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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1932

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Church Services. (Sunday next, except where otherwise stated)

Daily Examiner · Saturday 9 July 1932 · page 7

Church of England. The Bishop of Grafton will preach at O.B.X. Creek at 11 a.m. to-morrow (Sunday)…

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Lack of Confidence Churchmen Should Set Standard. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 5

Preaching at the Croydon Congregational Church last night, the Premier (Mr. Stevens) asked: '' Why does not the Church declare far right and truth, and…

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Service by Candle Light Church Unable to Pay Lighting Account. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 12 July 1932 · page 5

Last night's service at Christ Church, St. Laurence, was held by candle light and by acetylene lamp. It appears the church owes between £40 and £50 on its…

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Methodist Church "Back to Church Sunday."

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 13 July 1932 · page 4

The services at the Grafton Methodist Church, on Sunday next, morning and evening, will be conducted by the Rev. H. C. Foreman, M.A., of Sydney,…

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In Memory of a Pioneer Late Mr. Jas. Edwards Service at Methodist Church

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 5

A memorial service to the late Mr. James Edwards, who recently met his death under sad circumstances, was conducted by the Rev. E. T. Walker…

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Church Mail Bag School

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 15 July 1932 · page 2

The Church of England Mail Bag School at work in the Diocese of Grafton makes it possible for children living away from centres of…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Examination

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1932 · page 4

The annual Welfare of Youth examination will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Grafton, at 2.30 p.m. today. It is expected that 40 candidates…

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Catholic Younger Set Ball

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1932 · page 4

An outstanding feature on the official programme for "Bridge Week" is the Catholic Younger Set Ball to be held at St. Mary's School Hall, Grafton, on…

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South Grafton Presbyterian Sunday School

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1932 · page 4

In connection with the "Back to Grafton" movement, the South Grafton Presbyterian Sunday School is arranging a special service for Sunday, at 7 p.m…

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Diocese of Grafton Cathedral Parish Parishioners' Annual Meeting Soldiers' Memorial Chapel

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1932 · page 3

The parishioners of Christ Church Cathedral parish held their annual meeting at the Parish Hall, Grafton, on Thursday night. There was a large…

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Note of Thank Giving Christ Church Cathedral

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 July 1932 · page 6

The note of thanksgiving will dominate the worship in the Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday. The Holy Communion will be celebrated…

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Methodist Church the President's Visit

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1932 · page 7

Overflowing congregations, inspiring singing, both congregational and choral, eloquent preaching and the presence of large numbers of visitors were features…

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Free Presbyterian Church "The Fere on the Altar."

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1932 · page 7

At the Free Presbyterian Church, Grafton, on Sunday, The Rev. H. W. Ramsay based his remarks on Lev. vi: 3, "The lire shall ever be burning upon the altar…

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CATHOLIC v. Bucca Creek

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 19 July 1932 · page 3

A team from Coffs Catholic Club went to Central Bucca on Sunday and defeated a local team by 16 sets 100 games to 2 sets 52 games. A…

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'Back to Grafton' Services. Presbyterian Church the Cathedral Visiting Clergy Assist. "Our Unpossessed Possessions'''

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1932 · page 7

Some 150 communicants were present at Christ Church Cathedral at 7.30 a.m. on Sunday, when the Bishop of the Diocese celebrated the Holy Communions Special services in connection with "Back to Grafton Week" were conducted in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, both morning and evening, on…

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Grafton Baptist Church "Bridging the Gulf."

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1932 · page 7

Special services were held in the Grafton Baptist Church on Sunday in connection with the "Back to Grafton Week" celebrations…

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"Hypocrites" Inside and Outside the Church. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 July 1932 · page 5

In a sermon at the Petersham Baptist Church, the Rev. J. Robertson stated there might be hypocrites inside the church, but there were thousands more…

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Catholic Younger Set Ball

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 July 1932 · page 6

One of the principal attractions for to-night will be the Catholic Younger Set ball, to be held at St. Mary's School Hall at 8.15 for which elaborate and novel…

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'Back to Grafton' South Grafton Presbyterian Church Services. "The Distant Days."

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 July 1932 · page 2

Speaking at the South Grafton Presbyterian Church tasty Sunday morning, the Rev. James Gillespie began his address by remarking that it was a pity it bad not…

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Vice-regal Ball Catholic Younger Set Presentation of Debutantes

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 July 1932 · page 5

The Catholic Younger Set Ball, the marked significance of which was the presentation of 14 charming young ladies to Australia's Governor General, Sir Isaac…

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