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Northern Rivers · Churches

Churches, 1953

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Church Camp at Easter

Northern Star · Thursday 19 March 1953 · page 4

The sixteenth annual Easter camp of the Presbyterian Fellowship Association will be held at Alstonville…

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Methodist Festival at Byron Bay

Northern Star · Friday 20 March 1953 · page 2

The Methodist Harvest Festival social and sale of gifts was held in the Byron Bay R.S. Hall, when a…

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New Methodist Church Move At Casino

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 March 1953 · page 4

CASINO, Monday.—A move for the building of a new and more adequate Methodist Church was recommended by…

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Churchill's Address

Northern Star · Thursday 26 March 1953 · page 1

LONDON, Wednesday (AAP)—Prime Minister Winston Churchill will move an address of condolence to the…

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Church Reopening Service

Northern Star · Thursday 26 March 1953 · page 4

Rev. C. J. Wells, of Lismore, will conduct a special service in Bexhill Methodist Church on Sunday morning,…

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Bishop at Casino Church Festival

Northern Star · Thursday 26 March 1953 · page 5

The Right Rev. C. E. Storrs, M.A. Th.D., Bishop of the Grafton Diocese, celebrated Holy Communion during a service at St. Mark's Church of England this morning…

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Many Tributes to Departing Catholic Priest

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 27 March 1953 · page 1

Despite the inability of hundreds of Catholic parishioners to be present, St. Brigid's Convent School hall was crowded on Wednesday night when a public farewell and…

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Churchill's Tribute Queen Mary 'Loved Far and Wide'

Northern Star · Friday 27 March 1953 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday (AAP).—Prime Minister Winston Churchill said last night that Queen Mary was loved and revered, far and wide, as perhaps nobody had been since Queen Victoria. "Men and women of all ages in life in all…

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Church Tributes To Queen Mary

Northern Star · Monday 30 March 1953 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday (AAP).—Queen Mary was remembered in prayers and tributes in thousands of churches throughout the British Isles today. As congregations gathered…

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Federal Church Aid Meets

Northern Star · Wednesday 1 April 1953 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Federal Methodist Ladies' Church Aid was held with the president. Rev. Hill, presiding,…

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Ballina Band to Take Part in Church Service

Northern Star · Thursday 2 April 1953 · page 4

BALLINA, Wednesday.—Arrangements have been completed for the participation of Ballina Municipal…

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Churches Packed For Special Easter Services

Northern Star · Saturday 4 April 1953 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—Churches throughout New South Wales were packed for special Good Friday services today. In most churches ministers stressed the importance…

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Special Easter Services Churches Crowded

Northern Star · Saturday 4 April 1953 · page 4

Special Eastertide services were held in Lismore churches yesterday to commemorate the sacrifice of Christ upon the Cross, and what it meant to mankind.... Large crowds attended…

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Church Fellowship Camp

Northern Star · Tuesday 7 April 1953 · page 4

Those taking part are (left to right): Mr. C. Bate, of Grafton (the camp leader), Mr. C. Goodwin, of Lismore…

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Mission to Nation Starting

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 April 1953 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—The Mission to the Nation, conducted by the Methodist Church, will be launched at…

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New Church Ceremony

Northern Star · Wednesday 8 April 1953 · page 4

The Roman Catholic Bishop of Lismore, Most Rev. Dr. Farrelly, laying the foundation stone of the new All Saints' Church at Woodburn on Sunday. Assisting is the parish priest, Father T. O'Regan (left), altar boy…

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Methodist Camp at Bangalow

Northern Star · Saturday 11 April 1953 · page 9

The Far North Coast Methodist Crusaders' Committe held a successful camp at Bangalow with 100 campers from as far…

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The Northern Star Saturday, April 11, 1953. Church Challenge to Spiritual Values

Northern Star · Saturday 11 April 1953 · page 4

IN A REGENT article in the "Northern Star", Rev. Alan Walker wrote: In the entrance hall of Radio City in New York is a series of mural paintings. The first painting shows…

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Mission to Nation 8-Day Meeting In Lismore

Northern Star · Monday 13 April 1953 · page 4

An eight-day meeting will be held in Lismore Methodist Church in September as part of the Mission to the Nation, which was launched in Melbourne last week…

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£115 Raised At Goolmangar Church Tea

Northern Star · Tuesday 14 April 1953 · page 2

A total of £115 was cleared at a high tea, picture night and bazaar conducted by members of the Presbyterian…

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