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Churches, 1949

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Church "Traitors" Not Tolerated

Northern Star · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 5

PRAGUE, Sunday. — The Czech Minister of Information (Mr. Vaola Kopecky), told delegates to the Czech Communist Party Congress…

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Churchill Expects Autumn Election

Northern Star · Monday 30 May 1949 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday (AAP).—"We must be ready for an autumn election and, if it comes, we must be mobilised," declared Mr. Winston…

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Married In St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 31 May 1949 · page 3

A GOWN OF OFF-WHITE ALLOVER silk lace mounted over taffeta was worn by Ellen Gertrude, second daughter of Mrs. C. L. Giggins, of Groom Street, Kyogle, and the late Mr. H. Giggins, of Dungarubba, for the marriage to Dudley Brian, youngest son of…

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Churches Packed For Confirmation

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 June 1949 · page 4

The Parish Church of St. Mark's, Nimbin, was crowded to capacity with an overflow standing out in the pcrch when the Bishop of…

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Clunes Methodist Girls' Sunshine Club's Birthday

Northern Star · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 7

A good crowd gathered at the Clunes Coronation Hall to celebrate the 15th birthday of the Clunes Methodist Girls' Sunshine…

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Tennis Presbyterian Club At Ballina Opened June 13

Northern Star · Thursday 2 June 1949 · page 9

BALLINA, Wednesday. — Ballina Presbyterian Tennis Club, at a special meeting, decided to officially open the tennis court on the King's…

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Of Interest Women Picturesque Presentation of 22 Ideas. at Church of England Ball

The Kyogle Examiner · Tuesday 7 June 1949 · page 3

In spite of unfavourable weather conditions, about 800 people crowded the Kyogle Memorial Institute on Thursday night for the annual Church of England Spectators thronged the gallery to witness the picturesque…

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Federal Presbyterian Women's Guild

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 3

There was a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the Federal Presbyterian Women's Guild. The vice-president (Mrs. S…

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Meth. Church Fair at Dorroughby

Northern Star · Wednesday 15 June 1949 · page 2

A varied array of hats was paraded before the judges at the Madhatcers' Fair, which was held in aid of the Dorroughby Methodist Ladies'…

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Methodist Ladies' Aid Anniversary Party

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 5

The twenty-ninth birthday of the Methodist Ladies' Aid was celebrated by a Social on Tuesday afternoon. Attractively decorated with bowls and vases of collangelas, gerberas,…

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Coraki Church of England Debs Somerville, Lismore

Northern Star · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 4

Debutantes presented at the Church of England ball, Coraki, on Tuesday. Matron of Honour was Mrs. Crossman…

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Tennis Church Court At Ballina Opened by Mayor

Northern Star · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 8

BALLINA, Thursday. — Declaring the Presbyterian tennis court officially open, the Mayor (Ald. J. S. Easter) said he appreciated the…

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Residents of The Richmond Most Loyal to Church

Northern Star · Friday 17 June 1949 · page 4

The Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in New South Wales (Rt. Rev. D. J. Flockhart) who arrived in Lismore yesterday said that…

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15 Debs, at Coraki Church Of Eng. Ball

Northern Star · Saturday 18 June 1949 · page 2

CORAKI, Friday.—The Mayor of Casino (Ald. R. W. Manyweathers) and Mrs. Manyweathers received 15 debutantes at the…

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Churchill Speaks of Retirement

Northern Star · Monday 20 June 1949 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday (AAP).—Mr. tion of my own retirement at 75 Winston Churchill said in a speech at Westerham, Kent: "The ques…

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Presbyterian Moderator at District Centres

Northern Star · Tuesday 21 June 1949 · page 5

Large congregations attended Ballina, Alstonville and Coraki Presbyterian Churches when the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in N.S.W. (Rt. Rev. D. J. Flockhart, M.A.) visited those centres…

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Bride Piped Into Church Somerville, Lismore

Northern Star · Wednesday 22 June 1949 · page 2

For her wedding at the Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Mairi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Holmes, of Evans Head, was piped…

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Church of England Variety Concert

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 2

A variety concert in aid of Church of England funds will be held in the Federalette to-night at 8 o'clock. Auxiliary lighting has…

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Czech. Church Not to Submit to Subjugation

Northern Star · Tuesday 28 June 1949 · page 5

LONDON, Monday (AAP). — The Catholic Church in Czecho-Slovakia will never submit to a Communist-enforced State accord which would mean the subjugation of the church and its reduction to a…

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All White Wedding At Methodist ChurchB

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 1 July 1949 · page 5

ALL-WHITE FROCKING highlighted the marriage of Gweneth Mary, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Layton, of 4 Homested Street, Kyogle, to Mark Edwing, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Leverett, of…

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