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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Churches

Churches, 1952

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The Churches Church of England Services

National Advocate · Friday 8 February 1952 · page 2

Sunday February 10, Parish of Kelso. Kelso: 8.30 a.m. Holy communion, Peel: 11 a.m. Morning Prayer…

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At St. Stephen's Church Special Prayers

National Advocate · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 1

In St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church yesterday special prayers were offered for Queen Elizabeth and the usual State prayers were suitably altered to…

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Bathurst Ceremonies Bathurst Churchmen Pay Homage

National Advocate · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 1

In Bathurst yesterday, many Churches, dressed for mourning with black and purple drapes and flags, conducted memorial services for the…

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Church Services Impressive Ceremonies

National Advocate · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 1

The powerful and deeply affectionate bond between the Australian people and the Crown, was seen in its full significance yesterday in the…

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Two Minutes' Silence on Friday Special Church Services

National Advocate · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday: Next Friday (the day of the King's funeral will not be a public holiday in NSW, but two minutes' silence will be observed at noon…

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Royal Family's Intimate Church Vigil

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 1

LONDON, Monday.--Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, Princess Margaret and the Duke of Edinburgh yesterday prayed alone beside the King's coffin in the little Royal church of St. Mary…

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Churches Honor Late Sovereign

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 3

Lithgow churches were well filled yesterday to pay their tribute to the late King George VI. Many of the women were dressed entirely in black while others wore black armbands and most…

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Churches Crowded For Memorial Services

Central Western Daily · Monday 11 February 1952 · page 1

Churches throughout Orange and district, like others all over the Commonwealth, were crowded yesterday by congregations who went to pay last tributes to their late King and to play for guidance and comfort…

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Presbyterian Church Effort at Mandurama

The Lyndhurst Shire Chronicle · Wednesday 13 February 1952 · page 1

The Presbyterian Guild and committee, of Mandurama, are busy with arrangements for their annual…

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Junior Anglican Meeting

National Advocate · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 2

The usual meeting of the Junior Anglicans will be held at 6.30 p.m. tonight at the Walshaw Hall…

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Memorial to Late Mrs. Robards Dedicated at Methodist Church

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 8

A Baptismal Font, given by her family in memory of Mrs. Mary Anne Robards, was received and dedicated…

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Memorial Services for Late King George Vi Sermons Preached in C. of E. and Methodist Churches

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 2

Memorial Services to His late Majesty, King George V1, were conducted at Molong Church o( England and Methodist churches last Sunday…

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World Council of Churches Dr. Barber As President

National Advocate · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday: At the close of its annual conference today the Australian Council of the World Council of Churches elected Dr. G. C…

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Churchill’s Tribute .To The Late King

Central Western Daily · Friday 15 February 1952 · page 3

Probably the most outstanding spoken tribute to the late King George VI was the speech by the British Prime Minister, Mr. Winston Churchill, over the BBC the day after His Majesty’s death. Portions of this address…

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Churchill Rumor Unfounded

National Advocate · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 2

LONDON, Friday:— Rumors that Winston Churchill was ill brought a deluge of telephone inquiries at the central offices of the Conservative…

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Rumours of Churchill’s Poor Health

Central Western Daily · Saturday 16 February 1952 · page 3

LONDON, Friday.—Rumours that Winston Churchill was ill brought a deluge of telephone inquiries at the central offices…

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Presbyterian Church Service

National Advocate · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 2

The congregation in St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church yesterday morn ing was one of the largest in living memory and great difficulty was…

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Bathurst South Methodist

National Advocate · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 2

At South Bathurst Methodist Church at 7.15 p.m.: Following the call to worship the 23rd Psahn was sung. Special prayers were offered giving…

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Catholic Prayers Address by Fr. Sullivan

National Advocate · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 2

Pravers were offered at all masses in So Michael and John's Cathedral yesterday in gratitude to God for all His blessings on the reign of the late King…

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World Mourns Dead King Inspiring Australian Ceremonies All Churches Take Part

National Advocate · Monday 18 February 1952 · page 1

SYDNEY, Sunday: This has been Australia's day of mourning, this day set apart to mark officially Australia's sharing in the sorrow for the passing of King George VI…

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