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Churches, 1953

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Lutheran Church Conference

The Observer · Friday 4 September 1953 · page 7

A number of clergy from the Riverina left this week for Murtoa, in Victoria, where a conference of clergy from all…

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Holbrook Methodist Hall funds aided

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 September 1953 · page 6

Mrs W. Baines arranged a competitive afternoon, to aid the funds of the Methodist Hall, Holbrook, on Wednesday afternoon, which…

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This church opposes trade unionism !

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 September 1953 · page 7

SYDNEY, Fri.: Seventh-day Adventists today officially declared their opposition to trade-unionism…

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Weddings Married at Baptist Church

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 5 September 1953 · page 6

Wedding was celebrated at the Baptist Church, Albury, on August 29, when the bride was Gwendolyn, youngest daughter of Mr…

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Catholic Bishops urge we take more migrants

Border Morning Mail · Monday 7 September 1953 · page 16

SYDNEY, Sun.: A statement issued by Australian Catholic Bishops urges continuation and even acceleration of Australia’s post-war immigration programme, particularly the absorption of European displaced persons…

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Methodist Flower Show

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 8 September 1953 · page 8

The Methodist Spring Fair and Flower Show is to be held on Thursday, September 17 in the town hall. It is timed to…

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St. David’s Presbyterian Church Service by Deaconess

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 September 1953 · page 22

On Sunday next the 11 a.m. service will be conducted by Deaconess Hilliard. The Rev. J. Edward Smith will conduct a badge…

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Albury Methodist a Busy Month

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 September 1953 · page 22

This month promises to be a very busy one for many of the church organisations. And much planning and preparation are…

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Wodonga Methodist circuit Sunday School Anniversary

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 September 1953 · page 22

Anniversary of the Wodonga Methodist Sunday School will be celebrated next Sunday with special services at 11 a.m., 2.30 p.m…

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Around the Churches Wodonga Baptist Church

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 8 September 1953 · page 22

Both services on Sunday, at Wodonga Baptist Church, were taken by the Pastor, Rev. J. Edmonds…

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Churchill congratulates Adenauer

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 9 September 1953 · page 3

LONDON, Tues.: Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, told West German Chancellor Adenauer, in a message last night:…

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Presbyterian Church

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 10 September 1953 · page 1

The Memorial Organ was dedicated at the morning Service on Sunday last before a large congregation…

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Methodist Church News

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 September 1953 · page 4

Temple Day this year in the Corowa Methodist Church will be held on Monday, 14th September. The special preacher for the…

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New Parish Priest Alive To Need For New Convent

The Pastoral Times · Friday 11 September 1953 · page 1

A one-time Parkes lad had the privilege in Deniliquin on Sunday night of welcoming as his superior…

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St. Barnabas' Church Guild

The Observer · Friday 11 September 1953 · page 2

At a recent meeting of St. Barnabas' Church of England Guild, members discussed arrangements for the…

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Church Honors The Memory Of Frank Grayhurst

The Pastoral Times · Friday 11 September 1953 · page 1

The congregation of St. Andrew’s last Sunday evening honored the memory of Frank Grayhurst,…

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Irish-American born priest to attend Catholic festival at Wagga on October 11

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 September 1953 · page 24

The well-known Irish-American priest (Father H. Peyton), who is conducting a Rosary crusade, will attend the Catholic festival in Wagga on October 11. Organiser, Father Lane, claimed it was due to the Rosary…

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Catholic Church moved from Weir to Wodonga blessed by Bishop Stewart

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 September 1953 · page 16

A Catholic Church built at the Hume Weir over 20 years ago and recently moved to Beechworth road, Wodonga, was blessed by the Bishop of Sandhurst (Dr. B. D. Stewart, D.D.m L.L.B.) yesterday afternoon. The…

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Knox Presbyterian Church, Holbrook Mission Exhibition

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 September 1953 · page 10

Holbrook branch of the Girls’ Auxiliary held a mission exhibition and social in the Sunday School Hall on Thursday night…

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Anglican Church the Rev. F. R. Woodwell Transferred

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 September 1953 · page 10

News has been received of the transfer of the Rev. F. R. Woodwell from Albury to be the rector of the parish of Bribbaree. The…

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