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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1931

373 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 15 of 19

Church's Diamond Jubilee

Daily Examiner · Thursday 8 October 1931 · page 4

Large congregations attended special services in St. Andrew's Church of England, Lismore, on Sunday, held in celebration of its diamond jubilee. The…

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Catholic Tribute to Method. 1St Educationist

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 4

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

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New Church. Big Day at Ulong. Opening and Blessing Ceremony

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 9 October 1931 · page 1

On Sunday last the Most Rev. Dr. Carroll, Bishop of Lismore, accompanied by Father Ryan, journeyed to Ulong and opened and blessed the…

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Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 October 1931 · page 4

The service to-morrow evening in the Grafton Presbyterian Church will be conducted by Rev. J. Andrew Barber, B.A., patrol organiser of the Australian Inland…

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General News Thieves in Churches

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 October 1931 · page 6

Thieves made an attempt during a service at Semaphore Church of Christ. Adelaide, on Sunday night to rifle overcoats in the vestry. They gained an…

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Lawrence R.c. Church Ball

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 October 1931 · page 4

In connection with the annual ball held under the auspices of the Lawrence R.C. Church on Tuesday, October 20, a moon- light excursion will be run from…

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Dedication of New Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 10 October 1931 · page 4

The Bishop of Grafton will bless and place in position a memorial stone and dedicate the church of the Holy Name of Jesus at Eatonsville to-morrow (Sunday)…

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St. Mary's Church Communion Breakfast Demonstration of Faith Speeches by Bishop and Coadjutor Bishop

Daily Examiner · Monday 12 October 1931 · page 1

Following general Communion at St. Mary's' Church, Grafton, yesterday morning between 150 and 200, men partook of Communion breakfast in the basement…

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Local and General Catholic Younger Set Social

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 4

The members of the Catholic Younger Set are holding another one of their socials in St. Mary's new School Hall, on Monday, October 19, and as previous…

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British Politics Churchill and Edgar Wallace. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 13 October 1931 · page 5

Mr. Winston Churchill is contesting Epping division in support of the National Government. In an election address, he welcomed…

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Methodist Church

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 2

The Dorrigo Circuit quarterly meeting was held at the local Church yesterday and was largely attended. It was reported that there was an…

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Ministry Resigns State Versus Church Crisis in Spain Anti-religious Amendment Madrid

Daily Examiner · Friday 16 October 1931 · page 5

Sitting throughout the night, the Cortes, after ratifying the separation of State from the Church, decided to dissolve the Jesuit Order and hand…

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Presbyterian Sunday School

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 4

The Grafton Presbyterian Sunday School will celebrate Young People's Day in the church to-morrow. The morning service will be conducted by Mr. H…

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Catholic Younger Set Social

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 4

The Catholic Younger Set are holding another of their socials in St. Mary's new school hall on Monday, October 19. Previous functions, organised by this band of…

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New Church Dedication Af Eatonsville by Bishop of Grafton Fine Building Opened Free of Debt

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 7

Last Sunday, October 11, will be remembered as a red letter day for Eatonsville and adjoining districts, within, the parish of Copmanhurst, because of the…

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Rain Wanted Humiliation and Prayer Church Services

Daily Examiner · Saturday 17 October 1931 · page 8

Thursday, last, was observed in Grafton churches as a day for humiliation and prayer for rain, services being, conducted under the auspices of the Ministers'…

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From Farm to Church 'Very Shy Young Man' Now Influential Minister

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 October 1931 · page 4

It was as a very shy young man that he preached his first trial sermon at the old Methodist Church in Grafton, said the Rev. Frank Rayward yesterday morning…

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Show Secretaries and Churches Interesting Point Raised. Bellingen

Daily Examiner · Monday 19 October 1931 · page 4

An interesting point in connection with the liability of show societies and churches in respect of rating was mentioned by Cr. Gale, when the Bellingen…

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Methodist Church. Quarterly Meeting

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1931 · page 3

Rev. F. Paton. presided over a representative gathering of officers at the Quarterly Meeting of Orara-Coffs Harbour Circuit, held in the…

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Catholic Younger Set

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 21 October 1931 · page 4

The Catholic Younger Set staged the third of a series of successful dances at the new St. Mary's schoolroom, Grafton, on Monday night. The proceeds of these…

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