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Northern Rivers · Churches

Churches, 1908

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Early Advent of Presbyterian Church in the District. the First Church at Coraki

Northern Star · Thursday 19 March 1908 · page 3

The Presbyterian Church had the honour of sending the first settled minister to the Richmond. This was the Rev. John Thom, thanks to the Rev. John D. Lang,…

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St. Paul's Presbyterian Church. the New Building Opened. The Rev. Moderator Preaches the Opening Sermon

Northern Star · Thursday 19 March 1908 · page 3

Fine weather favoured the special service in connection with the opening of St. Paul's new Presbyterian Church, adjoining the old building in Keen-street. Though…

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Building of a Church in Lismore

Northern Star · Thursday 19 March 1908 · page 3

On September the 12th 1881, diring the visit of Rev. A. Gardiner, accompanied by Messrs. J. Paxton and Alexander Kethel, the foundation…

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Presbyterian Church Organ

Northern Star · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 2

The handsome new case for the organ in St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Keen-st., is entirely the design of Mr. Elsmer Jones, the choirmaster of the church Mr. Jones…

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St, Paul's Presbyterian Church. the Opening Social

Northern Star · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 2

Rev. M. Kirkpatrick presided over a sodc ial held in the new church building on Wednesday evening, when the attendance was quite as large as in the afternoon…

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Telegraphic News. New Methodist Church Opened at South Graton. Grafton

Northern Star · Friday 20 March 1908 · page 3

The new Methodist Church at South Grafton was opened last night. The opening was celebrated by a tea meeting. SURVEYS OF NORTH COAST RAILWAY…

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Methodist "Tamasha."

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 2

THE Methodist "Tamasha" was officially opened on Wednesday night by his Worship the Mayor, who complimented the ladies on the manner in which they had…

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The Church and the Working Classes. (To the Editor.)

Northern Star · Monday 23 March 1908 · page 2

Sir,—May I crave a little [?]ner space in your columns, to address a few further remarks on the above topic. Your correspondent of the 18th inst has offered a…

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Methodist Thanksgiving Service Grafton

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 March 1908 · page 3

The harvest thanksgiving services at the Methodist Church yesterday drew crowded congregations…

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Disputed Church. Rival Services. Melbourne

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 March 1908 · page 3

At Nathalia yesterday, the Rev. Gladstone continued His campaign against the Church of England authorities. Arriving at the church, early he forced on entrance…

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Methodist Tamasha

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 2

THE "Tamasha" was continued in the School of Arts Hall on Friday and Saturday, the attendance being good on both nights. A special feature of Saturday…

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Mr. Churchill's Justification. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 5

Mr. Winston[?] Churchill admitted some element of exaggeration at the period of the election but the predictions of the vicious results of the system justified…

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Open Column. (This column being open for the expressions of different opinions on public matters, they are to be considered as those of correspondents, and not necessarily endorsed by us. Communications must be written in ink only.) the Church and the Working Classes. (To the Editor.)

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 8

Sir,—Your correspondent in Wednesday's "Star" on the above has not improved the position first taken up by him. It is in fact a back down on his part, and his…

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Woodburn Presbyterian Church

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 27 March 1908 · page 7

THE Presbyterians of Woodburn held their annual tea meeting and concert on Thursday last. The weather that had been drooping so long suddenly fined up, and the moon was…

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Joined Church at Age of 107

Northern Star · Saturday 28 March 1908 · page 3

It is claimed on behalf of Arichbald Mac. Crimmon, Syke, who is 109 years old, that he is the oldest living Scotsman, and probably the oldest man alive in Great…

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St. Paul's Church

Northern Star · Monday 30 March 1908 · page 2

Yesterday was sacrament day at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, being the first occasion for Communion in the new church There were large congregations morning…

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St. Andrew's Church

Northern Star · Monday 30 March 1908 · page 2

Very impressive services were conductred by the Ven. Archdeacon Whyte at the above church yesterday, the musical portion being especially good. The anthem,…

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Archbishop of Brisbane on Needs of the Church. London

Northern Star · Tuesday 31 March 1908 · page 3

The Archbishop of Brisbane Mr. Donaldson, speaking at Weybridge, declared that the church needed power to govern herself to ensure efficiency in administration…

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The New Presbyterian Church

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 4

THE tender of Mr. W. G. Mackney lina been accepted fur Benin, pulpit, communion table, etc., in the new Presbyterian Church.. The price is £165. The work will be…

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Methodist Hatters

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 3 April 1908 · page 4

At a meeting of members of the Cusino Methodist Church held on Tuesday night lust the secretaries of the recent Tamasha submitted a statement showing the total…

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