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Churches, 1954

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Octogenarians of Methodist Church

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 3 May 1954 · page 1

A number of Taree Methodist octogenarians have been cenebrating their natal days. During April Mrs. Doust,…

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Methodist Church Guild Lead Is Commended

Macleay Argus · Monday 3 May 1954 · page 4

Kempsey Methodist Church Guild has given the Australian Council of Young Farmers a donation of 30- to help towards sending one of its members overseas…

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"Reproach to Church Has Now Rolled Away"

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 3 May 1954 · page 2

"The reproach that the worship of God should be so unworthily represented by a building in this important…

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Flirt in Church Instead of Cinema

Macleay Argus · Monday 3 May 1954 · page 2

LONDON: It is better for boys and girls to flirt in church than in the cinema, says a Methodist minister,…

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Foundation Stone of Memorial Church Laid

The Northern Champion · Tuesday 4 May 1954 · page 1

The laying of the foundation stone of the new Memorial St. John's Church of England at Taree on Sunday…

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Bishop Opens New Harrington Church

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 May 1954 · page 2

Official opening and dedication of the new Churchy England at Harrington was performed by the Lord…

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New Church to Be Opened at Wingham

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 5 May 1954 · page 2

Our Lady of Perpetual Succor War Memor'al Church at Wingham will be officially opened by the…

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Colorful Parish Fete at Wingham

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 2

A very successful annual Pete was held in the Rectory grounds of St. Matthew's Church of England, Wingham…

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Purfleet Mission Jubilee This Month

The Northern Champion · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 5

Fifty years ago, on May 16, 1904, the first representative of the United Aborigines Mission of Australia (Miss…

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New Harrington Church Dedicated by Bishop

The Northern Champion · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 1

The new Church of England at Harrington was dedicated and officially opened by the Lord Bishop of Newcastle, Rt. Rev. Francis De Witt Batty, on Sunday…

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War Memorial Wingham Church Ready to Open

The Northern Champion · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 1

Our Lady of Perpetual Succour War Memorial Roman Catholic Church at Wirigham will be officially opened…

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Plans For New Church At Tuncurry

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 1

A meeting of Church of England parish oners at Tuncurry, held in the Memorial Hall, discussed plans and…

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Jubilee of Church Work at Purfleet

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Friday 7 May 1954 · page 9

On May 18 Purfleet United Aborigines Mission Church will celebrate its 50th jubilee…

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Anglican Parish Dinner

Macleay Argus · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 2

The Parish Hall, West Kempsey, taxed to capacity, was decorated with chrysanthemums, and made a gay setting for a happy gathering on Friday night…

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New Catholic Church For Wingham

Macleay Argus · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 4

Our Lady of Perpetual Succor War Memorial Church at Wingham will be officially opened by the Bishop of…

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War Memorial Church at Wingham

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 3

Rev. Father M. Moylan and Parishioners invite all friends and well-wishers to the Solemn Blessing and Opening Ceremony, on Sunday next, May 10, at 10 a.m., by Most Rev. Edmund Gleeson, C.SS.R., D.D., Bishop of Maitland. Solemn High Mass at 10.30 a.m…

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Phil Furley's Band For Catholic Ball

The Gloucester Advocate · Tuesday 11 May 1954 · page 2

Phil Furley's Palais dance band, with Jack Spearing is coming to Gloucester on Tuesday night June 8th…

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Church Opening at Wingham

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 2

The new Catholic Church at Wingham, Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, will be officially opened on Sunday next…

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Talks on Church Union

Macleay Argus · Wednesday 12 May 1954 · page 2

Three important church conferences this month will discuss the union of the Methodist, Congregational, and Presbyterian Churches in Australia. Two of the conferences,…

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Inspiring Addresses Mark Church Anniversary

The Northern Champion · Friday 14 May 1954 · page 11

Inspiring addresses were given by Mr. A. G. Elliott, guest speaker at the 91st anniversary celebrations of the Taree Church of Christ last week-end…

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