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Northern Rivers · Churches

Churches, 1916

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Methodist Church

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 4

At the Lismore Methodist Church the services were in memory to the late Lord Kitchener. The Rev. John Calvert preached at night from Amos 4, 12, "Prpare to meet…

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Methodist Church, Bangalow

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 4

The Methodist Church, which was badly wrecked in the cyclone of last December, has been since rebuilt, repainted, etc., and looks equal to new. The committee are…

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Mission at St. Carthage's Cathedral

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 4

The mission at St. Carthage's Cathedral is being attended by record congregations. To-night the Rev. Father Casimir will preach a special sermon in connection with…

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Kitchener's Successor. Winston Churchill Mentioned. London

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 14 June 1916 · page 3

The 'Daily Chronicle's" Parliamentary correspondent says that another name has been discussed in connection with the vacant Ministry for War, that…

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Local and General. Anglican

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 2

On Thursday last a most success [?]ea meeting and concert took place at Crabbe's Creek. The ladies had provided a bountiful spread and citizens…

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St. Marks Church, Cudgen

Tweed Daily · Thursday 15 June 1916 · page 2

The ceremony of solemnly dedicating the new church of St. Mark at Cudgen will take place to-morrow afternoon. The service will commence at 2.30 p.m…

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Methodist Fete

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 2

A garden fete in aid of renovations at the Methodist parsonage was held in the grounds of Mrs. A. C. Simpson's residence, some of the rooms of…

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Persian Mission. an Official Explanation

Northern Star · Saturday 17 June 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—It is semi-officially stated that the object of General Sykes' mission in Southern Persia is to restore order and prevent the passage of…

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Australia's Parish Church

Northern Star · Monday 19 June 1916 · page 2

St. Margaret's, Westminster, the little, church which stands under the shadow of the Abbey, has been made into a parish church for the overseas forces in London. St…

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Presbyterian Service

Tweed Daily · Monday 19 June 1916 · page 2

A memorial service of a most impressive nature was held in the Presbyterian Church last evening. There was an exceptionally large congregation…

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Methodist Services

Tweed Daily · Monday 19 June 1916 · page 2

At the Methodist Church the Rev. R. S. Brown paid an eloquent tribute to the work of the great Field Marshall. Basing his remarks on 2 Samuel 3.28,…

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The Late Mr. G. T. Hindmarsh. Reference at the Presbyterian Church

Northern Star · Monday 19 June 1916 · page 4

Sympathetic reference to the death of Mr. G. T. Hindmarsh was made at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Lismore, yesterday morning by the Rev. W. E. Crawford…

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The Catholic Schools

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—Archbishop Kelly, speaking on the question of religious education, said the State was welcome to visit the Catholic schools, but it trust not seek to…

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United Mission at Coraki

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 2

Mr. J. M'Donald, who is conducting an United Mission at Coraki, opened the Mission on Sunday morning at the Presbyterian Church. In the afternoon he…

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Anniversary Services, Baptist Church

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 June 1916 · page 2

Last Sunday being the first anniversary or the opening of the Baptist Church, South Lismore, special serviced were held. Rev. Frank Robinson, of Grafton, was the preacher at…

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Methodism at Bangalow. Rebuilt Church Opened

Northern Star · Wednesday 21 June 1916 · page 4

The Methodists of Bangalow and district have not wasted much time in replacing their church, which was blown down by a eyclone on the 15th December last, with a fine new…

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General News. Catholic Mission

Northern Star · Thursday 22 June 1916 · page 4

The Passionist Fathers' mission which has been so successfully conducted during the past fortnight at St. Carthage's Cathedral opens at Goolmangar and Nimbin this…

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Baptist Church Anniversary

Northern Star · Thursday 22 June 1916 · page 4

The first anniversary celebrations in connection with the Lismore Baptist Church took place last night when about a hundred persons partook of an excellent tea which…

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Obituary. Oldest Methodist Minister

Northern Star · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The death is announced of the Rev. E. Manuel Masterman, the oldest minister of the Methodist Church in Australia, aged 84…

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Armored Car Unit. a Catholic Company

Northern Star · Friday 23 June 1916 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.—Locker Lampson commands a British armored car unit, which consists of hundreds of officers and men, many of whom have fought in Belgium,…

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