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Churches, 1959

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Riverina History No. 12 Early Church Days Were Far From Dull

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 6 January 1959 · page 5

THE early days of the Church of England in Deniliquin were far from dull — and the destruction of the church building in a fierce storm was only one of a series of lively incidents…

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New Church Hall for Wakool

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 24 March 1959 · page 3

The recently completed St. John’s Presbyterian Church hall at Wakool was dedicated recently by Rev. H. Millman,…

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April Garden Party in Church Grounds

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 26 March 1959 · page 3

PLANS for the garden party to be held in the grounds of the Deniliquin Presbyterian manse by ladies of the church guild were…

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Church Members Say Farewell to Dr. Churchward

The Pastoral Times · Thursday 26 March 1959 · page 2

ST. ANDREW’S Presbyterian Church congregation farewelled Dr. C. M. Churchward on Sunday night after the evening…

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Catholic Women’s Conference

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 7 April 1959 · page 5

The seventh annual conference of Wagga Wagga Diocesan Catholic Women’s Social Guild was held in St. Columba’s Hall,…

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Presbyterian Garden Party

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 April 1959 · page 2

Last Thursday’s garden party, held by the Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild, raised £52. Stall holders were :— CAKES:…

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Methodist Minister At Wakool

The Pastoral Times · Friday 17 April 1959 · page 7

The induction of the Rev. G. J. Beckford, and welcome to him and Mrs. Bickferd took place at the Burrabel Methodist…

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Methodist Circuit Tea for 300

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 28 April 1959 · page 2

About 300 people attended the annual Circuit Tea held recently in the Methodist Youth Centre. A pleasing feature of the…

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Anglican Fair

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 2 June 1959 · page 3

On Saturday afternoon and evening St Aidan’s Church of England Guild ladies conducted a very, successful…

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Anglican Ball Held At Mathoura

The Pastoral Times · Friday 19 June 1959 · page 4

Over 200 people attended the annual Mathoura Church of England Ball, in the Shire Hall on Friday, June 12 Edgar Allitt’s…

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Berrigan Catholic Ball

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 30 June 1959 · page 3

The Berrigan Catholic Ball, held in the Memorial Hull on Wednesday evening last, lived up to the high reputation…

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Over 500 Attend Catholic Ball

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 30 June 1959 · page 8

OVER 500 people attended the Catholic Bag in the Town Hal last Friday Eight. Music was supplied by the Wagga Blue Suede Rockers, whose vocalist had a larger range of popular songs…

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Interjected in Church, Fined

The Pastoral Times · Friday 24 July 1959 · page 8

An aborigine, Roy Briggs sen[?] was fined £4, with £1 costs, in Deniliquin Court of Petry Sessions last Wednesday on a…

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“Education Makes a Nation” Week in Deniliquin Opens With Church Service

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 4 August 1959 · page 1

The theme of “Education Makes a Nation” was developed by the District Inspector of Schools (Mr. J. R. Joyce, B.A.) at a combined Methodist and Presbyterian Education Week service in the Methodist Church, Deniliquin, last Sunday…

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Methodist Fair

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 25 August 1959 · page 5

The Berrigan Methodist Lading Church Aid held their annual fair on Saturday, and good patronage was accorded it by…

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Mathoura Calling Presbyterian Ball

The Pastoral Times · Friday 4 September 1959 · page 8

The annual Presbyterian Ball held last Friday was an outstanding social success. Decorations featured a novel…

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Methodist Team

The Berrigan Advocate · Tuesday 29 September 1959 · page 8

The Methodist cricket team to play P.F.A. on Saturday next will be chosen from the following players at the ground:—D…

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Mathoura Calling Successful Church Bazaar

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 October 1959 · page 5

The annual Church of England bazaar was held in the Shire Hall on Friday, during both the afternoon and evening. A very…

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Church, Crown Land for Sub-division?

The Pastoral Times · Friday 23 October 1959 · page 1

Owners of land in the area bounded by Poitiers, Edwardes, Harfleur and Wellington Streets will be…

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St. Andrew’s Church Centenary Service

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 27 October 1959 · page 1

A Parish Service will be held at St. Andrew’s, Deniliquin, next Sunday to commemorate the centenary of the first Presbyterian service in Deniliquin. This was held in June, 1859…

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