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Northern Rivers · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Pleas by Leaders of Churches

Tweed Daily · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday:—The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and the…

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Grevillia Social for Church

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 19 April 1940 · page 7

GREVILIA: The funds of the Church of England will benefit to the extent of £1066 as a result of a social evening in the Grevillia Hall…

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Dunoon Methodist Circuit

Northern Star · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 12

To-morrow the Rev. J. W. Spencer will preach at Corndale at 11 a.m. and Rosebank at 7.30 p.m. on the subject, "Can God Answer Prayer?" Other services in…

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Nazi Military Mission in Rome

Tweed Daily · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 5

ROME, Thursday:—It is officially stated that an exchange of military missions is taking place between Italy and Germany. Some members of the…

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District Church Activities Church of England ALSTONVILLE

Northern Star · Saturday 20 April 1940 · page 12

A meeting of the Ruri-decanal Chapter of Lismore will be neld in the Parish Hall, Lismore, on Monday at 10.30 a.m., when it is hoped…

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New Methodist Minister Inducted at Mullumbimby

Tweed Daily · Monday 22 April 1940 · page 4

The induction service of the Rev. G. I. Ritter to the Brunswick circuit of the Methodist Church at Mullumbimby recently was…

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Methodist Leap Year Fair

Northern Star · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 4

A successful leap year fair was arranged by the Dorroughby Methodist Ladies' Church Aid Society. The stalls, which were well stocked, were…

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New Methodist Minister. Inducted Rev. W. Douglass Welcomed

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 2

Rev. W. J. Douglass, who for the last five years was in charge of the Wyalong Circuit, was inducted as Minister of the…

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Blessed by Bishop New R. C. Church at Urbenville

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 23 April 1940 · page 3

URBENVILLE: The Bishop of Lismore, Dr. Carroll, performed the blessing and opening of the new St. Joseph's Roman…

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New R.c. Church Blessed at Urbenville

Northern Star · Wednesday 24 April 1940 · page 11

The solemn blessing and opening of St. Joseph's New Roman Catholic Church at Urbenville was performed by the Bishop of Lismore (Dr. J. Carroll)…

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Catholic Miners' Stand Newcastle

Northern Star · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 1

A well attended meeting of Catholic men, representative of Kurri Kurri and Abermain districts, carried the following…

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New Methodist Minister Kyogle Induction Service Kyogle

Northern Star · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 4

Rev. W. J. Douglass, who for the last five years was in charge of the Wyalong Circuit, was inducted as minister of the Kyogle Methodist…

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Ballina Farewell to Church Worker

Northern Star · Thursday 25 April 1940 · page 4

Prior to her departure from Ballina, Mrs. M. Kelly was farewelled by a large gathering of friends at an afternoon in St. Francis Xavier Presbytery…

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With Catholic Young Men Who Offer for Service Archbishop Duhig's Address

Tweed Daily · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 5

BRISBANE, Thursday:—Speaking at a luncheon to returned men at the Cathedral grounds to-day, Archbishop Duhig said he did not agree with…

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Card Party for Church Funds

Northern Star · Friday 26 April 1940 · page 4

As each guest entered the Parish Hall for the card party arranged by St. Andrew's Church of England Women's Guild, she was presented…

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Alstonville Church of England Services

Northern Star · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 2

Alstonville 10 a.m., children's service; 11 a.m., Holy Communion; Tregeagle 7.30 p.m., evensong. The Rev. H. J. Buttrum will conduct the services…

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District Church Activities Church of England Baptist Byron Bay

Northern Star · Saturday 27 April 1940 · page 4

Preparation for confirmation is beginning, and candidates should make themselves known. The flilm, "The Apostles Creed," did not arrive in time…

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Memory of Inland Mission Pioneer Honoured

Tweed Daily · Monday 29 April 1940 · page 2

A memorial wall in honor of the late Rev. Ernest Ball pioneer of the Methodist Inland Mission, and memorial gates in honor of…

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Methodist Church Banquet BALLINA

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 9

In aid of the funds for the annual flower show arranged by the Methodist Church, a banquet and concert will be held in the Masonic Hall on…

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Presbyterian Girls' Auxiliary

Northern Star · Tuesday 30 April 1940 · page 4

A display of fancywork which will be seen on the stall being arranged by the Girls' Auxiliary for the Presbyterian Fair next Tuesday, was on view…

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