Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Churches, all years

Northern Rivers · Churches

Churches, 1930

657 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 2 of 33

Methodist Church

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 8

The December Quarterly meeting of Coraki Circuit was held at South Woodburn Church on the 8th inst., when the following were present:—Rev. W. H…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Glory of Old Churches

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 7

England dearly loves her ancient churches. That was shown recently by the destruction by fire of the famous Howden parish church in Yorkshire…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Presbyterian Church

Northern Star · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 8

At a meeting of the congregation of the local Presbyterian Church held on Tuesday last, Rev. W. J. Rankin presiding, it was decided to endeavour…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

News of the Churches (The items appearing under this heading are supplied by the ministers of the various denominations or their representatives.)

Northern Star · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 13

To-morrow will be observed all over the world in the church as a day of prayer for the Naval Conference to be held at Windsor Palace at which the…

Continued on Trove, page 13 →

"FAITH" Voice of the Church World Peace Disarmament Sermon LONDON

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 5

Bishop of Ripon, preaching a special disarmament sermon at Westminster Abbey, intended to be the Church's lead to the delegates…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Education Catholic Schools' Year Diocese of Lismore

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 16

Education in Catholic schools of the Lismore Diocese was reviewed at the annual meeting of parents and pupils in St. Carthage's School on Monday…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Humour in Church Magazine

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

The Bathurst "Church News" shows how to make advts. both humourous and truthful, as well as readable. The biting shafts might find a bull'seye in…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

All Saints' Church

Northern Star · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 6

The little church community at South Lismore suffered a severe loss during a recent violent storm, when All Saints' Church of England was blown…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Against God Soviet Campaign for Despoiling Churches Melting Down Bells

Tweed Daily · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 6

The Riga correspondent of "The Times" says the biggest bell ever hung, the 65-ton one in the Troitske Monastery, 40 miles from Moscow, has…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Church Activities

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 8

At the quarterly meeting of the officers' and stewards of the Methodist Church held on Wednesday evening the reports submitted to the meeting…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

News of the Churches (The items appearing under this leading are supplied by the ministers of the various denominations or their "presentatives.)

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 15

The Bignell memorial window will be unveiled in St. Andrew's Church, at 11 a.m. to-morrow (Sunday). Dr. Bignell, who will be remembered with…

Continued on Trove, page 15 →

All Saints' Church

Northern Star · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 5

A meeting of South Lismore parishioners was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Goldstraw last night, when in spite of the inclement weather…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Memorial Window Late Dr. F. L. Bignell St. Andrew's Church

Northern Star · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 4

There was a large congregation at St. Andrew's Church of England, Lismore, yesterday when a memorial window was unveiled. The memorial is a…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Against God. Soviet Campaign for Despoiling Churches. Melting Down Bells

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 1

The Riga correspondent of the "London Times" says the biggest bell ever hung, the 65-ton one in the Troitske Monastery, 40 miles from Moscow, has…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

"Black" Ban on Clergy Anglican Minister's Comment

Tweed Daily · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wednesday.--Rev. W. E. Birkett, Anglican Minister at Branxton, referring to the "black" ban imposed on Ministers by the Greta…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Broke Into Church? "To See What He Could Steal" Laborer for Trial

Tweed Daily · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 2

SYDNEY, Wednesday.-- George Austin (26), laborer, was committed for trial at the Central Police Court to-day for having broken and entered St…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Dedication Ceremony St. Bartholomew's Church

Northern Star · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 6

The Bishop of Grafton (Dr. J. W. Ashton) paid a visit to the parish of Alstonville at the week-end for the purpose of dedicating a new altar. The…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Tweed Heads Presbyterian Call

Tweed Daily · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 2

At a well attended Congregational meeting of the members and adherents of the Tweed Heads Presbyterian Parish, held last night, and presided over…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

All Saints' Church

Northern Star · Saturday 1 February 1930 · page 8

Lismore residents, especially those of South Lismore, have freely responded to the appeal for donations to enable All Saints' Church (South…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Baptist Church News

Northern Star · Saturday 1 February 1930 · page 14

Last Monday (Anniversary Day) the scholars of the Lismore Baptist Sunday Schools, accompanied by parents, teachers and friends, journeyed…

Continued on Trove, page 14 →