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Northern Rivers · Churches

Churches, 1939

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Electricity in Churchyard Distribution Boxes in Old Graves

Tweed Daily · Thursday 23 March 1939 · page 9

The Town Clerk of York (Mr. R. Anderson) tendered the apologies of the York Corporation to the Chancellor of the Diocese of York (Mr…

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"Greatest Gift" Pageant Methodist Church Function

Tweed Daily · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 4

"The Greatest Gift" Pageant concluded the Harvest Festival services of the Murwillumbah Methodist Church in the School Hall on…

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Methodist Young Peoples' Anniversary

Northern Star · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 7

The anniversary services of the Newrybar Methodist Young peoples' Guild, and the Bangalow Methodist Y. P. Fellowship were held in the…

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British Air Mission Report Adopted MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 9

The report of the British Air Mission, which is now in Australia investigating the possibilities of aircraft production in the…

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Methodist Crusaders' Camp

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 14

An Easter Study Camp, in connection with the Methodist Crusaders, will be held at Ballina over the Easter week-end, and promises to be a great…

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District Church Activities Church of England LISMORE

Northern Star · Saturday 25 March 1939 · page 14

At All Saints', South Lismore, to-day, there will be a special service for the members of the Mothers' Union. The Rector will conduct the service…

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Bonalbo Catholic Ball

Northern Star · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 4

More than 100 couples attended the annual Catholic ball, held at the Bonalbo Memorial Hall. There were visitors from Byron Bay, Casino,…

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Air Mission's Report MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 5

The Prime Minister (Mr. Lyons) stated that after certain, aspects of the Air Mission's report had been dealt with by Ministers, the full details of…

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NEW R.C. Church for Casino Casino

Northern Star · Monday 27 March 1939 · page 5

The work of erecting a new Roman Catholic Church at Casino will be commenced on April 11 next. It will be built on the site…

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Catholic Church Destroyed by Fire

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 6

MELBOURNE, Monday: — Damage estimated at £2,000 was caused to-day when a fire totally destroyed St. Anthony's Catholic Church,…

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Fire Destroys Catholic Church Melbourne

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 7

A fire destroyed St. Anthony's Catholic Church at Alphington to-day, and then spread to an adjoining house, which was saved…

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Youth Sunday Presbyterian Services

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 4

Youth Sunday services were held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Kyogle on Sunday. The president of the Young People's Fellowship…

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Methodist Afternoon at Bexhill

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 4

The Methodist afternoon, held in Bexhill hall, proved an enjoyable event. The hall was crowded, many visitors being present. Mr. O. G…

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Death of Prominent Methodist Minister

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday:—The death occurred to-day of the Rev. Danie Daley, well-known Methodist minister and active member of the…

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Presbyterian Women's Guild Formed at Bexhill

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 4

A meeting was held at the hon of Mrs. Stan Virtue, Bexhill, to for a Presbyterian Women's Guild. The Rev. Haxton, of Clunes, occupied the…

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New Casino Church

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 4

The work of erecting a new Roman Catholic Church at Casino will be commenced on April 11. It will be built on the site of St. Mary's Church…

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'Koala' Fair Glenview Church Aid Success

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 March 1939 · page 4

Artistic and appropriate decorations were a feature of the "Koala" fair held in the Dorroughby Sunday School Hall and conducted by the…

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For Presbyterian Fair

Northern Star · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 4

The Mayoress (Mrs. A. Oakes) entertained about 50 guests at her home in Wyrallah Road on Tuesday. This afternoon was arranged to raise funds…

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Bright Operetta Methodist Comradeship Success

Northern Star · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 12

Gay costumes, good dialogue and bright singing were features of an excellent children's operetta "The Doll's Wedding" which was part of a concert…

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R.C. Church Fires Young Man Arrested MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 9

Detectives who are inquiring into fires which destroyed the Roman Catholic Churches at Sunshine and Fairfield, to-day arrested a young man…

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