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Churches, 1950

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Tarcutta Presbyterian Church Named

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon last the Presbyterian Church at Tarcutta was crowded at a special service on the occasion of its official…

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Wagga Church Services Congregations Hear Thoughtful Anzac Sermons

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 26 April 1950 · page 2

In a stirring Anzac Day sermon yesterday at St. John's Church of England, where Requiem was celebrated at 9 a.m., Archdeacon West said the paths of peace were strewn with barriers which even another…

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Batlow Methodist Parsonage Foundation Stone Laid

Adelong and Tumut Express and Batlow District News · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 6

In the presence of a large gathering of visitors and local residents Rev. Charles Wheeler, Chairman of the Coetanudra…

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Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild Mrs. J. Bruce Farewelled (Contributed)

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 4

On Tuesday nth April, a large number of Guild members assembled at the Manse—the occasion being a farewell to Mrs. J. Bruce,…

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Lutheran Church

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 6

Members of the church of Lockhart, Griffith, Barellan and Leeton, as well as visitors from Trungley Hall and Henty, assembled at Trinity Lutheran…

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Ganmain News Church of England Ball Belle and Beau Competition

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 28 April 1950 · page 2

Favored by fine, mild weather, the annual ball, conducted by the Ganmain St. Peter’s Church of England on Wednesday night…

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At Presbyterian Church

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 2

Special services were held in St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church yesterday in recognition of Graduation Week at the Wagga…

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Teachers' College Graduated Students at Church Services

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 2

"Your ultimate aim is to mould the younger generation in and towards the real progress and elevation of life," said the Ven. Archdeacon S. J. West, at the 7 a.m. Communion Service at St. Luke's Church of England Yesterday. THE Archdeacon was…

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Churchill has Racecourse Double Setback

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 May 1950 · page 6

LONDON, Sunday: Winston Churchill went to Hurst Park races yesterday to see his colors…

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Methodist Week of Christian Witness

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 2

The Rivreina and Cootamundra district of the Methodist Church well hold a week of Christian Witness at Wagga this week…

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Remembrance Book Dedicated Memorial to Parishioners of St. Thomas' Church

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 2 May 1950 · page 1

There was a large congregation at the 8 o'clock Anzac service in St. Thomas Church on Tuesday last. The Rector the Rev. A. J. Withers,…

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Methodist Ministers' Conference

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 2

A conference to teach Methodist ministers to conduct religious instruction in schools was yesterday started at the…

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All Churches Support Anti-red Legislation Responsible Spokesmen Are Unanimous

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday — Responsible church spokesmen today declared their wholehearted support for the Federal Government's proposed legislation to outlaw' Communists…

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Communists Amongst the Clergy. But Church Cherishes Freedom of Speech

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 1

(A .A. P.) LONDON: In the House of Lords last night the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Fisher, said that some members…

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Church Support for Outlawing Reds Menzies Praised For "Great Wisdom"

Junee Southern Cross · Wednesday 3 May 1950 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday: Responsible Church spokesmen today declared their worldwide support for the Federal Government's…

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Presbyterian Church

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 2

An impressive Service of Induction to the Eldership was conducted last Sunday evening in the Leeton Presbyterian Church by the Minister…

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Australian Inland Mission

Coolamon-Ganmain Review · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 2

A representative of the Australian Inland Mission, Rev. V. J. Murrell will arrive in Coolamon on Tuesday morning, 9th May with…

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N.s.w. Methodist Crusade Director Visiting Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 2

The State Director of the Methodist "Crusade for Christ" (Rev. Norman G. Pardey, L.Th.) is visiting Wagga where Methodist ministers of the Riverina District have assembled to take part in a "Methodist…

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Ten Debutantes at Catholic Ball Large Attendance at Bright Function

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1950 · page 2

Fully maintaining the popularity it had built up since its Inauguration a few years ago the Catholic Bell eventuated most successfully in the…

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Presbyterian

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 6 May 1950 · page 2

Tomorrow there will be morning and evening worship in St. Andrew's Church, with the Junior and Senior choirs respectively…

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