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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Churches

Churches, 1948

334 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 8 of 17

Welcome To Church Of Christ Minister

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 7 July 1948 · page 4

At Mayfield Church of Christ, the President of the Conference of Churches of Christ in New South Wales (Mr. R. Acland) was…

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Chifley's Dollar Mission Fails

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 14 July 1948 · page 1

CANBERRA, Wed.: The Prime Minister (Mr. Chifley), on his mission to London, failed to obtain for Australia any relief from the dollar restrictions. In fact, he found that…

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Catholic Charities Concert

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 3

A concert arranged by Miss Joanne Dwyer, in aid of the Combined Catholic Charities, will be given in the City Hall next Sunday…

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Methodist Concert at Stockton

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 15 July 1948 · page 4

A children's concert in St. Paul's Anglican Hall for Stockton Methodist Intermediate Sunday School raised £14. The children were…

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In The CHURCHES

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 17 July 1948 · page 5

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL.— Tomorrow, eighth Sunday after Trinity, Holy Communion will be at 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.. Holy Eucharist…

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Twin Sisters Make Debut At Hamilton Parish Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 20 July 1948 · page 5

Tall and fair twin sisters, May and June Wigginton, were among the 12 charming debutantes presented to the Lord and Lady Mayoress of Newcastle (Aid. and Mrs. H. D. Quinlan) at Hamilton…

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Tights Hill Catholic Ball Debs

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 22 July 1948 · page 6

Debutantes to be presented at Tighe's Hill Catholic Ball on July 28 at City Hall.—Front Row: Anne Cook, Patricia White, Betty Blackwell, Alma Judge, Mrs. J. Doyle (matron of honor), June Connolly, Marjorie Calwell, Lois Queenan, Eunice Cavanagh. Middle Row: Maureen Mitchell, Thelma Irwin, Kitty O'Hea, Evelyn Grainger, Elma Gearing, Kathleen McGrath, Betty Tierney, Joan Atchett, Nancy…

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Make Presentation to Churchill

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 22 July 1948 · page 6

A presentation will be made to the Australian Rugby League representative, Clive Churchill, at Marist Brothers' School at 1.30 p.m…

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In the CHURCHES

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 24 July 1948 · page 4

CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL.—St. James" Day, Holy Communion 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist 9.30 a.m. (sermon by the Dean)…

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Churches Open U.N.O. Appeal

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 July 1948 · page 2

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The United Nations' appeal for children opened in churches throughout Australia, except in South Australia to-day…

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Mr. Churchill Tastes A Cherry

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 26 July 1948 · page 3

Mr. Winston Churchill tastes a cherry in the soft fruit section of Ken[?] County Agricultural Show…

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600 Dancers At Catholic Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 29 July 1948 · page 4

Six hundred dancers attended the 14th annual ball of Tighe's Hill Catholic Church in the City Hall last night…

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Record Attendance At Tighe s Hill Catholic Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 July 1948 · page 8

Since it was first organised by the Rev. Father Grace 14 years ago, Tighe's Hill Catholic Rail has always attracted a record attendance. The 1948 function last night at the City Hall was no…

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500 See Church Law Burn

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 29 July 1948 · page 1

LONDON, Thurs (AAP); A crowd of over 500 watched the Vicar of St. Stephen's, Lambeth (the…

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130th Anniversary Of Anglican Church Service In Newcastle

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 30 July 1948 · page 3

The Dean of Newcastle (Very Rev. A. E. Morris) will preach at the evening service in Newcastle Cathedral on Sunday in…

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German Mission Investigates Industrial Field

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 30 July 1948 · page 1

CANBERRA, Thursday.—A reparations mission of 17 German scientists was investigating various industrial fields in Australia, the…

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In Brief Advice To Church On Insemination

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 August 1948 · page 4

A commission of experts set up by the Archbishop of Canterbury to consider the practice of human artificial insemination recommended that when this involved a donor other than the husband it should be made a criminal offence. The…

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Present New Waltz At Catholic Ball

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1948 · page 4

A waltz specially composed for them was danced by eight debutantes presented to the Bishop of Maitland (Most Rev. Dr. E…

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Dr. Gleeson Received Debs. At Combined Catholic Ball

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 August 1948 · page 6

Floral decorations on the stage last night at the City Hall were a feature of a very effective and colorful presentation of eight debutantes to the Bishop of Maitland (the Most Rev. Dr. E. Gleeson)…

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No Move To Acquire Baptist Church Site

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 4 August 1948 · page 2

No negotiations have yet taken place for the acquisition of the Baptist Tabernacle site in Laman-st., although the approved plan of the Cultural Centre envisages the use of this land as part of the site of the proposed auditorium…

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