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Northern Rivers · Churches

Churches, 1908

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St. Andrew's Church of England

Northern Star · Monday 25 May 1908 · page 2

Special Empire, services were held in the above church yesterday. The church was decorated with flowers in the national colours, red, white and blue, and h[?]ng…

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Empire Service at Methodist Church

Northern Star · Tuesday 26 May 1908 · page 3

The Richmond Hall was filled on Sunday night, the service being in connection with Empire Day. National hymns, were sung, including Kipling's recessional, and…

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Opening of Presbyterian Church Tenis Club

Northern Star · Thursday 28 May 1908 · page 2

The weather yesterday was all that could be desired for the opening of the Presbyterian. Tennis Court when there was an attendance of over 50 ladies and gentlemen…

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Empire Day and the "Catholic Press."

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 2

MR. EDITOR,- I notice in your last issue a clipping from a sectarian print called the CATHOLIC PRESS, truly a lofty title, to which the paper in question does not appear to…

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Empire Day at St. Mark's Church, Casino

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1908 · page 2

APPENDED is a report of the sermon preached by the Rev. C. F. Seymour, on Sunday evening, May 24th, in commemoration of Empire Day:—…

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Beasts and Birds in Church

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 3

In ancient times certain animals took part in religious ceremonies, and were allowed in the temples, but generally for sacrificial purposes only. In…

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Anglioan Church Service Abroad

Northern Star · Saturday 30 May 1908 · page 7

In a communication from Rev. a. H. Garnsey, Warden St. John's College armidale, he states that all Anglican clergy or [?] to present themselves for…

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Mr. Winston Churchill on South Aftican Affairs. London

Northern Star · Monday 1 June 1908 · page 3

Mr. Winston Churchill, presiding over the South African dinner, said he hoped that General Botha would play a great part in upbuilding a loyal, free and united…

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Pan-Anglican Congress

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

THE Rev. A. H. Garnsey, Warden of St. John's College, Armidale, writes:—All Anglican Clergy or laity wishing to present themselves for service abroad or in the…

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Presbyterian Clergyman's Death. Sydney

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 3

Rev. Dr. McInnes, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, Ashfield, died yesterday. Deceased was clerk to the Sydney Presbytery, and was at one time Moderator of…

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Service at the Church

Northern Star · Tuesday 2 June 1908 · page 2

[?] cortege followed the remains from the residence to St. Andrew's Church of England where a short service was held [?] 2 o'clock. On arrival at the church…

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New Methodist Church. Sydney

Northern Star · Friday 5 June 1908 · page 3

A now Methodist Church was opened yesterduy at Wingham…

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Bishop's Midnight March. Dr. Ingram and Church Army

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 5 June 1908 · page 7

IN the past the Bishop of London has praised the Church Army's freedom from the taint of "respectability." On Saturday evening, April 4 (says an…

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The Late Mr. James Anstey. a Church Worker. References by Archedeacon Whyte

Northern Star · Monday 8 June 1908 · page 2

As intimate by the Ven. Archdeacon Whyte last Sunduy in his remarks on the death of Mr. James Anstey, further reference was made by the Archdeacon at the…

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Roman Catholic College Fire. a Priest Injured. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 10 June 1908 · page 5

During a fire at St. Stanislaus College, Batherst, Father Lowe fell through a door to the cellar 15ft. beneath and was severely burnt besides receiving serious…

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Rosebank Methodist Church

Northern Star · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 2

Successful anniversary services were heid in the local Methodist Church on Sunday, 31st May. The morning service was conducted by Mr. Worboys, and that of the…

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Incendiaries Fire a Church. Priests Prudent Action Avert Panic. London

Northern Star · Thursday 11 June 1908 · page 3

Incendiaries fired the roof of the Dominican Church of St. Paul's Berlin. The priests, learning of the outbreak, closed the service and walked down the…

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New Methodist Church

Northern Star · Friday 12 June 1908 · page 2

The new Methodist Church at Coorabell Creek will be opened on Sunday, the Rev. H. Dinning preaching at both morning and evening services. A large roll up of the…

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Pan-Anglican Congress

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1908 · page 4

This great Congress commences its deliberations on Tuesday next in London. At St. Mark's Church, Casino, on Sunday evening next special prayers will be offered up…

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Presbyterian Matters

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1908 · page 4

THE Moderator of the General Assembly (Rev. Mr. Macanley) has written to the Casino Presbyterian Church Committee, suiting that the 17th June is the only date…

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