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Churches, 1949

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Branxton Methodist Church Annual Spring Fair

Singleton Argus · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 4

The annual Spring Fair, under the auspices of Branxton Methodist Ladies* Church Aid, was officially opened in…

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St. Alban's, Muswellbrook Parochial Mission

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 1

The mission being held in St. Alban's Church of England, Muswellbrook, has stirred up interest in the church's message and has already…

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Church Notes SUNDAY, 2nd OCTOBER, 1949. St. Alban's Church of England, Muswellbrook. (Trinity XVI.)

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 September 1949 · page 8

7.30 a.m., Holy Communion; 10 a.m., Sunday School; 11 a.m., Choral Eucharist; 7.30 p.m., Mission Service. Spring Creek, 2.30 p.m., Evensong,…

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Church of England Flower Show Social Success: 350 Attend

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 2

The Ladies' Guild of Christ Church of England held their Annual Flower Show and a Variety Concert in the James Theatre on Thursday…

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Russia Out to Tame the Church Religion A Challenge To Communism, Says Bishop

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Saturday.—Because the Russian Government had realised in recent years that religion could not be banished, concentrated-efforts were now being made to came it, said the Bishop of Newcastle (Right Rev. F. de Witt…

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News Of The Churches To-morrow’s Services

Maitland Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1949 · page 2

Services will be held as usual in St. Stephen’s parish. The [?] vice at U a.m. will be conducted by the minister, the Rev. [?]…

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Methodist Spring Fair At Branxton

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 2

The annual spring fair, under the auspices of Branxton Methodist Ladles’ Church Ald, was officially opened in Branxton…

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Great Variety Of Pets At Church Service

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 1

LONDON, Oct. 3.—The animals went in two by two to a “pets’ service” at Holy Trinity Church, Hereford, yesterday afternoon,…

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Christian Science Churches

Maitland Mercury · Monday 3 October 1949 · page 3

“Unreality,” was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The golden text was: The…

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Autonomy for Church in Australia Bishop’s Address To Opening of Anglican Synod

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday. — The Bishop of Newcastle (Right Rev. F. de Witt Batty) in his address to the opening session of the Anglican synod to-day, made lengthy reference to what has been called the Bathurst case and said it…

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St. Andrew's Annual Presbyterian Fair

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 1

The annual fair of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church took place on Friday, Septem-ber 23…

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Magnificent Display Of Blooms Annual Methodist Church Flower Show. Successful Exhibition

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 1

A bounteous season and the enthusiasm of the ladies of the Church Aid and flower growers combined to make this year's annual Methodist Church flower show and fair one of the most successful on record. The array of blooms seen in the…

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Church of England Bazaar

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 1

St. Luke's annual flower show and bazaar takes place on Friday, 14th October, in the Municipal Hall, Scone…

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The Place of Films in Church Work

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 4 October 1949 · page 1

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.—“The day of visual education is with us, and we should be allowed to use good films to take the good…

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Local and General Successful Catholic Ball

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 2

The Catholic Ball held at Clarence Town last week was a very enjoyable function, ag there was a large crowd present. It was notable for the…

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Church of England's Annual Flower Show Bright Social Gathering Success for Ladies' Guild

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 4

The large gathering of attractively frocked patrons at the James Theatre on Thursday afternoon on the occasion of the Church of England Annual Flower Show marked a bright happy function…

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Generosity to the Churches

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 4

Cr. J. B. Carlton thanked the Guild for the invitation to Mrs. Carlton and himself. He congratulated all responsible for the marvellous display and…

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More Secret Church Trials in Bulgaria

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 1

LAKE SUCCESS, Oct. 5 (A.A.P). —The United States has told the United Nations that, [?]to “reliable reports,” a second group of…

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Animals Go to Church Service Dedicated to Patron Saint

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 5 October 1949 · page 1

The animals went in two by two to a pets' service at Holy Trinity Church, Hereford (Eng.) on Sunday afternoon…

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Church Schools Maintain High Standards

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 6 October 1949 · page 4

NEWCASTLE, Thursday.— D.filcult[?] created by pressure of accommodation and by rising costs were discussed when the report of…

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