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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1939

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Catholic Ball at Lawrence

Daily Examiner · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 4

The annual Catholic ball will be held at Lawrence on Saturday night. Durrington's orchestra will be supplying the music and an excellent supper will…

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Church News Church of England

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 15 September 1939 · page 6

The services on Sunday were exceptionally well attended and it is good to realise that so many people understand the religious significance…

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Lawrence Catholic Social

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 September 1939 · page 4

To-night, at Lawrence, dance patrons are assured of an excellent function, when the annual Catholic social will be held. Durrington's full…

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Special Prizes Presbyterian Fair

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 September 1939 · page 4

For the Presbyterian Fair to be held in the Trocadero on October 5, special prizes have been given for the cooking section. These include classes for…

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Church of Christ

Daily Examiner · Saturday 16 September 1939 · page 4

Both services at the, Church cf Christ. Grafton, will be conducted by visiting speakers to-morrow (Sunday). In the morning, Mr. B. C…

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News From the Churches (This column is conducted by the Grafton and District Ministers' Fraternal). Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Monday 18 September 1939 · page 6

Intercessory services last Sunday week were well attended. Again on Monday evening a company met in the church for prayer. It is the minister's…

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COWPER Methodist Function Tea Meeting and Concert

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 1

The annual tea meeting and concert of the Brushgrove-Cowper Methodists took place in the Brushgrove Literary Institute on Wednesday, September 6…

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First Session of Tenth Synod the Diocese of Grafton Bishop Stevenson's Presidential Address Delivered at Christ Church Cathedral the War Clouds of Europe "Hateful, But Necessary Task"

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 19 September 1939 · page 7

"Last year we met soon after the brave attempt of Mr. Chamberlain to keep the world from war, but now in spite of all the effort that has been made that war has been forced upon us. The British Commonwealth of Nations has responded nobly and though we all loathe the task that has been…

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Catholic Social at Lawrence

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 September 1939 · page 4

Another big Catholic socia[?] held at Lawrence on Saturday, October 7. Durrington's full orchestra will be providing the music and euchre will be…

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Diocese of Grafton Second Day Of Synod Reports of Church Activities Missionary Work and Finances Parish Classification And Quotas

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 20 September 1939 · page 3

There was a good attendance of both clerical and lay representatives when the Synod of the Diocese of Grafton was resumed at the Cathedral Hall…

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Methodist Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 2

In the list of stallholders of the Grafton Methodist Flower Show, published last week,the following names were inadvertently omitted: From the sweets…

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Maclean Presbyterian Flower Show

Daily Examiner · Thursday 21 September 1939 · page 6

In the report of the Maclean Presbyterian Flower Show and sale of work, the names of Mrs. F. Shannon and Miss K. Mclntyre were…

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Methodist Church

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 3

At Coffs Methodist Church next Sunday night Rev. A. E. Brawn will preach on the subject, "Why Does God Allow War?" The results of the…

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South Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 2

A Sunday School meeting was held in the South Grafton Church on Tuesday evening. Increased attendances were reported in each…

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"UNOSTENTATIOUS" Women's Arid Girls' Work Diocesan Synod Reports Important Part in Parish Activities

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 7

In moving the adoption of the reports of the women's organi atione at the Synod of the Diocese of Grafton the Rev Canon Retiick stated that…

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Church News Church of England

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 6

Next Saturday and Sunday will be great days for us. On Saturday, at 2.30 the Bishop will open and dedicate the new G.F.S. Parish Hall. The…

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News From the Churches

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 2

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COURAGEOUS Loss Not Light One Churchill's Reference in Commons. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 22 September 1939 · page 5

The Admiralty announces three more survivors from the Courageous, and the number missing now total 576. The loss of such a valuable ship as…

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Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 4

To-morrow (Sunday) will be observed as Spring Sunday at the Grafton Methodist Church, and the church will be suitably decorated with many…

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Catholic Ball at Southgate

Daily Examiner · Saturday 23 September 1939 · page 4

The annual Catholic BALL at South gate will be held on Wednesday next, September 27. There will be free novelties. Particulars are advertised…

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