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Churches, 1953

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Defraying cost Of Church Hall

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 26 June 1953 · page 5

To defray the cost of a new church hall built in the grounds of St. Alban's, Forester, regular functions are…

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St. Alban's Day Celebrated at Forster Church

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 26 June 1953 · page 5

There was a full day's celebration of St. Alban's Day at St. Alban's Church of England, Forster, on Wednesday…

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Methodist Church Re-building Story

Macleay Argus · Monday 29 June 1953 · page 1

The Rev. D. F. Boorman, B.A., Superintendent Minister of Kempsey Methodist Circuit, when spoken to by an "Argus" reporter on Saturday afternoon, was very appreciative of the splendid attendance…

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Opening of Methodist Church Memorable Function

Macleay Argus · Monday 29 June 1953 · page 1

Kempsey's new Methodist Church, built in Tozer Street, West Kempsey, to replace the Church building badly damaged in the 1949 flood and almost totally destroyed in the 1950 flood, was officially opened on Saturday afternoon in the presence of about three…

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Tablets Unveiled in New Church

Macleay Argus · Monday 29 June 1953 · page 4

The marble tablets bearing the names of Rev. H. E. Andrews, James Jeffery and William Nance, who…

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New Church Is Closer to Centre

Macleay Argus · Monday 29 June 1953 · page 4

The Tozer Street site was closer to the residential centre of the town, said Rev. Boorman, in referring to the new Methodist Church site. Figures given by Mr. Fletcher, staff surveyor,…

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Pendles Highlight Of Catholic Ball

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 3

One of the biggest crowds ever seen at a Gloucester ball attended the annual Catholic ball, in the R.S.L. hall on Friday night…

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Church Notes

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 2

Church of England, Sunday, 5th July: Gloucester 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Bowman Farm 11 a.m.—David R. May, rector…

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"You Are the Church" Rector Tells People

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 2

Rector of St. Paul's Church of England, Gloucester, Rev. D. R. May, on Sunday completed eight years as rector of the parish…

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Robbery at Church

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 30 June 1953 · page 2

The Sector, Rev. R. W. L Ayacough, reports that during last night St. Matthew's Church of England…

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Radiant Bride Wed At St. John's Church

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 1 July 1953 · page 5

After celebrating her 21st birthday on Friday, June Northam, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Northam,…

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Opening of New Church

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 1 July 1953 · page 1

This picture, taken last Saturday afternoon, shows the Large crowd which attended the opening of the new Methodist Church in Tozer Street. The inset is that of Rev. W. Tredinnick inserting the key into the door before declaring the church officially opened. The sun coming through slightly obscured Rev…

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Money Stolen From Wingham C.E. Church

The Northern Champion · Friday 3 July 1953 · page 1

Thieves, who entered St. Mather's Church of England Wingham, on Monday night rifled special offering boxes…

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Lovely Church Decorations for Radiant Taree Bride

The Northern Champion · Friday 3 July 1953 · page 2

Laden with presents from fellow staff- members of the T.I. Company, Sydney, popular Joyce Ramsay arrived at Tares to marry Keith Ellis, of Parke's, at a ceremiay, conducted by a…

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Thieves Entered Wingham Church

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 3 July 1953 · page 8

The Rector, Rev. R. W. L. Ayscough reports that during Monday night, St. Matthew's Church cf England,…

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Methodist President at Kempsey

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 6 July 1953 · page 3

The president of the Methodist conference, the Rev. W. C. Francis, yesterday dedicated the new…

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Methodist Leader's Link With 13th Bn

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 6 July 1953 · page 3

The visit to Kempsey yesterday, of Rev. W. C. Francis, D.C.M., E.D., for the dedication of Kempsey's new Methodist Church, formed a link between the old 13th Battalion and the…

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Caddish Act Stole From Church

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 8 July 1953 · page 2

Thieves entered St. Matthew's Church of England, Wingham, last Monday night, and rifled special…

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Taxi Phone Box in Church St

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 10 July 1953 · page 1

Gloucester Shire Council on Wednesday granted local taxi driver, Mr. G. B. Freeman, permission to erect a telephone box at his taxi rank in…

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Competition Raised £2613 For Church

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 10 July 1953 · page 2

The Church of England's "Royal Family" competition, raised £2,613 for the proposed new church. The most discussed,…

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