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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Churches

Churches, 1940

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War Aims Answer by Churchill Too Early Yet Except for General Statement London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 17 October 1940 · page 5

"The time has not yet come to declare our war aims, beyond the most carefully considered general statements already made," declared the…

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News From the Churches Presbyterian Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 2

The annual Sunday School picnic of the Grafton Presbyterian Church was held on Saturday last at the showground, and a most enjoyable day was…

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South Grafton Methodist Circuit

Daily Examiner · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the South Grafton Methodist Circuit was held on Wednesday, October 9. A representative gathering was present and routine…

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Church News Church of England

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 6

On Sunday we are looking forward to the visit of Archdeacon Tress from Kempsey. He will preach at each country service and in the…

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Church of England The Bishop's Visit

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Friday 18 October 1940 · page 4

Coffs Harbour Parish of the Church of England was heartened by a visit from Dr. Stevenson, Bishop of Grafton, at the…

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Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 October 1940 · page 4

The Sunday School Anniversary services will be held to-morrow (Sunday) at 11 a.m., 3.15 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. at Grafton Methodist Church. All three…

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Local and General Parish Hall Extensions

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 2

Alteratious just completed to the Parish Hall, Coffs Harbour are to be officially opened at the dance next Saturday night. The stage has been…

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47 Million Churchills. Rome

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 October 1940 · page 5

According to the newspaper "I[?] Telegraph's" Berlin correspondent, Germans are surprised at the way Britain is holding out. "After…

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Churchill's Ringing Call to Frenchmen "We Are on Hitler's Track" "We Will Destroy Him And His Gang'' Rearm Your Spirits Ere It Is Too Late Germany Plans To Stamp Out France As A Nation LONDON

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 5

"We are on Hitler's track. So are our friends across the Atlantic. It [?] cannot destroy us we will surely destroy him and all his gang. Therefore have hope and faith because all will come right," declared the Prime Minister, Mr. Churchill, to-night, in a broadcast to France…

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Trade Mission From Dutch East Indies on Visit to Australia. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 October 1940 · page 5

Three representatives of the Netherlands East Indies arrived in Sydney by plane to-day to study various phases of Australian industry…

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News From the Churches Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 3

A meeting of the trustees of the church was held at the Parsonage on Wednesday night. The meeting expressed its sympathy with Mr. Clive…

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Church News Church of England

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 25 October 1940 · page 6

The visits of Archdeacon Mr. Bingham were very enjoyable and both visitors were able to see something of the work which goes on…

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Closer Bonds N.Z. And Australia Sir Herbert Gepp's Mission. Wellington, (N.z.)

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 October 1940 · page 2

The Australian Government Adviser on Geophysical Affairs, Sir Herbert Gepp, who is in New Zealand, while discussing the Australian use of…

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Christ the King Feast Day Honored Procession at St. Mary's Catholic Church

Daily Examiner · Monday 28 October 1940 · page 3

Over 1000 adherents of the Catholic Church took part in a demonstration, of faith at St. Mary's Church, Grafton, yesterday afternoon, when the…

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S. Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 3

A concert in which the young people of the Methodist Church, South Grafton, and assisting artists, took part, was held in the above church on…

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News From the Churches Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 3

The Sunday School picnic was held last Saturday. Two buses conveyed the children, teachers and parents to McPherson's Crossing, where all…

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Church News Church of England

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 1 November 1940 · page 6

The war continues to extend and our faith in God must eve" deepen to nerve us on to play an ever-increasing part in the war-effort…

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Local and General Grafton Methodist Church

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 November 1940 · page 4

Services in the Grafton Methodist Church on Sunday will be conducted by Rev. E. T. Walker. Miss Elva Creighton will be the soloist at the morning…

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From Thailand a Goodwill Mission. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 1

A goodwill mission from Thailand (Siam) was expected to arrive in Sydney next Thursday, said the Minister for External Affairs, Sir F. Stewart…

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Church Services Church of England

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 5 November 1940 · page 2

Nov. 10.—S. John's 7 a.m.(H.C.) and 11 a.m. (H.C.), Children's Service 10 a.m. S. Aidan's. 8 a.m. (H.C.) and 7.30 p.m. Upper Orara 2 p.m…

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