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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1931

373 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 11 of 19

Christ Church Cathedral Gifts Dedicated by Bishop

Daily Examiner · Monday 27 July 1931 · page 4

There was a large congregation at Christ Church Cathedral yesterday morning for the Sung Bucharest when the Bishop of Grafton (Dr. Ashton) blessed and…

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Work, Man's Mission

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 July 1931 · page 3

"After a very busy life and varied experience of men and matters in many countries." says the "Governor of Queensland, "my convictions are more firm,…

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Late Mrs, E, Paine Methodist Church Tribute

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 July 1931 · page 4

Speaking at the Methodist Church, Grafton, on Sunday last, the Rev. W. C. Fullerton paid a fine tribute to the memory of the late Mrs. Elizabeth Paine,…

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BOAMBEE. Successful Church Social

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1931 · page 2

A very successful social in aid of the Church of England funds was held at the school residence, Boambee, on Friday night, when a most enjoyable…

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Church of England. "Empire Fair."

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 28 July 1931 · page 3

At a well attended meeting of parishioners, held in the Parish Hall on Friday night last, it was decided that the forthcoming fete would be held…

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Christ Church Cathedral Annual Meeting of Parishioners

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 July 1931 · page 2

The parishioners of the Cathedral parish of Grafton met on Thursday last in good numbers to receive the reports of the church activities for the year…

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Hughes' Views the Church and Politics. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 28 July 1931 · page 5

Speaking at North Croydon, Mr. W. M. Hughes, M.H.R., said the Church could not afford to stand, aloof from polities. How, he asked, could it hope to preserve…

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BRITISH P.M. Mission To Germany Peace and Goodwill Macdonald Tells Journalists. Berlin

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 5

The Prime Minister, Mr. Macdonald, and Foreign Secretary, Mr. Henderson, in Berlin to-day discussed their visit to Germany with representatives…

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For Seven Years Service in Empty Church Consequence of Feud

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 2

The Rev. Edmund Alexander Lowndes, vicar of the little parish of Compton Abdale, England, tolls the bell every Sunday and prays in an empty church for a…

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South Grafton Church of England Ball

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 July 1931 · page 4

Arrangements are well in hand for the annual ball to be held in the School of Arts, South Grafton, next Tuesday, and the committee is confident of its success…

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Church of England Annual Meeting of Parishioners

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 31 July 1931 · page 2

The annual meeting of parishioners of St. Stephen's Church of England was held at the Memorial Hall on Friday evening last. The Vicar (Rev. F. G…

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Grafton Baptist Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 August 1931 · page 4

Evangelist Wilfred L. Jarvis, who has been conducting a series of special evangelistic meetings under the auspices of the Grafton Baptist Church, will…

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CONCERT. Church of England Funds

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1931 · page 1

The concert in aid of the Church of England parish funds attracted, good attendance at the Parish Hall on Friday night, in spite of the very…

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Happy Gathering Church of England Ball

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 August 1931 · page 1

Artistically arranged red and gold streamers, set off by asparagus fern and floral blooms, provided an ideal setting for the fourth annual Church of…

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South Grafton Presbyterian Sunday School

Daily Examiner · Saturday 8 August 1931 · page 4

The South Grafton Presbyterian Sunday School will celebrate its sixth anniversary on Sunday (to-morrow) by a special service at 2.45 p.m. at which the…

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Congregation Fled Shots Fired in Church. Paris

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 11 August 1931 · page 5

Worshippers in an Armenian church fled in terror when a fanatic emptied a revolver to right and left. The priest was leaving the altar when the man fired point…

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Local and General Anglican Synod

Daily Examiner · Thursday 13 August 1931 · page 4

The Grafton Diocesan Synod which was to have opened at Grafton on September 15 will now take place on September 15. This alteration has been made on…

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No Rates Churches and Schools. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 5

The State Cabinet to-day approved of the introduction of a Bill to amend the Local Government Act, in the direction of freeing churches and schools properties,…

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Drought and Depression Effect on Victorian Churches. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 14 August 1931 · page 5

So seriously have the Anglican churches in north-western Victoria been affected by the drought and depression that several may have to be closed unless…

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Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 15 August 1931 · page 4

The services to-morrow in connection with the Grafton Presbyterian Church will be as follows:--Mr. W. H. Recce, of the Bush Mission, will conduct the service…

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