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Churches, 1948

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New Cigar Box for Churchill

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 8 March 1948 · page 4

“When Winston Churchill got the Freelom of the City of Manchester a few days ago it was a woman Lord Mayer who handed him the…

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Church Notes Anglican

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 2

As from 1st March, the services which have been held at Christ Church at 11 a.m. on the first and third Sundays in the month will be…

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Wagga Anglican Ball Discussed

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 3

The Wagga Church of England ball, subject to the approval of the M.P. and A. Association, will be held on Friday, June 4…

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Presbyterian Church Annual Congregation Meeting Presentation to Mr. J. A. Beattie

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 2

The annual congregation meeting of St. John's Church was held on Friday evening last. The attendance was the best for many years…

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St. John's Church Dedication of New Brick Fence

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 9 March 1948 · page 1

Friday afternoon will be looked upon as a memorable day by the members of St. John's Presbyterian Church. The occasion was the…

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Church Notes Methodist

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 3

The annual harvest thanksgiving services will be held In the Methodist Church, Cootamundra, on Sunday next, when Rev. R. J. Cashin, who has Just…

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Bowls Church Defeats Hogan in Cock-o’-walk Challenge

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 11 March 1948 · page 8

On Tuesday afternoon club singles champion, “Kelly” Hogan challenged “Digger” Church for the Cock-o’-Walk badge; but he proved…

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Coolamon Presbyterian Charge Annual Congregational Meeting

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 12 March 1948 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Coolamon Presbyterian Charge was held on Tuesday night last. There was a very good attendance…

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Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1948 · page 5

In St. Andrew's Church the series of Lenten Meditations will be continued et the morning service when Passion…

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Methodist

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1948 · page 5

The morning service at Wagga on Sunday will be conducted by Rev. H. Graham. At 5.30 p.m. the Young People's Tea will…

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Church of Christ

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 13 March 1948 · page 5

At the Church of Christ, Tompson Street, East, tomorrow, Mr. J. Wilkie Thomson, will be the speaker at the Communion…

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Catholic Rural Movement Rush for Wagga Farms

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 15 March 1948 · page 7

Applications from every State in Australia have been pouring in to the Catholic Rural Movement for the 50 small homestead…

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Church Notes Anglican

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 16 March 1948 · page 2

The annual meeting of parishoners will be held in the Parish Hall, next Wednesday, at.8. Besides the normal business of an annual meeting, there…

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Goodwill Mission for British Red Cross

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1948 · page 2

Lady Dill widow of the former Chief of the Imperial General Staff (General Sir John Dill), who is visiting Australia on behalf of the British Red Cross. She is pictured above with her daughter, Sonia, 17 (right) and secretary (Miss Hennell)…

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CORRESPONDENCE (We no not necessarily endorse the views of our correspondents) Brungle Mission (To the Editor, "Daily Advertiser")

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 16 March 1948 · page 2

Sir.—"Pitiful Plight of 60 Residents of Brungle Mission" was the headline appearing above an article appearing in your…

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Church Notes Methodist

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 17 March 1948 · page 2

Last Wednesday the Methodist Youth Fellowship held an interesting evening, when members told about their various occupations…

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Methodist Church

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 19 March 1948 · page 2

Services last Sunday were conducted by the Rev. J. W. Henderson, who has just returned from annual vacation and attendance at the…

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Presbyterian Harvest Thanksgiving

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 March 1948 · page 2

Rev. R. S. Woodger conducted Harvest Thanksgiving services at 11 a.m. and 7.30 p.m. in St. Stephen's Presbyterian Church, Tumut, on…

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Church Of England Notes

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 19 March 1948 · page 4

At the recent annual meeting of the Tumut Parish, those in attendance were sorry to hear of the retirement from office of Messrs. H. Godfrey…

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Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1948 · page 3

Palm Sunday will be observed at all services tomorrow. In the evening at St. Andrew's Church Maunder's sacred…

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