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Churches, 1954

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Stroud Presbyterian Church Scotch Fair and Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1954 · page 3

Well laden and attractively decorated stalls with Tartan flags and an abundant display of flowers predominating, was the gorgeous setting for the Stroud Presbyterian Church Annual…

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Mission Rally at Bulahdelah

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1954 · page 6

The minister in charge of the Myall River Methodist Circuit, Pastor John R. Parish, J.P., advises that a…

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Bulahdelah Methodist Spring Fair and Flower Show

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Saturday 16 October 1954 · page 1

On Friday last, October 8, the Methodist communities of Bulahdelah and Rosenthal held their annual Spring Fair and Flower Show in the School of Arts. Despite the inclemency of the…

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Christian Science Churches

Maitland Mercury · Monday 18 October 1954 · page 6

“Doctrine of Atonement” was the subject in all Churches of Christ, Scientist, on Sunday…

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Rev. and Mrs. Clark-duff Back to Cessnock Presbyterian Church Jubilee Celebrations

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 6

On Saturday night, Presbyterians of Cessnock and Aberdare gathered to welcome back to Cessnock the Rev. Victor Clark-Duff and Mrs. Clark Duff, who returned to the scene of Mr. Clark-Duff's first…

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Presbyterian Women's Guild Rally Address by Mrs. John Flynn

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 3

Members of Guilds from Aberdeen-Rouchel, Merriwa, Muswellbrook, Quirindi and Scone partook of a basket lunch in the Philip Norman Memorial Hall, Scone, on. Wednesday last, when they met for their…

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Bright Display at Methodist Flower Show Mrs. A. R. Sutton Wins Open and Cottage Garden Competitions

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 1

A magnificent display of flowers was admired by many people who attended the annual Methodist flower show and fair on Friday last. The display was a credit to the exhibitors and organisers, and again…

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More Sales By Church Of England

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 19 October 1954 · page 1

LONDON: Another 450 small properties will be auctioned in November by the Church of England to…

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St. Peter’s Church Fair Record

Maitland Mercury · Wednesday 20 October 1954 · page 2

St. Peter’s annual blossom fair which was held in the Parish Hall, East Maitland, attracted large attendances at…

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Anglican Men's Communion Breakfast

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 October 1954 · page 5

The annual breakfast for Anglican men of the Parish of St. John's, Cessnock, was held last Sunday…

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Bishop Gleeson to Open New Catholic Church on Sunday Truly Magnificent Building

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 October 1954 · page 2

Cessnock's new Catholic Church, a truly magnificent building, will be opened on Sunday by His Lordship, Bishop Gleeson. The Church is a monument to the unremitting…

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Presbyterian Minister and Wife Farewelled Rev. John and Mrs. Mallyon Leaving Scone

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 October 1954 · page 2

The Philip Norman Memorial Hall was filled to capacity on Monday night last when town and district residents from all walks of life gathered to bid farewell to Rev. John arid Mrs. Mallyon, of St…

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Proceedings For Opening Of New Church

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 22 October 1954 · page 5

Everyone, irrespective of denomination, is invited to the opening of the new Catholic Church, on the corner of…

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Scone Churches' United Youth Club

The Scone Advocate · Friday 22 October 1954 · page 1

The Patron of the Scone Churches' United Youth Club, Dr. A. B. Cuthbert, attended the meeting on Tuesday night last. There were about twenty members present. Peter Ayscough read an extract from St. Luke's Gospel. Then five new…

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NEWS of the CHURCHES

Maitland Mercury · Friday 22 October 1954 · page 2

The usual services will be held in the Maitland Methodist Church on Sunday, in the evening, the second of the…

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New Roman Catholic Church At Cessnock Blessed By Bishop

Maitland Mercury · Monday 25 October 1954 · page 3

CESSNOCK: Blessing the exterior and interior of the new St. Josephs Reman Catholic Church at Cessnock yesterday, the Bishop of Maitland (Most Rev. E. E Gleeton, C.SS.R) said that the building was truly…

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Methodist Sunday school celebrates its anniversary

Singleton Argus · Monday 25 October 1954 · page 3

The annual Singleton Methodist Sunday School anniversary was held in the Methodist Hall yesterday…

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Methodist School Anniversary

Maitland Mercury · Tuesday 26 October 1954 · page 2

Singleton Methodist Sunday School held its annual anniversary in the Methodist Hall and good congregations…

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National Morale Depends on Religion Address To Anglican Men

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 October 1954 · page 3

"Power was of two kinds-material and spiritual-Major General, the Rev. C. A. Osborne, said when he…

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OVER 1,000 at Opening of New Catholic Church "Truly, a Thing of Beauty" Says Bishop Gleeson

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 26 October 1954 · page 1

When he opened and blessed the new Catholic Church at Cessnock on Sunday, the Bishop of Maitland (Most Rev. Dr. E. Gleeson, C.SSR.) said a splendid Church had been built to the praise and glory of God. He said congratulations were due to many people, but, in particular…

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