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Churches, 1953

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Christian Science Churches

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 18 August 1953 · page 2

“Soul” was the subject [?] all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday. The golden text was is…

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Methodist youth bodies intensify activites

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 August 1953 · page 1

On Monday night the Singleton Methodist Girls' Comradeship and the Senior Order of Knights combined for a scavenger hunt…

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Tomago Methodist Sunday School

Raymond Terrace Examiner and Lower Hunter and Port Stephens Advertiser · Thursday 20 August 1953 · page 6

The fourth anniversary of the Sunday School was celebrated on Sunday, 16th August, the…

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Recent Weddings St. Mary’s Church Traditional Satin

Maitland Mercury · Thursday 20 August 1953 · page 5

Traditional white satin was worn by Theiroa Gladys Tranter, daughter of Mr. Les Tranter, and the late Mrs…

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Catholic Ball Next

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 August 1953 · page 1

The annual Catholic ball, one of the district's chief social attractions, will be held at the Municipal Hall…

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Gay Scales at Abermain Catholic Ball

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 21 August 1953 · page 5

The Plaza Hall was beautifully decorated and presented a gay and colourful setting for the annual…

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Christian Science Churches

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 August 1953 · page 2

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

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Churchill Unlikely To Accept Dukedom (A.A.P. Reuter)

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 August 1953 · page 1

LONDON: Sir Winston Churchill is expected to ignore a Sunday newspaper suggestion that he may accept a dukedom as a preliminary to retirement. Friends close to the [?]san statesman cannot…

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Church’s Tribute to Red Cross

Maitland Mercury · Monday 24 August 1953 · page 3

A special Red Cross commemoration service held last night at St. Peter’s Church of England, East Maitland, was…

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Abermain-Weston Presbyterian Church News

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 25 August 1953 · page 3

Mr. and Mrs. McCaw will leave for a week's holiday next Tuesday. During the absence of Mr. McCaw the service at…

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Methodist Church Fair At Lochinvar

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1953 · page 2

The fair held in Lochinvar School of Aris in aid of the Methodist Church was most successful the sum of £43/2/…

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Debs at Catholic Ball

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 August 1953 · page 1

Final preparations are being made for the Catholic Ball, to be held to-morrow night, when a presentation…

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Aberdeen News Successful Catholic Ball Rain Insurance Collected

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 25 August 1953 · page 2

The annual Catholic Ball, held last Friday night, was a great success, both socially and financially, despite…

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Churchill To Chair Meeting

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 25 August 1953 · page 1

LONDON: Sire Winston Churchill—Back at the be[?] after his recent rest from overwork—will onside to-day…

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Church Of England Ball At Largs

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 26 August 1953 · page 2

To defray expenses of the forthcoming St. Andrew’s Church of England Ball a series of euchre evenings has…

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Catholic Ball

The Scone Advocate · Friday 28 August 1953 · page 11

Last year's Winner of the be[?]e of the ball," Miss. Pauline Sullivan, of Scone, again caught the judges eye…

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Parish Festival at St. Mary’s Church Bishop Clements Will Attend Celebrations

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 August 1953 · page 2

The dedication and consecration of St. Mary’s Church will be celebrated by parishioners at the 86th parish festival on Sunday. The old church was dedicated by Bishop Tyrrell…

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Annual Catholic Ball Presentation of Debutantes

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 28 August 1953 · page 1

The annual Catholic Ball, held on Wednesday night, sustained its high reputation among the district's chief social functions. There was an attendance of…

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News of the Churches

Maitland Mercury · Friday 28 August 1953 · page 2

Holy Communion will be administered next Sunday morning at the 11 o’clock service in East Maitland Methodist…

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Guards At Czech Mission

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 1 September 1953 · page 1

BERLIN (A.A.P. Reuter): West Berlin police yesterday withdrew guards they had posted-around the Czech…

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