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Broken Hill & the Far West · Churches

Churches, 1948

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Wool Competition-1948 Successful Methodist Church Function

Western Grazier · Friday 3 December 1948 · page 1

The Wilconnia Methodist Wool Competition was finalised on Saturday, November 27. This year it was again a little late due to the fact that it had to wait on some of the graziers to send their fleeces along to give all on equal chance to try and win…

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Church Of England Wilcannia

Western Grazier · Friday 3 December 1948 · page 1

The Rev. T. Jones, organising Missioner of the Bush church Ald Society of Australia and Tasmania, expects to arrive in W[?]cannla on Friday, December…

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Church Of England Ritual High Court Decision

Barrier Daily Truth · Tuesday 7 December 1948 · page 1

Sydney, December 6.—In a reserved judgement delivered today, the High Court dismissed an appeal by the Anglican Bishop of Bathurst, Dr. A. L. Wyide…

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Bacon Arouses Church Interest

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 December 1948 · page 3

London, December 6.— The prospect of bacon for breakfast after Holy Communion increased the average morning congregation at…

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Church Cricket

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 December 1948 · page 4

Teams in the Methodist Church. Cricket Association provided some good finishes on Saturday. Outright wins were secured by…

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Methodist Church

Western Grazier · Friday 10 December 1948 · page 1

This coming Sunday at 7.30 p.m. the service in the Methodist Church will be of a special nature. It will take the form of a "Hymn and Choral" evening. Mr…

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News From Menindee Christmas Party at Mission Station

Western Grazier · Friday 10 December 1948 · page 2

Prior to the transfer from Menindee Aberigine Station of the residents, a Christmas Tree and Party was held on Wednesday for the children there. It…

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Church Cricket

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 10 December 1948 · page 8

There will be no play in the senior section of the Methodist Cricket Association tomorrow, but the junior section will play as usual. This will be their last…

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Methodist Church Notes

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 11 December 1948 · page 5

NICHOLIS STREET: The choir held the annual social evening last Thursday, and the chairman (Mr. T. A. Campbell), supported by Rev. Christesen and Mr…

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Catholic Ban On Bathing Beauties

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 December 1948 · page 7

Maitland.— The Roman 'Catholic Bishop of Maitland (Bishop Gleeson) has forbidden girls in his diocese to take part in bathing…

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Fishburn-Phillips Wedding A t The Oxide St. Methodist Church

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 December 1948 · page 6

Miss Madge Lorraine Phillips, only child of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Phillips, of 340 Thomas Lane, was a charming bride when she was joined in matrimony with Ronald Bruce, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A…

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Methodist Xmas Tree and Social Evening Saturday's Celebration

Western Grazier · Friday 17 December 1948 · page 1

On Tuesday evening last in the Oddfellow's Hall a pleasant night's entertainment was had by the children of the Methodist Sunday School Christian Endeavor Society, and the parents and friends of these associations…

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Methodist Church Notes Nich[?]lls Street

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 18 December 1948 · page 4

The choir of this church formed part of the combined, chair, which gave a program of Christmas hymns and Cornish Carols at the Railway Town Park last…

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C. OF E. Archbishop's Son To Marry In Catholic Church

Barrier Daily Truth · Saturday 18 December 1948 · page 1

London, December 17.—Henry A. P. Fisher, eldest son of the Archbishop of Canterbury, will be married to-morrow in the Catholic Church at…

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Methodist Church

Western Grazier · Friday 24 December 1948 · page 1

There will be a special Christmas Service in the Methodist Church tomorrow. Christmas Day at 8 a.m. Special hymns are being chosen, music…

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Anglican Christmas Services

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 December 1948 · page 5

At St. Peter's Anglican Church at 11.45 p.m. on Friday night Rev. Hartwig will officiate at the Christmas Eve Midnight Eucharist and on Christmas Day…

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Church Men And Matters Oxide Street Methodist

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 December 1948 · page 5

Rev. H. C. Horner wishes all merry Christmas and a bright and prosperous new year. lt is his opinion that the best way of…

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Methodist Christmas Day Services

Barrier Daily Truth · Friday 24 December 1948 · page 5

Christmas Day services will be held it Wesley and Lane Streel Churches at 9 a.m. Rev. Frederick Albury, Chairman of the District, will be the preacher…

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Church Worker Found Gassed

Barrier Miner · Thursday 30 December 1948 · page 4

Sydney.— Mrs. Clara Jane Spooner (34) was found fatally gassed in St. John's Church Hall, Ashfield, with her head partly in…

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Methodist Church

Western Grazier · Friday 31 December 1948 · page 1

At 11.15 o'cock New Year's Eve. a special Watch-night service will be held in the Methodist Church. Items of worth are being prepared and an…

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