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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Churches

Churches, 1959

109 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 5 of 6

The Church And The People A weekly contribution by Queanbeyan, Clergy, (This week’s article contributed by J. B. Edenborough) Meeting Life with God

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 October 1959 · page 3

I was once helped by a little thought that has since meant a good deal to me. The thought was this: That Religion was really “Meeting life with God.”…

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The Church And The People A weekly contribution by Queanbeyan Clergy Adventure and Romance [?] the Full, Guaranteed

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 October 1959 · page 3

Compared with the excitements of modern life, do you find religion rather dull? In the minds of many people, religion is associated with a promise of…

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Christ Church Garden Fair Outstanding Success

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 20 October 1959 · page 3

Despite threatening weather and a cold wind, the Garden Fair, held, in the grounds of Christ Church on Saturday afternoon, was very well attended. The…

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History of Catholic Parish of Queanbeyan Goes Back 120 Years

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 October 1959 · page 3

The Roman Catholic Parish of Queanbeyan is at least 120 years old. This was indicated by Mr. Ray McDonald in address on the history of the Parish,…

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Anglican Men Hear Address by Bishop of Rockhampton

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 October 1959 · page 2

Over 50 Anglican men attended a dinner in Christ Church Parish Hall last night to hear an address by the Right Rev T. B. McCall Bishop of…

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The Church And The People A weekly contribution by Queanbeyan Clergy (This week’s article by the Rev. W. E. Weston) the Use of Hands

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 23 October 1959 · page 3

A small boy brought a present wrapped up in paper to his mother and his face was wreathed in smiles of pride and satisfaction…

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Big Response To Catholic Building Fund Canvass

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 October 1959 · page 1

The response to the Catholic Parish of Queanbeyan Building Canvass has exceeded…

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Record Number Of Confirmation Candidates At Christ Church

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 27 October 1959 · page 1

At Christ Church on Wednesday night, at 7.30 p.m., the Assistant Bishop of Canberra, and…

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New Methodist Minister for Queanbeyan

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 October 1959 · page 1

The appointment of a new Methodist Minister to the Parish of Queanbeyan was announced at the annual conference of the Methodist Church, last Friday…

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The Church And The People A weekly contribution by Queanbeyan Clergy Rash Judgement

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 October 1959 · page 3

About the only kind of reform one hears today, is social reform, and God knows it is necessary. But it must not be forgotten that some people become social…

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Record Confirmation at Christ Church

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 30 October 1959 · page 1

On Wednesday night, the assistant Bishop of Canberra and Goulburn, the Right Reverend Gordon Arthur, administered the sacrament of Confirmation to…

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Methodist Families Farewelled

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 November 1959 · page 4

Farewell functions are becoming rather too frequent in connection with the Queanbeyan…

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Soloist For Methodist Service

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 November 1959 · page 3

At the evening [?] at Queanbeyan Methodist Church on Sunday, at 7.15 p.m., for the 99th [?]…

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The Church And The People A weekly contribution by Queanbeyan Clergy More Blessed to Give Than to Receive

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 6 November 1959 · page 3

St. Paul’s parting message to the Elders of the Church, at Ephesus, was to remind them of the words of Jesus. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”…

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Methodist Hall Packed For Near Record Naturalisation Ceremony

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 November 1959 · page 1

A large crowd of friends and relatives, as well as representatives of town organisations, packed the Methodist Hall last night, when 45 migrants renounced allegiance to their former countries and became Australian citizens…

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The Church And The People A weekly contribution by Queanbeyan Clergy How Much Do You Know?

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 13 November 1959 · page 3

Two overworked words in every day conversation, are “I know.” Someone refers to the price of a certain commodity and we reply, “Yes, I know, prices are…

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Catholic Women’s League Meeting At Boorowa

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 17 November 1959 · page 3

Mrs. A. Ryan Mrs. O’Malley and Miss E. Sweeney, the Queanbeyan delegates, attended the…

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Primate Of Aust. To Preach At Christ Church

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 November 1959 · page 1

The Primate of Australia and Archbishop of Sydney, the Most Reverend Hugh Gough, has accepted the…

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Church News in Brief

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 24 November 1959 · page 6

The Presbyterian Sunday School will be holding its annual Christmas party on December 4 at the…

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The Church And The People A weekly contribution by Queanbeyan Clergy

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 27 November 1959 · page 3

Last week the celebrated author, J. B. Priestly, said that the world today needs a new religion. As the Christmas festival…

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