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Churches, 1904

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A Church Choir on Strike

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1904 · page 2

THE strike among the coal-miners at Outtrim, which has dragged on for nearly a year, and is now almost dead, owing to the introduction of free…

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Anglican Bishop's Comments

Northern Star · Wednesday 3 February 1904 · page 7

In an interview at Perth regarding Bishop Gibney's Bunbury speech, Bishop Riley, of the Anglican Church, [?]:—" I quite agree with Bishop Gibney about the…

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Opening of New Methodist Church, Rous

Northern Star · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 4

On Sunday last the new Methodist Church at Rous was opened for Divine Service, when Rev. W. J. Walker conducted the service to large congregations…

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The Mission to Thibet

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 6 February 1904 · page 7

Am important incident is the despatch of an armed expedition from India to Thibet. Here, too, it is Russia's designs and policy that have set our Indian…

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New Methodist Church

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 12 February 1904 · page 4

On Sunday next, at Coraki, the new Methodist Church in that town will be opened, the preacher for the occasion being the Rev. J. Bathgate. On the…

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Correspondence. Methodist Church V. Liquor Act. (To the Editor of the Richmond River Express.)

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 16 February 1904 · page 2

SIR,—Regarding certain statements made by me at our service on Sunday night last, permit me to make some remarks. I was to-day asked, was it true that I had…

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Church News

Northern Star · Wednesday 17 February 1904 · page 8

A circular has been addressed to the memhern of I hi- Church of England In the diocese of Grafton and Armidale with reference to the present, stale of Blshopscotirt, Armidale…

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Coraki Methodist Church

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 19 February 1904 · page 4

THE want of a proper place of worship has been long felt by the Methodist body at Coraki, and last year it was decided to make a special effort to erect a suitable building…

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St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. Induction of Rev. M. KIRKPATRICK

Northern Star · Saturday 20 February 1904 · page 4

On Wednesday the Presbytery of theClarence met at Lismore in St. Paul's Church. Rev. G. Chalmers. Moderator of Presbytery, presiding, Revs. J. Strang (Casino),M. Henry,…

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The Dowie Mission. Another Disorderly Meeting

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 February 1904 · page 2

The forces of disorder again triumphed at the Town-hall last Wednesday night. Mr. Dowie's meeting ended abruptly, amidst mild confusion. Mr. Volivar, the…

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Methodist Concert

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 4

IN connection with the opening celebrations of the new Methodist Church at Coraki, a concert was given in the Bridge-street Hall on Wednesday evening last by the members of the Lismore…

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R.c. Church, Woodburn

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1904 · page 4

ON Sunday last his Lordship Bishop Doyle opened and blessed the new R.C. Church at South Woodburn, afterwards holding service in the building, which was filled with a large…

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Union of the Churches

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Tuesday 8 March 1904 · page 3

ONE of the most pronounced features in connection with the Protestant Churches of Australia recently is the desire for closer union, which…

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Mr. Dowie in Melbourne. a Minister Stands Up for His Church

Northern Star · Wednesday 9 March 1904 · page 2

At Mr. Dowie's service at Melbourne on Thursday in the Zion Tabernacle there was a lively scene, despite the fact that there were but a few hundred persons…

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Local News. Methodist Conference

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 11 March 1904 · page 4

In reference to the change of Methodist Ministers in the different circuits, in the second reading the name of the Rev. A. Burns, of Fiji, stood for Casino, but, as…

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Local News. Methodist Church

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 4

In connection with the Methodist Church of this district, we have been informed that the Rev. G. Furner, a brother of Mr. O. Furner, who, a short…

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Afraid to go to Church

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1904 · page 6

An old country village rector, while walking out one day, noticed an aged man in front of him hobbling along as fast as his legs could carry him, and…

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Rating of Ghurch Property. Parish Halls Not Exempt

Northern Star · Wednesday 23 March 1904 · page 3

A decision bearing upon the rating of church property was given on Thursday afternoon at the Redforn Court. The Municips, Council of Botany have this…

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Presbyterian Church. Annual Tea Meeting and Concert

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 25 March 1904 · page 8

THE annual tea meeting and concert in connection with the Presbyterian Church, Casino, was held in the School of Arts on Tuesday night…

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Methodist Church

The Richmond River Express and Tweed Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1904 · page 4

On Sunday night last the Rev. C. Barker concluded his farewell services. A large congregation was present including members of the protestant…

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