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Churches, 1953

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Sir Winston Churchill

Maitland Mercury · Monday 11 May 1953 · page 1

The Queen [?] persuaded Mr Churchill to accept the [?] of the G[?]—The highest order…

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To-day’s Leader Common Policy Needed Churchill Advocates Big Power Talks Action Should Not Be Long Delayed, He Said

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 12 May 1953 · page 1

LONDON: The Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, told the house of Commons yesterday he believed a conference on the highest level between the leading powers should take place without “long delay” Both sides of the House gave a good reception to the speech, in which the…

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Stroud Presbyterian Women's Guild

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Wednesday 13 May 1953 · page 2

Stroud Presbyterian Women's Guild held its monthly meeting in The Manse on Thursday afternoon, 7th…

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Pope Says The Church Does Not Want Political Power

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 13 May 1953 · page 1

VATICAN CITY: Pope [?] XII. told foreign press corresspondents in a Vatican interview that “even thrugh the…

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Catholic Ball at Singleton

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 5

SINGLETON: The annual Catholic ball, which was held in the showground pavilion last night, attracted…

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Recent Weddings Scots’ Church Chantilly And Satin

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 3

Chantilly lace over satin mde the wedding gown worn by Marie Gorring, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Gorring. of…

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Australia’s D Oldest Church

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 6

The Upper Hunter Valley its a link with the historic Ebenezer Presbyterian church, which will celebrate its…

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Churchill party Wins “Real Test”

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 14 May 1953 · page 5

LONDON: Sir Winston Churchill’s Conservative Party scored a major by-election victory yesterday, taking the…

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Presbyterian Church News

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 15 May 1953 · page 7

On Sunday week a memorial service will be held for the late Mr. George Collingwood, an elder of the Church, who died in…

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Catholic Coronation Ball was gay function

Singleton Argus · Friday 15 May 1953 · page 5

Crowns with ribbons of royal purple and masses of flowers and fern provided a delightful background for nearly 700 people who attended the Catholic Coronation Ball and…

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News of the Churches

Maitland Mercury · Friday 15 May 1953 · page 4

Rev. Charles Haxton will be the preacher at all services in the Maitland Parish. The Scots’ Church Parents and…

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Church Unity Needed Against Materialism Christ Real Stabiliser

Maitland Mercury · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 2

There had never been a greater need for churches all denominations to co-operate in fighting the wave of materialism which was threatening the future at the world, speakers declared at the 102nd anniversary…

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Churches Emphasis On Food Problem

Maitland Mercury · Monday 18 May 1953 · page 3

Yesterday the Catholic Church throughout: Australia observed the day as “Rural Sunday,” when references were made to the aims and ideals of the National Catholic Rural Movement…

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Catholic Ball at Denman To-night

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 May 1953 · page 3

To-night (Tuesday) is the occasion of the annual Catholic ball at Denman. The function, which is assured of success, will be held…

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Delation of New Church War Memorial. Ceremony by Bishop Batty

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 May 1953 · page 3

When he dedicated the new war memorial sanctuary and tower at St. John's Church of England…

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New Church

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 19 May 1953 · page 6

GLOUCESTER: Work has commenced on new buildings for the Roman Catholic Church. A new church and…

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Stroud Presbyterian Church

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1953 · page 1

A memorable Mothers' Day Service was conducted in the Stroud Presbyterian Church on…

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Parish Priest Welcomed

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 May 1953 · page 4

About 150 [?] of St Brigda’s Church Raymond Terrace welcomed that newly appointed [?]…

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Opening of New Methodist Church at Millers' Forest

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1953 · page 1

For the past 115 years the Methodist Church has borne faithful Witness to the efficacy of the…

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Golden Jubilee of Church Aid

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 21 May 1953 · page 4

Special celebrations are to mark the 50th anniversary of the East Maitland Methodist Ladles' Church Aid next…

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