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Northern Rivers · Churches

Churches, 1907

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No Courting in Church

Northern Star · Saturday 14 September 1907 · page 4

In Cornish chapels in invariable rule is for the men to sit on the side of the building and the women on the other. A visitor and his fiancee, who are staying in the…

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Proposal to Unite All Free Churches. London

Northern Star · Monday 16 September 1907 · page 3

The Rev. F. B. Meyer conceived a scheme to unite all the Free Churches of the Empire in one Free Church Federation. After conducting a National Ministry…

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Dunoon Methodist Church

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 September 1907 · page 3

The anniversary services of this church were held on Sunday and the church was crowded. The Rev. Westbrook preached in the morning and the Rev. B. Dinning in…

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Spring Fair. in Aid of Methodist Church

Northern Star · Thursday 19 September 1907 · page 2

The above was opened in the Federal [?] yesterday under very favourable auspices. On entering [?] struck with the fairy[?] appearance given by the[?]…

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Methodist Union. London

Northern Star · Thursday 19 September 1907 · page 3

The "Methodist News" says the connection of the Bible Christians and United Methodists Free Churches celebrated their union in the United Methodist Free Church…

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Presbyterian Flower Show

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1907 · page 4

THE schedule of prizes for the Presbyterian Flower Show is published in this issue, and owing to the successful canvas made by the ladies, no less than £30 is…

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Dragging Dogs From Church

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1907 · page 11

Complaint is often made nowadays that people won't go to church. In the old days, the editor of the "Quiver" recalls in his latest number, It was a…

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The Welsh Church. Government's Next Attack. Amusing Letter From Mr Lloyd-george

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 20 September 1907 · page 12

With the approval of the Prime Minister, Mr Lloyd-Georgo has, according to the "Daily Mail" of 25th June, written an important…

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A Retiring Moderator's Speech. People Estranged From the Church. Their Indictment of Clergy. People Must Go Back to the Beginning. Adelaide

Northern Star · Friday 20 September 1907 · page 3

The retiring Moderator of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of South Australia delivered a striking speech at the opening of the Assembly. He said it was…

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Church of Christ

Northern Star · Friday 20 September 1907 · page 2

The members of the Church of Christ at Lismore have succeeded in securing the services of Mr. Hugh T. Morrison, of Wellington, N.Z., as evangelist in the place…

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Methodist Church Anniversary Service

Northern Star · Monday 23 September 1907 · page 2

The anniversary of the Lynwood Methodist Church was celebrated on Sunday, 15th, by special services. The Rev. E. Coplin Thomas of Clunes conducted the morning service…

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Clunes Presbyterian Church, Induction of Rev. Foster H. BARDWELL

Northern Star · Monday 23 September 1907 · page 3

On Wednesday afternoon in the Public Hall Clunes, the Presbytery of the Clarence, met the local congregation to induct the RevFoster H. Bardwell, M.A., as Minister of the…

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Presbyterian Assembly. Dr. Frackleton's Petition Rejected. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 23 September 1907 · page 3

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Australia, sitting at Adelaide, refused to receive a petition from Rev. Dr. Frackleton abainst the decision of the…

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New Presbyterian Church

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 September 1907 · page 2

Very good progress has been made with the building of the now Presbyterian Church in Keen-street and the timbers for the roofing have now been nearly all got…

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Dunoon Methodist Church. Anniversary Celebrations

Northern Star · Thursday 26 September 1907 · page 3

The Sunday services connected with the above were conducted on Sunday last by Mr. P. A. Westbrook at 11 a.m. and Rev., B. Dinning at 7 p.m. The attendance on…

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Anglican Synod. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 27 September 1907 · page 3

An interesting discussion took place at the Anglican Synod respecting the right of the poorer parishes to have the choice of their own clergymen…

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Metohdist Church Buildings. Taree

Northern Star · Saturday 28 September 1907 · page 5

The new Weslcyan Church at Coopernook was opened on Tuesday by Rev. F. Colwell of Newcastle. It is also decided to build a commodious Wesleyan Church at Wingham…

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Church of England.—rev. Mr. Cox Leaving for Hillgrove

Northern Star · Monday 30 September 1907 · page 2

The parish of Hillgrove having fallen vacant in consequence of the promotion of Rev. H. R. Nixon to Hellingen, the charge has been offered to, and accepted by, the…

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Fire at Scot's Church. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 30 September 1907 · page 3

A fire was discovered at the Scots' Church this morning. Fortunately it was delected before much damage was' done, but one of the offices connected with the…

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Opening of a New Church. Murwillumbah

Northern Star · Tuesday 1 October 1907 · page 3

St. Michael's Roman Catholic Church at Crystal Creek was opened on Sunday by Bishop Doyle. There was a large congregation, and the collection amounted to £75 in [?]…

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