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Churches, 1917

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Wollongbar Methodist Sunday School Anniversary

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 3

Sunday last the Anniversary services posponed from the previous Sunday were held. Despite the inclemency of the weather, a large number were present. Suitable hymus…

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Church of England, Tweed Heads

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 4

The preacher at Evensong in St. Cuthbert's Church to-morrow will be the Rev H. Fowler, L.Th., rector of Oakey, Queensland. The harvest thanksgiving…

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The British Church

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1917 · page 6

In the letter from a correspondent under the pseudonym "Historicus " appearing in our issue of Thursday, there occurred a sentence which ought not to have appeared…

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Cattle for the Church

Tweed Daily · Monday 19 February 1917 · page 2

The "Catholic Press" says :The Ven. Archdeacon Qumn, of Marwillumb[?], has recently acquired some additional land adjoining the presbytery, and for…

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Presbyterian Church

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 4

The annual meeting of the members and adherents of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Casino, was held in the church last week, the…

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Local and General Anglican Fair

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

At a largely attended congregational meeting after the evening service at All Saints' Church of England, on Sunday, it was decided to hold a fair shortly…

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Church Concert at Coraki. a Successful Entertainment

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 2

The Bridge Street Hall was crowded almost to the doors on Thursday evening on the occasion of the concert given by Lismore artists, assisted by several…

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Open Column. (Editor "Star.") the British Church

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 February 1917 · page 4

Sir,--The closuring of "Historicus" does not, I hope, deprive his alter ego of the right of self defence. Not having been acquainted with the journalistic code of ethics which…

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Churches of Christ Historical Sketch

Northern Star · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 8

The first Church of Christ was established in the city of Jerusalem in April, A.D. 34, or on the day of Pentecost. In spite of severe opposition other churches were planted with…

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The Churches. Presbyterianism

Northern Star · Friday 23 February 1917 · page 8

Traces of the ancient struggle between the King and the Kirk are found in the British constitution to the present day. One instance of this is seen on the occasion of…

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Methodist Conference

Northern Star · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--The Methodist Conference is much concerned over certain pictures now being shown. A discussion on the matter will be held with closed doors on…

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Local and General. R. C. Mission

Mullumbimby Star · Thursday 1 March 1917 · page 2

A mission to be given by two Vincentian Fathers from Ashfield will open for a week in the R. C. Church next Sunday. Short services…

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Methodist Church Statistics

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 2

The agenda of the Methodist Conference business, which meets in Sydney this week, shows a net increase of 420 church members for…

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Methodist Conference Postponed

Northern Star · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday. -- At the Methodist Conference a motion for the postponement of the conference was carried by 105 to 93 votes…

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Church of Christ

Northern Star · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 8

The plea of the Church of Christ has been wonderfully blessed. In 1832, in America, when the union took place of those in the "Christian connection" and those associated…

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The Churches. Salvation Army Harvest Festival

Northern Star · Friday 2 March 1917 · page 8

The annual Army Harvest Festival eventuated in the local Army Hall on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday last, and, with fine weather, proved to be one of the most successful…

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Presbyterian Church

The Kyogle Examiner · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 3

The annual meeting of the congregation was held on Thursday last. All things considered the affiance was good. Mr. W. J. Irwin;…

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Parish Motor Cars

Northern Star · Saturday 3 March 1917 · page 4

The Tamworth "Daily Observer" says:--In spite of the cold reception given at the annual meeting of parishioners of St. John's to the suggestion of subscribing to a parish…

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Parish Motor Cars

Tweed Daily · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 2

The Tamworth "Daily Observer" says:--In spite of the cold reception given at the annual meeting of parishioners of St. John's to the suggestion…

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Methodist Church. North Coast Appointments

Northern Star · Monday 5 March 1917 · page 5

SYDNEY, Saturday.--At the Methodist Conference the stationing committee made the following alterations in the first reading of stations for the North Coast district :--…

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