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Churches, 1908

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Church of England. Interesting Gathering

Northern Star · Thursday 23 July 1908 · page 2

As briefly intimated in yesterday's "Star," the Ven. Archdeacon Whyte; B. A., invited the Clergy and Readers of his extensive Archdeaconcy to a "quiet day"…

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Roman Catholic Welcome

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 2

At a meeting of Roman Catholics in Sydney to arrange for welcoming the American fleet, the Cardinal made grateful references to the assistance rendered…

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Mission in St. Carthage's Cathedrae

Northern Star · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 2

Very Rev. Dean Quinn has arranged, with the Dominician Fathers from Adelaide to give a fortnight's mission in St. Carthago's Cathedral. The mission will open on…

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Reformed Church of England

Northern Star · Friday 24 July 1908 · page 2

Among the papers dealt with by the Victorian Chief Secretary on Monday was n formal application from Rev. G. Gladstone of Nathalia, for a proclamation of the…

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Presbyterian Matters

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

AT a recent meeting of the Presbytery of the Clarence preliminary arangements were made for the formation of a new charge, with headquarters at Newrybar, out of the present…

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Roman Catholic Misston

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 July 1908 · page 2

The Domini[?]an Fathers who will open a fortnight's mission at St. Carthage's Cathedral, are the Revs. O'Farrell and [?]. They are from the Priory,…

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A Church Appeal

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 3

BEFORE Mr. F. C. Butler, P.M., Yass, Rev. L. H. Kelynack, Methodist Minister, appealed against rates on land in North and South Yass. The taxes…

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Rating Church Lands

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 July 1908 · page 7

Nearly all the suburban councils aro dissatisfied with the decisions given at the appeal courts recently respecting the rating of church lands. Some councils want…

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Stories About People "Fighting Bob" Goes to Church

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 7

There aren't many religious stories told about Rear Admiral Bob Evans, but now they say on the best authority that recently Admiral Fighting Bob was the…

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Deputation Re Ecclesiastical. Disorders in Church of England. London

Northern Star · Thursday 30 July 1908 · page 2

Receiving a non-party deputation of members of the House of Commons, the Premier, Mr. Asquith, promised to carefully consider and bring before his colleagues…

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Mission at St. Carthage's Cath[?]

Northern Star · Friday 31 July 1908 · page 2

The Rev. Father O'Farrell, O.P., and Rev. Father Hogan, O.P., members of the famed Dominician order, are announced to begin a fortnight's mission in St…

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Current Topics. Deaths of Two Pioneer Anglican Clergymen

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1908 · page 9

A NOTIFICATION in last wook's R. R. HERALD of the demise of Canon Potter, recalls memories of a far back period. Like many other colonists of note, in various walks of…

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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Grafton

Northern Star · Saturday 1 August 1908 · page 7

At a largely attended congregational meeting of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, held last night, Revs. J. B. Fulton, M. Herman, and David [?]rown were…

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St. Carthage's Cathedral. Mission by Dominican Fathers

Northern Star · Monday 3 August 1908 · page 3

A fortnight's mission was begun at St. Carthage's Cathedral yesterday. The missioners are the Rev. Fathers O'Farrell and H[?]gen, of the Dominican Order. The…

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Pan-Anglican Congress. Christianity and Socialism

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 5 August 1908 · page 3

ON Monday, the Bishop of Massachusetts presiding, Mr. Silas McBee (of New York, editor of the "Churchman") said that a growing body of…

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Free Trade Congress Nations Represented. Speech by Mr. Winston Churchill. Lonndon

Northern Star · Thursday 6 August 1908 · page 3

The International Free Trade Congress winder the auspices of the Cobden Club has been opened at the Caxton Hall. Five hundred delegates were present,…

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Country Seat Burnt. Mr. Churchill at the Fire. Many Priceless Objects Destroyed. London

Northern Star · Saturday 8 August 1908 · page 7

Burley-on-the-Hill, Oakham, has been burnt to the ground at night. The guests, including Mr. Winston Churchill escaped…

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St. Carthage's Mission

Northern Star · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 2

The mission at St. Carthage's Cathedral during the past week has attracted good attendances, and proved very satisfactory. The missioners, Revs. Fathers O'Farrell…

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Rating of Church Property. When Mr. Payten S.M. [?]

Northern Star · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 2

[?] rayten, S.M., decided at the Glebe Court that St. John's Anglican rectory and school-house were not ratable properties, the Glebe aldermen decided to…

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Methodist Mission

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 11 August 1908 · page 2

SISTER FRANCIS has been conducting a mission in the Methodist Church, Coraki, during the past week, but the attendance, chiefly owing to weather conditions, has…

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