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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1931

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Mission to Seamen Address to Grafton Synod "A Worthy Institution."

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 September 1931 · page 7

During the session of the Synod of the Diocese of Grafton this week, an interesting address on mission work amongst seamen was given by the Rev. H. S…

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£900 Claimed Clergyman V. Church Elder Defamation Alleged. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 September 1931 · page 5

The hearing began in the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice Webb and a jury of an action for defamation in which the Rev. Horace Hilton Bassard, of, the Ann…

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Rainbow Fair. Methodist Annual Event. Better Than Last Year

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 22 September 1931 · page 4

Last year the Methodist Ladies' Church Aid at Coifs Harbour cleared £74 at their annual fair in aid of the church funds. Although efforts were…

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Bridge Opening Church Leader's Views Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 September 1931 · page 2

Rev. W. J. Grant, Presbyterian, says he can see no harm in the proposals to celebrate the opening of the Harbor Bridge at Easter…

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Eatonsville Church of England

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 September 1931 · page 4

The dedication of the new church of the Holy Name of Jesus, Eartonsville, which had been arranged for next Saturday, September 26, will now take place on…

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St. Luke's Fair a Pretty Scene Church Workers' Enthusiastic Effort

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 September 1931 · page 3

The ground's of St. Luke's, with its small and picturesque church, provided a fitting setting for the annual fair, which was held yesterday under ideal…

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Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 4

The anniversary of the Grafton Methodist Church will be celebrated on Sunday next. The minister, Rev. W. C. Fullerton, will conduct special services morning and…

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Tennis Presbyterian Tennis Club Tournament

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 1

Attention is drawn to an advertisement in this issue regarding the Presbyterian Tennis Club tournament. As there are a number of pairs now with the same…

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Church of England Concert

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 25 September 1931 · page 2

A final reminder is given of the Church of England concert, to be held in the Memorial Hall next Wednesday night. Programmes are out, and…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 4

The Grafton Presbyterian Sunday School picnic has been postponed owing to the week- end holiday and the tennis tournament, and will now be held on…

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Church of England

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1931 · page 2

From Sunday next the evening services will commence at 7.30 p.m. (summer time) instead of 7 p.m. (winter). The early celebration will be…

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Methodist Fair Efficient Organisation Worthy South Grafton Effort

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 30 September 1931 · page 2

For years past organising arrangements in connection with the Methodist Annual Fair at, South Graf ton have borne the hallmark of efficiency, and yesterday's…

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Catholic Tribute to Methodist Educationalist

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 2

The departure of the Rev. Dr. C. J. Prescott from Newington College, after a headmastership of 32 years, merits a word of appreciation from Catholies for a…

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Local and General Methodist Fair

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 October 1931 · page 4

Mrs. C. Evans was one of the soloists at the recent South Grafton Methodist Fair at which Mr. T. Pritchard and Mrs. A. F. Sherlock acted as accompanists…

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Church of England Concert Delights a Large Audience

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

The Memorial Hall was well filled with people on Wednesday night when a concert was held in aid of the the church of England. The…

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Ulmarra Methodist Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Saturday 3 October 1931 · page 2

One of the most popular annual events in Ulmarra is the Methodist Flower Show, and considerable effort has been made by the committee to ensure that this year's…

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Bassard Case Scene in Church Described Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Monday 5 October 1931 · page 4

The hearing of evidence for the defence was completed to-day in the Supreme Court action in which the Rev. Horac[?] Hilton Bassard, of the Ann street Church…

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Eatonsville Dedication of Church

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 7 October 1931 · page 2

The new Church of England will be dedicated by the Bishop of the Diocese, Dr Ashton, on Sunday, October 11, at 10 a.m. The Bishop will be assisted by…

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Presbyterian Club Tournament

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 3

Owing to the courts being too wet after Friday night's rain, the Presbyterian. Tennis Club was unable to play the semifinals and final of its handicap…

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Exhibition at Ulmarra Methodist Church Effort

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 4

The annual floral and industrial exhibition held under the auspices of the Ulmarra Methodist Church was officially opened yesterday afternoon by the Mayor…

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