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Churches, 1949

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New Probe on Mission Allegations

Northern Star · Saturday 3 December 1949 · page 1

DARWIN, Friday. — A Northern Territory patrol officer will spend a week at the Oenpelli Mission, to investigate allegations that Oenpelli…

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Roundabout Over 200 Attend Christmas Party to Church Aids

Northern Star · Wednesday 7 December 1949 · page 2

Seldom has the Richmond Hall looked so attractive as it did yesterday afternoon, when members of the Methodist Church Aid entertained women's auxiliaries from other churches at a Christmas party…

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St James' Parish Council Meeting

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 9 December 1949 · page 6

The December meeting of St. James' Parish Council was held at the Rectory on Wednesday night. The usual business was attended…

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Presbyterian Sunday School. Christmas Party

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 13 December 1949 · page 3

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Hall was filled to capacity for the Christmas Tree and party given Sunday School children and Country…

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Methodist Sunday School Celebrates Anniversary

Northern Star · Wednesday 14 December 1949 · page 9

Bangalow Methodist S u n d ay School Anniversary Services were attended by large congregations. The Sunday School choir sang ten hymns…

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Special Anglican Functions

Northern Star · Monday 19 December 1949 · page 4

Following the Christmas Communion Service at St. Thomas' Church, Fernside, the congregation assembled in the Church grounds…

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Parish Status to Byron Bay C. of E.

Northern Star · Monday 19 December 1949 · page 4

Advice has been received by the Secretary of St. Paul's Parochial Council, Byron Bay (Mr. A. L. Astbury) from the Registrar of the…

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Church Social at Pearce's Creek

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 2

A social evening and Christmas party was held in the Pearce's Creek hall, in aid of the CowlongPearce's Creek Church Club…

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Church Crowded In Tribute To Late Aid. Walker

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 4

More than 200 people were unable to gain admission, to the crowded Lismore Methodist Church yesterday for the service which preceded…

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Aid. Churchward Re-elected. Allowance For Mayor Increased

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 4

By eight votes to two, Lismore City Council list night raised the Mayoral allowance to £325 per annum for the coming year. Last year the allowance was raised from £250 to £300…

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Church Relics to Be Replaced

Northern Star · Tuesday 20 December 1949 · page 5

LONDON. Monday (AAP). — A difficult feat of post-war renovation has just been accomplished. The ball and cross on the dome…

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Combined Party At Parish Hall

Northern Star · Thursday 22 December 1949 · page 8

An enjoyable evening was held in the Church of England Parish Hall when the C.E.Y.M.S. and G.F.S. held their Christmas break-up…

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No Barter by Mission Natives

Northern Star · Thursday 22 December 1949 · page 5

CANBERRA, Wednesday. — The Minister of the interior (Mr. McBride) today denied al[?]gations that aborigines at Oenpell Mission in…

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Youth Ordered to Attend Church

Northern Star · Friday 23 December 1949 · page 4

CASINO, Thursday.—A youth who was released on a bond today after pleading guilty to 11 charges of breaking, entering and stealing, was…

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Church Choirs Will Usher In Christmas Day

Northern Star · Saturday 24 December 1949 · page 4

Four choirs in Lismore and others throughout the district in Catholic and Church of England Churches will usher in Christmas Day at…

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Christmas, Festival Of Reunion Church, Civic Messages

Northern Star · Saturday 24 December 1949 · page 5

Christmas messages were yesterday given by leaders of the Church, and civic and district organisations. Their theme was the worldwide festival of reunion that has survived for centuries, and a reminder…

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Presbyterian Sunday School Anniversary

Northern Star · Tuesday 27 December 1949 · page 3

A large congregation was present at the Nimbin Presbyterian Sunday School anniversary. The service was conducted by Mr. L. Wright, of…

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Good Congregations At Church Services

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 27 December 1949 · page 4

There were good congregations at Kyogle church services on Sunday, Christmas Day. The attendances at St. James'…

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Churches Crowded For Christmas Services

Northern Star · Tuesday 27 December 1949 · page 4

Preachers at Lismore churches on Christmas Day stressed the spirit of Christmas and its application to everyday life. They exhorted their listeners to…

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Churchill, "Man Of Half Century"

Northern Star · Friday 30 December 1949 · page 1

NEW YORK, Thursday (AAP). — Mr. Winston Churchill has been chosen as "man of the half century" by…

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