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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Church News Church of England

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 19 July 1940 · page 6

Generally speaking the country services in this parish are most encouraging, and on Sunday there were good congregations at North…

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Grafton Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 July 1940 · page 4

Services will be held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Grafton, to- morrow (Sunday) at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m., and at Copmanhurst at 2 p.m…

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Britain's Agreement with Japan Burma Route Closed For Three Months Churchill Outlines Position to House "No Desire To Impose Peace On China" LONDON

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 July 1940 · page 5

"The Japanese Government reinvented the trenail of war materials to China over the Burma road as seriously affecting Anglo- Japanese relations," declared the Prime Minister. Mr. Churchill, in the House of Commons to- day. The Burmese Government, he said was suspending for three months…

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To Fight Nazism British Catholics "Sword Of The Spirit" New Church Party Formed London

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 5

A party has wen formed under the presidency of Cardinal Hinsley and called at his suggestion, "The Sword of the Spirit," to co-ordinate and…

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Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 6

On Tuesday night, Rev. E. T. Walker gave an address on "Missionary Enterprise in New Britain." The meeting was presided over by Rev. P. H. Bolte, of…

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News From the Churches Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 6

Next Sunday will mark the second anniversary of the induction of Rev. J. W. Miller to the Grafton charge. At the morning service next Sunday…

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Church of England Mid-Clarence Parish Annual Meeting at Ulmarra. Ulmarra

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 6

The Rev. A. J. Smith presided over a large gathering at the annual mating of the Mid-Clarence parish of the Church of England, which was held in…

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Church of England Annual Meeting "Probably Best Year Since Foundation"

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 5

The annual meeting of parishioners of St. Stephen's Dorrigo, on Wednesday evening, was a very happy gathering, a fact contributed to, no…

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Church News Church of England

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 6

The visit of Mrs. Moyes and Mrs. Stevenson was a memorable occasion and it was good to see present such a large number of M.U. members…

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Soldiers Shelter Christ Church Cathedral, Grafton

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 July 1940 · page 7

The weekly acknowledgment with thanks for gifts to the soldiers' shelter at the Cathedral grounds, is as follows: Palmer and Sons, load of bricks for…

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Grafton Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 July 1940 · page 4

The services in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Grafton, to-morrow (Sunday) will mark the second anniversary of the minister's induction. At…

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Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 July 1940 · page 4

Divine services on Sunday at Grafton Methodist Church will be held in the morning at 11 o'clock and in the evening at 7.30. Rev. E. T. Walker wili…

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Presbyterian Church First Minister Of St. Andrew's Memorial Tablet Unveiled

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 July 1940 · page 4

Special services were held both morning and evening yesterday at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Grafton. The minister of the church. Rev…

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Eatonsville Church of England Annual Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 6

The Rev. M. Atterbury -Thomas presided at the annual meeting of the Church of England at Eatonsville, which was held last week…

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Church of England Parochial District Of Copmanhurst Annual Meeting

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 6

The Rev. M. Atterbury -Thomas presided over a well represented gathering of parishioners at the annual meeting of the Paroch[?]al District of Copmanhurst, held at the…

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St. Andrew's Church Tablet To First Minister Daughter Visiting Grafton

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 July 1940 · page 4

A historic occasion in the Grafton [?]…

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Maclean Anglican Church Annual Vestry Meeting Successful Year

Daily Examiner · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Vestry was held in the Literary Institute, Maclean, on Monday night and was well attended by [?]…

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News From the Churches This column is conducted by the [?] Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 3

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Church News Church of England

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 6

The annual meeting was a very happy one and as well attended as usual. It we can continue to progress in the financial year ahead,…

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A Churchill Story

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 2 August 1940 · page 4

The story is told of Winston Churchill that some years ago, shortly after he had left the Conservative side of the House of Commons for…

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