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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1938

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16th ANNIVERSARY St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, South Grafton a Brief Retrospect

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 8

For amny years prior to the opening of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, South Grafton Presbyterian journeyed to Grafton in order to join the…

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£40,000 OFFERED To Show Peace Film Widow Wants Church Screenings. London, February 19

Daily Examiner · Friday 11 March 1938 · page 12

An 80-year-old English woman, who does not wish her name to be disclosed, has offered to spend £40,000 on the showing of a peace film…

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Grafton Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 4

On Thursday night next, as advertised, a joint meeting of the Session and Committees of Management of the Grafton Presbyterian Church is to be…

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Methodist Harvest Festival

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 4

The Rev. D. A. Clarke will conduct harvest festival services at the Grafton Methodist Church to-morrow at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. There will be…

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FAREWELL Methodist Choir Function Presentation to Mrs. D. A. CLARKE

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 4

About twenty members of the Grafton Methodist Choir, together with officials of the church, gathered at the home of the conductor, Ald. B. C…

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Welcome Social Grafton Baptist Church REV. W. S. and Mrs. Cowling

Daily Examiner · Saturday 12 March 1938 · page 2

A welcome social was tendered to Rev. W. S. Cowling and Mrs. Cowling and family last Thursday night at the Grafton Baptist Church, there bei[?]…

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Ordination and Induction Rev. Dudley G. C. s' Trotter, M.A. Maclean Free Presbyterian Church Maclean

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 8

Probably never in the history of church life on the Lower Clarence was witnessed a more religious devotion fervor than marked the ordination and…

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Erection of New Manse Ornament For South Grafton Presbyterian Church Effort Visit of the Moderator Civic Reception And Dedication Ceremony

Daily Examiner · Monday 14 March 1938 · page 6

Occupying a commanding site at South Grafton overlooking the aerodrome and the sports grounds the new Presbyterian Manse, which has been erected in Ridge street, near the intersection of Bligh street, was dedicated Saturday afternoon by the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New…

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Presbyterian Church Moderator Visiting Coffs

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 1

Next Friday, 18th inst., the Presbyterians in Coffs Harbour and district are to be visited by the Moderator of the State Assembly of the…

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Church of England

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 3

On Sunday next, March 20, the Bishop of Grafton (Rt. Rev. J. W. Ashton, D.D.), will preach at a farewell service in Christ Church…

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JUBILEE Lawrence Baptist Church Sydney Preacher Present

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 4

The jubilee of the Lawrence Baptist Church commenced with a thanksgiving service on Sunday morning when the church was tastefully…

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VALEDICTORY Departure Of Mr. B. T. Barnes Christ Church Cathedral Council

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 4

Members of the Bishop-in-Councll and the Cathedral Council met yesterday at the Diocesan Registry and presented Mr. B. T. Barnes with a pair of…

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Civic Reception to Presbyterian Moderator

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 4

The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales, Right Rev. A. Campbell Grieve, will be tendered a civic reception at the Grafton…

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Visiting Minister Service At Baptist Church Address by Rev. R. S. PICKET

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 16 March 1938 · page 6

The Baptist community of Grafton were honored by a visit of the head of their denomination, when the President of the Baptist Union of New South…

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16th Anniversary Celebrations St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, South Grafton

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 2

Crowded congregations were present at the 16th anniversary of the opening of St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, South Grafton, on Sunday last…

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Civic Reception Presbyterian Moderator Visit to Grafton Impressed with Local Beauties

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 4

Members of the Grafton Presbyterian congregation were given an opportunity of meeting and hearing yesterday the Moderator of the…

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Coramba Methodist Flower [?]

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 18 March 1938 · page 2

The annual flower show [?] of Coramba Methodist Ch[?] in the School of Arts last [?] afternoon and night attracted [?]…

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Local and General Coutts' Crossing Methodist and Presbyterian Exhibition

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 4

This annual Coutts' Crossing Methodist and Presbyterian Exhibition and Sale of Work in the Coronation Hall on Wednesday, 30th inst., comprises…

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Jubilee Services Lawrence Baptist Church Historical Review

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 7

The celebrations of the Lawrence Baptist Church jubilee were continued on Tuesday by a public meeting the church. The meeting was preceded…

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Luke's Church, North Grafton

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 March 1938 · page 4

No Evensong will be held on Sunday evening, to allow parishioners to attend the Cathedral for the Bishop's farewell…

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