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Churches, 1953

328 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 7 of 17

Churchill Deprecates Nagging U.S.

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 20 May 1953 · page 7

LONDON, Tues.—The Prime Minister (Sir Winston Churchill) deprecated "nagging" the United States about the Korean truce negotiations yesterday…

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Churchill, Norman Help Train American R.l. Team

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Thursday 21 May 1953 · page 12

SYDNEY, Wed.—Test captain Clive Churchill and Test today helped train Stars Rugby team…

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Corrimal Church Aid Birthday

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 22 May 1953 · page 4

The Corrimal Methodist Ladies' Church Aid celebrated its birthday with a special service and…

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P.k. Methodist Church Banquet

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 May 1953 · page 2

To mark the 44th anniversary of the opening of the Methodist Church in Port Kembla a banquet was…

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Eight Debutantes At Presbyterian Ball

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 23 May 1953 · page 3

Happiness radiated from the Soldiers' Memorial Hall, Wollongong, last night when about 250 young people attended the Ball arranged by the Presbyterian…

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Russia Supports Churchill's Call For High Level Talks

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 25 May 1953 · page 2

MOSCOW, Sun. — The Soviet Union's official newspaper, "Pravda" today supported Sir Winston Churchill's call for a big power meeting at the highest level. The paper today…

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Churchy Services On June 2

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 25 May 1953 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sun.—At the request of the Government, special Church services will be held in Sydney to mark…

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Birthday for Ladies Church Aid Society

Kiama Independent · Wednesday 27 May 1953 · page 3

There was a large gathering on Wednesday at the Jamberoo Sunday School Hall, which was beautifully decorated, for the occasion of the…

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Churchill "tops" with Jews

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 May 1953 · page 3

Mr Bert Locker, chairman of the Jewish Agency, was glowing with appreciation of Sir Winston…

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Fight in Church St. Brings Fine

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 27 May 1953 · page 6

Two men, charged with offensive behaviour, were each fitted £5 when they appeared in the Wollongong…

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Mission Sisters Return To Papua

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 28 May 1953 · page 22

Before leaving to return to Papua after three months' leave, Church of England Mission Sisters' Henderson and Durdin paid…

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News for Women Eight Debutantes Presented At Woll. Presbyterian Ball

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Thursday 28 May 1953 · page 23

Eight lovely debutantes were presented to Professor A. K. Anderson, M.A., Principal of Scots College,…

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Churchill's Daughter Loses Valuable Ring

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Friday 29 May 1953 · page 3

NEW YORK, Thurs.—Sir Winston Churchill's actress daughter, Sarah (Mrs. Anthony Beauchamp) lost a…

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Methodist Missions Secretary Guest Preacher at Corrimal

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 May 1953 · page 11

General Secretary of Australian Methodist Overseas Missions (Rev. C. F. Gribble, M.A.) will he the guest preacher at the pleasant Sunday afternoon of…

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150 Diamonds in Churchill's Badge

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 May 1953 · page 3

LONDON, Fri.—Sir Winston Churchill will wear a double-sized badge of the Knight of the Garter…

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Coronation Day Church Pageant

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 May 1953 · page 11

Dapto young Anglicans and their friends are taking part in a simple Pageant of the…

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Coronation Church services

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Monday 1 June 1953 · page 3

Preachers in district churches yesterday made special mention of the Coronation, and some…

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Sir Winston Churchill

Kiama Independent · Tuesday 2 June 1953 · page 1

The British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill will broadcast an introduction to Her Majesty's message early to-morrow morning…

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Loud Speakers On Woonona Church

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 June 1953 · page 5

The Woonona Baptist Christian Endeavour has made an application to the Northern Zone Committee…

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Special Church Services

Illawarra Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 June 1953 · page 9

Celebrations in Greater Wollongong commenced yesterday with combined church services. Bishop…

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