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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1931

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On Way to Church Elderly Lady's Sudden Death

Daily Examiner · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 4

In painfully sudden circumstances the death occurred yesterday of Mrs. Sarah Ann Ellem, wife of Mr. F. W. Ellem, Of 131 Mary street, Grafton Shortly…

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Chuch Choir Concert at Ulmarra Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 8

A very fine sacred concert Was given by the members of the Grafton Methodist Choir at the Ulmarra Methodist Church on Saturday evening last…

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Christian Endeavor Society Grafton Baptist Church the First Anniversary

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 25 March 1931 · page 8

At the first anniversary of the Grafton Baptist Christian Endeavor Society, the Rev. D. C. Harper spoke on "The Romance of Christian Endeavor," giving a brief…

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Methodist Church

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 2

A devotional meeting of combined Knights and Comrades will be held at the Dorrigo Church this (Friday) evening at eight o'clock, at Which Mr…

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Methodist Parsonage Liberal Donations

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 27 March 1931 · page 4

A recent canvass for donations to reduce the debt on the Methodist parsonage at Coffs Harbour, by Mr. W. H. Secomb, hon. treasurer, met…

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Methodist Harvest Festival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 4

The harvest festival service will be conducted by the Rev. G. A. Little at the Methodist Church, South Grafton to-morrow nigiht. A sale of goods will be…

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Teacher Killed By Mob Of Youths Violent Assault When Returning From Church. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 5

Attacked by a mob of youths near his home at Coburg shortly before midnight yesterday, Arthur Head, aged 16, a school teacher, was kicked…

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Church of England Social at Woodford Leigh

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 March 1931 · page 4

A social is to be held at Woodford Leigh on Wednesday, April 1, in aid of the Church of England funds. A good supper will be provided and music will be…

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Presbyterian Concert at Lawrence

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 April 1931 · page 4

A very successful concert was held [?]n the Lawrence Literary Institute in aid [?] the Presbyterian Church funds on Thursday night last. There was a large attend…

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Local and General. Church of England

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Thursday 2 April 1931 · page 2

On Wednesday night next in the Parish Hall, there is to be what is termed "A Happy Social Gathering," and every Church of England…

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Easter Church Services Christ Church Cathedral

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 April 1931 · page 2

The holy week services at Christ Church Cathedral, for which the sacred edifice had been beautifully decorated, were, all well attended. On Friday there was a…

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Methodist Re-union. Good Day at Park Beach

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 1

The cloudy outlook on Easter Monday morning must have disappointed many who had made up their minds in various parts of the district to…

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Church of England

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 2

The annual harvest festival in connection with St. Stephen's Church of England takes place on Sunday, when services will be conducted by the…

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St. Luke's Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 April 1931 · page 4

The Bishop of Grafton will visit the parochial district of North Grafton next Sunday, and will hold Confirmation services at Alumny Creek at 11 a.m. and St…

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Willing to Lead Mr. Lyons' Mission Sanity in Government Appeal to Business Men. Adelaide

Daily Examiner · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 5

Mr. J. A. Lyons, before leaving Adelaide, discussing the proposal to form a united organisation for the rehabilitation of Australia and a return to sanity in…

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Big Public Questions Hughes Criticises Church Leaders. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 April 1931 · page 5

In an address to members of the Crow's Nest Brotherhood, Mr. W. M. Hughes, M.H.R., questioned the wisdom of churches in standing aloof from great…

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VaLedictory Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Marsh Entertained Function in Methodist Church

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 2

The local Methodist Church was well filled on Tendered night when a valedictory social was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Marsh in addition to…

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Local and General. Church of England Harvest Festival

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 17 April 1931 · page 2

The Church of England Church was crowded on Sunday night, when the annual harvest festival was celebrated. The Church was nicely decorated…

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Church of England Sunday a School Picnic

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 4

The Christ Church Cathedral Sunday School picnic will be held to-day. The chaidren and teachers will assemble at the Parish Hall at 9.30 a.m. and catch…

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Lawrence Baptist Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 April 1931 · page 4

Special harvest thanks giving services will be held in the Baptist Church at Lawrence on Sunday. Rev. A. C. Donaldson will conduct the service at 11 a.m. and a…

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