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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1934

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Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1934 · page 4

Rev. Percival Hope, B.A., delivered a humorous and interesting address entitled "The Spirit of Anzac; the Digger, Humorous and Otherwise," to a good…

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Upper Orara Methodist Concert

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 26 June 1934 · page 1

After three attempts to hold the Methodist Concert at Upper Orara the third was successful and there was a very good attendence at the…

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Nana Glen Methodist Concert Party Programme at Upper Orara. (Contributed)

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 26 June 1934 · page 4

After being twice postponed on account of wet weather, the Nana Glen Methodist concert party staged their programme in the hall at Upper Orara on Wednesday…

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Methodist Church Tea Meeting and Concert Successful Function

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 June 1934 · page 6

The annual tea meeting and concert of the Grafton Methodist Church was held last night, and was well attended at both sessions…

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£800 Picture for Church

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 27 June 1934 · page 7

An anonymous donor has purchased Rupert Bunny's picture, "Abraham Sacrificing [?] at a cost of £800, and [?]sented it to Wesley Church, Melbourne…

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The Original Church (Copyright)

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 June 1934 · page 7

The old Church of England at the corner of Duke and Victoria streets, the site of the Cathedral. This Church was used by worshippers prior to the erection of the Cathedral…

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Cathedral Church Foundation Stone Laid On June 24, 1874 a Picturesque Ceremony

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 June 1934 · page 8

On Wednesday last, the first stone of the Cathedral Church, Graf ton, was laid by the Bishop of Grafton and Armidale (Right Rev. Jas. F. Turner, D.D.). The…

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CONVERSAZIONE Work Of Church Of England Eloquent Addresses by Visiting Clergy £1500 Towards Cost of Nave

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 June 1934 · page 3

The memorable and historic cere, many attending the Christ Church Cathedral jubilee celebrations yesterday afternoon was followed by a…

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1884—Jubilee Celebrations of Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton—1934 Church of England on the Clarence Its Rise And Progress Diocesan and Parochial Organisation an Interesting Historical Review

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 June 1934 · page 7

Shortly after entering on journalistic duties on the staff of the "Examiner," I became, engaged in reporting the proceedings attendant on the opening of the Cathedral in 1884 by the Primate of Sydney, Dr. Barry, including a lecture by his Lordship on the appropriate subject of progress. The…

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Silver Jubilee Christ Church Cathedral Grafton

Daily Examiner · Thursday 28 June 1934 · page 7

Sunday last, July 25, was the 25th anniversary of Christ Church Cathedral and the Rev. Willoughby flower who M.A., was Archdeacon here some 12 or l3…

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Presbyterian Social

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 29 June 1934 · page 1

The social evening in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night in aid of the Scotch Fair funds was very well attended and very enjoyable. Mrs. M…

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Christ Church Cathedral Jubilee Celebrations Week of Religious Festival Yesterday's Concluding Services

Daily Examiner · Monday 2 July 1934 · page 2

The celebrations in connection with the jubilee of Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton, were concluded yesterday, when services were held throughout the day and were all largely attended in spite of the fact that the weather was showery in the morning and remained threatening…

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Completed Canberra Presbyterian Cathedral Cost £50,000. CANBERRA

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 5

Erected at a cost of approximately £50,000, the Presbyterian Cathedral at Canberra will shortly be dedicated and opened. The date has been tentatively…

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Bicycles Stolen While Owners at Church

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 4

Two new and expensive bicycles, the property of Masters Eric and Ron Zietsch were stolen from outside St. Luke's Church of England, Mary street, Grafton, on…

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To Seek Witnesses Peace Mission to Caledon Bay. Darwin

Daily Examiner · Thursday 5 July 1934 · page 1

Another peace expedition to Groot Island and Caledon Bay district has been sanctioned by the Minister for the Interior, to seek native witnesses who can…

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Legacy to Kyogle Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 4

The Irwin bequest for the Kyogle Presbyterian Church totals £1460. The late Mr. Irwin was always a stalwart supporter of the church, and in his lifetime…

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Lismore Presbyterian Induction

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 11

"At the first communion service in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Lismore, in 1871, only five people sat at the Lord's table. To-day the church has 425…

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New Minister Rev. W. Mullan Presbyterian Church Welcome "A Super-optimist."

Daily Examiner · Saturday 7 July 1934 · page 8

The Rev. W. Mullan, who was recently inducted into the Grafton charge of the Presbyterian Church, was accorded a hearty welcome by the congregation and…

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Catholic Men Communion Breakfast a Great Demonstration Bishop Farrelly on Catholic Action

Daily Examiner · Monday 9 July 1934 · page 1

"I congratulate the men of Grafton and the neighbouring parishes on this magnificent demonstration of their Catholic faith and I pray that…

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'MENACE' R.C. Church Policy 'World Power' Loyal Orange Lodge Speech. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 10 July 1934 · page 5

At the annual Loyal Orange Institution demonstration in Sydney Town Hall a motion was carried protesting, against preference being given to any…

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