I White, B.A., will officially visit the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Methodist Church. Circuit Quarterly Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 3

The Quarterly Meeting of the Coffs Orara Methodist circuit was held at Coffs Harbour Church on Wednesday, Rev. F. Paton presided, attending his…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Local and General South Grafton Presbyterian Sunday School

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 4

The annual examinations, conducted by the Welfare of Youth Department of the New South Wales Presbyterian Church, will be held during this month. The…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Ulmarra Church of England Social

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 3

The juvenile fancy dress social, held at Ulmarra on July 4, was well patronised. Despite the weather conditions, which were anything but favorable, a large…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Loss to Australia and Church. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 5

Referring to the death, in London, or Bishop Long, the Rev. W. H. Johnson, Dean of Newcastle, said to-day: "The loss to the Church and to Australia is greater…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

"Staggering Blow to Australia" Grafton Lay Churchman's Comment

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 5

"It is a staggering blow to Australia," said a prominent Grafton lay churchman last night, in reference to the death of Bishop Long, "because he was a leader in…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Methodist Choral Service

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 July 1930 · page 4

A choral service is to be held at the Grafton Methodist Church to-morrow night, when sacred music will be contributed by the choir, under the direction of Mr…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →