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Northern Rivers · Churches

Churches, 1940

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Church with the Crooked Spire Quaint Architectural Freak—and Quainter Explanation

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 6

Mr. Geo. Smith, of Mogo, formerly of Nowra, now 85 years of age, and still as lively as the proverbial cricket, is very proud of a press, photo sent to…

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Britain's Naval Chief Mr. Churchill Well Qualified

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 9 February 1940 · page 2

Foresight, and the gift of acting upon it, are noted among Mr Winston Churchill's characteristics. Now, as First Lord of the…

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Presbyterian LISMORE

Northern Star · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 4

To-morrow services will be held at St. Paul's at 11 a-m. and 7.30 p.m., and at St. David's at 9.30 a.m. The minister will be the preacher at all…

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Methodist LISMORE

Northern Star · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 4

The preacher last Sunday evening at, Lismore was the Rev. Brian Cavanough (Brisbane). Mr. Cavanough was closely associated with the…

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Women's Day of Prayer Held At Methodist Church

Northern Star · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 10

A women's day of prayer was held In the Lismore Methodist Church yesterday afternoon. Once a year the Protestant churches unite for this…

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District Church Activities Church of England LISMORE

Northern Star · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 4

The Bishop of Grafton is visiting several parishes in the Northern Archdeaconry. Last Tuesday he presided at a meeting of the Parochial…

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Church of Christ LISMORE

Northern Star · Saturday 10 February 1940 · page 4

At the Endeavour annual meeting the officers elected were:—Vice-presidents. Messrs. C. P. Oakes and W. E. Volckman; secretary, Miss L. P…

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U.S. Mission to Europe Was Taken Quietly LONDON

Northern Star · Tuesday 13 February 1940 · page 7

"All the European capitals which the American Assistant-Secretary for State (Mr. Sumner Welles) will visit on his trip to Europe have…

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Card Afternoon For Church Grounds

Northern Star · Thursday 15 February 1940 · page 4

To assist with the upkeep of the grounds at St. Mary's Church of England, Ballina, a bridge and 500 afternoon will be held in the Parish Hall…

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Church Aid Praises President

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 7

At the last meting of Kyogle Methodist Ladies' Church Ald. glowing reference was made to the excellent work of Mrs. C. P…

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"Church Farewell" Member Joined R.A.A.F. BALLINA

Northern Star · Friday 16 February 1940 · page 4

Prior to his departure to join the R.A.A.F., Mr. G. Watt was tendered a farewell at the Ballina Presbyterian Church Hall…

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Catholic Dances

Tweed Daily · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 4

The series of dances conducted in the Catholic. Hall will be resumed on Monday night. The air circulating fans, splendid floor, good supper and…

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District Church Activities Church of England LISMORE

Northern Star · Saturday 17 February 1940 · page 4

For a number of years Lent has been observed as an opportunity for an expression of the missionary conscience of the church. Following the…

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Successful Year Presbyterian Guild Efforts for Church

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 3

A successful year was reveiwed in reports presented by the secretary, Mrs. O. C. Walters, and the treasurer, Mrs. W. Webb, to…

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Minister Invited Coraki Presbyterian Charge

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 2

Rev. J. Beatty, Interim Moderator presided at a meeting of the congregation of St. John's Presbyterian Church. Reports on the work for the…

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"Wet" Canteens Anglican Bishop's Advocacy MELBOURNE

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 February 1940 · page 6

"Wet" canteens in military camps are strongly favoured by Bishop[?]Riley. of Bendigo, who is in camp with, the Second A.I.F. at Puckapunyal…

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"Vive Churchill!"

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 21 February 1940 · page 5

LONDON Monday:—A Paris message states that the Bourse responded vigorously to the British naval enterprise shown in the…

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Coraki Presbyterian Church Annual Meeting

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 2

Some 50 members attended the annual meeting of the Coraki Presbyterian Church on Friday evening, Rev. J. Beatty (Lismore) interim-Moderator…

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Farewell Party for Organist Methodist Church Tributes

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 7

Bowls of zinnias and guinea golds decorated the Kyogle Methodist Church Hall on Monday night when the trustees and…

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Successful Year Kyogle Presbyterian Guild

Northern Star · Friday 23 February 1940 · page 4

A successful year was reviewed in reports submitted to the annual meeting of Kyogle Presbyterian Women's Guild. It was stated that the Guild…

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