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Mid North Coast · Churches

Churches, 1950

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Restoring Britain's Churches

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 6 January 1950 · page 3

Amongst the glories of Britain are her ancient churches, many of them containing much workmanship that is of great beauty as well as historic…

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Church "Could Lead on Racial Discrimination"

Macleay Argus · Friday 6 January 1950 · page 2

LONDON (A.A.P), -- Rev. Dr. Lewis John Collins, canon and chancellor of St. Paul's Cathedral, in a sermon on New Year's night…

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Church Of England. Religious Education

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 13 January 1950 · page 3

The Annual Diocesan Scripture Examination for Public Schools within the Diocese of Newcastle was held during November last with the…

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Fire at Street and Parish's Store Good Save by Brigade

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 2

A fire which broke out in Street & Parish Pty. Ltd's. bulk store lost night, burned out one corner of the building and…

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Church of St. Thomas

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Friday 20 January 1950 · page 4

On the front page of this issue a par culled from Wingham "Chronicle" has something to say concerning the Church of St. Thomas at…

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Taree Methodist Church Quarterly Meeting

The Northern Champion · Saturday 21 January 1950 · page 3

The Quarterly Meeting of the Methodist Church, Taree Circuit, was held on Tuesday, 17th January, in the church when 17 members were present…

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St. Thomas's Church, Port Macquarie

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 2

Years ago we wrote much about the historic Church of St. Thomas at Port Macquarie—as also the old cemetery in that town. This historic…

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The Historic Church Of St. Thomas At Port Macquarie

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 24 January 1950 · page 4

"Port Macquarie News": On the front page of this issue, a par culled from "The Wingham Chronicle" has something to say concerning the…

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Taree Methodist Church Former Minister to Preach

The Northern Champion · Saturday 28 January 1950 · page 2

The many friends of the Rev. E. W. Hyde throughout the Taree Circuit will be delighted to know that he has consented to preach at the church on…

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Catholic's Accept Protestant Rites On Baptism Vatican City

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 31 January 1950 · page 1

The Holy Office--the central Catholic authority on heresy and dogma--has ruled that baptism according to the rites of…

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Methodist Church

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 February 1950 · page 1

The Methodist Church was packed to the doors on Sunday night last, extra seating accommodation being required, when the special preacher was the Rev…

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Presentation Sisters Welcomed To Bellingen Parish

Macleay Argus · Friday 3 February 1950 · page 4

On Sunday last the Bishop of the Lismore diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Farrelly formerly (Fr. Farrelly, of Bellingen)…

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Historic Port Macquarie Church Now 125 Years Old

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 February 1950 · page 6

Even the oldest inhabitant cannot remember a time when there was no St. Thomas' Church in Port Macquarie. The sturdy old building—the third…

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Catholic Bishop Lashes Movie Stars Sioux City, Iowa

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 7 February 1950 · page 1

Addressing the Church Club here, the Catholic Bishop, Rev. Joseph Mueller, said the film industry did not protect itself from…

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Snakes In Church. May 29, 1869

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 10 February 1950 · page 3

While the Rev. John McLeod was preaching in the Free Church at Red Bank last Sunday week, the congregation was thrown into a state of…

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Reception Of Catholic Bishop. September 4, 1869

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 4

On Saturday morning a large number of horsemen passed through Tinonee on their way to Bo Bo Creek to meet the Rev. Dr. Murray, the…

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Church At Tinonee. August 28, 1869

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 4

It is understood that the tender of Mr. G. Rooney to build and paint the Church, supply seats, etc., for the the sum of £105, has been…

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Twenty-five Years a Priest Father Mark Carlton Honoured Amongst Men of Mark Is Father Mark Carlton. Built a Church in Four Days

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 17 February 1950 · page 6

Men of force, energy and goodwill can achieve any thing in the spiritual and temporal life of the community. But how few are found who have those great attributes. Father Mark Carlton…

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Taree Methodist Church 92nd Anniversary Services

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 8

The 92nd anniversary services of the Taree Methodist Church will be held on Sunday next. The morning preacher will be the Rev. A. E. Frede and the…

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Chatham Methodist School Hall Re-opening Celebrations

The Northern Champion · Saturday 18 February 1950 · page 3

To-day (Saturday) will be a red letter day in the history of the Chatham Methodist School Hall. Originally built during the ministry of the Rev. E. W…

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