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Churches, 1913

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Presbyterian Annual Tea and Concert

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 7

The annual tea and concert of the above was held on Wednesday evening of last week, and notwithstanding the fact that the roads in all…

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Back to the Land. Sir Rider Haggard's Mission. Imaginative Legislators Wanted

Northern Star · Thursday 24 April 1913 · page 6

Speaking of the reasons why he left the beaten track of [?]ction. Sir Rider Haggard told members of the Journalists' Institute last Saturday night that he looked round…

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The Church v. Amusement

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 25 April 1913 · page 7

The Casino Debuting Society on Wednesday night discussed the question, "Should the Church provide the amusements of its people ?"…

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A Queensland Presbyterian Parish. 250 Miles by 150 and a Population of 5000 Souls

Northern Star · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 3

Rev. R. Kerr, the Queensland Home Mission Agent, gives in the "Messenger" a most graphic and interesting account of the Cloncurry Mission Parish, and the work…

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Methodist Church. Annual Prize Giving

Northern Star · Saturday 26 April 1913 · page 6

At the Anniversary Festival in connection with the Methodist Church, the Rev. T. Purker presided, and among others present wore, the Rev. H. Grim. Mr. Davies,…

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Anti-christ. the Roman Catholic Church. Governor's Appointment Criticised. Sydney

Northern Star · Monday 28 April 1913 · page 5

At the annual session of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Eastern Australia in St. George's Presbyterian Church, Castlcrcngh-street, a deliverance…

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Keerrong R.c. Church, Opened and Dedicated Yesterday. Fine Collection Realised

Northern Star · Monday 28 April 1913 · page 4

Keerrong as a name presents nothing very striking, though it cannot be said to be altogether destitute of euphony. That it is an aboriginal name goes, without…

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R. C. Church Progress

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 29 April 1913 · page 3

His Lordship Bishop Carroll opened a new church at Keerong on Sunday. The contract price for the work was £494, but to this about £80 worth or extras…

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Marconi Inquiry. Winston Churchil a Witness. London

Northern Star · Wednesday 30 April 1913 · page 8

Mr. Powell, editor of the "Financial News," gave evidence that on April 18th there was a crowd of stockbrokers, on behalf of the public, clamoring for shares…

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Anglican

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 7

Last Saturday was a gala day for the children of St. John's Sunday school, Mullumbimby, and of course many of their parents and friends…

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Anglican Concert

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 2

On the evening of 23rd inst. eventuated the concert in Mullumbimby School of Arts in aid of the Anglican Sunday School and Vicarage debt…

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Methodist

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 7

A welcome meeting to Rev. J. J. Boyd and Rev. Mr. Doust was held in the Mullumbimby Methodist. Church last Friday evening, Mr. J…

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Presbyterian Sunday School. Annual Prize Distribution

Northern Star · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 4

There was a fair attendance of parents and young scholars of the Presbyterian Sunday School in St. Paul's Hall last night. Mr. R. R. Jack, Superintendent of…

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Church of Christ. a Plea for the Children

Northern Star · Thursday 1 May 1913 · page 8

A very large audience greated the Evangelist last Sunday night, when a discourse of a special nature was given. Using the record of Eli and his sons as the…

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Disastrous Fire at Grafton. R.C. Church Destroyed

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 2 May 1913 · page 8

St. Mary's R.C. Church at Grafton has totally destroyed by fire early on Tuesday morning last. One of the boarders at the Convent near by,…

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Presbyterian Assembly. the State of Society. a Scat[?]ing Condemnation. Election of Moderator Unanimous. Sydney

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 May 1913 · page 5

The annual session of the New South Wales General Prewbyterian Assembly opened to-night. The Rev. Thos. Morgan, the retiring…

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Catholic Education. Praised by Protestants

Northern Star · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 3

A word in favor of Catholic Education by Protestants was something altogether out of the ordinary 15 or 20 years ago, but nowadays any amount of testimony…

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Church Conference. the Denominational Aspect. Sydney

Northern Star · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 5

A discussion took place at the Congregational Union on the proposal to enter into negotiations with the Baptist Union to secure (1) officially, arranged exchange of…

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Church Burnt. London

Northern Star · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 5

St. Catherine's Church at Newcross has been totally burned. The hassocks' were saturated with oil. Three women were in the church prior to the outbreak. There…

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Church of Christ. the Christianity of Christ

Northern Star · Thursday 8 May 1913 · page 8

Last Lord's Day evening at the Tabernacle there was a very large congregation. At the evening five adults indicated their willingness to enter the fellowship…

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