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Churches, 1903

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The Governor's Visit. Church of England Fete

Macleay Argus · Saturday 7 November 1903 · page 11

THE following letter has been received by the Rev. A. R. Martin from the Private Secretary to Sir Harry Rawson.--" In reply to your letter of the 24th instant, which I…

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Taree Methodist Sunday School. Anniversary Celebrations

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 November 1903 · page 3

THE anniversary of the above Sunday School was celebrated on Sunday last by special services. The church had been very tastefully decorated for the occasion with garlands of flowers and greenery,…

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Church of England Excursion

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 November 1903 · page 3

THE church of England excursion on King's Birthday, in aid of the Building Fund of the Oxley Island Church, was--like the two excursions to the Old Bar--well patronised, and the trip proved to be a…

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Presbyterian Social

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 November 1903 · page 3

A SOCIAL of a most pleasant and enjoyable character was held at the Smith-street Presbyterian Church on Wednesday night last. The Rev. John Taylor presided, and there…

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The Church of England Fete

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 12 November 1903 · page 4

The Spring Fete and Industrial Exhibition to be opened by his excellency at the Show Ground on November 23, promises to be one of the most unique and successful affairs of…

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New Catholic Archbishop

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 November 1903 · page 2
Also in The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer

Dr. Bourne, the new Archbishop of Westminster, was a favourite of the late Pope, and last May, when passing through Venice, he had a long interview with…

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Grafton Methodist Synod

Macleay Argus · Saturday 14 November 1903 · page 7

AT the public meeting that followed the welcome tea Rev. W. J. Walker delivered an address on " How to attach our young people to Christ and Methodism." He…

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Church of England Sports

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 19 November 1903 · page 4

The sports programme in connection with the above will commence at 11 a.m., and during the forenoon the pavilion will be open The opening ceremony will be…

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Local News. Methodist Sunday School, Frederickton

Macleay Argus · Saturday 21 November 1903 · page 8

The annual picnic and concert in connectiou with this School was held on Wednesday last. The afternoon and evening were spent in the usual…

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Opening of the Bobin Anglican Church

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 2 December 1903 · page 2

The above church (named St. Stephens) was officially opened on Saturday, 27th November, by the Rev. E. H. Wright, Rector of Wingbam, assisted by the Rev. R. H…

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Church of England Fete

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 3 December 1903 · page 4

The presence of the vice regal party at the Church of England industrial exhibition and fete attracted a very large attendance at the show ground on Monday week last. The…

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Mr. M'Kinnon's Charges Against the "Catholic Press."

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 5 December 1903 · page 8

The Catholic Press, in its issue of Nov. 26, replies to Mr. M'Kinnon's charges made at his Coolongolook meeting, as reported in the M. R. Times of Nov. 18, and we have been requested to publish the following…

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Opening of St. Stephen's Church, Bobin

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 5 December 1903 · page 5

AFTER many years of holding service in a private house, the church-folk of Bobin have erected a commodions and well -appointed church, to be known as the Church of St. Stephen, standing boldly and…

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N. S. W. Aborigines' Mission. Lantern Entertainment at Taree

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 16 December 1903 · page 2

On Monday last in the school of Arts, Mr Telfer, missionary from the Mackay River, gave a very interesting lautern lecture on the work carried on by the above mission. Mr. S. T. Lean occupied the chair, and the building was full…

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Church of England. Visit of the Rev. P. S. WADDY, M. A.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 16 December 1903 · page 2

ON Friday evening last, in the Belmore Hall, Taree, the Rev. P. 6. Waddy, M. A., rector of Stockton, gave a magic lantern entertainment and lecture in support of the New Guinea Church of England Mission Fund. Notwithstanding the…

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Anniversary of Kempsey Methodist Sunday Schools

Macleay Argus · Saturday 19 December 1903 · page 10

THE Anniversary of the Central Kempsey Methodist Sunday Schools was celebrated on Sunday, Dec. 13th, when three services were conducted in the Smith-street Church…

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Taree Methodist Sunday School

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Thursday 24 December 1903 · page 9

THE annual teachers' meeting in connection with the above Sunday School was held in the church on Friday night last--the Rev. B. Lane occupying the chair. There was a good attendance of teachers and…

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Church of England -- Parish of Tares. Christmas Services

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Thursday 31 December 1903 · page 5

DURING Christmastide there were special services, as usual, in connection with the Church of England-- parish of Tares. At the Church of S. John the Divine, Taree, on Christmas Day, the Rev. R. H…

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Methodist Church, Cundletown. Presentation to Miss Hair

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Thursday 31 December 1903 · page 2

AN interesting ceremony took place in the Methodist Church, Cundletown, last Sunday evening. The church was crowded, the congregation being the largest since it was opened. Just before the…

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