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Mid North Coast · Churches

Churches, 1950

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In The Churches

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 21 February 1950 · page 3

A public meeting at the Croydon Park Church celebrated the 50 years' ministry of the Rev. J. H. Auld, in the Presbyterian Church…

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Chatham Methodist School Hall Re-opening Celebrations

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 3

Despite the very inclement weather over the week-end the Chatham Methodist School Hall re-opening celebrations proved a great success. The plans…

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Church of England (22nd February, Ash Wednesday)

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 3

Taree 7.15 a.m. H.C., 7.30 p.m., Litany and Comminution Service. 23rd February: Cundletown, 7.30 p.m., Litany and Commination Service, and…

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Church Grateful To Its Young Men

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 22 February 1950 · page 2

"We are grateful to these young men who are rendering such practical service to the church," said the Rev. A. E. Frede, on Saturday, at…

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Catholic Church Plans Changes Buildings and Property at Urunga

Macleay Argus · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 1

Many necessary and important changes are at present being made in regard to Catholic Church properties and buildings at Urunga. The old church, which had stood…

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Church At Taree. September 18, 1869

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 24 February 1950 · page 6

We are informed that at a meeting held on Tuesday, 14th September, about £150 were subscribed for the purpose of erecting a Catholic Church…

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Methodist Church 92nd Anniversary Services

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 2

Splendid congregations attended the Methodist Church on Sunday last the occasion of the 92nd anniversary. The morning preacher was the Rev. A…

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Farewell to Baptist Minister Presentations from Church People

The Northern Champion · Saturday 25 February 1950 · page 3

Prior to leaving on 8th March to take up duty at the [?]onbaragana Independent Baptist Church in Southern N.S.W., Rev. D. R. Armstrong preached his…

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Methodist Ministers New Appointments Announced

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 3

In the list of appointments of Methodist Ministers announced on Monday, it was disclosed that Rev. A. E. Frede will go from Taree to Crows Nest. His…

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Harvest Festival Service At St. Paul's Church

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 1 March 1950 · page 4

Extra seating was necessary to accommodate the large congregation which attended the Harvest Festival service at St. Paul's Church on Sunday night…

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Methodist Ceremony

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. K. Ruff, who were married at Methodist Church, Taree, on Saturday. The bride (nee Miss C. White), is the…

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Australia Largely Pagan Says Methodist Conference President

The Northern Champion · Saturday 4 March 1950 · page 1

Australia was largely a pagan country despite the outward parade and professions of religion, the Rev C. L. Connor formerly of Taree) said on…

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Overseas' Mission Meeting

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 8 March 1950 · page 2

A number of local people joined with Lansdowne congregation in Methodist Church there to hear Rev. A. Loy give a most impressive and…

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Methodist Services

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 10 March 1950 · page 5

The Methodist Church services for next Sunday are as follows:—Bucca Wauka (Taylor's) 2 p.m; Gloucester 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m.—…

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Masonic Church Service

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 11 March 1950 · page 2

On Sunday evening next, March 12, at 7.30 p.m., there will be a special Masonic Church Service in the Methodist Church. Rev. A. E…

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London Church Damaged by Fire London

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 14 March 1950 · page 1

A fire at the famous Brompton Oratory, one of London's best-known Catholic churches, yesterday caused damage estimated at…

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Parish Farewell

The Macleay Chronicle · Wednesday 15 March 1950 · page 1

On Monday night March 6 a very large crowd assembled to farewell Rev. Father A. Parker, who has been curate here for the last four and a half…

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The Message of the Pillars Masonic Church Service at Taree

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 March 1950 · page 4

Extra seating was requisitioned at the Taree Methodist Church on Sunday evening when a Masonic service was conducted by the Church Minister, Rev…

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Church Vestry Meeting

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 15 March 1950 · page 2

The annual meeting of the parishioners of St. Alban's Church of England was held last Sunday, after the close of the evening service. The Rector…

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Churchill's Outburst

Macleay Argus · Friday 17 March 1950 · page 1

LONDON, Fri.--Returning to his role of war strategist, Mr. Winston Churchill, last night warned the House of…

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