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Churches, 1954

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Mission to the Nation West Urged to Break Atomic Arms Deadlock

Northern Star · Monday 3 May 1954 · page 5

HOBART, Sunday. -- The Western powers should take the initiative in breaking the atomic armaments deadlock, even though the step could involve risks, the Rev. Alan…

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Rebuilding of Dunoon Church

Northern Star · Tuesday 4 May 1954 · page 4

At its last meeting the Parochial Council of the Dunoon Church of England decided to go ahead with the…

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Methodist Strengthen Soccer Grip

Northern Star · Monday 10 May 1954 · page 8

Methodist United strengthened their lead on the senior division of the Lismore and District Soccer competition…

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Churchill Not "Drawn"

Northern Star · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 5

Left-wing leader Aneurin Bevan was among the British Labour members who unsuccessfully tried to draw Sir Winston Churchill into comment on a South-East Asia defence pact in the Commons. Another was Geoffrey Bing,…

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Churchill Favours Leaders' Meeting

Northern Star · Thursday 13 May 1954 · page 5

LONDON, Wednesday.--British Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill, told the Commons yesterday he had not changed his opinion about the value of a meeting of the leaders of Britain, the U.S. and Russia…

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Near End Of Mission

Northern Star · Saturday 15 May 1954 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday.--Australia's veteran warship, H.M.A.S. Australia, with the disabled Dutch naval ship in tow, passed safely through the Barrier Reef this morning. The Navy announced that…

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Mission to Nation Power That Can Change World

Northern Star · Saturday 15 May 1954 · page 6

Jesus Christ can alone change the world. It is with this conviction that the Mission to the Nation goes on…

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Church Fair at Corndale

Northern Star · Saturday 15 May 1954 · page 7

A large crowd of people from all parts of the district attended the annual Church of England fair at…

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Methodist Retain Leadership

Northern Star · Monday 17 May 1954 · page 8

Unbeaten Methodist United maintained their record on Saturday in the senior division of the…

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Presbyterian Fair Raises £240

Northern Star · Monday 17 May 1954 · page 2

St. Paul's annual Presbyterian fair raised almost £240 for the church's guild. The Memorial Hall was tastefully decorated and…

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Church Aid Meeting At Eureka

Northern Star · Wednesday 19 May 1954 · page 8

The annual meeting of Eureka Church Aid was held on May 12, with 18 members present…

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Profusion of Flowers For Methodist Church Wedding

The Kyogle Examiner · Friday 21 May 1954 · page 4

A very pretty wedding was celebrated at the Methodist Church, Kyogle, on Saturday evening, May 15, by the Rev. F. J. Hayes, when large bowls of pink and white…

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South Lismore Parish Services

Northern Star · Saturday 22 May 1954 · page 9

In honouring Our Lady Help of Christians, patrons of South Lismore Parish, celebrations will begin on Sunday morning…

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Warm Clothing for Mission

Northern Star · Saturday 22 May 1954 · page 4

At the monthly meeting of Clunes Methodist Ladies' Church Aid a welcome was extended to Rev. and Mrs. N…

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Alstonville Church Anniversary

Northern Star · Saturday 22 May 1954 · page 4

Alstonville Methodist Church celebrated its 86th anniversary with special services and a film evening…

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£4000 Grant for Churches

Northern Star · Saturday 22 May 1954 · page 4

The Minister for Labour and Industry and Social Welfare, Mr. A. Landa, M.L.A., has granted a…

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Methodist Festival at Rosebank

Northern Star · Monday 24 May 1954 · page 2

The annual Methodist Harvest Festival and sale of gifts held in the Rosebank Hall was attended by a large…

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Churchill, Eden in Asian Policy Talks Rush Visit From Geneva

Northern Star · Monday 24 May 1954 · page 1

LONDON, Sunday.—The Prime Minister, Sir Winston Churchill and Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden, today continued their talks on the Indo-China crisis and Anglo-American policy differences over South-east Asia. Mr. Eden flew to London last night via Paris from the Geneva Far East Conference…

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Tenders for Church Work

Northern Star · Wednesday 26 May 1954 · page 9

There was an attendance of 15 at a meeting held in Cawongla Hall to discuss the tenders received for the…

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Conference of Churches Proposed

Northern Star · Thursday 27 May 1954 · page 1

EDINBURGH, Wednesday.— A conference between British Churches and the Russian Orthodox Church…

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