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Mid North Coast · Churches

Churches, 1937

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Church of England Consecration of Taylor's Arm Church

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 2

A red-letter day in the history of the Nambucca" Anglican Parish was Monday, August 9, when the Bishop of Grafton consecrated the Church…

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Catholic Sports

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 14 August 1937 · page 4

At the annual Catholic sports at Kempsey on Thursday the pupils of St. Joseph's Convent, Port Macquarie, were very successful. They annexed…

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Methodist Table Talk

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 14 August 1937 · page 5

The cheerio socials held in the Oxley Theatre, Port Macquarie, are attractions which provide three bright hours, more especially for the youths…

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Church of England Parish of Wingham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 2

During the month of August, the Parochial Council of the Church of England Parish of Wingham have been visiting the country centres, in…

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Cedar Party. Church of England Ball

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 3

The annual Ball in aid of the Church of England funds was held in the Cedar Party Public Hall on Thursday night last, and, despite the wet night,…

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Bulga Church of England Ball. Huge Success

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 17 August 1937 · page 3

The Bulga Church of England Ball was held at Little Plain Hall on Friday, 13th August, and despite showery weather attracted a large and…

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The Catholic School Sports at Kempsey. a Commentary

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 6

On Thursday last August, 12, 1937, it was quite evident that something of unusual importance was taking place in Kempsey; so I brushed me [?]ould…

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Ladies' Church Aid. 25th Birthday Celebration

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 6

The 25th birthday celebration of the Taree Methodist Ladies' Church Aid took place in the Methodist Hall on Tuesday night, August 10, when there…

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Methodist Church Y.p.s. Anniversary

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 5

On Sunday, August 15th, the Young People's Societies of the Methodist Church celebrated their first anniversary, when the Rev…

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Ladies' Church Aid. 25th. Birthday Celebration

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 7

The 25th birthday celebration of the Taree Methodist Ladles' Church Aid took place in the Methodist Hall on Tuesday night, August 10, when there…

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Sherwood Church of England Dance

Macleay Argus · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 4

On Wednesday night last a happy function was held at the Sherwood Hall in aid of Church of England funds, the attendance, which…

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Presbyterian Social

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 August 1937 · page 6

Low bowls of iceland poppies, nasturtiums, with other golden and autumn tinted blooms and and tips, made a delightful and appropriate spring setting…

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Sunday Sport and Church and State. To the Editor, "M. R. Times."

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 21 August 1937 · page 5

Sir,—Mr. Parsons has confessed by his letter on the above subject that the church han lost its spiritual power. Because it has lost the sword of the…

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Presbyterian Tea and Social

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 4

The annual Presbyterian tea and social held at the Church School Hall on Thursday night was well attended, and proved a most enjoyable…

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Concert in Presbyterian Hall

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 4

At a concert in the Presbyterian Hall. Wingham. on Monday night last, in connection with the Plain Stall at the forthcoming Fair (to take place on…

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Visit of Methodist President

Macleay Argus · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 4

The Rev. Wallace Deane, State President of the Methodist Church, paid a visit to Kempsey on Wednesday last. A tea meeting was held…

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Everlasting-Gospel Mission. Services in Elands Hall

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 4

The fourth series of evangelistic services at the Elands Hall, sponsored by the Everlasting-Gospel Mission, came to a close in the second week in August,…

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Wingham Methodist Girls' Comradeship. Fourth Birthday Party

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 4

The Wingham Methodist Girls' Comradeship celebrated their Fourth Birthday Party in the Sunday School Hall, on Thursday night last, 26th…

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Civic Reception. To Methodist President

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 28 August 1937 · page 4

On Tuesday afternoon, at the Port Macquarie Town Hall, a civic reception was tendered to the Rev. Wallace Deane, M.A., B.D., President of…

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Methodist President Visit to Taree

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 August 1937 · page 8

The Rev. Wallaee Deane, M.A., R.D., President of the Methodist Conference, and minister of the Burwood Church, arrived in Taree on Monday on the first…

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