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Churches, 1908

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Methodist Church. Valedictory and Presentation

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 January 1908 · page 4

A valedictory social was tendered to MK. P. A. Westbrook, retiring Circuit Missionrory, on Friday night, December 17, in the Methodist Church, Lismdre…

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Intirstate Church Cricket. Brisbane

Northern Star · Saturday 4 January 1908 · page 7

In the Inter state Church Union cricket match. Victo in v. [?]nsland, to-day the visitors won by an innings and 6 runs. The previous match played on Wednesday…

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Mr Churchill's Tour. His Time in Malta

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 10 January 1908 · page 12

Mr Churchill must have had a great time in Malta. This is how a local paper, "Glahan," begins "Our Welcome" to the visitor:—…

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Glastonbury Abbey Presented to Church of England. London

Northern Star · Saturday 11 January 1908 · page 4

Mr. Jardine, the American purchaser of the historic Glastonbury Abbey in Somersetshire, has presented it to the Church of England…

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Methodist Church

Northern Star · Thursday 16 January 1908 · page 2

At a meeting of the trustees of the Methodist Church held on Tuesday evening, it, was decided to open the now hall, which is to be Called "Richmond Hall," on…

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Church Siege. Bailiff's Forces-held at Bay. Doors Broken Open

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1908 · page 7

There was an amusing sequel on 31st October to the dispute in regard to the non-payment of rates, amounting to L16, between the Paddington Borough…

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The Church of Gray's Elegy. Offered for Sale

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1908 · page 6

Messrs. Curtis and Henson have offered for sale, at Tokenhouse Yard, by order of Mr Wilberforce Bryant's executors, the freehold property near…

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Newcastle Disaster. Big Earth Creep. Widespread Damage. Anglican Cathedral Ruined. Ground Still Moving. NEWCASTLE

Northern Star · Saturday 18 January 1908 · page 4

There was a serious recurrence of the creep last night, and it seems to be almost as serious as the previous one. The Anglican cathedral in practically…

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Speech by Mr. Winston Churchill. LONDON

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 January 1908 · page 3

Speaking at the National Liheral Club banquet Mr. Winston Churchill said he was astonished at the fertility and resources of the countries he had visited. He said he…

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Speech by Mr. Winston Churchill

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 22 January 1908 · page 6

SPEAKING at the National Liberal Club banquet in London on Saturday night, Mr. Winston Churchill, who has just returned from his African tour, said…

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Presbyterian Church

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 4

A MEETING of the committee of the above wan held on Monday night, when it was decided to hold the annual congregational meeting on Wednesday, February 5th…

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Methodist Quarterly Meeting

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 4

The quarterly meeting of the members of the Methedist Church was held on Wednesday afternoon. Then was a good attendance. Mr. R. E. Alcorn was constituted a…

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Roman Catholic Marriages. the New Law. Mixed Marriages Invalid

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1908 · page 2

The full text of Cardinal Moran's circular regarding the new disciplinary law concerning marriage has been made available The law, which comes into operation on…

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Catholic Marriages

The Byron Bay Record · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 8

Cardinal Moran has issued a circular regarding the new disciplinary law concerning Catholic marriages. it is a long document, dealing with all aspects of…

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Parish Motor Cycle

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 2

As a result of the recent effort by the St. Mark's Church of England Sunday School children, which took the form a concert quite recently, it was found that the funds…

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Roman Catholic Marriage Law

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 28 January 1908 · page 4

PREACHING on Sunday at St. Patrick's Cathedral, Father Chateley dealt at length with the law of the Catholic Church in regard to mixed marriages…

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Methodist Church Richmond Hall. Opening Services

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 January 1908 · page 5

Sunday was a red-letter day among the Methodists in Lismore, for it was the oceasion of the opening of their large and beautiful hall. The congregations were…

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Church Decorations. London

Northern Star · Thursday 30 January 1908 · page 3

The bridal aisle in the church was formed of Japanese cherry trees in blossom with festoons on the organ…

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Latest Cablegrams. Grants for Poor Anglican Clergy. London, Wesnesday

Northern Star · Friday 31 January 1908 · page 3

The Ecclesiastical Commissioners propose to make a fresh annual grant of £50,000 to the clergy raising the incomes of 1000 of the poor Anglican benefices…

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Methodist Minister Found Shot in Perth. Supposed to Have Su[?] Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 3 February 1908 · page 3

Rev. Thomas Birt, ex-president of the Methodist Conference in Western Australia, has been found dead in the park at Perth, shot through the mouth[?] and a…

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